Browsing International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023) by Title
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Contracts and Claims for Infrastructure Projects
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Infrastructure projects have greatly affected the economy of countries, as they have contributed to supporting all economic sectors by providing them with many executive and operational projects. Despite the important role ... -
The Impact of Land Mix-use on Inhabitants’ Social Wellbeing in the Qatari Neighbourhoods
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Health and wellbeing have been key considerations in designing sustainable environments. However, most research on built environments and wellbeing has been conducted in Western communities, with very little research in ... -
The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Roads and Infrastructure Construction Companies in Developing Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Construction Enterprise Resource Planning (CERP) systems started to infiltrate the construction world after ERPs became crucial in modern enterprises. In simple terms, CERP integrate and keep track of the various processes ... -
The Importance and Evaluation of Environment-Friendly Megaprojects - As Perceived By Users
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The environmental degradation of our time, the environmental devastation of previous years and global warming have presented the world with new and novel challenges that were not experienced in previous decades. Rising sea ... -
The Influence of Urbanization on Natural Overland Flow Paths
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper studies the influence of urbanization on the natural overland flow paths on topography. The main objectives of this study are to: measure the effectiveness of drainage networks, study the influences of urban ... -
The Use of Demolished Concrete Lumps (DCL) in Rectangular CFSTs Under Flexure
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the flexural performance of rectangular concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) beams that are partially incorporated with demolished concrete lumps (DCLs). In total, three CFST beams were prepared and ... -
Theoretical Simulation of Thermal Deformations in Concrete Beams Reinforced with Two Overlapped FRP Bars in Cold Regions
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The thermal incompatibility in transverse direction between concrete and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may cause tensile circumferential cracks within concrete under low temperatures, and consequently, the failure ... -
Top-Down Construction Method: A Case Study For Underpass Structure in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Cut and Cover construction method has been applied to build several underpass structures within the expressway programme of the Highway Projects Department, Public Works Authority, Qatar. Booming in the construction ... -
Transit Oriented Development in Disruptive Times
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)This talk focuses on the future of transit oriented development (TOD), arguably one of the most sustainable forms of urbanization, in light of mobility disruptors, such as pandemics, automated and electro-mobility, shared ... -
Transit-oriented Development from the View of Traditional City Model
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Several communities have adopted the transit-oriented development (TOD) model to improve the urban form of the city. Through the TOD model, citizens are enabled and encouraged to travel by public transit and live near it, ... -
Tunnel Surveying Works: A Technical Challenge of 10 km-long tunnel under the Arabian Gulf-Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Musaimeer Pump Station & Outfall Tunnel project (MPSO) was constructed as one of the longest Outfall tunnels in the World with a total length of 10.189m and at the same time being the longest undersea tunnel in the ... -
Upgrading Existing Infrastructures - The Case Study of Industrial IC Bridge
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Doha, the capital of Qatar, has been facing phenomenal growth of vehicular traffic owing to rapid development which has resulted in traffic congestion causing significant rise in travelling time in some areas. To mitigate ... -
The Urban Morphology of Mshereib, the Heart of Downtown Doha
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Doha experienced a remarkable transformation since oil and natural gas exportation began in the mid-twentieth century. Rapid urbanization and globalization ('process of interaction and integration among people, companies, ... -
Use of Immersive Augmented Reality Technology in Public Works: Myth or Reality? - A Case Study on Implementation Challenges
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The State of Qatar witnessed an unprecedented transformation during the past three decades in various sectors, more specifically in public infrastructure. The rapid transformation coupled with urbanization has increased ... -
The Use of Newly Developed Public Transportation System in Relation to People’s Thermal Perception of Outdoor Climate
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)In the past decade, Doha the capital city of Qatar has witnessed a massive shift in various fields including economy, education, and sports sector. This flux caused rapid population growth, and as a result have led to an ... -
Using Value-Stream Mapping to Enhance the Production Performance in Infrastructure Construction Projects in Qatar: A Case Study
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Current research on sustainable construction has primarily concentrated on the design and operation phases of projects. However, the enhancement of execution and production phases of infrastructure construction projects ... -
Utilisation of Waste Plastics Admix with Laterite Soil for Production of Road Pavement Interlocking Blocks
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Plastic wastes are non-biodegradable and hence pile up in refuse dumps and streets constituting an eyesore and menace to the environment. Some of them end up in drainages and waterways where they block water passages ... -
Utilization of Recycled Materials in Infrastructure Projects: Ashghal Approach
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)As a result of numerous infrastructure projects which have taken place in Qatar in the last decade, there has been an unprecedented increase in demand for construction materials. In addition, the huge program of infrastructure ... -
Utilization of Waste Materials and Industrial By-Products in the Development of Sustainable Greener Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)There is exponential growth in the generation of waste materials & industrial by-products from manufacturing processes, service industries and municipal solid wastes. As a result, solid waste management has become one of ... -
UV Induced Photodegradation of Direct Green dye by Tb-doped La10Si6O27 Catalyst
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Due to the expansion of industry, the world's population growth has led to increased air and water contamination. Because they are poisonous and non-biodegradable, organic dyes are a significant source of this contamination. ...