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Performance of Mild Steel and Corrosion-Resistant Steel Rebars in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure in Arabian Peninsula is subjected to harsh climatic conditions of high temperatures, humidity, and airborne chlorides and there is a high concentration of salts in seawater and soils. ...
Sustainability Driven Strategy for Achieving Sustainable Infrastructure: Musaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Project
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The increasing emphasis on global sustainability issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and water scarcity has provided a strong mandate for the construction industry to incorporate sustainable ...
Investigation of Indoor Thermal Perceptions and Comfort Temperature in Educational Spaces in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
We conducted thermal comfort field surveys in female educational spaces in Qatar in the autumn and winter of 2018 and 2020 – 21 and collected 324 datasets. They contained all the four environmental measurements and ...
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ...
Upgrading Existing Infrastructures - The Case Study of Industrial IC Bridge
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Doha, the capital of Qatar, has been facing phenomenal growth of vehicular traffic owing to rapid development which has resulted in traffic congestion causing significant rise in travelling time in some areas. To mitigate ...
Ashghal Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Sinkholes
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Sinkholes are a common and recurring problem with potential safety risks to road users and authorities. A sinkhole is a void in the ground caused by natural and/or manmade activities, and mainly associated with carbonate ...
Potential Implementation of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) in Pavement Construction in the State of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
Warm-mix asphalt (WMA) technology has been used in many countries around the world, in lieu of Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA), due to its ability to allow significant reduction in the temperatures at which asphalt mixes are ...
The Effect of Atrium on the Thermal Comfort in Buildings in Hot Arid Zones
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The atrium is an open interior space that may be linked to the external environment; it is becoming more and more popular and a key element in the architectural design of many buildings, due to its attractive and symbolic ...
Numerical Study on the Pullout Behavior of Steel Fibers in Cement-Based Composites
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Qatar University Press
, 2023 , Conference Paper)
The interaction between steel fiber and surrounding cement-based matrix and concrete materials is crucial in the behavior of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (SFRC). This interaction is generally measured through a single ...
Effect of Chemicals on Compressive Strength of Plastic-Laterite Interlock Paving Blocks
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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 ...