RSS 1.0Engineering: Theses and Dissertations
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Structured light 3-D surface modelling for the DIET breast cancer screening system
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Digital Imaging Elasto-Tomography (DIET) is a non-invasive and radiation-free breast cancer screening method, which is promising for younger women who currently lack effective screening tools. The method applies a mechanical ... -
Development of virtual patients for use in mechanical ventilation
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a core life-support therapy for patients suffering respiratory failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Respiratory failure is a secondary outcome of a range of injuries and ... -
The seismic response of drilled shaft foundations
(University of Canterbury, 1999)During earthquakes, drilled shaft foundations are subjected to dynamic variations in load. These loads have been found to reduce the shaft capacity, with failure occurring at loads less than the design capacity of the ... -
An analysis of New Zealand’s import commodities and potential implications for New Zealand’s log exporters.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This report found that there is an increasing log vessel supply and a stagnate log vessel supply in New Zealand between 2012 – 2017 for the year ending 30th June. It was concluded that log vessel demand is likely to continue ... -
Minimal logic and automated proof verification.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)We implement natural deduction for first order minimal logic in Agda, and verify minimal logic proofs and natural deduction properties in the resulting proof system. We study the implications of adding the drinker paradox ... -
Development of magnesium silicate hydrate binder systems.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Studies on magnesium-based cement have been of interest to mitigate the increasing impact of climate change due to the high CO2 emissions associated with cement production industry. Although magnesium silicate hydrate ... -
Treatment of and recovery of zinc from spent pickling liquors.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)In this study a new method was created for the treatment of waste pickling liquor originating from the hot-dip galvanizing process. This master’s project was initiated due to a local galvanizer contacting Associate Professor ... -
Development of a predictive asset rating tool for decision support in an electrical distribution network.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The optimization of network capacity utilization is becoming increasingly important in an elec- trical distribution network with the variation in load demand due to seasonal changes and uptake of new technologies such as ... -
Characterizing stormwater pollutant yields from urban carparks in a low-intensity rainfall climate.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Carparks make up a large portion of impervious urban areas. Stormwater runoff from carparks can, therefore, be a significant source of pollutants to receiving urban waterways, particularly of total suspended solids (TSS), ... -
Designing pedagogically effective activities for learning programming in a mobile tutor.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Smartphones are engaging and powerful devices which provide opportunities for ubiquitous learning. My PhD research project focuses on developing learning activities for programming in a smartphone application. I present ... -
Hydrodynamics and growth of colloidal silica in geothermal reinjection.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)In geothermal energy production from hot aquifers, the cooled and condensed geothermal brine may be reinjected into the water-bearing strata to maintain reservoir pressure and sequester toxic minerals. The solubility of ... -
The hydrogeology of the Kaikoura plains, North Canterbury, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 1995)In the last decade the Kaikoura Plains have undergone an intensification of dairy farming, and are also currently undergoing an increase in transient population due to a booming tourism industry. This increase in both ... -
Computer applications and innovative teaching in chemical engineering education
(University of Canterbury, 1998)In this thesis computer applications and innovative teaching methods in Chemical Engineering education were evaluated. These innovative teaching procedures and methods, incorporated into courses, were: co-operative learning ... -
Analysis and design of building structures with supplemental lead dampers under earthquake and wind loads
(University of Canterbury, 1999)This research is carried out to investigate the dynamic behaviour of a 12-storey reinforced concrete framed structure with recently developed lead-shear dampers such as the Penguin Vibration Dampers under earthquake and ... -
An analysis of New Zealand’s import commodities and potential implications for New Zealand’s log exporters
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This report found that there is an increasing log vessel supply and a stagnate log vessel supply in New Zealand between 2012 – 2017 for the year ending 30th June. It was concluded that log vessel demand is likely to continue ... -
The influence of fines content, fabric and layered structure on the undrained cyclic behaviour of Christchurch sandy soils
(University of Canterbury, 2019)A series of undrained cyclic direct simple shear (DSS) tests on specimens of sandy silty soils are used to evaluate the effects of fines content, fabric and layered structure on the liquefaction response of sandy soils ... -
Intuitive decision-making for wastewater network asset management
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This thesis argues that expert intuition is useful and even necessary for decision-making within the complex systems of wastewater network asset management (WNAM), and that opportunities for learning are introduced when ... -
Measuring and minimizing cybersickness in virtual reality
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Virtual Reality (VR) technology immerses users in a three-dimensional virtual environment. The use of VR technology, through Head Mounted Displays (HMDs), is predicted to increase exponentially in the near future. However, ... -
Comparing supervised classification methods on a multispecies fishery of juvenile fish: galaxiid whitebait classification
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Post-larvae (whitebait) of the genus Galaxias constitute an iconic fishery in New Zealand. The fishery is essentially nationwide but is largely concentrated on the West Coast of the South Island. It is known that there are ... -
High throughput breeding for wood quality improvement.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Eucalypt species are fast-growing and can produce high quality timber for appearance and structural products including Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Their use for solid wood products is hindered by the fact that they can ...
