Public rail transit maintenance includes ensuring that rails are free from the corrugation that develops naturally as trains traverse the rail. Detecting corrugation typically requires manual measurement of rail condition using a specialized measurement trolley. In a recent study we established a relationship between corrugation and the noise level produced by the train suggesting that […]

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a prominent damage mechanism in the hydrocarbon industries which results in the leaks and even lead to catastrophes. There are numerous spacer systems developed till date including Integrity Product’s Novel PTFE spacer wrap and Novel Insulation Ventilation system (IVS) which are studied comprehensively via Mitacs funded projects. All these spacer […]

Dans un contexte de changements climatiques et de transition énergétique, il est primordial de pouvoir développer des solutions technologiques qui vont permettre de faire face aux défits à venir. C’est dans ce contexte qu’il nous est venu l’idée de développer une solution 360° qui va non seulement prendre en compte la demande énergétique du clients […]

The proposed project aims to generate wind-optimal aircraft trajectories for the North Atlantic airspace, which will not only benefit the airlines by allowing them to fly the preferred routes and save on carbon emissions, flight time and fuel costs, but also benefit air traffic by providing safe separation between flights through the use of strategic […]

The goal of this project is to study the potential of targeted public sector procurement spending to advance the goals of Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #92. A commitment to increase targets for allocation of public procurement spending by anchor institutions to local Indigenous entrepreneurs could increase the amount of money retained in the […]

As the Shannex team move towards enhancing the processes of onboarding our newly hired employees from all areas of the healthcare team we are focusing on making improvements within orientation which will positively reflect upon retention. The project will focus on understanding the current roles, needs and contributions of the individuals in our continuum of […]

Canada’s construction industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, but it also generates a significant amount of waste, with much of its value lost when materials reach their end of life. This research project, being conducted in collaboration with CSA Group, will develop a strategic framework for the circular built environment in Canada. […]

Our project aims to improve our understanding of the limits of exercise capacity by using a novel model for critical power, the highest intensity at which a steady state can be achieved in cycling. We will test whether the modified 3-parameter critical power model fits power-duration data better than existing models. This will involve well-trained […]

de professionnels du milieu, pour produire une fiche technique expliquant l’entretien de différentes phytotechnologies qui sont des solutions inspirées de la nature qui misent sur l’utilisation des végétaux pour résoudre diverses problématiques environnementales. La fiche touchera aux toitures et murs végétalisés, biorétentions, marais filtrants, bandes riveraines et haies brise-vent. Les enjeux liés à l’entretien des […]

Residency is a rigorous and highly demanding part of medical education during which time there are multiple demands on trainee’s time and often as a result high rates of isolation and burnout. This is especially prevalent during the final examination year of training. Several factors have been identified by students to be protective and supportive […]

High Voltage DC Transmission (HVDC) is used for bulk power transfer over long distances. Manitoba Hydro system involves collection of AC power in the north where it is converted to DC and then transferred to southern Manitoba (approx 900km) where it is converted back to AC to feed consumers. Recently the problems of inter area […]

Consider a question that a policymaker might have: which economic factors have causal effects on the median housing price in a region? Answering this question requires gathering historical observations of house prices and economic factors of interest and performing statistical analysis to asses causal effects. But what if the policymaker does not exactly know which […]