Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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Integration of Captivate and JOOMLA: Online demonstration and assessment elearning resources
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2010 , Conference)The system uses Adobe Captivate [1] to create and generate the learning and assessments materials in PDF format to allow students to access the learning materials and to do the assessment interactively. Each assessment is ... -
IOT technologies and their applications in higher education
( Taylor and Francis , 2023 , Book chapter)Technology development has recently focused on significant improvements in the way we achieve and process information from objects and systems to make decision. The communication among these objectives and different kinds ... -
Modeling of permeability impairment dynamics in porous media: A machine learning approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The prediction of clogging and permeability impairment dynamics in porous media is crucial for the optimization of various industrial and natural processes. This paper presents a novel machine learning-based approach for ... -
IRv2-Net: A Deep Learning Framework for Enhanced Polyp Segmentation Performance Integrating InceptionResNetV2 and UNet Architecture with Test Time Augmentation Techniques
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Colorectal polyps in the colon or rectum are precancerous growths that can lead to a more severe disease called colorectal cancer. Accurate segmentation of polyps using medical imaging data is essential for effective ... -
Explainable deep learning model for automatic mulberry leaf disease classification
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Mulberry leaves feed Bombyx mori silkworms to generate silk thread. Diseases that affect mulberry leaves have reduced crop and silk yields in sericulture, which produces 90% of the world’s raw silk. Manual leaf disease ... -
Signer-Independent Arabic Sign Language Recognition System Using Deep Learning Model
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Every one of us has a unique manner of communicating to explore the world, and such communication helps to interpret life. Sign language is the popular language of communication for hearing and speech-disabled people. When ... -
Deep Learning Framework for Liver Segmentation from T1-Weighted MRI Images
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The human liver exhibits variable characteristics and anatomical information, which is often ambiguous in radiological images. Machine learning can be of great assistance in automatically segmenting the liver in radiological ... -
Self-ChakmaNet: A deep learning framework for indigenous language learning using handwritten characters
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)According to UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, 40% of the languages today are counted as endangered in the future. Indigenous languages are endangered because of the less availability of interactive learning ... -
Mitigation of urban voids in traditional neighborhoods: The case of the Al-Najada zone in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Urban voids and leftover spaces challenge the urban development of cities and result in land vacancy and other spatial planning issues. Such spaces have great potential for innovative intervention through piece-by-piece ... -
Development of a stacked machine learning model to compute the capability of ZnO-based sensors for hydrogen detection
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposite sensors decorated with various dopants are popular tools for detecting even low hydrogen (H2) concentrations. The nanocomposite's chemistry, temperature, and H2 concentration impact the success ... -
Robust and General Model to Forecast the Heat Transfer Coefficient for Flow Condensation in Multi Port Mini/Micro‐Channels
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)A general correlation for predicting the two‐phase heat transfer coefficient (HTC) during condensation inside multi‐port mini/micro‐channels was presented. The model was obtained by correlating the two‐phase multiplier, ... -
Application of Green Polymeric Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oil Recovery by Spontaneous Imbibition from Carbonate Reservoirs
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study experimentally investigates the effect of green polymeric nanoparticles on the interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability of carbonate reservoirs to effectively change the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) parameters. ... -
Differentiation among stability regimes of alumina-water nanofluids using smart classifiers
( Techno Press , 2022 , Article)Nanofluids have recently triggered a substantial scientific interest as cooling media. However, their stability is challenging for successful engagement in industrial applications. Different factors, including temperature, ... -
Effect of carbon nanotubes on the bonding mechanism of non-corrosive reinforcements to concrete
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to assess the impact of waterborne pre-dispersed multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at a concentration of 0.2 wt % on the bond strength between concrete and non-corrosive reinforcements, including stainless ... -
Effect of bond enhancement using carbon nanotubes on flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)This paper studied the effect of incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) on strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The RC beams were prepared, strengthened in flexure ... -
Development of sustainable geopolymer composites for repair application: Workability and setting time evaluation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)One of the most used construction materials worldwide is concrete. It has a lot of advantages over the other construction materials. However, the production process of concrete produces a huge amount of carbon dioxide. ... -
Repair of Heat-Damaged RC Beams Using Micro-concrete Modified with Carbon Nanotubes
( Korean Society of Civil Engineers , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the use of micro-concrete modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the repair of heat-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Ten RC beams were cast and then subjected to elevated temperature of ... -
State of the Art Study on Aging of Asphalt Mixtures and Use of Antioxidant Additives
( Hindawi , 2018 , Article)The detrimental effects of hardening in asphalt pavements were first recognized by pioneering pavement engineers in the 1900s and have been studied extensively during the last 70 years. This hardening process, referred to ... -
Comprehensive evaluation of long-term aging of asphalt mixtures in hot climatic condition
( Taylor & Francis , 2018 , Article)Aging is an inevitable phenomenon in hot mix asphalt production and during in-service period of flexible pavement operation. This paper presents an experimental evaluation of long-term aging of asphalt mixtures in Qatar. ... -
Application of Tools of Quality Function Deployment and Modified Balanced Scorecard for Optimal Allocation of Pavement Management Resources
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2020 , Article)Pavement management is a set of tools used to evaluate and maintain pavements so that the pavements can be used safely and effectively over a certain period. Many traditional methods were and are still being used by entities ...
