Browsing International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020) by Publication Date
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Geotechnical Aspects of Sub-Sea Tunnelling on the Musaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Tunnel Project
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Musaimeer outfall tunnel is one of the longest storm water tunnels in the world with a total length of 10.2 km. The tunnel is connected via a drop shaft to the main pump station. This system will accommodate surface and ... -
Impact of Ionic Strength on Colloid Retention in a Porous Media: A Micromodel Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Release of deposited colloids in the soil porous media during two-phase flow poses potential health hazard due to the facilitated transport of contaminants towards groundwater reservoirs. Considerable uncertainties exist ... -
Utilizing Steel Slag in the Removal of Suspended Solids from Dewatered Construction Water
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Construction dewatering is an operation used to remove shallow groundwater that infiltrates construction sites. After recovering this water from the construction sites, the water is either discharged to the sea, injected ... -
Impact of Draw Solution Concentration on Forward Osmosis Process: A Simulation Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)In this study, a simulation model was used to evaluate the performance of forward osmosis process. A solution of low salinity was used as the feed solution in forward osmosis to dilute saline solution (i.e. draw solution) ... -
Treatment of Wastewater Using Reverse Osmosis for Irrigation Purposes
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This work investigates the performance of reverse osmosis (RO) for the reclamation of treated sewage effluent (TSE) to be used as irrigation water for food crops. The feed water used in this study was a real sample of ... -
Utility Impact Assessment of Road Projects in the State of Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Qatar has been blessed with large reserves of natural gas and since the past 20 years its leaders have been busy formulating its path to modernization. Henceforth, the sovereign state has been and is still going through ... -
Framework for Investigating the Level of Compliance to the OHS Regulatory by the Small and Medium Construction Companies in Oman
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)The construction industry is characterized with a high rate of work-related accidents. Some of the accidents result in severe injuries and sometimes death. One of the reasons for such happenings is due to the noncompliance ... -
Influence of Aspect Ratio on the Bearing Capacity and Correlated Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Shallow Foundations on Dense Sand
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)One of the most fundamental problems in the field of geotechnical engineering is the prediction of bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations on cohesion-less soil subjected to vertical central loading. The ... -
Predicted and Back-calculated Coefficients of Permeability of Randomly Fractured Rock Mass: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This paper presents the discrepancy between the coefficients of permeability measured for randomly fractured limestone using field falling-head tests and that back-calculated for the same rock mass based on the actual ... -
Preventive Approach to Unsubstantiated Claims and Disputes in the UK Construction Industry
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Globally, claims and disputes are an unfortunate reality in construction projects. Recent statistics reveal that construction claims in the UK increased by 21% in 2018 compared to other countries such as India (8%), Mexico ... -
Project Management: Key Initiatives Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Every project faces risk of delays and disruptions, especially the mega/complex projects of today, which have, amongst others, many interfacing parties engaged. Local roads and drainage projects in general, including DN016, ... -
Fully Softened and Residual Shear Strengths of Midra Shale
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This paper presents a comparison of the fully softened shear strengths measured using the triaxial and torsional ring shear devices for a shale that possesses noticeably high plasticity and induration. The residual shear ... -
Hydrogen Gas Production from the Injection of Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron and Sodium Borohydride Solutions: Potential Effects Near Injection Wells
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)The injection of nano-scale zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a remediation technique for the treatment of organic and metal contamination in soil and groundwater. The hydrogen gas (H2) produced during the reaction of nZVI and ... -
The Use of Measuring While Drilling and Wireline Logging to Identify the Geological Strata in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)In the field of engineering and construction in the Middle East, it is a common practice to economize a geotechnical investigation using a conventional scope, based on the lowest price. This tends to compromise the project ... -
Performance of University-Construction Industry Collaboration: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)University-construction industry collaboration (UIC) has become an essential part of driving innovation and fostering construction industry growth. Measuring performance of such collaboration is an emergent field of study. ... -
Constructability and Economical Comparison Between Two Proposed Permanent Shoring Systems in Qatar: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This paper introduces the constructability and economic feasibility study of using one of the proposed two types of permanent shoring system for a highway project in Qatar. The cast-in-situ cantilever retaining wall and ... -
Practical Implementation of Contract Administration Performance Model in Qatar Construction Projects
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Globally, the performance of Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is becoming of significant interest as the industry suffers from notable delays, cost overruns, and disputes as a consequence of poor contract ... -
Innovative Pavement Materials and Design: Smart Roadways and Smart Road Maintenance for the Future
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)break any industry or economy. The transportation construction sector is no exception, however, innovation and doing things differently in this sector has been dead slow for centuries, compared to other industries. Automobiles ... -
Challenges Facing Building Information Modelling in Construction Industry in Sudan
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a valuable and promising approach in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, which is gradually gaining acceptance by owners, architects, engineers, and contractors ... -
Unfair Payment Issues in Construction: Re-Thinking Alternative Payment Method For Tier-1 Contractors to Subcontractors
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Recent statistics reveal substantial increase in late payments cases from 18% to 27%; with over £30 billion unpaid invoices to UK contractors. Furthermore, 82% of overdue invoices are monies owed to subcontractor by tier-1 ...
