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Condition Assessment of Concrete Bridges using GPR Technology

Bridge Management Systems are being used worldwide by transportation agencies as a means to effectively manage the stocks of existing bridges. Quebec Ministry of Transportation own and maintain a huge inventory of over 9,600 bridges, i.e. provincial: 5,300 and municipal: 4,300 bridges. MTQ uses visual inspection, which is always subjective to operators’ technique, experience, and interpretation, to record defects on bridges and assess their conditions. Although visual inspection can find most of the external flaws; however,
it cannot detect internal defects in structures. Many efforts have been made to solve such problems using nondestructive evaluation technologies, which is still rather limited. In addition, most of the developed techniques focused on condition rating of bridge decks neglecting to include the other bridge elements. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to develop a condition assessment system for concrete bridges based upon the inspection outputs of Ground-Penetrating Radar as a NDE technology.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tarek Zayed

Student:

Partner:

Ministry of Transportation of Quebec;RADEX Detection Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Public administration

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Iterative and hypothesis driven optimization of Bull Semen Cryopreservation Media

Cryopreserved (frozen) semen provides optimal genetics to cattle and especially dairy farmers, facilitating improved breeding programs. The sperm cryopreservation process significantly reduces fertility compared to fresh sperm. Each percent of reduced fertility amounts to a significant financial loss to farmers. Thus there is great pressure on semen providers to improve post thaw fertility, as it is a significant market decider. In order to be successfully cryopreserved, sperm must undergo a number of damaging processes. Many previous researchers have looked at specific processes individually, but we believe that all parts of the cryopreservation process must be considered in an interconnected whole. Therefore, we propose a novel whole-protocol optimization strategy combining novel biophysical research with a novel experimental optimization design. This will result in an improved sperm cryopreservation protocol for SEMEX, and improved understanding of sperm damage so that well designed follow-up studies can be implemented.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James D Benson

Student:

Partner:

L'Alliance Boviteq Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Application of Light Detection and Ranging in Right-of-Way Management Program

Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is a method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances. These pulses are combined with other data (Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and inertial navigation system (INS)) to precisely obtain the position of points over the shape of the earth and its surface characteristics. The capability of LiDAR to collect an enormous amount of data makes it perfect for pipeline right-of-way (ROW) management. However, handling a large dataset and extracting the features of interest is challenging and it requires intelligent and fast algorithms to automate the process. Machine and deep learning models are able to efficiently and progressively classify different objects from LiDAR datasets which enables us to check the surroundings of the pipelines which will be addressed in this research project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shabnam Jabari

Student:

Partner:

McElhanney

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Assessment of the Stoko Novel Supportive Tight

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, is commonly injured during sports. Patients who experience ACL tears often delay or choose to forgo surgery, which can reduce knee stability and alter movement patterns. Knee bracing is a commonly used treatment method to stabilize the knee. A novel method of knee bracing has been designed by Stoko to incorporate structural support in a supportive tight. The objectives of this research are to determine the efficacy of the Stoko supportive
tight in stabilizing knee mechanics in ACL deficient patients.
30 ACL deficient patients will be recruited from a local clinic and outfitted with Stoko supportive tights. These patients will then undergo movement analysis during walking, running, and jumping withand without the supportive tights. The differences in movement patterns with and without the tights will determine the effects of the Stoko supportive tights to stabilize patients without an ACL.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Hunt

Student:

Partner:

Stoko Design

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Effectof face covering functional design on cardio pulmonary responses and athletic performance

Virus transmission from one person to the next is heightened during physical activity and team and given the unique circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for face coverings have exploded in all sectors of society. This project investigates Evolution Sports and Athletic Gear’s sports face covering prototype to evaluate the performance of these face coverings, alongside how athletes perceive both the breathability and comfortability of the mask prototype(s). The face covering intends to complement sports activities while continuing to reduce the risk of virus during activity and in close quarters (sidelines or spectating).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mojtaba Kaviani

Student:

Partner:

Evolution Sports and Athletic Gear

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Acadia University

Program:

Accelerate

Channel Propagation Study

The goal of the project is to use the data collected by Ericsson field tests to gain a better understanding of the wireless medium through which the signal travels. Such information will include physical parameters, and the direction for which the users’ signals arriver, their locations and velocities. The study will enable Ericsson to build better, more efficient, more reliable and more economic transmission and reception equipment for 5G cellular syste

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ramy Gohary;loannis Lambadaris

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Ozone Disinfection of Commercial Goods at Global Scale

This project investigates the possible use of the oxygen coproduct from electrolytic hydrogen production, as a feed to produce ozone for disinfection purposes. The shift to a hydrogen economy will see a significant increase in the amount of oxygen produced, and currently, this oxygen has no use. It is possible to capture the oxygen, and to convert oxygen to ozone. The technological challenge is to determine the limits for safe operation of the ozone disinfection processes. This project will scope the this concept with the proposed application of sterilization in a distribution warehouse.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Graeme Norval

Student:

Partner:

Fairfield Group Inc;Canadian Tire Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Suivi de l’évolution des végétaux et des substrats implantés dans des systèmes végétalisés de gestion des eaux pluviales

L’intensification du développement urbain a favorisé l’expansion des surfaces imperméables en ville et contribue ainsi à l’augmentation des eaux de ruissellement, causant une problématique pour la gestion des eaux pluviales. En effet, la densification urbaine combinée aux phénomènes de changements climatiques engendrent une augmentation des volumes d’eau à traiter dans les réseaux sanitaires des villes, en plus d’être une source de contaminants pour l’environnement. L’utilisation de noues végétalisées et aires de biorétention permet ainsi de contrôler le flux d’eau directement à la source tout en diminuant les concentrations en contaminants du milieu. L’objectif du projet proposé est donc de faire le suivi de l’évolution des végétaux et des substrats implantés dans plusieurs systèmes végétalisés dans la ville de Québec. Les résultats obtenus permettront à l’organisme partenaire d’améliorer leurs connaissances actuelles sur la croissance des végétaux et l’évolution des substrats de croissance pour ces infrastructures végétales, afin d’opter pour des meilleures stratégies d’implantation et d’entretien de ces systèmes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guillaume Grégoire;Monique Poulin

Student:

Partner:

Agiro

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Représentations et attentes des usagers envers les revêtements antifoulings actuels et futurs

Le projet entrepris par l’étudiante s’inscrit dans le projet ANR-FRQ PAINTS. Ce dernier présente un premier volet qui se consacre au développement de nouveaux revêtements antifouling (AF) sans biocides efficaces répondant aux normes environnementales en vigueur en France et au Québec. Ce projet est réalisé en collaboration par des chercheurs en sciences naturelles de l’UQAR, de l’UTLN (Université de Toulon) et de l’UBS (Université Bretagne Sud) et deux entreprises partenaires. Le projet de l’étudiante s’inscrit dans le deuxième volet du projet PAINTS, qui vise à dégager les représentations et attentes des utilisateurs envers les revêtements AF actuels et alternatifs, ainsi que les enjeux socio-écologiques et motivations pouvant influencer l’adoption des revêtements AF de nouvelle génération dans le secteur maritime. Ce volet est réalisé par des chercheurs en sciences sociales de l’UQAR et de HEC. L’objectif de la présente proposition est d’évaluer le potentiel d’adoption et d’utilisation de ces nouveaux revêtements dans des contextes environnementaux et sociaux variés, soit entre la France et le Québec. Le volet social du projet PAINTS est réalisé exclusivement par les collaborateurs québecois, d’où la TO BE CONT’.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marco ALBERIO;Emmanuel Raufflet;Karine Lemarchand

Student:

Partner:

Université de Toulon

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Selective removal of neutral nitrogen compounds from heavy gas oil and itsimpact on hydrotreating performance

Heavy gas oil (HGO) obtained from Athabasca bitumen is very difficult to hydrotreat due to high sulfur and nitrogen content. It is proposed that removal of non-basic nitrogen species from HGO prior to hydrotreating will strongly enhance desulfurization process and improve the length of catalytic cycle. The goal of this research is to develop a novel pretreatment process employing heterogeneously cross-linked macroporous polymer poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) as the hydrophilic support coupled with different organic compounds such as tetranitrofluorenone (TEFN) for selective removal of neutral nitrogen heterocyclic compounds from HGO. The proposed project if successful will have a major impact on efficient removal of nitrogen and sulfur atoms from HGO derived from Athabasca bitumen and will benefit oil sands operations in Western Canada, particularly Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Suncor Ltd. who are the main producer of synthetic crude oil from oil sands.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ajay Dalai

Student:

Partner:

Syncrude Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Espaces qui touchent

Le projet « Espaces qui touchent » s’inscrit dans une recherche-création intitulée « Concevoir à l’état brut : la fonction tactile et les matières premières pour enraciner l’architecture ».
L’étude part d’un constat d’ordre anthropologique : l’apparente perte de racines dans les créations humaines et plus particulièrement, dans la conception d’espaces architecturaux. En contrepoint à cette tendance à l’abstraction, l’utilisation des matières biosourcées (des matières qui gardent l’état le moins éloigné de son état d’origine : la terre, la paille, la pierre, le bois…) et la mise en avant d’un rapport tactile et plus direct au monde pourraient être des alliés pour créer des espaces qui réaffirment une liaison sensible au corps et réamorcent un génie des lieux.
La construction d’une installation artistique, conçue en prêtant une attention particulière au sens du toucher, permettra d’explorer la potentialité architecturale de ces matières en lien avec les sensations corporelles dans un espace.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Howes

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

LIDAR urban scene infrastructure asset feature extraction

Canadian Communities are facing a tidal wave of physical infrastructure debt as their physical assets deteriorate due to age. This project aims to use urban LiDAR data (“streetscapes”) and computer vision to identify key physical assets such as (signs, curbs, centerline roads, streetlights, and other features) by there location (latitude / longitude) and key physical characteristics (size (height, width, length, thickness) and other characteristics. The objective is to use advanced technology to speed up the data collection process to aid in the identification of what assets are managed and their location.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

McElhanney

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

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