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Numerical Investigation of Long-Term Settlement of Waba Dam

Waba Dam is a zoned earth fill structure that was constructed on a deep soft, sensitive marine clay layer. This marine clay layer is characterized by its low shear strength and a large void ratio. During the last 32 years, the dam and its foundation has settled over 1.5 m (5 ft). Piezometric readings indicated that the excess pore water pressure in the foundation has not yet fully dissipated. Therefore, to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the dam it remains prudent to predict the deformation performance and check whether any adverse behaviour is likely to develop during its life span. The research is to deal with safety and stability concerns of Waba Dam on marine clay in Canada. The findings of this research will help to design and maintain the safe operation of embankment dams on marine clays in Canada and around the world.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Jinyuan Liu

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Ontario Power Generation (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Utilities

Université :

Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme :

Accelerate

Examination of key nutrition, health, environmental, and welfare issues in swine to improve sustainability and societal acceptance of pork production

In order to remain competitive, pig producers must continually evolve to address current and emerging challenges to the Canadian swine industry. The Prairie Swine Centre has developed a multidisciplinary research program aimed at addressing key issues within the swine industry related to environment, society, safety, and sustainability. The main research projects included in this proposed program include: 1) establishment of processing conditions required to optimize the feeding value of wheat and barley for swine, 2) increasing value of environmental enrichment for sows, 3) determination of optimal density for nursery pigs, and 4) evaluation of the presence of airborne pathogens in swine facilities and development of effective air filtration to minimize the impact of these contaminants. The results of this program will have important implications for the swine industry and, since the research will be conducted under circumstances representing actual production environment and practices, it is anticipated that producer-members of the partner organization will be able to readily adapt knowledge gained from this program into current practices. Adaptation by these producers will further result in improvement of future research programs and lead to dissemination of knowledge to the entire Canadian and North American industry.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Denise Beaulieu;Jennifer Brown;Bernardo Predicala

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Sask Pork;Gowans Feed Consulting

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability & the Environment

Université :

Prairie Swine Centre Inc; University of Saskatchewan

Programme :

Accelerate

Characterizing fucoidan-degrading enzymes from marine bacterium

Fucoidan is a polysaccharide found in brown algae (seaweed). ARC Medical Devices Inc. markets fucoidan purified from brown algae for post-surgical veterinary use to reduce interorgan adhesion development. This product works very effectively, prompting a desire to develop a similar product for use in humans. The challenge to this, however, is that fucoidan is an extremely large molecule of heterogeneous composition, making it difficult to meet the higher standards of purity and homogeneity required of medical materials for use in human subjects. Our proposed solution is to harness naturally occurring enzymes found in marine bacteria and use these bio-processing enzymes to tailor the structure and size of fucoidan, and/or synthesize fucoidan fragments, such that the material is of more defined size and composition and can ultimately be obtained in large quantities of high purity.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Alisdair Boraston

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

ARC Medical Devices Inc

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Victoria

Programme :

Accelerate

Identifying and understanding the impact of competing goals on self-care compliance among patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Failure to follow self-care recommendations for chronic heart failure (CHF) not only threatens patients’ lives and well-being, but is costly to the health care system. Most approaches to increasing patient compliance are based on the assumption that individuals will adhere when armed with information about “what” (to do) and “why” (they should do it). We argue that this approach misses the mark by failing to address the “so what?”, that is, the CHF and Non-CHF related goals and values that really matter to patients. The aims of this study are to 1) develop a clinic-friendly tool to assess patient goals and competing priorities, and 2) determine whether competing priorities predict patient compliance above and beyond level of patient knowledge. It is expected that findings will inform the design of future CHF self-management interventions and also help Sykes Assistance Services develop wellness-coaching programs for individuals in the workplace.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Leora Swartzman

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Western University

Programme :

Accelerate

Effet des cellules dynamiques sur la performance des entreprises réseaux et les facteurs de succès d’implantation

L’objectif du projet est d’implanter efficacement un aménagement d’usine préalablement conçu lors d’un travail effectué en partenariat avec l’entreprise, l’UQTR et le CNRC. L’implantation faite dans le dernier stage a permis de récolter des informations particulièrement pertinentes pour la suite des choses. Cette implantation d’un aménagement d’usine en cellules dynamiques et ligne d’assemblage mixte a permis d’augmenter la productivité et la flexibilité de l’entreprise, mais il reste encore plusieurs éléments à travailler. On parle notamment d’un système de planification efficace, l’implantation d’un système qualité, un système de gestion des stocks fonctionnel, de l’implantation de méthodes de travail standards dans tous les départements et un mode de communication efficace et continuel. D’autres activités pourront être effectuées telles que l’implantation de techniques d’amélioration continue, les équipes de résolution de problèmes multidisciplinaires, la réorganisation de certaines tâches pré-production, la conception modulaire, etc. dans les cas où le temps soit disponible.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Georges Abdul-Nour

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Nita Labeling Equipment Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Programme :

Accelerate

IMMERSe Gamification and Organizational Development

Gamification is the use of game-like mechanisms in non-game settings to motivate people and achieve goals. IMMERSe and ODScore are collaborating to investigate how gamification can be used to help people manage tasks and attain goals in workplace settings. Individuals in teams and organizations around the world are trying to adopt Lean and Agile goal attainment practices, which have game-like mechanics, e.g. moving physical tokens across boards. We want to know if amplifying the game-like attributes of these practices will help people adopt Lean and Agile goal attainment. Also, people tend to adopt these practices in a fit of enthusiasm and then abandon them after a few weeks. We are interested in seeing if gamification can help people to re-engage and start using goal-attainment practices again. Specifically, we are interested to see if there are gamified solutions better suited for different situations, depending on individual characteristics or team cultures. If so, this can form the basis of a new consulting practice that may include tools and assessments. At a minimum, the findings of this research can be used for advisory purposes to help people use and adopt Lean and Agile techniques.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Neil Randall

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

ODScore

Discipline :

Sociology

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of Waterloo

Programme :

Accelerate

Developing internal fiber chromatography, a new column designed for liquid, gas and supercritical fluid chromatography

The research will lead to the development of a new device capable of separating hundreds of compounds in a complex mixture as they travel through a newly designed apparatus. The device will drastically improve on existing technology and the interns will work to model how the device works and develop ways to model its function then build and test a variety of prototypes. In one form of the device fiber optics will be used to permit the use of specific frequencies of light to selectively energize some specific compounds while leaving others retained on the device. The device will enable faster and more selective chemical analysis for many different applications from detection of biomarkers of disease to monitoring pollutants in the environment.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Mina Hoorfar;Homayoun Najjaran;Wesley Zandberg

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Supra Research and Development

Discipline :

Physics

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Programme :

Accelerate

Développement d’un enduit pour les membranes d’étanchéité respirantes

En partenariat avec la Chaire de Recherche Industrielle en Environnement et Biotechnologie (CRIEB) de l’UQTR, Papiers C.C.T a entrepris un programme de recherche sur les enduits pour les membranes d’étanchéité. Les mandats sont de développer de nouveaux enduits respirant afin d’éviter les phénomènes de
condensation interstitielle et d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments. Le présent stage cadre dans ce programme. Le stagiaire sera appelé à faire l’optimisation des enduits développés lors du premier stage et à les rendre respirants. Parallèlement à ces objectifs, le stagiaire doit faire le développement de nouveaux enduits et étudier leurs conditions de mise en production. Pour valider le cahier des charges, les échanges thermique des enduits seront déterminés par DSC puis couchés sur une membrane nano(micro)poreuse et caractérisés par les méthodes RET (resistance evaporative transfert), MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate) et d’infiltrométrie. Les propriétés mécaniques des enduits seront aussi évaluées.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Simon Barnabé

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Papiers C.C.T. Inc

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Programme :

Accelerate

Analysis of Visual Language for a Novel Gesture-Based Interface that Supports Improved Cross-Functional Development

The following document explores the impact of visual language and new gesture-based tools to create prototypes that can be used in the final stages of production. With the contemporary ample use of different prototyping tools to create iOS applications, the interaction between designers and programmers is evolving based on what these tools allow. Small cross-function teams observe a disconnection between what the designer initially animates with what the
developer programs at the end of the pipeline. Is it possible to develop a visual language that supports a gesture-based tool that can be used by both designers and software developers? This research will provide the analysis and information to build such a novel tool, aiming to solve the relevant challenge designers and developers face when working in small multidisciplinary teams

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

David Fracchia

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Slant Design & Marketing Inc

Discipline :

Computer science

Secteur :

Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

Simon Fraser University - Centre for Digital Media

Programme :

Accelerate

Optimisation de formulations de mousses de polyuréthane pour des applications en génie civil

La mousse de polyuréthane offre de larges avantages grâce à sa faible densité, à sa facilité de mise en forme, à son excellente capacité comme isolant thermique et acoustique et à sa bonne résistance mécanique et aux produits chimiques entre autres. Elle a donc trouvé des applications dans plusieurs secteurs dont le génie civil. Par exemple, les mousses de polyuréthane sont utilisées sous forme de panneaux pour l’isolation thermique des bâtiments. Elles peuvent également être injectées localement pour rehausser et consolider des zones de chaussées affaissées. Ce projet vise à optimiser les formulations des mousses de polyuréthane pour améliorer leurs performances, en particulier face aux sollicitations environnementales et autres subies en service, et à développer des produits plus respectueux de l’environnement.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Eric David

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Groupe CTT;SOPREMA

Discipline :

Earth science

Secteur :

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

Université :

École de technologie supérieure

Programme :

Accelerate

Pre-clinical development of a novel antioxidant

Both ?-lipoic acid (ALPHA-LA) and Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) are used to control many diseases due to their antioxidant . We have evidence indicating if the two compounds are chemically attached, superior pharmaceutical properties are achieved. These evidence have resulted in a patent that gives the sponsoring Company exclusivity on its use. The proposed project is developed to 1) synthesize the product and develop a formulation with optimal properties. Our initial goal which is the subject of this proposal, focuses on an anti-aging topical cream.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Fakhreddin Jamali

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Nou Life Sciences Inc

Discipline :

Life Sciences

Secteur :

Manufacturing

Université :

University of Alberta

Programme :

Accelerate

Development and application of non-metallic component strategies

Non-metallic technologies, including composite materials, have the potential to improve aircraft engines performances and fuel efficiency, and therefore gained a lot of popularity in the aerospace sector in the past decades. Therefore, the overall objective of this research project is to develop an understanding of all available non-metallic technologies, their maturity and value proposition when applied to Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. The intern will contribute to accelerate the development and incorporation of specific non-metallic components in Pratt & Whitney engines. The intern will also identify design system updates necessary for non-metallic materials and technologies. Finally, the project will lead to the elaboration of design guidelines and protocols for the design, manufacturing and testing of non-metallic components specifically for P&WC products. The project will allow a focused approach to leverage the capability of non-metallic technologies that will improve product competitiveness and support of long term sustainability goals.

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Superviseur du corps professoral :

Pascal Hubert

Étudiant :

Partenaire :

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline :

Engineering

Secteur :

Aerospace; Technology; Other

Université :

McGill University

Programme :

Accelerate

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