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Potential Implementation of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) in Pavement Construction in the State of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Warm-mix asphalt (WMA) technology has been used in many countries around the world, in lieu of Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA), due to its ability to allow significant reduction in the temperatures at which asphalt mixes are ... -
The Potential of The Co-Rotating Compressor in Gas Turbine Applications
( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)The concept of co-rotating axial compressor was conceived primarily as a means of overcoming the inherent rotational speed mismatch between a fan and its driving turbine in moderate to high bypass ratio turbo-fan engines. ... -
Potential Use Of Carbide Lime Waste As An Alternative Material To Conventional Hydrated Lime Of Cement-Lime Mortars
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)The present study aimed at the possibility of using the carbide lime waste as an alternative material to the conventional lime used for cement-lime mortar. The waste is a by-product obtained in the generation of acetylene ... -
Potential Utilization of Alternative Construction Materials in Qatar, in lieu of Conventional Washed Sand
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Natural sand that has been washed is an essential material used in infrastructure development and construction projects of all sizes. Due to the depletion of natural sand sources in Qatar, there has arisen a need to develop ... -
Power Electronic Converter for Efficient Home Energy Management
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The residential and commercial buildings are going green to reduce the carbon footprint. To improve the energy efficiency of the buildings, the Internet of Things can be used in conjunction with power electronic converters ... -
The power of transparency norms in the WTO legal framework: Impacts beyond the trade context
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Article)Beyond trade facilitation, transparency norms in the WTO legal context are, implicitly and explicitly, aimed at addressing problems in the domestic administrative laws of its members. Through the lens of global governance, ... -
A practical Approach for water Use Efficiency in Arid Areas
( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)A practical approach for water use efficiency (WUE) relying on the actual amount of applied water was examined from both theoretical and practical stand points. Pearlmillet {Pennisetum americanum (L.) K. Schum), sorghum ... -
A Practical Guide to Upstream Petroleum Granting Instruments
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Book)A Practical Guide to Upstream Petroleum Granting Instruments reviews the content and the effect of the various forms of granting instrument which are used worldwide for petroleum exploration and production. The guide ... -
Practical Implementation of Campus Facility Management Performance Measurement in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Effective facility management is crucial to overall firm performance and is becoming a core competency for organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage and attain their goals. Recent research on facility management ... -
Practical Implementation of Contract Administration Performance Model in Qatar Construction Projects
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)Globally, the performance of Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is becoming of significant interest as the industry suffers from notable delays, cost overruns, and disputes as a consequence of poor contract ... -
Prayer-Related Physical Activities for Cardiovascular Health
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Muslims are obligated to pray 5 times daily. Each prayer is a number of rakaa completed with a set of physical movements, preferably in the neighborhood masjid. The vascular effects of religious-related ... -
Predict The Properties Of Aqueous Mixed Electrolyte Solutions From Properties Of The Individual Electrolyte Solution
( Qatar University , 2003 , Article)For calculating the thermodynamic properties of mixed electrolyte solutions, a thermodynamic framework is developed. The vapor pressure, density and osmotic coefficient of several mixed electrolyte solutions are predicted ... -
Predicted and Back-calculated Coefficients of Permeability of Randomly Fractured Rock Mass: A Case Study
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)This paper presents the discrepancy between the coefficients of permeability measured for randomly fractured limestone using field falling-head tests and that back-calculated for the same rock mass based on the actual ... -
Predicting Contemporary Volume with Historic Volume at Differential Price Level: Prospect Theory vs. Regret Aversion
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)This paper studies the behaviour of investors in the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) through emphasising two behavioural theories: prospect theory and regret aversion theory. Prospect theory predicts disposition to sell winner ... -
Prediction Intervals For Future Sample Mean From Inverse Gaussian Distribution
( Qatar University , 1991 , Article)A random sample Xi, Xz, ..., Xn from Inverse Gaussian distribution I(/x,X) is observed. On the basis of this observed sample a lOOp prediction interval of the mean Y of a future sample Yi, ..., Ym from I(^,^.) has been ... -
Prediction Of Refrigerant Thermodynamic Properties By Equations Of State
( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)The ability of three equations of state (EOS) for calculating the thermodynamic properties of refrigerants has been studied for 35 pure component refrigerants. Three equations of state studied were the Soave-Redlich-Kwong ... -
Prediction Of Reinforced Concrete Beam Depth Using Neural Networks
( Qatar University , 1998 , Article)This paper discusses the development and the implementation of a neural network for the depth prediction of singly-reinforced rectangular concrete beams. The procedure of the American Concrete Institute (ACI-318 1995) ... -
Predictive Power of Body Visceral Adiposity Index, Body Adiposity Index and Body Mass Index for Type 2 Diabetes in Qatari Population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased recently in Qatar. Body mass index (BMI) is a predictor of T2D in many populations. However, BMI is based on height and weight measurements and not on body ... -
Preliminary Assessment of the Effect of Saline Water Used in Irrigation on the Growth of the Local Barley Cultivar (Harma)
( Qatar University , 2001 , Article)ABSTRACT The effect of gradual increase m soil salinity, using diluted solutions ofseawater, on growth and yield of the local barley cul-tivar (Harma) was examined. Harma barley did not withstand osmotic shock higher than ... -
A Preliminary Check-List Of Benthic Mollusca On The Qatari Coasts, Arabian Gulf
( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)In this paper, an annotated checklist of the benthic marine Mollusca collected from Qatari coasts, Arabian Gulf, is presented. Localities and habitats are given for the common families of the recorded groups. Gastropoda ...