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  • Factors Affecting the Competitiveness and Innovation in Northern Iraq Construction Industry 
    Salahaddin, Sevar Dilkhaz (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2016-02)
    Innovation is the process of creating and implementing new ideas for the community, while competitiveness is the ability of a firm to provide the community standard quality services at competitive costs. Creativity and ...
  • Fast Response Estimation of Passively Controlled Structures Using Artificial Intelligence 
    Al Houri, Ausamah (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2020-09)
    The research on the applicability of using passive control systems as a seismic mitigation approach and energy dissipating devices has grown significantly in the past decades with the focus on investigating the seismic ...
  • A Financial Evaluation through Waste Management of Construction Projects Located in Iran 
    Nazhand, Golnar (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2016-09)
    In recent decades, the generation of construction and demolition (C&D) waste has become one of the global concerns. The act of urbanization increases a lot of C&D activities and as a consequence, generation of C&D waste ...
  • A Framework of Multidisciplinary Team-Working in BIM for the Construction Industry 
    Alsharqawi, Mohammad (Eastern Mediterranean University EMU - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2017-01)
    Construction is a project-based activity, wherein different disciplines work collaboratively to achieve the project goal. Collaboration is an important essential in the multi-disciplinary construction environment. Building ...
  • Friction Effect on Hydraulic Jump 
    Foroughi, Daniel (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2014-09)
    A theoretical relationship for calculating the sequent depth ratio of the hydraulic jump formed in rectangular horizontal and roughened bed channels has been offered. This has been achieved based on considering the effect ...
  • Geotechnical Asset Management for the Highway Route Between Değirmenlik and Kyrenia, North Cyprus 
    Alkhouzei, Ahmad (Eastern Mediterranean University EMU, 2017-01)
    The highway route between Nicosia and Kyrenia via Değirmenlik is studied in this thesis. This route is vital as it links important facilities such as, Ercan airport in Nicosia and touristic hotels in Kyernia. The ...
  • Green Building Concept of Residential Housing in Lebanon 
    Fawal, Hani El (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2015-02)
    Recent years has seen a gradual increase of interest in green buildings due to their many advantages and positive effect on the environment, economy and our lifestyle. Hence, for achieving more benefits from green ...
  • Health and Safety in Construction Industry of Lebanon 
    Obeid, Abdul Rahman (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2015-02)
    A labourer at a construction site is bound to have certain rights, such as, right to return home safe and sound and to be taught how to maintain his and his colleague’s safety against potential hazards and risks associated ...
  • Health and safety management on construction sites 
    Mohammed, Abdullah Raad (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2014-02)
    ABSTRACT: Parametricism is a term for a new call epochal global style of architecture and covers all the design disciplines and also becomes an important benchmark in architecture design as well. The term recently, has ...
  • Humidity Intrusion Effects on Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 
    Somi, Sasan (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), 2011)
    Autoclaved Aerated concrete (AAC) has many benefits for structures such as heat insulation, sound insulation, fire and mold resistance, reduced dead weight and many more. AAC products include blocks, wall panels, floor and ...
  • Hybrid Reinforcement of Asphalt-Concrete Mixtures Using Glass and Polypropylene Fibers 
    Esfandiarpour, Saman (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), 2010)
    In recent years, research has been devoted to modify the properties of bitumen and improve the performance of the flexible pavements. Use of different fibers in mixtures is known as beneficial HMA (hot mix asphalt) modifier. ...
  • Hydro-Mechanical Properties of Compacted Sand-bentonite Mixtures Enhanced with Cement 
    Iravanian, Anoosheh (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2015-09)
    Engineered barriers used in waste containment systems are usually a composite compacted material, such as sand-bentonite. The containment elements such as the landfill liners should be designed to prevent leachate and ...
  • Implementation of BIM for Off-Site Manufacturing in Construction Industry 
    Nejat, Hassan (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2016-09)
    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new developing technology and a modern approach that could achieve a specific position in construction in recent years due to its abilities and capabilities. Since, this technology ...
  • Implementation of Regression Analysis and Artificial Neural Network in the Prediction of Rubberized Concrete Mechanical Properties 
    Moussa, Hussein Ahmad (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2020-09)
    Recent developments in the field of construction materials established the foundation for the usage of rubberized concrete as a structural material due to its high seismic damping performance. Another objective of the ...
  • Implementation of Supply Chain Management in Iran Construction Industry 
    Dastgheibifard, Soroush (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2016-06)
    In the last few decades construction sector in Iran has been developing rapidly compared with other industries in this country. Economically, Iran government has placed a significant emphasis on this industry as a ...
  • Implementing Lean Construction using the Last Planner System in Northern Iraq 
    Amin, Twana Othman Muhammed (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2016-02)
    With the continuous decline in profit margins and increased competition in construction projects, construction contractors are continuing to search for ways of eliminating waste and increasing profit. One important improvement ...
  • Improved Traffic Crash Modeling through Accuracy and Response Time Using Classification Algorithms: A Model Comparison Approach 
    Aghayan, Iman (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), 2013)
    ABSTRACT: This research focuses on predicting the severity of freeway traffic crashes by employing two different dataset including Iranian and Cyprus data. In Iranian data, twelve variables related to crash parameters ...
  • Improvement of clay soils using lime piles 
    Abiodun, Abiola Ayopo (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2013-01)
    The challenges posed by expansive soils to civil engineering structures in terms of damages and billions of dollars loss to repair and maintenance have been the major concern of 21st century researchers. In the last ...
  • Improving thermal comfort in building and reducing the indoor air temperature fluctuation in Cyprus by utilizing the phase change materials 
    Kamali, Saeed (Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) - Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ), 2014-10)
    ABSTRACT: This study investigates the effect of phase change materials (PCMs) on improving building thermal comfort and reducing indoor air temperature fluctuations in Cyprus. Utilizing the phase change materials in building ...
  • Inelastic behavior of eccentric braces in steel structure 
    Nourbakhs, Seyed Mehrdad (Eastern Mediterranean University, 2011-12)
    ABSTRACT: The performance of eccentric braces is to some extent considered as a new subject amongst Civil Engineers. In general, braces are the members that resist against lateral forces in a steel structure while the ...