Civil & Architectural Engineering: المرسلات الحديثة
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Characterization and application of FRCM as a strengthening material for shear-critical RC beams
( EDP Sciences , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates the effectiveness of fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems in shear-strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. Three types of FRCM systems were considered, namely, polyparaphenylene ... -
A study on the bond behavior of different FRCM systems
( EDP Sciences , 2018 , Conference Paper)Fabric-reinforced cementitous matrix (FRCM) composites are usually applied on the concrete surface for the purpose of strengthening reinforced concrete structures. However, the efficiency of FRCM strengthening is notably ... -
Defect-based ArcGIS tool for prioritizing inspection of sewer pipelines
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper presents a defect-based model for assessing risk of failure for sewer pipelines. The proposed model deploys a Sugeno fuzzy inference system to create a risk index from which inspection and replacement activities ... -
Defect based risk assessment model for prioritizing inspection of sewer pipelines
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Conference Paper)In presence of financial constraints and dire need for inspecting deteriorated sewer pipelines, inspection prioritization tools are required. This paper presents a defect based risk assessment model for prioritizing ... -
Evaluation of traffic noise in the state of qatar
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2018 , Conference Paper)Mitigating traffic noise is a major concern for transportation departments worldwide. A number of noise mitigation procedures are recognized to control noise emitting from traffic stream. However, noise reduction potential ... -
Group Gap Acceptance: A New Method to Analyze Driver Behavior and Estimate the Critical Gap at Multilane Roundabouts
( Hindawi Limited , 2018 , Article)The operations of multilane roundabouts, especially three-lane roundabouts, are unique and more complicated than any other type of roundabouts. This study aims to analyze driver behavior and estimate the critical gap at ... -
A simple method to assess walkability around metro stations
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Conference Paper)The ability to walk or ride a bike safely to and from metro stations is essential to the success of any metro service, especially for car users switching to the service. The main purpose of this study is to develop and ... -
Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority Implementation for Bus Transit along a Major Arterial Using Microsimulation
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Transit Signal Priority (TSP) provides preferential treatment for public transit vehicles at signalized intersections when implemented. TSP is usually provided by interrupting the typical signal timings and extending the ... -
In-service video-vibration monitoring for identification of walking patterns in an office floor
( International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration, IIAV , 2018 , Conference Paper)Footfall-induced vibrations in office floors can create significant problems for the occupants and facility owners. Such vibrations cannot be modeled by traditional load models since the vibration response of a floor depends ... -
An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: The case of Qatar
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete ... -
Ground-borne vibration investigation by model-ling the tunnel-soil interaction using a finite element package
( International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration, IIAV , 2018 , Conference Paper)In 2013, Qatar Rail announced major rail projects that include an urban rail network for the city of Doha with lines running on the surface and underground which are expected to be in operation by 2020. Railway systems are ... -
Condition assessment model for sewer pipelines using fuzzy-based evidential reasoning
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)A condition assessment model for gravity and pressurised sewer pipelines using Fuzzy Set Theory (FST), and Evidential Reasoning (ER) with the aid of Fuzzy Analytical Network Process (FANP) integrated with Monte-Carlo ... -
1-D CNNs for structural damage detection: Verification on a structural health monitoring benchmark data
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Structural damage detection has been an interdisciplinary area of interest for various engineering fields. While the available damage detection methods have been in the process of adapting machine learning concepts, most ... -
A microfluidic pore model to study the migration of fine particles in single-phase and multi-phase flows in porous media
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)Fine particles within porous media may migrate with the flowing fluid and cause bridging or clogging in the pore space. Bridging and clogging reduce the flow permeability of porous media, which has a significant influence ... -
Discrete particle translation gradient concept to expose strain localisation in sheared granular materials using 3D experimental kinematic measurements
( ICE Publishing , 2018 , Article)It is well known that the constitutive behaviour of granular materials is influenced by strain localisation into zones of intensive shearing, known as shear bands. The failure mode of specimens tested under axisymmetric ... -
Observation based safety performance indexing method for construction industry – validation with SMEs
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)There is an essential need for a systemized and objective site safety performance measurement method. The method also needs to cover the positive aspects of safety management perspectives considering that traditional methods ... -
Evaluation of red-light camera enforcement using traffic violations
( Periodical Offices of Chang- an University , 2018 , Article)The State of Qatar started to use red-light cameras in 2007 at key signalized intersections and the rate of installation has subsequently increased. In 2017, 19.2% of signalized intersections are equipped with red-light ... -
The dynamic interaction effects of railway tunnels: Crossrail and the Grand Central Recording Studios
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)In cities around the world, underground railways offer an environmentally friendly solution to society's increasing demand for mass transport. However, they are often constructed close to sensitive buildings, where the ... -
Novel Framework for Vibration Serviceability Assessment of Stadium Grandstands Considering Durations of Vibrations
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)Annoying vibrations in grandstand structures have been receiving more attention due to the increasing slenderness of the architectural components and the complexity of the crowd loading for engineers. The vibration ... -
Determining relative weights of sewer pipelines' components and defects
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)Condition assessment models for sewer network components can be considered a tool for key personnel to make informed decisions regarding the required interventions on the basis of the current conditions of these components. ...
