Engineering: Theses and Dissertations
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Liquefaction assessment methodologies for reclaimed land : a case study of the port of Wellington, New Zealand (CentrePort).
(2022)This study investigates the applicability of simplified semi-empirical and advanced dynamic liquefaction assessment methods to reclaimed soils using a comprehensive set of data for two types of reclamations at the port of ... -
Recovery of arsenic from CCA-treated timber.
(2022)To extend the service life of softwood timber, such timbers are commonly treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) – a preservative that inhibits the natural decaying process of timber. However, due to the toxic nature ... -
Seasonal, genetic and economic analysis of Eucalyptus bosistoana essential oil.
(2022)The New Zealand Dryland Forest Initiative (NZDFI) is working to establish naturally durable eucalyptus plantations in New Zealand. The prioritized species is Eucalyptus bosistoana. A central focus is to identify high ... -
Involving children in the design process of VR games aimed at improving attention in children with ADHD.
(2022)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder which affects the ability to direct attention, and mediate impulsive behaviour. Children with ADHD tend to perform worse academically than their ... -
Investigation of the permanent deformation behaviour of hot mix asphalt under controlled confining pressure utilising the modified wheel tracker.
(2022)Permanent deformation or rutting has long been a major mode of failure of the flexible pavements. While researchers have developed multiple tests like the Wheel Tracking Device (WTD), Repeated Load Permanent Deformation ... -
Development and evaluation of construction materials for martian habitats and infrastructure utilizing in-situ resources.
(2022)Sustainability of the construction activities aimed at establishing human colonies on Mars demands extensive use of in-situ resources of the planet. Concrete, offering the advantage of casting structural elements in any ... -
Simulation of fluid flow in geothermal reservoirs.
(2022)Porosity and effective permeability in rocks are entirely or largely provided by fractures. In geology, a fracture refers to the separation of rocks into two or more pieces by a joint or fault. A reservoir is formed by ... -
Evaluation of a colinear aerial array for feed-forward error correction
(1975)A vertical array of five colinear dipoles was built and tested at 104.8 MHz. It was hoped to confirm the feasibility of using an antenna array as the mixing network in a feed-forward corrected VHF amplifier capable of ... -
Commercialisation of electric assist utility trailer
(2020)New technological innovations is currently the key aspect for sustainable development. There is a need for a more sustainable world due to factors like increase in carbon emissions (414 ppm) and transportation sector ... -
Special tribunal for Lebanon internship report
(2011)As partial fulfilment of my Master of Engineering Management (MEM) qualification, I completed an unpaid internship within the Procurement Section at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) in Den Haag, The Netherlands. The ... -
Water efficiency roadmap
(2021)This report presents the two deliverables, a guide (The Deta Water Roadmap) and a white paper developed to increase the marketability of Deta Consulting’s water and wastewater reduction services. The deliverables are ... -
Decarbonisation of process heat in the South Island
(2021)This report and associated deliverables have been completed in partial fulfilment of the Master of Engineering Management degree at the University of Canterbury. The primary objective of this project was to produce a white ... -
UAV surveying business opportunity
(2021)Lumen has determined that there is an opportunity for it to leverage its existing UAV hardware for use in photogrammetry surveys and wishes to augment its current design services. Lumen is not a surveying company so has ... -
3D environmental sound field auralisation - feasibility, development and business case (redacted version)
(2021)Environmental noise auralisation has the potential to improve communication between acoustic consultants and clients, project stakeholders and the community. This audible demonstration of the future sound environment enables ... -
Identification and management of energy saving projects in cold stores
(2020)This report as well as the associated project work described have been completed in partial fulfilment of the Master of Engineering Management degree at the University of Canterbury. The primary objective of the project ... -
Business Development Plan for Self-Ordering System for Beijing ZBXY Cultural Development Company
(2019)Beijing ZHIBOXUANYU Culture Development Company (hereinafter referred to as the sponsor) has successfully provided digital solutions for thousands of business owners in the hospitality industry in China. The student is ... -
Battery technology research : Feasibility analysis of electric vehicle battery repurposing for battery energy storage
(2019)This project reviews the battery technology landscape for energy storage and investigates the feasibility of accelerating the BESS adoption primarily in New Zealand by repurposing electric vehicle batteries. The possibilities ... -
Improvements on 'heating and ventilation' and 'waste management' at University Hall, Ilam Apartments and Sonoda Village for Campus Living Villages (UC Accommodation Student Village
(2019)For university students, halls of residence could be a considerable option when they arrange accommodation. Currently, at University of Canterbury (UC), most halls are being managed by Campus Living Village (CLV). While ... -
Contract management processes review
(2019)While Company A (CA) offers a vast number of different services, this project focuses on the contract management processes completed in the Land Development department. CA’s land development management team have identified ... -
Forward planning for aggregate production
(2019)This project was commissioned with the aim of modernising the production planning systems at CRMC through the introduction of a numerical based tool capable of planning production ahead of time. Project Aim This project ...
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