Browsing Civil & Architectural Engineering by Publisher "Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)"

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    • Gas Driven Fracture during Gas Production using HeleShaw Cell 

      Al-Raoush, Riyadh; Jarrar, Zaher; Alshibli, Khalid; Jung, Jongwon ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Methane hydrate is considered a potential energy source, with worldwide reserves on the order of 500-10,000 Gt of carbon. The production of Methane from hydratebearing sediments requires hydrate dissociation for releasing ...

    • Groundwater pollution by petroleumderived contaminants in coastal semiarid environment 

      Al-Raoush, Riyadh; Ngueleu, Stephane; Rezanezhad, Fereidoun; Van Cappellen, Philippe ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      A common source of contamination of soil and groundwater in arid and (semi)-arid coastal regions are accidental spills of petroleum products, such as crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. Groundwater pollution by petroleum ...

    • Mitigation of Traffic Congestion Using Ramp Metering on Doha Expressway 

      Khan, Muhammad Asif; Hamila, Ridha; Shaaban, Khaled Salah ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Ramp metering is the most effective and widely implemented strategy for improving traffic flow on freeways by restricting the number of vehicles entering a freeway using ramp meters. A ramp meter is a traffic signal ...

    • Practical teaching and its importance in teaching civil engineering 

      Shaaban, Khaled ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Students pursuing their civil engineering degree usually learn the theory part in class but may struggle to relate theory to practice if the instructor has no industry experience. Engineering graduates can benefit more ...

    • Textile-Reinforced Mortar (TRM) System as a Strengthening Technique on Reinforced Concrete Beams 

      Afzal, Muhammad Shekaib; Ebead, Usama; Shrestha, Kshitij ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      There is considerable investment in construction industry in Qatar for civil infrastructures and taking into account the severe environmental conditions, they would entail for proper maintenance, repair and strengthening ...

    • The significance of industry experience in civil engineering education 

      Shaaban, Khaled Salah ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Students pursuing their civil engineering degree usually learn the theory part in class but may struggle relating theory to practice if the instructor have no industry experience. Engineering graduates can benefit more ...