Civil and Environmental Engineering: المرسلات الحديثة
السجلات المعروضة 741 -- 760 من 860
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User satisfaction and energy use behavior in offices in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)The occupant behavior significantly contributes to the total energy use in buildings and its understanding is greatly needed in energy analysis/simulation studies. Uncertainties about the occupant behavior adversely affect ... -
Numerical study of the attenuation properties of viscoelastic metamaterials
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference)Metamaterials (MMs) are materials engineered to have a property that is not found in nature. In this study, one-dimensional MMs is investigated, particularly that with a functional elastic wave band gaps where propagation ... -
Edges, Interfaces, and Nexus: New Paradigms for Blue Urban Landscapes in the Gulf
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Employing biomimicry in Urban metamorphosis seeking for sustainability: Case studies
( Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya , 2019 , Article)Objective The current study has aimed to develop the framework of biomimicry involvement in urban metamorphosis for sustainability. This research has engaged four objectives to achieve the aim. Objective one is to explore ... -
Pull-off characterization of FRCM/Concrete interface
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites are usually surface-applied for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The efficacy of the FRCM strengthening systems is dependent on the FRCM/concrete ... -
Removal of petroleum hydrocarbons and sulfates from produced water using different bioelectrochemical reactor configurations
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Produced water (PW) is a wastewater generated in large quantities from the extraction of oil and gas. PW found to have high amounts of dissolved solids (TDS) and residual petroleum hydrocarbons causing considerable damage ... -
NAVIGATION IN INDOOR VOXEL MODELS
( Copernicus GmbH , 2019 , Conference)The paper proposes to use voxel models of building interiors to perform indoor navigation. The algorithms can be purely geometrical, not relying on semantic information about different building elements, such as floors, ... -
Enquiry-based learning workshop for deep learning in Middle Eastern classrooms?an action research approach
( Routledge , 2018 , Article)The senior year design students and I were dismayed when my linear teaching and their habitual rote learning failed in a Middle Eastern University. The gulf between the curricular objectives and our teaching-learning methods ... -
Numerical study on the effect of insulator size and shape on fouling suppression by electrodeless dielectrophoresis in submerged membrane bioreactors
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2018 , Conference)The application of obstacle dielectrophoresis has the potential to enhance membrane fouling suppression in submerged membranes bioreactors while requiring low energy consumption. In this study, the effect of the insulators ... -
Experimental study of the attenuation properties of metal-viscoelastic bi-layered materials
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference)Phononic crystals (PCs) are multi-layered materials with functional elastic wave band gaps where propagation of vibration within these band gaps is restricted. PCs have vibration attenuation properties dependent on their ... -
Performance assessment of evaporatively-cooled window driven by solar chimney in hot and humid climates
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This study investigates the application of the evaporatively-cooled window system in hot and humid climates and assesses its seasonal performance and benefits in terms of energy savings. The validated system is a hybrid ... -
Evaluation of Waste Engine Oil-Rejuvenated Asphalt Concrete Mixtures with High RAP Content
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)The use of large proportions of reclaimed asphalt pavement is necessary to meet the increasing demand for road construction materials in a sustainable way. One of the challenges of using a greater percentage of reclaimed ... -
FRCM/internal transverse shear reinforcement interaction in shear strengthened RC beams
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This paper presents a study on the efficacy of a shear strengthening technique utilizing fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems for beams with and without internal transverse shear reinforcement (ITSR) within ... -
Fatigue and Monotonic Behaviors of Corrosion-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRCM Composites
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper provides a comprehensive account of using fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites to strengthen corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) structures subjected to monotonic loading and fatigue. ... -
Static and Fatigue Performance of FRCM-Strengthened Concrete Beams
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites represent a new technique for strengthening concrete and masonry structures. Various studies confirm the efficiency of FRCM systems in terms of ultimate capacity gain, ... -
Assessing the risk perception of cost overrun through importance rating
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2018 , Article)Cost overrun in construction projects is a common issue affecting project performance. After a review of the literature, a list of 39 cost overrun attributes were gathered and presented in a survey. The survey was distributed ... -
Effect of Pavement Surface Aging on Tire-Pavement Noise: A Case Study in the State of Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2018 , Conference)The acoustical performance of asphalt pavements changes with time due to combined effects of environmental conditions and various distresses induced by repeated and heavy traffic. This study examined the changes in the ... -
Corrosion-Damaged RC Beams Repaired with Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)The structural performance of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams repaired with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) was investigated. Eleven RC beams were constructed and tested in flexure under ... -
Linear and nonlinear viscoelastic and viscoplastic analysis of asphalt binders with warm mix asphalt additives
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) is a widely used product, which proved a contribution to the reduction in asphalt mixing and compaction temperatures. This reduction leads to lower fuel consumption and smoke emission in asphalt ... -
Experimental results and modelling of corrosion-damaged concrete beams strengthened with externally-bonded composites
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)This paper presents the results of 3D finite element (FE) modelling of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in flexure with externally-bonded composites. The models were validated against the results ...
