Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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Linking Chemical Structure to the Linear and Nonlinear Properties of Asphalt Binders
( US National Research Council , 2024 , Article)The study described in this paper aims to establish the relationship between the chemical composition and rheological properties of asphalt binders in both the linear viscoelastic (LVE) and nonlinear viscoelastic (NLVE) ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Environmentally Friendly Solutions for the Construction of Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)In recent decades, the international community has recognized the detrimental impact of the construction industry on the environment. In recent years, the use of recycled aggregates has attracted increasing interest as a ... -
Effects of non-linearity and thixotropy in linear amplitude sweep testing for the evaluation of self-healing of bituminous binders
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Linear amplitude sweep tests have been demonstrated to have good potential in being used for the evaluation of self-healing properties of neat and polymer-modified bituminous binders. Past research works, however, have ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of a Sustainable and Innovative Solution for Unpaved Rural Roads †
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The use of recycled aggregates, including waste materials and by-products, has attracted increasing interest in the last decades as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the construction and maintenance of road ... -
Predictive Machine Learning Algorithms for Metro Ridership Based on Urban Land Use Policies in Support of Transit-Oriented Development
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The endeavors toward sustainable transportation systems are a key concern for planners and decision-makers where increasing public transport attractiveness is essential. In this paper, a machine-learning-based predictive ... -
The impact of cognitive load on a lane change task (LCT) among male autistic individuals: A driving simulator study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study investigated the impact of cognitive load on driving among autistic individuals with the use of an adapted, driving simulator-based, Lane Change Task (LCT). A secondary task was used to induce increasing verbal ... -
The Impacts of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) on a Diverse Society: A Framework for Advanced Assessment
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Conference)With the latest developments in transportation technologies and services, the concept of MaaS has spawned its way, where consumers can purchase access to different modes and services owned and operated by several mobility ... -
Leveraging Stakeholder Meeting and Stated Preferences to Design Optimal Mobility-as-a-Service Subscription Bundles
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) emerges as an innovative solution to urban transport challenges, offering a unified, user-focused platform that combines various modes of transport. Implementing TDM (Travel Demand Management) ... -
Enhancing the learning-to-drive process for autistic learners in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Obtaining a driver's license can be a stressful task for autistic drivers because of autism related characteristics. Due to the absence of an autism-tailored driving training program in Qatar, instructors may lack the ... -
Reliability of Self-Reported Road Crash and Violation Data of Professional Drivers: The Case of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)Having accurate road traffic crashes (RTCs) and violations data is essential for establishing more realistic crash and casualty reduction programs. Although crash data commonly suffer from issues of accuracy and ... -
Time Pressure's Impact on Taxi Drivers' Driving Speed: A Driving Simulator Study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Conference)The rapid global expansion of the taxi industry has brought significant safety concerns regarding taxi trips, particularly related to the frequency of taxi crashes and their potential impact on road safety. To address this ... -
Environmental impacts of COVID-19 responses on passenger vehicle transport scenarios: A life cycle approach
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)COVID-19 has disrupted human life considerably since the beginning of 2020. The transport sector is one of the most affected sector due to restrictions imposed to curb COVID-19 pandemic. This paper evaluates the environmental ... -
Prediction of the eigenperiods of MDOF shear buildings using neural networks
( National Technical University of Athens , 2021 , Conference)The study of multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems is essential to evaluate and understand the seismic response of buildings. Through a MDOF idealization, the dynamic properties of the building such as its natural frequencies ... -
Smart City Transportation System in Developing Countries: The Case of Lusail City, Qatar
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Conference)Qatar, a developing country in the Middle East, is investing in developing its first smart city. Lusail City is a world-class urban development city that has been newly introduced in Qatar to serve the country's national ... -
Mechanical characteristics of ultra-high performance steel FRC made with recycled concrete aggregates
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2023 , Conference)Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) are increasingly becoming a sustainable alternative to natural aggregate (NA) for concrete applications. This study, therefore, tests the influence of RCA on the fresh and hardened ... -
Mechanical Characteristics and Durability of Concrete Made with Treated Domestic Wastewater and Recycled Concrete Aggregates
( East Carolina University , 2022 , Conference)Massive amounts of fresh water and natural aggregates are annually used for concrete applications, resulting in a rapid depletion of freshwater and natural aggregate resources. This necessitates the need of replacing fresh ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of the flexural behavior of one-way RC slabs strengthened with near-surface mounted and externally bonded systems
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study investigated the flexural performance of one-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs strengthened with two distinct strengthening systems: near-surface mounted (NSM) bars and externally bonded (EB) carbon fiber-reinforced ... -
Flexural Behavior of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Slab Strips with BFRP Bars: Experimental Testing and Numerical Simulation
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2020 , Article)This study investigated the flexural behavior of a new one-way concrete slab system reinforced longitudinally with basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars and cast with basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC). The study ... -
Explainable machine learning-aided efficient prediction model and software tool for bond strength of concrete with corroded reinforcement
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The bond strength between concrete and reinforcement is crucial for the composite action and serviceability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. However, it is vulnerable to deterioration from the corrosion of reinforcement ... -
Flexural strengthening of one-way reinforced concrete slabs using near surface-mounted BFRP bars
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study examines the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) one-way slabs strengthened with near-surface mounted (NSM) basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars. Ten RC slabs were subjected to four-point loading ...
