Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications
Published by Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies · Quarterly
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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Fire Safety Optimization in UAE High-Rise Buildings (A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems)
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is exceptionally hard to keep high-rise buildings safe from fire because of the extreme weather, like heat, UV radiation, …
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Development of a Standalone Application for Accurate and User-Friendly Prediction of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Ensemble Machine Learning
Concrete compressive strength (CCS) is a key factor that affects the structural service life of structure. Laboratory testing is time consuming, costly, and res…
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Prediction of Beam-Column Joint Shear Strength Using Machine Learning and a Proposed Design Equation
Accurate prediction of shear strength in reinforced concrete beam–column joints is essential for seismic design, yet traditional code-based equations, such as t…
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Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Data-Driven Parametric Performance Indicators
The present study proposes a multi-objective optimization model for reinforced concrete deep beams based on the study and improvement of structural performance …
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Desert Soil Ecology, Biochar, and Mycorrhiza for Sustainable Agroforestry in Arid Regions – Agroeconomics
Arid and semi-arid lands are frequently framed as marginal or degradable spaces, yet drylands cover a substantial fraction of the terrestrial surface and suppor…
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Enhancing dune sand with biochar: mechanisms, evidence, risks, and a research programme for desert and coastal systems
Biochar amendments are increasingly proposed to “enhance dune sand” by increasing water retention, nutrient availability, microbial colonisation, and vegetation…
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Innovating for a Greener Future: Steel Fiber Reinforcement as a Key to Low-Carbon Concrete Construction
The construction industry in GCC experiences continuous challenges in achieving sustainability targets toward net zero emissions by 2030 in alignment with the u…
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Perceptual Intelligence and Passive Energy Saving Strategies in Building Systems: Adaptive Frameworks for Sustainable Performance in Hot Climates
This paper investigates how perceptual awareness of daylight contributes topassive energy-saving strategies and the overall performance of buildingsystems in ho…
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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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Fire Safety and Resilience in UAE High-Rise Buildings (Integrating Materials, Codes, and Management Systems under Extreme Climatic Conditions)
In 2025, there were more than 180 fires in tall buildings in the UAE. This study investigates the influence of fire protection systems, regulatory compliance, a…
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Visualizing the Impacts of Dewatering on Ground Water and Soil Quality Using GIS
There is mounting evidence that the increasing size of the construction industry may lead to significant changes in the global environment. Dewatering, as a cru…
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SLOW ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: COMPARING VIEWPOINTS OF DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS
The slow adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology poses significant problems for the construction industry in the Middle East. The root causes…
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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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Overview of the Smart City initiatives and challenges in Middle East
Cities already house half of the world's population, a proportion that is expected to rise to 70% by 2050 (Kirimtat et al., 2020). This expansion has caused cit…
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Modeling Severities of Gravel Road Crashes Using Random Parameters
Gravel roads crashes are a roadway safety hazard and such crashes have higher probability of fatalities and serious injuries when compared to paved roads crashe…
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Small scale testing of shear-bond behavior in composite deck slabs with profiled steel sheeting
This study investigates the shear-bond behavior of composite deck slabs incorporating profiled steel sheeting through a series of small-scale push-off and pull-…
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Prediction of inelastic seismic performance of RC structures using machine learning algorithms
Incorporation of Machine Learning (ML) techniques in determining dynamic properties for the structural systems that manifest non-linearity in behavior with resp…
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A Sustainable Model for Engineering Project - a Stakeholder’s Perspective
For earning sustainable SMSWM many environmental, economical, social, institutional, and technical challenges have to be met in the SMSWM pathway. In developing…
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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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