A probabilistic model of benefit-cost analysis for highway construction projects
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He, Yue, "A probabilistic model of benefit-cost analysis for highway construction projects" (2015). Open Access Theses. 507. This is to certify that the thesis/dissertation prepared By Entitled For the degree of Is approved by the final examining committee: To the best of my knowledge and as understood by the student in the Thesis/Dissertation Agreement, Publication Delay, and Certification Disclaimer (Graduate School Form 32), this thesis/dissertation adheres to the provisions of Purdue University's " Policy of Integrity in Research " and the use of copyright material. ii For my mother, Li Xiaoqiong iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to give my greatest gratitude to Professor Yi Jiang for his supports, advices, and encouragements in guiding me not only to finish this work but also to complete my entire graduate study. I would also like to thank Professor Bryan Hubbard and Professor James Jenkins for their timely feedbacks and suggestions.
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