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Characterisation of fatigue resistance of alternative pavement design for the state of Qatar
( Taylor and Francis - Balkema , 2014 , Conference Paper)Asphalt mixtures have been designed in the past in the State of Qatar to safeguard against permanent deformation associated with high temperatures. These mixtures are typically designed to have low content of unmodified ... -
Characteristics and mitigation strategies for cell phone use while driving among young drivers in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)There is no doubt that cell phone use while driving can lead to a higher probability of driver error, which increases the likelihood of more crashes. In Qatar, the high rate of cell phone use while driving among young ... -
Characteristics of Concrete Made with Treated Domestic Wastewater
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Conference Paper)The dramatic increase in the worldwide production of concrete and its consequences in depleting freshwater resources has become an urgent challenge among researchers. Many countries use the desalination treatment method ... -
Characteristics of olive mill solid residue and its application in remediation of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Ni2+ from aqueous solution: Mechanistic study
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)This study investigated the use of untreated olive mill solid residues (OMSR) as a solid extractant for Pb2+, Cu2+ and Ni2+ ions from aqueous solution. It was shown that the solution initial pH value affected the metal ... -
Characteristics, benefits, challenges, and socio-cultural factors of implementing pbl in qatar
( Aalborg University , 2020 , Conference Paper)While project-and/or problem-based learning has been implemented in higher education worldwide for several decades, both modes of PBL remain a new phenomenon in Qatar. Over the past few years, several research projects ... -
Characterization and application of FRCM as a strengthening material for shear-critical RC beams
( EDP Sciences , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the effectiveness of fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems in shear-strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. Three types of FRCM systems were considered, namely, polyparaphenylene ... -
Characterization of Cellobiohydrolases from Schizophyllum commune KMJ820
( Springer , 2019 , Article)A novel cellobiohydrolase (CBH)-generating fungi have been isolated and categorized as Schizophyllum commune KMJ820 based on morphology and rDNA gene sequence. Cellulose powder was used as carbon source, the total enzyme ... -
Characterization of lightly stabilized granular base materials using monotonic and cyclic load flexural testing
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)Lightly cementitiously stabilized granular materials are generally characterized by their tensile properties and this paper examines the use of monotonic and cyclic load flexural testing to determine the tensile characteristics ... -
Characterization of tbm muck for construction applications
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the potential utilization of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) muck generated from Doha's Metro Gold Line in different construction applications. The properties of the raw TBM muck were studied, and ... -
Circular economy application for a Green Stadium construction towards sustainable FIFA world cup Qatar 2022™
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The construction industry is responsible for a significant amount of raw material consumption and environmental footprints. Therefore, sustainable construction became a hot topic, which strives to reduce material consumption, ... -
Classification tree analysis of factors affecting parking choices in Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2015 , Article)Qatar has experienced a significant population growth in the past decade. The growth has been accompanied by an increase in automobile ownership rates leading to parking problems especially in the capital city of Doha. The ... -
Closure to "Fully softened shear strength for soil slope stability analyses" by Hisham T. Eid and Khaled H. Rabie
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)[No abstract available] -
Colloid retention and mobilization mechanisms under different physicochemical conditions in porous media: A micromodel study
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Clear understanding of pore-scale mechanisms that control transport and retention of colloids in porous media at different physicochemical conditions is critical to improve design and efficient cleanup methodologies of ... -
Combined effects of treated domestic wastewater, fly ash, and calcium nitrite toward concrete sustainability
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The drastic increase in freshwater and ordinary Portland cement (OPC) consumption poses severe environmental and economic challenges worldwide. This study; therefore, explores the mechanical and durability properties of ... -
Combined influence of temperature and flow rate of feeds on the performance of forward osmosis
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)The effect of the membrane orientation, feeds flow rate, feeds temperature, and combining effect of both temperature and flow rate on the membrane flux was investigated in order to enhance the performance of forward osmosis ... -
Comparative Characterization of Field and Laboratory-Aged Binders Modified with Antioxidant Additives and Copolymers Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Gel Permeation Chromatography
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2022 , Article)This study investigates the behavior of antioxidant additives and copolymers to an asphalt binder by comparing laboratory-aged (up to 60 h) and antioxidant-modified binders with binders extracted from field cores. To ... -
Comparative evaluation of fatigue resistance of warm fine aggregate asphalt mixtures
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Fatigue cracking is one of the crucial distresses in asphalt pavements that affect its service life and rehabilitation process. The resistance of asphalt mixtures to fatigue failure in the laboratory experiments is influenced ... -
A comparative study of the treatment of ethylene plant spent caustic by neutralization and classical and advanced oxidation
( Academic Press , 2015 , Article)The treatment of spent caustic produced from an ethylene plant was investigated. In the case of neutralization alone it was found that the maximum removal of sulfide was at pH values below 5.5. The higher percentage removal ... -
Comparative study on the behavior of square foundations resting on confined sand
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2009 , Article)The behavior of shallow foundations resting on laterally and (or) vertically confined sand has been investigated using physical and numerical modeling. The models were designed to simulate the frequently constructed raft ... -
Comparative study on the bond performance of near-surface mounted fiber-reinforced polymer bars
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This paper presents the experimental and analytical results of a large study on the bond performance of near-surface mounted (NSM) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. The investigated parameters included the bar material ...