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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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Sediments and Soils in the City of Dubai based on the Geoaccumulation Index
This research assesses heavy metal contamination in surface sediments and soils in Dubai using the geoaccumulation index model. Soil and sediment samples were c…
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A critical review on the performance of column improved ground under shear and seismic loading
This paper reviews the performance of conventional stone column improved ground under static shear conditions and seismic loading. The limitations of stone colu…
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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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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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Effect of Fly Ash Replacement Content on the Autogenous Shrinkage of Self-Compacting Concrete.
Based on an experimental program, autogenous shrinkage of self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been investigated by varied factors such as partial replacement by …
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Characterization of Northwest Sinai Clay Based on Field Testing and Hydraulic Properties, A Case Study
This paper presents a comprehensive case study focusing on a project located in northwest Sinai. The area under consideration is renowned for its deep soft clay…
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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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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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