Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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In-line coagulation to reduce high-pressure membrane fouling in an integrated membrane system
(2013-08-26)Membrane fouling is a chronic problem for many nanofiltration (NF) membrane plants. Foulant material can range from colloidal, particulate, inorganic minerals and natural organic matter (NOM) (Schäfer et al., 2006). This ... -
IN-PLANE BEHAVIOUR AND CAPACITY OF CONCRETE MASONRY INFILLS BOUNDED BY STEEL FRAMES
(2011-11-24)Masonry infilled walls have been commonly used as interior partitions as well as exterior walls infilled in either steel or reinforced concrete frames in the modern building constructions. In recent years, much research ... -
IN-PLANE BEHAVIOUR OF MASONRY INFILLED RC FRAMES WITH INTERFACIAL GAPS SUBJECTED TO QUASI-STATIC LOADING
(2017-05-04)Previous research on masonry infilled frames has shown that the presence of infill-to-frame interfacial gaps and infill openings can affect the in-plane strength and stiffness of the infilled frame system. However, most ... -
In-situ Asphalt Master Curve Construction Using Non-destructive Testing Techniques
(2014-12-18)For in-situ asphalt concrete characterization, the MEDPG recommends using the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) to determine the dynamic modulus in combination with the construction of the master curve using the predictive ... -
AN IN-SITU INVESTIGATION OF SOLID ELECTROLYTE INTERPHASE FORMATION ON ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES USING SPECTROSCOPIC ELLIPSOMETRY
(2011-08-18)A novel method to detect and quantify the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on battery electrode materials using in-situ spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) is presented. The effects of additives in 1 M ... -
[IN]formal: Infrastructure and Citizenship in Manila's Undercity
(2015-04-08)The influx of rural migrants to urban centres in the developing world has resulted in a dichotomous urbanization and the proliferation of informal settlements. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is no stranger to ... -
Inclusivity and Adaptation: Designing Recreational Space for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
(2021-04-08)This thesis studies Intellectual Disability (ID), and the built environment designed for individuals with ID. It argues that this architecture must be approached strategically and holistically and should be informed by the ... -
Incorporating Geographic and Phylogenetic Information into Density-Equalizing Maps
(2016-04-27)Phylogeography is the study of how geographic and environmental factors affect the evolution of organisms. Phylogeographic analysis combines evolutionary information, often represented using phylogenetic trees, with ... -
Incorporating indigenous forms of governance in the management of natural resources: The case of South Africa's Royal Bafokeng
(2015)South Africa’s Royal Bafokeng community is often cited as an example of community based mineral resource ownership that ought to be considered as an alternative to the central state. This claim is made against the background ... -
Incorporating Spolia: The Façade as Artifact and Frame
(2013-04-05)This thesis explores an architectural response for an urban site that incorporates the dismantled façade stones (spolia) of the site’s previous building into two dialectical devices: a ramp and a camera obscura. Each ... -
Incorporating Sustainable Energy Decisions In Agriculture
(2020-01-21)Encouraging energy conservation (EC), energy efficiency (EE), and renewable energy (RE) implementation has been a fundamental policy tool for promoting sustainability in Nova Scotia (NS) over the past several years. ... -
INCORPORATION MODELS AND PUBLIC OPINION IN CANADA, FRANCE, AND GREAT BRITAIN, 2001-2011
(2011-09-06)This study looks at the linkages between incorporation models and public opinion. The intention of the study is to determine if a state’s incorporation model shapes public opinion or if public opinion shapes the incorporation ... -
Increased VIP Receptor Expression Mediates CFTR Membrane Localization in Response to VIP Treatment in VIP Knockout Mice
(2011-09-06)Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in CFTR, a protein for chloride efflux in epithelial cells. VIP is a peptide that activates CFTR and improves membrane stability; VIP has 3 receptors VPAC1, VPAC2 and PAC1 that ... -
Increasing Aluminum Levels in Southwestern Nova Scotia Rivers
(2016-12-19)Declines in Atlantic salmon populations in Nova Scotia (NS) may be linked with aluminum, a known toxin to aquatic organisms; however, aluminum trends in NS have not been assessed. Here we analyze water chemistry from ... -
INCREASING LIMITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DNA DETECTION USING THE ENDANGERED ATLANTIC WHITEFISH (COREGONUS HUNTSMANI) AS A TEST CASE
(2024-04-01)Environmental (e)DNA analysis offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional aquatic monitoring, but it can struggle to detect species at very low abundances. Here, I developed a novel eDNA marker targeting the SmaI-corII ... -
Increasing Throughput in Multiuser Two-Hop Relay Networks Using Time Scheduling and Signal Processing
(2016-11-22)This dissertation is concerned with the design of time scheduling and signal processing algorithms to mitigate interference effects in wireless networks with successive relaying where the nodes in the system are equipped ... -
Incubating Creativity: Amplifying an Emerging Art Culture
(2018-07-31)At the heart of Moncton, New Brunswick lies an iconic building. The former Moncton High School is a place full of shared memories, history, and architectural character; however, it has laid dormant since it’s abandonment ... -
Indentation and Fracture Behaviour of Electroless Ni-P-based Composite Coatings
(2017-08-28)Ni-P coatings have been a popular option for many applications because of their autocatalytic nature and excellent resistance to wear and corrosion. These properties of Ni-P coating suggest a potential application as a ... -
Indentation and Wear Behavior of Superelastic TiNi Shape Memory Alloy
(2014-04-01)TiNi shape memory alloy is characterized by shape memory and superelastic effects which occur due to reversible martensite transformation. It has been recently found that TiNi alloy has superior dent and wear resistance ... -
Indentation and Wear Damage Assessment of TiC-Stainless Steel Cermets
(2016-08-10)Cermets, a composite of a hard ceramic phase and ductile metallic phase, are widely used in oil and gas, chemical, mining, and tooling industries, due to their high hardness, toughness, wear and corrosion resistance. A ...