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Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The State of Qatar went through a massive road construction program in the last decade
as part of the ongoing development of its infrastructure and road transport network.
Construction of roads in Qatar generally utilizes ...
The Use of Measuring While Drilling and Wireline Logging to Identify the Geological Strata in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
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 ...
Emerging Transit Technology: Implementing an Urban Gondola System over Al Corniche, Doha, Qatar - A Cost Estimation Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Urban gondolas are a type of driverless transit vehicles, which are increasingly drawing
the attention as a viable mass transit alternative in urban environments and touristic
areas. The system is distinctive with high ...
Development and Performance of Cement Bound Materials in Road Pavements
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The use of cement bound materials (CBMs) for road construction in Qatar is relatively
new. CBM improves the structural capacity and durability of pavement, but considerations
should be made to the setting time and strength ...
Near Surface Embedded Application for FRCM Strengthening of RC Beams in Flexure
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In this paper, the efficacy of a recent strengthening technique, referred to as Near Surface
Embedded (NSE), has been investigated for flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete
(RC) beams using Fabric Reinforced ...
Integrating Building Information Management (BIM) in Civil Infrastructure Coordination: Application at LUSAIL Plaza
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The purpose of this case study is to highlight how the BIM modelling can lead to a
smooth construction process for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), Civil,
Architectural, and Landscape works, which can aid the ...
Utilizing Recycled Polypropylene Fibers as Reinforcement for Concrete Beams
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Polypropylene (PP) fibers are among numerous plastic waste materials, which
are generated by the different industrial and domestic activities. Due to its low
biodegradability, plastic waste constitutes a real environmental ...
Compressive Strength and Hydration of Ravennagrass Baggase Ash Concrete
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The paper presents the findings of the effect of revennagrass baggase ash concrete
compressive strength using compression machine and hydration behavior with the aid of
non-contact electrical resistivity measurement device. ...
Developing Assessment Framework for Strategic Transportation Projects in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents Transportation Assessment Framework and process for selecting,
defining, and naming assessment criteria to be used in transport appraisal. The approach
is based on a review of national and international ...
Variation Orders in Building Projects in Khartoum State-Sudan: The Causes and the Impact on Projects Performance
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Occurrence of variation orders (VOs) is a common phenomenon in building projects and
a challenging feature. Opinions and feedback of the stakeholders of building projects at
Khartoum State – Sudan were investigated to ...