@phdthesis{Hatahet,
  author    = {Hatahet, Tareq},
  title     = {On the Analysis of the Disproportionate Structural Collapse in RC Buildings},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3740},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180329-37405},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {243},
  abstract  = {Increasing structural robustness is the goal which is of interest for structural engineering community. The partial collapse of RC buildings is subject of this dissertation. Understanding the robustness of RC buildings will guide the development of safer structures against abnormal loading scenarios such as; explosions, earthquakes, fine, and/or long-term accumulation effects leading to deterioration or fatigue. Any of these may result in local immediate structural damage, that can propagate to the rest of the structure causing what is known by the disproportionate collapse. This work handels collapse propagation through various analytical approaches which simplifies the mechanical description of damaged reinfoced concrete structures due to extreme acidental event.},
  subject      = {Beton},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Ahmad,
  author    = {Ahmad, Sofyan},
  title     = {Reference Surface-Based System Identification},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2113},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20140205-21132},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {153},
  abstract  = {Environmental and operational variables and their impact on structural responses have been acknowledged as one of the most important challenges for the application of the ambient vibration-based damage identification in structures. The damage detection procedures may yield poor results, if the impacts of loading and environmental conditions of the structures are not considered. The reference-surface-based method, which is proposed in this thesis, is addressed to overcome this problem. In the proposed method, meta-models are used to take into account significant effects of the environmental and operational variables. The usage of the approximation models, allows the proposed method to simply handle multiple non-damaged variable effects simultaneously, which for other methods seems to be very complex. The input of the meta-model are the multiple non-damaged variables while the output is a damage indicator. The reference-surface-based method diminishes the effect of the non-damaged variables to the vibration based damage detection results. Hence, the structure condition that is assessed by using ambient vibration data at any time would be more reliable. Immediate reliable information regarding the structure condition is required to quickly respond to the event, by means to take necessary actions concerning the future use or further investigation of the structures, for instance shortly after extreme events such as earthquakes. The critical part of the proposed damage detection method is the learning phase, where the meta-models are trained by using input-output relation of observation data. Significant problems that may encounter during the learning phase are outlined and some remedies to overcome the problems are suggested. The proposed damage identification method is applied to numerical and experimental models. In addition to the natural frequencies, wavelet energy and stochastic subspace damage indicators are used.},
  subject      = {System Identification},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Romallosa,
  author    = {Romallosa, Aries Roda D.},
  title     = {Briquette Production By The Informal Sector: The Case of UCLA in Iloilo City, Philippines},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3233},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170620-32335},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {156},
  abstract  = {The construction and operation of a sanitary landfill (SLF) in the Philippines presents concerns on the regulation of the activities of the informal sector in the area. In anticipation of these directives, an association of informal waste reclaimers group called Uswag Calajunan Livelihood Association, Inc. (UCLA) was formed in May 2009. One option identified was the waste-to-energy activity through the production of fuel briquettes. With the availability of raw materials in the area, what was lacking then was an appropriate technology that would cater to their needs. This study, therefore, presented the case of UCLA on how socio-economic and technical aspects was integrated for the development and improvement of a briquetting technology needed in the production of quality briquettes as part of their income generating activities. A non-experimental posttest only design was utilized for the collection of descriptive information. Descriptions and discussions were also made on the enhancement of the briquetting machine from the first hand-press molder developed until the finalized design was attained. Results revealed that the improved briquetting technology withstood the wear and tear of operation showing a significant (P<0.01) increase on the production rate (220 pcs/hr; 4 kg/hr) and bulk density (444.83 kg/m3) of briquettes produced. The quality of cylindrical briquettes produced in terms of bulk density, heating value (15.13 MJ/kg), moisture (6.2\%), N and S closely met or has met the requirements of DIN 51731. Based on the operating expenses, the briquettes may be marked-up to Php0.25/pc (USD0.006) or Php15.00/kg (USD0.34) for profit generation. The potential daily earnings of Php130.00 (USD2.95) to Php288.56 (USD6.56) generated in producing briquettes are higher when compared to the majority of waste reclaimers' daily income of Php124.00 (USD2.82). The high positive response (93\%) on the usability of briquettes and the willingness of the respondents (81\%) to buy them when sold in the market indicates its promising potential as fuel in the nearby communities. Results of briquette production citing the case of UCLA could be considered as potential source of income given the social, technical, economic and environmental feasibility of the experiment. This method of utilizing wastes in an urban setting of a developing country with similar socio-economic and physical set-ups may also be recommended for testing or replication.},
  subject      = {Biotechnologie},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Cervantes,
  author    = {Cervantes, Juan},
  title     = {Liberal or coordinated Sustainability? Environmental Governance in Different Capitalist Schemes: Germany and the United Kingdom.},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2334},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20141218-23343},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {179},
  abstract  = {This research represents an effort made towards contribute to the critical thinking from an analysis of the hegemonic neoliberal ideology, which supports the idea of the end of history and the technocratic universalism which in turn implies the imposition of a single model of life, denying, in the name of realism and the end of utopias, any other alternative possibility. This makes it necessary to recover the critical thinking to analyze and understand the reality, thus overcoming the ideological barrier towards claiming that things can be otherwise. It is clear from this research that the discourse of sustainable development has unquestionably transformed the context and content of political activity in Europe. This discourse has exercised and obvious influence in the Governance processes, mainly because it has contributed to the introduction of a new political field, which was then promoted, either explicitly or implicitly by policy-makers, researchers on the field and practitioners during the last three decades. Though it may be bold to affirm that the discourse of sustainable development is the sole driver of these whole set of changes, there is no doubt that it has played a key part in the way in which the governance priorities have been handled in the European continent.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Nickerson,
  author    = {Nickerson, Seth},
  title     = {Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Honeycomb, Porous, Microcracked Ceramics},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3975},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20190911-39753},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  abstract  = {The underlying goal of this work is to reduce the uncertainty related to thermally induced stress prediction. This is accomplished by considering use of non-linear material behavior, notably path dependent thermal hysteresis behavior in the elastic properties. Primary novel factors of this work center on two aspects. 1. Broad material characterization and mechanistic material understanding, giving insight into why this class of material behaves in characteristic manners. 2. Development and implementation of a thermal hysteresis material model and its use to determine impact on overall macroscopic stress predictions. Results highlight microcracking evolution and behavior as the dominant mechanism for material property complexity in this class of materials. Additionally, it was found that for the cases studied, thermal hysteresis behavior impacts relevant peak stress predictions of a heavy-duty diesel particulate filter undergoing a drop-to-idle regeneration by less than ~15\% for all conditions tested. It is also found that path independent heating curves may be utilized for a linear solution assumption to simplify analysis. This work brings forth a newly conceived concept of a 3 state, 4 path, thermally induced microcrack evolution process; demonstrates experimental behavior that is consistent with the proposed mechanisms, develops a mathematical framework that describes the process and quantifies the impact in a real world application space.},
  subject      = {Keramik},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{AbuBakar,
  author    = {Abu Bakar, Ilyani Akmar},
  title     = {Computational Analysis of Woven Fabric Composites: Single- and Multi-Objective Optimizations and Sensitivity Analysis in Meso-scale Structures},
  issn      = {1610-7381},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4176},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200605-41762},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {151},
  abstract  = {This study permits a reliability analysis to solve the mechanical behaviour issues existing in the current structural design of fabric structures. Purely predictive material models are highly desirable to facilitate an optimized design scheme and to significantly reduce time and cost at the design stage, such as experimental characterization. The present study examined the role of three major tasks; a) single-objective optimization, b) sensitivity analyses and c) multi-objective optimization on proposed weave structures for woven fabric composites. For single-objective optimization task, the first goal is to optimize the elastic properties of proposed complex weave structure under unit cells basis based on periodic boundary conditions. We predict the geometric characteristics towards skewness of woven fabric composites via Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) and a parametric study. We also demonstrate the effect of complex weave structures on the fray tendency in woven fabric composites via tightness evaluation. We utilize a procedure which does not require a numerical averaging process for evaluating the elastic properties of woven fabric composites. The fray tendency and skewness of woven fabrics depends upon the behaviour of the floats which is related to the factor of weave. Results of this study may suggest a broader view for further research into the effects of complex weave structures or may provide an alternative to the fray and skewness problems of current weave structure in woven fabric composites. A comprehensive study is developed on the complex weave structure model which adopts the dry woven fabric of the most potential pattern in singleobjective optimization incorporating the uncertainties parameters of woven fabric composites. The comprehensive study covers the regression-based and variance-based sensitivity analyses. The second task goal is to introduce the fabric uncertainties parameters and elaborate how they can be incorporated into finite element models on macroscopic material parameters such as elastic modulus and shear modulus of dry woven fabric subjected to uni-axial and biaxial deformations. Significant correlations in the study, would indicate the need for a thorough investigation of woven fabric composites under uncertainties parameters. The study describes here could serve as an alternative to identify effective material properties without prolonged time consumption and expensive experimental tests. The last part focuses on a hierarchical stochastic multi-scale optimization approach (fine-scale and coarse-scale optimizations) under geometrical uncertainties parameters for hybrid composites considering complex weave structure. The fine-scale optimization is to determine the best lamina pattern that maximizes its macroscopic elastic properties, conducted by EA under the following uncertain mesoscopic parameters: yarn spacing, yarn height, yarn width and misalignment of yarn angle. The coarse-scale optimization has been carried out to optimize the stacking sequences of symmetric hybrid laminated composite plate with uncertain mesoscopic parameters by employing the Ant Colony Algorithm (ACO). The objective functions of the coarse-scale optimization are to minimize the cost (C) and weight (W) of the hybrid laminated composite plate considering the fundamental frequency and the buckling load factor as the design constraints. Based on the uncertainty criteria of the design parameters, the appropriate variation required for the structural design standards can be evaluated using the reliability tool, and then an optimized design decision in consideration of cost can be subsequently determined.},
  subject      = {Verbundwerkstoff},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{RodriguezSchaeffer,
  author    = {Rodr{\´i}guez Schaeffer, Alan Paul},
  title     = {Lighting in urban heritage: case study of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2421},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20150630-24217},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {327},
  abstract  = {As human thought was developing, likewise, the technology used for illumination was growing. But a haul through history, reviewing its pages and analyzing it, inherently brings up old and new question, like: Is it possible to alter negatively the image of historic buildings and monuments through inadequate lighting to the degree of distorting the perception that people have of the work? and if so, what are the causes that generate it? Do the light designers take into consideration criteria to protect not only historic buildings and monuments, but also the environment? What are the consequences that may generate the inadequate lighting of urban heritage to the environment? What are the factors to consider for a proper illumination of urban heritage? The answers to these questions will help lay the foundation for proper illumination of the urban heritage, avoiding at the maximum the light pollution and the effects that it generates, seeking a balance and harmonious reconciliation between the technology, urban heritage and environment, taking as a framework and the case study the urban heritage of a city from the colonial era in southern Mexico, with pre-Hispanic roots and where today you can still see through its streets and buildings an atmosphere of mysticism reflection of their folklore and traditions, this city is known as Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas.},
  subject      = {Konservierung},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Dimmig2002,
  author    = {Dimmig, Andrea},
  title     = {Einfl{\"u}sse von Polymeren auf die Mikrostruktur und die Dauerhaftigkeit kunststoffmodifizierter M{\"o}rtel (PCC)},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.62},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20040311-653},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  year      = {2002},
  abstract  = {Die Einfl{\"u}sse polymerer Zus{\"a}tze auf die Ausbildung der Mikrostruktur im fr{\"u}hen Stadium der Erh{\"a}rtung und auf die Eigenschaften, insbesondere die Dauerhaftigkeit der modifizierten M{\"o}rtel wurden erforscht. Es sollte die Frage beantwortet werden, ob durch die Modifizierung die Dauerhaftigkeit von M{\"o}rteln mehr verbessert werden kann, als dies durch {\"u}bliche betontechnologische Maßnahmen m{\"o}glich ist. Die Ausbildung der Mikrostruktur in den ersten 24 Stunden der Erh{\"a}rtung wurde mit verschiedenen Methoden, u.a. mittels ESEM, untersucht. Es wurden Modellvorstellungen zur Ausbildung der organischen Matrix und der anorganischen Matrix entwickelt: Interaktionen sind Adsorptionsreaktionen, Agglomerationen und Behinderung der Hydratation. Es wurden Frisch- und Festm{\"o}rteluntersuchungen beschrieben und interpretiert. Unterschiedliche Dauerhaftigkeitsuntersuchungen wurden durchgef{\"u}hrt und bewertet. Die Mikrostruktur der Festm{\"o}rtel wurde hinsichtlich ihres Einflusses auf die Dauerhaftigkeit betrachtet.},
  subject      = {Kunststoffm{\"o}rtel},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Vollmering,
  author    = {Vollmering, Max},
  title     = {Damage Localization of Mechanical Structures by Subspace Identification and Krein Space Based H-infinity Estimation},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3772},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180730-37728},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  pages     = {205},
  abstract  = {This dissertation is devoted to the theoretical development and experimental laboratory verification of a new damage localization method: The state projection estimation error (SP2E). This method is based on the subspace identification of mechanical structures, Krein space based H-infinity estimation and oblique projections. To explain method SP2E, several theories are discussed and laboratory experiments have been conducted and analysed. A fundamental approach of structural dynamics is outlined first by explaining mechanical systems based on first principles. Following that, a fundamentally different approach, subspace identification, is comprehensively explained. While both theories, first principle and subspace identification based mechanical systems, may be seen as widespread methods, barely known and new techniques follow up. Therefore, the indefinite quadratic estimation theory is explained. Based on a Popov function approach, this leads to the Krein space based H-infinity theory. Subsequently, a new method for damage identification, namely SP2E, is proposed. Here, the introduction of a difference process, the analysis by its average process power and the application of oblique projections is discussed in depth. Finally, the new method is verified in laboratory experiments. Therefore, the identification of a laboratory structure at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences is elaborated. Then structural alterations are experimentally applied, which were localized by SP2E afterwards. In the end four experimental sensitivity studies are shown and discussed. For each measurement series the structural alteration was increased, which was successfully tracked by SP2E. The experimental results are plausible and in accordance with the developed theories. By repeating these experiments, the applicability of SP2E for damage localization is experimentally proven.},
  subject      = {Strukturmechanik},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Voelske,
  author    = {V{\"o}lske, Michael},
  title     = {Retrieval Enhancements for Task-Based Web Search},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3942},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20190709-39422},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  abstract  = {The task-based view of web search implies that retrieval should take the user perspective into account. Going beyond merely retrieving the most relevant result set for the current query, the retrieval system should aim to surface results that are actually useful to the task that motivated the query. This dissertation explores how retrieval systems can better understand and support their users' tasks from three main angles: First, we study and quantify search engine user behavior during complex writing tasks, and how task success and behavior are associated in such settings. Second, we investigate search engine queries formulated as questions, and explore patterns in a large query log that may help search engines to better support this increasingly prevalent interaction pattern. Third, we propose a novel approach to reranking the search result lists produced by web search engines, taking into account retrieval axioms that formally specify properties of a good ranking.},
  subject      = {Information Retrieval},
  language  = {en}
}