Browsing Theme 2: Advances in Infrastructure Sustainability, Renovation, and Monitoring by Type "Conference Paper"
Now showing items 21-40 of 68
-
Development of a Comprehensive Pavement Design System for Roads in Wind and Solar Farms
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper briefly, illustrates the structure and contents of an ongoing research program aimed at developing a set of procedures and tools to be used for the design of pavements in renewable energy projects and mainly in ... -
Digital Twins in AEC Infrastructure and Building Management Systems
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The current practice of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) management systems relies on time-consuming, manual methods for data collection, analyzing, and decision-making. This affects the productivity of ... -
Early Thermal Cracking Control of Concrete Structures in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Thermal cracks can occur in concrete elements at early stages during the hardening process. Also, the impact of thermal contraction and drying and autogenous shrinkage, may lead to excessive tensile strains and as a result ... -
Effect of Chemicals on Compressive Strength of Plastic-Laterite Interlock Paving Blocks
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This research centres on the need to develop a simple but sustainable material for the utilization of the quantum of plastic wastes that litter our environment. The research uses waste plastics and laterite soil and converts ... -
Efficacy in developing a Sustainable, Resilient, and Interdependent Infrastructure System in the Gulf Region
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and the exchange of information, knowledge, and services assists in developing and managing many aspects of the built environment. Sustainable, resilient, and interdependent ... -
Enhancing the Bond Durability of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars Using Basalt-Macro Fiber Reinforced Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a study about the bond durability of basalt fiber reinforced polymers (BFRP) bars embedded in concrete incorporating basalt macro fibers (BMF) when conditioned in harsh saline environment at 60 °C. A ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Flexural Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Treated Wastewater and Recycled Concrete Aggregates
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Eco-friendly concrete is the most recommended sustainable option to reduce the excessive diminution of concrete natural resources and the high generation of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the present study explores ... -
Experimental Validation of Repair Methods for Earthquake-Damaged Bridges Incorporating Pipe-Socket Precast Pier System
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This project focuses on the retrofitting of concrete bridge piers. In the first phase of the project, a half-scale bridge bent was designed and experimentally tested in the Idaho State University (ISU) Structural Lab (SLAB) ... -
Exploration of Carbonate Aggregates in Road Construction using Ultrasonic and Artificial Intelligence Approaches
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the construction sector, which is highly sensitive to economic cycles. In order to boost value and efficiency in this sector, the use of innovative exploration technologies ... -
Galvanized Steel as a Sustainable Material-Technology and Failure Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The building industry is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions and 36% of global energy consumption. Therefore, it is not surprising that the industry is motivated to embrace more environment-friendly procedures and ... -
Hardened Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete Incorporating Recycled Granite Waste as Fine Aggregate
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The present paper investigates the hardened properties of self-compacting concrete by reusing granite waste to replace natural fin aggregates. The reuse of solid wastes as powder or aggregates allows us to produce sustainable ... -
Identification of Karstic Features with Extensive Geophysical Investigation for Underground Infrastructure - South of Wakrah Pumping Station and Outfall (SWPSO) Project
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)There has been a significant increase in the number of underground infrastructure projects built in a short period because of Qatar's goal of effective mass transit and robust urban drainage infrastructure, as well as the ... -
Impact of the Fiber Distribution Characteristics on the Uniaxial Behaviour of Fiber-Reinforced Composites- An Experimental Study
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The demand for development of fiber-reinforced composites has enhanced as the practise of integrating fibres into concrete has become prevalent over the past few decades.. The intersection zone where the fiber crossing the ... -
Influence of Adding Demolition Wastes on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete in Sultanate of Oman
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Nowadays the global trend in construction industry is to reduce the cost, saving energy and preserving the environment. Using other industries' waste material as a construction material is one of several methods followed ... -
Influence of Fine Dune Sand on the Modulus of Elasticity of Eco-Self-Compacting-Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The aim of this research was to study the effect of fine dune sand on the mechanical performance of Eco-Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). For that, the fine dune sand of the Western erg (Taghit -Algeria) was being like mineral ... -
Influence of Pier Stiffness on Track-Bridge Interaction
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The bridge is a common engineering structure over which a rail track is often laid. With the introduction of continuous welded rail (CWR), major rail tracks have shifted worldwide from jointed rail to continuous welded ... -
Launching a 148m-Long Tunnel Boring Machine from a 15m-Inner Diameter Shaft
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The city of Doha has grown and expanded rapidly in the last 20 years, but this growth has strained the country's infrastructure, including its aging sewerage system and treatment facilities. ASHGHAL has therefore launched ... -
Marine Dredging Sediments Valorization in Self-Compacting Concretes
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Rock and eroded soil are transported by wind, tide, and human action (development works), and deposited as sediment in ports, estuaries, and rivers. The sediment accumulation at the bottom of ports disrupts maritime ... -
Modeling Asphalt Pavement Frictional Properties using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The objective of this work is to use some machine learning algorithms and test its efficiency in developing models to predict Locked Wheel Skid Trailer (LWST) values from Dynamic Friction Tester (DFT) and Circular Texture ... -
Modeling Short-Term Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Slabs using the Layered Approach
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper examines the short-term deflection of reinforced concrete slabs taking the tension-stiffening phenomenon into account. The main goal of this study is to develop a model that predicts the deflection of one-way ...