Theses & Dissertations
2008
- Seismic Retrofit of Rectangular Bridge Columns Using CFRP Wrapping
Mesay Abebaw Endeshaw , MS, Chair: Mohamed ElGawady - Influence of Wood Species on Properties of Wood/HDPE Composites
William Gacitua Escobar , PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott
2007
- Performance of Log Shear Walls and Lag Screw Connections Subjected to Monotonic and Reverse-cyclic Loading
Drew Abram Graham, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Characterization of Pacific Northwest Softwoods for Wood Composites Production
Christopher E. Langum, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Explicit Buckling Analysis of Fiber-reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composite Structures
Luyang Shan, PhD, Chair: Pizhong Qiao - Cure Kinetics of Wood Phenol-formaldehyde Systems
Jinwu Wang, PhD, Co-Chairs: Marie Laborie and Michael Wolcott - A Novel Wood-strand Composite Laminate Using Small-diameter Timber
Shilo Willis Weight, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama
2006
- Flutter Analysis of Open-truss Stiffened Suspension Bridges Using Synthesized Aerodynamic Derivatives
Adel Al-Assaf, PhD, Chair: Rafik Itani - Dynamic Response of Bridges to Near-fault, Forward Directivity Ground Motions
Eliot Bonvalot, MS, Chair: William Cofer - A Mechanism to Improve Durability of Oriented Strand Composite
Sudip Chowdhury, MS, Chair: Vikram Yadama - Investigation of the Effects of Variable Row Spacing in Bolted Timber Connections Subjected to Reverse Cyclic Loading
Caleb J. Knudson, MS, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan - Nondestructive Detection of Post-tensioning Tendons and Simulated Voids in Concrete Specimens Using Thermal Imaging
Ryan Ross Musgrove, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Temperature and Time Dependent Behaviors of a Wood-polypropylene Composite
Andrew Joseph Schildmeyer, MS, Chair: Michael P. Wolcott - Development of a General Dynamic Hysteretic Light-frame Structure Model and Study on the Torsional Behavior of Open-front Light-frame Structures
Jian Xu, PhD, Chair: J. Daniel Dolan
2005
- Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Existing Multi-column Bent Bridges
Cody Jay Cox, MS, Chair: Cole C. McDaniel - Structural Design and Performance of Composite Wall-foundation Connector Elements
Kristin Anne DuChateau, MS, Chair: James D. Dolan - Effectiveness of Ploymer Fibers for Improving the Ductility of Masonry Structures
Thomas Hervillard , MS, Chair: David I. McLean - Creep Behavior of Wood-polypropylene Composites
Ryan Gregory Kobbe, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Tensile Strength of Oriented Strand Board as Affected by Specimen Width
Sara C. Schwab, MS, Chair: Donald A. Bender - Effects of Confinement Reinforcement on the Performance of Masonry Shear Walls
Matthew Kyle Snook, MS, Chair: David I McLean - Effects of Long Duration Earthquakes on Bridge Structures
Blandine Valle, MS, Chair: Cole McDaniel
2004
- A Novel Technique for the Analysis of Shear Walls within Manufactured Homes Using the Finite Element Method (Abstract)
Sameer Bafna , MS, Chair: Bill Cofer - Site Response Of The 2001 Southern Peru Earthquake
Adel M. Cortez-Flores, MS - Design and Fatigue of a Structural Wood-plastic Composite Andrew Edward Slaughter,MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott
- The Effects Of Long-Duration Earthquakes On Concrete Bridges With Poorly Confined Columns
Theron James Thompson , MS, Chair: William Cofer - Seismic Behavior And Retrofit Of Outrigger Knee Joints
Nasim Khalil Shattarat, PhD, Chair: David I. McLean - Performance of Poorly Confined Reinforced Concrete Columns in Long-Duration Earthquakes
Seth Stapleton, MS, Chair: Cole McDaniel
2003
- High Performance Concrete for Use in Concrete Floating Bridges (Abstract)
Bart Balko , MS, Chair: Rafik Itani - The Effects of Row Spacing and Bolt Spacing in 6-Bolt and 4-Bolt Wood-to-Steel Connections
Michael Dodson, MS, Chair: David Pollock - The Development and Use of a Novel Finite Element for the Evaluation of Embedded Fluid Dampers Within Light-Frame Timber Structures with Seismic Loading
Ying Du, PhD, Chair: Bill Cofer - Behavior of Concrete Masonry Shear Walls with Varying Aspect Ratio and Flexural Reinforcement
Ian Eikanas, MS, Chair: David McLean - A Thermodynamic, Spectroscopic, and Mechanical Characterization of the Wood-Polypropylene Interphase
David Harper, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - NDE of Clear Wood Subjected to Environmental and Mechanical Loadings Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Phil Johnson, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy Technology for Predicting Bending Properties of Clear Wood Specimens
Kirk Kludt, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Evaluation of Retrofitting Applications on Typical Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Xin Liao, MS, Chair: Rafik Itani
2002
- Development of a Method to Analyze Structural Insulated Panels Under Transverse Loading (Abstract)
Heming Alwin, MS, Chair: John Hermanson - Spatial Variation of Wood Composites (Abstract)
Alejandro Bozo, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Dowel Bearing Strength and Bolted Connection Behavior of Oriented Strand Lumber (Abstract)
Peter Cates, MS, Chair: David Pollock - HDPE Wood-Plastic Composite Material Model Subject to Damage (Abstract)
Guibin Lu, MS, Chair: Bill Cofer - Experimental Response and Analysis of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (Abstract)
Scott Peterson, PhD, Chair: David McLean - Performance of Anchor Bolts in Concrete Block Masonry (Abstract)
Joel Tubbs, MS, Chair: David McLean - Effect of Manufacturing Temperature of Laminated Veneer Lumber on Duration of Load Behavior (Abstract)
Melissa Verwest, MS, Chair: Ken Fridley - Characterization and Modeling of Oriented Strand Composites (Abstract)
Vikram Yadama, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott
2001
- Load-Duration Behavior of Extruded Wood-Plastic Composites (Abstract)
Christopher Brandt, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - The Mechanisms of Consolidation and Friction of Wood Composites and Their Influence on Pultrusion Processing (Abstract)
Karl Englund, PhD, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Combined Tension and Shear Loading of Anchor Bolts in Concrete Masonry (Abstract)
Anne Fabrello, MS, Chair: David Pollock - Rapid Repair Design of Temporary Support Systems for Bridges Damaged by Earthquakes in the State of Washington (Abstract)
Luke Heath, MS, Chair: Rafik Itani - Development of an Energy-Based Procedure for the Analysis and Design of Wood Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads (Abstract)
Bradley Martin, MS, Chair: Michael Symans - Assessment and Modeling of Properties of Oriented Strand Composites for Multiple Strand Geometries and Orientations (Abstract)
Kristin Meyers, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott - Energy-Based Modeling ofDowel-Type Connections in Wood-Plastic Composite Hollow Sections (Abstract)
William Parsons, MS, Chair: Don Bender - Inter-Story Shear Transfer in Wood-Frame Buildings (Abstract)
Thaddeus Ryan, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley - Maximum Vertical Steel Ratio for Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls Loaded Flexurally In-Plane (Abstract)
Casey Tallon, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Ultrasonic Plate Waves in Wood-Based Composite Panels (Abstract)
Brian Tucker, PhD, Co-Chairs: Donald Bender and David Pollock - Development of Adaptive Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Response Control of Structures (Abstract)
Nat Wongprasert, PhD, Chair: Michael Symans
2000
- Diaphragm Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels
Nicholas Bilunas, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Ultrasonic Inspection of Plastic Hinge Formation in Steel Bolts for Diagnostic Purposes
Joseph Galloway, MS, Chair: David Pollock
- Performance and Design of Prototype Wood-Plastic Composite Components
Kevin Haiar, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Interactive Internet-Based Education in Structural Design and Behavior of Wood-Framed Lateral Force Resisting Systems
Aaron Henson, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- The influence of a Horizontal Density Distribution on Moisture-Related Mechanical Degradation of Oriented Strand Composites
Jeffrey Linville, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott
- Duration of Load and Creep Effects in Laminated Veneer Lumber Under Combined Loads
David Nelson, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Dimension Effects on Dowel Bearing Strength for Wood and Wood-Based Composites
Thanadon Sattabongkot, MS, Chair: David Pollock
- Probabilistic Finite Element Methods in Wood Composites
Wei Yang, MS, Chair: William Cofer
1999
- Evaluation of Bolted Connections in Wood Plastic Composites
David Balma, MS, Chair: Don Bender
- Reliability-based Performance Criteria of Wood-Plastic Composite Fender Systems for Waterfront Facilities
Steven Davidow, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Split Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
Maein El-Aaarag, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Nondestructive Evaluation of Timber Bridges
Robert Emerson, PhD, Chair: David Pollock
- Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels under Transverse Loading
Juleen Esvelt, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Creep Induced Secondary Moments in Timber Beam Columns
Kristine Fromhold, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Analytical Creep Model of Wood Beam-Columns
Tamara Godina, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Mechanical Analysis of Transversely Loaded Wood/Plastic Sections
Scott Lockyear, MS, Chair: Mike Wolcott
- Adaptive Sliding Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Protection of Buildings
Glenn Madden, MS, Chair: Michael Symans
- Selected Engineering Properties of Hybrid Poplar Clear Wood and Composite Panels
Jeffery Peters, MS, Chair: Don Bender
- Application of Dynamic System Identification to Timber Beams
Scott Peterson, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Composite Material Retrofitting of Split Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
Paul Rogness, MS, Chair: David McLean
1998
- Bolt Bearing Behavior of Engineered Wood Composites from Yellow Poplar Lumber
Stephen Carstens, MS, Chair: David Pollock
- Five-Point Test for Determination of Racking Shear in Structural Panels
Lee French, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- The Evaluation of 4-4' Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate Cure in a Saturated Steam Environment
David Harper, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott
- Wood-Based Composite Members for Waterfront Fendering Systems
Monique Paynter, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Analytical and Experimental Identification of a Uniaxial Seismic Simulator
Brian Twitchell, MS, Chair: Michael Symans
- Strength Evaluation of Solid Sawn Lumber with Fastener Holes
Judd Williams, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- A Finite Element Model of Oriented Strand Board in Bending
Tom Merz, MS, Chair: William Cofer
1997
- DesignCriterion for Wood Floor Vibrations Via Finite Element and Reliability Analyses
Arshad Ahmed Al-Foqaha'a, PhD, Chair: William Cofer
- Roosevelt Plaza (Structural Steel Design)
Michael Axthelm, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Vibration of Wood Joist Floors Due to Occupant Loading
Diane Earnest, MS, Chair: Kenneth Fridley
- Creep Mechanisms in Oriented Strand Board
Wenhua Hua, MS, Chair: Michael Wolcott
- Seismic Protection of Structures Using Hybrid Control Systems
Steven Kelly, MS, Chair: Michael Symans
- Alternative Retrofit Strategies for Multi-Column Bridge Bents
Scott Kuebler, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Seismic Performance and Retrofit of Multi-Column Bridge Bents
Timothy Mealy, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Lap Splice Behavior in Reinforced Concrete Masonry Under Tensile Loading
Jason Thompson, MS, Chair: David McLean
- Parametric Study of Wood Floor Vibration Due to Occupant Activities
Nat Wongprasert, MS, Chair: William Cofer
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