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Application of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRSs) in the State of Qatar: A Case Study from Northern Roads
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Recent developments within Infrastructural Road Safety and especially in the Sector of
Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) have enabled Transport Authorities to significantly
reduce road fatalities and severe injuries. ...
Dune Sand Mortar Effects on Deflections of Repaired Steel Bars-Reinforced Concrete Beams
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents theoretical and experimental investigations to analyze the flexural
behavior of reinforced concrete beams repaired with mortars based on dune sands. The
beams supposedly damaged were repaired using ...
Implementation of Crumb Rubber Modified Binder for Qatar Local Roads Construction Projects
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The continuous increase in the pile up of used vehicle tires in Qatar poses a challenge
contributing to potential environmental pollution problems. The magnitude of this problem
can be drastically reduced by processing and ...
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 ...