Browsing Engineering Journal of Qatar University - [From 1988 TO 2005] by Title
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Structural Design Of Arch Profile And Depth — A Computer-Aided Study
( Qatar University , 1991 , Article)This paper presents a comparative study of some of the best known and widely used arch profiles, in an endeavour to investigating their structural performance and to determining optimum arch form and depth. Arch profiles ... -
Structure Mixture Response Of Buildings Due To Simulated Earthquake Loading
( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)This paper presents two case studies to evaluate the performance of the structure mixture theory in the earthquake response analysis of buildings. In the first case study, the actual earthquake responses of the two-story ... -
Study of A Time Dependent Double -Diffusive Salinity Problem
( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)The time-dependent, double diffusive stability problem for a horizontal layer of salty water bounded by two rigid isothermal surfaces is analyzed using a linear perturbation technique. Initially, the layer is subjected to ... -
Study of the influence of xylene-based chemical Additive on crude oil flow properties and Paraffin deposition inhibition
( Qatar University , 2005 , Article)Paraffin related problem appears through out the production process of nearly all kinds of crude oils all over the world. It also appears in the dewatering process and the long distance crude oil transportation. In Nigeria, ... -
Teaching Structural Steel Design Using Mathcad Program
( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)This paper demonstrates the integration of Mathcad programming in a steel design course at the University of Qatar. It discusses the advantages of Mathcad programming over other programming formats and provides guidelines ... -
Thermal and catalytic cracking of petroleum residue oil
( Qatar University , 2005 , Article)Thermal and catalytic cracking over synthesized nickel-molybdenum supported on aluminum borate (NiMo/AB) catalysts were studied. A series of aluminum borate supports with various aluminum borate (A/B) weight ratios were ... -
Three Dimensional Analysis Of Skeletal Structures Considering Cracking
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)A three dimensional computer model has been developed to analyze space structures containing cracked members. A new stiffness matrix for cracked space members has been obtained. This model takes into consideration crack ... -
Three Dimensional Analysis Of Space Imageries
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)Space imageries with their low costs and availability for every one, provide a good opportunity for topographic mapping of unmapped or poorly mapped areas around the world particularly in the developing countries. The ... -
Throughput-Delay Performance Analysis Of Ssma Packet Radio Network
( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)Multiple access communication accommodates a large population of relatively uncoordinated users of a common spectral allocation in the same and neighboring geographical areas with the number of simultaneous users proportional ... -
Time-Optimal Control Of High-Speed Flexible-Robot Arm Using PD Algorithms
( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)This paper addresses utilization of proportional-plus derivative (PD) control algorithms for time-optimal control of flexible-robots. Flexibility is modeled using one mode of vibration with negligible structural damping. ... -
Traffic Generation And Parking Demand Of The Qatar International Squash And Tennis Centre
( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)In early 1992 the Government of the State of Qatar decided to construct a new squash and tennis centre. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (MMAA) staff made an assessment of the centre's probable traffic generation ... -
Transmission Of Compressed Video Signals Through A Spread Spectrum Channel
( Qatar University , 2001 , Article)This research studies the feasibility of devising a compression scheme for video sequences that is robust to fading errors in a spread spectrum environment. Schemes like subband coding and pyramid coding are inherently ... -
Ultrasonic C-Scan Inspection Of Composite Materials
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)Ultrasonic technique using an automated C-scan has been established as the primary inspection method for composite materials. In this paper, the principles of ultrasonic inspection, the type of defects that may be generated ... -
Ultrasonic Characterization, Tensile Testing And Thermal Properties Of Y Irradiated Low Density Polyethylene, Fb 5005
( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)Ultrasonic pulse-echo technique, tensile testing and thermal gravimetric analysis have been utilised to characterise and monitor the effect of y irradiation on the physicomechanical properties of low density polyethylene ... -
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Versus Strength For Concrete In Qatar
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)Compressive strength of concrete is widely accepted as a characteristic property indicating and representing its quality. The accuracy of both ultrasonic and mechanical strength is discussed and the advantages of ultrasonic ... -
Unrelated Machines Scheduling With Machine Eligibility Restrictions
( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)In this paper we present a new heuristic algorithm to minimize the makespan for scheduling jobs on unrelated parallel machines with machine eligibility restrictions ( R^ I M .1 C^^). To the best of our knowledge, the ... -
Unsteady State Process Computations On Spreadsheets
( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)Spreadsheets are becoming increasingly popular, as a useful tool, for making process engineering calculations. This paper shows the use of spreadsheets for computations of an unsteady state process described by ordinary ... -
Unsteady State Two Phase Flow Pressure Drop Calculations
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)A method is presented to calculate unsteady state two phase flow in a gas-liquid line based on a quasi-steady state approach. A computer program for numerical solution of this method was prepared. Results of calculations ... -
Unsteady-State Interphase Diffusion
( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)This study is concerned with the problem of unsteady interphase diffusion for multicomponent dilute solutions. An integral technique, based on an approximate boundary-layer approach is used. Results are in good agreement ... -
Use Of Cement By-Pass Dust In Soil Stabilization
( Qatar University , 2001 , Article)Cement by-pass dust (CBPD) or cement kiln dust (CKD) is a by-product of the manufacture of Portland cement. It is generated during the calcining process in the kiln. Lime (CaO) constitutes more than 60% of CBPD composition. ...
