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Defect-based ArcGIS tool for prioritizing inspection of sewer pipelines
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper presents a defect-based model for assessing risk of failure for sewer pipelines. The proposed model deploys a Sugeno fuzzy inference system to create a risk index from which inspection and replacement activities ... -
Defect-Based Condition Assessment Model for Sewer Pipelines Using Fuzzy Hierarchical Evidential Reasoning
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2021 , Article)Assessing the condition of sewer pipelines is essential for addressing associated problems as a result of deterioration to maintain functionality and avoid additional social costs. This paper presents the development of a ... -
Defensive or competitive Autonomous Vehicles: Which one interacts safely and efficiently with pedestrians?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) could provoke unexpected challenges in urban traffic environments. One such crucial challenge is the conflicts between pedestrians and AVs, particularly on unsignalized mid-block ... -
Delay or travel time information? The impact of advanced traveler information systems on drivers’ behavior before freeway work zones
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and can provide information ... -
Demonstrating the Worth of Recycled Aggregates - A Case Study from Qatar
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Recycled aggregates are widely used in unbound applications in many countries. However, in some areas the materials available may not meet all the requirements of the local specifications. This is the case in Qatar, where ... -
Design and Implementation of a Smart Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure and Temperature
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)An intelligent insole system may monitor the individual's foot pressure and temperature in real-time from the comfort of their home, which can help capture foot problems in their earliest stages. Constant monitoring for ... -
Design and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Spiral Head-Stem Trunnion for Hip Implants Using Finite Element Analysis
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)With an expectation of an increased number of revision surgeries and patients receiving orthopedic implants in the coming years, the focus of joint replacement research needs to be on improving the mechanical properties ... -
Determination of stiffness modulus and poisson's ratio of lightly stabilized granular materials from indirect diametral tensile testing
( ASTM International , 2016 , Article)Lightly cementitiously stabilized granular materials are generally characterised by their tensile properties that are required for the analysis and design of a pavement structure involving these materials. Tensile properties ... -
Determining relative weights of sewer pipelines' components and defects
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)Condition assessment models for sewer network components can be considered a tool for key personnel to make informed decisions regarding the required interventions on the basis of the current conditions of these components. ... -
Developing a framework for calculating LCA normalization factors for the State of Qatar
( Canadian Society for Civil Engineering , 2013 , Conference Paper)Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) has recently emerged as a powerful tool for assessing the environmental impact of materials, systems and processes used in building construction. With its ability to clarify the ambiguities of the ... -
Developing a framework for pre-design process simulation for green buildings
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2012 , Conference Paper)There is an increasing awareness towards the construction of sustainable green buildings. Green rating systems worldwide, such as LEED, are providing standards to aid in the construction of green building. During the ... -
Developing sustainable draw solute for forward osmosis process using poly(amidoamine) dendrimer coated magnetic nanoparticles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Forward osmosis is the least energy intensive water treatment membrane process, however, designing a sustainable draw solute is still a critical research necessity. In this work, we developed Poly(amidoamine) dendrimer ... -
Development of a Campus Facility Management Operational Framework Using a Modified Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2023 , Article)An effective facility management process is crucial to overall firm performance and is becoming a core competency for organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage. The recent literature on facility management ... -
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 ... -
Development of a mobile application for manual traffic counts
( EDP Sciences , 2017 , Conference Paper)The use of technology in performing traffic counts has become widely used by many transportation agencies and private sectors. Different technologies have been employed to perform such counts, such as inductive loops, image ... -
Development of a three-dimensional staged volume loss tunnelling method in the centrifuge
( ICE Publishing , 2019 , Article)Conventional assessment of tunnelling-induced settlement focuses primarily on transverse profiles given the transitional nature of the longitudinal settlement profile. This approach thus relies on the commonly made assumption ... -
Development of Digitalization Road Map for Healthcare Facility Management
( IEEE , 2022 , Article)Effective Healthcare Facility Management (HFM) remain a crucial concern for high quality built healthcare sectors, both in the public and private areas. The anticipated resource efficiencies, complex systems, and maintenance ... -
Development of high-strength lightweight non-autoclaved aerated concrete
( ICE Publishing , 2020 , Article)Six concrete mixes with different proportions of various pozzolanic materials were investigated for the development of high-strength non-autoclaved aerated concrete (NAAC). Fly ash and slag were used as partial cement ... -
Development of sustainable geopolymer composites for repair application: Workability and setting time evaluation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)One of the most used construction materials worldwide is concrete. It has a lot of advantages over the other construction materials. However, the production process of concrete produces a huge amount of carbon dioxide. ... -
Development of Warm Mix Asphalt with the Aid of Microstructural Characterization
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) reveals different types of advantageous properties depending on the type of polymer. However, one of the unwanted changes in PMA is the required higher temperature for mixing and compaction. ...