Browsing International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020) by Publication Date
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Effective Project Control within the Context of Lean Construction
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Two of the “Lean Thinking” principles relate to managing a project through relationships, shared knowledge and common goals and to removing waste where possible. Success of a project is only possible with the collaboration ... -
Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Excess Summer Mortality in the UK
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)One of the main objective of the building design is to provide comfort and safety to occupants, particularly during adverse weather conditions. In most part of the world, people stay indoors during adverse weather conditions, ... -
Assessment of Response Strategy in Mega Construction Projects
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Mega Construction Projects (MCPs) that are executed unavoidably face several of the organizational challenges and pressures. Due to the stakeholder pressures in the execution of MCPs, organizations may adopt various ... -
Framework for Investigating the Level of Compliance to the OHS Regulatory by the Small and Medium Construction Companies in Oman
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The construction industry is characterized with a high rate of work-related accidents. Some of the accidents result in severe injuries and sometimes death. One of the reasons for such happenings is due to the noncompliance ... -
Novel Method for Assessing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Mixtures
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Moisture damage is a major cause of early pavement deterioration and often accelerates other distresses such as rutting, fatigue cracking, and raveling. Water infiltrates into the pavement structure through the cracks and ... -
Modeling Airport Ground Access Mode Choice by Trip Purpose: Business vs. Personal Trips
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Air transportation traffic is increasing, and this results in newer and larger airport investments in outskirts of the cities. Thus, airport ground access is becoming an important topic to focus on. Indeed, there are many ... -
Site-Specific Traffic Loading Estimation Challenges in Structural Pavement Design Process in Qatar: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Upon the design of any pavement structure, three fundamental external design parameters have to be considered throughout the design process: the characteristics of the subgrade, traffic loads, and environmental conditions. ... -
Modelling the Severity of Plastic Shrinkage in Cementitious Materials
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Plastic shrinkage cracking in cement-based materials occurs between the mixing and the final setting of the mixture, where rapid evaporation of the mixed water is the main cause behind the phenomenon. The induced cracks ... -
Lean Principles Implementation in Construction Management: A One Team Approach
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Lean in construction is a relatively new approach in delivering construction projects. The Lean approach has been introduced to tackle the phenomenal construction projects delays and budget overruns. This paper shall ... -
Unique Structural Design and Construction Challenges for Al Bustan South Project in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The Al Bustan Street South (ABS) Expressway Project features the longest dual carriageway bridges in Qatar spanning 2.6 km each, with a minimum of four lanes in each direction from south of Al Waab Street to south of Rayyan ... -
Dosage Optimization of Polypropylene Fiber for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Concrete is the most commonly used materials for construction in Qatar as well as in the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration of concrete structures and significantly affect ... -
Practical Implementation of Contract Administration Performance Model in Qatar Construction Projects
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Globally, the performance of Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is becoming of significant interest as the industry suffers from notable delays, cost overruns, and disputes as a consequence of poor contract ... -
Innovation in Road Construction Industry: An Analysis of Different Case Studies
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Process improvement and innovation in the field of road construction sector offers significant community and industry benefits, by making an important contribution in economic growth and enhancing the quality of life. ... -
The New Construction Approach Adapted by Ashghal for the Public Projects in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"The purpose of this paper is to review the new strategy adapted by Ashghal to implement lean construction in Qatar to improve project performance and predictability of delivery. This is a significant change programme ... -
BIM Based Facility Condition Assessment
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Current practices of using traditional methods of managing data using spreadsheets or hard paper copies for various building data, are commonly being used during building inspection and condition assessment. Building ... -
Mechanical and Durability Characteristics of Roller Compacted Geopolymer Concrete Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Every year a large quantity of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is generated in the USA. Utilization of RAP can solve the storage problem, prevent environmental pollution and reduce construction costs. This study focuses ... -
Test Procedures for Advanced Characterization of Bituminous Binders Employed for Pavement Construction in Public Works Authority Road Projects - State of Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper illustrates the approach adopted by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) of the State of Qatar for the advanced chemical and rheological characterization of bituminous binders (both neat and modified). The ... -
Project Management: Key Initiatives Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Every project faces risk of delays and disruptions, especially the mega/complex projects of today, which have, amongst others, many interfacing parties engaged. Local roads and drainage projects in general, including DN016, ... -
Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Evaluate Air Voids Content in Hot Mix Asphalt
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Air voids content is one of the most important characteristics of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Air voids content that is either too high or too low can negatively impact pavement life and lead to deteriorations such as fatigue ... -
Improving Concrete Durability by Using Optimized Aggregate Gradation and Reducing Cement Content
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"This study evaluated the effects of (1) reducing the cementitious content, (2) the use of optimized aggregate gradation (OAG) technique, and (3) the use of Portland limestone cement (Type IL) in Florida Class I pavement ...