Upcoming
The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering invites you to attend the online industrial workshop entitled:
Developing Specifications for Local Recycled Materials
Monday, December 14, 2020
ABSTRACT
In line with Qatar National Development Strategy 2018 – 2022, conservation of material resources is a major challenge that needs to be addressed. Numerous infrastructure projects in Qatar have increased the demand for quality construction materials. Using the sources available within Qatar to produce quality aggregates that satisfy Qatar construction specifications can be very beneficial. To achieve this, recycling the existing recyclable materials for construction have gained importance. Recycling aggregate from existing pavement, construction and demolition waste and industrial by-products can broaden the supply when sources are getting depleted. Consequently, the establishment of technical base is required to support the use of recycled materials. Specifications and technical guidelines for the use of recycled materials will be illustrated. The innovative locally-developed specifications for excavation waste, demolition waste, reclaimed asphalt pavement, wadi aggregate, crumb rubber and steel slag will be will be outlined in this presentation. Public Works Authority (Ashghal) experience in recycling construction materials will also be presented.
SCHEDULE
5:00 pm : Start of Presentation
5:45 pm : Question and Answer Session
6:00 pm : End of Workshop
VENUE
Online (link will be sent to those with confirmed registration). Please click here for registration!
SPEAKERS
Dr. Osman Elhussien is a Senior Quality Engineer and Technical Expert in Ashghal Center for Research and Development (ACRD) - Public Works Authority, Quality and Safety Department, Doha, Qatar. Dr. Osman is holding a PhD in civil engineering from university of technology Malaysia (UTM). He previously worked as a Technical Manager in Qatar Industrial Labs - Qatar, and as a Technical Manager in Al-Kaabi Soil & Materials Testing Co., Saudi Arabia and as a Research Assistant in King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He’s member of many prestigious local and international committees in the materials field.
For inquiries, please contact the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at civil@qu.edu.qa
