It is known that steel structures exhibit enhanced strength when they experience dynamic loads (e.g. collisions) versus static loads (e.g. bearing loads). A model for this enhanced strength was created by Cowper and Symonds in 1957, however it is currently only applicable to room temperatures. It is the aim of this project to extend the […]

Exploration and production of oil and gas in deepwater increases the demand for offshore research not only in Canada but also in other parts of the world. In deepwater, large floating platfonns are attached to the seafloor by steel catenary type risers. The risers are generally highly stressed near the touchdown point at the seabed. […]

It has been demonstrated in the previous research that monitoring only one point as the sole region of insulation degradation is not sufficient for operational safety of high-voltage bushings. Therefore, monitoring a wider volume of the high stress region inside the bushing using ECT sensing becomes a necessity for earlier detection of defects. In this […]

Soil washing (SESW) is a remediation process which utilizes surfactants in treating soils and sludges which are contaminated with one or more contaminants. This process, however, has not been employed on soils that are contaminated with Bunker C; a fuel derivative which is a very common contaminant in many industrial areas and seaports due to […]

Over the last few years, optical fiber sensors have seen an increased acceptance as well as a widespread use for structural sensing and monitoring in civil engineering. FBG sensors have all the advantages attributed to the optical fibers. In addition, they can be easily multiplexed in a serial fashion along a single fiber. The experimental […]

In this internship cluster, the graduate student interns will investigate relevant research topics facing the offshore industry operating in harsh offshore and ocean environments. The research topics will include the investigation of ice loads and shallow water waves, response of floating structures and dynamic positioning in harsh environments, structural integrity of vessels and structures in […]

The goal of the proposed research project is to use bias corrected climate model output to drive a hydrological model of the Churchill River Basin in Labrador. This represents a major milestone in an existing research collaboration between Memorial University and Nalcor Energy, the primary objective of which is to determine the effects of climate […]

With dramatic improvements in vessel performance and tactical systems of high speed crafts in recent years, naval, coast guard and law enforcement agencies increasingly task them to complete a growing range of operational objectives. The combination of faster vessels, more sophisticated systems and extended responsibilities has driven fleet operators to re-examine how their boat crews […]

Onshore and offshore pipe systems may be subject to loading events that result in mechanical response exceeding the material strength. There are technical and economic incentives for developing non-conventional, higher strength materials for use in long distance, large diameter and high pressure transmission pipeline systems. There exists uncertainty on the key factors influencing the mechanical […]

The Induced Polarization (IP) method of exploration geophysics can sense the depth, size and composition of certain metallic ore bodies. Measurements from within boreholes that surround an ore body can help determine its size and hence its economic worth. Such geophysical methods of determining the economic viability of a deposit are cheaper than doing so […]

In 2015, Canada exported $6 billion in fish and seafood. Fishing is important not only economically, but also socially, and environmentally. In order to have seafood now and into the future, sustainable development of the fisheries is important. One way to make sure that fishing is being done in this way, is to recognize and […]

The project is focusing on developing a silica breccia product having a superior reactivity that allows this product to be used widely as an alternative supplementary cementing material in cement mixtures. The new developed silica breccia product will be tested for effectiveness as a supplementary cementing material based on the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) test […]