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Recent advances in corrosion resistant superhydrophobic coatings
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Walter de Gruyter GmbH
, 2018 , Article Review)
Extreme water-repellent (superhydrophobic) coatings with water contact angle higher than 150° have caught the attention of corrosion researchers in the last decade as they can be used to protect metals and alloys against ...
Sensing and monitoring for stadium structures: A review of recent advances and a forward look
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2017 , Article Review)
Stadiums like those used for sporting or concert events are distinct from other civil engineering structures due to several different characteristics. Some challenges mainly originate from the interaction with the human ...
A review of fouling mechanisms, control strategies and real-time fouling monitoring techniques in forward osmosis
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Forward osmosis has gained tremendous attention in the field of desalination and wastewater treatment. However, membrane fouling is an inevitable issue. Membrane fouling leads to flux decline, can cause operational problems ...
State-of-the-Art Review on Sustainable Design and Construction of Quieter Pavements-Part 2: Factors Affecting Tire-Pavement Noise and Prediction Models
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MDPI AG
, 2016 , Article Review)
Traffic noise is a combination of noises produced from a number of sources. Of all the traffic noise sources, tire-pavement noise, which is emitted as a result of the interaction of rolling,slipping, or dragging tires and ...
A review of vibration-based damage detection in civil structures: From traditional methods to Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications
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Academic Press
, 2021 , Article Review)
Monitoring structural damage is extremely important for sustaining and preserving the service life of civil structures. While successful monitoring provides resolute and staunch information on the health, serviceability, ...
Multi-tier method using infrared photography and GPR to detect and locate water leaks
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article Review)
This paper presents newly developed method for detecting and locating leaks in water distribution networks utilizing two detection techniques; ground penetrating radar (GPR) and infrared photography (IR). The experimental ...
Perspectives on food waste management: Prevention and social innovations
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Food waste is one of the challenging issues humans are facing. A third of the food produced in the world is wasted at various points along the food supply chain. Food waste can be reduced by developing technology that can ...
Engineering students' conceptions of collaboration, group-based strategy use, and perceptions of assessment in PBL: A case study in Qatar
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Tempus Publications
, 2020 , Article Review)
This study has investigated the natures of collaboration, group-based strategy use, and perception of assessment, as well as interactions among these aspects, by examining group performance in engineering students' first ...
The Mechanical and Environmental Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Concrete Structures: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
The construction sector is well known for its critical environmental impact resulting from the consumed amounts of raw materials and the tremendous emissions of greenhouse gases. Therefore, scientists need to promote and ...
A comprehensive review of COVID-19 detection techniques: From laboratory systems to wearable devices
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Screening of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients offers unique opportunities for curtailing the transmission of novel coronavirus disease 2019, commonly ...