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Study of mild steel sandwich structure energy absorption performance subjected to localized impulsive loading
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article)
Extensive research focus had been given to sacrificial sandwich panels to mitigate the effects of blast loads. This is due to their ability to distribute the load and absorb a significant portion of the blast energy. This ...
Application of Unsupervised Machine Learning Classification for the Analysis of Driver Behavior in Work Zones in the State of Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Work zone areas are commonly known as crash-prone areas. Thus, they usually receive high priority by road operators as drivers and workers have higher chances of being involved in road crashes. The paper aims to investigate ...
Safer pedestrian crossing facilities on low-speed roads: Comparison of innovative treatments
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Despite the international efforts to improve pedestrian safety in different regions of the world, pedestrian fatalities still account for around one-third of annual road traffic deaths. Residential areas are commonly ...
Improved driver behaviour at bus stops on local roads: Comparison of different treatments
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Every day, millions of students use school bus as a mean of transportation to and from schools. Nevertheless, most of the school bus related crashes occur at or near bus stops. The overtaking of stopped school buses during ...
Aberrant driving behaviors as mediators in the relationship between driving anger patterns and crashes among taxi drivers: An investigation in a complex cultural context
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Taylor & Francis
, 2023 , Article)
Objective: Taxis have become an integrated component of Qatar’s urban transportation network due to their convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Qatar has seen an uptick in the demand for professional taxi drivers. Most ...
Urban resilience and livability performance of European smart cities: A novel machine learning approach
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Smart cities are centres of economic opulence and hope for standardized living. Understanding the shades of urban resilience and livability in smart city models is of paramount importance. This study presents a novel ...
Lane-based analysis of the saturation flow rate considering traffic composition
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Informa UK Limited - Taylor & Francis
, 2023 , Article)
Saturation flow rate (SFR) is an essential metric for estimating the capacities of signalized intersections. Many factors, including traffic composition, configuration and geometry of the intersection, and driver behavior, ...
Investigation of factors affecting turn signal usage at modern roundabouts in State of Qatar
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Informa UK Limited - Taylor & Francis
, 2023 , Article)
Drivers are expected to use turn signals to indicate other drivers of their intentions of taking turns, lane changing, merging or diverging indicating safe driving behaviour. This study investigated the rates of turn signal ...
Exploring Microscopic Characteristics of Bicycle Riders’ following Behaviors in a Single-File Movement
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Cycling can bring a wide range of social, economic, and health benefits to individuals and communities. The safety and efficiency of bicycle facilities can be significantly impacted by the interactions among riders. This ...
Promoting cycling activities in the State of Qatar: Challenges and potential treatments
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2022 , Article)
In the last few decades, cycling has received an increased attention due to its health, social, and economical benefits. Many countries are adopting different policies to encourage cycling as a daily mode of transport. In ...