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Beam Me 'Round, Scotty! II: Reflections on Transforming Research Goals into Gameplay Mechanics
(ACM, 2018-10-23)We reflect on the design, implementation, and testing of the experimental testbed game Beam Me 'Round, Scotty! II and the numerous design lessons learned in transitioning theoretical research questions about social presence ... -
The Becoming
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-26)A child wanders into a thicket of northern red oak and black raspberry to soothe the wounds of the past. The child is plagued with the malaise of the soul, otherwise know as major depressive disorder, and seeks to heal. ... -
Bedload sediment transport regimes of urban gravel-bed rivers under different management scenarios
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-09)Watershed urbanization profoundly alters the hydrologic characteristics of urban rivers compared to their rural counterparts. This change in hydrologic conditions in combination with alterations to the sediment supply ... -
Behavioral Mimicry Covert Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-24)Covert communication refers to the process of communicating data through a channel that is neither designed, nor intended to transfer information. Traditionally, covert channels are considered as security threats in computer ... -
Behavioral Modeling and Digital Predistortion of Wide- and Multi- Band Transmitter Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-17)The demands for high data rates and ubiquitous/broadband wireless access necessitate the development of radio systems that deploy wide- and multi-band signals. These signals lead to high spectral utilization with negative ... -
Behavioral Modeling of Unmatched Nonlinear Devices Driven with Modulated Signal Stimuli using Volterra Series
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-24)The accurate simulation of nonlinear radio frequency (RF) circuits under unmatched impedance conditions depends heavily on the device model used. Recently, measurement-based models under unmatched conditions were proposed ... -
Behaviour of Magnesium Alloy Under Load-Control Cyclic Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-20)The characterization of material fatigue behaviour is crucial in the design of mechanical components. Magnesium alloys, particularly wrought magnesium alloys, are one of the most interesting materials for mechanical ... -
Behaviour of Post-Tensioned Slab Bridges with FRP Reinforcement under Monotonic and Fatigue Loading
(University of Waterloo, 2013-07-02)The introduction of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) to the field of civil engineering has led to numerous research efforts focusing on a wide range of applications where properties such as high strength, light weight or ... -
Behaviour of PVC Encased Reinforced Concrete Walls under Eccentric Axial Loading
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-23)Stay-in-place (SIP) formwork has been used as an alternative to the conventional formwork system. The systems are mainly assembled on site, hence simplifying the construction process and reducing the construction time as ... -
Behaviour of Shear Critical RC Beams with Corroded Longitudinal Steel Reinforcement
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-29)This thesis discusses the results of an experimental program designed to investigate the effect of corrosion on the behaviour of shear critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The results of twenty RC beams (ten deep beams ... -
Behaviour of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Mortar
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Extensive research has been conducted on strengthening of shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams, particularly using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems. This previous research has helped to better ... -
Behavioural Economics: Application to Quotidian Construction Decisions
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-20)Working on a construction project requires making important decisions quickly and frequently. Most of these decisions are made under risk in that the outcomes are not known, but their probabilities and impacts can be ... -
Behavioural Modeling and Linearization of RF Power Amplifier using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-11)Power Amplifiers (PAs) are the key building blocks of the emerging wireless radios systems. They dominate the power consumption and sources of distortion, especially when driven with modulated signals. Several approaches ... -
Behind-the-Meter Compressed Air Energy Storage Feasibility and Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-30)In many jurisdictions, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are charged for their energy consumption as well as the power drawn from the grid at peak load hours. In Ontario, the demand-based charge component of the ... -
Beijing Underground
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-17)This thesis investigates a unique type of migrant housing in Beijing: underground hostels retrofitted from civil air defence basements. The core of this study consists of field research conducted from 2005-2006. Personal ... -
Being: At The Threshold
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-21)What does it mean to have a transcendent experience, and what does architecture have to do with it? What is ineffable space? Philosphers such as Martin Heidegger and Gaston Bachelard would argue that a true, meaningful ... -
Beluga Whale Detection in the Cumberland Sound Bay using Convolutional Neural Networks
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-03-29)The Cumberland Sound Beluga is a threatened population of belugas and the assessment of the population is done by a manual review of aerial surveys. The time-consuming and labour-intensive nature of this job motivates the ... -
A Bench-scale Evaluation of the Removal of Selected Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products by UV and UV/H₂O₂ in Drinking Water Treatment
(University of Waterloo, 2006-12-22)A bench-scale study of the degradation of four selected pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) was carried out using UV and UV/H₂O₂ treatment employing low pressure (LP) and medium pressure (MP) lamps. The ... -
Benchmarking the Sustainability of Sludge Handling Systems in Small Wastewater Treatment Plants in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-20)This project quantitatively benchmarked all aspects of sludge handling in a cross-section of small wastewater treatment plants across Ontario. Using plant operational data and on-site measurements, a variety of sustainability ... -
Benders Decomposition for Profit Maximizing Hub Location Problems with Capacity Allocation
(2019-06)This paper models capacity allocation decisions within profit maximizing hub location problems to satisfy demand of commodities from different market segments. A strong deterministic formulation of the problem is presented ...