Browsing Theme 4: Sustainability, Renovation, and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure by Publication Date
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Towards Sustainable Public Open Spaces for Promoting Human Comfort, Health and Well-Being: The Case of Oxygen Park in Doha, Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Public Open Spaces (POS) are an important and necessary component of the urban city design. Well-designed and well-functioning public open spaces provide a variety of social, economic, environmental, physical and ... -
Concrete Hydration Model Characterization Using Evolutionary Optimization
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Pile thermal integrity assessment by means of temperature measurement has received increasing attention in recent years. The thermal integrity testing method measures temperature changes during the concrete curing process; ... -
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, ... -
Cantilever Beam Metastructure for Passive Broadband Vibration Suppression
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a beam structure of a new metamaterial-inspired dynamic vibration attenuation system. The proposed experimental research presents a designed cantilevered zigzag structure that can have natural frequency ... -
Climate Change and the Structural Resilience of the Doha Metro
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)In recent years, the Doha Metro has been the spearhead of Qatar's effort to expand and upgrade its transportation infrastructure. In its current phase it will comprise three lines of an approximate overall length of 76 ... -
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 ... -
Mechanical Properties of Concrete Made with Electric Wires, Steel Fibers, Basalt Fibers and Polypropylene Fibers
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)An experimental program is conducted in this research to investigate the mechanical properties of concrete made with electric wires, steel fibers, basalt fibers, and polypropylene fibers. Fibers are added to the concrete ... -
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 ... -
Development of a Software for Design and Design Comparison of Prestressed I-Beam for Highway and Railway Bridges Based on International Standards
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)New computer software is being developed within Bridgewiz R&D Co. for the aim of rapidly comparing design solutions for a prestressed I-beam (highway or railway bridge) according to different international specifications. ... -
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 ...