Browsing University of Waterloo by Supervisor "Al-Mayah, Adil"
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Computational Systems Mechanobiology of Tumor-Induced Angiogenesis
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-21)Tumour-induced angiogenesis is affected by an interplay between different cell types, the mechanical stresses in the extracellular matrix (ECM), and the cell signalling networks. The morphology of the newly-created cells ... -
Development, Analysis and Testing of Innovative Mechanical Prestressing Anchors for CFRP Plates for Structural Rehabilitation and Retrofitting
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-18)This thesis presents the development, analysis and experimental investigation of three innovative, easy-to-install, low cost, epoxy-free, mechanical, friction-based, compact, high-strength, prestressing anchors for carbon ... -
Development, Optimization and Testing of an Innovative Wedge Anchorage for CFRP Plates
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-14)Replacing degraded concrete structures can be quite expensive and time consuming; thus, strengthening these structures with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) elements, such as carbon FRP (CFRP) plates, is more practical. ... -
Evaluation of X-Ray Computed Tomography and Finite Element Models for Fatigue Experimental Hot Mix Asphalt Characterization
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-15)Fatigue cracking is one of the major distresses of surface hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement that shorten pavement service life. Under typical Canadian weather conditions, fatigue distress requires frequent and high-cost ... -
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Cavity Expansion Method for Mechanical Characterization of Soft Materials
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-17)In biomedical engineering, the mechanical properties of biological tissues are commonly determined by using conventional methods such as tensile stretching, confined and unconfined compression, indentation and elastography. ... -
The Fatigue Behaviour of Tension Lap Spliced Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Fibre Reinforced Polymer Wrapping
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-25)Many reinforced concrete structures containing lap splices were constructed before modern bond and fatigue design codes came into existence and are subjected to fatigue loading, which may lead to a bond failure even when ... -
Finite Element Modelling of RC Beams Strengthened with Prestressed NSM CFRP Plate
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-30)Near Surface mounted (NSM) carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) reinforcement has become a promising flexural strengthening technique for reinforced concrete (RC) elements. The prestressing of a CFRP plate can be used ... -
Mechanical Characterization of Soft Materials Using Volume-Controlled Cavitation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-03-31)The mechanical properties of soft materials are used in a wide range of fields and applications including biomedical engineering, sports, and automobile industry, in addition to medical applications. Therefore, several ... -
Three-Dimensional CT Imaging and Microstructural Mechanical Modeling of Corrosion and Freeze-Thaw Damage of Concrete
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-17)Corrosion and freeze-thaw can cause detrimental damage to concrete structures. Understanding concrete damage mechanisms at the micro-level can play an essential role in implementing effective preventive measures and efficient ...