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Drift optimization of high-rise buildings in earthquake zones
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John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
, 2011 , Article)
This paper presents a Drift Design Structural Model (DDSM) for the design optimization of high-rise buildings in seismic zones. The model is formulated as a Generalized Single Degree of Freedom System subjected to equivalent ...
Integrated performance assessment model for water distribution networks
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2016 , Article)
The American infrastructure report card in 2013 rated the US water system infrastructure with grade of ‘D’. The Canadian infrastructure report card in 2012 stated that around 15.4% of Canada’s water infrastructure has a ...
Performance of modified self-healing concrete with calcium nitrate microencapsulation
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
This study investigates the strength reduction associated with incorporating calcium nitrate microcapsules in concrete. It also proposes modifications to the calcium nitrate micro encapsulation procedure to minimize the ...
A model for predicting failure of oil pipelines
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Taylor & Francis
, 2014 , Article)
Oil and gas pipelines transport millions of dollars of goods everyday worldwide. Even though they are the safest way to transport petroleum products, pipelines do still fail generating hazardous consequences and irreparable ...
Effect of mixing duration on flexural strength of multi walled carbon nanotubes cementitious composites
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
This paper investigates the effect of mixing duration on the flexural strength of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) reinforced cementitious composites. Each batch containing 0.03%, 0.08%, 0.15% or 0.25% MWCNT to cement ...
Optimizing postdisaster reconstruction planning for damaged transportation networks
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2009 , Article)
The limited availability of reconstruction resources is one of the main challenges that often confront postdisaster recovery of damaged transportation networks. This requires an effective and efficient deployment and ...
Analysis of change orders in Qatari construction projects
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2017 , Article)
Change orders affect the performance of construction projects and may induce significant cost overruns. The paper identifies the main causes/factors that lead to change orders in Qatari construction projects. It also ...
Modeling of the sustainability goal and objective setting process in the predesign phase of green institutional building projects
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2014 , Article)
The process of constructing a sustainable green building presents a number of challenges compared with regular buildings. Additional work and documentation is needed in every stage of the project life cycle for the sustainable ...
Multi-Criteria Decision Making Models for Water Pipelines
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2016 , Article)
The deterioration of water pipelines leads to impaired water quality, increased breakage rate, and reduced hydraulic capacity. The planning of maintenance programs for water pipelines is essential to minimize health and ...
Locating leaks in water mains using noise loggers
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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 ...