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2. PROCESS-BASED POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION ON PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY RENEWAL PROJECTS

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Author:
Wisse, Ashley L
Title:
PROCESS-BASED POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION ON PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY RENEWAL PROJECTS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Sustainability
Design
Construction
Renewal Projects
Renovation
LEED
Policy Development
OPP
File:
Download Ashley_Wisse_Final_Thesis_07.2010.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr David Riley, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr David Riley, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

5. Hygro-Thermal Performance of Imperfectly Protected Below-Grade Walls with Interior Insulation

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Author:
Wolfgang, Brian Matthew
Title:
Hygro-Thermal Performance of Imperfectly Protected Below-Grade Walls with Interior Insulation
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
basement
below-grade
insulation
damp-proofing
water vapor
dew-point method
concrete masonry unit
permeability
vapor-retarder
File:
Download BWolfgangFinalThesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Bo Kasal, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr Bohumil Kasal, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

6. MEASURING THE IMPACT OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR DESIGN INVOLVEMENT ON BUILDING SYSTEM AND PROJECT-LEVEL OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY

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Author:
Franz, Bryan
Title:
MEASURING THE IMPACT OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR DESIGN INVOLVEMENT ON BUILDING SYSTEM AND PROJECT-LEVEL OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Project Delivery
Healthcare
Integrated Design
Metrics
Specialty Contractors
File:
Download bwf114_ms_FINAL.pdf
Committee Members:
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

7. Simulation-based Performance and Life-Cycle Cost Evaluation of In-duct Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Systems

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Author:
Lee, Bruno
Title:
Simulation-based Performance and Life-Cycle Cost Evaluation of In-duct Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Systems
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
UVGI
UVC lamp performance
Airborne contaminant control
Indoor air quality
Life-cycle cost analysis
LCC
File:
Download Bruno_Lee_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

9. A Process Mapping Procedure for Planning Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution on a Building Construction Project

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Open Access
Author:
Saluja, Chitwan
Title:
A Process Mapping Procedure for Planning Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution on a Building Construction Project
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Information Exchange
Process Mapping
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM Execution Planning Procedure
File:
Download 2009_ChitwanSaluja_Master_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Chinemelu Jidenka Anumba, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
M Kevin Parfitt, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

10. A Hybrid "Prefabricated / Site-Built" Strategy for Sustainable Housing in Low-Income Communities

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Open Access
Author:
Torres Arriaga, Claudia
Title:
A Hybrid "Prefabricated / Site-Built" Strategy for Sustainable Housing in Low-Income Communities
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
prefabrication strategies
affordable housing
sustainable housing
File:
Download ClaudiaTorresA_MS-Thesis_2008.pdf
Committee Members:
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Michael J Horman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

11. Impact of Return Air System on Indoor Air Quality and Building Security

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Author:
McWhirter, Dylan Montgomery
Title:
Impact of Return Air System on Indoor Air Quality and Building Security
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
CONTAM
building security
Iowa Energy Center Energy Resource Station
multizone model
fan powered box
plenum return
ducted return
tracer gas test
Indoor air quality
interzonal contaminant transfer
occupant exposure
energy model
duct leakage
contaminant dispersion resistance
File:
Download McWhirter_Impact_of_Return_Air_Strategy_on_Indoor_Air_Quality_and_Building_Security.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

12. REDUCING THE COST OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION THROUGH PREFABRICATION

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Author:
Sauder, Eric Michael Parrish
Title:
REDUCING THE COST OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION THROUGH PREFABRICATION
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
residential construction
prefabrication
assembly
modular
sustainability
File:
Download Sauder_Final_MS_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr David Riley, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

13. Lean and Green Healthcare Facilities: Improving the Delivery Process of Children's Hospitals

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Open Access
Author:
Enache-Pommer, Elena
Title:
Lean and Green Healthcare Facilities: Improving the Delivery Process of Children's Hospitals
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
green strategies
building delivery process
hospitals
lean principles
File:
Download Thesis_ElenaEnache-Pommer1.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Michael Horman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

16. Experimental Study of Mortarless Post-Tensioned Masonry Walls and Development of Design Guidelines

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Open Access
Author:
Ota, Hiroki
Title:
Experimental Study of Mortarless Post-Tensioned Masonry Walls and Development of Design Guidelines
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Post-tensioned
dry-stacked masonry
masonry
File:
Download Hiroki_Ota_-_MS_THESIS_7-31-11.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

17. Development of a Transparent Sustainable Wall System with Load Bearing Backup Framing for Residential Construction

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Open Access
Author:
Standley, Joseph A.
Title:
Development of a Transparent Sustainable Wall System with Load Bearing Backup Framing for Residential Construction
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
sustainable
racking
CUREE
lateral load
photovoltaic
File:
Download Thesis-Standley.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

18. Acceleration Response of Rigid and Flexible Nonstructural Components in Building Subjected to Strong Ground Motions

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Open Access
Author:
Shoemaker, Jared M
Title:
Acceleration Response of Rigid and Flexible Nonstructural Components in Building Subjected to Strong Ground Motions
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
nonstructural components
acceleration response
strong ground motions
File:
Download Shoemaker_Jared_December_2010_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

19. Development of a Security Design Analysis Procedure for the Protection of Low-Risk Buildings from Chemical and Biological Attacks

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Open Access
Author:
Bem, Justin Samuel
Title:
Development of a Security Design Analysis Procedure for the Protection of Low-Risk Buildings from Chemical and Biological Attacks
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Chemical Terrorism
Building Security
Risk Communication
Bioterrorism
File:
Download Justin_Bem_-_M.S._Thesis_2008.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

21. An Evaluation of Sustainable Education Assessment Tools Within Engineering Education

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Open Access
Author:
Vacca, Kaitlin Elizabeth
Title:
An Evaluation of Sustainable Education Assessment Tools Within Engineering Education
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
engineering assessment tools
sustainable education
sustainability
File:
Download Kaitlin_Vacca_Masters_Thesis_12.08.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr David Riley, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

22. ANALYTICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE BASED SEISMIC DESIGN METHODS FOR STOREFRONT AND UNITIZED GLASS SYSTEMS

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Author:
Hartman, Kenrick John
Title:
ANALYTICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE BASED SEISMIC DESIGN METHODS FOR STOREFRONT AND UNITIZED GLASS SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Glass
Seismic
Earthquakes
Performance Based
Unitized
Storefront
File:
Download Hartman_Kenrick-_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Richard A Behr, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

25. USING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) TO STUDY UPPER-ROOM UVGI LAMP DISINFECTION EFFECTIVENESS IN THE PATIENTS’ ROOMS

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Author:
Heidarinejad, Mohammad
Title:
USING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) TO STUDY UPPER-ROOM UVGI LAMP DISINFECTION EFFECTIVENESS IN THE PATIENTS’ ROOMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
UR-UVGI lamp
Patient room
CFD
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

28. TRAFFIC AND AIRFLOW NOISE LEVEL PREDICTIONS FOR BUILDINGS WITH NATURAL VENTILATION IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

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Open Access
Author:
Kim, Moon Keun
Title:
TRAFFIC AND AIRFLOW NOISE LEVEL PREDICTIONS FOR BUILDINGS WITH NATURAL VENTILATION IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
urban area
air flow noise
traffic noise
natural ventilation
File:
Download Moon_Keun_Kim-MasterThesis_06172010_With_Corrections_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

30. ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF RACKING PERFORMANCE OF FOUR-SIDED STRUCTURAL SILICONE GLAZING CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS

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Author:
Simmons, Nicholas C
Title:
ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF RACKING PERFORMANCE OF FOUR-SIDED STRUCTURAL SILICONE GLAZING CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Stick-built-with-vertical-slip
Unitized-sway
Coach 6
CMA
point tracking
video analysis
SAP2000
FEM
Physical testing
Curtain wall
Glazing
Structural Silicone
Stick-built
Racking
AAMA 501.6
seismic
File:
Download Master_of_Architecture_Thesis_on_4SSG_by_Nicholas_Simmons.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Carlo G Pantano, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

31. Building Information Modeling Uses for Design in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry

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Open Access
Author:
Zikic, Nevena
Title:
Building Information Modeling Uses for Design in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Implementation
Design
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM Execution Planning
File:
Download Master_Thesis_Nevena_Zikic_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Chinemelu Jidenka Anumba, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Robert J Holland, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

32. Vulnerability and Threat Based Measures of Building Protection from Airborne Chemical and Biological Agents

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Open Access
Author:
Aumpansub, Ponkamon
Title:
Vulnerability and Threat Based Measures of Building Protection from Airborne Chemical and Biological Agents
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Vulnerability
threat
Risk
Assessment
Airborne Contaminants
HVAC
File:
Download Panda_MS_Thesis_Formatted_Final-PA11282013.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

36. A Combined Empirical and Computational Approach to Creep in Replicas of Historic Mortar

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Open Access
Author:
Gimbert, Sally Jean
Title:
A Combined Empirical and Computational Approach to Creep in Replicas of Historic Mortar
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
finite element
shrinkage
modulus of elasticity
sand-lime
lime-based
pozzolanic
numerical
computational
compression
creep
masonry
pozzolan
admixtures
eggs
middle ages
beeswax
beer
mortar
historic
viscoelastic
time-dependent
homogenized
holistic building
FEA modelling
File:
Download 20081123_Gimbert_Final_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Thomas E Boothby, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Charles E Bakis, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr Daniel Linzell, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

40. Experimental Investigation of the Multi-Hazard Resistant Panelized Brick Veneer on Steel Stud Wall System for Out-of-Plane Failure Loading

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Open Access
Author:
Kuczynski, Thomas C
Title:
Experimental Investigation of the Multi-Hazard Resistant Panelized Brick Veneer on Steel Stud Wall System for Out-of-Plane Failure Loading
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
out-of-plane loading
brick veneer
steel stud
File:
Download TCK_MS_Thesis_COMPRESSED.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

41. Process Metrics for Predicting Sustainable Building End Performance

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Open Access
Author:
Sprau, Tabitha Leigh
Title:
Process Metrics for Predicting Sustainable Building End Performance
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
green building
builidng performance
sustainability
File:
Download developing_the_basis_for_process_metrics_for_sustainable_building_performance_april_23.pdf
Committee Members:
Michael Horman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr Michael Horman, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

43. DEVELOPMENT OF A CLOSED-FORM EQUATION AND FRAGILITY CURVES FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED SEISMIC DESIGN OF GLASS CURTAIN WALL AND STOREFRONT SYSTEMS

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Open Access
Author:
O'Brien Jr., William Charles
Title:
DEVELOPMENT OF A CLOSED-FORM EQUATION AND FRAGILITY CURVES FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED SEISMIC DESIGN OF GLASS CURTAIN WALL AND STOREFRONT SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Curtain Walls; Storefronts; Glass; Design; Seismic
File:
Download Thesis_Final_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

44. An Evaluation of the Sustainability and Scalability of Business Models that Support Low-cost Assisted Home Energy Assessments Using A Cost Benefit Analysis

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Open Access
Author:
Hinsey, Jason William
Title:
An Evaluation of the Sustainability and Scalability of Business Models that Support Low-cost Assisted Home Energy Assessments Using A Cost Benefit Analysis
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Energy Audit
File:
Download Jason_Hinsey_Thesis_4-23-12.pdf
Committee Members:
David R Riley Ii, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

48. Cyclic Response of Concrete Beams Reinforced with ASTM A1035 Grade-120 Steel Bars

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Open Access
Author:
Pfund, Stephen Jacob
Title:
Cyclic Response of Concrete Beams Reinforced with ASTM A1035 Grade-120 Steel Bars
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
advanced high strength steel
crack width
deformation capacity
high performance fiber reinforced concrete
ultrahigh strength
File:
Download Pfund_A1035.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Andres Lepage, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Richard A Behr, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

49. A Procedure For Planning The Quality Assurance And Control For Facility Information Handover

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Open Access
Author:
Ramesh, Ashwin
Title:
A Procedure For Planning The Quality Assurance And Control For Facility Information Handover
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Building Information Modeling
Quality
Facility Information
Handover
Owner
BIM Execution Planning Guide
BIM Planning Guide for Facility Owners
File:
Download Ramesh_A_MS_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

50. A Process Model for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems Design for Advanced Energy Retrofit Projects

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Open Access
Author:
Liu, Yifan
Title:
A Process Model for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems Design for Advanced Energy Retrofit Projects
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
HVAC Design
Process Model
Integrated Design
Energy Efficient Retrofit
File:
Download Yifan_Liu_Thesis__eTD_submission.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Robert Michael Leicht, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

56. The Impact of Control Setpoints, Economizers and Energy Recovery Systems on Building Energy Use

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Open Access
Author:
Liu, Xing
Title:
The Impact of Control Setpoints, Economizers and Energy Recovery Systems on Building Energy Use
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
HVAC
control
energy
building
setpoint
economizers
energy recovery
File:
Download thesis_updated.pdf
Committee Members:
Stephen James Treado, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
William Banhfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

57. A Planning Procedure for the Identification and Development of Owner Information Exchange Requirements for Capital Facility Projects

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Open Access
Author:
Kasprzak, Colleen Marie
Title:
A Planning Procedure for the Identification and Development of Owner Information Exchange Requirements for Capital Facility Projects
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Owner
Facility Management
Processes
Systems Engineering
File:
Download Kasprzak_C_MS_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

58. Analysis of Legal Concepts for Projects Implementing Building Information Modeling (bim) in the United States

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Open Access
Author:
Nulton, Eric Nathaniel
Title:
Analysis of Legal Concepts for Projects Implementing Building Information Modeling (bim) in the United States
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
BIM
Legal
File:
Download Eric_Nulton_thesis_final_submission_7.19.13.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Chinemelu Jidenka Anumba, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Robert Michael Leicht, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

62. IMPROVING ENERGY SIMULATION ACCURACY OF NEW AND RENOVATED HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS

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Open Access
Author:
Alanqar, Ibrahim W
Title:
IMPROVING ENERGY SIMULATION ACCURACY OF NEW AND RENOVATED HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Healthcare
energy
energy simulation
sensitivity analysis
simulation accuracy
retrofit
laboratory
hospital
File:
Download Ibrahim_Alanqar-Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Jelena Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Chinemelu Jidenka Anumba, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Stephen James Treado, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

65. Development of a Methodology for Auditing, Monitoring and Targeting Energy Use in Convenience Stores

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Open Access
Author:
Leon Orellana, Guillermo I
Title:
Development of a Methodology for Auditing, Monitoring and Targeting Energy Use in Convenience Stores
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Building Energy Modeling
Convenience Stores
Energy Audit
Building Fleet Energy Monitoring
File:
Download Leon_Orellana_Guillermo_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Stephen James Treado, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Seth Adam Blumsack, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

66. Energy Consumption Analyses of Frequently-used HVAC System Types in High Performance Office Buildings

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Open Access
Author:
Yan, Liusheng
Title:
Energy Consumption Analyses of Frequently-used HVAC System Types in High Performance Office Buildings
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
High performance office buildings
LEED
Energy consumption characteristics
Energy saving characteristics
Proposed HVAC system
File:
Download Thesis_-_Liusheng_Yan.pdf
Committee Members:
Jenela Srebric, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

69. Determining the Effects of Facilitated Collaboration on Construction Team Performance and Project Outcomes

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Open Access
Author:
Velez, Hector
Title:
Determining the Effects of Facilitated Collaboration on Construction Team Performance and Project Outcomes
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
construction
collaboration
collocation
formal
charter
team-based approach
integrated project delivery
design-build
File:
Download Velez_MS_THESIS_FINAL_VERSION.pdf
Committee Members:
Robert Michael Leicht, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

70. A Study On Energy Performance Of Convenience Stores: benchmarking And Investigation Of Factors On Store Energy Use

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Open Access
Author:
Shen, Hanyan
Title:
A Study On Energy Performance Of Convenience Stores: benchmarking And Investigation Of Factors On Store Energy Use
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Energy use intensities (EUIs)
Energy performance
Energy efficiency
Benchmarking
Regression analysis
Convenience stores
File:
Download Thesis_Hanyan_0805.pdf
Committee Members:
James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

72. Comparison of Part Load Model Prediction of Commercial Office Subsystem Energy Consumption with Sub-metered Data

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Open Access
Author:
Salimifard, Parichehr
Title:
Comparison of Part Load Model Prediction of Commercial Office Subsystem Energy Consumption with Sub-metered Data
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
part load energy use
sub-metering
inverse modeling
calibrated forward models
File:
Download ParichehrSalimifard_master_thesis_final.pdf
Committee Members:
James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

74. Toplighting and energy saving implications for classrooms in Muscat-oman

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Open Access
Author:
Al-jahadhmy, Nablus Ali
Title:
Toplighting and energy saving implications for classrooms in Muscat-oman
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Daylight
Toplighting
Skylight
Clerestory
Monitor
Visible Light Transmittance (Tvis)
Light to Solar Gain (LSG)
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
Skylight to Roof Ratio (SRR
energy savings
energy consumption
File:
Download Final_THESIS_Nablus.pdf
Committee Members:
Richard George Mistrick, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

75. Establishing inverse modeling analysis tools to enable continuous efficiency improvement loop implementation

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Open Access
Author:
Hatami, Zahra
Title:
Establishing inverse modeling analysis tools to enable continuous efficiency improvement loop implementation
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Global Warming
Monitoring and Targeting
Energy Baseline
CUSUM
sub-meters
Convenience store.
File:
Download Hatami_Thesis_FINAL__9_.pdf
Committee Members:
James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

78. An Ontology for Interactive Workspaces and Their Use Cases within Collaborative Design and Construction Practices

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Open Access
Author:
Lather, Jennifer Irene
Title:
An Ontology for Interactive Workspaces and Their Use Cases within Collaborative Design and Construction Practices
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Interactive Workspace
Ontology
Collaborative Design and Construction
File:
Download Lather_2016_Interactive-Workspace-Ontology.pdf
Committee Members:
John Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

79. THE IMPACT OF OVERHANG LENGTH, WINDOW ORIENTATION, AND CLIMATE ON SPATIAL DAYLIGHT AUTONOMY (SDA) AND ANNUAL SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE (ASE) FOR A CLASSROOM

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Open Access
Author:
Ai, Qi
Title:
THE IMPACT OF OVERHANG LENGTH, WINDOW ORIENTATION, AND CLIMATE ON SPATIAL DAYLIGHT AUTONOMY (SDA) AND ANNUAL SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE (ASE) FOR A CLASSROOM
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Daylighting
Annual Sunlight Exposure
Spatial Daylight Autonomy
overhang
Window orientation
climate
File:
Download Thesis_Qi_Ai_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Richard George Mistrick, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

80. PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE IN MEDIUM OFFICE BUILDINGS OF MEGAMILLION CITIES: SIMULATIONS USING CONTAM

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Open Access
Author:
RAO, SHIYU
Title:
PARTICULATE MATTER AND OZONE IN MEDIUM OFFICE BUILDINGS OF MEGAMILLION CITIES: SIMULATIONS USING CONTAM
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
particulate matter
ozone
indoor air quality
ventilation
filtration
energy
office building
File:
Download Shiyu_Rao_MS_Thesis_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Donghyun Rim, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
James Freihaut, Committee Member
William P Bahnfleth, Committee Member

81. EVALUATION OF COMMISSIONING METHODS ON BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM OF DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEM

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Open Access
Author:
cheng, xi
Title:
EVALUATION OF COMMISSIONING METHODS ON BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM OF DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEM
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Building Re-tuning
Commissioning
Dedicated Outdoor Air System
Building Automation System
large commercial building
energy conservation measures
File:
Download THESIS_M.S._-_XI_CHENG.pdf
Committee Members:
Stephen Treado, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Rim, Donghyun, Committee Member
Freihaut, James D., Committee Member

82. USE OF PROPORTIONS AS A STRUCTURAL DESIGN TOOL IN EARLY CHRISTIAN AND EARLY MEDIEVAL CHURCHES

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Open Access
Author:
Rodriguez Asilis, Yamile Sandra
Title:
USE OF PROPORTIONS AS A STRUCTURAL DESIGN TOOL IN EARLY CHRISTIAN AND EARLY MEDIEVAL CHURCHES
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Early Christian churches
Early Medieval churches
Ealry Chriatian architecture
Early Medieval architecture
Proportions
Proportions in architecture
Proportions in structures
Proportions in churches
Roman churches
File:
Download yamile_rodriguez.pdf
Committee Members:
Thomas E Boothby, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
M Kevin Parfitt, Committee Member
Elizabeth Bradford Smith, Committee Member

83. Cross-Functional Project Teams in Construction: A Case Study

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Open Access
Author:
Laurent, Jean Emile
Title:
Cross-Functional Project Teams in Construction: A Case Study
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Integrated Project Delivery
IPD
Lean
Cross-functional teams
cross-functional project teams
cluster
case study
interviews
File:
Download Master_Thesis__-_Jean_Laurent_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Robert M. Leicht, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
David Riley, Committee Member
John R. Bechtel, Committee Member

84. THERMAL AND VENTILATION PERFORMANCE OF COMBINED PASSIVE CHILLED BEAM – DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS

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Open Access
Author:
Shan, Wenyu
Title:
THERMAL AND VENTILATION PERFORMANCE OF COMBINED PASSIVE CHILLED BEAM – DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
air conditioning
mixing ventilation
displacement ventilation
computational fluid dynamics
ventilation effectiveness
thermal comfort
File:
Download Master_Thesis_-_Wenyu_Shan.pdf
Committee Members:
Donghyun Rim, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
William P Bahnfleth, Committee Member
James Freihaut, Committee Member

85. Cooling Energy Saving Performance of Exterior Greenery System on Department of Energy Reference Buildings

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Open Access
Author:
Yuan, Shaojie
Title:
Cooling Energy Saving Performance of Exterior Greenery System on Department of Energy Reference Buildings
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Keywords: exterior greenery system
cooling energy saving
DOE reference buildings
EnergyPlus
latent heat
Exterior greenery system
Cooling energy saving
Energyplus
Latent heat
File:
Download Shaojie_Yuan_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Donghyun Rim, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
James Freihaut, Committee Member
David R Riley II, Committee Member

88. Sizing and Techno-economic Analysis of Hybrid-Combined Heat and Power -PV- Battery Storage Systems of Commercial and Industrial Buildings

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Open Access
Author:
He, Zhanwei
Title:
Sizing and Techno-economic Analysis of Hybrid-Combined Heat and Power -PV- Battery Storage Systems of Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Combined Heat and Power
Micro-grid
solar power
hybrid system
HOMER
File:
Download thesis_paper.pdf
Committee Members:
James Freihaut, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Donghyun Rim, Committee Member
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Committee Member

90. RESHAPING NET LOAD OF HIGH RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTION FEEDERS WITH COMMERCIAL BUILDING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

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Open Access
Author:
Ordorica, Salvador Adrian
Title:
RESHAPING NET LOAD OF HIGH RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTION FEEDERS WITH COMMERCIAL BUILDING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
MPC
Model Predictive Controlls
High Renewable Energy Pentration
Reshape Net Load
File:
Download M.S._Thesis_-_Ordorica.pdf
Committee Members:
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

91. THE PERFORMANCE OF PHOTOCONTROL SYSTEMS UNDER DIFFERENT SHADING AND SUNLIGHT CONDITIONS

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Open Access
Author:
Aljuhani, Abdulrahman Eid
Title:
THE PERFORMANCE OF PHOTOCONTROL SYSTEMS UNDER DIFFERENT SHADING AND SUNLIGHT CONDITIONS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Critical point
RMSE
Workplane
Orientation
Calibration
Sensor
Photosensor
Signals
Shade
Performance
Condition
single sensor
Two sensor
Two sensor corrected
Dimming
signal to illuminance ratio
Photocontrol
Daylighting
File:
Download Abdulrahman_Eid_Aljuhani_Final_Submission.pdf
Committee Members:
Richard George Mistrick, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

92. EFFECTS OF KEY DESIGN AND CONTROL PARAMETERS ON PERFORMANCE OF VARIABLE PRIMARY FLOW CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS

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Open Access
Author:
Ojha, Ashutosh Kumar
Title:
EFFECTS OF KEY DESIGN AND CONTROL PARAMETERS ON PERFORMANCE OF VARIABLE PRIMARY FLOW CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
VPF
P-S
CHWS
Variable Primary Flow
tube velocity
chiller plant
flow limit
File:
Download Ojha_Ashutosh_MS_Thesis_Spring_2020.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
James Freihaut, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

93. EVALUATING THE VALUE OF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING FOR ELECTRICAL WORKERS ON ENERGY STORAGE AND MICROGRID SYSTEMS

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Open Access
Author:
Wang, Xiaohui
Title:
EVALUATING THE VALUE OF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING FOR ELECTRICAL WORKERS ON ENERGY STORAGE AND MICROGRID SYSTEMS
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Energy Storage and Microgrid
Virtual Reality Safety Training
Pedagogical Value
Immersive Virtual Reality
Evaluation
File:
Download MasterThesis_X.Wang.pdf
Committee Members:
John I. Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Robert Leicht, Committee Member
Somayeh Asadi, Committee Member

94. The Development of HybridFAST: An Accessible and Transparent PV System Financial Modeling Tool

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Open Access
Author:
Mackey, Andrew
Title:
The Development of HybridFAST: An Accessible and Transparent PV System Financial Modeling Tool
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
PV
Photovoltaics
Financial Modeling
HybridFAST
Financial
Proforma
Modeling
Solar
File:
Download 190627_ADM223_MS_AE_Thesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr. Somayeh Asadi, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Dr. Susan Stewart, Committee Member
Dr. Robert Leicht, Committee Member

96. Process framework for transferring BIM data to robot operations in construction

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Open Access
Author:
Badre, Aurore
Title:
Process framework for transferring BIM data to robot operations in construction
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
BIM
robot
construction
process map
File:
Download Thesis_Aurore_Badre_AE_BIMrobots_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
John Isaac Messner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Rob Leicht, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Alan Richard Wagner, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

97. Design Space Exploration for Comparing Embodied Energy in Tall Timber Structural Systems

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Open Access
Author:
Hens, Isabelle
Title:
Design Space Exploration for Comparing Embodied Energy in Tall Timber Structural Systems
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
design space exploration
tall timber
mass timber
parametric design
structural design
glulam
CLT
embodied energy
structural material quantities
design space exploration
tall timber
mass timber
parametric design
structural design
glulam
CLT
embodied energy
embodied carbon
structural material quantities
tall buildings
high-rise buildings
File:
Download IsabelleHens_MastersThesis.pdf
Committee Members:
Ryan Levi Solnosky, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Nathan Brown, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

98. Structural-Acoustic Optimization of Shaped Concrete Floors in Buildings

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Open Access
Author:
Broyles, Jonathan
Title:
Structural-Acoustic Optimization of Shaped Concrete Floors in Buildings
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
architectural engineering
structural engineering
building acoustics
optimization
design space exploration
shaped concrete slabs
File:
Download Broyles_-_Structural-Acoustic_Optimization_of_Shaped_Concrete_Floors_in_Buildings.pdf
Committee Members:
Nathan Brown, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Micah R Shepherd, Committee Member
Michelle Celine Vigeant, Committee Member
Ryan Levi Solnosky, Committee Member
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

99. Optimized Design of Waterside Economizers for Liquid-Cooled Data Centers

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Open Access
Author:
Joslin, Samuel
Title:
Optimized Design of Waterside Economizers for Liquid-Cooled Data Centers
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Waterside Economizer
Waterside Economizing
Data Center
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooling
Economizer
File:
Download MS_Thesis-Joslin.pdf
Committee Members:
William P Bahnfleth, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Gregory Scott Pavlak, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
James Freihaut, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair

100. Structural Consideration in Additive Manufacturing of Concrete as Part of NASA's Centennial 3D Printed Mars Habitat Challenge

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Open Access
Author:
Park, Keunhyoung
Title:
Structural Consideration in Additive Manufacturing of Concrete as Part of NASA's Centennial 3D Printed Mars Habitat Challenge
Graduate Program:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
3D Concrete Printing
Mars Habitat
Additive Manufacturing
Structural Analysis
3D Printing of Concrete
Additive Manufacturing of Concrete
NASA Centennial Challenge
File:
Download MS_Thesis_Final-Keunhyoung_Park_Jul-08-2020.pdf
Committee Members:
Ali M Memari, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Aleksandra Z Radlinska, Committee Member
Jose M Pinto Duarte, Committee Member
Sez Atamturktur, Program Head/Chair