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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 ...
Practical Implementation of Contract Administration Performance Model in Qatar Construction Projects
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Globally, the performance of Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is becoming of significant interest as the industry suffers from notable delays, cost overruns, and disputes as a consequence of poor contract ...
Innovation in Road Construction Industry: An Analysis of Different Case Studies
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Process improvement and innovation in the field of road construction sector offers
significant community and industry benefits, by making an important contribution
in economic growth and enhancing the quality of life. ...
The New Construction Approach Adapted by Ashghal for the Public Projects in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"The purpose of this paper is to review the new strategy adapted by Ashghal to implement
lean construction in Qatar to improve project performance and predictability of delivery.
This is a significant change programme ...
BIM Based Facility Condition Assessment
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Current practices of using traditional methods of managing data using spreadsheets or
hard paper copies for various building data, are commonly being used during building
inspection and condition assessment. Building ...
Mechanical and Durability Characteristics of Roller Compacted Geopolymer Concrete Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Every year a large quantity of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is generated in
the USA. Utilization of RAP can solve the storage problem, prevent environmental
pollution and reduce construction costs. This study focuses ...
Test Procedures for Advanced Characterization of Bituminous Binders Employed for Pavement Construction in Public Works Authority Road Projects - State of Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper illustrates the approach adopted by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal)
of the State of Qatar for the advanced chemical and rheological characterization of
bituminous binders (both neat and modified). The ...
Project Management: Key Initiatives Case Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Every project faces risk of delays and disruptions, especially the mega/complex projects of today, which have, amongst others, many interfacing parties engaged. Local roads and drainage projects in general, including DN016, ...
Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Evaluate Air Voids Content in Hot Mix Asphalt
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Air voids content is one of the most important characteristics of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).
Air voids content that is either too high or too low can negatively impact pavement
life and lead to deteriorations such as fatigue ...
Improving Concrete Durability by Using Optimized Aggregate Gradation and Reducing Cement Content
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"This study evaluated the effects of (1) reducing the cementitious content, (2) the use of
optimized aggregate gradation (OAG) technique, and (3) the use of Portland limestone
cement (Type IL) in Florida Class I pavement ...