Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications

Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications

Open Access Peer-Reviewed ISSN 3006-6948

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 →

47
Articles published
4 wks
Time to first decision
31%
Acceptance rate
7
Volumes published
100%
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Fire Safety Optimization in UAE High-Rise Buildings (A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems)

Mohamed Lootah, Kim In Ju, Said Zafar

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, …

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Development of a Standalone Application for Accurate and User-Friendly Prediction of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Ensemble Machine Learning

Tufail Mabood

Concrete compressive strength (CCS) is a key factor that affects the structural service life of structure. Laboratory testing is time consuming, costly, and res…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Prediction of Beam-Column Joint Shear Strength Using Machine Learning and a Proposed Design Equation

Tufail Mabood

Accurate prediction of shear strength in reinforced concrete beam–column joints is essential for seismic design, yet traditional code-based equations, such as t…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Data-Driven Parametric Performance Indicators

Tufail Mabood

The present study proposes a multi-objective optimization model for reinforced concrete deep beams based on the study and improvement of structural performance …

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Desert Soil Ecology, Biochar, and Mycorrhiza for Sustainable Agroforestry in Arid Regions – Agroeconomics

Mohamed Alnuaimi 

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…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Enhancing dune sand with biochar: mechanisms, evidence, risks, and a research programme for desert and coastal systems

Mohamed Alnuaimi 

Biochar amendments are increasingly proposed to “enhance dune sand” by increasing water retention, nutrient availability, microbial colonisation, and vegetation…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Innovating for a Greener Future: Steel Fiber Reinforcement as a Key to Low-Carbon Concrete Construction

Ahmad Mandalawi

The construction industry in GCC experiences continuous challenges in achieving sustainability targets toward net zero emissions by 2030 in alignment with the u…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Perceptual Intelligence and Passive Energy Saving Strategies in Building Systems: Adaptive Frameworks for Sustainable Performance in Hot Climates

Mahsa Malekazari

This paper investigates how perceptual awareness of daylight contributes topassive energy-saving strategies and the overall performance of buildingsystems in ho…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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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

Maha Alameri

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 …

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Fire Safety and Resilience in UAE High-Rise Buildings (Integrating Materials, Codes, and Management Systems under Extreme Climatic Conditions)

Mohamed Abdalla Lootah, In Ju Kim, Zafar Said

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…

Vol 4, No 1 (2026)

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Sediments and Soils in the City of Dubai based on the Geoaccumulation Index

Rashed Mohamed Karkain, Seema Mohamed Karkain, Mahmoud AbdulAfou Sadeq

This research assesses heavy metal contamination in surface sediments and soils in Dubai using the geoaccumulation index model. Soil and sediment samples were c…

Vol 2, No 1 (2024)

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Key durability characteristics of GGBS-cement kiln dust based concretes

Sokrates Ioannou, Morsaleen Chowdhury, Ahmed Al-Qarawi, Patcy Paul, Amal Alghazo

With the advent of global warming, the concrete industry has the potential to drive the future of construction through sustainable cement technologies. These te…

Vol 2, No 1 (2024)

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Characterization of Northwest Sinai Clay Based on Field Testing and Hydraulic Properties, A Case Study

Mahmoud Amer, Sherif Akl, Mohamed El-Taher

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…

Vol 3, No 2 (2025)

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Developing greener concretes from spent bleaching earth and sugarcane bagasse ash

Morsaleen S. Chowdhury, AlWaleed R. M. AlHimali, Sokrates Ioannou

Concrete is by far the most widely utilized construction material due to its excellent mechanical and durability properties. However, the concrete industries ar…

Vol 2, No 2 (2024)

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The soundproofing efficiency of gypsum board in masonry cavity wall

Rail Khairullin, Karol S. Sikora

Noise pollution is a globally recognized problem impacting public health and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate effective noise-blocking methods u…

Vol 2, No 2 (2024)

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Glass facades, variable and Dubai's climate

Nada Salih

Dubai's architectural landscape is defined by the extensive use of glass in its towering skyscrapers. Thus, glass selection is key for thermal performance, sola…

Vol 3, No 2 (2025)

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Comprehensive Analysis of Combined Pile Raft Foundation using PLAXIS 3D, SAP 2000, and ELPLA

Fayyaz Ullah, Hamad Khan, Sohail Akhtar, Irfan Jamil, Yazeed A. Alsharedah

Considering the growing population and limited land availability, towering buildings with several basements have been built to increase floor area ratios while …

Vol 3, No 2 (2025)

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SLOW ADOPTION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: COMPARING VIEWPOINTS OF DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS

Ahmed Khalafallah, Noor Muntasir, Michael Gerges, Talib E. Butt, Georgios kapogiannis

The slow adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology poses significant problems for the construction industry in the Middle East. The root causes…

Vol 1, No 1 (2023)

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Research Article

Recycling Covid-19 Personal Face Masks Used in Concrete

Dr. Anf H. Ziadat, Habtemichael Habtemariam, Abdulla Rashed, Abdulrahman Alaydaroos, Mohamed Alketbi, Saeed Alali

Recently, Covid-19 and other pandemics have led to a surge in the production and utilization of personal face masks, resulting in high increases in waste genera…

Vol 2, No 1 (2024)

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