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Measuring ultrasound backscatter in brazed plates with lap joints

This project is designed to develop an inspection and evaluation method for structural brazed joints using ultrasounds. Priorities for such an application include the ability to ensure the integrity of brazed assemblies and detect internal flaws and vulnerabilities in the microstructure. Developing a reliable inspection method is essential for the use of structural brazed joints in aircraft-engine design and construction. This study will also complement brazing specifications for structural applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Philippe Bocher

Student:

Lofti Toubal

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Study of dielectric response in progressive tension-increase tests on stator windings on large rotating machines

Progressive tension-increase tests are one of the diagnostic methods currently used by Hydro-Québec for the stator isolation system on its hydro alternators. This test is part of MIDA, an expert diagnostics toolkit in use at Hydro-Québec. The effect of certain flaws affecting the quality of the signal during the test, especially with regard to the problem of copper-insulation delamination, has yet to be investigated. The research includes laboratory tests and mathematical modelling of current-tension curves in progressive tension-increase tests, which are also the project’s two objectives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Eric David

Student:

Simon Bernier

Partner:

IREQ

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Energy

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Rule Based Systems in Parametric Modeling

Computer‐Aided Design (CAD) systems have matured into comprehensive environments that enable designers to efficiently represent and refine their designs. Parametric modeling, in which a design can be easily altered after it is made, is a major recent development in the building sector of the CAD industry. Bentley's Generative Components (GC) is a one such system. This MITACS ACCELERATE project with Bentley Systems, Incorporated, developers of engineering, design and CAD software, aims at improvements in a key aspect of GC and at new knowledge of algorithms and interfaces for design systems. It will use results from a separate research area in CAD. In generative design, rules are used to specify actions that a design system may take autonomously. The project will increase the adaptability of GC part libraries by using rules whereby parts can automatically detect where they can be applied within a design. The result will be increased efficiency in using parametric models and greater ability of such models to change when new information is made available to the design process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Robert Woodbury

Student:

Davis Marques, Karine Kozlova,Roham Sheikholeslami, Maryam Maleki

Partner:

Bentley Systems Incorporated

Discipline:

Interactive arts and technology

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Process Visualization, Communication and Collaboration in Design Teams

Computer‐Aided Design (CAD) systems have matured into comprehensive environments that enable designers to efficiently represent and refine their designs. Parametric modeling, in which a design can be easily altered after it is made, is a major recent development in the building sector of the CAD industry. Bentley's Generative Components (GC) is one such system. It implements a suite of tools that supports designers in developing adaptable part libraries, in configuring designs to fit context and in reusing design work across projects. This project with Bentley Systems, Incorporated, developers of engineering, design and CAD software, aims at improvements in a key aspect of GC and at new knowledge of algorithms and interfaces for design systems. Specifically, it will combine transactions and scripting to better enable designers to communicate, share and reuse their work within design teams. The result will be increased designer capability in adapting and refining design ideas within and across projects.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Robert Woodbury

Student:

Davis Marques, Karine Kozlova, Roham Sheikholeslami, Maryam Maleki

Partner:

Bentley Systems Incorporated

Discipline:

Interactive arts and technology

Sector:

Digital media

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Parametric Design Patterns

Computer‐Aided Design (CAD) systems have matured into comprehensive environments that enable designers to efficiently represent and refine their designs. Parametric modeling, in which a design can be easily altered after it is made, is a major recent development in the building sector of the CAD industry. Bentley's Generative Components (GC) is a one such system. To use GC effectively designers build models in logical pieces and often write programs in its scripting language. In doing so, they must use skills that are more typical to computer programming than to design. This project with Bentley Systems, Incorporated, developers of engineering, design and CAD software, will use design patterns to increase the ability to designers to produce good models and code while keeping their focus on design tasks. A design pattern is a generic solution to a shared problem. A pattern provides both problem solving strategies and exemplary code implementing multiple versions of its ideas. The project will greatly expand an existing pattern collection and confirm its utility for designers through empirical studies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Robert Woodbury

Student:

Davis Marques, Karine Kozlova,Roham Sheikholeslami, Maryam Maleki

Partner:

Bentley Systems Incorporated

Discipline:

Interactive arts and technology

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Modeling a Wireless Network Emulator

As mobile users are becoming more demanding and mobile devices are becoming more advanced, end to‐end Quality of Service (QoS) and improvement of user experience becomes an important issue. Traffic management plays a major role in mobility management. Previously proposed solutions for mobility management generally do not address the variability of the wireless link which leads to less optimized and less efficient use of network resources. It is therefore important to develop differentiated service delivery and traffic management for wireless networks in order to profitably drive mass service adoption. Mobidia’s solution (.Wave) enhances network capacity, improves user experience, adds more intelligence in the network and offers traffic management solutions. In this MITACS ACCEELRATE project the research team develops a UMTS network model, a Third Generation (3G) wireless protocol, for the purpose of emulating a wireless network environment to evaluate the end‐to‐end user experience and performance of Mobidia’s .Wave solution. The proposed network emulator model mimics the uplink and downlink bandwidth variations and delay and parameters suitable for testing the .Wave in a real wireless network environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Victor Leung

Student:

Peyman TalebiFard

Partner:

Mobidia Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Mathematics in Canada to 1980

The overall aim of the project is to produce a survey history of mathematics in Canada to be used as a Historical Assessment by the Canada Museum of Science and Technology. This will concentrate primarily on the period following European colonization, in both French-speaking and English‐Speaking contexts. The research team proposes to cover the period up to roughly 1980. The work is to be designed expressly to facilitate the development of museum collections on mathematics and the mathematical sciences, and will aim to identify desiderata for such collections. However, it is also expected that the report, planned for 150 pages, will serve as a free‐standing reference work on this subject for the historical research community. The intern will focus on work in English Canada, filling in gaps in earlier work by the supervisor up to 1945 and doing basic documentary work on the period 1945‐1980.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Tom Archibald

Student:

Brenda Davison and Menolly Lysne

Partner:

Canada Museum of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Green Technology – the Role the Municipal Government Can Play

Despite being in a natural environment for success, Vancouver’s green technology industry has yet to take‐off. The Vancouver Economic Development commission, as part of its mandate, is seeking ways to help existing businesses and make policy recommendations to the City of Vancouver with regards to the green technology sector. The research project being undertaken focuses on determining the key opportunities for the green technology industry in Vancouver at the municipal level. How can municipal standards, procurement, and government programs be leveraged to provide opportunities for local companies to demonstrate and deploy their solutions? In order to undertake this assessment, the intern must also provide an understanding of what the green technology industry and market look like in Vancouver. The intern will engage in various methods to complete the project: desk-based research, interviews, and roundtable forums. The VEDC will use the results of the study as a basis for commencing further discussion in formulating both an economic analysis and its recommendations to the city.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. James Tansey

Student:

Jeetesh Rup

Partner:

Vancouver Economic Development Commission

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating International Recruiters in the Context of Temporary Foreign Worker

Levels of temporary migration to Canada have increased steadily and continue to do so, because temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are seen as one solution to labour shortages in certain sectors. Private international labour brokers play an integral role in recruiting workers and facilitating TFW migration, and this project will examine the characteristics and role of these agencies operating in British Columbia. Through a series of interviews with employers, industry association representatives, foreign workers who migrated through an agency, and with labour brokers/recruiters across a range of industries and sectors, including construction, tourism/hospitality, and retail/service, the intern will sketch out the regulatory context of these agencies and construct a “profile” of recruiters operating in B.C. This research project will compile information to assist employers in more effectively identifying “legitimate” recruiters and accessing the TFW program, with the primary objective being the development of a list of indicators of reputable agencies. This will ultimately help to ensure a more successful migration experience for both businesses and the migrant foreign workers they employ.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Geraldine Pratt

Student:

Sarah Zell

Partner:

BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Labour Market and Immigration Division

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Community based learning: developing a sense of place in a global world

This research focuses on the design, implementation and assessment of an innovative community based learning project between The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (Enterprises) Ltd. (TLC‐E) and The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC). TLC‐E is a profit‐oriented business unit of TLC that delivers community based learning on a fee‐for‐service basis in support of The Land Conservancy’s overall mission, which includes providing opportunities for the public to take part in experiential education programs that inspire stewardship of their home‐place. This research assesses to what extent university students participating in hands on environmental community based learning become more aware of and involved in environmental issues facing their community. In addition to answering this primary research question, the outcomes of the study will address some of the partners’ primary concerns in developing effective, collaborative best practices in the delivery of high quality experiential community based learning opportunities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Duncan M. Taylor

Student:

Tara Todesco

Partner:

TLC The Land Conservancy (Enterprises) Ltd.

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Use of Air Entrained Concrete in Non-Freeze Thaw Environments Exposed to Chlorides

This internship is in partnership with ISIS Canada. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard A23.1 requires air entrainment in concrete subjected to chlorides, not only for freeze-thaw environments but also for non‐freeze-thaw environments. Air entrainment presents some challenges in finishing of power trowelled surfaces, for example parking decks. Depending on the timing and amount of trowelling, air entrained slabs can be susceptible to surface de-lamination. As a result, air entrainment can not only add cost, it can make it more difficult to achieve a durable structure. This internship with Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd., an engineering consulting firm, will include testing and analyzing the test results of 12 different concrete mixes (some containing entrained air and some without entrained air) placed on current construction sites for conformance with CSA A23.1. Once test results are completed and analyzed, recommendations for placement of concrete mixes without entrained air in non-freeze thaw environments exposed to chlorides will be presented.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Raafat El-Hacha

Student:

Jason (Randy) Thesen

Partner:

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Understanding the importance of “timing” in pesticide application and studying the volatilization of individual components of botanical pesticides on surfaces and their effects on pests

This internship is with EcoSafe Natural Products Inc., a consulting and contract R&D company specializing in research and development for companies in pesticides, fertilizers, personal care and other specialty areas of industry. In this project, the research team will study the vitalization of different constituents of botanical pesticides over time; the emission pattern and persistence of these pesticides on different surfaces within different environmental conditions, and also the behavioural responses of difference pests to different products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Murray B. Isman

Student:

Saber Miresmailli

Partner:

EcoSafe Natural Products Inc.

Discipline:

Agriculture

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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