Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications
Published by Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies
Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications (EJCEA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, and... Read aims & scope →
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Comprehensive Literature Review for Using the piles as source of reducing the air temperature to reduce the CO2 and energy consumption
The rapid urbanization and population growth in urban areas present significant challenges to energy efficiency, particularly in heating and cooling systems wit…
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From Barriers to Connections Community Severance and Urban Connectivity in Dubai's Deira Districts: A Network Approach to Measuring, Mapping, and Reducing the Barrier Effect of Major Roads
Major roads connect a city at one scale and divide it at another. The barrier effect of transport infrastructure on local movement, known as community severance…
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Everyday Environmentalism in a High-Density Migrant Neighbourhood: Social Norms, Place Attachment and the Spatial Structure of Pro-Environmental Behaviour in Hor Al Anz, Dubai
Hor Al Anz, a densely populated residential district in Deira, Dubai, is home to a predominantly South Asian, Arab, and African working population. This neighbo…
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Embedding Sustainability in Urban Road and Bridge Infrastructure: A Standards-Anchored Maturity Assessment of Dubai's Development Programme
Embodied carbon within a city’s infrastructure resides predominantly within road and bridge assets but sustainability assessment of urban transport authorities …
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The soundproofing efficiency of gypsum board in masonry cavity wall
Noise pollution is a globally recognized problem impacting public health and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate effective noise-blocking methods u…
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Application of JIT on Materials and Labor Management of Construction Site
In the Just In Time (JIT) management process, planning should be carried out in a way that provides an optimum fit between the tools, the workers and technical …
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From Early Literacy to University Retention A Review Paper on Building a Learning Ecosystem in the UAE for Future Civil Engineering Students
Success in education is a process that can take decades, andsuccess in complex engineering education does not start atthe university level. It is far easier to …
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A field study compares the use of glass with traditional materials in the context of Dubai.
Dubai's climate at 25.16°N and 55.18°E is hot and humid. The city is famous for its modern glass buildings. This paper argues that advanced glass does not worse…
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Comprehensive Analysis of Combined Pile Raft Foundation using PLAXIS 3D, SAP 2000, and ELPLA
Considering the growing population and limited land availability, towering buildings with several basements have been built to increase floor area ratios while …
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Developing greener concretes from spent bleaching earth and sugarcane bagasse ash
Concrete is by far the most widely utilized construction material due to its excellent mechanical and durability properties. However, the concrete industries ar…
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Evaluation of Lime Mortar and Conservation Techniques in Traditional Elements
Architecture and construction methods have been developed by the people who have been living around the word through centuries. Unlike now, in the past the qual…
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Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Large Openings Using Metal Plates
Deep beams with large openings require innovative approaches to maintain strength and performance. To minimize the detrimental impacts of wide holes in reinforc…
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Experimental Study on Palm Fibers Effectiveness for Sustainable Geotechnical Works
The construction sector in the middle eastern region has been poised towards a rapid growth period in recent years. Owing to an abundance of date palm trees in …
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