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Flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with steel wire mesh and self-compacting concrete jacketing — experimental investigation and test results

Abu Maraq, Mohamed A.; Tayeh, Bassam A.; Ziara, Mohamed M.; Alyousef, Rayed (Elsevier BV, 2021-01)

Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with Self-compacting concrete (SCC) jacketing reinforced with galvanized welded steel wire mesh (SWM) is one of the latest retrofitting applied techniques. Eighteen small-scale ...

Flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with self-compacting concrete jacketing and steel welded wire mesh

Tayeh, Bassam A.; Abu Maraq, Mohamed A.; Ziara, Mohamed M. (Elsevier BV, 2020-12)

Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam is a paramount structural member for sustaining loads. As result, finding an appropriate strengthening technique is necessary not only for maintaining the safety of the structures but also for ...

ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PRACTICE IN PALESTINE BASED ON THE DESIGN FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (DFCS) CONCEPT

Al-Jubeh, Asmahan I; Ziara, Mohamed M. (2012)

Construction industry is characterized by poor safety performance subjecting workers at sites to great risks. Safety risks can be minimized, not only by improving safety measures at site but also by considering safety ...

التصرف الإنشائي للكمرات الخرسانية المعالجة من الصدأ

AL-Ibweini, Mohammed; Ziara, Mohammed M. (الجامعة الإسلامية - غزة, 2011)

The undertaken research work included in the paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation of the structural behavior of corroded and repaired beams in comparison with undamaged identical beams. The investigated ...

Structural Rehabilitation of Siad Hashim Historical Mosque in Gaza

Ziara, Mohamed M. (Trans Tech Publications, 2010)

Article Preview Article Preview Historical structures in Palestine are subjected to various types of damages due to natural or manmade causes that result in sudden destruction or progressive deterioration.“Siad Hashim” ...

Behavior of beams strengthened with steel fiber RC overlays

Ziara, Mohamed M. (Japan Concrete Institute, 2009)

Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) overlays has been investigated in the test program described in this paper. Two methods have been used to connect the overlays to the ...

Enhancing concrete strength and thermal insulation using thermoset plastic waste

Dweik, Hasan S; Ziara, Mohamed M.; Hadidoun, Mohammed S (Taylor & Francis Group, 2008)

Structural concrete is the most frequently used construction material in the world because of its known advantageous characteristics. However, concrete has some limitations, such as its low tensile strength, low ...

Towards Lowering The Cost of Houses in Palestine: New Perspective

Kurraz, Hussam A.; Ziara, Mohammed M. (الجامعة الإسلامية - غزة, 2007)

The main aim of this research is to develop an approach to lower the cost of housing while ensuring adequate environment and health conditions. This will ultimately enable more Palestinian people of limited income, especially ...

Handbook on Urban Sustainability

Munier, N.; Ziara, Mohamed M.; Cole, R.; Curiel, J.; Esteban, A. DE; Ertsen, M.; Lall, V.; Lall, S.; Litman, T.; Morrison, R.; Nigim, Khaled; Oliver, S.; Smith, W.; Tiboni, M.; Vanier, D.; Ven, F. (Springer, 2007)

A PARAMOUNT CONCEPT The following article, authored by Mathis Wackernagel et al, illustrates the Ecological Footprint concept developed by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel (1996). This is a fundamental concept to measure ...

Water conservation and its perception in Palestine: A case study

Mimi, ZA; Ziara, Mohamed M.; Nigim, HH (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2003)

This paper describes a pilot project, based upon a specific approach for encouraging effective water use in schools. The project included (a) constructing two low‐cost sewage‐treatment plants for irrigation water re‐use ...