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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 ... -
Application of Metastructures for Targeted Low-Frequency Vibration Suppression in Plates
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Purpose We present an approach that combines finite element analysis and genetic algorithms to find the optimal configuration of local resonators created in the host structure to suppress their vibration in a target ... -
Application of Metastructures for Targeted Low-Frequency Vibration Suppression in Plates
(2022 , Software)In this paper, we present an approach that combines finite element analysis and genetic algorithms to find the optimal configuration of local resonators created in the host structure to suppress their vibration in a target ... -
Application of Tools of Quality Function Deployment and Modified Balanced Scorecard for Optimal Allocation of Pavement Management Resources
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2020 , Article)Pavement management is a set of tools used to evaluate and maintain pavements so that the pavements can be used safely and effectively over a certain period. Many traditional methods were and are still being used by entities ... -
Applications of virtual construction environments in improving construction site safety
( 10th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2005 , 2005 , Conference Paper)The complex nature of construction site safety during construction is a major issue to be considered. Among the top reasons affecting the safety of the construction site is the available workplace and the surrounding ... -
An Approach for Adjusting the Laboratory-Determined Dynamic Modulus Master Curve of Asphalt Layers Based on Falling Weight Deflectometer Measurements
( Hindawi , 2023 , Article)Structural assessment is critical for designing asphalt pavement overlays, estimating the remaining life of pavements, and selecting an appropriate rehabilitation strategy for existing pavements. The falling weight ... -
Aquaculture from inland fish cultivation to wastewater treatment: a review
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The aquaculture industry is rapidly developing, generating a high amount of wastewater. Inland aquaculture effluents contain nutrients and other substances that can cause eutrophication and the emergence of resistive ... -
Are Professional Drivers more Aggressive than General Drivers? A Case Study from Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Previous studies have revealed that aggressive and reckless driving can largely affect the occurrence and severity of road crashes. There could be intentional aggressive and unsafe acts, which could significantly affect ... -
An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Estimate Peak-Hour Travel Time
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2023 , Conference Paper)Average delays are an example of traffic network performance measures. They can be measured at intersections to estimate the average delay per vehicle at various levels, such as intersection, approach, or lane group. On ... -
Artificial neural network modeling of wastewater treatment and desalination using membrane processes: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)The freshwater scarcity is causing a major challenge due to the growing global population. The brackish water and seawater are the biggest sources of water on the planet. Therefore, using desalination and water treatment ... -
Assessing the impact of converting roundabouts to traffic signals on vehicle emissions along an urban arterial corridor in Qatar.
( Taylor & Francis , 2018 , Article)The type of control at intersections has a major effect on the operation of any urban corridor. Different pre-defined procedures are available to calculate some of the main operational characteristics, such as capacity, ... -
Assessing the risk perception of cost overrun through importance rating
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2018 , Article)Cost overrun in construction projects is a common issue affecting project performance. After a review of the literature, a list of 39 cost overrun attributes were gathered and presented in a survey. The survey was distributed ... -
Assessment of abnormally low tenders: a multinomial logistic regression approach
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2017 , Article)This study was performed in order to reveal factors affecting abnormally low tenders (ALTs) and to minimize negative effects of them. A thorough literature review was carried out to observe past research about the reasons ... -
Assessment of Aesthetic Control in Qatar’s Urban Design
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Aesthetic control is concerned with the visual appearance of the built environment, specifically in the urban setting. The built environment aesthetics can directly influence place identity, property values and the business ... -
Assessment of Construction Project Contractor Selection Success Factors considering Their Interconnections
( Korean Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Clients frequently utilize tendering to select contractors in the building business. The goal of this research is to identify, assess, and rank the critical elements in evaluating contact bids for the best-value procurement ... -
Assessment of Critical Project Success Factors for Management of Pavement Construction Using the Delphi Approach
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2024 , Article)Construction project management is typically adopted in modern civil landscapes. Owing to the significant global increase in infrastructure investments, it is crucial to analyze the success and timely completion of such ... -
Assessment of delay factors in construction of sport facilities through multi criteria decision making
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The construction of sports facilities widened drastically as the number of sport events gradually increased during the last two decades in the global environment. The requirements of International Federations to host these ...