University Publications: Recent submissions
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Cultural Heritage Tourism as a Catalyst for Urban Regeneration: Case of the Doha Historic Center in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Heritage and tourism have become during the last two decades dynamic areas of development in the world. The idea of heritage is crucial to the critical decision-making process as to how irreplaceable resources are to be ... -
Climate-cultural Conscious Design Approach to the Post-COVID-19 Built Environment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation, by enabling current work activities to be done online more efficiently. With the movement control restrictions being lifted, the conventional workspace is no longer ... -
The Challenges and Future Aspirations of Implementing Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in the Urban Facilities of Mega Sport Events [MSEs] in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Sports facilities are built for a specific function and purpose. Once the demand for such purpose no longer exists, it is important to know how both the buildings and the city will adapt to the existence of such megastructures ... -
Nairobi MRTS Conceptualization: Transit-Oriented Development for Sustainable Transport
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Nairobi, famous for Nairobi National Park, the world’s only game reserve found within a major city, started developing as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway. In 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya and ... -
Post-Covid-19 Ventilation Strategies for Shopping Malls in Hot Humid Climate
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)To date, many strategies have been executed to combat the COVID-19 disease, including the provision of good ventilation in buildings to reduce the spread of the virus. Open or semi-open space with good air exchange between ... -
A Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Green Spaces in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Being a developing country, Bangladesh has faced rapid growth in urbanization in the past few decades. This results in decreasing parks and other green spaces in urban areas. Rajshahi is one of the divisional districts in ... -
Conceptual Framework for Planning Urban Roadside Vegetation to Enhance Air Quality for Roadside Users
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Vegetation is known for enhancing air quality. However, vegetation on urban roads can either increase or decrease exposure to air pollutants. The health of pedestrians and cyclists is particularly of great concern since ... -
Multicriteria Approach in Developing Pedestrian Network Data for Sustainable Urban Mobility
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Building a reliable Infrastructure is a continuous activity, improving the accessibility to the known areas and connecting the origin to destinations with various modes of transportation. Having safe and secure pedestrian ... -
An Adaptive Tabu Search Optimisation Algorithm for Solving E-Scooters Battery Swapping Problem
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)E-scooters have become a popular mode of transportation for first and last-mile excursions in recent years. Their usage as a short-distance public transit system is commonly regarded as an efficient solution to minimise ... -
Resilience Urban Planning from Climate Change Point of View: A Case Study for Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Qatar is a Middle Eastern country characterised by an arid climate. Key challenges in urban planning in general are uncertainties of the future, especially when it comes to water resources and specifically storm water. ... -
Megaprojects to Improve Public Transport from the User’ Perspective
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Globalisation and our fast-paced world have opened up new horizons all over the world. Population growth, rising energy prices and their declining nature are creating problems for transport. Road congestion, drastic increases ... -
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023)
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Book)This book contains the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), held at Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, from February 5th to 8th, 2023. Organized by Qatar ... -
Preliminary Study on the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt in Public Works Authority Road Projects in the State of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper describes the outcomes of a preliminary study focused on the evaluation of four full-scale pavement sections in which reclaimed asphalt (RAP) was used in partial substitution of virgin aggregates during the ... -
Development of a Comprehensive Pavement Design System for Roads in Wind and Solar Farms
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper briefly, illustrates the structure and contents of an ongoing research program aimed at developing a set of procedures and tools to be used for the design of pavements in renewable energy projects and mainly in ... -
Optimum Design of Plane Trusses Using Mathematical and Metaheuristic Algorithms on a Spreadsheet
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Mathematical optimization refers to the process of finding the values of variables that maximize or minimize a function. Structural optimization is the process of designing a structure in such a way as to minimize its ... -
Blockchain and its Potential in the Digitization of Land and Real Estate Property Records
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)A blockchain, is a decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across multiple computers, recording transactions in a way that cannot be altered without the consent of the network and the alteration of all subsequent ... -
Effect of Chemicals on Compressive Strength of Plastic-Laterite Interlock Paving Blocks
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This research centres on the need to develop a simple but sustainable material for the utilization of the quantum of plastic wastes that litter our environment. The research uses waste plastics and laterite soil and converts ... -
Bond Performance of Near-Surface Mounted BFRP Bars to Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the test results of a study on the bond performance of near-surface mounted (NSM) basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars to concrete. Twelve C-shape concrete specimens were tested under direct ... -
Along-Wind Aerodynamic Forces on a Rectangular Plan Building in Vicinity of a Gently Sloped Two-Dimensional Hill
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Many engineering applications, such as wind energy distribution for optimum site selection for wind farms, pollutant dispersion, forest fire propagation and wind loads on structures in hilly terrains require a thorough ... -
The Effect of Surface Treatment of Basalt FRP Bars on the Shear Capacity of Oneway High-Strength Concrete Slabs
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Corrosion is a common condition encountered by steel reinforcing bars which has a considerable negative impact on the structural integrity of concrete structures. Nowadays, applying anti-corrosive composite materials such ...