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Backfilling Shaft Surround Using Recycled Concrete Waste Material
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The massive development in the State of Qatar to fulfil the Qatar National 2030 Vision requires efforts to direct the construction sector towards reducing economic, social and environmental impacts through the application ...
Transit-oriented Development from the View of Traditional City Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Several communities have adopted the transit-oriented development (TOD) model to improve the urban form of the city. Through the TOD model, citizens are enabled and encouraged to travel by public transit and live near it, ...
The Challenges and Future Aspirations of Implementing Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in the Urban Facilities of Mega Sport Events [MSEs] in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Sports facilities are built for a specific function and purpose. Once the demand for such purpose no longer exists, it is important to know how both the buildings and the city will adapt to the existence of such megastructures ...
Biogas Production from Cow Manure Using an Anaerobic Digestion Technique
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The world is suffering from limited sources of energy thus finding a renewable and sustainable source is very crucial. Cow manure is an unexploited treasure and is expected to have a high potential for energy recovery. ...
Production of Self-healing Concrete using Gum Arabic for Immobilizing of Bacterial Spores on Sand
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper studies the feasibility of producing self-healing concrete by immobilization of bacteria on the sand. In this study, the Gum Arabic (Acacia Senegal) was used to immobilize bacterial spores and its nutrient ...
RSM Analysis for Optimum Content of Graphene Nanoplatelets for 3D-Printed Clay Strength
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This study applies Response Surface Methodologies (RSM) methods to maximize 3D-Printed clay mechanical properties. Mixes containing different Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) contents were printed and tested in compression ...
Corrected Rock Fracture Parameters Applied to Qatari Rock Masses
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper is the continuation of the author's previous publications and an attempt to shed light on some of the presented propositions, therein. In his previous work, the author introduced a novel parameter for borehole ...
Preliminary Study on the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt in Public Works Authority Road Projects in the State of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper describes the outcomes of a preliminary study focused on the evaluation of four full-scale pavement sections in which reclaimed asphalt (RAP) was used in partial substitution of virgin aggregates during the ...
Sustainable Alternatives for Concrete by adding Different Types of Natural and Industrial Waste Materials
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The construction industry accounts for a high percentage of global energy-related CO2 emissions (37 % in 2021 based on data from United Nations Environmental Program - UNEP) leading to an increasing need for solutions to ...
Influence of Adding Demolition Wastes on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete in Sultanate of Oman
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Nowadays the global trend in construction industry is to reduce the cost, saving energy and preserving the environment. Using other industries' waste material as a construction material is one of several methods followed ...