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Experimental Study on the Performance of Circular Concrete Columns Reinforced with GFRP under Axial Load
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures subjected to severe environments
is a big challenge and requires huge repair and maintenance costs. Glass fiber reinforced
polymer (GFRP) reinforcement with its ...
Use of 3D Images to Evaluate Formation Damage Induced by Montmorillonite Fines in Porous Media Systems
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Formation damage costs oil and gas industry $140 billion/year in lost productivity, this
is a key challenge to Qatar, the world's largest LNG exporter. During production from
a well, multiphase flow foster drag forces to ...
Effects of Using Seawater and Recycled Coarse Aggregates on Plain Concrete Characteristics
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Using seawater and/or recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) for concrete mixing is deemed
advantageous from a sustainability perspective. This paper reports on the results of an
experimental study on fresh and hardened properties ...
Dynamic Imaging of Hydrate Specific Area Evolution during Xenon Hydrate Formation
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Gas hydrates are ice-like structures formed under high pressure and low temperature
conditions. They are considered as a potential energy source due to their abundance
and the increase in energy demand worldwide. A fundamental ...
Constructability and Economical Comparison Between Two Proposed Permanent Shoring Systems in Qatar: A Case Study
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
This paper introduces the constructability and economic feasibility study of using one
of the proposed two types of permanent shoring system for a highway project in Qatar.
The cast-in-situ cantilever retaining wall and ...
An Analytical Review of Sustainable Green Buildings in Qatar: Implementations in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Sector
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Sustainable buildings and related construction techniques are becoming increasingly
recognized within the urban planning development in Qatar. The study aims to develop
an analytical review of sustainable green projects ...
Mechanical Performance and Thermo-Physical Properties of Cement Mortar Incorporating Hybrid Slags
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Owing to the growing environmental pressure to reduce waste and pollution, the effective
utilization of industrial solid wastes in construction applications has gained notable
attention. This study investigates the mechanical ...
Cut Carbon, Cut Cost - Feasibility of Applying PAS 2080
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
State of Qatar is committed to delivering its Intended Nationally Determined
Contributions (INDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat. (Ministry of Environment, 2015). ...
Embedded Retaining Wall Design and Performance Monitoring for Deep Excavation in Geological Conditions of Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Embedded retaining walls such as diaphragm walls and secant bored pile walls have
become viable water-tight earth retaining and stabilizing systems for deep excavation
in urban areas. In this article, the design aspects ...
Influence of Fines on the Compressibility of Surface Sands in Kuwait
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Influence of fines on the strength and compressibility of compacted fill soil is very
important in determining its behavior under applied loads. In Kuwait, fill soil is usually
backfilled from excavated surface soils ...