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IOT technologies and their applications in higher education
( Taylor and Francis , 2023 , Book chapter)Technology development has recently focused on significant improvements in the way we achieve and process information from objects and systems to make decision. The communication among these objectives and different kinds ... -
IRv2-Net: A Deep Learning Framework for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation Performance Integrating InceptionResNetV2 and UNet Architecture with Test Time Augmentation Techniques
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Colorectal polyps in the colon or rectum are precancerous growths that can lead to a more severe disease called colorectal cancer. Accurate segmentation of polyps using medical imaging data is essential for effective ... -
Laboratory testing of full-scale pipes partially embedded in soil to study soil-pipe interaction of offshore seabed oil and gas pipelines - Initial observations
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2014 , Conference Paper)The geotechnical aspect of the design of off-shore oil and gas pipelines is a challenge due to inherent uncertainties in predicting soil-pipe interaction behaviour. Physical modeling is often sought after to gain insight ... -
Lane-based analysis of the saturation flow rate considering traffic composition
( Informa UK Limited - Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Saturation flow rate (SFR) is an essential metric for estimating the capacities of signalized intersections. Many factors, including traffic composition, configuration and geometry of the intersection, and driver behavior, ... -
LiDAR based hydro-conditioned hydrological modeling for enhancing precise conservation practice placement in agricultural watersheds
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)High resolution Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) improve hydrologic modeling and aid in identifying the targeted locations of best conservation practices (CPs) in agricultural ... -
Life Cycle Assessment for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)nComposites Used in Concrete Beams: A State-of-the-Art Review
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become popularly utilized in structural engineering applications. The common use of the FRP composites is related to their economic benefits that can be observed right away ... -
Life cycle cost analysis of structural concrete using seawater, recycled concrete aggregate, and GFRP reinforcement
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Using seawater and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in a concrete mix is potentially advantageous from a sustainability perspective. However, the high chloride levels expected in such a case demands ... -
Lightweight End-to-End Deep Learning Solution for Estimating the Respiration Rate from Photoplethysmogram Signal
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Respiratory ailments are a very serious health issue and can be life-threatening, especially for patients with COVID. Respiration rate (RR) is a very important vital health indicator for patients. Any abnormality in this ... -
Linear and nonlinear viscoelastic and viscoplastic analysis of asphalt binders with warm mix asphalt additives
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a widely used product, which proved a contribution to the reduction in asphalt mixing and compaction temperatures. This reduction leads to lower fuel consumption and smoke emission in asphalt ... -
Literature Review of Advancements in Adaptive Ramp Metering
( Elsevier , 2016 , Conference Paper)Over a period spanning more than 30 years, several ramp metering algorithms have been developed to improve the operation of freeways. Many of these algorithms were deployed in several regions of the world, and field ... -
Locating leaks in water mains using noise loggers
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Article)Because of their potential danger to public health, economic loss, environmental damage, and energy waste, underground water pipelines leaks have received more attention globally. Researchers have proposed active leakage ... -
Long-Term Cost Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements in Structural Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Corrosion, which leads to the premature deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, is increasingly an issue of global concern. Accordingly, corrosion-resistant materials have emerged as alternative reinforcement ... -
Machine Learning-Based Respiration Rate and Blood Oxygen Saturation Estimation Using Photoplethysmogram Signals
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The continuous monitoring of respiratory rate (RR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) is crucial for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and surgical conditions. RR and SpO2 are used to assess the effectiveness of lung medications ... -
Machine learning-based shear capacity prediction and reliability analysis of shear-critical RC beams strengthened with inorganic composites
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The application of inorganic composites has proven to be an effective strengthening technique for shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams. However, accurate prediction of the shear capacity of RC beams strengthened ... -
Macro-scale direct shear test device for assessing soil-solid interface friction under low effective normal stresses
( ASTM International , 2014 , Article)The paper describes a new macro-scale direct shear test device for assessing the largedisplacement soil/solid interface drained shear strength at low effective normal stresses. The testing method arises from a need to ... -
Magnetic nanoparticles draw solution for forward osmosis: Current status and future challenges in wastewater treatment
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Forward osmosis is considered as the least energy intensive membrane process since it operates based on the osmotic pressure gradient. However, it is still considered as immature technology mainly due to the elevated cost ... -
Major Factors Affecting Construction Waste Management in Infrastructure Projects Using Structural Equation Model
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)The construction industry has grown significantly to fulfill the expanding need for accommodation, facilities, welfare, and services resulting from the rapid increase in the global population. Infrastructure projects in ... -
Management performance assessment: A method of analytic network process
( Success Culture Press , 2019 , Article)The construction industry is considered risky as labor and machinery intense environment interacts with accelerating and overlapping activities. This situation would result in high number of accidents and fatalities. High ... -
Mapping the Industrial Perception of Delay Data Through Importance Rating
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The construction industry is struggling with several recorded incidents of delay due to improper planning and/or implementation of required construction measures. The common conclusion by many researchers worldwide is that ... -
Marketing Strategies for Smart Buildings
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Globally, there is a growing proportion of the need to optimize monitoring and facility management of new and existing built facilities. Smart buildings provide waste reduction to the environment, flexibility to facility ...
