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Increasing Value of Architecture in the Platform Society
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
The author has developed several methods for democratizing the architectural design process resulting in a more user specific and open architecture. Our cities need Open Systems in order to grow and become resilient and ...
Assessment of Response Strategy in Mega Construction Projects
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Mega Construction Projects (MCPs) that are executed unavoidably face several of
the organizational challenges and pressures. Due to the stakeholder pressures in the
execution of MCPs, organizations may adopt various ...
Arbitrating natural resource disputes: Current and future trends
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Owing to the precipitous slump in world commodity prices, particularly fossil fuel, investors and other
stakeholders have been trying to re-arrange, re-organize and re-position their investments and
interests. The question ...
Impact of Draw Solution Concentration on Forward Osmosis Process: A Simulation Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In this study, a simulation model was used to evaluate the performance of forward
osmosis process. A solution of low salinity was used as the feed solution in forward
osmosis to dilute saline solution (i.e. draw solution) ...
Pedestrians' Speed Analysis at Signalized Crosswalks
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Pedestrian speed is essential for designing signal timings as well as for understanding pedestrian safety issues. This paper presents analysis of three types of pedestrian speeds (entry speed, crossing speed, and exit ...
Predicted and Back-calculated Coefficients of Permeability of Randomly Fractured Rock Mass: A Case Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents the discrepancy between the coefficients of permeability measured
for randomly fractured limestone using field falling-head tests and that back-calculated
for the same rock mass based on the actual ...
Positively Shifting the Mindset in Construction Using Non-Biodegradable Materials for Sustainable Construction: An Experimental Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Disposing of the non-biodegradable material, scrap Tire rubber specifically, has always
been a bone of contention for the municipalities around the world. Not only the land that
it covers is the major issue, but also the ...
Long-Term Cost Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements in Structural Concrete
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Corrosion, which leads to the premature deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC)
structures, is increasingly an issue of global concern. Accordingly, corrosion-resistant
materials have emerged as alternative reinforcement ...
The New Qatar Arbitration Law No. (2) of the year 2017 (Pros and Cons)
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The Qatari economy is considered as one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in
the world. Consequently, the State of Qatar has become one of the main countries attracting
foreign investors. This is indeed ...
الملامح الثقافية العامة للمجتمع القطري
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مركز ابن خلدون للعلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية - جامعة قطر
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
تناولت دراساتٌ عدة اتجاهاتِ الثقافة في قطر. ومن هذه الدراسات دراسة (الأدب القطري الحديث) للدكتور محمد عبدالرحيم كافود، والتي تناولت مسحاً تاريخياً وموضوعياً للأدب القطري الحديث وأثره في تشكل الحياة الثقافية، وكذلك أثر ظهور ...