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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 ... -
Analysis of Pedestrian Crossing Speeds at Signalized Intersections in Qatar
( Springer Berlin Heidelberg , 2018 , Article)Crossing speeds at signalized crossings are crucial and necessary for design purposes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the pedestrian crossing speeds at signalized intersections in Qatar. The crossing speeds ... -
Analysis of project success factors in construction industry
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2018 , Article)A great emphasis has taken place to identify and analyse the factors that have been affecting the success and the failure of construction projects in recent decades. As a project-based industry, construction has heavily ... -
Analysis of the Trajectories of Left-turning Vehicles at Signalized Intersections
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Internationally, an annual number of more than a million fatalities are caused by road traffic crashes, with particularly signalized intersections being crash prone locations within the highway system. An accumulation of ... -
Analysis of urban heat in a corridor environment – The case of Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Doha, Qatar is one of the arid coastal cities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Like similar cities, temperatures can vary widely throughout, with rapid and extensive development that has contributed to ... -
Application of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for sustainable pavement performance management in Qatar
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Pavement is one of the main elements of the roads network. It is extremely essential to study and understand the factors affecting its performance and highlight the most important ones for decision-makers and ...