College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Tendering Process Improvement With Prototype Design Implementation
(2019 , Professional Masters Project)Failure of projects due to over budgeting, variations and claims as well as delays in the project time line is common in construction industry. This issue is critical, and it needs to be searched in detail for a sustainable ... -
Evaluation of 316L Stainless Steel Part Fabrication Using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing: A Guideline for Process Selection
(2019 , Master Thesis)Due to its favorable mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance and high carbon content, Stainless steel 316L is widely used in many applications including marine, biomedical and aerospace industries. With additive ... -
The sustainable urban edge design toolkit for coastal cities, the case of Doha, Qatar
(2019 , Master Thesis)The city of Doha is undergoing rapid development in various sectors. Mega design projects and developments can be found scattered all over the city. However, when it comes to the overall urban fabric and masterplan of ... -
Corrosion Detection Using Transfer Learning-Based Modeling for Image Classification
(2019 , Master Thesis)This study uses image classification-based transfer learning to train models on the task of corrosion-detection on metallic surfaces. This is done by photographing images of samples of aluminium, iron and steel before and ... -
Parametric Study on Moment Redistribution of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams with Basalt FRP Bars
(2019 , Master Thesis)The State of Qatar is continuously suffering from the high temperature and humidity which take place most of the year. This can deteriorate and reduce the lifecycle of the reinforced concrete (RC) structures and may ... -
A New Electrocoagulation Electrode Configuration for The Treatment of Secondary Treated Wastewater
(2019 , Master Thesis)Electrocoagulation (EC) is an effective method that is applied to treat a wide range of wastewater. A new electrode configuration is being proposed with the application of the Dielectrophoresis (DEP) force which is expected ... -
Bond Durability of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars Embedded in Fiber Reinforced Concrete under the Effect of Saline Environment and Elevated Temperatures
(2019 , Master Thesis)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is promising to be an alternative solution for conventional steel to prevent the fast infrastructures' deterioration. Moreover, FRPs are utilized by the construction industry to improve the ... -
Flexural Behavior Of Basalt Fiber Reinforced One-Way Concrete Slabs Reinforced With Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars
(2018 , Master Thesis)The State of Qatar suffers from a harsh environment in the form of high temperature that prevails almost all year round, in addition to severe humidity and coastal conditions. This exposure leads to the rapid deterioration ... -
Travel Time Prediction Model For Public Transport Buses In Qatar Using Artificial Neural Networks
(2018 , Master Thesis)The state of Qatar has experienced rapid population growth over the last few years. This growth of population has caused authorities to promote the use of public transportation, by introducing new public transport systems ... -
Optimal Resource Allocation Using Deep Learning-Based Adaptive Compression For Mhealth Applications
(2018 , Master Thesis)In the last few years the number of patients with chronic diseases that require constant monitoring increases rapidly; which motivates the researchers to develop scalable remote health applications. Nevertheless, transmitting ... -
Discrete Element Modeling Of Railroad Ballast Under Simulated Train Loading
(2019 , Master Thesis)Ballasted tracks have been widely used in many countries around the world. Ballast layer is the main element in ballasted track. After service, ballast aggregates degrade and deform. Periodical maintenance for ballast ... -
OPERATIONAL MODEL ANALYSIS AND FINITE ELEMENT MODEL UPDATE USING AMBIENT VIBRATION DATA FOR AL-SINYAR TOWER
(2018 , Master Thesis)Buildings in Qatar rely on minimum structural code requirements implemented by design consultants’ offices. Qatar 2030 vision considers increasing of structures’ sustainability and serviceability as a high priority, which ... -
Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Hvdc Transmission Systems
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems based on Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology has attracted significant interest recently for transmitting large amounts of power over long distances using ... -
ADOPTING ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR AN OIL & GAS (PETROLEUM) COMPANY USING BENCHMARKING & GAP ANALYSIS
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Engineering Standards are documents that provide the basis for common and repeated use the minimum meeting requirements of a system or equipment. Engineering Standards form the backbone of Oil & Gas industry and are used ... -
STOCK MARKET FORECASTING: AN APPLICATION OF LONG SHORT TERM MEMORY (LSTM) RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORK
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Predicting stock market prices is regarded as a challenging task of financial time series, due to its chaotic, non-linear, non-stationary and dynamic nature. In this project we address the problem of stock market forecasting ... -
LEARNING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DYNAMICS THROUGH USE OF AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE GAME
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Supply chains consist of a multitude of processes related to procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, logistics, distribution, and so on. These processes are subject to various sources of variability and ... -
Evaluation of Delay’s Causes and Effects on Sport Facilities
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)The sports field has been expanded in drastic change during the last two decades in most countries who are hosting international tournaments like Olympic Games, World Cups or World Championship tournaments of different ... -
PHYSICIAN SCHEDULING IN WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)In this project, a physician scheduling problem arising from the operations of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Hamad Women's Hospital in Qatar has been studied. The essence of the physician scheduling problem ... -
GSM Based Smart Home Energy Management System with Hybrid Energy
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Energy management is one of the perennial problems in the world. In many places around the world; 100% of the energy production comes from non-renewable sources which pollute the environment around us. In addition, the ... -
IMPROVING RESPONSE TIMES TO CUSTOMERS DRAINAGE COMPLAINTS IN QATAR
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)IMPROVING RESPONSE TIMES TO CUSTOMERS DRAINAGE COMPLAINTS IN QATAR Public Works Authority of Qatar (Ashghal) is an independent body to design, deliver and manage all public buildings and infrastructure related projects ...
