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Aberrant driving behaviors as mediators in the relationship between driving anger patterns and crashes among taxi drivers: An investigation in a complex cultural context
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Objective: Taxis have become an integrated component of Qatar’s urban transportation network due to their convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Qatar has seen an uptick in the demand for professional taxi drivers. Most ... -
Accounting for the influence of the free surface on the vibration response of underground railway tunnels: A new iterative method
( KU Leuven - Departement Werktuigkunde , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a new method for calculating the ground-borne vibration from shallow underground railways. The method is based on an iterative wave-scattering approach, which decouples the problem into two sub-systems: ... -
Acoustic absorption analysis and modeling of asphalt mixtures
( ASTM International , 2019 , Article)Highway traffic noise is a major environmental issue all over the world. This is particularly annoying to residents who live nearby major transportation corridors. Noise pollution adversely affects the quality of their ... -
Acoustic Performance Evaluation of Dense-Graded Asphalt Pavements in Qatar
( Hindawi , 2021 , Article)There is pressing and growing demand from the public to design and construct roads with a low noise level. This paper investigated the acoustic performance of asphalt pavements in the State of Qatar to assist transport ... -
Active vibration control of flexible cantilever plates using piezoelectric materials and artificial neural networks
( Academic Press , 2016 , Article)The study presented in this paper introduces a new intelligent methodology to mitigate the vibration response of flexible cantilever plates. The use of the piezoelectric sensor/actuator pairs for active control of plates ... -
An Adaptive Neurofuzzy Inference System for the Assessment of Change Order Management Performance in Construction
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2021 , Article)Change order management is a major challenge in the construction business due to the associated disputes, claims, productivity losses, delays, and cost implications. As a result, effective change order management (COM) is ... -
Adaptive thermal comfort in the different buildings of Darjeeling Hills in eastern India – Effect of difference in elevation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Thermal comfort standards are required to provide comfortable indoor condition which has a positive effect on the occupant. However, the Predicted Mean Vote – Percentage People Dissatisfied (PMV-PPD) model which is used ... -
Aging evaluation of asphalt samples with Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)In this study, a recently developed methodology to assess aging of pavements by using Low Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (LF-NMR) was applied to asphalt mix samples at different aging states. The ultimate objective of ... -
AI and IoT-based concrete column base cover localization and degradation detection algorithm using deep learning techniques
( Ain Shams University , 2023 , Article)Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are currently replacing the traditional methods of handling buildings, infrastructure, and facilities design, control, and maintenance due to their ... -
An analytic network process condition assessment model for sewer pipelines
( Civil-Comp Press , 2015 , Conference Paper)As sewer pipelines age, the need for their upgrading, maintaining, and repairing arises. Simultaneously, inadequate sewer pipelines might lead to catastrophic failures. Thus, decision makers must have a detailed knowledge ... -
An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Estimate Travel Time along Public Transportation Bus Lines
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Public transportation sectors have played significant roles in accommodating passengers and commodities efficiently and effectively. The modes of public transportation often follow pre-defined operation schedules and routes. ... -
An assessment of Qatari school students' perspective towards using sustainable modes of transport to school
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Being a car dependent country traditionally, private cars are widely used for various trip purposes in State of Qatar including school trips. This paper assesses the factors affecting sustainable mode choices, walking or ... -
An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: The case of Qatar
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete ... -
An economic loss model for failure of sewer pipelines
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Estimating the costs of failure for sewer pipelines is usually accompanied with uncertainties because of the difficulty in capturing the relationship between the physical and economical characteristics of failed pipelines. ... -
An effective technique utilizing frcm system in strengthening rc beams in shear
( ISEC Press , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the efficacy of a new technique of fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) for the strengthening of shear deficient reinforced concrete (RC) beams. This technique involves embedding the FRCM ... -
An enhanced electrocoagulation process for the removal of fe and mn from municipal wastewater using dielectrophoresis (Dep)
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)In this study the removal of Fe and Mn from primary treated municipal wastewater using a new electrode configuration in electrocoagulation was evaluated. The used electrode configuration induced a dielectrophoretic (DEP) ... -
An inclusive framework for automatic safety evaluation of roundabouts
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)This article presents an approach for studying different aspects of traffic safety at roundabouts. An automated safety analysis framework is used to detect different types of traffic conflicts, as well as the inappropriate ... -
An integrated ANP and er condition assessment model for sewer pipelines
( International Society for Trenchless Technology , 2015 , Conference Paper)As sewer networks age, the need for their maintenance arises. Simultaneously, inadequate rehabilitation of sewer pipelines might cause catastrophic failures. Thus, municipalities worldwide must have a detailed knowledge ... -
Analysis of change orders in Qatari construction projects
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Change orders affect the performance of construction projects and may induce significant cost overruns. The paper identifies the main causes/factors that lead to change orders in Qatari construction projects. It also ... -
Analysis of illegal pedestrian crossing behavior on a major divided arterial road
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Pedestrians’ illegal mid-block crossing increases the chances of a crash compared to crossing at marked or signalized crosswalks. Therefore, it is necessary to have an accurate understanding of this type of behavior to be ...
