Browsing College of Engineering by Publisher "Qatar University Press"
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A Comparison between Natural Pozzolana and Fly Ash Replacements on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This study investigates the effect of Natural Pozzolana (NP) and Fly Ash (FA) substitutes on concrete's mechanical and microstructural properties. Mixes containing 10 - 50 % cement substitute ratios were prepared and tested ... -
A Design-led FEWW Nexus Approach For Qatar University
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Demographic explosion, climate change, urbanization, change of life quality, and food demand have put extra pressure on Food, Energy, Water, and Waste (FEWW) resources.A special focus has been placed on university campuses ... -
A Framework for Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing for Orthopedic Procedure
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study used method of Time-Driven Activity-Based costing (TDABC) approach to examined cost reduction in healthcare sector, Knee Arthroplasty Department in Al-Emadi Hospital as case-study for delivering a primary knee ... -
A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Selection of Wave Energy Converter Optimal Site
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Ocean wave energy is an essential source of renewable power for coastal communities. Choosing the optimal site for the wave energy converter (WEC) deployment depends on a number of criteria. The characteristics of the WEC ... -
A Static and Free Vibration Analysis of Porous Functionally Graded Beams
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)In this work, the static and free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) porous beams is investigated using a new higher-order shear deformation model (HSD). The porosity that develops naturally during the fabrication ... -
Adapting Smart Street Strategy for Post-Covid Built Environment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The street networks occupy 25% of land use and are the veins of cities. By 2050, more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas. The urban street infrastructures and systems are expected to serve ... -
An Analytical Review of Attempts to Mitigate Visual Pollution in Urban Settings
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Visual pollution is the main issue rising in urban settings these days. The residents of the built environment or the surrounding communities are negatively impacted by this sort of pollution. Visual pollution reduces ... -
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain-enabled Supply Chain: An Ontological Approach
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In our proposed work, we propose an anomaly detection framework, for detecting anomalous transactions in business processes from transaction event logs. Such a framework will help enhance the accuracy of anomaly detection ... -
Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Heart Failure
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Heart Failure is a major chronic disease that is increasing day by day and a great health burden in health care systems world wide. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques such as machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), ... -
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ... -
Assessment of Human Fetal Left Heart Hemodynamics during Prenatal Development
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The hemodynamic forces and wall shear stresses (WSS) play an important role during the fetal heart development. Abnormal levels of flow-driven shear stress can deteriorate the proper functioning of the cells responsible ... -
Automated Calibration of the EPA-SWMM Model for an Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Peak Discharge for a Sub-Urban Catchment of Delhi
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), USA is a dynamic hydrologic-hydraulic model that simulates the amount and quality of runoff from urban areas. It is broadly used for planning, ... -
A Bibliometric Study of Visual Quality Research in the Context of Urban Open Spaces
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Visual quality assessment has received much attention in research by forest management and landscape researchers after the mid-twentieth century with the advent of legal frameworks enacted to protect natural resources, ... -
Bio-Based Self-Healing Concrete for Sustainable and Durable Concrete Infrastructure
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)In this study, bio-self-healing concrete was manufactured using a natural phenomenon called microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). The bacillus cereus bacteria isolated from Qatari soil was used for this ... -
Bio-Inspired Fabrication of Ultrafiltration Membranes incorporating Polydopamine Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Novel PSF composite UF membranes incorporating low loadings of polydopamine-functionalized graphene oxide particles (rGO-PDA) were fabricated and investigated. The functionalization was confirmed using FTIR-UATR, Raman ... -
Blink rate vs Inner self perceived cognitive state while using virtual reality applications with haptic devices.
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)On average, humans blink between eight and 21 times per minute while resting. Eye actions are influenced by external and internal stimuli. This can be utilized to measure internal cognition specifically focus and attention ... -
Blockchain and its Potential in the Digitization of Land and Real Estate Property Records
( 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 ... -
Blockchain Technology Adoption in the State of Qatar : Qualitative Risk Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Businesses may gain from implementing Blockchain-based technology in terms of profitability, productivity, and efficiency, which may cause them to re-evaluate their current business strategies. However, because the technology ... -
Bond Performance of Near-Surface Mounted BFRP Bars to Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the test results of a study on the bond performance of near-surface mounted (NSM) basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars to concrete. Twelve C-shape concrete specimens were tested under direct ... -
Built Environment Attributes and Walking Patterns: A Case Study of Abu Dhabi Downtown
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Walkability is crucial in sustainable urban design. Our understanding on the walkability in cities in hot and arid climate needs to be improved due to shortage of our knowledge and previous studies about this. Thus, this ...