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Energy Piles: A Theoretical Review of Thermo-mechanical Behavior & Advantages of Future Use In Ohio

Fellows, Candice M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1397486625

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2014, Master of Science in Engineering, University of Akron, Civil Engineering.
This paper presents an in-depth theoretical review of thermal piling technology and the advantages offered if used in the state of Ohio and viably other states in the U.S. Midwest. Thermal piling systems not only operate as a structural foundation system, but they also serve as heating and cooling mechanisms by tapping into ground source energy when used in conjunction with ground source heat pumps. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase due to increasing heating and cooling demands. The state of Ohio emits large numbers of CO2 due to heating and cooling of businesses and residential areas. There are vast concerns that if the state of Ohio does not take initiative in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the consequences will be detrimental to the health and safety of the public along with the economy. This paper discusses the environmental and financial benefits of thermal piling and opens up dialogue for the possibility of full-scale testing and research of energy piles in Ohio.
Robert Liang, Dr. (Advisor)
Junliang Tao, Dr. (Advisor)
82 p.
Civil Engineering
energy piles; thermal piles; piles; thermo-mechanical;

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  • Fellows, C. M. (2014). Energy Piles: A Theoretical Review of Thermo-mechanical Behavior & Advantages of Future Use In Ohio [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1397486625

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Fellows, Candice. Energy Piles: A Theoretical Review of Thermo-mechanical Behavior & Advantages of Future Use In Ohio. 2014. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1397486625.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Fellows, Candice. "Energy Piles: A Theoretical Review of Thermo-mechanical Behavior & Advantages of Future Use In Ohio." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1397486625

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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