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Where Are We Now?
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
After 16 years of leading the Hyperbody research group as professor of practice at the TU Delft, I wanted to do something completely different and looked at the Gulf region for further educational and professional activities. ...
A Markovian-Genetic Algorithm Model for Predicting Pavement Deterioratio
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Pavement structures are constantly deteriorating due to many distresses, for instance cracks and rutting that are initiated and expanded. Deterioration models of pavement structures is an important component of pavement ...
Experimental Validation of Repair Methods for Earthquake-Damaged Bridges Incorporating Pipe-Socket Precast Pier System
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This project focuses on the retrofitting of concrete bridge piers. In the first phase of the project, a half-scale bridge bent was designed and experimentally tested in the Idaho State University (ISU) Structural Lab (SLAB) ...
Parametric Optimization of RC Beams Strengthened with FRCM Using FE Modelling and Response Surface Methodology
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This study focuses on the numerical and statistical analyses to predict the mid-span moment capacity of RC beams strengthened with fabric reinforcement cementitious mortar (FRCM) laminate. A finite element model (FEM) has ...
The Use of Newly Developed Public Transportation System in Relation to People’s Thermal Perception of Outdoor Climate
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
In the past decade, Doha the capital city of Qatar has witnessed a massive shift in various fields including economy, education, and sports sector. This flux caused rapid population growth, and as a result have led to an ...
Recycled Polypropylene Fibres for Reinforcing Cement Mortar under Arid Conditions
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Concreting in arid environment is a delicate operation, due to many problems, such as the premature evaporation of mixing water, which affects the material consistency and the shrinkage cracking which threatens its durability. ...
Energy harvesting from railway vibrations - A numerical study based on beam-on-elastic-foundation under quasi-static loading
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National Technical University of Athens
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
The objective of this paper is to investigate energy harvesting of train-induced rail
vibrations and to provide a comparison between various feasible harvesting locations based on
the expected electrical power output. ...
Environmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The urban form of Doha city has undergone numerous changes owing to rapid economic growth during the past few decades. The Qatar National Vision 2030 highlights Environmental Sustainability as one of the key sectors of ...
Retention of Hydrophobic Colloids in Unsaturated Porous Media using Microfluidics
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Water recharge wells can provide a solution for 3.5 billion people, living in regions suffering from water scarcity. Due to fines migration, freshwater wells that are used to recharge aquifers, often experience expedited ...
واقع السیاسات الأسریة في دولة قطر
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
بالنظر إلى أھمیتھا، وإدراكا لجسامة التحدیات التي تواجھُھا، فقد أولى الدستور القطري عنایة فائقة للأسرة، حیث نص في
مادتھ 21 ، على أن: "الأسرة أساس المجتمع. قوامھا الدین والأخلاق وحب الوطن، وینظم القانون الوسائل الكفیلة ...