• A Neural Controller Using Imc Strategy 

      Abdul Lateef, K. I.; Mirza, K. B. ( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)
      In this paper a nonlinear Internal Model Control (IMC) strategy based on a modified NARMA model is proposed. The IMC controller consists of a model inverse controller and a robustness filter with a single tuning parameter. ...
    • New Algorithms For Digital Analysis Of Power Intensity Of Non Stationary Signals 

      Al Faouri, M. F.; Al Zoubi, A. Y. ( Qatar University , 1998 , Article)
      Discrete and continues time-frequency algorithms of the power intensity of non-stationary signals are proposed. Results show that the power intensity waveform analysis performed well in both discrete and continuous ...
    • A New Technique To Predict Multilayered Reservoir Characteristics Using Pulse Testing Data 

      Osman, Mohamed E. ( Qatar University , 1998 , Article)
      In this study, a mathematical model was developed to present pulse and interference testing for multilayered reservoirs. It was found that apparent storage calculated from pulse testing data is always less than or equal ...
    • A New Three Nodes Shell Element With Transverse Shear 

      Mohamed, Guenfoud ( Qatar University , 2000 , Article)
      This paper proposes a new three node curved shell element. The approach used in the development of the new element is based on the Marguerre shallow shell theory which incorporates the effects of initial curvature (out-of ...
    • Non Uniform Differential Amplitude Phase–Shift–Key (Dapsk) Modulation For Multimedia Multicast Wireless Communications With Punctured Convolutional Coding 

      Sayhood, K. H.; Nan, Wu Le ( Qatar University , 2003 , Article)
      Simple closed–form expressions for the probability of error for nonuniform M–ary Differential Amplitude Phase–Shift–Key (DAPSK) signaling over an Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) and Rayleigh fading channels are ...
    • Nonlinear Adaptive Control Of A Permanent Magnet Stepper Motor 

      Yousef, Hasan A. ( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)
      This paper considers adaptive position control of a permanent magnet (PM) stepper motor using exact linearization via static state-feedback. Physical outputs are chosen in such a way that the resulting closed-loop system ...
    • A novel push-pull machine for testing High cycle fatigue 

      Shawki, G. S. A. ( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)
      A novel machine designed and constructed to exert cyclic axial load for fatigue testing is herein reported. The main features of the test rig constitute the sinusoidal form of load wave and the stress - controlled, system ...
    • Numerical Study Of Magneto-Fluid-Mechanics Forced Convection Pipe Flow 

      Al Khawaja, M. J.; Gardner, R. A.; Agarwal, R. ( Qatar University , 1994 , Article)
      The problem of fully developed, laminar, steady, forced convection heat transfer in an electrically conducting fluid flowing in an electrically insulated, horizontal, circular pipe (whose wall is subjected to a uniform ...
    • On Improving Communication Software Development Process 

      El Soudani, Magdi M. Said ( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)
      This paper aims to standardize the software development process by making use of the well-established hardware development process. The procedure can be applied to any engineering software development process, but we ...
    • On Loss Probabilities for Delayed - Access Circuit - Switched Multiplexers 

      El Hadidi, M. T. ( Qatar University , 1989 , Article)
      Multiplexing schemes for packetized circuit-switched sources are characterized by an avoidable accessing delay. In the present work it is shown that, contrary to conventional immediate-access multiplexing schemes, one can ...
    • On The Computational Efficiency Of Four Numerical Techniques For Solving The Practical Inverse Kinematics Problem Of Redundant Manipulators 

      Abdel Rahman, T. M ( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)
      In this paper we compare the computational efficiency of four methods for solving the practical inverse kinematics problem of redundant manipulators. Two methods use recursive approaches for sequential determination of ...
    • On the Design of Bit-Slice Processors 

      Bishai, S.; Metwally, M. S. ( Qatar University , 1988 , Article)
      In the past decade, fixed instruction microprocessors have evolved from 4 bits to 32 bits. Their compact design and relative low cost have made them very popular with design engineers. Their use extends into a lot of ...
    • On The Solution Of The Job-Shop Scheduling Problem Under Fuzzy Environment 

      Saad, Omar M. [عمر محمد سعد]; Abass, Samir A. ( Qatar University , 2002 , Article)
      This paper presents a solution algorithm for solving the job-shop scheduling problem involving fuzzy parameters in the constraints. It is considered that the processing times are those fuzzy parameters and the maximum ...
    • Onset of Convection in a Liquid Film Flowing 

      Hassab, M. A. ( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)
      The thermal instability of a vicsious liquid film flowing down an inclined plane heated from below is studied analytically. The effects of Biot number at the free surface, the inclination, the Prandtl number and the Reynolds ...
    • The Onset Of Resonance In Two-Immiscible Fluids Inside A Spinning And Coning Cylinder 

      Selmi, M. ( Qatar University , 1993 , Article)
      Resonance of the motion of two fluids inside a cylinder that spins about its axis and rotates (cones) about an axis that passes through its center of mass is known to occur for low-viscosity fluids (high Reynolds number ...
    • Operation And Maintenance Of Sewage Treatment Plant In Doha 

      Shadid, Fawzi T.; Ahmed, Shamim ( Qatar University , 1992 , Article)
      The sewage treatment plant in Doha-South uses primary, secondary and tertiary treatment units for treating predominantly domestic sewage. The treated effluent, is used in irrigating agricultural farms for growing animal ...
    • Optical Matching For Microwave Active Devices 

      Hindy, Moataza A. ( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)
      This paper describes a microstrip optically controlled matching technique between microwave active devices with low impedance (less than 10 ohms) and a conventional 50 or 70 ohm communication system in the upper microwave ...
    • Optimizing Use Of Marshall Asphalt Mix Design 

      Lindly, Jay ( Qatar University , 1997 , Article)
      Rutting has been a problem in Qatar's highway pavements since it began designing asphalt mixtures with the Marshall Method in the early 1990's. This paper describes specifications and rules-of-thumb which have been ...
    • Optimum Cutting Schedule Of Reinforcing Steel Bars 

      Senouci, Ahmed B.; El-Bahrawy, Aly N. ( Qatar University , 1999 , Article)
      Reinforcing steel bars are generally procured in standard lengths. The cutting of standard steel bars to the specified lengths usually yields an appreciable amount of steel waste. Minimization of steel waste problem is of ...
    • Optimum Design Of Concrete Slab Forms 

      Senouci, Ahmed B. ( Qatar University , 1996 , Article)
      This paper presents a design optimization method for concrete slab forms. This procedure was formulated to provide a safe slab form design with minimum cost. The proposed method considers in its design process the cost of ...