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INTEGRATING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN INTERACTION CHARTS IN FRC TUNNEL SEGMENTAL LININGS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Over the past two decades, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been used in a variety of tunneling projects, whether in conjunction with conventional rebars or without. The reason for adding fibers to cementitious composites ... -
Integrating Lean Construction and BIM for Facilities Management: A Paradigm for Perpetuating Lean Benefits in the Qatar Construction Industry.
(2021 , Master Thesis)This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework for effective Facilities Management (FM) in developing countries through exploring the benefits, barriers and success factors associated with the synergy between Lean ... -
INTEGRATION OF INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2016 , Master Thesis)Effective construction management is the best practice in the construction sector to achieve the project objectives and the vision for the company. The projects require high level of challenges to maintain the continuous ... -
Integration of Production Planning and Inventory Control of Refinery Process
(2021 , Master Thesis)The integration between production planning and inventory control in the refinery process is the focus of this thesis. The subject of this study, Doha Refinery, produces Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), 92 RON gasoline, 97 ... -
INTELLIGENT AGENT-BASED 3D SIMULATION OF COVID-19 FOR ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL CONTROL MEASURES
(2022 , Master Thesis)The aim of this research is to model and simulate the recent and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in terms of virus contagiousness among mixed groups of patients, carriers, and unaffected populations. The focus is on closed ... -
Internal Pressure Capacity and Bending Behavior of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Overwrapping PVC Plastic Pipes.
(2020 , Master Thesis)The challenge associated with the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipelines is to improve their structural integrity without increasing their cost. Currently, PVC pipelines are the most cost-effective method ... -
INTERPRETABLE DEEP LEARNING MODELS FOR PREDICTION OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES FROM ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
(06-2 , Dissertation)The rapid adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has generated tremendous amounts of valuable clinical data on complex diseases and health trajectories. Yet, achieving successful secondary use of this EHR data for ... -
INTRUSION RESPONSE FOR CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS: A MODEL-FREE DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING APPROACH
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Cyberattacks on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) are on the rise due to CPS increased networked connectivity, which may cause costly environmental hazards as well as human and financial loss. Although the connectivity of CPSs ... -
Investigating adaptability of stadium precincts post Qatar 2022 world cup: toward an adaptive strategy through public-private partnership (ppp)
(2016 , Master Thesis)Mega Sporting Events have become a way of transforming cities around the world. However, the sustainability of these large-scale transformations is questioned. This thesis aims to investigate the adaptability of stadium ... -
INVESTIGATING FATIGUE LIFE IN BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION IN WIND TURBINE TOWERS
(2023 , Master Thesis)A comprehensive assessment of fatigue was performed on an L-flanged bolted connection under four different wind speeds. The wind turbines were subjected to average wind speeds of 5, 10, 15, and 20 m/s. The primary objective ... -
Investigating Livability in Mixed-Use Neighborhoods. Case Study of Najma in Doha, Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)The research focuses on investigating mixed-use neighborhoods in Doha, especially in the area of expansion between the B and C Ring roads that were built under speculative pressure during the 1960s to 1970s. The research ... -
INVESTIGATING SPATIAL QUALITY IN URBAN SETTINGS: THE ASSESSMENT OF WALKABILITY IN THE STREETS OF DOHA, QATAR
(2016 , Master Thesis)Walking is not the only most basic, but also the most prevalent form of transportation in cities. In the case of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, and the rapid development it is going through, urban planners are in need ... -
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECLAIMED RUBBER AND SAWDUST COMPOSITE
(2022 , Master Thesis)Reclaimed rubber composites can offer promising mechanical properties and a new way of incorporating waste materials for sustainable recycling. Sawdust is a good additive for producing reclaimed rubber composites due to ... -
Investigating The Potential Of Recycling Flared Hydrocarbon Gas In An Industrial Burner
(2018 , Master Thesis)Flare gas is considered a global environmental concern. Flaring contributes to wasting limited material and energy resources, economic loss and greenhouse gas emissions. Utilizing flared gas as fuel feed to industrial ... -
An investigation into fouling, wetting and their mitigation using commercial Antiscalant in membrane distillation desalination
(2017 , Master Thesis)An experimental investigation into membrane fouling and loss of hydrophobicity was carried out in direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) desalination of high salinity seawater. The membrane used was a commercial ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO HYDROPHOBIC MEMBRANE FOULING IN DESALINATION USING MEMBRANE DISTILLATION TECHNOLOGY
(2015 , Master Thesis)Demand for freshwater supplies is continuously increasing globally to the extent where some parts of the world became highly water stressed. In particular, the Arabian Gulf states rely heavily on seawater desalination for ... -
Investigation of Gap Acceptance at Roundabouts in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Modern roundabouts are a popular method to control traffic at intersections. In this type of roundabouts, priority is given to the circulating flow, and the approaching vehicles have to find a gap to merge with the flow ... -
Investigation of Hybrid Effects of CNT and Nanoclay in Tailoring Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Epoxy
(2020 , Dissertation)Many studies performed on multifunctional properties of epoxy-based nanocomposites reinforced with CNTs and nanoclay whereas synergetic effects of CNTs and nanoclay on mechanical and piezoresistive behavior of ternary ... -
INVESTIGATION OF LAMINAR FLAME SPEED OF ALTERNATIVE LIQUID FUEL BLENDS
(2016 , Master Thesis)The rapid fluctuation in oil prices and increased demand of clean fuels to reduce emissions has forced the researchers to find alternative fuels that can give the same or better overall fuel characteristics. This thesis ... -
Investigation of the Suitability of the Vibration Acceptance Criteria for Process Pipework in Assessing the Vibration Levels of the Flow-Induced Fatigue Failure
(2021 , Master Thesis)Process pipework is essential to the oil and gas industries. Usually, pipework is designed to satisfy static requirements. Often, vibration problems in process pipework are treated on an Adhoc basis. Pipework vibration can ...