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Since the damage caused to retaining walls during past earthquakes are common, the behavior of such earth retaining structures has attracted the attention of researchers and practicing engineers. In this thesis, dynamic response of retaining walls is being studied using numerica…

The hydrodynamics of density currents are difficult to study in the natural environment, whereas laboratory experiments are limited to small-scale flows, are time-consuming and are not necessarily easier when it comes to measuring flow properties or establishing relationships be…

There is a dire need to use sediment from alluvial rivers to sustain and create new marsh land and sustain barrier islands and ridges. Coastal Louisiana is a prime example where wetland loss rates are one of the highest nationwide. This study focuses on investigating the sedimen…

High-speed rail (HSR) is a complex system incorporating various technical aspects such as infrastructure, rolling stock (specially-designed train sets), telecommunications, operating conditions, and equipment. The highly sophisticated technology combining these elements, as well…

Additive manufacturing (AM) was conceptualized as a tool for rapid-prototyping and visualization, but it soon emerged as a competitive manufacturing process. AM's main attraction is the potential to manufacture parts of complex geometries through a simple and highly repetitive p…