Browsing by Author "Senouci, Ahmed"
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3D-Printed Clay Enhanced with Graphene Nanoplatelets for Sustainable and Green Construction
Mohsen, Mohamed O.; Al-Diseet, Malak M.; Aburumman, Mervat O.; Taha, Ramzi; Taqa, Ala Abu; Senouci, Ahmed; Naji, Khalid... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This paper presents a study on the effects of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed burnt clay, the most sustainable and green construction material, under constant printing parameters. ... -
Cost optimization of composite beams using genetic algorithms
Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Ansari, Mohammed S. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2009 , Article)This paper presents a genetic algorithm model for the cost optimization of composite beams based on the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) specifications of the AISC. The model formulation includes the cost of concrete, ... -
Genetic algorithm-based multi-objective model for scheduling of linear construction projects
Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, H.R. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2007 , Article)This paper presents a genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimization model for the scheduling of linear construction projects. The model allows construction planners to generate and evaluate optimal/near-optimal ... -
Marine Dredging Sediments Valorization in Self-Compacting Concretes
Maherzi, Walid; Benzerzour, Mahfoud; Abriak, Nor-Edine; Senouci, Ahmed ( 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 ... -
Multiobjective optimization model for scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather
Senouci, Ahmed B.; Mubarak, Saleh A. ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)Extreme weather significantly impacts construction schedules and costs and can be a source of schedule delays and budget overruns. A multi-objective optimization model, presented herein for the scheduling of construction ... -
Optimizing postdisaster reconstruction planning for damaged transportation networks
Orabi, Wallied; El-Rayes, Khaled; Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, Hassan ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2009 , Article)The limited availability of reconstruction resources is one of the main challenges that often confront postdisaster recovery of damaged transportation networks. This requires an effective and efficient deployment and ... -
Optimizing resource utilization during the recovery of civil infrastructure systems
Orabi, Wallied; Senouci, Ahmed B.; El-Rayes, Khaled; Al-Derham, Hassan ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2010 , Article)Postdisaster recovery efforts of damaged civil infrastructure systems need to be optimized in order to alleviate the adverse impacts of natural disasters on local societies and economies. This paper presents an innovative ... -
Optimum Cutting Schedule Of Reinforcing Steel Bars
Senouci, Ahmed B.; El-Bahrawy, Aly N. ( Qatar University , 1999 , Article)Reinforcing steel bars are generally procured in standard lengths. The cutting of standard steel bars to the specified lengths usually yields an appreciable amount of steel waste. Minimization of steel waste problem is of ... -
Optimum Design Of Concrete Slab Forms
Senouci, Ahmed B. ( Qatar University , 1996 , Article)This paper presents a design optimization method for concrete slab forms. This procedure was formulated to provide a safe slab form design with minimum cost. The proposed method considers in its design process the cost of ... -
Prediction Of Reinforced Concrete Beam Depth Using Neural Networks
Senouci, Ahmed B.; Abdul-Salam, M. Ayman ( Qatar University , 1998 , Article)This paper discusses the development and the implementation of a neural network for the depth prediction of singly-reinforced rectangular concrete beams. The procedure of the American Concrete Institute (ACI-318 1995) ... -
Preliminary Design Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Neural Networks
Senouci, Ahmed B. ( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)This paper presents a backpropagation neural network model for the preliminary design of rectangular concrete beams. The model, which is developed based on the strength design procedure of the American Concrete Institute ... -
Proposed formulas for estimating splitting tensile, shear and flexural strengths, and long term deflection assessment of self-compacting concrete elements
Al-Ansari, Mohammed S.; Abu Taqa, Ala G.; Senouci, Ahmed B.; Eldin, Neil N.; Helal, Mohamed; Asiado, Cesar... more authors ... less authors ( American Scientific Publishers , 2017 , Article)This paper investigated the splitting tensile and shear strengths and the modulus of rupture of Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) elements with fly ash, micro silica and polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer for various ... -
Review of existing transportation sustainability initiatives and their applicability to Qatar
Abdelwarith, Karim A.; Kandil, Amr A.; Haddock, John E.; Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, Hassan R. ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2012 , Conference Paper)Sustainable development is Qatar's main national goal. The fact that Qatar has secured the World Cup bid for 2022 will make it the first Arab country to host the world cup. This honor and Qatar's plan to advance its ... -
Self-compacting Backfills using Fly Ash and Dredged Marine Sediments for Public Work Applications
Maherzi, Walid; Benzerzour, Mahfoud; Abriak, Nor-Edine; Senouci, Ahmed ( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Sediment accumulation at the bottom of ports disrupts maritime activities and disturbs the physicochemical balance of water bodies. In France, the maintenance of the 6500-kilometer long coastline would require the extraction ... -
Structure Mixture Response Of Buildings Due To Simulated Earthquake Loading
Al Ansari, Mohammed S.; Senouci, Ahmed B. ( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)This paper presents two case studies to evaluate the performance of the structure mixture theory in the earthquake response analysis of buildings. In the first case study, the actual earthquake responses of the two-story ... -
Synthesis of Calcium Nitrate Self-Healing Microcapsules Using Aerosol OT Hexane Solution for Cementitious Materials
Abu Taqa, Ala; Suleiman, Ghassan; Senouci, Ahmed; Mohsen, Mohamed O. ( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Calcium nitrate synthesis of in urea-formaldehyde shell has recently been used to produce self-healing microcapsules for construction applications. The original synthesis was based on water-in-oil emulsion with sulfonic ... -
Teaching Structural Steel Design Using Mathcad Program
Senouci, Ahmed B. ( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)This paper demonstrates the integration of Mathcad programming in a steel design course at the University of Qatar. It discusses the advantages of Mathcad programming over other programming formats and provides guidelines ... -
Use of Mathcad as a teaching and learning tool for reinforced concrete design of footings
Al-Ansari, Mohammed S.; Senouci, Ahmed B. ( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 1999 , Article)Owing to their nature, numerous and complex equations are commonly used in the design of reinforced concrete structures. This is because of the nature of reinforced concrete design. Mathcad, which possesses efficient ...