QU Conference Proceedings: المرسلات الحديثة
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Unique Structural Design and Construction Challenges for Al Bustan South Project in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)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 ... -
Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Excess Summer Mortality in the UK
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)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, ... -
East Industrial Pedestrian Bridge: A Case Study of Value Engineering and High Performance Material
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)East Industrial Road, a main arterial for the city of Doha with high average daily traffic, made crossing by foot being not only challenging, but also dangerous. Authorities proposed to build a pedestrian bridge over East ... -
Verification of ACI- 549 Code for Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using FRCM
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This paper presents an analytical study to verify the ACI 549-4R-16 code for experimentally tested Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams, which were strengthened to enhance the flexural capacity using Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious ... -
Near Surface Embedded Application for FRCM Strengthening of RC Beams in Flexure
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)In this paper, the efficacy of a recent strengthening technique, referred to as Near Surface Embedded (NSE), has been investigated for flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams using Fabric Reinforced ... -
High and Ultra-high Performance Concretes: A Solution to Reinforced Concrete Durability under Harsh Climate of Arabian Gulf
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure in the Arabian Gulf region deteriorates under severe environmental conditions after only short service life. To overcome this problem, it is imperative to employ high-quality concretes ... -
Positively Shifting the Mindset in Construction Using Non-Biodegradable Materials for Sustainable Construction: An Experimental Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Disposing of the non-biodegradable material, scrap Tire rubber specifically, has always been a bone of contention for the municipalities around the world. Not only the land that it covers is the major issue, but also the ... -
Long-Term Cost Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcements in Structural Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Corrosion, which leads to the premature deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, is increasingly an issue of global concern. Accordingly, corrosion-resistant materials have emerged as alternative reinforcement ... -
Dune Sand Mortar Effects on Deflections of Repaired Steel Bars-Reinforced Concrete Beams
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)This paper presents theoretical and experimental investigations to analyze the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams repaired with mortars based on dune sands. The beams supposedly damaged were repaired using ... -
Spatial Impact Network Exposure Model (SINEM) with Integration of Traffic Characteristics and Air Pollution Concentration
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)The State of Qatar has undergone rapid economic growth and urbanization during the last few decades. This has resulted in an increase in the number of motor vehicles in the country. Therefore, it is vital to monitor and ... -
In-Pavement Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor for Vehicle Counting
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Traffic volume studies are conducted to determine the number, movements, and classifications of roadway vehicles at a given location and period. Typically, there are two methods for conducting traffic volume studies: ... -
Effect of Alkaline Activators on the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)"Geopolymerization is a process where silica and alumina rich source materials turn into excellent binding materials by the aid of alkali solutions. Materials such as fly ash are by-products in energy power plants. Fly ... -
Implementation of Crumb Rubber Modified Binder for Qatar Local Roads Construction Projects
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)The continuous increase in the pile up of used vehicle tires in Qatar poses a challenge contributing to potential environmental pollution problems. The magnitude of this problem can be drastically reduced by processing and ... -
Integration of Environmental and Sustainability Management Practices into Construction Industry: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Integration of environmental and sustainability management into the construction industry has become essential as a result of a need to improve financial performance, adopt international protocols in a global marketplace, ... -
The Investigation of an Efficient and Effective Proactive Pipeline Integrity System
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)In this paper, we propose the investigation of an efficient and effective proactive pipeline integrity system that uses multi-sensors for monitoring and inspection of the pipeline. Although the focus is on the pipeline, ... -
Advanced Freeze-Thaw Assessment of Internally Integrated Concrete with Sodium Acetate
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)A new line of research is presented in this study where sodium acetate is used as a protective material for concrete. A newly developed freeze-thaw method that depends on the alteration of temperature and humidity is ... -
Utility Impact Assessment of Road Projects in the State of Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Qatar has been blessed with large reserves of natural gas and since the past 20 years its leaders have been busy formulating its path to modernization. Henceforth, the sovereign state has been and is still going through ... -
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)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 ... -
Influence of Aspect Ratio on the Bearing Capacity and Correlated Modulus of Subgrade Reaction for Shallow Foundations on Dense Sand
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)One of the most fundamental problems in the field of geotechnical engineering is the prediction of bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations on cohesion-less soil subjected to vertical central loading. The ... -
Utilizing Steel Slag in the Removal of Suspended Solids from Dewatered Construction Water
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference)Construction dewatering is an operation used to remove shallow groundwater that infiltrates construction sites. After recovering this water from the construction sites, the water is either discharged to the sea, injected ...
