Browsing International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023) by Title
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Assessment of Ablution Water Consumption in Mosques
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)In Muslim majority countries, like those of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), ablution is a necessary component to fulfil religious commitments of prayer, thus a significant amount of water is consumed on daily basis ... -
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Assessment of Contractor's Extension of Time Claim (Eot)
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Project Management tools and techniques are simply the process of coordinating the contractor's resources to achieve the Employer's Target. Each project has its own level of project management tailored to the project unique ... -
Assessment of the Current Frequency Calculation Methods Used in the Determination of the Dynamic Modulus Value in Pavement Design and Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The dynamic modulus |E*| is used in the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) to express the viscoelasticity of asphalt material at a range of temperatures and loading frequencies. As a result, the current ... -
Assessment of Workflow Reliability in Two Infrastructure Projects Considering Efficient Adoption of Lean Leadership Culture and Engagement
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)An organization leadership culture is the corner stone of success or failure. This paper focuses on Lean Leadership as an emergent concept introduced to many organizations where leaders are role models, empower their teams ... -
Automated Calibration of the EPA-SWMM Model for an Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Peak Discharge for a Sub-Urban Catchment of Delhi
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), USA is a dynamic hydrologic-hydraulic model that simulates the amount and quality of runoff from urban areas. It is broadly used for planning, ... -
Backfilling Shaft Surround Using Recycled Concrete Waste Material
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The massive development in the State of Qatar to fulfil the Qatar National 2030 Vision requires efforts to direct the construction sector towards reducing economic, social and environmental impacts through the application ... -
A Bibliometric Study of Visual Quality Research in the Context of Urban Open Spaces
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Visual quality assessment has received much attention in research by forest management and landscape researchers after the mid-twentieth century with the advent of legal frameworks enacted to protect natural resources, ... -
Bio-Based Self-Healing Concrete for Sustainable and Durable Concrete Infrastructure
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)In this study, bio-self-healing concrete was manufactured using a natural phenomenon called microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). The bacillus cereus bacteria isolated from Qatari soil was used for this ... -
Biogas Production from Cow Manure Using an Anaerobic Digestion Technique
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The world is suffering from limited sources of energy thus finding a renewable and sustainable source is very crucial. Cow manure is an unexploited treasure and is expected to have a high potential for energy recovery. ... -
Blockchain and its Potential in the Digitization of Land and Real Estate Property Records
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)A blockchain, is a decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across multiple computers, recording transactions in a way that cannot be altered without the consent of the network and the alteration of all subsequent ... -
Blockchain Technology Adoption in the State of Qatar : Qualitative Risk Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Businesses may gain from implementing Blockchain-based technology in terms of profitability, productivity, and efficiency, which may cause them to re-evaluate their current business strategies. However, because the technology ... -
Bond Performance of Near-Surface Mounted BFRP Bars to Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the test results of a study on the bond performance of near-surface mounted (NSM) basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars to concrete. Twelve C-shape concrete specimens were tested under direct ... -
Box Jacking Method Implementation in Rock for Mesaimeer Pedestrian Underpass Structure in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Mesaimeer pedestrian underpass is proposed under the live traffic of Sabah Al Ahmad Road, Doha, Qatar which consists of a four dual lane carriageway, in addition to diverge lanes, service road lanes and right turn lanes ... -
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Energy Efficiency Awareness in Gulf Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Energy efficiency in the built environment has been adopted through several initiatives depending on the context of implementation; this paper further assesses Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a toolkit designed to ... -
Built Environment Attributes and Walking Patterns: A Case Study of Abu Dhabi Downtown
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Walkability is crucial in sustainable urban design. Our understanding on the walkability in cities in hot and arid climate needs to be improved due to shortage of our knowledge and previous studies about this. Thus, this ... -
Challenges and Perspectives on Resilient Collaboration for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education in the GCC Context
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry and education through digitization. The construction industry expects higher institutions to create graduate students that are BIM-aware and ... -
Challenging Hydraulic Aspects of MPSO Project, Qatar's Showcase for Storm Water Outfall
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The purpose of the Musaimeer Pump Station and Outfall (MPSO) project is to receive storm water runoff and groundwater flows from the Abu Hamour Tunnel and to provide a pumping station, a 10 km marine outfall tunnel and a ... -
Characterisation of Sewage Sludge and Municipal Solid Waste for Use as Cementitious Materials
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Volumes of accumulated solid waste materials of sewage sludge (SS) and municipal solid waste (MSW) in Qatar continue to increase annually with a potentially negative impact on the environment. This paper presents an ... -
Choosing by Advantages (CBA) Used as a Qualitative Assessment Methodology in Lean Construction
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Decision making is part of the daily duties of researchers, engineers, and consultants, and taking the right decisions requires quantitative assessment which usually needs data and analysis. In construction industry, data ...