Civil and Environmental Engineering: المرسلات الحديثة
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Shear behavior of RC beams strengthened with different types of FRCM: Effect of stirrups' configuration
( ISEC Press , 2019 , Conference Paper)Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix, (FRCM) system has shown to be promising for the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. However, the available experimental investigation on the shear strengthening efficacy ... -
Bond and shear-strengthening performance of FRCM composites
( ISEC Press , 2019 , Conference Paper)This paper is aimed at studying the bond and shear-strengthening performance of fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems. Three FRCM systems were compared, namely, polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO)-FRCM, ... -
Impact of fines type on gas flow using 3D micro-computed tomography
( Society of Petroleum Engineers , 2019 , Conference Paper)Methane hydrates are promising unconventional energy source with natural reserves above 1,000 Trillion m3. Hydrates are found in saturated sandy sediments, where multi-phase flow of gas takes place through sediment's pores, ... -
Comparing eurocode 2 prestress loss estimations to strains measured on a pretensioned bridge beam
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2019 , Conference Paper)The implementation of Eurocode 2 (EC2) for the design of concrete structures in South Africa in the near future is pending and necessitates refined understanding of EC2’s prediction models; including prestress losses and ... -
Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response by Using Modified Newmark’s Method
( Jordan University of Science and Technology , 2019 , Article)It is well known that the Newmark’s method is considered one of the most popular methods for structural dynamic analysis. In this study, starting from the basic Newmark’s method, a new accurate method is investigated and ... -
Modeling pedestrian gap acceptance behavior at a six-lane urban road
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article)The illegal crossing behavior of pedestrians at unmarked mid-block sections is unsafe, risky, and increase the potential of severe conflicts and crashes, especially in the case of multilane roads. This paper investigates ... -
Geomechanical Modelling of Railroad Ballast: A Review
( Springer , 2019 , Article)Traditional ballasted tracks have been used intensively around the world with ballast as the main material for tracks. Ballast has a significant contribution to the track alignment, stability and sustainability. After ... -
Investigating the behavior of railroad ballast in a box test under sinusoidal & simulated train loading
( National Technical University of Athens , 2019 , Conference Paper)The use of railway transportation systems has been increased throughout the years. Conventional ballasted tracks have been widely used in many countries around the world. Ballast material is the basic element in ballasted ... -
Assessment of delay factors in construction of sport facilities through multi criteria decision making
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The construction of sports facilities widened drastically as the number of sport events gradually increased during the last two decades in the global environment. The requirements of International Federations to host these ... -
Management performance assessment: A method of analytic network process
( Success Culture Press , 2019 , Article)The construction industry is considered risky as labor and machinery intense environment interacts with accelerating and overlapping activities. This situation would result in high number of accidents and fatalities. High ... -
Hybrid Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar to Identify Impulse-dependent Wave Characteristics of Viscoelastic Phononic Crystals
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)There has recently been a rising interest in the nonlinear wave transmission behavior of phononic crystals. However, experimental studies focusing on the nonlinear wave transmission behavior of phononic crystals have been ... -
Internal transverse reinforcement configuration effect of EB/NSE-FRCM shear strengthening of RC deep beams
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)This paper presents an experimental study carried out on the structural performance of shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams internally reinforced with two different stirrups configurations; i.e. aligned and ... -
Hydration, strength, and shrinkage of cementitious materials mixed with simulated desalination brine
( ASTM International , 2019 , Article)The process of desalination results in the production of a hypersaline waste by-product known as reject brine. In some locations, this reject brine is dumped back into the ocean, which has potentially detrimental effects ... -
Evaluation of forward osmosis as a pretreatment process for multi stage flash seawater desalination
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The present study evaluates the feasibility of applying forward osmosis (FO) process for the pretreatment of feed solution to a Multi Stage Flash (MSF) desalination plant. For the first time, real brine reject and real ... -
Acoustic absorption analysis and modeling of asphalt mixtures
( ASTM International , 2019 , Article)Highway traffic noise is a major environmental issue all over the world. This is particularly annoying to residents who live nearby major transportation corridors. Noise pollution adversely affects the quality of their ... -
Evaluation of short-term aging protocol for asphalt mixtures
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Asphalt mixtures are subjected to short-term aging during the production, placement, and compaction processes. Proper evaluation of asphalt pavement performance relies on the accurate characterization of asphalt mixtures ... -
An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Estimate Travel Time along Public Transportation Bus Lines
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Public transportation sectors have played significant roles in accommodating passengers and commodities efficiently and effectively. The modes of public transportation often follow pre-defined operation schedules and routes. ... -
Evaluating the Operational Impact of Left-Turn Exclusive Number of Lanes: A Case Study from Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Left-turning movements can significantly reduce the overall capacity of signalized intersections due to the queueing built up. Intersections with heavy left-turning volumes tend to use multiple lanes to accommodate left-turn ... -
Evaluation of Bond Strength Between Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites with Modified Epoxy Resins and Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures are becoming more significant in civil engineering applications. The use of externally bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) is one of the methods to strengthen and ... -
Dosage Optimization of Polypropylene Fiber for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Concrete is the most commonly used materials for construction in Qatar as well as in the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration of concrete structures and significantly affect ...
