All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact maira.bundza@wmich.edu.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
From Architectural Design to Structural Analysis: A Data-Driven Approach to Study Building Information Modeling (BIM) Interoperability, Mohammed Aldegeily
Maintaining Deck Profile in Steel I-Girder Bridges During Deck Placement, Ali Naif Inceefe
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Enhancing Intersection Safety for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Pedestrian Using Device-to-Infrastructure Communication, Mohammad Sayyah Al-Akash
Visualizing the Constructability of a Steel Structure Using Building Information Modeling and Game Simulation, Mohammed Al Dafaay
Evaluation of Swarm Nodes for Proximity Sensing on Construction Sites, Mohamed Ahmed Madi Binalhaj
Implementing Online Updating to Complex Hysteresis Models in Real- Time Hybrid Simulation Using Constrained Unscented Kalman Filter, Bilal Ahmed Mohammed
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Analysis of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes in Michigan, Ahmed Abbas Ghubin Al-zubaidi
Comparison of Safety and Operational Performances for Three Engineering Countermeasures, Ali Hamzah Hussein Alzuhairi
Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pedestrian Countdown Signals on Road Users in Michigan, Richard Atta Boateng
Safety Benefit Analysis of Alternative Delineation Practices in Michigan, Brenda C. Burdick
Verifying Automated Prestressed Concrete Design Software for MDOT Bridge Design Standards, Hussein Kadhim Abood Khalaf
Improved Methodology for Developing Non-Motorized Safety Perfomance Functions, Keneth Morgan Kwayu
Application of Wavelet Transform in Structural Health Monitoring, Yashodhya Swarna Sri Dhanapala Liyana Kankanamge
Analysis of Transit Accessibility for People with Disabilities, Rostam Khalid Mohammed Ameen Qatra
Developing Standard Procedures for Structural Aspects of Slide-in Bridges in Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC), Ozan Utku Ridvanoglu
An Equivalent Plate Model with Orthotropic Material Properties for Adjacent Box-Beam Bridge Superstructure, Timothy Alexander Schnell
Transportation System and Its Association with Human Health – A Review and Modeling Approach, Fnu Zahed
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness of Clearview Font and Fluorescent Yellow Sheeting on Michigan Freeways and Non-Freeways, Lusanni Mercedes Acosta Rodrieuez
Analysis of Mobility Impact for Implementing Complete Streets, Calderón Díaz
A Microscopic Simulation Approach to Performance Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System Corridors: A Case in Michigan, Matthew Levi Clark
Fragility Assessment of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings, Hezha Sadraddin
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
An Integral Framework for Sustainable Building Design, Bushra Asfari
Economic Analysis of Michigan Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Strategies, Randy José Jorge Díaz
Development of Safety Performance Functions for Non-Motorized Traffic Safety, Hamidreza Ahady Dolatsara
Real-Time Hybrid Simulation with Online Model Updating, Adam Mueller
Overtime Traffic Enforcement Evaluation: A Methodology for Selecting Agencies and Enforcement Periods, Dario Enrique Romero Santana
Virtual Analysis and Evaluation of Roundabout Safety and Operational Features, Elisha Jackson Wankogere
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Spatial Factors Impacting Non-Motorized Exposures and Crash Risks, Farhad Abasahl
Standardized Longitudinal Connection Detail for Decked Precast Prestressed Concrete Girders, Ramzi Muftah Ali Abduallah
Investigating Crash Frequency and Injury Severity at Freeway Fixed Weigh Stations in Michigan, Alkhatni
Safety Benefits of Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: A Case Study of Oakland County, MI, Fink
An Automated Approach to Dynamic Site Layout Planning, Duy Huu Nguyen
Cyber-Adaptive Physical Systems for Automated Construction Progress Monitoring and Asset Tracking, Syed Hammad Rasheed
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The Implementation of a Versatile Pseudodynamic Hybrid Simulation for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems, Chelsea Griffith
Regression-Based Prioritization and Data Modeling for Customized Civil Engineering Data Collection, Omar Kanaan
Structural Health Monitoring of a Bridge Structure Using Wireless Sensor Network, Teng
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Sensor Modeling and Cost Benefit of Using Laser Scanning Technology in AEC, Fahd Saleh Alaswad
Statistical and Visualization Approach for Ranking Factors Affecting NBI Bridge Rating, Saad Aoun Alqahtani
Solar Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Energy Efficiency Window Arrangements, Wael Muqhim Alruqi
A Comparative Analysis of the Sense of Construction Delays of Experienced and Inexperienced Engineers, Salahedeen A. El Kadeki
Development of a Versatile Hybrid Testing System for Seismic Evaluation of Structural Systems, Griffin Enyart
Selecting an Optimal Construction Alternative through Informed Decision-Making Highway Bridges, Abdul Wahed Mohammed
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
A Computer Model for Sustainable for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Sami Ghurmullah Al Ghamdi
Sustainable Universal Design and Zero Energy for Buildings, Ahmad Mohammad Alotaibi
Integration of Sustainability Measure into Highways, Krishna Prasad Dhakal
Investigation of Damage Detection Methods with a Wireless Sensor Network, Mark Joseph Humiecki '
Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward Zero Energy High Rise Office Buildings, Moutaz Mohammed Msawealfi
Design Recommendations for High Skew Link Slabs, Michael A. Romkema
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Optimization Computer Model for Heavy Equipment Selection, Naif Albelwi
Optimal Placement of Traffic Sensors for Traffic Operation and Management, Nahedh M. Alhubail
An Integrated Database Management System and Building Information Modeling for Sustainable Design, Sultan Althobaiti
The Design and Implementation of a Sensor Network System for Concrete Bridge Health Monitoring, Joseph John Barbera
Barrier-Based Evacuation Plan for University Campuses, Asadur Rahman
Highway Construction Staging and Intelligent Traffic Routing: A Cost Optimization Strategy, Richard C. Rhodes IV
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks, Joshua Thomas Host
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Development of Knowledge Base of Concrete Bridge Maintenance System, Bahre Karam
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Future Housing in the United States: Senior’s Housing Demand, Sandeep Singh