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Cantilever Beam Metastructure for Passive Broadband Vibration Suppression
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...