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Climate Change and the Structural Resilience of the Doha Metro
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In recent years, the Doha Metro has been the spearhead of Qatar's effort to expand and
upgrade its transportation infrastructure. In its current phase it will comprise three lines
of an approximate overall length of 76 km ...
The Investigation of an Efficient and Effective Proactive Pipeline Integrity System
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In this paper, we propose the investigation of an efficient and effective proactive pipeline
integrity system that uses multi-sensors for monitoring and inspection of the pipeline.
Although the focus is on the pipeline, ...
Utilizing Recycled Polypropylene Fibers as Reinforcement for Concrete Beams
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Polypropylene (PP) fibers are among numerous plastic waste materials, which
are generated by the different industrial and domestic activities. Due to its low
biodegradability, plastic waste constitutes a real environmental ...
Experimental Study on the Performance of Circular Concrete Columns Reinforced with GFRP under Axial Load
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures subjected to severe environments
is a big challenge and requires huge repair and maintenance costs. Glass fiber reinforced
polymer (GFRP) reinforcement with its ...
Use of 3D Images to Evaluate Formation Damage Induced by Montmorillonite Fines in Porous Media Systems
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Formation damage costs oil and gas industry $140 billion/year in lost productivity, this
is a key challenge to Qatar, the world's largest LNG exporter. During production from
a well, multiphase flow foster drag forces to ...
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 ...
Dynamic Imaging of Hydrate Specific Area Evolution during Xenon Hydrate Formation
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Gas hydrates are ice-like structures formed under high pressure and low temperature
conditions. They are considered as a potential energy source due to their abundance
and the increase in energy demand worldwide. A fundamental ...
Constructability and Economical Comparison Between Two Proposed Permanent Shoring Systems in Qatar: A Case Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper introduces the constructability and economic feasibility study of using one
of the proposed two types of permanent shoring system for a highway project in Qatar.
The cast-in-situ cantilever retaining wall and ...
An Analytical Review of Sustainable Green Buildings in Qatar: Implementations in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Sector
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Sustainable buildings and related construction techniques are becoming increasingly
recognized within the urban planning development in Qatar. The study aims to develop
an analytical review of sustainable green projects ...
Mechanical Performance and Thermo-Physical Properties of Cement Mortar Incorporating Hybrid Slags
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Owing to the growing environmental pressure to reduce waste and pollution, the effective
utilization of industrial solid wastes in construction applications has gained notable
attention. This study investigates the mechanical ...