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Comprehensive literature review on CH4-CO2 replacement in microscale porous media
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article Review)Gas production studies from natural gas hydrate reservoirs have been the subject of extensive research in recent years. Although CH4-CO2 replacement production method from gas hydrates has many advantages, the number of ... -
Concrete Hydration Model Characterization Using Evolutionary Optimization
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Pile thermal integrity assessment by means of temperature measurement has received increasing attention in recent years. The thermal integrity testing method measures temperature changes during the concrete curing process; ... -
Condition assessment model for sewer pipelines using fuzzy-based evidential reasoning
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)A condition assessment model for gravity and pressurised sewer pipelines using Fuzzy Set Theory (FST), and Evidential Reasoning (ER) with the aid of Fuzzy Analytical Network Process (FANP) integrated with Monte-Carlo ... -
Condition assessment of sewer pipelines using multi attribute utility theory (MAUT)
( International Society for Trenchless Technology , 2016 , Conference Paper)Many municipalities rely on the interpretation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection reports to arrive to a condition assessment grade for the inspected sewer pipelines. The grades stand as a key for decision ... -
Condition prediction models for oil and gas pipelines using regression analysis
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2014 , Article)Although they are the safest means of transporting oil and gas products, pipelines can sometimes fail with hazardous consequences and large business losses. The decision to replace, repair, or rehabilitate depends mainly ... -
Constructing an Intelligent Model Based on Support Vector Regression to Simulate the Solubility of Drugs in Polymeric Media
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study constructs a machine learning method to simultaneously analyze the thermodynamic behavior of many polymer-drug systems. The solubility temperature of Acetaminophen, Celecoxib, Chloramphenicol, D-Mannitol, ... -
CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT PROJECT SUPPORT SYSTEM UTILIZING DELPHI METHOD
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2022 , Article)Change orders are a major challenge in the construction industry due to the associated time and cost impacts. Thus, managing change effectively assists in alleviating cost overruns and delays. Avoiding change orders and ... -
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Construction safety factors assessment through Frequency Adjusted Importance Index
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)The construction industry is plagued by numerous accidents and fatalities due to improper implementation of safety measures. Globally, researchers have concluded that the construction environment is the most hazardous when ... -
Construction safety risk assessment with introduced control levels
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2018 , Article)It is of great importance to facilitate the risk assessment process in construction projects because risk assessment is a requirement in most legislation and safety standards. A great majority of construction SMEs (Small ... -
Control of plate vibrations with artificial neural networks and piezoelectricity
( Springer New York LLC , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a method for active vibration control of smart thin cantilever plates. For model formulation needed for controller design and simulations, finite difference technique is used on the cantilever plate ... -
Convolutional neural networks for real-time and wireless damage detection
( Springer New York LLC , 2020 , Conference Paper)Structural damage detection methods available for structural health monitoring applications are based on data preprocessing, feature extraction, and feature classification. The feature classification task requires considerable ... -
Corrigendum to "Microalgae: A potential bioagent for treatment of emerging contaminants from domestic wastewater" [Chemosphere 351, March 2024, 1-16 141245] (Chemosphere (2024) 351, (S0045653524001383), (10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141245))
( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)Authors would like an amendment in the Acknowledgement section as per our open access funder policies. Kindly add the below statement in acknowledgement section. <Acknowledgement: The authors would like to acknowledge the ... -
Corrosion-Damaged RC Beams Repaired with Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)The structural performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams repaired with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) was investigated. Eleven RC beams were constructed and tested in flexure under ... -
Cost based Value Stream Mapping as a sustainable construction tool for undergraound pipeline construction projects
( MDPI AG , 2017 , Article)This paper deals with application of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) as a sustainable construction tool on a real construction project of installation of underground pipelines. VSM was adapted to reduce the high percentage of ... -
Cost benefit analysis for failure of sewer pipelines
( EDP Sciences , 2017 , Conference Paper)Sewer pipelines failure in sewage networks can have adverse potential impacts on socio-economic aspects in any community. Due to the fact that it's difficult to capture the relationship between the physical and economical ... -
Cost effectiveness of reinforcement alternatives for a concrete water chlorination tank
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Reinforced concrete tanks in water/wastewater treatment plants are susceptible to severe corrosion due to aggressive exposure conditions resulting from the application of certain treatment chemicals and methods. Non-corrosive ... -
Cost optimization of composite beams using genetic algorithms
( Elsevier Ltd , 2009 , Article)This paper presents a genetic algorithm model for the cost optimization of composite beams based on the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) specifications of the AISC. The model formulation includes the cost of concrete, ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution
(2020 , Article)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly deployed as part of the processes in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry projects. While the benefits of BIM have been extensively proclaimed, ... -
Criteria and Challenges of Inclusive Design in the Built Environment
( 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 ...