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Publications


  • Selected Journal Papers:
2023​
  1. ​​​Altoubat, S., Maalej, M., Nassif, N., & Barakat, S. (2023). "Punching shear behavior of RC slabs incorporating macro-synthetic fibers". Journal of Building Engineering, 67, 105983.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.105983​​
  2. Ahmat, K., Barakat, S., Altoubat, S., & Alhalabi, M. (2023). "Probabilistic assessment of ACI 318 minimum thickness requirements for two-way slabs". Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 24(2), 136-148.‏ DOI: 10.1080/13287982.2022.2134354.
  3. ​Karzad, A. S., Leblouba, M., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Maalej, M., & Altoubat, S. (2023). "Modeling the flexural strength of steel fibre reinforced concrete". AIMS Materials Science, 10(1), 86-111.‏ DOI: 10.3934/matersci.2023006
  4. Alotaibi, E., Nassif, N., & Barakat, S. (2023). "Data‐driven reliability and cost‐based design optimization of steel fiber reinforced concrete suspended slabs". Structural Concrete.‏ DOI: 10.1002/suco.202200282​
  5.  Karzad, A. S., Khalil, M. A., Mohamed, A. M., & Barakat, S. (2023). "Modeling the shear capacity of externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer strengthened beams by artificial neural network". International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 20(1), 1-14.‏ DOI: 10.6703/IJASE.202303_20(1).001
  6. Al-Ruzouq, R., Dabous, S. A., Junaid, M. T., & Hosny, F. (2023). "Nondestructive deformation measurements and crack assessment of concrete structure using close-range photogrammetry". Results in Engineering, 18, 101058.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101058
  7. Almasri, A., Dabous, S. A., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., & Hosny, F. (2023). "Evaluating the efficiency of using lightweight steel in villa construction in the United Arab Emirates: A case study". Journal of Building Engineering, 106524.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106524
2022
  1. Junaid, M. T., Karzad, A. S., Elbana, A., & Altoubat, S. (2022). "Experimental study on shear response of GFRP reinforced concrete beams strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets". In Structures (Vol. 35, pp. 1295-1307). DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2021.10.089 
  2. Junaid, M. T., Shweiki, A., Barakat, S., Alhalabi, M., & Mostafa, O. (2022, November). "Flexural characterization and ductility assessment of small-scale mortar beams reinforced with 3D-printed polymers". In Structures (Vol. 45, pp. 1751-1761). Elsevier.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.10.007
  3. Barakat, S. A., & AlHamaydeh, M. H. (2022). "Preliminary Design of Seismic Isolation Systems Using Artificial Neural Networks". International Journal of Neural Networks and Advanced Applications, 9, 12-17.‏ DOI: 10.46300/91016.2022.9.3
  4. Leblouba, M., Taklas, M., & Barakat, S. (2022, November). "Concrete-concrete shear friction behavior under cyclic loading: Laboratory test, mathematical modeling, and code provisions". In Structures (Vol. 45, pp. 1667-1687). Elsevier.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.10.005
  5. Leblouba, M., Karzad, A. S., Tabsh, S. W., & Barakat, S. (2022). "Plated versus Corrugated Web Steel Girders in Shear: Behavior, Parametric Analysis, and Reliability-Based Design Optimization". Buildings, 12(12), 2046.‏ DOI: 10.3390/buildings12122046
  6. Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Karzad, A. S., Sagheer, A., & AlHamaydeh, M. (2022). "Replaceable fuse buckling-restrained brace (BRB): Experimental cyclic qualification testing and NLFEA modeling". In Structures (Vol. 39, pp. 997-1015). DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2022.03.081
  7. Karzad, A. S., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Sagheer, A., & AlHamaydeh, M. (2022). "Experimental and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Data for an Innovative Buckling Restrained Bracing System to Rehabilitate Seismically Deficient Structures". Data, 7(12), 171.‏ DOI: 10.3390/data7120171
  8. Nassif, N., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Hamad, K., & Altoubat, S. (2022). "Cost-based optimization of shear capacity in fiber reinforced concrete beams using machine learning". STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS, 83(5), 671-680.‏ DOI: 10.12989/sem.2022.83.5.671
  9. Leblouba, M., Altoubat, S., Karzad, A. S., Maalej, M., Barakat, S., & Metawa, A. (2022). "Impact response and endurance of unreinforced masonry walls strengthened with cement-based composites". In Structures (Vol. 36, pp. 262-279). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.12.028
  10. Leblouba, M., Fageeri, A., & Al-Sadoon, Z. A. (2022). "A novel seismic energy dissipation device: Laboratory tests, mathematical modeling, and numerical analysis". Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 162, 107493. DOI:10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107493
  11. Leblouba, M. (2022). "Selection of seismic isolation system parameters for the near-optimal design of structures". Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-34. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19114-7
  12. Leblouba, M., Tarabin, M., & Zahri, M. (2022). "Probabilistic analysis and simulation of crack propagation in concrete pavements and surfaces". Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-17.
  13. Taklas, M., Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Fageeri, A., & Mohamad, F. (2022). "Concrete-to-concrete shear friction behavior under cyclic loading: experimental investigation". Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.10.005
  14. Leblouba, M. (2022). "Stability analysis of elastomeric bearings in bridge structures". Advances in Bridge Engineering, 3(1), 1-21. https://rdcu.be/c0eI7
  15.  Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Altoubat, S., Maalej, M., & Awad, R. (2022). "Resistance factors for reliability based-design of fiber reinforced concrete suspended slabs in flexure". Journal of Building Engineering, 57, 104911. DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2022.03.004
  16. Awad, R., Barakat, S., Leblouba, M., Altoubat, S., & Maalej, M. (2022). "Reliability-based design of fiber reinforced concrete slabs-on-ground in flexure as per ACI 360". In Structures (Vol. 39, pp. 207-217).  DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2022.03.004
  17. Nassif, N., Zeiada, W., Al-Khateeb, G., & Haridy, S. (2022). "Assessment Of Punching Shear Strength Of Fiber-reinforced Concrete Slabs Using Factorial Design Of Experiments". Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, 16(1).
  18. Rafi, M. M., Lodi, S. H., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Saatcioglu, M., & Palermo, D. (2022). "Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Behavior of RC Frame Strengthened with Buckling-Restrained Bracing". Journal of Structural Engineering, 148(7), 04022076.
  19. Leblouba, M., Altoubat, S., Karzad, A. S., Maalej, M., Barakat, S., & Metawa, A. (2022). "Impact response and endurance of unreinforced masonry walls strengthened with cement-based composites". In Structures (Vol. 36, pp. 262-279). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.12.028
  20. Maksoud, A., Mushtaha, E., Al-Sadoon, Z., Sahall, H., & Toutou, A. (2022). "Design of Islamic Parametric Elevation for Interior, Enclosed Corridors to Optimize Daylighting and Solar Radiation Exposure in a Desert Climate: A Case Study of the University of Sharjah, UAE". Buildings, 12(2), 161. DOI:10.3390/buildings12020161
  21. N Nassif, W Zeiada, G Al-Khateeb, S Haridy, S Altoubat, “Assessment of Punching Shear Strength of Fiber-reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs Using Factorial Design of Experiments", Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 16 (1), pp. 139-154, 2022.

2021​
  1. Azeem, M., Junaid, M. T., & Saleem, M. A. (2021). "Correlated strength enhancement mechanisms in carbon nanotube based geopolymer and OPC binders". Construction and Building Materials, 305, 124748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124748
  2. Junaid, M. T., Karzad, A. S., Elbana, A., & Altoubat, S. (2021). "Experimental study on shear response of GFRP reinforced concrete beams strengthened with externally bonded CFRP sheets". In Structures. DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/839/1/012005
  3. Junaid, M. T., Karzad, A. S., & Leblouba, M. (2021). "Investigation on the properties of ambient cured alkali activated binder concrete". International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 18(5), 1-20. DOI:10.6703/ijase.202109_18(5).018
  4. Rafi, M. M., Lodi, S. H., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Saatcioglu, M., & Palermo, D. (2021). "Shake-Table Testing of Deficient Reinforced Concrete Frame Retrofitted with Buckling Restrained Brace". ACI Structural Journal, 118(3), 161-173.‏ DOI:10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002439
  5. Alotaibi, E., Nassif, N., Alhalabi, M., Al Sebai, H., & Barakat, S. (2021). "Numerical investigation on redundancy of bridges with AASHTO I-girders". Bridge Structures, 17(1-2), 41-50.‏
  6. Ibrahim, B., Leblouba, M., Altoubat, S., & Barakat, S. (2021). "Shear Strength of Externally U-Bonded Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer High-Strength Reinforced Concrete". Materials, 14(13), 3659.‏ DOI:10.3390/ma14133659

2020

  1. Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Saatcioglu, M., & Palermo, D. (2020). "New Buckling-Restrained Brace for Seismically Deficient Reinforced Concrete Frames". Journal of Structural Engineering, 146(6), 04020082.
  2. Altoubat, S., Karzad, A. S., Maalej, M., Barakat, S., & Junaid, T. (2020, June). "Experimental study of the steel/CFRP interaction in shear-strengthened RC beams incorporating macro-synthetic fibers". In Structures (Vol. 25, pp. 88-98). DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2020.02.027
  3. Leblouba, M., & Tabsh, S. W. (2020). "Reliability-based shear design of corrugated web steel beams for AISC 360 specification and CSA-S16 standard". Engineering Structures, 215, 110617. DOI:10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110617
  4. Leblouba, M., Tabsh, S. W., & Barakat, S. (2020). "Reliability-based design of corrugated web steel girders in shear as per AASHTO LRFD". Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 169, 106013. DOI:10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106013
  5. Junaid, M. T., Elbana, A., & Altoubat, S. (2020, April). "Flexural response of geopolymer and fiber reinforced geopolymer concrete beams reinforced with GFRP bars and strengthened using CFRP sheets". In Structures (Vol. 24, pp. 666-677). DOI:10.1016/j.istruc.2020.02.003
2019
  1. Omar, M., Shanableh, A., Hamad, K., Tahmaz, A., Arab, M. G., & Al-Sadoon, Z. (2019). "Nomographs for predicting allowable bearing capacity and elastic settlement of shallow foundation on granular soil". Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12(15), 1-11.
  2. Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Ahmed, M. S., & Al-Toubat, S. (2019). "Shear strength at the interface of precast bridge concrete decks and girders subjected to cyclic loading with varying speeds". Engineering Structures, 196, 109296. DOI:10.1016/J.TWS.2018.12.034
  3. Junaid, M. T., Elbana, A., Altoubat, S., & Al-Sadoon, Z. (2019). "Experimental study on the effect of matrix on the flexural behavior of beams reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars". Composite Structures, 222, 110930. DOI:10.1016/J.COMPSTRUCT.2019.110930
  4. Karzad, A. S., Leblouba, M., Al Toubat, S., & Maalej, M. (2019). "Repair and strengthening of shear-deficient reinforced concrete beams using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer". Composite Structures, 223, 110963. DOI:10.1016/J.COMPSTRUCT.2019.110963
  5. Leblouba, M., Rahman, M. E., & Barakat, S. (2019). "Behavior of polycal wire rope isolators subjected to large lateral deformations". Engineering Structures, 191, 117-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.04.039
  6. Barakat, S., Al-Toubat, S., Leblouba, M., & Burai, E. A. (2019). "Behavioral trends of shear strengthened reinforced concrete beams with externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer". Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 69(5), 579-589.
  7. Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Maalej, M., Al-Toubat, S., & Karzad, A. S. (2019). "Normalized shear strength of trapezoidal corrugated steel webs: Improved modeling and uncertainty propagation". Thin-Walled Structures, 137, 67-80. DOI:10.1016/J.TWS.2018.12.034
2018
  1. Barakat, S., & Leblouba, M. (2018). "Experimental and analytical study on the shear strength of corrugated web steel beams". Steel and Composite Structures, 28(2), 251-266.
  2. Alrefaei, Y., Rahal, K., & Maalej, M. (2018). "Shear strength of beams made using hybrid fiber–engineered cementitious composites". Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(1), 04017177. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001924
  3. Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., & Al-Saadon, Z. (2018). "Shear behavior of corrugated web panels and sensitivity analysis". Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 151, 94-107. DOI:10.1016/J.JCSR.2018.09.010
2017
  1. Altoubat, S., Junaid, M. T., Leblouba, M., & Badran, D. (2017). "Effectiveness of fly ash on the restrained shrinkage cracking resistance of self-compacting concrete". Cement and Concrete Composites, 79, 9-20.
  2. Altoubat, S., Rieder, K. A., & Junaid, M. T. (2017). "Short-and long-term restrained shrinkage cracking of fiber reinforced concrete composite metal decks: an experimental study". Materials and Structures, 50(2), 1-15. DOI:10.1617/S11527-017-1011-0
  3. Shaikh, F. U. A., Maalej, M., and Salah Altoubat. (2017). "Ductile fibre reinforced cementitious composites (DFRCC) for improved corrosion durability of reinforced concrete columns". AIMS Materials Science (AIMS Press, USA) Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 1078-1094. DOI:10.3934/MATERSCI.2017.5.1078
  4. Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Altoubat, S., Junaid, T. M., & Maalej, M. (2017). "Normalized shear strength of trapezoidal corrugated steel webs". Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 136, 75-90. DOI:10.1016/J.TWS.2018.12.034
  5. Leblouba, M., Junaid, M. T., Barakat, S., Altoubat, S., & Maalej, M. (2017). "Shear buckling and stress distribution in trapezoidal web corrugated steel beams". Thin-walled structures, 113, 13-26. DOI:10.1016/J.TWS.2017.01.002
  6. Chikh, B., Mebarki, A., Laouami, N., Leblouba, M., Mehani, Y., Hadid, M., ... & Benouar, D. (2017). "Seismic structural demands and inelastic deformation ratios: a theoretical approach". Earthquakes and Structures, International Journal, 12(4), 397-407. https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2017.13.1.059
  7. Benyoucef, A., Leblouba, M., & Zerzour, A. (2017). "Stiffness and energy dissipation of Oval Leaf Spring mounts under unidirectional line loading". Mechanics & Industry, 18(4), 414. DOI:10.1051/MECA/2017012
  8. Junaid, M. T., Kayali, O., & Khennane, A. (2017). "Response of alkali activated low calcium fly-ash based geopolymer concrete under compressive load at elevated temperatures". Materials and Structures, 50(1), 1-10. DOI:10.1617/S11527-016-0877-6
  9. AlHamaydeh, M., Barakat, S., & Nasif, O. (2017). "Optimization of Support Structures for Offshore Wind Turbines using Genetic Algorithm with Domain-Trimming (GADT)".

Selected Conference Proceedings/Presentations:​
2022​​
  1. Al-Sadoon, Z. A., Karzad, A. S., Sagheer, A., & AlHamaydeh, M. (2022). "Proof-of-Concept and Experimental Qualification for a Repairable Buckling-Restrained Brace (Brb)". And Resilience, 32.‏
  2. Alhalabi, M., Fattouh, I. H., Barakat, S., & Altoubat, S. (2022). ​"Evaluation of the Effect of Raw Sunflower Seed Shells on the Workability and Heat of Hydration of Concrete". And Resilience, 36.​
  3. Nassif, N., Ezzat, H., Alhanafy, I., Zeiada, W., & Altoubat, S. (2022). "Impact of Steel-fiber Reinforcement on Concrete P​avements Performance in the UAE". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  4. Taklas, M., Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Fageeri, A., & Mohamad, F. (2022). "Concrete-to-concrete shear friction behavior under cyclic loading: experimental investigation". Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-21.
  5. Mostafa, O., Alotaibi, E., Al-Ateyat, A., Nassif, N., & Barakat, S. (2022). "Prediction of Punching Shear Capacity for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Concrete Slabs Using Machine Learning". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  6. Al-Ateyat, A., Mostafa, O., Alotaibi, E., & Barakat, S. (2022). "Reliability-based calibration for punching shear reduction factor for FRP reinforced slabs". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  7. Mohamad, F., Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., & Taklas, M. (2022). "Reliability analysis of concrete beams reinforced with FRP bars". In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 347, p. 01003).
  8. Fageeri, A., Leblouba, M., Al-Sa'doon, Z., & Barakat, S. (2022). "Evaluation of the energy dissipation capacity of a steel damper". In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 347, p. 03011). EDP Sciences.
  9. Taklas, M., Leblouba, M., Barakat, S., & Al-Sadoon, Z. A. (2022). "Concrete-to-concrete shear friction behavior under cyclic loading". In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 347, p. 01001). EDP Sciences.
  10. Obaid, O., & Leblouba, M. (2023). "Bayesian Networks and Their Application to the Reliability of FRP Strengthened Beams". In International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (pp. 277-284). Springer, Singapore.
  11. Nofal, O., Leblouba, M., & Tabsh, S. (2023). "Statistics and Probabilistic Modeling of Construction Materials Used in the UAE". In International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (pp. 304-314). Springer, Singapore.
  12. Elbaz, Y., Naeem, M., Leblouba, M., & Arab, M. G. (2022). "Cyclic Performance of 3D-Printed Snakeskin-Bioinspired Interfaces". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  13. Elbana, A., Khennane, A., Al-Deen, S., & Junaid, M. T. (2022). "Multi-Scale Modelling of Particulate Composite". Environmental Sciences Proceedings, 12(1), 23.
  14. Rammal, R., Arab, M. G., Junaid, M. T., & Omar, M. (2022). "Use of alkali-activated binders for deep mixing applications in UAE". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
  15. Al Sabouni, U. F., Al-Sadoon, Z. A., & Junaid, M. T. (2022). "The Effect (s) of Height of Dual-System Reinforced Concrete Buildings upon the Performance and Progression of Collapse using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis". In 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
2021
  1. Al Sebai, H. M., Barakat, S., & Arab, M. (2021). "A Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls". In IFCEE 2021 (pp. 267-277).
  2. Alrouh, N., Maalej, M., & Barakat, S. (2021). "Modeling the Shear Strength of FRP-Strengthened Rc Beams Using Artificial Neural Networks". In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 1047, pp. 207-213). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
  3. Al Sebai, H. M., Barakat, S., & Arab, M. "A Reliability-Based Design Optimization of Cantilever Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls". In IFCEE 2021 (pp. 267-277).
  4. Altoubat, S., Nassif, N., & Maalej, M. (2021). "Experimental Study on Punching Shear Strength of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Slabs". In RILEM-fib International Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Concrete (pp. 166-173). Springer, Cham.
2020​
  1. Altoubat, S., Karzad, A. S., Leblouba, M., Maalej, M., & Estephane, P. (2020). "Masonry Walls Strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Blast Load". In RILEM-fib International Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Concrete (pp. 883-894). Springer, Cham.
  2. Nassif, N., Altoubat, S., Maalej, M., Estephane, P. (2020) "Punching Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs with Macro Synthetic Fibers". Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Smart Materials Research 13-16 November 2019, Brisbane, Australia. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 856, pp. 1-7.  Published under license by IOP Publishing Ltd on 1 May 2020. 
  3. Alfarra, H., Maalej, M., Barakat, S. (2020). "Shear Strengthening of T-Section RC Beams Using Double-Side Externally Bonded CFRP" Proceedings of the fifth International Conference on Building Materials and Construction (ICBMC 2020) 26-29 February 2020, Tokyo, Japan, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 829, pp. 1-12.
  4. Junaid, T., Karzad, A. K., Elbana, A., (2020). "Experimental study on the shear behavior of GFRP reinforced concrete beams strengthened using CFRP sheets", Malaysia, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 83.
  5. Junaid, T., Karzad, A. S., Altoubat, S. , (2020)."Stress-strain behaviour and strength properties of ambient cured geopolymer concrete", Malaysia, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 839.
  6. Barakat, S., "Design of the base isolation system with artificial neural network models",(2020). The 4th International Conference on Compute and Data Analysis (ICCDA 2020), Silicon Valley, San Jose, USA.
  7. Awad, R., Barakat, S., Altoubat, S., Leblouba, M., (2020). "Reliability-Based Design for the Flexural Capacity of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Slabs on Ground", 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Concrete Technology (ICSECT'20), Lisbon, Portugal April 19 - 21.
  8. Al-Farra, H., Maalej. M., and Barakat, S., (2020). "Shear Strengthening of T-Section RC Beams Using Double-Side Externally Bonded CFRP", The fifth International Conference on Building Materials and Construction (ICBMC 2020), Tokyo, Japan.
  9. Jarah, B., Arab, M.G., Junaid, M.T., Omar, M., (2020). "Effect of Alkali Activator Type on the Local UAE Sand Treated with Alkali Activated Binders" 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20) October 18 - 20, 2020 | Lisbon, Portugal.
2019
  1. Altoubat, S., Maalej, M., Leblouba, M., Karzad, A.S., (2019).​ "Experimental Study on the out-of-plane strengthening of unreinforced masonry walls using cement-based fiber composites". Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ISCEE'18), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3-4 December 2019.
  2. Al-jumaili, I., Barakat, S., and Al-Sadoon, Z., (2019). "Experimental compression tests on the Stability of Structural Steel Tubular Props", 4th International Sustainable Buildings Symposium (ISBS2019), Texas, USA
  3. Karzad, A. S., Al-Sadoon, Z., Leblouba, M., and Maalej, M. (2019). "Experimental Investigation of the Flexural Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete". 2nd International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy,  ICMTE 2019, Malyasia;
  4. Arab, M., Junaid, M. T., Omar, M., Zeiada, W., Shanableh, A., Rammal, R., (2019). "Using Alkali-Activated Binders to Improve UAE Dune Sand", Proceedings of the 4th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'19) Rome, Italy.
  5. Yousuf, F., Junaid, M.T.,  Altoubat, S., (2019). "Drying Shrinkage Performance of Ambient Cured Blended Alkali-Activated Concrete", Defect and Diffusion Forum, 394, 109–114, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ddf.394.109
  6. Obaid, L., Alani, S., Omar, M., Barakat, S., Arab, M., Leblouba, M., Shanableh, S.,  Tahmaz, A., (2019). "The Development of a Local Ground Motion Prediction Equation from Recorded Data", 4th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'19), Rome, Italy.
  7. Shweiki, A., Junaid, M. T., Barakat, S., (2019)."Flexural Characteristics of Mortar Cement Reinforced With 3D-Printed Polymer", 4th International Conferencerence on Structural Engineering and Concrete Technology (ICSECT'19), Rome, Italy.
Books
  1. ​A. Shanableh, M. Maalej, S. Barakat, S. Al-Toubat, M. Omar, R. Al-Ruzouq, and K. Hamad. (2017) "Proceedings of the Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems".  MATEC Web of Confrences Vol. 120.​
​Selected Master/Ph.D. Thesis:​
  • Haj Fattouh, Ibrahim. MSc thesis titled: "Flexural Creep Behavior of Pre-Cracked Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams" Under the supervision of Prof. Salah Altoubat and  Dr. M.Talha Junaid.
  •  Awad, Raghad. MSc thesis titled: "Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Slabs: Reliability Analysis and Calibration of Strength Reduction Factors" Under the supervision of Prof. Samer Barakat and Prof. Salah Al-toubat.
  • Nassif, Nadia. MSc thesis titled: "Punching Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Macro Synthetic Fibers" Under the supervision of Prof. Salah Al-toubat and Prof. Mohamed Maleej.
  • Balaji Palani Silvaraj, PhD thesis titled: "Wire Rope Isolation System for Shock and Vibration Control" co-supervised by Dr. Moussa Leblouba.
  • Karzad, AbdulSaboor, MSc thesis titled: "Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beam s Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer" under the supervision of Dr. Salah Altoubat and Prof. Mohammed Maalej.
  • Eman Nayef Alburai, MSc thesis titled: "Behavioral Trends of RC Beams Strengthened in Shear with Externally Bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (EB-FRB)" under the supervision of Prof. Samer Barakat and Dr. Salah Altoubat.
  • Mohammed Baroud, MSc thesis titled: "One Dimensional Dynamic Nonlinear Site Response Analysis: Application on the City of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates" under the supervision of Dr. Moussa Leblouba and Dr. Maher Omar.


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