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Volume 120 (2017)

International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems (ASCMCES-17)

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 18-20, 2017
A. Shanableh, M. Maalej, S. Barakat, M. Omar, S. Al-Toubat, R. Al-Ruzouq and K. Hamad (Eds.)

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About the conference

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Statement of Peer review

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Preface 00001

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Sustainable Structural Systems

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Effect of nonlinear material behavior of laminated composite plates with central rectangular hole subjected to out -of- plane loading 01001

Ghazi Abu-Farsakh, Yasser Hunaiti and Asaad Al Bustami

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001001

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An approximate procedure for estimating seismic demands for buildings 01002

Benazouz Chikh, Moussa Leblouba, Youcef Mehani and Mohamed Hadid

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001002

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Coordinated robotic system for civil structural health monitoring 01003

Uvais Qidwai and Muhammad Ali Akbar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001003

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Suggesting alternatives for reinforced concrete deep beams by reinforcing struts and ties 01004

Khattab Saleem Abdul-Razzaq and Sarah Farhan Jebur

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001004

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Dynamic characteristics of old railway steel bridges in Egypt 01005

Maha M. Hassan and Hussein H. Abbas

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001005

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Analysis of the punching behavior of RC flat slabs with horizontal and vertical shear reinforcement 01006

Rasha T. S. Mabrouk and Ali A. Hegab

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001006

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Effect of web openings on the structural behavior of RC beams subjected to pure torsion 01007

Taha Abdo and Rasha Mabrouk

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001007

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Repair of reinforced concrete beams using carbon fiber reinforced polymer 01008

Abdul Saboor Karzad, Salah Al Toubat, Mohammed Maalej and Pierre Estephane

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001008

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Performance of wire rope isolators in the seismic protection of equipment 01009

Moussa Leblouba and Samer Barakat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001009

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Artificial earthquake record generation using cascade neural network 01010

Khaldoon A. Bani-Hani and Mu’ath I. Abu Qamar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001010

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Derivation of minimum steel ratio: based on service applied stresses 01011

Humam AL Sebai and Salah Al Toubat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001011

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Effect of shear span-to-depth ratio on the shear behavior of BFRP-RC deep beams 01012

Siyam Alhamad, Yasser Al Banna, Ahmad Al Osman, Jihad Mouthassseeb, Suliman Abdalla and Farid Abed

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712001012

Sustainable Concrete Technology

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An overview on the research on self-healing concrete at Politecnico di Milano 02001

Liberato Ferrara

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002001

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Self-sealing concrete mortar, concrete mortar mixed with super absorbent polymer 02002

Moayyad Al-Nasra

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002002

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3D printing cement based ink, and it’s application within the construction industry 02003

Zhu Jianchao, Tao Zhang, Mansour Faried and Chen Wengang

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002003

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The effects of silica fume and hydrated lime on the strength development and durability characteristics of concrete under hot water curing condition 02004

Ali Hamza, Shahram Derogar and Ceren Ince

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002004

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Effect of elevated temperatures on mechanical performance of cement mortar with nanoclay 02005

Mohammad R. Irshidat and Mohammed H. Al-Saleh

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002005

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A comprehensive investigation into the effect of temperature variation on the mechanical properties of sustainable concrete 02006

Abdulkader El Mir and Salem Nehme

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002006

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Experimental study of the effect of limestone grading on some mechanical properties of concrete 02007

Madiha Z. J. Ammari and Richard Fowler

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002007

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South African construction and demolition waste procedure and its sourced material effects on concrete 02008

Johannes Bester, Deon Kruger and Broadley Miller

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002008

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Evaluation of pozzolime mixtures as a sustainable binder to replace portland cement in structural concrete 02009

Nahida Kadum, Tareq al-Attar and Zyiad Al-Azzawi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002009

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Mechanical properties of lightweight aerated concrete with different aluminium powder content 02010

Rana Shabbar, Paul Nedwell and Zhangjian Wu

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002010

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The role of microsilica in sustainable concrete 02011

Robert Lewis

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002011

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Practical technical solution for clay-contaminated sands used in concrete 02012

Pierre Estephane and Klaus-Alexander Rieder

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002012

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A comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of alternative material for Australian building construction 02013

Hangyong (Ray) Lu, Ali El Hanandeh, Benoit Gilbert and Henri Bailleres

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002013

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Role of total reactive oxide ratios on strength development in activated fly ash 02014

G.V.P. Bhagath Singh and Kolluru V.L. Subramaniam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002014

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An exploratory study on the building information modeling adoption in United Arab Emirates municipal projects- current status and challenges 02015

Senthilkumar Venkatachalam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002015

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Common practices in assessing conditions of concrete bridges 02016

Mohammed Alsharqawi, Tarek Zayed and Saleh Abu Dabous

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002016

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Comparison between major repair and replacement options for a bridge deck life cycle assessment: A case study 02017

Saleh Abu Dabous, Chaouki Ghenai, Abdallah Shanableh and Ghadeer Al-Khayyat

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002017

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Analysis of reasons for cost and time overrun in Indian megaprojects 02018

Jay Mevada and Ganesh Devkar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002018

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Mechanical and economical impacts of adding polymers into asphalt mixtures 02019

Mena Souliman, Waleed Zeiada and Lubinda Walubita

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002019

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Deformational behaviour of fly-ash based geopolymer concrete at temperatures of up to 150°c 02020

M Talha Junaid

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002020

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Challenges faced for micro-tunelling works in Jadaf, Dubai for long drive on large scale projects (case study) 02021

Devendra Datt Bhatt, Khalil Charif and Rabee Rustum

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002021

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Public private partnerships for climate change mitigation – An Indian case 02022

Dolla Tharun and Boeing Laishram

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002022

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Factors influencing cost over-run in Indian construction projects 02023

A. Cindrela Devi and K. Ananthanarayanan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002023

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A review of hot climate concreting, and the appropriate procedures for ordinary jobsites in developing countries 02024

Nabil Bella, Ilham Aguida Bella and Aissa Asroun

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002024

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A comparative study of physical and chemical properties of different pozzolanic materials used for roller compacted concrete RCC dams 02025

Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi, Ehab Shatnawi and Dima A. Husein Malkawi

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712002025

Recycling for Sustainable Concrete

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Clay bricks prepared with sugarcane bagasse and rice husk ash – A sustainable solution 03001

Muhammad Azhar Saleem, Syed Minhaj Saleem Kazmi and Safeer Abbas

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003001

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Use of recycled tires in non-structural concrete 03002

Zamzam Al Rawahi and Muhammad Bilal Waris

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003002

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Performing self-compacting concrete with electric arc-furnace slag as aggregates 03003

Amaia Santamaría, José Tomás San-José, Iñigo Vegas, Vanesa Ortega-López and Javier Jesús González

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003003

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Effect of GGBS and curing temperature on microstructure characteristics of lightweight geopolymer concrete 03004

Hilal El-Hassan, Najif Ismail, Sara Al Hinaii, Asma Alshehhi and Noor Al Ashkar

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003004

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Development of a low-cost cement free polymer concrete using industrial by-products and dune sand 03005

Najif Ismail, Moustafa Mansour and Hilal El-Hassan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003005

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Development of building blocks using vegetable oil and recycled aggregate 03006

Mohamed I. Attia, Salah Zoorob, Khaled Hassan, Hozaifa El-husseini, James M. Reid and Mohamed S. Al kuwari

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003006

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Overview of studies on the effect of recycled aggregates sourced from tested cylinders on concrete material and structural properties 03007

Hamad Bilal and Dawi Ali

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003007

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Feasibility of coal fly ash based bricks and roof tiles as construction materials: a review 03008

M.N. Akhtar, O. Hattamleh and J.N. Akhtar

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003008

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Utilizing waste materials to enhance mechanical and durability characteristics of concrete incorporated with silica fume 03009

Ali Hamza, Shahram Derogar and Ceren Ince

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003009

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The use of a concrete additive to eliminate returned concrete waste volumes 03010

Johannes Bester, Deon Kruger and Broadley Miller

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003010

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Enhancement of concrete brick with marble waste 03011

Zainelabdin Khalid Zainelabdin Elfaki

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003011

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Performance of concrete blended with pozzolanic materials in marine environment 03012

Asad-ur-Rehman Khan

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003012

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Production of durable and cost effective sewer pipes using petroleum and industrial waste by-products 03013

Maisa El Gamal, Amr El-Dieb, Khaled El-Sawy, Amr Sweedan and Abdel-Mohsen Mohamed

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003013

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Use of alternative waste materials in producing ultra-high performance concrete 03014

Shamsad Ahmad

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003014

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Technical and environmental characterisation of recycled aggregate for reuse in bricks 03015

Sabrina Sorlini, Luca Rondi, Nicola Bettini, Carlo Collivignarelli and Giovanni Plizzari

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712003015

Fiber Reinforced Construction Materials

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Performance of steel-making slag concrete reinforced with fibers 04001

Vanesa Ortega-López, José Antonio Fuente-Alonso, Marta Skaf, Amaia Santamaría, Ángel Aragón and Juan Manuel Manso

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712004001

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Bond behaviour of GFRP reinforced geopolymer cement concrete 04002

Biruk Hailu Tekle, Amar Khennane and Obada Kayali

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712004002

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Shear behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete using full-field displacements from digital image correlation 04003

Sahith Gali and Kolluru.V.L. Subramaniam

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712004003

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Behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete using steel slag coarse aggregate produced in Qatar 04004

Wael Alnahhal

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712004004

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Numerical simulation of concrete slabs strengthened with PTFE sheets subjected to blast load 04005

Rawy Youssef, Walid Attia and Mohamed Laissy

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712004005

Water and Environment

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Contribution to optimize decision parameters in activated-sludge process using ANFIS model 05001

Radia Maachou, Abdelouahab Lefkir, Tarek Merabtene, Amel Hamriche and Abdemalek Bermad

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005001

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Desalinated and blended water in Saudi Arabia: human exposure and risk analysis from disinfection byproducts 05002

Imran Rahman Chowdhury and Shakhawat Chowdhury

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005002

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Analyzing trend and developing an empirical formula for estimating rainfall intensity: a case study Eskisehir city, Turkey 05003

Sinan Jasim Hadi and Mustafa Tombul

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005003

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Removal of nitrate, ammonia and phosphate from aqueous solutions in packed bed filter using biochar augmented sand media 05004

Ali El Hanandeh, Aswin Bhuvaneswaran and Philiphi de Rozari

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005004

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Date seed derived biochar for Ni(II) removal from aqueous solutions 05005

Zainab Mahdi, Ali El Hanandeh and Qiming Yu

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005005

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Comparative assessment between GR model and tank model for rainfall-runoff analysis using Kalman filter- application to Algerian basins-. 05006

Mohamed Amireche, Tarek Merabtene, Abdelmalek Bermad and Djamel Boutoutaou

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005006

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Conversion of CruTS 3.23 data and evaluation of precipitation and temperature variables in a local scale 05007

Sinan Jasim Hadi and Mustafa Tombul

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005007

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Semi-2D modeling of river morphological changes caused by exceptional flooding 05008

Tew-Fik Mahdi

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005008

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Extraction solvent’s effect on biogas production from mixtures of date seed and wastewater sludge 05009

Wameed Radeef, Abdallah Shanableh, Mohamed Semreen and Ismail Saadoun

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005009

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Bridging the gap between sustainability, the regulatory, and the recycling of construction and demolition waste in the UAE, with specific reference to the Emirate of Sharjah 05010

Marta Bialko

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005010

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Preparation and characterization of modified bentonite nano composites for phosphorus removal 05011

Ghadeer Al-Khayyat, Karin Schitzenhofer and Abdallah Shanableh

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005011

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Flood inundation mapping for the Gwadar city 05012

Karamat Hussain Barlaas, Habib ur Rehman, Mohsin Siddique, Abdul Sattar Shakir and Muhammad Naeem Akhtar

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005012

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Erratum

Erratum to: Comparative assessment between GR model and tank model for rainfall-runoff analysis using Kalman filterapplication to Algerian basins-. 05013

Mohamed Amireche, Tarek Merabtene, Abdelmalek Bermad and Djamel Boutoutaou

Published online: 12 March 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712005013

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Geotechnical and Geo-environmental

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Design and analysis of single piles under lateral loads in cohesionless soils based on the standard penetration test (SPT) 06001

Abdesselem Laouedj and Ali Bouafia

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006001

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Comparative study of four consolidation settlement estimation methods of a railway embankment 06002

Ahcène Benamghar and Mohamed Boudjellal

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006002

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Geologic environments for nuclear waste repositories 06003

Evan K. Paleologos, Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed and Kosmas Pavlopoulos

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006003

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Amelioration physical and chemical parameters of marl miocene doped with the pozzolan 06004

Laila Mesrar, Ahmed Banamar and Raouf Jabrane

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006004

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Stress transfer from pile group in saturated and unsaturated soil using theoretical and experimental approaches 06005

Raid R. al-Omari, Mohammed Y. Fattah and Abbas M. Kallawi

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006005

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Dynamic response of plates on elastic foundation under eccentric impact load 06006

Mohammed Y. Fattah, Mohammed J. Hamood and Sura A. Abbas

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006006

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Tsunami hazard assessment along Diba-Oman and Diba-Al-Emirates coasts 06007

Issa El-Hussain, Rachid Omira, Khalid Al-Bulushi, Ahmed Deif, Zaid Al-Habsi, Ghazi Al-Rawas, Adel Mohamad, Khalifa Al-Jabri and Maria Ana Baptista

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006007

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Effects of pore fluid salinity on the collapsibility of low plasticity clay 06008

Omar Al Hattamleh and M.N. Akhtar

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006008

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Resilient modulus for unbound granular materials and subgrade soils in Egypt 06009

Rabah Mousa, Alaa Gabr, Mohamed G. Arab, Abdelhalim Azam and Sherif El-Badawy

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006009

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Effect of soil subgrade modulus on raft foundation behavior 06010

Omer Mughieda, Mohamed Sherif Mehana and Kenan Hazirbaba

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006010

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Numerical analysis of shallow foundations on geogrid reinforced soil 06011

Mohamed G. Arab, Maher Omar and Ali Tahmaz

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712006011

Transportation and Pavement

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Sustainability assessment and physical characterization of pervious concrete pavement made with GGBS 07001

Hilal El-Hassan and Peiman Kianmehr

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007001

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Investigation on the effect of phase segregation on the mechanical properties of polymer modified bitumen using analytical and morphological tools 07002

Noor Zainab Habib, Ibrahim Kamaruddin, Isa M Tan and Masaharu Komiyama

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007002

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Comparison of Witczak NCHRP 1-40D & Hirsh dynamic modulus models based on different binder characterization methods: a case study 07003

Ahmed M. Khattab, Sherif M. El-Badawy, Mahmoud Elmwafi and Al Abbas Al Hazmi

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007003

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Development of a mobile application for manual traffic counts 07004

Mohammad Ghanim and Khalid Khawaja

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007004

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Modeling travel behavior based on household characteristics 07005

Sameer Abu-Eisheh, Mohammad Ghanim and Alaa Dodeen

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007005

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Road users’ opinion about pedestrian safety in the emirate of Sharjah, UAE- survey results 07006

Mariam Alhmoudi, Muamer Abuzwidah and Khaled Hamad

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007006

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Modelling of traffic safety of traditional mainline toll plazas 07007

Muamer Abuzwidah and Mohamed Abdel-Aty

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007007

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Determining u-turn adjustment factor for signalized intersections in Doha, Qatar 07008

Khaled Hamad and Hassan Abu-Hamda

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007008

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The impact of transit signal priority: case study in Dubai, UAE 07009

Hadeel Al Khateeb and Akmal Abdulfatah

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007009

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Effects of Short-Term Aging on Asphalt Binders and Hot Mix Asphalt at Elevated Temperatures and Extended Aging Time 07010

Rubben Lolly, Waleed Zeiada, Mena Souliman and Kamil Kaloush

Published online: 26 January 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712007010

Sustainable Solutions for Buildings, Constructions and Infrastructures

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Assessing the energy performance of modern glass facade systems 08001

Abdelsalam Aldawoud

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008001

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Towards evaluation and prediction of building sustainability using life cycle behaviour simulation 08002

Mohamed Marzouk and Mostafa El-hawary

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008002

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Thermoelectric generator experimental performance testing for wireless sensor network application in smart buildings 08003

Mohamed Al Musleh, Evangelia Topriska, Lynne Jack and David Jenkins

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008003

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As a clean, sustainable and renewable energy—hydropower in Turkey 08004

Ibrahim Yuksel, Hasan Arman and Ibrahim Halil Demirel

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008004

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Small hydropower for renewable energy and water efficiency in Turkey 08005

Ibrahim Yuksel, Hasan Arman and Ibrahim Halil Demirel

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008005

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Cost benefit analysis for failure of sewer pipelines 08006

Mohamed Elmasry, Alaa Hawari and Tarek Zayed

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008006

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Retrofitting residential buildings in the University of Sharjah 08007

Emad Mushtaha, Sondos Ayman Jara and Nour Ali Tahmaz

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008007

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State-of-the-art in development of diffuser augmented wind turbines (DAWT) for sustainable buildings 08008

Arouge Agha and Hassam Nasarullah Chaudhry

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008008

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The effect of span length and girder type on bridge costs 08009

Mustafa Batikha, Osamah Al Ani and Taha Elhag

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008009

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Studying the impact of construction dewatering discharges to the urban storm drainage network(s) of Doha city using infoworks integrated catchment modeling (ICM) 08010

Mohammed Sameer and Rabee Rustum

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008010

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User-inspired design methodology using Affordance Structure Matrix (ASM) for construction projects 08011

J. Uma Maheswari, V. Paul C. Charlesraj and Soma Battacharya

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008011

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Performance-based contracting for maintaining transportation assets with emphasis on bridges 08012

Mohammed Alsharqawi, Saleh Abu Dabous and Tarek Zayed

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008012

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Modelling process integration and its management – case of a public housing delivery organization in United Arab Emirates 08013

Senthilkumar Venkatachalam, Fikri Diweiri and Noura Al Suwaidi

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712008013

Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

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An integrated approach for soil classification: The Kingdom of Bahrain study case 09001

Khalil Al-Joburi

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009001

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A qualitative assessment of desertification change in the Tarfaya basin (Morocco) using panchromatic data of Landsat ETM⁺ and oli: sand encroachment approach 09002

Ali Aydda, Ahmed Algouti and Abdellah Algouti

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009002

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Mapping urban impervious surfaces from an airborne hyperspectral imagery using the object-oriented classification approach 09003

Rahim Aguejdad, Aziz Serradj and Christiane Weber

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009003

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Satellite based seasonal land use classification and change detection analysis of landsat-8 operational land imager 09004

Wasim Pervez, Shoab Ahmad Khan, Ejaz Hussain and Faisal Amir

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009004

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UAV-Borne photogrammetry: a low cost 3D surveying methodology for cartographic update 09005

Gabriella Caroti, Andrea Piemonte and Riccado Nespoli

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009005

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Multi-Temporal satellite imagery for infrastructure growth assessment of Dubai City, UAE 09006

Mohamad Ali Khalil, Rami Al-Ruzouq, Khaled Hamad and Abdallah Shanableh

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009006

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Impact of urban expansion on potential flooding, storage and water harvesting in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 09007

Abdallah Shanableh, Rami Al-Ruzouq, Mohsin Siddique, Tarek Merabtene, Abdullah Yilmaz and Monzur Imteaz

Published online: 09 August 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712009007