• 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 ...
    • Use of Mathcad as a teaching and learning tool for reinforced concrete design of footings 

      Al-Ansari, Mohammed S.; Senouci, Ahmed B. ( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 1999 , Article)
      Owing to their nature, numerous and complex equations are commonly used in the design of reinforced concrete structures. This is because of the nature of reinforced concrete design. Mathcad, which possesses efficient ...
    • Applications of virtual construction environments in improving construction site safety 

      Naji, K. K. ( 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 ...
    • A multi-objective genetic algorithm model for time-cost trade-off analysis of construction projects 

      Senouci, Ahmed; Al-Derham, Hassan R. ( Civil-Comp Press , 2006 , Conference Paper)
      Time-cost trade-off analysis is one of the most important aspects of construction project planning and control. There are trade-offs between time and cost to complete the activities of a project. Existing methods for ...
    • Construction safety 

      Naji, Khalid (2006 , Book chapter)
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    • DPSM technique for ultrasonic field modelling near fluid–solid interface 

      Sourav, Banerjee; Kundu, Tribikram; Alnuaimi, Nasser A. ( Elsevier , 2007 , Article)
      Distributed point source method (DPSM) is gradually gaining popularity in the field of non-destructive evaluation (NDE). DPSM is a semi-analytical technique that can be used to calculate the ultrasonic fields produced by ...
    • Genetic algorithm-based multi-objective model for scheduling of linear construction projects 

      Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, H.R. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2007 , Article)
      This paper presents a genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimization model for the scheduling of linear construction projects. The model allows construction planners to generate and evaluate optimal/near-optimal ...
    • Planning post-disaster reconstruction efforts of damaged transportation networks 

      Orabi, Wallied; El-Rayes, Khaled; Senouci, Ahmed; Al-Derham, Hassan ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2009 , Conference Paper)
      Planning, Reconstruction Efforts, Transportation, Network Analysis. Planning the reconstruction efforts of damaged transportation networks in the aftermath of natural disasters is a challenging task due to the limited ...
    • Cost optimization of composite beams using genetic algorithms 

      Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Ansari, Mohammed S. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2009 , Article)
      This paper presents a genetic algorithm model for the cost optimization of composite beams based on the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) specifications of the AISC. The model formulation includes the cost of concrete, ...
    • Modeling and optimization of biogas production from a waste digester using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm 

      Abu Qdais, H.; Bani Hani, K.; Shatnawi, N. ( Elsevier B.V. , 2009 , Article)
      Artificial neural networks (ANNs) and genetic algorithms (GA) are considered among the latest tools that are used to solve complicated problems that cannot be solved by conventional solutions. The present study utilizes ...
    • Optimizing postdisaster reconstruction planning for damaged transportation networks 

      Orabi, Wallied; El-Rayes, Khaled; Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, Hassan ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2009 , Article)
      The limited availability of reconstruction resources is one of the main challenges that often confront postdisaster recovery of damaged transportation networks. This requires an effective and efficient deployment and ...
    • Optimizing resource utilization during the recovery of civil infrastructure systems 

      Orabi, Wallied; Senouci, Ahmed B.; El-Rayes, Khaled; Al-Derham, Hassan ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2010 , Article)
      Postdisaster recovery efforts of damaged civil infrastructure systems need to be optimized in order to alleviate the adverse impacts of natural disasters on local societies and economies. This paper presents an innovative ...
    • Drift optimization of high-rise buildings in earthquake zones 

      Al-Ansari, Mohammed; Senouci, Ahmed ( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2011 , Article)
      This paper presents a Drift Design Structural Model (DDSM) for the design optimization of high-rise buildings in seismic zones. The model is formulated as a Generalized Single Degree of Freedom System subjected to equivalent ...
    • Virtual environments for improving construction site safety 

      Naji, Khalid K. ( Taylor & Francis , 2011 , Article)
      This paper aims to present a visual simulation technique for improving construction site safety based on virtual construction environments (VCE). Additionally, the paper presents a framework to conduct true ‘what-if’ ...
    • Review of existing transportation sustainability initiatives and their applicability to Qatar 

      Abdelwarith, Karim A.; Kandil, Amr A.; Haddock, John E.; Senouci, Ahmed B.; Al-Derham, Hassan R. ( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2012 , Conference Paper)
      Sustainable development is Qatar's main national goal. The fact that Qatar has secured the World Cup bid for 2022 will make it the first Arab country to host the world cup. This honor and Qatar's plan to advance its ...
    • Developing a framework for pre-design process simulation for green buildings 

      Nookala, Srinivasa; Said, Hisham; Kandil, Amr; Cai, Hubo; Al-Derham, Hassan; ... more authors ( 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 ...
    • A framework for construction workspace management: A serious game engine approach 

      Chavada, R. D.; Kassem, M.; Dawood, N. N.; Naji, K. K. ( 2012 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering , 2012 , Conference Paper)
      Construction workspace is regarded as one of the main constraints on construction sites. Construction workspaces are generally difficult to proactively plan and manage due to the dynamic nature of a site where workspace ...
    • Measuring construction materials price fluctuation risk 

      Hassan, M.E.; Kandil, A.; Senouci, A.; Al-Derham, H. ( Canadian Society for Civil Engineering , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Construction projects costs are believed to be highly susceptible to a combination of internal and external factors. One of these factors is the prices of construction materials and the risk of their fluctuation. This paper ...
    • Developing a framework for calculating LCA normalization factors for the State of Qatar 

      Attallah, S.O.; Kandil, A.; Senouci, A.; Al-Derham, H.; Cai, H.; ... more authors ( 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 ...
    • Practical teaching and its importance in teaching civil engineering 

      Shaaban, Khaled ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Conference Paper)
      Students pursuing their civil engineering degree usually learn the theory part in class but may struggle to relate theory to practice if the instructor has no industry experience. Engineering graduates can benefit more ...