Browsing International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020) by Publication Date
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Preventive Approach to Unsubstantiated Claims and Disputes in the UK Construction Industry
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Globally, claims and disputes are an unfortunate reality in construction projects. Recent statistics reveal that construction claims in the UK increased by 21% in 2018 compared to other countries such as India (8%), Mexico ... -
Crowd Logistics Delivery Determinants: A Stated-Preference Survey
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"the environment. Consumers’ attitudes toward CL are understudied, especially in Qatar, where CL is currently unavailable. The purpose of this paper is to investigate consumers’ reactions to the theoretical attributes ... -
Risk Management for Qatar Expressway Program
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The construction of expressway projects associated with the various main risks such as political risks, legal risks, economic risks, cultural risks, and construction risks are considered critical and essential to be ... -
Optimizing the Thermal Resistance of Concrete Using The Palm Tree Fronds Fibers
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)In the past few years, the issue of global warming has become increasingly visible. Record high as well as record low temperatures are being broken worldwide. Snow is melting in the poles and less sunrays are being reflected ... -
Determination of Temperature Zoning for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Based on Superpave System
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Majority of the countries in the Great Lakes region of Africa still rely on the traditional Penetration grading approach for characterizing asphalt binder, as opposed to the more recent and reliable approach of SuperPave ... -
Effect of Alkaline Activators on the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"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 ... -
Vehicle Inspection Policy and Emission Analysis in Kuwait
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Technical vehicle inspection centers are widespread in Kuwait. All vehicles should pass the test every two years if not older than six years or every one-year for other vehicles. This study provided an insight into the ... -
The Lean Enterprise at the Design Office
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the lean practice implementation, which led to a transformation in the design offices/projects explaining how implementing lean principles is affecting the projects at the design phase and also affecting ... -
Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ... -
Evaluating the Operational Impact of Left-Turn Exclusive Number of Lanes: A Case Study from Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Left-turning movements can significantly reduce the overall capacity of signalized intersections due to the queueing built up. Intersections with heavy left-turning volumes tend to use multiple lanes to accommodate left-turn ... -
Recycled Concrete Used in Subbase in Potential Use for Road Base and Cement Bounded Material (CBM)
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)"Structure life cycle and economic developments in Qatar can lead to reconstruction as well as demolition of structures such as buildings and roads. One of the main wastes from demolition work is concrete and reinforced ... -
Evaluation of Bond Strength Between Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites with Modified Epoxy Resins and Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures are becoming more significant in civil engineering applications. The use of externally bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) is one of the methods to strengthen and ... -
Application of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRSs) in the State of Qatar: A Case Study from Northern Roads
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Recent developments within Infrastructural Road Safety and especially in the Sector of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) have enabled Transport Authorities to significantly reduce road fatalities and severe injuries. ... -
Compressive Strength and Hydration of Ravennagrass Baggase Ash Concrete
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The paper presents the findings of the effect of revennagrass baggase ash concrete compressive strength using compression machine and hydration behavior with the aid of non-contact electrical resistivity measurement device. ... -
How Public Works Authority Has Built a Portfolio Dashboard Through Agility Approach
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The aim of this paper is to share PWA experience to develop a Portfolio Performance Dashboard (PPD) that suits its unique requirements. The case study sheds light on the challenges that PWA faced to develop an interim front ... -
Stakeholder Management: An Insightful Overview of Issues
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper attempts to contribute towards investigating the existing literature base of stakeholder management (SM), provide a compilation, and define any gaps in this area. Besides, explore different groups of critical ... -
Integrated Accident Resilience Framework (IARF) – A Theoretical Approach Using Spatial and Statistical Analysis
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Throughout the world, road accidents have become a nightmare for any local government. Data shows that every 24 seconds someone dies on the road (WHO, 2018). Generally, there are multiple factors causing road accidents ... -
Innovative Pavement Materials and Design: Smart Roadways and Smart Road Maintenance for the Future
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)break any industry or economy. The transportation construction sector is no exception, however, innovation and doing things differently in this sector has been dead slow for centuries, compared to other industries. Automobiles ... -
Developing Assessment Framework for Strategic Transportation Projects in Qatar
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents Transportation Assessment Framework and process for selecting, defining, and naming assessment criteria to be used in transport appraisal. The approach is based on a review of national and international ... -
A Study on the Default Supplemental Adjustment Factors of Progression Adjustment Factor Formula under Non-Lane Based Traffic Condition
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)A mathematical expression of supplemental adjustment factor (fPA) has provided a way to estimate Progression Adjustment Factor (P.F.) more accurately as the P.F. relies on the fPA value. The mathematical formula of fPA ...