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1. Mechanics of Biological Materials: A Theoretical and Computational Approach Using Machine Learning and Finite Element Analysis

Creator:: Ashouri Choshali, Habibeh
Advisor:: Rahbar, Nima and Billiar, Kristen
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2021-05-14
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Degree:: PhD
Unit (Department):: Civil & Environmental Engineering

2. Advanced Bioinspired Approaches to Strengthen and Repair Concrete

Keyword:: Concrete healing, Bioinspired, Carbonic anhydrase enzyme, Auxetic composites, Architected materials, and Concrete composites
Creator:: Rosewitz, Jessica A.
Advisor:: Rahbar, Nima
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2020-04-23
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Degree:: PhD
Unit (Department):: Civil & Environmental Engineering

3. Application of Phase Change Materials to Improve the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Pavements

Keyword:: Lightweight aggregate, Service Life of Pavements, Phase Change Materials, Occupant Comfort, Temperature Changes in Buildings, and Rice Husk Ash
Creator:: Pourakbar Sharifi, Naser
Advisor:: Sakulich, Aaron R.
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2017-01-11
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Degree:: PhD
Unit (Department):: Civil & Environmental Engineering

4. Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Adhesion in Biomaterials and Biocomposites: Elucidation of the Underlying Mechanism

Keyword:: Hydrogels, Drug Eluting Stent, Hemicellulose, Atomistic Simulations, Lignin, and Cellulose
Creator:: Youssefian, Sina
Advisor:: Rahbar, Nima
Publisher:: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Created:: 2015-12-15
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Degree:: PhD
Unit (Department):: Mechanical Engineering