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An Analytical Review of Attempts to Mitigate Visual Pollution in Urban Settings
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Visual pollution is the main issue rising in urban settings these days. The residents of the built environment or the surrounding communities are negatively impacted by this sort of pollution. Visual pollution reduces ...
Ashghal Quality Assurance & Quality Control system - QSD Role in Monitoring & Reporting the Quality Performance in Ashghal Projects
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Ashghal has established a robust system of quality control and quality assurance for all projects constructed by Ashghal. Ashghal Departments are supervising a sophisticated system of quality control and quality assurance ...
Theoretical Simulation of Thermal Deformations in Concrete Beams Reinforced with Two Overlapped FRP Bars in Cold Regions
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The thermal incompatibility in transverse direction between concrete and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may cause tensile circumferential cracks within concrete under low temperatures, and consequently, the failure ...
The Urban Morphology of Mshereib, the Heart of Downtown Doha
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Doha experienced a remarkable transformation since oil and natural gas exportation began in the mid-twentieth century. Rapid urbanization and globalization ('process of interaction and integration among people, companies, ...
Widening of an Existing Bridge to Accommodate Two Traffic Lanes - Al Bustan South Project in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Driven by Qatar National Vision 2030 and catering to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is undertaking an extraordinary and ambitious programme of infrastructure development to deliver a world-class new and upgraded road ...
Backfilling Shaft Surround Using Recycled Concrete Waste Material
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The massive development in the State of Qatar to fulfil the Qatar National 2030 Vision requires efforts to direct the construction sector towards reducing economic, social and environmental impacts through the application ...
Transit-oriented Development from the View of Traditional City Model
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Several communities have adopted the transit-oriented development (TOD) model to improve the urban form of the city. Through the TOD model, citizens are enabled and encouraged to travel by public transit and live near it, ...
The Challenges and Future Aspirations of Implementing Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in the Urban Facilities of Mega Sport Events [MSEs] in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Sports facilities are built for a specific function and purpose. Once the demand for such purpose no longer exists, it is important to know how both the buildings and the city will adapt to the existence of such megastructures ...
Biogas Production from Cow Manure Using an Anaerobic Digestion Technique
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The world is suffering from limited sources of energy thus finding a renewable and sustainable source is very crucial. Cow manure is an unexploited treasure and is expected to have a high potential for energy recovery. ...
Production of Self-healing Concrete using Gum Arabic for Immobilizing of Bacterial Spores on Sand
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
This paper studies the feasibility of producing self-healing concrete by immobilization of bacteria on the sand. In this study, the Gum Arabic (Acacia Senegal) was used to immobilize bacterial spores and its nutrient ...