Recent Submissions

  • Investigation of In-Service Parameters Influencing the Wear and Wear Rate for Two Rubbing Surfaces 

    Kandeil, A. Y. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    A study has been conducted on the volumetric wear and wear rate as well as the quality of the surfaces produced by rubbing brass and steel specimens. Effect of end pressure and total sliding distance between the two rubbed ...
  • Design of Smoke Generator for Flow Visualisation 

    Shahin, M. M ( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)
    Described in this paper is an alternative method for smoke generation for flow visualisation in low speed (subsonic) wind tunnel work. This method makes use of the smoke generating characteristics of Ammonia and Sulphur ...
  • Laboratory-Scale Tests on Gas-Solid Fluidized Bed Behaviour And Its Influence on Bed Thermal Properties 

    Abdel Monem, N.; Yakoub, Y. ( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)
    The success of many industrial processes depends upon good contact between a fluid and particulate solid. A fluidized bed fulfils the requirements for this good contact. This paper presents the results of an experimental ...
  • Operation And Maintenance Of Sewage Treatment Plant In Doha 

    Shadid, Fawzi T.; Ahmed, Shamim ( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)
    The sewage treatment plant in Doha-South uses primary, secondary and tertiary treatment units for treating predominantly domestic sewage. The treated effluent, is used in irrigating agricultural farms for growing animal ...
  • Drag On Non-Spherical Particles In Non-Newtonian Fluids 

    Farag, Hassan A.; El-Manaa, Nawaf H. ( Qatar University , 1996 , Article)
    The drag coefficient (CD ) was determined for three different non-spherical particles (cubes, rectangles and cylinders) of different sizes falling in two different non-Newtonian fluids (glycerol and polymer - paraffin ...
  • Behaviour of Grey Cast Iron Under Combined Bending and Tension 

    Shawki, G. S. A. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    This paper deals with the strength of grey cast iron components subjected to combined bending and tension, this case of loading being met in C-frames and clamps, crane hooks and various eccentrically—loaded protruding ...
  • Dynamic Analysis Of A Novel Manpowered Transportation Vehicle With High Mechanical Efficiency 

    Abdel Rahman, T. M; Al-Salem, Nabeel A. ( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)
    This paper evaluates the dynamics of a novel manpowered transportation vehicle. The vehicle has a novel mechanism that maximizes the mechanical input work and utilizes the weight of the rider for propulsion. The rider ...
  • Amorphous Phase Properties Of Oriented Polyethylene Solids 

    Zahran, R. R; Kardos, J. L. ( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)
    Solid-state deformation of polyethylene results in a preferential orientation of both crystalline and amorphous regions. Usually, one major problem in the prediction of the mechanical and thermal expansion properties of ...
  • Optimizing Use Of Marshall Asphalt Mix Design 

    Lindly, Jay ( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)
    Rutting has been a problem in Qatar's highway pavements since it began designing asphalt mixtures with the Marshall Method in the early 1990's. This paper describes specifications and rules-of-thumb which have been ...
  • Estimates of Potential Evapotranspiration Over The State of Qatar 

    Bazaraa, A. S. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    Several methods for the estimation of potential evapotranspiration are reported in the literature covering a wide variation in the complexity of calculation and nature of climatic data required. Five of the more commonly ...
  • Computer Aided Design Of Microstrip Taper Lines 

    Hindy, Moataza A. ( Qatar University , 1999 , Article)
    This work presents an accurate computer aided design (CAD) for niicrostrip taper lines in the microwave range of frequency. This CAD considers all design parameters affecting the characteristics of the line for different ...
  • A Model Reference Adaptive Control Scheme with External Controllers 

    Al Salman, Riyadh; Nagarajan, R.; Jerwe, Dakhil H. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    A new model reference adaptive control scheme, suitable for linear multivariable discrete time systems, is proposed. A set of parameter adaptation algorithms are developed based on the validity of perfect matching between ...
  • Flow and Fracture Behaviour of Tungsten Fiber Reinforced Superalloy Composites-Effect Of Specimen Geometry 

    Kandeil, A. Y. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    The influence of aspect ratio (i.e. width to height ratio) of test specimens on the flow and fracture behaviour of fiber reinforced composites is herein examined. The composite material was prepared by isostatic pressing ...
  • Effect Of Aspect Ratio On Torsional Capacity Of High-Strength Plain Concrete Deep Beams 

    Samman, Tamim A.; Radain, Talal A. ( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)
    Twenty high-strength plain concrete deep beams were tested under torsion. The variables were concrete strength and depth/width (aspect) ratio. Concrete strengths of 51.01, 58.53, 76.60 and 83.66 MPa and depth/width (aspect) ...
  • Unrelated Machines Scheduling With Machine Eligibility Restrictions 

    Al Salem, Ameer; Armacost, Robert L. ( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)
    In this paper we present a new heuristic algorithm to minimize the makespan for scheduling jobs on unrelated parallel machines with machine eligibility restrictions ( R^ I M .1 C^^). To the best of our knowledge, the ...
  • Designing Air Intake Ducts for High Speed Flight 

    Kamal, W. A.; Anwar, Anwar E. M. ( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)
    A proven duct flow model is used to examine the influence of the intake duct geometric and inlet flow parameters on the pressure recovery performance of intake ducts for high speed flight. The geometric parameters include: ...
  • Cone Penetration Testing For Field Density Prediction 

    Baghdad, Zaki A.; Ghazali, Fouad M.; Al-Ahmadi, Saud M. S. ( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)
    This paper summarizes an experimental program for developing a pilot procedure to check and predict field densities of compacted soils using static cone penetration tests. Three sandy soils were tested. The testing program ...
  • A Spreadsheet Teaching Tool For Analysis Of Pipe Networks 

    El-Bahrawy, Aly Nabih ( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)
    Spreadsheets are used widely in engineering to perform several analysis and design calculations. They are also very attractive as educational tools due to their flexibility and efficiency. This paper demonstrates the use ...
  • Analysis of A Screen Type Solar Air Collector Without Transparent Cover 

    Hassab, M. A. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
    The performance of a screen type solar air collector of different uniform mesh sizes and without a glass cover is investigated theoretically. Formulation of simultaneous radiation and convection heat transfer for a semi-steady ...
  • High Frequency Characteristics Of Ferrite Materials And Applications To Microstrip Circuits 

    Hindy, Moataza A. ( Qatar University , 1999 , Article)
    Dispersion behavior of the parameters of microstrip lines printed on ferrite substrate is presented. The characteristic impedance for lines on magnetized ferrite substrates are obtained for partially magnetized substrates ...

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