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A NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODOLOGY FOR LEAK DETECTION IN WATER NETWORKS USING INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY (IR) AND GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR)
(2016 , Master Thesis)Two noninvasive and nondestructive methodologies for detecting leaks in water pipes were proposed and tested. The first method combines the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for accurate determination of pipe location, ... -
Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams With Textile- Reinforced mortars
(2016 , Master Thesis)This study involves an experimental work for using textile reinforced mortar (TRM) to increase the flexural strength of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Two different types of textiles namely carbon and Polyparaphenylene ... -
Drained residual shear strength of fine-grained soils and soil-solid interfaces at low to medium effective normal stresses: Analyses and Applications
(2016 , Master Thesis)A laboratory research program was undertaken to study the large-strain shear strength characteristics of fine-grained soils under low effective normal stresses (~3 to 6 kPa). Soils that cover a wide range of plasticity and ... -
Flexural Behavior of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams with Recycled Concrete Coarse Aggregates
(2017 , Master Thesis)The State of Qatar has experienced tremendous economic development in the last decades. As a result, massive quantities of building materials have been used to accommodate the great pace in construction. However, Qatar ... -
Condition Assessment Models for Sewer Pipelines
(2017 , Master Thesis)Underground pipeline system is a complex infrastructure system that has significant impact on social, environmental and economic aspects. Sewer pipeline networks are considered to be an extremely expensive asset. This study ... -
Investigation of Gap Acceptance at Roundabouts in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Modern roundabouts are a popular method to control traffic at intersections. In this type of roundabouts, priority is given to the circulating flow, and the approaching vehicles have to find a gap to merge with the flow ... -
Automated Defect Detection Tool For Sewer Pipelines
(2017 , Master Thesis)In sewer networks, the economic effects and costs that result from a pipeline break are rising sharply. In Qatar, majority of the sewer network pipelines were installed in the last 20 years and are currently in poor condition ... -
Shear Behavior Of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams Reinforced With Basalt Frp Bars And Gfrp Stirrups
(2018 , Master Thesis)Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration and the ... -
OPERATIONAL MODEL ANALYSIS AND FINITE ELEMENT MODEL UPDATE USING AMBIENT VIBRATION DATA FOR AL-SINYAR TOWER
(2018 , Master Thesis)Buildings in Qatar rely on minimum structural code requirements implemented by design consultants’ offices. Qatar 2030 vision considers increasing of structures’ sustainability and serviceability as a high priority, which ... -
Travel Time Prediction Model For Public Transport Buses In Qatar Using Artificial Neural Networks
(2018 , Master Thesis)The state of Qatar has experienced rapid population growth over the last few years. This growth of population has caused authorities to promote the use of public transportation, by introducing new public transport systems ... -
Flexural Behavior Of Basalt Fiber Reinforced One-Way Concrete Slabs Reinforced With Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars
(2018 , Master Thesis)The State of Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round, in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration ... -
Characteristics of Parallel On-Street Parking in Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)One of the main reasons for traffic congestion is the existence of on-street parking on the side of the road. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of parallel on-street parking on the traffic flow movement ... -
Evaluation Of The Main Factors Affecting Tire-Pavement Interaction Noise
(2018 , Master Thesis)Traffic noise is an environmental pollution that affects many people in today’s modernized world. It disrupts the quality of life and causes annoyance, stress, sleep deprivation, and several health problems. When vehicles ... -
Factors Affecting Bus Ridership In Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Traffic congestion is a major problem in Qatar where most of the population are car dependent. The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of various attributes on the system wide and stop level of public buses ... -
An Investigation Of Vibration From Underground Tunnels By Using A Plane-Strain Finite Element Model
(2018 , Master Thesis)In 2013, Qatar Rail announced major rail projects that include an urban rail network for the city of Doha with lines running on the surface and underground which are expected to be in operation by 2020. Railway systems are ... -
STRENGTHENING OF SHEAR DEFICIENT REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS USING NEAR SURFACE EMBEDDED FABRIC REINFORCED CEMENTITIOUS MATRIX
(2018 , Master Thesis)This thesis presents an experimental study on the efficacy of new concepts of strengthening reinforced concrete beams deficient in shear. The first concept is referred to as “near surface embedded” fabric reinforced ... -
Bond Durability of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars Embedded in Fiber Reinforced Concrete under the Effect of Saline Environment and Elevated Temperatures
(2019 , Master Thesis)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is promising to be an alternative solution for conventional steel to prevent the fast infrastructures' deterioration. Moreover, FRPs are utilized by the construction industry to improve the ... -
Parametric Study on Moment Redistribution of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams with Basalt FRP Bars
(2019 , Master Thesis)The State of Qatar is continuously suffering from the high temperature and humidity which take place most of the year. This can deteriorate and reduce the lifecycle of the reinforced concrete (RC) structures and may ... -
Flexural Strengthening Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix Systems
(2019 , Master Thesis)This thesis is an experimental study performed to investigate the effectiveness of near surface embedded (NSE) and the hybrid near surface embedded externally bonded (NSE/EB) fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) ... -
Impact Of Fines On Gas Relative Permeability Through Sand Using Pore Networks From 3d Synchrotron Micro-Computed Tomography
(2019 , Master Thesis)Fines migration and transport in sand systems have huge influence on vital applications, including the storage and recovery of water and energy resources from the subsurface. Multi-phase flow of gas through saturated ...
