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Influence of Water Table Fluctuation on Natural Source Zone Depletion in Hydrocarbon Contaminated Subsurface Environments
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Most of the prediction theories regarding dissolution of organic contaminants in the
subsurface systems have been proposed based on the static water conditions and
the influence of water fluctuations on mass removal requires ...
An Innovative Structural Solution to Failed Stabilized Earth Embankment in Multilevel Interchange
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper summarizes a case study of a failure in a mechanically stabilized earth
retaining wall ramp heading to a multilevel interchange. The failure was caused by a
washout cavity resulting from a long-term leakage from ...
Predicted and Back-calculated Coefficients of Permeability of Randomly Fractured Rock Mass: A Case Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper presents the discrepancy between the coefficients of permeability measured
for randomly fractured limestone using field falling-head tests and that back-calculated
for the same rock mass based on the actual ...
Hydrogen Gas Production from the Injection of Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron and Sodium Borohydride Solutions: Potential Effects Near Injection Wells
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The injection of nano-scale zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a remediation technique for the
treatment of organic and metal contamination in soil and groundwater. The hydrogen gas
(H2) produced during the reaction of nZVI and ...
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 ...
The role of the Civil and Commercial Court of Qatar Financial Centre under the New Arbitration Law No. 2 of 2017
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2017 , Conference Paper)
The Civil and Commercial Court of the Qatar Financial Centre (“the QFC Court”) was established by
virtue of the Qatar Financial Centre Law No. 7 of 2005 as amended by Law No. 2 of 2009 (“the
QFC Law”). The QFC Court has ...
Numerical Study of Four Bolts End-Plate Joint Behaviour for Robustness Assessment
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
The paper presents new studies on numerical modeling (FEM) for beam-to-column
behavior under sagging and hogging bending moment when the framework is exposed to
service and unexpected loads that may cause a column loss ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...