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Experimental prediction of the elastic properties of nanocomposite cementitious materials based on nanoindentation measurements
( American Scientific Publishers , 2017 , Article)This paper provides in depth novel exploration of the local mechanical properties of nanocomposite cement using the nanoindentation technique. The elastic properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-reinforced and unreinforced ... -
Experimental results and modelling of corrosion-damaged concrete beams strengthened with externally-bonded composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This paper presents the results of 3D finite element (FE) modelling of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in flexure with externally-bonded composites. The models were validated against the results ... -
Experimental study of the attenuation properties of metal-viscoelastic bi-layered materials
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference Paper)Phononic crystals (PCs) are multi-layered materials with functional elastic wave band gaps where propagation of vibration within these band gaps is restricted. PCs have vibration attenuation properties dependent on their ... -
Experimental validation of a numerical model for the ground vibration from trains in tunnels
( DC/ConfOrg , 2015 , Conference Paper)Ground vibration and ground-borne noise from trains in tunnels are attracting increasing attention from researchers and engineers. They are important environmental issues related with the operation of underground networks ... -
Explainable deep learning model for automatic mulberry leaf disease classification
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Mulberry leaves feed Bombyx mori silkworms to generate silk thread. Diseases that affect mulberry leaves have reduced crop and silk yields in sericulture, which produces 90% of the world’s raw silk. Manual leaf disease ... -
Explainable machine learning model and reliability analysis for flexural capacity prediction of RC beams strengthened in flexure with FRCM
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper presents a data-driven approach to determine the load and flexural capacities of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites in flexure. A total of ... -
Explainable machine learning-aided efficient prediction model and software tool for bond strength of concrete with corroded reinforcement
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The bond strength between concrete and reinforcement is crucial for the composite action and serviceability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. However, it is vulnerable to deterioration from the corrosion of reinforcement ... -
Exploitation of Citrus Peel Extract as a Feedstock for Power Generation in Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)
( Springer , 2019 , Article)Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are envisioned as an evolving cost-effective process for treating organic wastes to simultaneously generate bioelectricity. Therefore, in present study a single chambered mediator- less air ... -
Exploring Crowd Management and Evacuation Strategies using Microscopic Pedestrian Simulation: A Case Study of Souq Waqif
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Safe egress plans are critical for crowd evacuation at touristic attractions, particularly during special events, as visitors are often unaware of their options. Identification of bottlenecks in the walking spaces are vital ... -
Exploring driver behaviors during tailgating situations: a driving simulator study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Conference Paper)The characteristics of drivers vary from one individual to another and one culture to another, leading to distinct driving behaviors exhibited by different drivers. This study aims to explore drivers’ car-following behaviors ... -
Exploring Microscopic Characteristics of Bicycle Riders’ following Behaviors in a Single-File Movement
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Cycling can bring a wide range of social, economic, and health benefits to individuals and communities. The safety and efficiency of bicycle facilities can be significantly impacted by the interactions among riders. This ... -
Externally bonded hybrid carbon/glass FRP strips for shear strengthening of RC deep beams
( University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group , 2020 , Conference Paper)The experimental study on the shear strengthening the efficacy of a recently introduced hybrid carbon/glass fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) for reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams has been presented in this study. The hybrid ... -
Factors influencing determination of shale classification indices and their correlation to mechanical properties
( Springer Verlag , 2006 , Article)The influence of sample preparation procedure on the measured classification indices such as clay-size fraction, liquid limit, and plastic limit of shales was investigated. Shale samples covering a wide range of composition ... -
FAI: Fast, accurate, and intelligent approach and prediction tool for flexural capacity of FRP-RC beams based on super-learner machine learning model
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have recently been considered in the field of structural engineering as one of the best alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement due to their high tensile strength, ... -
Fatigue and Monotonic Behaviors of Corrosion-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRCM Composites
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper provides a comprehensive account of using fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites to strengthen corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to monotonic loading and fatigue. ... -
Fatigue Behaviour of Lightly Stabilised Granular Materials from Flexural and Indirect Diametral Tensile Testing
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The fatigue characteristic of a lightly stabilized granular material under traffic loading is an important consideration for the design of a pavement containing such material. This paper presents the evaluation of fatigue ... -
Fatigue characterisation of full-scale pavements using viscoelastic continuum damage approach for qatar
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2015 , Conference Paper)The population and economy in Qatar have been expanding significantly in the past six years. Accordingly, Qatar is encountering huge development in infrastructure. The existing mix design methods have been developed in the ... -
Fatigue characterization of lightly cementitiously stabilized granular base materials using flexural testing
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)The fatigue characteristics of a lightly stabilized granular material under traffic loading are important considerations for the design of a pavement containing such material. This paper examines the use of flexural testing ... -
Fault detection and severity identification of ball bearings by online condition monitoring
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)This paper presents a fast, accurate, and simple systematic approach for online condition monitoring and severity identification of ball bearings. This approach utilizes compact one-dimensional (1-D) convolutional neural ... -
The fictitious force method for efficient calculation of vibration from a tunnel embedded in a multi-layered half-space
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)This paper presents an extension of the Pipe-in-Pipe (PiP) model for calculating vibrations from underground railways that allows for the incorporation of a multi-layered half-space geometry. The model is based on the ...