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Dosage Optimization of Polypropylene Fiber for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Concrete is the most commonly used materials for construction in Qatar as well as in
the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration
of concrete structures and significantly affect ...
Ground-borne vibrations due to railway traffic in urbanized areas: A numerical study about traffic in trench cross-sections
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National Technical University of Athens
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Modern cities require efficient mass transportation systems like subway and railway networks. Due to the lack of available space and also due to environmental concerns, it is usually preferable to use the underground space ...
Steel Reinforced Grout for Strengthening of RC T-section Beams Deficient in Shear
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
numerous causes. Thus, proper strengthening and rehabilitation techniques are required
to restore the strength and extend the service life of the structures. Steel reinforced
grout (SRG) has recently been introduced as an ...
An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Estimate Travel Time along Public Transportation Bus Lines
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Public transportation sectors have played significant roles in accommodating passengers
and commodities efficiently and effectively. The modes of public transportation
often follow pre-defined operation schedules and routes. ...
Effects of Using Seawater and Recycled Coarse Aggregates on Plain Concrete Characteristics
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Using seawater and/or recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) for concrete mixing is deemed
advantageous from a sustainability perspective. This paper reports on the results of an
experimental study on fresh and hardened properties ...
Multiobjective optimization model for scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2016 , Article)
Extreme weather significantly impacts construction schedules and costs and can be a source of schedule delays and budget overruns. A multi-objective optimization model, presented herein for the scheduling of construction ...
Employing biomimicry in Urban metamorphosis seeking for sustainability: Case studies
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Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
, 2019 , Article)
Objective The current study has aimed to develop the framework of biomimicry involvement in urban metamorphosis for sustainability. This research has engaged four objectives to achieve the aim. Objective one is to explore ...
Mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high performance steel FRC made with discarded materials
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
This study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of 12 ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) mixes manufactured using alternate aggregate sources. Natural gabbro aggregates (GA), steel ...
Modeling pedestrian gap acceptance behavior at a six-lane urban road
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Taylor and Francis Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
The illegal crossing behavior of pedestrians at unmarked mid-block sections is unsafe, risky, and increase the potential of severe conflicts and crashes, especially in the case of multilane roads. This paper investigates ...
Performance Evaluation of Vehicle Restraint Systems in the Context of Design and Installation
(2021 , Article)
Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS), a necessary component of the road design, are widely implemented by transport authorities to protect vehicles from severe incidents, mainly colliding to the roadside as well as median ...