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The Challenges and Future Aspirations of Implementing Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in the Urban Facilities of Mega Sport Events [MSEs] in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Sports facilities are built for a specific function and purpose. Once the demand for such purpose no longer exists, it is important to know how both the buildings and the city will adapt to the existence of such megastructures ...
The Dependent Clogging Dynamics and Its Impact on Porous Media Permeability Reduction
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The dynamics of fine particle entrapment, transport, and deposition within pore systems, particularly the ability of mobile fines to impair permeability within porous media, are critical to a variety of natural and manmade ...
Built Environment Attributes and Walking Patterns: A Case Study of Abu Dhabi Downtown
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Walkability is crucial in sustainable urban design. Our understanding on the walkability in cities in hot and arid climate needs to be improved due to shortage of our knowledge and previous studies about this. Thus, this ...
A Static and Free Vibration Analysis of Porous Functionally Graded Beams
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
In this work, the static and free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) porous beams is investigated using a new higher-order shear deformation model (HSD). The porosity that develops naturally during the fabrication ...
A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Selection of Wave Energy Converter Optimal Site
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Ocean wave energy is an essential source of renewable power for coastal communities. Choosing the optimal site for the wave energy converter (WEC) deployment depends on a number of criteria. The characteristics of the WEC ...
Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Water Table Fluctuation and Soil Layering on the Distribution of BTEX on Soil and Groundwater Under Anaerobic Condition
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel spills pollute groundwater in many coastal areas. BTEX is a hydrocarbon of concern due to its high-water solubility, which allows it to spread widely in the subsurface environment. The ...
The Impact of Land Mix-use on Inhabitants’ Social Wellbeing in the Qatari Neighbourhoods
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Health and wellbeing have been key considerations in designing sustainable environments. However, most research on built environments and wellbeing has been conducted in Western communities, with very little research in ...
Watermain Breaks in Hong Kong: Causes and Consequences
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Watermain failure is a complex problem associated with significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. The complexity of this problem originates from many factors of physical, operational, and environmental nature. ...
Blockchain Technology Adoption in the State of Qatar : Qualitative Risk Analysis
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Businesses may gain from implementing Blockchain-based technology in terms of profitability, productivity, and efficiency, which may cause them to re-evaluate their current business strategies. However, because the technology ...
Criteria and Challenges of Inclusive Design in the Built Environment
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Inclusive design is about designing accessible spaces for individuals with different needs. It beholds the ability to affect people's behaviour in the built environment, especially People With Disability (PWDs). Inclusive ...