The dynamic modulus (E*) of asphalt mixtures is considered a primary entry in Mechanistic-Empirical (ME) pavement design and analysis. Various models have been published and aimed to estimate the modulus on the basis of ...

Cement is one of the most used building materials worldwide. However, using cement affects the environment negatively by increasing CO2 emissions during its manufacturing process. In addition to that, concrete structures ...

The understanding of colloidal retention properties in multiphase systems is essential to a multitude of industries like oil extraction and groundwater recharge. A pore-scale understanding of the dynamics of colloid retention ...

Aggressive driving is a significant contributor to traffic accidents. There's both anecdotal and scientific evidence suggesting that a vehicle's size and price might influence the behavior of its driver. This study examined ...

Mega events like the Olympic Games and World Cup pose transportation challenges and can drastically impact host cities' travel patterns and infrastructure due to the influx of visitors. This thesis examines the impact of ...

Over the past two decades, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been used in a variety of tunneling projects, whether in conjunction with conventional rebars or without. The reason for adding fibers to cementitious composites ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...