Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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RSM Analysis for Optimum Content of Graphene Nanoplatelets for 3D-Printed Clay Strength
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)This study applies Response Surface Methodologies (RSM) methods to maximize 3D-Printed clay mechanical properties. Mixes containing different Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) contents were printed and tested in compression ... -
A Static and Free Vibration Analysis of Porous Functionally Graded Beams
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)In this work, the static and free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) porous beams is investigated using a new higher-order shear deformation model (HSD). The porosity that develops naturally during the fabrication ... -
Significance of GOs, GNPs and CNTs' Nanomaterials on the Mechanical Properties of Cement
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)This study reports the statistical significance of using Graphene Oxides (GOs), Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) on the mechanical properties of cement paste. Samples containing several nanoparticles' ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Flexural Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Treated Wastewater and Recycled Concrete Aggregates
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Eco-friendly concrete is the most recommended sustainable option to reduce the excessive diminution of concrete natural resources and the high generation of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the present study explores ... -
Exploring Crowd Management and Evacuation Strategies using Microscopic Pedestrian Simulation: A Case Study of Souq Waqif
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Safe egress plans are critical for crowd evacuation at touristic attractions, particularly during special events, as visitors are often unaware of their options. Identification of bottlenecks in the walking spaces are vital ... -
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ... -
Developing sustainable draw solute for forward osmosis process using poly(amidoamine) dendrimer coated magnetic nanoparticles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Forward osmosis is the least energy intensive water treatment membrane process, however, designing a sustainable draw solute is still a critical research necessity. In this work, we developed Poly(amidoamine) dendrimer ... -
How Can Collaborative Circular Economy Practices in Modular Construction Help Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Qatar 2022 to Achieve Its Quest for Sustainable Development and Ecological Systems?
( Frontiers , 2021 , Article)Embarking on the World Cup journey with circular collaborative strategies can positively impact the environment and socioeconomic outcomes to prosper development at the center of sustainability. World Cup mega-events are ... -
Urban resilience and livability performance of European smart cities: A novel machine learning approach
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Smart cities are centres of economic opulence and hope for standardized living. Understanding the shades of urban resilience and livability in smart city models is of paramount importance. This study presents a novel ... -
Aberrant driving behaviors as mediators in the relationship between driving anger patterns and crashes among taxi drivers: An investigation in a complex cultural context
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Objective: Taxis have become an integrated component of Qatar’s urban transportation network due to their convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Qatar has seen an uptick in the demand for professional taxi drivers. Most ... -
Effects of Fine-Grained Particles' Migration and Clogging in Porous Media on Gas Production from Hydrate-Bearing Sediments
( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)The migration of fine particles in porous media has been studied for different applications, including gas production from hydrate-bearing sediments. The clogging behavior of fine particles is affected by fine particle-pore ... -
Biological anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction reactions for improved bioelectrochemical treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) were evaluated for the bioelectrochemical treatment (BET) of petroleum refinery wastewater (PRW) by applying mild electrochemical potential in the range of 400-1000 mV on a single chamber ... -
Enhanced treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by short-term applied voltage in single chamber microbial fuel cell
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Electrochemically active anodic biofilm that has adapted under mild applied potentials in the range 100-500 mV was evaluated for its improved bioelectrogenesis and bioelectrochemical treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater ... -
Quantifying morphology of sands using 3D imaging
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2015 , Article)Particle morphology plays a significant role in influencing engineering behavior of granular materials. Surface texture, roundness, and sphericity represent distinct multiscale measures needed to fully describe particle ... -
Hydrate surface area measurements during dissociation using dynamic 3d synchrotron computed tomography
( European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE , 2019 , Conference)Availability of natural hydrates and ongoing rise in demand for energy, motivated researchers to consider hydrates as a potential energy source. Prior to gas production operations from hydrate-bearing sediments, hydrate ... -
Grouping minimum REV of porosity and tortuosity based on descriptors of sand grains
( European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE , 2019 , Conference)In sandy reservoirs, selecting a representative elementary volume (REV) for the pore scale, is essential for predictive upscaling toward the reservoir scale. The porosity and tortuosity of a sand media are used for REV ... -
Pore-scale mechanisms associated with permeability impairment in porous media: A micromodel study
( European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE , 2019 , Conference)Recently, researchers are attracted towards the gas production from hydrate bearing sediments considering its abundance in marine continental margins and persisting demand for alternate energy. Dissociation of hydrate into ... -
Pore networks to characterize formation damage due to fines at varied confinement and sand shape
( European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE , 2019 , Conference)Carbon sequestration in geological formations is in demand for many applications, especially energy production from hydrates. During gas production in a sandy hydrate reservoir, two phase flow and changes in confinement ... -
Impact of fines type on gas flow using 3D micro-computed tomography
( Society of Petroleum Engineers , 2019 , Conference)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, ... -
Discrepancy in the Critical State Void Ratio of Poorly Graded Sand due to Shear Strain Localization
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2020 , Article)The critical state (CS) concept is a theoretical framework that models the constitutive behavior of soils, including sand and other granular materials. It supports the notion of a unique postfailure state, where the soil ...
