International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020): المرسلات الحديثة
السجلات المعروضة 41 -- 60 من 127
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Comparison of the Mechanical Behavior of Railroad Ballast in a Box Test under Sinusoidal and Realistic Train Loadings Using Discrete Element Method
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)A ballasted track is a popular type of railway track and its use is increasing all over the world. A ballasted track consists of different structural elements like rails, fasteners, sleepers, ballast layer, sub-ballast ... -
Development of Warm Mix Asphalt with the Aid of Microstructural Characterization
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) reveals different types of advantageous properties depending on the type of polymer. However, one of the unwanted changes in PMA is the required higher temperature for mixing and compaction. ... -
Vehicle Inspection Policy and Emission Analysis in Kuwait
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Technical vehicle inspection centers are widespread in Kuwait. All vehicles should pass the test every two years if not older than six years or every one-year for other vehicles. This study provided an insight into the ... -
East Industrial Pedestrian Bridge: A Case Study of Value Engineering and High Performance Material
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)East Industrial Road, a main arterial for the city of Doha with high average daily traffic, made crossing by foot being not only challenging, but also dangerous. Authorities proposed to build a pedestrian bridge over East ... -
An Analytical Review of Sustainable Green Buildings in Qatar: Implementations in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Sector
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Sustainable buildings and related construction techniques are becoming increasingly recognized within the urban planning development in Qatar. The study aims to develop an analytical review of sustainable green projects ... -
The Investigation of an Efficient and Effective Proactive Pipeline Integrity System
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)In this paper, we propose the investigation of an efficient and effective proactive pipeline integrity system that uses multi-sensors for monitoring and inspection of the pipeline. Although the focus is on the pipeline, ... -
Integration of Environmental and Sustainability Management Practices into Construction Industry: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Integration of environmental and sustainability management into the construction industry has become essential as a result of a need to improve financial performance, adopt international protocols in a global marketplace, ... -
Mechanical Performance and Thermo-Physical Properties of Cement Mortar Incorporating Hybrid Slags
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Owing to the growing environmental pressure to reduce waste and pollution, the effective utilization of industrial solid wastes in construction applications has gained notable attention. This study investigates the ... -
Regulatory Frameworks for the Successful Implementation of Construction and Demolition Waste Treatment Infrastructure
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)In an ever expanding world, our constant need to construct and to support a constantly growing population is resulting in significant increase in construction waste. Rapid expansion is a trend that can be seen throughout ... -
Numerical Study of Four Bolts End-Plate Joint Behaviour for Robustness Assessment
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The paper presents new studies on numerical modeling (FEM) for beam-to-column behavior under sagging and hogging bending moment when the framework is exposed to service and unexpected loads that may cause a column loss ... -
Latest Advances in Smart Components and Monitoring for Civil Structures
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Rapid technical advances and the increasing demand for long design lives of civil structures of any kind make Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) increasingly popular for owners and designers for the valuable information ... -
Cut Carbon, Cut Cost - Feasibility of Applying PAS 2080
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)State of Qatar is committed to delivering its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat. (Ministry of Environment, ... -
Vibration Prediction Model for Building Developments Adjacent to Railways
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the experimental and computational evaluation of ground-borne noise and vibration impacts at sensitive receivers in the vicinity of existing track sections. Vibration problems occur as an effect of ... -
Structural Efficiency of Steel Stiffening Deck Systems in Suspension Bridges Due to Gravity Loads
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)In this paper, suspended stiffened decks in suspension bridges are considered. Three steel deck-stiffening systems are compared structurally; the plate girder, the box girder and the stiffening truss. A three-span ... -
Derivation of the Governing Differential Equation of Vibrating Host Plate with Two Piezoelectric Patches
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)One of the most difficult challenges facing researchers these days is making industrial applications (e.g. engines, automobiles, and aircraft) run on renewable energy and reducing the use of fuel as much as possible. One ... -
Water Supply from Turkey to Cyprus Island with Suspended Marine Pipeline
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)More than 90% of the water requirement for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC/KKTC) was being supplied from groundwater resources, while the rest was being provided from surface waters and seawater until the ... -
Dune Sand Mortar Effects on Deflections of Repaired Steel Bars-Reinforced Concrete Beams
( 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 ... -
Utilizing Recycled Polypropylene Fibers as Reinforcement for Concrete Beams
( 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 ... -
Accelerated Corrosion Tests on Lapped Spliced Joints in Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a new test setup of experiments to investigate corrosion at lapped spliced joints using accelerated corrosion test. The experiments were carried out on two set of samples: cylinders and beam blocks. ... -
High and Ultra-high Performance Concretes: A Solution to Reinforced Concrete Durability under Harsh Climate of Arabian Gulf
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure in the Arabian Gulf region deteriorates under severe environmental conditions after only short service life. To overcome this problem, it is imperative to employ high-quality concretes ...
