Browsing Civil Structural & Environ Eng (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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An investigation of the passive control of air pollution in the urban environment
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2013)Poor air quality is a universal problem in built-up environments and presents a continued threat to the health of urban populations. Vehicle emissions have been identified as the predominant source of urban air pollution. ... -
Analysis of highway runoff in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)A considerable body of research already exists on highway runoff and associated management strategies from various countries throughout Europe and beyond. These studies have indicated that runoff from highways can contain ... -
Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbines : Probabilistic assessment of operational design
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2019)The demand for renewable energy is unquestionable. Global climate trends have been fomenting the urge for renewable, low carbon-footprint technologies. Wind energy is one of the most prominent alternatives to conventional ... -
Analysis of wheel-rail contact forces resulting from vertical track irregularity
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)The research that is described in this thesis is based upon the formulation and analysis of mathematical models of railway vehicle and track systems. The objective of the research carried out is to compile, and then apply, ... -
Analytical approaches to evaluating sustainable transportation strategies
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2009)Sustainable transportation strategies and policies not only generate an efficient and equitable transportation system but also balance other economic, social and environmental objectives. The objective of this thesis is ... -
Application of time-series and wavelet analysis for traffic flow modelling and incident detection
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)Efficient and sustainable use of existing transportation network has become a major issue in socio-economic growth of the developed parts of today’s world. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is an important tool to ... -
Assessing the compressive strength and elastic modulus of high-performance GGBS concrete
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2022)The mechanical properties of High Performance Concrete are crucial for structural design to achieve expected advantages over conventional concrete. For example, the efficient prefabrication of precast concrete requires ... -
Assessment and mitigation of human's exposure to microplastics (MPs) from biodegradable plastics
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2024)Plastic waste and pollution have become a global environmental challenge due to their detrimental impacts on the environment, ecosystems, and human health. Since 1950s, plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics, has ... -
Assessment of indoor air quality in energy efficient residential buildings in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2023)Over the last two decades, Europe has witnessed a drive towards building energy efficiency. The EU directive on energy performance of buildings, as implemented in 2002, targeted the improvement in energy efficiency of ... -
Assessment of the marine durability of self-compacting concrete using experimental testing and probabilistic modelling
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2013)Chloride induced corrosion is recognised as the main cause of reinforced concrete deterioration for structures located in marine environments. The primary aim of this thesis is to examine the marine durability of a number ... -
Bike-ology: Evaluating inter-urban and rural cycling infrastructure
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2014)This thesis reports the outcomes of a study conducted to ascertain the benefits derived from different cycling infrastructure, in rural and interurban locations, for different trip purposes. -
Biogrout : pore scale bonding phenomena in saturated and unsaturated soils
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2014)In the field of biogeocivil engineering one of the most promising in-situ ground improvement technologies is represented by Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP). Often referred to as biogrouting, MICP ground ... -
Capping transport emissions: A welfare analysis of a personal carbon trading scheme
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2012)This thesis presents the findings of a study to determine the welfare effects of a personal carbon trading scheme (PCTS) for the transport sector. A PCTS sets a limit on carbon and allocates free permits to all participants. ... -
Case study of the dewatering of a major excavation in a glacial aquifer
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2008)This thesis presents the findings of a case study of dewatering a major staged 3.5 km excavation in a heterogeneous, unconsolidated aquifer, the Mid-Kildare Aquifer. The objectives were to compile all the information ... -
Characterisation of County Clare's wave energy resource and factors affecting SOWC wave energy converter design
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2014)Aim. There were two aims: (i) To characterise the wave climate for a domain off the coast of County Clare adjacent to Loop Head which is an area of interest for ocean energy development in Ireland, (ii) To use the findings ... -
Characterisation of Microbial Biomat Development in Soil Treatment Units Receiving Domestic Effluent
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2024)Soil treatment units are an essential part on on-site wastewater treatment system. In Ireland there are approximately 500,000 on-site wastewater treatment systems with 87% configured as a septic tank followed by a soil ... -
Concrete façade panels with enhanced thermal energy storage capacity
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2024)The escalating global climate change crises is motivating governments to seek solutions for reducing non-renewable energy consumption. Buildings are responsible for more than 40% of the total global energy consumption and ... -
Confinement in wireball-reinforced concrete members
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2002)Modern codes for the earthquake-resistant design of structures rely on the dissipation of seismic energy through deformations of pre-designated plastic hinge regions. In reinforced concrete members, it is of utmost importance ... -
Conservation of Earthen Vernacular Architecture in Ireland Study of the Mechanical Properties and the Structural Behaviour of Cob
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Disc of Civil Structural & Environmental Eng, 2020)Cultural heritage is increasingly threatened not only by traditional causes of decay, but also by changing social, economic and environmental conditions. The deterioration or disappearance of any cultural item constitutes ... -
Consolidant treatment of Irish sandstone
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2007)The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of consolidant treatments in improving the durability of Irish sandstones. Samples of sandstones relevant to national monuments were characterised, artificially ...
