This community houses the theses and dissertations of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Due to copyright restrictions, the collection contains both open access and university access theses and dissertations. University access items are only available to SDSU users, and on-campus visitors. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institution’s interlibrary loan services.
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Residual Product Effects on Soil-Water Retention Curves, Daniel R. Pirkl
Fecal Coliform Destruction in Wastewater Biosolids using Heat Treatment, Jeremy S. Wurpts
ETDS from 1998
THM Precursor Removal in the Rapid Small-Scale Column Test, Dawn R. Hull
Effects of Temperature, Water Hardness, and Recirculation on Copper Corrosion, Brian R. Weiss
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
A Field-Scale Study to Determine the Effects of Fractures on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Glacial Till Deposits, Michael J. Butler
The Effects of Aeration and pH Adjustment on Copper Corrosion, Joeseph Anthony Honner
Reduction of Wastewater Sludge Pathogens Using Heat Treatment, Satyanarayana R. Konapalli
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
A Comparison of Operation & Maintenance Costs of Wastewater Treatment Facilities for Four South Dakota Cities, Terry L. Aaker
Copper Corrosion Demonstration Testing Using Electrochemical Techniques, Brian Frank Bollig
An Evaluation of Groundwater Nitrate Concentrations Near Aurora, South Dakota, Darin J. Feist
Effects of Fractures and Sample Size on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Glacial Till, Jeffrey Michael Kortan
Simulation of Drainage Discharge and Analysis of Soil Selenium Concentrations for the Lake Andes-Wagner Project, Ramesha Manjegowda
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Printed Circuit Board Process Wastewater Characterization and Treatment, Chin Fei Chew
The Effects of Permeameter Size and Wet-Dry Cycling on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Clay, Donald Joseph Duncan II
Co-Disposal of Sioux Falls Water and Wastewater Sludges, Eric Paul Peters
The Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Glacial Till Soils, Sridhar Dulipeta Rama
ETDS from 1993
Pre-Recharge Ground Water Characteristics of the Huron Ground Water Recharge Demonstration Project Site, Darin Lee Brickman
Effects of Huron Water Treatment Plant Operations on the Injectate Quality of the Huron Groundwater Recharge Demonstration Project, Mark Alan Hardie
Permeability of Bentonite and Bentonite Based Backfills, Mark Alan Herman
Impact of Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment on Groundwater at Huron, South Dakota, James Price Housiaux
A Model for a Municipal Wastewater Nitrification Process, Osabuogbe Christopher Igbinedion
The Use of Seepage Meters to Measure Seepage Entering a Gravel Pit, Chris Alan Lemke
Experimental and Computerized Simulation of Water Quality Changes Due to Injectate-Ground Water Intermixing During Artificial Recharge of the Warren Aquifer Near Huron, SD, Delron Vaughn Peters
Numerical Ground Water Flow Model for Analysis and Prediction of Artificial Recharge to a Glacial Aquifer, Larry D. Putnam
Class C Fly Ash Utilization in Soil Stabilization, Susan Kay Sutthill
ETDS from 1992
An Investigation of Attributes Influencing the Quality of Model 1490T Toner Cartridge, Tan Chong Hin
The Effects of Wet-Dry Cycling on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Clay, Katherine Ann Redlin
Analysis of Strain Readings on I-90 Bridge #50-189-164, Keith M. Stroh
Longitudinal Crack Analysis in Concrete Prestressed Girders: Justification and Implementation, Robert B. Szrot
ETDS from 1991
Effects of Air Stripping on Rotating Biological Contractor Performance, Deepak L. Bhojwani
Analysis of Clear Water Treatment and Associated Costs for the East Acres Subdivision in the City of Brookings, South Dakota, Philip W. Jorgenson
ETDS from 1990
Ozone Pilot Plant Studies of Six Municipal Water Supplies, Bradley S. Bjerke
Analysis of Dakota, Minnesota, & Eastern Railroad Bridge Number 1509, Carey L. Bretsch
Comparison of Sludge Characteristics Obtained From Precipitation Treatment of Plating Wastewater, Hwa Meng Chan
Effects of Iron on Manganese Removal by Coal/Greensand Filtration in Conjunction With Aeration and Ozonation, Seng-Fong Lee
The Regeneration of Manganese Greensand With Permanganate Produced Using Ozone, Sim Aun Ong
ETDS from 1989
The Effect of Fibers on the Physical Properties, Serviceability, and Ultimate Load Capacity of Cellular Concrete Beams, Hamid Behdad
Batch Regeneration Manganese Greensand Filters for Removal of Ra 226/228 from the Garretson South Dakota Drinking Water Supply, Bryan DeSmet
The Effect of Ozonation on Pipe Corrosion and Water Stability, Jan E. Hardie
Sediment Transport Procedure for Nonuniform Bed Sediment by Modification of the Ackers and White Procedure, Hock Hwee Heng
Bench-Scale Ozonation Pilot System for Manganese Removal from Ground Water, Soonpil Ho
Alkalinity and pH Adjustment in Wastewater Treatment Using Lime Sludge, Eric W. Meintsma
Physical Properties, Serviceability and Ultimate Strength of Fibrous Lightweight Concrete Beams, Aqil F. Sawalma
ETDS from 1988
The Effect of Mineral Filler, Asphalt Content, and Curing Time on the Properties of Cold Mixes When Used for Low-volume Roads, Naser A. Abdalla
Evaluation of Groundwater Monitoring Data at the Madison Infiltration-Percolation Wastewater System, Byung-Chun Choi
Evaluation of Selected Methods for Estimating Flood Peaks for Small Watersheds in South Dakota, Chee Chai Kian
Investigation of the Causes of Observed Translations in a Series of Abutments of Concrete Box Girder Bridges, Craig Richard Lenning
Hard Water : Occurrence, Health Effects, and Consumer Drinking Practices in Brookings and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Hock Chin Wong
ETDS from 1987
Sump Pump Survey and Loading Analysis of Sewers in the East Acres Subdivision of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, Ronald Gene Abraham
Anaerobic Codigestion of Whey in Municipal Sludge Digesters, Allan Dean Erickson
Ozonation Pilot Treatment of a Surface Water Supply: Ancillary Studies, Fairmont, Minnesota, Brian Lee Hoellein
Ozonation of a Municipal Groundwater Supply and Water Purification Plant Treatment Process Modifications to Prevent Trihalomethane Formation, Warren William Kersten
A General Procedure to Calculate Fall Velocity Over the Full Range of Sediment Sizes, Saher Shukri Khilfeh
Ozonation Pilot Treatment of a Surface Water Supply for Odor Control, Fairmont, Minnesota, Lyle Duane Munce
The Effect of Steel Fibers and Compressive Reinforcement on the Plastic Rotation Capacity and Properties of Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams, Nizam A. Qassem
Process Parameters for Separate-Stage Nitrification Activated Sludge Systems in Cold Environments, Kenneth T. Scheffler
Suitability of Water from a Gravel Pit Pond in East Brookings as a Public Water Supply, Timothy Dean Stefanich
ETDS from 1986
Effect of Steel Fibers on Precast Dapped-end Beam Connections, Jamal M. Ajina
Assessment and Improvement of the Modified Ackers and White Sediment Transport Procedure, Mohammed H. Bagherzadeh
Ozonation of a Municipal Surface Water Supply to Reduce Trihalomethanes, Odor, Chlorine Demand, and Organics, Pen-Shi Peter Lee
Impacts of Large-scale Gravel Excavations, Precipitation, and Runoff on Groundwater Movement and Quality, Mark L. Perry
ETDS from 1985
Modification of Toffaleti's Procedure for Sediment Transport, Janice Froehlich
Debonding Phenomenon of the Sioux Quartzite, Najim A. Heidari
Evaluation of Gravel Excavation on Ground Water Movement and Quality, Nilaksh Kothari
Modification of the Ackers and White Transport Equation to Permit Calculation by Size Fractions, Jeff A. Lewandowski
Ozonation and Manganese Greensand Filtration for Iron and Manganese Removal from a Municipal Groundwater Supply, Cary Pieterick
Seasonal Effect of Large-scale Gravel Excavation on Ground Water Quality, James R. Rasmussen
The Performance of Quartzite and Natural Aggregate in Flexible Pavement : A Case Study, Mohammed Hossien Roghani
ETDS from 1984
Energy Conservation Potential at the Brookings Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Barry Delano Johnson
Manganese Greensand Contact Bed Filtration of a Municipal Groundwater Supply for Iron and Manganese Removal, Terry Kirschenman
Improved Procedure to Compute Fall Velocity for Naturally Worn Sediment particles, Michael Richard Knofczynski
The Effects of Steel Fibers on the Plastic Rotation Capacity and Properties of Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams, Khani Sahebjam
ETDS from 1983
Ozonation of a Municipal Surface Water Supply to Reduce Trihalomethane Formation and the Use of Surrogate Parameters to Predict Trihalomethane Concentrations, Daniel John Graber
Ozonation of a Municipal Groundwater Supply to Reduce Iron and Manganese, Steven Lance Schjodt
Suitability of Selected Organisms for Monitoring Leachate at a Refuse Disposal Site, John Nathan True
ETDS from 1982
The Effect of Steel Fibers on the Properties and Behavior of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beams, Saadi Jaber Musa
Ozonation of a Municipal Surface Water Supply to Reduce Odor and Enhance Flocculation, David Edward Nusz
Ozonation of a Municipal Surface Water Supply to Reduce Organics and Chlorine Demand and Enhance Flocculation, Lawrence James Van Hout
ETDS from 1981
Probable Causes of Cracking in a Series of Reinforced Concrete Box Girder Bridges, Steven Milton Bjordahl
ETDS from 1980
Groundwater Quality in the Vicinity of Seeping Stablilization Ponds, Gary Lee Bleeker
Design, Construction, and Performance Evaluation of an Ozonation Pilot Plant, Delvin Edward Deboer
Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Infiltration Heat-loss Results in Two Residential Houses in Brookings, South Dakota, Fereidoon Delfanian
The Effectiveness of Aeration and Potassium Permanganate Oxidation and Filtration on Removal of Iron and Manganese from Ground Water, Steven J. Quail
ETDS from 1979
An Investigation of Engineering Decision-making in a California Clean Water Grant Project, Lauren Elliot Silver
Nitrogent Removals by High-rate Infiltration of Wastewater, Richard J. Waples
ETDS from 1978
The Practicality of the Caldwell-Lawrence Diagrams for Predicting Lime-Softened Water Quality, James A. Arndt
Hydraulic Characteristics of a Rapid Infiltration Land Treatment System, Brian A. Borgstadt
Ground Water Quality Variation at a Rapid Infiltration Land Treatment System Used for Tertiary Wastewater Treatment, Thomas W. Drake
The Effect of Potassium Permanganate on the Removal of Iron and Manganese from Ground Water, Mohammad Reza Farvardin
Bearing Capacity of Eccentrically Loaded Surface Footings on a Sand Layer Resting on a Rough Rigid Base, Roland Dale Maynard
Bearing Capacity of Surface Footings on a Sand Layer Resting on a Rigid Rough Base, Tom Walter Pfeifle
An In-Plant Waste Survey of an Egg-Processing Plant, James R. Schultz
Treatment Capabilities of a Rapid Infiltration Pilot Unit Treating Stabilization Pond Effluent, Richard G. Seas
ETDS from 1977
Evaluation of Selected Sludge Disposal Methods, William W. Brinker
Probabilities of Solar Weather, Hand-Hung Chen
Meeting Wastewater Discharge Standards by Use of High-Rate Infiltration-Percolation Basins, Larry D. DeMers
The Fate of Nitrogen in Wastewater Applied to Rapid Infiltration-Percolation Basins, John Peter Dickinson
Use of Municipal Water Quality Data to Estimate Suitability of Lagoon Effluents for Irrigation, Dale Allen Johnson
Infiltration-Percolation Capacities and Groundwater Table Influence of a High-Rate Land Wastewater Disposal System, Alan L. Larson
Winter Operating Constraints of a High-Rate Infiltration-Percolation Treatment System for Wastewater, Eugene A. Miller