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Flood Risk Assessment and Protection Guidelines for Infrastructure Planning in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents key features of "Flood Assessment and Protection Guidelines" (FAPG) prepared by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), Qatar. It is intended that the FAPG will provide guidance and assistance ...
Modeling Airport Ground Access Mode Choice by Trip Purpose: Business vs. Personal Trips
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Air transportation traffic is increasing, and this results in newer and larger airport
investments in outskirts of the cities. Thus, airport ground access is becoming an important
topic to focus on. Indeed, there are many ...
Geotechnical Aspects of Sub-Sea Tunnelling on the Musaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Tunnel Project
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Musaimeer outfall tunnel is one of the longest storm water tunnels in the world with
a total length of 10.2 km. The tunnel is connected via a drop shaft to the main pump
station. This system will accommodate surface and ...
Optimizing the Thermal Resistance of Concrete Using The Palm Tree Fronds Fibers
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In the past few years, the issue of global warming has become increasingly visible.
Record high as well as record low temperatures are being broken worldwide. Snow
is melting in the poles and less sunrays are being reflected ...
Enhancement of Naphthalene Biodegradation by Sulfate Application in Brackish Subsurface Systems
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Anaerobic biodegradation is the most dominant mechanism in the petroleum hydrocarbon
contaminated subsurface systems. Due to depletion of terminal electron acceptors such
as sulfate, anaerobic degradation of organic ...
Technologies Serving Concrete for Economy, Durability and Sustainability
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Concrete comes as the second most used material after water in the world, but it is the
first used construction material especially in Middle East. World population is increasing
while resources are decreasing. Therefore, ...
Influence of Aspect Ratio on the Bearing Capacity and Correlated Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Shallow Foundations on Dense Sand
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
One of the most fundamental problems in the field of geotechnical engineering is the
prediction of bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations on cohesion-less
soil subjected to vertical central loading. The ...
Challenges for the Use of Local Materials in Unbound Road Subbase in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Current practice in Qatar is to blend local limestone with dune sand for use in unbound
pavement applications. Dune sand is used to improve the properties of fine aggregate
and compliance with the QCS 2014 requirements of ...
Use of Crumb Rubber Modified Binders and Asphalt Mixtures 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 widespread implementation in road projects of paving
technologies related to the use of crumb rubber modified ...
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 ...