Mansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220614Modeling of Pavement Maintenance Decisions Using Artificial Intelligence Based on Maintenance Unit.102124394310.21608/bfemu.2022.243943ENHamdy B.FaheemAssociate Professor of Highway and Traffic Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia UniversityAfaf A.MahmoudProfessor of Highway and Airport Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University,Mostafa D.HashemProfessor of Highway and Airport Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia UniversityMohamedA. Abd El MoezDemonstrator, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia.Journal Article20220209<strong><span>Recently, all efforts have been directed toward keeping the network functional at a high level by determining the appropriate maintenance or rehabilitation (M & R) treatment</span></strong><strong><span>. Determining the appropriate M & R strategies for flexible pavements is a complex process and is considered a key component of the Pavement Maintenance Management System (PMMS). Since such a decision system is complex, automated implementation using a pre-trained model via an artificial neural network (ANN) approach is a critical tool for decision-makers. Many studies have been conducted on modeling pavement condition index using ANN to determine the maintenance decision. The Egyptian Code of Practice has recently relied on the maintenance unit (MU) concept for maintenance decision prediction. A few researchers have investigated maintenance decision (MD) predications using the MU modeling by ANN but have not adequately studied Egyptian Code consideration. Therefore, this paper addresses the application of the latest machine learning technique for forecasting the current pavement maintenance decisions based on the MU system according to the Egyptian code considerations to develop a one-step enhanced decision-making tool. A pattern-recognition algorithm (neural network) was applied to 54.3 km of surveyed roads in Minia governorate, Egypt. </span></strong><span> </span><strong><span>The results indicated that the ANN model is capable of predicting the MD with a high level of reliability, with a mean square error (MSE) value of 0.02993, 0.03046, and 0.03018, and a percentage error (% E) value of 13.29693, 14.11734, and 13.83215 for the training, validation, and testing datasets, respectively. </span></strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_243943_42946bc74dd51ba33e648a43748b77b4.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220627Effect of Hollow Semi-Circular Baffles Arrangement on Local Scour Downstream Hydraulic Structures223124631510.21608/bfemu.2022.246315ENRania EsmailRashedGraduate Student, Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Dept. Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, EgyptAdel AbdouEl-MasryProf. of, Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Dept., Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt0000-0002-8315-3728Hossam AbdelAziz AhmedAbdelGawadAssociate Prof. of Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Dept., Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt0000-0002-3425-6018Journal Article20220324<strong>The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of using hollow semi-circular baffles, on scour hole dimensions downstream hydraulic heading-up structures. Different flow conditions and various geometrical parameters are considered. Fifty-four experiments are carried out under live bed scour conditions. The experiments consist of six sets, each one forced to the same flow conditions, but represents a different suggested geometrical arrangement of the baffles. Results showed that the best position of the baffle is located at the first one- third of the floor length with relative diameter equals to 0.74 to the initial water depth (gate opening). This position causes reduction equal to about 50% for the maximum depth of scour, with respective to the case of flat floor (no baffles). While the extended length of the scour is reduced to about 31%. On the other hand, the second baffles position, at the two-thirds of the floor length reduces only the relative scour length to about 57%. </strong> <strong>Based on the experimental results, empirical dimensionless relationships are developed for both maximum scour length and depth</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_246315_a2de9aa03d7af6cb7ddd629bab9e9fd8.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220802Coseismic Deformation and Damage Map of the 2022 Afghanistan Earthquakes using SAR Interferometry323625249310.21608/bfemu.2022.252493ENTamerElGharbawiAssistant Professor at Civil Engineering DEPT. Faculty of Engineering- Suez Canal University0000-0001-8088-8748Journal Article20220412<strong>This paper presents our analysis of the 2022 Afghanistan earthquakes with moment magnitudes of M4.9 and M5.3 that occurred on January 17th, 2022. We used Sentinel-1 data and the interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) technique to estimate crustal deformation and map the damaged regions. These earthquakes have caused many human casualties and urban destruction. We present our analysis technique that utilizes state-of-the-art cloud processing and correction services in hazard estimation and management. The estimated crustal deformation caused by these earthquakes shows surface deformation values ranging from -16 cm to +7 cm. Moreover, we identified the damaged regions using the phase coherence difference technique. The damaged regions are mainly in rough terrain regions, which indicates the high risk of a rockslide in our study region. We utilize online services for the cloud processing of InSAR data and analysis, also, we used an online service for tropospheric delay correction which shows high reliability for the frequent need for InSAR processing which is required to establish a valid system for continuous monitoring and assessing the natural hazards such as earthquakes.</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_252493_e90bb4aff0031453206c134d410eec88.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220811Upgrading the Inappropriate Visual Character of Urban Context of Historic Sites: A Case Study of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt698225414110.21608/bfemu.2022.254141ENAhmed AwaadGomaa, Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Egypt0000-0003-3466-2881Mohamed AhmedAl-SherbinyLecturer, Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, EgyptJournal Article20220427https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_254141_74e307b58ee8654b9d121aa7fb0816f6.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220813Using Heritage Sites at Bahariya Oasis on the Tourism Urban Development606825442410.21608/bfemu.2022.254424ENMedhatAhmed Shabaan Samraa Lecturer with the Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, Mansoura, EgyptJournal Article20220326<strong>Throughout the tourism planning process for the Bahariya Oasis area, the current study aims to prepare this area to become an applicable model that converts the values of cultural heritage resources into economic values within the tourism industry and the establishment of tourism projects in this area. The Bahariya Oasis area is characterized by many Valuable regions that have not been included on the tourism map by the Egyptian government.</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>To achieve those objectives, the researcher adopted the 'Analytic-Descriptive Approach', as it is suitable for this study throughout reviewing the literature related to the research subject, describing the current situation, Monitor and documenting neglected tourist sites, and analyzing the obstacles to tourism development at the historic area, in order to reach a proposed plan to develop the sustainable tourism there.</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_254424_e59b0416192e628c76056a0405e8490b.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220816Negative Skin Friction Development on Single Pile and Pile Group Embedded in Soft Clay1925498110.21608/bfemu.2022.254981ENAymanAltahranyAssociate Professor at Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt.EsraaR. ElshehahwyTeaching Assistant at The Department of Civil Engineering Mansoura Collage Academy, Mansoura, EgyptJournal Article20220727<strong>Determination of negative skin friction force and The neutral plan is one of the challenges which face geotechnical engineers. Unfortunately, negative skin friction decreases the bearing capacity of pile because of the extra compressive force on the pile. In this research, a 3D FE models were used to investigate the behavior of single pile and pile group in soft soil for surcharge load as embankment fill. And what are the differences that will happen on the behavior of single and pile group. For embankment fill load, the maximum group effect is the center pile and the corner pile observed the minimum group effect. The depth of the neutral plan for center pile is less than observed in the corner pile. A simple parametric study has been done to study the group effect. Spacing to diameter ratio (S/D) in the pile group had changed in a view solution to develop the pile group effect. Increasing the ratio of spacing to diameter keep the group behaves as a single pile in large S/D. Besides, there is maximum effective spacing to diameter ratio taken into consideration, its behavior as a single pile behavior</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_254981_12cc1ffa62a41caea3429e431c8f2b2f.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220817Developing historical waterfront that located in Central Business District Case study: El Manchya, Eastern Harbor, Alexandria91625524610.21608/bfemu.2022.255246ENHaithamEl Sayed Ahmed El SharnoubyLecturer at Dept. of Architectural Engineering – High Institute of Engineering and Technology, BeheiraJournal Article20220406 <strong>Developing waterfront historic districts especially that lying in Central Business District (CBD), helps in integrating communities with their water elements and reflects the ability of CBD to adapt economic and social environments. The aim of the research is to set a new approach to be applied to achieve sustainable waterfront development. By emphasize the quality of life means in El-Manchya Square to increase economic return in terms of tourism, and public and private investments. These through guidance of similar case; which is Aristotelous plaza; one of Greece's best known locations. After studying Aristotelous plaza we can conclude certain approaches to be applied in El Manchya Square. Applying these approaches to El Manchay Square could be an attempt to enhance this focal node on metropolitan Alexandrians waterfront through the place making criteria, analyzing that waterfront in Alexandria, Egypt. Finally the research will conclude certain recommendations to develop this type of waterfront historic district based on examples' analysis of Aristotelous plaza Thessaloniki – Greece development.</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_255246_750993e1abb3f8dc0e67e7761fc245f3.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220914Assessment of E-Learning Methods in the Digital Design Studio for Architectural Design Course during Corona Crisis Case study the Architecture Department at PHI-Egypt294025967410.21608/bfemu.2022.259674ENWalaa HusseinHusseinAssistant prof., Architectural Engineering Department, Pyramids Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology (PHI) – EgyptJournal Article20220416<strong>Corona pandemic forced education systems in the world to turn to distance learning via the Internet this study covered the period from March 2020 to the first semester of the academic year 2020/2021, which was performed by a hybrid system (face-to-face + online). Then studying its returns in the following year at the level of students and the method of teaching. Then integrating new mechanisms by questionnaire through an intended sample of three groups of students in the first, final, and pre-final courses for Architectural Design courses 2, 3, 6 and 7, as well as the graduation project course and statistical analysis of the results. The results showed the relative satisfaction of students with the hybrid education system in Design courses 6 and 7, and a great rejection of distance education, especially for students of architectural design 2 and 3. As for the graduation project, the dissatisfaction was greater, despite everyone's response to the new mechanism and enthusiasm for it, and a questionnaire was conducted for the same two groups after graduation to evaluate their experience and its impact on their scientific and professional level in the Labor market. Finally, the study summarized the advantages and difficulties that students faced and recommendations for applying distance education in architectural design courses</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_259674_e8fe2d26d118f6a88afdf3968f4d5cd3.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220927Network Slicing Based on Real-Time Traffic Classification in Software Defined Network (SDN) using Machine Learning11026145510.21608/bfemu.2022.261455ENAyaA. El-serwyResearcher of Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering. Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura City, Egypt0000-0002-3344-0649EmanAbdElhalimAssistant Professor of Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering. Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura City, Egypt0000-0003-4801-9862MohamedA. MohamedProfessor of Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering. Mansoura University, 35516 Mansoura City, Egypt0000-0003-1899-3621Journal Article20220404<strong>With the increase in smart devices, performance of traditional networks is limited by this huge amount of generated traffic flows. A scalable and programmable networking solution can be achieved in software defined networks (SDNs) through the separation between the control plane and the data plane. This advantage can allow machine learning (ML) applications to control and automate networks. Concurrently, network slicing (NS) is a promising technology. It is necessary to meet the variety of service needs and requirements. It provides the network as a service (Naas). So, combining NS and ML in SDNs can achieve good network resources management. This paper focuses on applying real-time network traffic analysis to assign each traffic to its suitable network slice according to traffic flows classification. In the proposed model, robust scale is used to scale the features instead of max/min normalization. Also, the k-means clustering algorithm is used to separate the dataset into the optimum number of different clusters (slices). Five different supervised models are applied to achieve high classification accuracy. The highest accuracy that can be obtained from feed-forward artificial neural network is (98.2%), while support vector machine (SVM) with linear function gives an accuracy of (96.7%). The challenges faced are collecting data from SDN’s controller to apply real-time traffic flow classification, which is a primary step to assign each flow to its suitable network slice (Bandwidth)</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_261455_31e22623cc8f6fd25a6192195b4266ea.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320220927Measuring The Effectiveness of Using Modern Teaching Strategies in Developing Architectural Design Students' Skills (A Case Study of West Bank-Palestine)172826146110.21608/bfemu.2022.261461ENE.N. ShaqourAsst. Prof. of Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nahda University, Benisuef city, Egypt.0000-0003-2669-1893R.T. AlmashourLecturer of Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nahda University, Benisuef city, Egypt.A.H. Abo AlelaLecturer of Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering ,Faculty of Engineering, Benisuef University, EgyptJournal Article20220217<strong><span>This research aims to explore the effectiveness of using modern architectural design teaching strategies in developing students' skills from the viewpoint of instructors. The research was applied to two universities out of three in the West Bank - of Palestine that teach architecture. The research sample consisted of (18) instructors selected intentionally from the research community. The approach used is the descriptive and analytical approach based on the questionnaire verified for its validity and stability. The results indicated that all the degrees of using strategies are high, and the highest used strategies are the strategy for developing thinking skills, followed by the strategy for developing cognitive skills, and finally, the strategy for improving the environment. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences in the effectiveness of using modern teaching strategies in developing students' skills due to the variable (workplace, specialization, number of experience years), and the presence of statistically significant differences attributable to the scientific qualification variable in favor of scientific qualification (Ph.D.). In the field of developing social skills. The research concluded with several recommendations and proposals in light of their results.</span></strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_261461_743455302742a1dcda69f0da24f9e4fb.pdfMansoura University, Faculty of EngineeringMEJ- Mansoura Engineering Journal1110-092347320221107Enhancing Personal Identity for Interactive Interiors via Biometrics: Inpatient Rooms in Hospitals as a Case Study415926882510.21608/BFEMU.2022.137952.1262ENSamarElbatrawyTeaching Assistant at the
Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, Mansoura, EgyptMedhatSamraa Lecturer with the Architecture
Department, Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, Mansoura, EgyptJournal Article20220515<strong>Today, the effects of indoor environmental quality on the health and well-being of people is a very important topic and require a comprehensive approach in which the main environmental factors are simultaneously assessed and enhanced, With the aim of improving their health and psychological condition and targeting the disabled, the handicapped, and patients in medical and psychological treatment centers for the elderly. With the multiplicity and diversity of the category used for these examples, it has become difficult to determine the requirements of each individual user and provide optimal conditions to speed up the recovery process and improve the quality of physical and psychological health. Sometimes the user may not feel comfortable without knowing the reason, despite the availability of many requirements and facilities for him, Thus, the feeling of not belonging to the space is enhanced, due to the lack of designs and determinants with symbols and connotations that mimic the nature of the user, his requirements, beliefs, and his physical and moral conditions. Therefore, many interactive kinetic design stimuli contribute to giving an architectural imprint for each user, facilitating interaction with him and simulating his conditions, or even contribute to improving his psychological and physiological condition in order to achieve the highest productivity of the activity he exercises in the space. Certainly, this in turn enhances the user's belonging to his or her residing environment and creates a personal identity for the architectural design based on his biometrics. This research expands the perceptions of design thought to improve the emotional experience of the human being within the space, and This approach is a framework for transforming the built environment into a networked organism that is intelligent, empathetic, sensitive, and adaptable, But under the overall control of the user, And that is through biometrics that is used as inputs guiding the vocabulary of the dynamic interactive architecture of the interior design, For direct interaction at the appropriate speed to the current conditions of the patient in real-time.</strong>https://bfemu.journals.ekb.eg/article_268825_fa8925d735cf0677feab3a4c0ee6deba.pdf