Wafa Labib

• Prince Sultan University

Concrete faces challenges related to brittleness and crack propagation, which compromise its tensile strength and durability. Fiber reinforcement has emerged as a promising solution, yet research on hybrid systems combining natural fibers, such as date palm fiber (DPF), with synthetic polymer fibers, like polypropylene fiber (PPF), remains limited....

Traditional lectures in architectural engineering often fall short of effectively conveying practical applications. This study introduces a hybrid teaching approach that integrates structured field trips with traditional lectures based on Kolb’s four-step experiential learning cycle to address this. An experimental design was implemented to assess...

Sustainable building design has gained global significance as a strategy to address environmental challenges and promote healthier living spaces. This concept is particularly relevant in Saudi Arabia, where there is a growing emphasis on integrating sustainable practices into the design and operation of buildings, especially in educational settings...

Purpose The role of women in the architecture and design industry is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to increase the participation of women in the Saudi construction sector. Saudi female graduates from architectural and design schools are currently working in most of the mega projects underway in Riyadh; however, they face certa...

The role of higher education institutions in laying the foundations of sustainable development is undeniable. As the principal educators of tomorrow’s leaders, such institutions can tremendously contribute to implementing and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many studies highlighted the significance of the students...

Big Data is the term used to describe the enormous amount of information produced due to technological advancements and users’ ongoing actions and interactions in digital environments. In recent times, this phenomenon has grown in prominence. As a result, analysis of this vast amount of data has started to enhance the teaching-learning process. Big...

Sustainable building provides an option of using resources efficiently and creating healthier environments for occupiers to live and work. Establishing a sustainable workplace has become a worldwide trend for minimizing adverse effects on the occupants and environment. A sustainable workplace is environmentally conscious, socially responsible, and...

The pursuit of sustainability has necessitated more renewable resources in construction materials. Plant-based natural fibres, which can be found globally, are abundant, low-cost and renewable. Moreover, plant-based fibres can improve the mechanical properties of construction materials as a low-cost, environmentally friendly renewable option. Accor...

The importance of local building materials has long been a significant point in all communities for thousands of years. It is well established that local materials form the backbone of construction in societies as they are the best response to the region's climate conditions. This study aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages of utilizin...

Motivation to study engineering in undergraduate study is of great importance to students. It encourages undergraduate students to enroll in an engineering program and continue their studies without dropping out. Male students enroll in engineering programs with large numbers compared to female students in many parts of the world. In Saudi Arabia,...

This study aims to investigate the influence of hybrid steel-polypropylene fibres in enhancing the capacity of punching shear with respect to concrete slab column connection. This paper adopted the experimental programme of studies to evaluate the influence of hybrid fibre on the punching shear as a key property of a concrete member. The experiment...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the understanding of sustainability of the faculty members in higher education in Saudi Arabia. One of the main objectives is to explore how they implement sustainability in the courses offered in one of the major non-profit private universities in Riyadh. Findings: A survey was conducted among the f...

This method article aims to use group technology to classify engineering students at classroom level into clusters according to their learning style preferences. The Felder and Silverman's Index Learning Style (ILS) was used to evaluate students' learning style preferences. Students were then grouped into clusters based on the similarities of their...

The renewed interest in the preservation of non-renewable resources has made the use of plant-based natural fibres as an environmentally friendly replacement to their synthetic counterparts in construction materials a necessity. This is due to the ability of plant-based natural fibres to enhance the mechanical properties of building components, the...

This method article examines the Felder and Soloman's (1999) Index of Learning Styles (ILS) questionnaire in the context of Saudi Arabian higher education. Specifically, it aims at exploring the learning styles preferences among the students in Interior Design and Architecture program. Clustering approach is used by grouping students based on the s...

Traditional teaching practices have long been criticised as inadequate and inappropriate for engineering student learning, as they create a passive learning environment. Engineering students learn better using a modern method of teaching that is based on participating, acting, reacting, and reflecting, rather than by watching and listening to lectu...

Abstract Progression in cement-based technology has driven the development of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) materials; such as concrete technology. Steel fibre and synthetic fibre are fundamental fibre types, which include glass, carbon, polyvinyl, polyolefin, waste fibre materials and polypropylene. The mechanical properties of FRC members are a...

Over the past few decades, advances in concrete technology have led to the development of fibre reinforced concrete material. The worldwide yearly consumption of fibres used in concrete is 300,000 tons. Even though, the available standards, guidelines and recommendations do not really recognise the contribution of various types of fibres in enhanci...

The concrete industrial ground-floor slab is a key structural element in most industrial enterprises. The art of designing most industrial floors is to provide sufficient reinforcement to control the amount and size of cracks to a level consistent with the intended use of the floor. However, one of the most common causes of cracking in ground-floor...