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Positively Shifting the Mindset in Construction Using Non-Biodegradable Materials for Sustainable Construction: An Experimental Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Disposing of the non-biodegradable material, scrap Tire rubber specifically, has always
been a bone of contention for the municipalities around the world. Not only the land that
it covers is the major issue, but also the ...
Long-Term Cost Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements in Structural Concrete
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Corrosion, which leads to the premature deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC)
structures, is increasingly an issue of global concern. Accordingly, corrosion-resistant
materials have emerged as alternative reinforcement ...
The New Qatar Arbitration Law No. (2) of the year 2017 (Pros and Cons)
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The Qatari economy is considered as one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in
the world. Consequently, the State of Qatar has become one of the main countries attracting
foreign investors. This is indeed ...
Performance of University-Construction Industry Collaboration: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
University-construction industry collaboration (UIC) has become an essential part of driving innovation and fostering construction industry growth. Measuring performance of such collaboration is an emergent field of study. ...
Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during
special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of
crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ...
Effect of Alkaline Activators on the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Geopolymerization is a process where silica and alumina rich source materials turn
into excellent binding materials by the aid of alkali solutions. Materials such as fly ash
are by-products in energy power plants. Fly ...
Determination of Temperature Zoning for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Based on Superpave System
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Majority of the countries in the Great Lakes region of Africa still rely on the traditional
Penetration grading approach for characterizing asphalt binder, as opposed to the more
recent and reliable approach of SuperPave ...
Eco-friendly Concrete Using Local Materials From Sudan
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This study is aimed at investigating the potentiality for utilizing some locally available
eco-friendly materials to replace some concrete constituents as a possible opportunity
to introduce sustainable construction in ...
East Industrial Pedestrian Bridge: A Case Study of Value Engineering and High Performance Material
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
East Industrial Road, a main arterial for the city of Doha with high average daily traffic,
made crossing by foot being not only challenging, but also dangerous. Authorities
proposed to build a pedestrian bridge over East ...
Advanced Freeze-Thaw Assessment of Internally Integrated Concrete with Sodium Acetate
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
A new line of research is presented in this study where sodium acetate is used as a
protective material for concrete. A newly developed freeze-thaw method that depends
on the alteration of temperature and humidity is ...