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Alternative Means to Resolve Administrative Contractual Disputes in the State of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
Administrative agreements, namely public procurement agreements, are considered as the most important types of agreements in the countries adopting the Latin legal tradition. Indeed, under these agreements, the public ...
Implementation of Crumb Rubber Modified Binder for Qatar Local Roads Construction Projects
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The continuous increase in the pile up of used vehicle tires in Qatar poses a challenge
contributing to potential environmental pollution problems. The magnitude of this problem
can be drastically reduced by processing and ...
Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The State of Qatar went through a massive road construction program in the last decade
as part of the ongoing development of its infrastructure and road transport network.
Construction of roads in Qatar generally utilizes ...
The Use of Measuring While Drilling and Wireline Logging to Identify the Geological Strata in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In the field of engineering and construction in the Middle East, it is a common practice to
economize a geotechnical investigation using a conventional scope, based on the lowest
price. This tends to compromise the project ...
Emerging Transit Technology: Implementing an Urban Gondola System over Al Corniche, Doha, Qatar - A Cost Estimation Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Urban gondolas are a type of driverless transit vehicles, which are increasingly drawing
the attention as a viable mass transit alternative in urban environments and touristic
areas. The system is distinctive with high ...
Development and Performance of Cement Bound Materials in Road Pavements
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The use of cement bound materials (CBMs) for road construction in Qatar is relatively
new. CBM improves the structural capacity and durability of pavement, but considerations
should be made to the setting time and strength ...
Near Surface Embedded Application for FRCM Strengthening of RC Beams in Flexure
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
In this paper, the efficacy of a recent strengthening technique, referred to as Near Surface
Embedded (NSE), has been investigated for flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete
(RC) beams using Fabric Reinforced ...
Integrating Building Information Management (BIM) in Civil Infrastructure Coordination: Application at LUSAIL Plaza
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The purpose of this case study is to highlight how the BIM modelling can lead to a
smooth construction process for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), Civil,
Architectural, and Landscape works, which can aid the ...
Future challenges and paradigmatic changes in international arbitration: A peek behind the curtain
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The unprecedented growth of international arbitration and the current state of euphoria should not
serve to obscure the several challenges that lie ahead. While some challenges may only concern
practical, albeit manageable ...
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 ...