Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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AI and IoT-based concrete column base cover localization and degradation detection algorithm using deep learning techniques
( Ain Shams University , 2023 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are currently replacing the traditional methods of handling buildings, infrastructure, and facilities design, control, and maintenance due to their ... -
A framework for evaluating campus facility management performance in light of project critical success factors using a multidimensional fuzzy logic approach
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Article)Purpose: This paper aims to present the development of a holistic campus facility management (CFM) performance assessment framework that incorporates a fuzzy logic approach and integrates a comprehensive set of key factors ... -
Drivers for energy analysis towards a BIM-enabled information flow
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Energy analysis (EA) within a building information modelling (BIM) enables consistent data integration in central repositories and eases information exchange, reducing rework. However, data loss during information ... -
Investigating the characteristics of a magnetorheological fluid damper through CFD modeling
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2021 , Article)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is conducted on mono-tube vehicle MRF damper investigated experimentally in a previous study. In this study, the fluid of the type MRF-132DG was inserted inside a damper of a car ... -
Enhancing the damping effect of MRF damper using an external magnetic excitation system
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2023 , Article)The magnetic field generated by the damper’s magnetic circuit governs the yield stress value of the Magnetroholgical Fluid (MRF) damper and hence its damping effect. This paper contributes to the literature on the development ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of damping in a hybrid automotive damper combining viscous and multiple-impact mechanisms
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)One of the least investigated approaches in passive vibration control is the possibility of combining different types of dampers that use different damping principles. Such a combination process, if wisely designed and ... -
Calculating the response of waveguides to base excitation using the wave and finite element method
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)The prediction of the response of waveguides to time-harmonic base excitations has many applications in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering. The response to base excitations can be obtained analytically for simple ... -
A review of climatic impacts on water main deterioration
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Watermains are both directly and indirectly affected by climatic conditions such as temperature and precipitation. Research has been conducted to understand and model the effects of climatic conditions on watermain breaks. ... -
Successful Development of Green Building Projects
( CRC Press , 2023 , Book)Focusing on office buildings, this book explores how Green Building (GB) development can be managed to achieve successful project outcomes. The book starts by highlighting the special requirements of GBs which distinguish ... -
Innovation in Green Building Projects: An Exploratory Inquiry
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Green building (GB) projects, although being developed and operated for more than two decades, may still be regarded as innovative. To address the socio-environmental challenges of the built environment, GBs need to ... -
Green Building success factors: An exploratory inquiry
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Green Building (GB) projects are being developed to address the socio-environmental issues of building construction and operation. The successful development of GBs is subject to a multitude of enabling conditions known ... -
DPSM technique for ultrasonic field modelling near fluid–solid interface
( Elsevier , 2007 , Article)Distributed point source method (DPSM) is gradually gaining popularity in the field of non-destructive evaluation (NDE). DPSM is a semi-analytical technique that can be used to calculate the ultrasonic fields produced by ... -
Bond durability of basalt FRP bars to fiber reinforced concrete in a saline environment
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This study investigates the influence of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRC) on the bond durability of helically wrapped basalt fiber reinforced polymers (HWBFRP) bars subjected to harsh saline environmental conditions. ... -
Experimental prediction of the elastic properties of nanocomposite cementitious materials based on nanoindentation measurements
( American Scientific Publishers , 2017 , Article)This paper provides in depth novel exploration of the local mechanical properties of nanocomposite cement using the nanoindentation technique. The elastic properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-reinforced and unreinforced ... -
Exploring Microscopic Characteristics of Bicycle Riders’ following Behaviors in a Single-File Movement
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Cycling can bring a wide range of social, economic, and health benefits to individuals and communities. The safety and efficiency of bicycle facilities can be significantly impacted by the interactions among riders. This ... -
Review on Decarbonizing the Building Sector in Oil and Gas Countries: The Case of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Climate change is a serious international issue, and nations must move to carbon reduction to mitigate this problem. Therefore, Qatar is building strategies, towards energy transitions and decarbonization. Whereas, energy ... -
The Dependent Clogging Dynamics and Its Impact on Porous Media Permeability Reduction
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)The dynamics of fine particle entrapment, transport, and deposition within pore systems, particularly the ability of mobile fines to impair permeability within porous media, are critical to a variety of natural and manmade ... -
Duality of Lean Construction and Building Information Modeling into Digital Collaborative Scheduling in Qatar: A Conceptual Framework
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Long has the construction industry been chastised for its low production performance. Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean Construction (LC) are two of the most widely adopted concepts in the construction industry ... -
Criteria and Challenges of Inclusive Design in the Built Environment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Inclusive design is about designing accessible spaces for individuals with different needs. It beholds the ability to affect people's behaviour in the built environment, especially People With Disability (PWDs). Inclusive ... -
Practical Implementation of Campus Facility Management Performance Measurement in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Effective facility management is crucial to overall firm performance and is becoming a core competency for organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage and attain their goals. Recent research on facility management ...
