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Durability Study on the Bond Strength of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) Bars
(2014-02)In the last few decades, Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) bars have emerged as alternatives to conventional steel reinforcing bars to overcome the corrosion problem found in reinforced concrete structures. Numerous studies ... -
Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Mechanisms with Clearance
(2016-12)This research is focused on studying the dynamic behavior of a four-bar mechanism with clearance. The presence of clearance in a revolute joint induces impacts between the journal and the sleeve. Therefore, it causes ... -
Dynamic Analysis of Modified Hybrid Symmetric Bistable Lamin
(2023-11)Bistable laminates have been studied for decades. Their ability to take a stable shape with minimal actuation force has given them much attention and research for morphing applications. Multiple studies have been done to ... -
Dynamic Hybrid Cross-Docking Model with Multiple Truck Types
(2015-05)In today's business environment, companies are forced to improve their logistics activities due to high competition. Therefore, improving the design and operations of distribution networks plays a very important role in ... -
Dynamic Power Characteristics of Selective Buried Oxide (SELBOX) MOSFET
(2017-02)The ever-increasing number of devices and electronic systems resulted in increasing the die size to satisfy the increasing demand. Moreover, the shrinking size of transistors according to the scaling theory became a ... -
Dynamic Properties of Soil in UAE from Field and Laboratory Tests
(2020-12)Dynamic properties of soil are important for the design of structures under seismic loadings. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing significant construction development; however, there is no systematic study to ... -
Dynamic Spectrum Scheduling and Management in Centralized Cognitive Radio Networks
(2017-11)As the demand for wireless radio spectrum increases, spectrum regulatory authorities expect to face a spectrum scarcity problem.As the demand for wireless radio spectrum increases, spectrum regulatory authorities expect ... -
Dynamics of Chemotherapeutic Drug Release from Liposomes Using Low-Frequency Ultrasound
(2015-01)This thesis focuses on the study of liposomes; nanoparticles that can act as anticancer drug carriers, in combination with ultrasound applied as a drug trigger, with the objective of reducing the side effects caused by ... -
Educators' and Parents' Attitudes Towards Code Switching By Arab Bilinguals: Pedagogical Implications
(2006-05)This study explores educators' and parents' attitudes towards the phenomenon of Arabic-English code switching (CS) in the culturally and linguistically diverse context of the UAE. Arabic-English language mixing is a ... -
Effect of Aggregate Type and Specimen Configuration on Concrete Compressive Strength
(2017-04)Cement content, water-to-cement ratio (w/c), aggregate size and type, specimen size and shape, loading rate, and curing are some factors that affect the concrete compressive strength. This study focuses on the effect of ... -
Effect of Basalt Fibers on The Flexural Behavior of Beams Reinforced With BFRP Bars
(2018-05)Over the last few decades, construction materials have gone through many developments aimed at improving their structural and operational properties. The implementation of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as a replacement ... -
Effect of Basalt Microfiber on the Shear Response of RC Short Beams
(2019-12)Basalt composites are known for their high strength, lightweight and corrosion-resistance features. Basalt microfibers in fiber reinforced concrete mixes (FRC) can enhance the tensile strength, toughness and ductility as ... -
Effect of Concrete Type on Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with HSS Bars
(2016-03)High-Strength Steel (HSS) bars can be a promising alternative to commonly used mild steel since they have the potential of making more efficient use of highperformance concrete and reducing the required number and size of ... -
Effect of Construction Void Defects on Flexural and Axial Load Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Members
(2018-05)A common construction defect in reinforced concrete is honeycombing, which consists of loosely connected coarse aggregates with little mortar in-between them over a small volume located within a structural member. Such a ... -
Effect of Cooling Rate on the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Polypropylene Composites
(2017-01)Composite materials have been widely used in the recent years in almost all of the industries specially the high technology industries. Properties of the thermoplastic-based composites are affected by their processing ... -
Effect of Crude Oil Products on the Geotechnical Properties of Sandy Soil
(2011-03)Different regions around the world are encountering oil pollution due to many reasons such as leakage of oil due to tanker accidents, transportation on land and sea, and during the process of oil drilling. This oil spill ... -
Effect of Diverse Seismic Hazard Estimates on Performance and Overall Cost of RC Shear Wall Buildings in Dubai, UAE
(2016-01)During the last two decades or so, many iconic buildings have been built in Dubai as a result of the rapid economic growth. Unfortunately, several probabilistic seismic hazard studies are reporting substantially diverse ... -
Effect of Fiber Addition on the Performance of Preloaded CFRP Strengthened Concrete Beams
(2017-12)The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of fiber addition on the performance of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams that have been externally strengthened in flexure using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sheets. ... -
Effect of Flexural CFRP Sheets and Plates on Shear Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Beams
(2014-05)Ageing of reinforced concrete (RC) structures has captured the attention of a number of researchers to find different materials and techniques to strengthen and retrofit deteriorated structures. Carbon Fiber Reinforced ... -
Effect of Flexural NSM-FRP Bars on the Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams
(2019-05)Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) members in flexure and shear, using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates and near surface mounted (NSM) bars has been developed over the last few decades. Conventionally, FRP ...