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Mesoscale Statistics and Scaling Laws in Planar Elastic Checkerboards
(2014-05)
Miniaturization and the need for novel materials with unique properties have driven composite materials to the forefront of research in solid mechanics. The response of a composite microstructure is dependent on the ...
Evaluation of an Integrated PTSC/Thermal Energy Storage System Using Nano-Fluid Particles
(2016-01)
Daily increase in the use of electricity and fossil fuels in the world raises the need for a renewable source of energy to accommodate the needs and power requirements for different sectors. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) ...
Child Educational Psychology: Translation and Commentary
(2014-05)
This thesis explores the problems associated with translating the discourse of child educational psychology. To this end, the thesis includes a translation from English into Arabic and a Commentary of two selected chapters ...
Arabic Brand Names: To Translate or Transliterate?
(2014-01)
The thesis examines the process of brand naming and brand translation, focusing on three models: Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi Arabia. In terms of brand naming and translation method, these three places illustrate different ...
Design of a Pseudo-Real Time Microwave Imaging System for Cylindrical Dielectric Structures
(2011-05)
In this thesis, the design and implementation of a pseudo-real time Microwave imaging system for cylindrical dielectric structures is investigated. Two different prototypes that have the same frequency of operation (7.5 ...
Production of Activated Carbon from Sewage Sludge for the Removal of Lead from Water
(2012-06)
Different activated carbons were produced from sewage sludge taken from Sharjah waste water treatment plant. Carbonization and activation were carried out in steam environment without an external flowing inert stream or ...
Yes Minister's Open Government: Translation and Commentary
(2011-07)
This thesis investigates the most appropriate translation strategies and approaches to use when translating political humor. To this end, a translation into Arabic of Chapter One, that is Open Government, of the well-known ...
Translation Methods in Practice: Text Function and the Degrees of Freedom in Translation
(2015-02)
Books include key features that are based on genre. Genre is the scope which holds the function of the text. In other words, genre is the main determiner which decides the purposes of the book whether it is a scientific ...
Soil Stabilization against Internal Erosion Using Cement and Fiber-Cement Mixture
(2014-05)
Internal erosion of soil is the main cause of failure in many engineering hydraulic structures especially embankment dams. Understanding the internal erosion behavior and stabilizing the soil against this phenomenon is a ...