The purpose of the thesis is to determine the mechanical properties of a soft cohesive soil know as Kaolin (Peerless 2) clay, running a static direct simple shear (DSS) test using the GEOCOMP ShearTrac-II cyclic direct simple shear apparatus. The thes . . .

Finite element analysis of nonlinear nailing parameters using OpenSees was used to model the load-displacement response of a conventional wood shear wall. Load-displacement data from previous physical testing and CASHEW modeling were used to compare a . . .

This thesis concerns the analysis and design of a steel frame to be used on a new shake table being installed at California State University, Los Angeles. The steel frame has two moment frames in one direction and two cable braced frames in the other. . . .

Estimating stormwater flow rates for an urban watershed is important for quantifying discharges into receiving waters for regulatory purposes, designing and implementing best management practices, and assessing improvements. Despite the new methods an . . .

Best management practices become an essential component of urban infrastructure as impermeable surface cover disrupts the natural hydrology in developing watersheds. Best management practices (BMPs) were added to the hydrologic model to analyze their . . .

The use of image analysis as a tool for measuring surface displacement of an object has become relatively common with increasing advances in technology and accessibility to required tools. The benefits of having a non-destructive method for real time . . .

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are harmful, semi-volatile organic compounds which are generated due to the incomplete combustion of organic substances. PAHs are of concern as a pollutant because most of these compounds are carcinogenic and mu . . .

The purpose of the thesis is to determine the mechanical properties of a soft cohesive soil know as Kaolin (Peerless 2) clay, running a static direct simple shear (DSS) test using the GEOCOMP ShearTrac-II cyclic direct simple shear apparatus. The thes . . .

Compaction reduces the volume of soil layers, aggregates, asphalt, and air voids. In the conventional compaction method, quality control is an issue since tests are limited to very specific locations, the actual amount of compaction needed is unknown . . .

Estimating stormwater flow rates for an urban watershed is important for quantifying discharges into receiving waters for regulatory purposes, designing and implementing best management practices, and assessing improvements. Despite the new methods an . . .

Flyash (FA) was added as an amendment to a sandy soil at four different levels: 0% (NFA), 2% (LFA), 10% (MFA), and 20% (HFA) flyash, by weight. The FA amended soils were packed into small soil columns and subjected to different saturation levels using . . .

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2012