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Upgrading Existing Infrastructures - The Case Study of Industrial IC Bridge
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Doha, the capital of Qatar, has been facing phenomenal growth of vehicular traffic owing to rapid development which has resulted in traffic congestion causing significant rise in travelling time in some areas. To mitigate ...
Potential Utilization of Alternative Construction Materials in Qatar, in lieu of Conventional Washed Sand
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Natural sand that has been washed is an essential material used in infrastructure development and construction projects of all sizes. Due to the depletion of natural sand sources in Qatar, there has arisen a need to develop ...
Experimental Validation of Repair Methods for Earthquake-Damaged Bridges Incorporating Pipe-Socket Precast Pier System
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This project focuses on the retrofitting of concrete bridge piers. In the first phase of the project, a half-scale bridge bent was designed and experimentally tested in the Idaho State University (ISU) Structural Lab (SLAB) ...
Influence of Fine Dune Sand on the Modulus of Elasticity of Eco-Self-Compacting-Concrete
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The aim of this research was to study the effect of fine dune sand on the mechanical performance of Eco-Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). For that, the fine dune sand of the Western erg (Taghit -Algeria) was being like mineral ...
Optimum Design of Plane Trusses Using Mathematical and Metaheuristic Algorithms on a Spreadsheet
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Mathematical optimization refers to the process of finding the values of variables that maximize or minimize a function. Structural optimization is the process of designing a structure in such a way as to minimize its ...
Blockchain and its Potential in the Digitization of Land and Real Estate Property Records
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
A blockchain, is a decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across multiple computers, recording transactions in a way that cannot be altered without the consent of the network and the alteration of all subsequent ...
Preliminary Study on the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt in Public Works Authority Road Projects in the State of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper describes the outcomes of a preliminary study focused on the evaluation of four full-scale pavement sections in which reclaimed asphalt (RAP) was used in partial substitution of virgin aggregates during the ...
Development of a Comprehensive Pavement Design System for Roads in Wind and Solar Farms
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper briefly, illustrates the structure and contents of an ongoing research program aimed at developing a set of procedures and tools to be used for the design of pavements in renewable energy projects and mainly in ...
Enhancing the Bond Durability of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars Using Basalt-Macro Fiber Reinforced Concrete
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents a study about the bond durability of basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRP) bars embedded in concrete incorporating basalt macro fibers (BMF) when conditioned in harsh saline environment at 60 °C. A ...
Synthesis of Calcium Nitrate Self-Healing Microcapsules Using Aerosol OT Hexane Solution for Cementitious Materials
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Calcium nitrate synthesis of in urea-formaldehyde shell has recently been used to produce self-healing microcapsules for construction applications. The original synthesis was based on water-in-oil emulsion with sulfonic ...