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Behavior of low strength RC beams strengthened With FRP sheets

by : Wisam Elhammali Mansour  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Youssef
( Shear behaviour; flexural behavior; low strength concrete; CFRP sheets; RC beams )

Integrated Point Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Approach for Facility Management

by : Mohamed Magdeldin Mahmoud Adel Zaher -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Supervisor:
Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning; Facility Management; Neural Networks; 3D Laser Scanning. )

Analyzing Engineering-Related Delays of Construction Projects in Yemen Using Quality Function Deployment

by : Salah Aldeen Abdo Mahdi salah -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Construction delays, Delays and claims causes, Quality function deployment (QFD), Yemen )

" Shear Behavior Of Recycled Aggregates R.C Beams With Openings" (

by : Mohamed Khamis Metwally Mesrega -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed
Housing & Building National Research Center
( beam; Normal; Recycled; Coarse; Opening )

Experimental Study on punching Shear Behavior of RC Flat Slabs According to the Egyptian Code

by : Mahmoud Mohamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi Mabrouk
( Punching, flat slabs, flexural reinforcement, shear reinforcement, crack pattern. )

Numerical Modeling of Apex Connections in Cold-Formed Steel Gable Frames

by : Arwa Mohamed Naguib Ahmed Ali  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Hossam Eldien Elanwar
( Cold-formed steel, Finite element modeling, Apex connection, Ultimate capacity, Failure modes. )

Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Torsion strength of Steel Hollow Square Sections strengthened with CFRP wraps.

by : Ihab Ramadan Moustafa Mohamed  -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
( CFRP; De-bonding; SHS; Strengthening; Torsion )

3D-Modeling of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges and ‎Fluid-Structure ‎Interaction Domains

by : Mohamed Osama Ibrahim Elgohary  -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El Latif Attia
( Air Bridge Stayed Domain Modeling )

Computational and Experimental Study of The Mechanical Behavior Of Grouted Sleeve Splice Connections For Precast Concrete Construction Under Axial Tensile Load

by : Abdallh Mostafa Soliman  -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam Abdel-Ghafour Hodhod
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim
( Grouted Splice; Bond Strength, Confinement Stress; Mechanical Splices; Precast Concrete Connections; bar embedment length. )

Numerical Experimental Study On Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened With Ferrocement And Subjected To Biaxial Loading

by : Nada Mohamed Reda -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi
( Experimental study; Strengthened RC columns; Ferrocement; Biaxial loading; Wire mesh )

Impact Resistance of Geopolymer Concrete Based on GGBS.

by : Moussa Mohamed Moussa Nafei -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Geopolymer concrete (GPC); Impact resistance; Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS); Silica fume (SF); Fiber reinforced concrete. )

Shear Behavior of Concrete Wide Beams Reinforced by Spiral Stirrups

by : Yasser Yehia Farag Mahmoud -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ahmed Alaa ElAnsary
( Shear resistance; Reinforced concrete; Wide beams; Spiral; Stirrups. )

Calibration to the Seismic Provisions for Steel Moment Resisting Frames in the New Proposed Egyptian Code for Steel Structures

by : Hossam Hamdy Ahmed Mohamed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal El Din Osman
( Code calibration; Response modification factor; Conventional Pushover analysis; Time history analysis; Steel moment resisting frames )

punching of Reinforced concrete slab-column connections subjected to combined axial loads and unbalanced moments

by : Ahmed Gamal Mohamed Abd El-gawad -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally
( Punching; Slab-column connections; Axial loads; Unbalanced moments; ANSYS )

Risk-based assessment of the response modification factor for adequate-ductility RC frames

by : Ehab Emad Fawzy Ayad -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( R-factor; collapse; fragility; spectral shape; OpenSees )

Seismic Effects On Deep Tunnels Including Soil Interface Friction

by : Amr Ibrahim Abdelaziz Mohamed -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Osman Mohamed Osman Ramadan
( Circular Tunnels; Slippage Condition; S-waves; P-waves; Soil-tunnel interface )

Effect of seawater as a mixing water and curing water on mechanical properties of geo-polymer mortar and concrete of furnace slag.

by : Adel Abd Elfatah Abd Elfatah -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Tap water, seawater, fly-ash, Geopolymer composite, slag, )

Repair of Prestressed Concrete Beams Using CFRP Strips.

by : Heba Shehata Sayed Ahmed  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : : Dr. Hany Ahmed Aly Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk El-Kashif
( : Repair; CFRP; external bonded; prestressed; post tensioned. )

Seismic Behavior Of Light-Gauge Cold-Formed Steel Stud Walls

by : Mohammed Fathi Abd El-Hamid Belal  -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mohammed Hassanein Serror
Dr. Mohammed Massoud EL-Saadawy
( Cold-formed steel; Light-gauge stud walls; Finite element modelling; Pushover loading; Cyclic loading )

Behavior Of Shallow Wide Rc Beams Under Eccentric Loading.

by : Samer Magdy Mahmoud -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy El Sayed Kassem
Dr. Rasha Tharwat El Senosy
( Shallow Wide beam; Cracks Pattern; Eccentric Load; Ultimate Load; Cracks bundle. )

Utilization of Spent Foundry Sand, Cement Kiln Dust and Steel Slag As Total Replacement of Aggregate in Concrete

by : Mohamed Ahmed Sabry Ismail -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama abdelghafour Hodhod
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
( Spent Foundry Sand, Cement Kiln Dust, Blast furnace slag, By-product aggregates, Compressive strength )

Laboratory Testing And Numerical Modelling Of Frame Apex Connections Fabricated From Steel Cold-Formed Sections

by : Mohamed Hosny Zaki Abdelrahman -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Hazem Hossam eldin Al-Anwar
Dr. Maged T. Hanna
( Cold-Formed Sections; Apex Connections; Experimental Testing; Finite Element Modelling; Self-drilling Screw Connection )

Seismic Analysis of High-Rise Buildings with Floating Columns

by : Ahmed Mohamed Saeed Mohamed Azab -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
( Floating Columns; High-rise buildings; seismic analysis; ETABS )

Assessment Of Cyclic Behavior Of Frame Corner Connections Fabricated From Steel Cold-Formed Sections

by : Yasser Nasr Ibrahim Mostafa -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Hazem H. Elanwar
Dr. Maged T. Hanna
( Cold-formed sections; Corner connection; Cyclic loading; Finite element modelling; Self-drilling screws )

  Numerical study of protective concrete wall panels performance in resisting blast loads. 

by :  Ahmed Mokhtar Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia 
(  Blast resistance; sacrificial layers; concrete reinforced panels; behavior under blast loading; analytical modeling of blast loading  )

CFRP Strengthening of Steel-RC Composite Beams- A Parametric Study

by : Mona MahmoudAbdElfattah -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid AbdLatif Attia
Dr .Metwally Abd ELAziz
Dr .Mohamed Mohieeldien, Beni-Suef University
( Composite I -beam; Strengthing; Non-linear analysis; Fiber; I-beam; )

“Use of steel fibers to enhance mechanical properties of concrete subjected to high temperature".

by : Hossam El_din Saleh Abd El_Hamed  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
( Steel fiber reinforced concrete; Flexure Ultimate Load; Splitting Ultimate Load; Compressive Ultimate load. )

Study the effect of New Additives on Compressive Strength and Shear strength of Concrete

by : Amira Maawd Ali Eid -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El attar
Dr. Osama Abd Elghafure Hodhod
Dr. Nora Ahmed Ragab , Ahram Canadian University
( Shear Strength ; Compressive strength; Nano Silica ; Glass fiber ; Carbon fiber )

Numerical modelling and system identification of a historic masonry structure in Historic Cairo using dynamic investigation tests

by : Ahmad Reda Abd-Elslam -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Shrief Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Adel Galal El-Attar
( Dynamic identification; Numerical modelling; System identification; Model updating; Neural networks )

Optimum Outrigger Locations In High-Rise Steel Buildings Using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Mohamed Ali Habashi Ali -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Shrief Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Hossam Al-Anwar
( outrigger system; high rise; building; steel buildings; lateral loads; neural networks )

Experimental And Analytical Study On Shear Bond Behavior Of Composite Deck Slab With Shear Connectors.

by : Kareem Mohamed Mohamed AbdElkareem -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
Dr. Hanan Hussein Eltobgy
( Composite deck slab; Shear connectors; Profiled steel sheet; Shear bond behavior; M and K method. )

Investigation Of Response Modification Factor For Mrf-Ebf Dual Frames Designed According To Egyptian Code

by : Amr Essam AboBakr Mohamed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham Al-Sayed Hamed
Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Earthquake reduction factor; eccentrically braced frames; pushover analysis; Dual frames; SAP2000 )

“Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Web Openings Near Supports”

by : Aya Abdel Monem Mohamed Abdel Aty -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ahmed Alaa Elansary
( Shear; Reinforced concrete; Web opening; Supports; and CFRP. )

Analysis of low strength RC beams strengthened with FRP sheets

by : Abdul Rahman Mamoun Ali -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Youssef
( Shear behavior; flexural behavior; low strength concrete; CFRP sheets; finite element method by ANSYS )

Assessment of Seismic Behavior for Eccentric Braced Frame with Vertical Link

by : Nada Nasser Mohamed Sobhy -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A.Mourad.
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally ,Beni-Suef university
( Non-linear analysis; Pushover analysis; Time history analysis; Length of link, Response modification factor. )

Digitizing Material Passport for Sustainable Construction Projects Using BIM

by : Islam Atta Abdullah Othman -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Emad Shaker Bakhoum
( Material Passport; Construction and Demolition Waste Management; Sustainability Assessment; BIM; Modular Construction )

Improving Traditional Planning With Partial Implementation Of Last Planner System In Egypt

by : Mahmoud Abdelmoneim Mohamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim,
Dr. Mona Metwally Hasan Abouhamad
( Last; Planner; System; Partial; Implementation. )

Seismic Performance of Cable-Stayed Bridges with Different Geometric Conditions

by : Nasme:Ahmed Mohamed Fawzy Ghanem -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Aly Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Cable-stayed bridges, Pylon shape, Deck-tower interaction, Effect of changing deck width, Seismic demand in the pylons )

Reliability assessment of stirrups in resisting punching shear in R.C. flat slabs

by : Ahmed Raafat Ghanem -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Abdallah
Dr. Hala Metawie
( Punching shear reinforcement, stirrups, yield strength, slab thickness, multiple leg stirrups )

Design procedure of stay cables for different bridge configurations.

by : Mostafa Elsayed Elrefaay Sorror -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Hazem H. El-Anwar
( Cable-Stayed Bridge, CSI Finite Element, Cables arrangements, Post-Tensioning Cable Forces, Optimization. )

Opportunities And Threats In Using FIDIC Red Book Standard Forms Under The Egyptian Law

by : Omar Ahmed Hicham Kandil -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abdelbadie Yehia
Dr. Tarek Hussein Hamed
( FIDIC Red Book; Egyptian Law; Egyptian Civil Code; Egyptian Administrative Law; Private and Public Works Contracts )

Seismic Resilience Quantification of a Hospital Designed According to ECP-201.

by : Heidi Yosri Mohammad Hosni. -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia.
( Seismic, Resilience, Assessment, FEMA, PACT. )

Comparison Between Finite Element and Different Codes for Determining the Capacity of Composite Beam Column

by : Mohammed Ali Ibrahim Ali Mohammed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Shiref Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mohamed Massoud El Sadaawy
( Composite Column; Concrete Encased; Interaction Diagram; Steel-Core Area )

Investigating the Performance of Nano Silica & Carbon Nano Tubes Concrete Subjected to Elevated Temperature

by : Ahmed Saied Ahmed Abd El-Haleem -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. El-Ataar
Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab
Dr. Mohamed S. El-Feky
( Nano Silica; Carbon Nano Tubes; Fire Resistance; Elevated Temperature; Thermal Effect. )

Novel Technique For Producing Lightweight Blocks From Thermally Treated Cement Kiln Dust and Geopolymer Compounds

by : Reham Abdelmohsen -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
Dr. Mohamed S. El-Feky
( Cement Kiln Dust; Thermal Treatment; Metakaolin; Fly-Ash; light weight blocks. )

Performance-Based Plastic Seismic Design Of Rc Structures Considering Soil-Structure-Interaction

by : Mohamed Kamal-Eldin Mahmoud Hassan Elkazak -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
( Performance-Based Plastic Design (PBPD); Reinforced Concrete Special Moment Frames (RC SMF); Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI); Pushover Analysis; Fragility Curve. )

Laboratory Testing And Numerical Modelling Of Frame Corner Connections Fabricated From Steel Cold-Formed Sections

by : Ahmed Mohamed Massoud  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Hazem H. Elanwar
Dr. Maged T. Hanna
( Cold-formed sections – Corner connection – Experimental testing – Finite element modelling – Self drilling screw connection. )

Effect of using bio-cement on the serviceability limits of reinforced concrete beams.

by : Mohamed Mohsen Mohamed Omran -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed Torkey.
Dr. Khaled Farouk El-Kashif
( Bio-cement; Bio-concrete; Servicability limits; Self-healing; Deflection of beams )

A Proposed Technique To Estimate An Adequate Seismic Gap In Mid-Rise Buildings

by : Abdallah Magdy Shawky Muhammad -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Mostafa M. ElSayed
( Adjacent Buildings; Impact Elements; Time History Analysis; Seismic Joint; Seismic Pounding )

Experimental And Numerical Investigation On Strength Of Eccentrically Loaded Steel Square Hollow Sections.

by : Bassem Mohamed Dawod Ibrahim -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safer
( Non-linear analysis; Eccentric loading; Local buckling; Square hollow section (SHS); Yielding. )

Predicting Indoor Air quality in Buildings Using Internet of Things and Deep Learning

by : Mohamed Atef Badreldin Aly -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Indoor Air Quality; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Buildings Environment; Deep Learning )

Effect of Sand Properties on Fresh and Hardened Concrete Properties "

by : Ahmed Helmy Mohamed Al Mahdy -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek
(Housing and Building National Research Center)
( Fineness Modulus, % of Fine Materials, Sand Equivalent, Methylene Blue Value. )

Vulnerability Based Infrastructure Fund Allocation Optimization Model

by : Mohamed Ahmed Bahaa EL-Din Ahmed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
Dr. Dina Atef Saad
( Optimization; Funding Decisions; Vulnerability; Deterioration Modeling; Infrastructure Rehabilitation. )

Investigation of out-of-Plane Bending Behavior of Precast Concrete Sandwich Panels

by : Mohamed Fawzy Abdel Aziz -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Amer
( Concrete; Sandwich Panels; Insulated Panels; Precast Panels; Flexural Capacity of Precast Concrete Panels )

Investigating the Effect of the Geometry of Blast-Resistant RC Barrier Walls on the Blast Wave Propagation

by : Ismail Kotb Omara Kotb -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Sherif Kamal El-Din Al-Sadek Elwan ,
El-Shorouk Academy
( Blast load; ANSYS AUTODYN®; Explicit dynamics finite element analysis; Reinforced concrete barrier walls; Blast resistant design. )

Cost Analysis of Post-Tensioned Slabs in Multi-Storey Buildings Considering Seismic Effect

by : Osama Khalid Abdelaziz Hamouda -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
( Multi-storey, Post tensioned slab, Comparative analysis, Cost, Seismic. )

Flexural Behavior of Preloaded Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams Strengthened by CFRP or Steel Plates

by : Mohamed Sayed Ahmed Ahmed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Talaat Mostafa
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Recycled Aggregate Concrete; Flexural Strengthening; CFRP; Steel Plate; Preloading Levels )

Behavior of Composite Concrete Columns with Exterior Steel Angles and Batten Plates Using Different Types of Concrete.

by : Dina Salah El Din Mohamed Abd El Aziz -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hossam Abdel-Ghafour Hodhod
( Composite column; Steel fiber concrete; Light weight concrete; Reinforced concrete; Finite element modelling. )

Bim Automated Rft Details Tool For Bem Based Design

by : Ahmed Hegazy Saleh -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yousef F. Rashed
( BIM, Boundary element method, RFT, Revit, Reinforcement )

Analysis Of Rc Beams With Openings Strengthened With Cfrp

by : Yasser Mohamed Magdy Hassan Morsy -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Ali Abdalla
( RC beams; web opening; CFRP sheets; strengthening; finite element )

Wind Induced Response of Outrigger Braced Structures

by : Ahmed Mohamed Yasin Abdel Ghany -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mostafa Mohammed ElSayed
( Wind, Human comfort, Outrigger, High-rise, Dynamic analysis )

Investigating Design Codes Criteria For Post Tensioned Concrete Slabs

by : Ahmed Magdy Abd Elmonem Baraka -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla, Cairo University
( Finite element analysis - Deflection – Stresses Cost analysis – Programming )

Selecting Standard Form of Construction Contracts using Text Analysis and Multi Criteria Decision-Making Techniques

by : Yasmine Mokhtar Hassan Elkhayat -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk – Cairo University
( Standard form of construction contracts, Text Analysis, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making, AHP, TOPSIS. )

Effect Of Steel Fibers Addition And The Alkaline Solution Concentration On Modulus Of Elasticity Of Geopolymer Concrete

by : Marwa Samir Ahmed Mahmoud -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Serag
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd El-Hameed
( Geopolymer concrete; Ground granulated blast furnace slag; Steel Fibers; Alkaline Solution; Young's modulus )

Analysis of truck collision on reinforced concrete columns using applied element method.

by : Ahmed Hamdy Mohamed Zawam  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Equivalent truck frame, applied element method, ELS. )

Life Cycle Carbon Emissions Assessment for Buildings In Egypt

by : Amal Khaled Nasr  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El Said Ibrahim
Dr. Mona Metwally Abou-Hamad
( Life cycle assessment , Life cycle energy analysis , Life cycle carbon emissions analysis , Buildings construction, building materials )

Production of lightweight bricks from palm fronds fibers and cement kiln dust with cement binder or metakaolin based geopolymer composite.

by : Yasser Talaat Osman Mohamed -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Palm fibers, Cement dust, Geopolymer composite, Metakaolin, )

Seismic Response Modification Factor (R) For Steel Concrete Mixed Structures

by : Ayman Mohamed Abd Elrady Abd Elmotagaly -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Response modification factor (R), Steel-Concrete mixed structures, Non-linear static pushover analysis, SAP2000. )

  Effect Of Pile Shaft Free Length And Column-To-Piles Stiffness On The Extent And Hierarchy Of Inelastic Excursions In Bridge Substructure System Due To Seismic Loading 

by :  Hazem wasfy Sadek Tawadros -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr Sameh Samir F.Mehanny
Dr. Mousa Maher Nagiub Farag 
(  Bridges, Seismic response, Ductile behavior, Piles, EC8.  )

Torsional Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Box Section Beams

by : Mahmoud Yasser Mahmoud Khalaf -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
( RC beams; Box Section; Torsion; Twisting angle, Normal Strength Concrete. )

Influence of infill walls on reduction of the seismic gap

by : Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Hamid Omar -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mostafa Abd Elwehab ElSayed
( Infill walls; Separation distance; RC frames; Push over analysis; )

Comparative Analytical Study On Crack Width Of Reinforced Concrete Structures

by : Ahmed Abdel Fattah Abdel Kader Abu El Naas -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Hany Mohamed El-Hashimyو Cairo University
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Flexural cracks, Crack width, Serviceability, Codes provisions, Non-linear FE-analyses )

Numerical Study On The Behavior Of Cfrp-Strengthened Cold-Formed Steel Beams Considering The Effect Of Cohesive Material

by : Ahmed Fathy Ibraheem Abu-Sheasha Khalil -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed Hassanien Serror
Dr. Hazem Hossameldin Elanwar
( Cold-formed steel; Moment resisting frame; Monotonic behavior; Carbon fiber reinforced polymer; strengthening cold formed steel beams. )

Levels Of Damage In Steel Moment Resisting Frames With Expansion Joints Due To Seismic Pounding

by : Abubakr Rabie Ahmed Abubakr -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Osman
( Seismic pounding; Seismic expansion joint; Non-linear analysis; Adjacent buildings )

Study Effect Of Fem Modelling Techniqes & Parameters On Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis Of Mid-Span Concrete Bridges

by : Boules Nabil Wadie Morkos -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
Dr. Mousa M. N. Farag
( Non-Linear Analysis of Bridges; Assumptions; OpenSees; Performance-Based Analysis; Fragility Assessment )

An Expert System for Enhanced Accuracy of Cost Estimating In EPC/Turn-Key Projects

by : Mahmoud Mohamed Sami Metwalli -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abdelbadie Yehia
Dr. Atef Abdelmoghny Ragab ,Misr University
( EPC; Cost; Estimate; Contingency; Fuzzy )

Experimental and Analytical Study of Circular Splice Connection under Lateral Loads

by : Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim Mustafa -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Sign support structures; Circular hollow section; Circular splice connection; Circular end plate )

Study the effect of the complete replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement with Steel Slag-Based Geopolymer on the Properties of Concrete to Operating Load Conditions.

by : Lali Kareem Farhan -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdel Ghafour Hodhod
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Abrasion , OPC , Geopolymer , Goarse aggregare , Steel Slag. )

Numerical Assessment Of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Structures With Soft Story

by : Ibrahim Ragab Attia Ali Sallam -  Phd - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Soft story; Collapse; Earthquake; Strengthening; AEM )

BEHAVIOR Of REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS EXPOSED To HEAT/ FIRE "

by : Abeer Abd –El Kader Mohamed Abd El Rhmann -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed El Said Issa
Dr. Ahmed Abd el Fattah Mahmoud
( Reinforced Concrete Beams, Heat, Numerical Analysis, Exposed to Fire, Residual Capacity and Parametric Study. )

Physical, mechanical and durability properties of nano modified limestone cement concrete

by : Albraa Kamal Osman S alih -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdel-Ghafour Hodhod
( Limestone; Nano silica; Compressive Strength; Permeability; Elevated temperature resistance )

Analytic Hierarchy Process for The Selection of The Optimum Spent Fuel Interim Storage Type And Its Optimum Location In Egypt

by : Nesreen Refaat Bayomi Kotb -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed
( Analytic Hierarchy Process; at-reactor interim storage; centralized interim storage; nuclear power plant; nuclear waste )

Strengthening Of Circular Hollow Sections (Chs) X-Joints

by : Peter Gerges Melek -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Osman
Dr. Sameh M. Gaawan, Helwan University
( Strengthening, Circular, Hollow sections, X-joints, parametric )

Prioritization Of Funding For Historic Structures Rehabilitation

by : Amr Ahmed Omar  -  MSc - 2021
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Morad
Dr. Dina Atef Saad
( (must be 5 words only) Socio-economic benefits: Willingness to Pay; Multi-Objective Optimization; Behavioral Economics; Heritage Conservation )

Optimizing the production of metakaolin based geopolymer concrete under ambient temperature

by : Ahmed Abdelaleim Abdelaleim Elhadidy  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed I. Serag
Dr. Muhammad S. El-Feky
( Geopolymer; Kaolin; Metakaolin; Ambient temperature; alkali activated cement )

Damage Detection In Masonry Piers Of Hydraulic Structures Using Dynamic Measurements

by : Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed Abd Elwaly -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Galal El-Attar
Dr. Ahmed M. Anwar
( Hydraulic Structures; Damage Detection; Masonry Piers; Dynamic Analysis; Damage Index )

Beneficial use of iron and steel slag in green concrete

by : Mohamed Abd El-Badia Fadl -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab
Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar
Dr. Dina M. Sadek
( Iron and Steel Slag; Air-Cooled Slag; Green Concrete; Physico-mechanical Properties; Radiation Shielding )

Mutual Effect Between Tunnels and Close-in Buildings

by : Ahmed Abd Elaziz Elhadidi Hikal -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Mostafa M.Elsayed
( Bored Tunnels; Construction Stage Analysis; Finite Element Analysis; MIDAS; Soil Structure Interaction )

Multi-Objective Optimization of Lean-based Construction repetitive scheduling

by : Mohamed Mahmoud Masoud Soliman Masoud  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hisham Maged Osman
Dr. Dina Atef Saad
( Lean Construction; repetitive scheduling; multi-objective optimization; batch-based scheduling; pull scheduling )

Reliability Analysis of reinforced concrete flat slabs

by : Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Razek -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Abdel Gawad Attia
Dr. Metwally Abdel-Aziz Ahmed
Dr. Morcous Farid Samaan (Higher technological institute 10th of Ramadan)
( Reliability – Reliability Index – PNET Method – Yield line – Flat slabs )

Investigating The Efficiency Of An Innovative Geopolymer Composites As Repairing Material Subjected To High Temperature.

by : Ahmed Saleh Abdalla Moaly -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Geopolymer Composites;Repair;Effeciency;High Temperature )

Using 5d Modelling In Constructability Assessment Of Traditional Structures

by : Mohamed Moataz Abdelrheim El-Marashly -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Abdalla(Cairo University)
Dr. Karim El-Dash
( Constructability; Assessment; BIM; SMART; AHP )

Structural Behavior Of Steel Moment Resisting Frames With Limited Ductility Cladded With External Precast Concrete Panels Under The Action Of Lateral Loads

by : Mohamed Gamal Eldin Khedr Mohamed -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Osman
( Seismic behavior, Cladded Steel frames, Precast reinforced concrete panels, Exterior cladding, Cladding effect )

Seismic Retrofitting Of Gravity Concrete Frames Using Eccentric X-Bracing

by : Ahmed El Sayed Farouk Mahmoud -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Osman
( Seismic retrofitting; gravity concrete frames; eccentric X-bracing; steel eccentric X-bracing; Story shear & drift )

A Study of the Modelling of Rigid and Semi-Rigid End-Plate Steel Connections

by : Elsayed Faisal Salman Elnaday -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Nabil Sayed Mahmoud, Mansoura University
( Steel connections; Extended end-plate; flush end-plate; Rigid connections; Semi-rigid connections. )

Behavior Of Flat Slabs With Shear Reinforcement In Punching

by : Ahmed Hassan Sayed -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabea Mahmoud
( Shear reinforcement; Flat slab; Punching shear; Vertical stirrups; Punching shear capacity. )

Strengthening Of Steel Beams Lateral Torsional Buckling Using Frp

by : Eslam Bahaa El-Dien Mohamed Younes Elalfy -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed Hassanien Serror
Dr. Hazem Hossameldin El-Anwar
( Lateral Torsional Buckling; Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer; carbon fiber reinforcement sheets strengthening; carbon fiber reinforcement plates strengthening. )

Seismic Response Evaluation Of Multi-Storey Buildings With Soft Floor.

by : Mariem Mohamed Abd Al Ghany Ahmed  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Aly Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashef
( : Flexible storey; moment resisting frame; multi-storey building; stiffness; shear wall system. )

Optimizing Execution of Sanitation Networks Projects in Slum Areas

by : Mahmoud Bahi Abd El-Kareem -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Omar Hossam El-Din El-Anwar
( Slum Area; Sanitary Network Upgrading; Network Logistic Analysis; Serviceability Performance Measurement; Genetic Algorithm )

Calibration of Numerical Fem Models and Investigation of Live Load Distribution Factors for Simply Supported Composite Steel I-Girder Bridges According to Eurocode.

by : Mohammed Haitham Mohammed Hosney Ahmed Elshafie -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
( Composite Steel Bridges; Traffic Actions; Modeling Options & Criteria; Live Load Distribution Factors; Finite Element Analysis. )

Repair of Reinforced Concrete Beams Subjected to Torsion Using Ferrocement

by : Sarah Mohammed Yousef AL-Zabidi  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed
( RC beams; Repairing; Ferrocement; Torque; Rotation angle )

Condition Assessment of Bridge Deck Using Ground Penetration Radar

by : Mohamed Ata Abdel Latif Mohamed Selim -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed Hassanien Serror
Dr. Mona Metwally Abou-Hamad
( Bridges Decks; Ground Penetration Radar; Steel Corrosion, Clustering Techniques, Finite Elements Analysis )

" Repair Of Rc Beams Subjected To Torsion Using Steel Plates "

by : Osama Ahmed Mostafa Ali -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed
( Housing & Building National Research Center)
( RC beams; Steel Plates; Torsion; Repair; twisting angle )

Analytical Study on Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP

by : Sayed Samir Elsayed Abdallah -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Ali Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk El-Kashif
Dr. Ahmed M. Anwar
( RC beams – preloaded beams – FRP – carbon fiber sheets )

Numerical study on the rotation capacity of cold-formed steel beams strengthened with steel interconnected part

by : Hussein Shawki Osman Ati -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Hassanien Serror
( Cold-formed steel; Numerical analysis; Rotation capacity; Energy dissipation; Steel interconnected part. )

Evaluation of Lateral Response of Tall Building with New Proposed Outrigger Locations

by : Mahmoud Mohammed Mahmoud Eisa Eisa -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Mostafa M. ElSayed
( Outrigger System; Proposed outrigger location; Seismic Fragility )

"STRENGTHENING OF RC FLAT SLABS WITH CUTOUT OPENINGS"

by : Eslam Hatem Mahmoud El-Mawsly  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ashraf Adel Shawky
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-kashif
( RC slab strengthening, central cutout, steel strips, CFRP, ECC. )

Mechanical Properties Of Light Weight RC Beams Containing Fibers Under The Effect Of Elevated Temperature

by : Mustafa El-Nos Abd Alazeem Ali -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdelgafour Hodhod
( Light weight concrete; Expanded polystyrene beads; Glass fiber; Temperature elevated; Flexural )

The effect of non-uniformity of dimensions on the evaluation of seismic response modification factor for reinforced concrete frames.

by : Manar Gamal Abd Elrahman Mahmoud -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Walid A.A
Dr. Manar M. Hussein
( Response modification factor; pushover; parametric study; ductility factor; non-uniformity in dimension. )

Flexural Behavior of Preloaded and Repaired Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams Using Recycle Concrete

by : Shady Ahmed Amin Aboali  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Galal Tawfik Al-Attar
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Reinforced Concrete, Preloaded Continuous Beams, Recycled Concrete. )

"Shear behavior of Shallow beams casted using high strength self-compacted concrete (HSSCC)" "

by : Mahmoud Ahmed El-Azab Abdelhaleem -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : : Dr. Adel Galal Tawfeek El-Attar
Dr. Tarek Kamal Hassan ,Ain Shams University
( Shear strength; Self-Compacting; Shallow Beams; High Strength; Dowel Action effect. )

Towards a Simplified and Economic Approach of Blast-Resistant Design of Façade Columns with Limited Standoff Distance

by : Fatma Attia Bakr Attia -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( blast loading; column design; Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 3-340-02; Dynamic increase factors DIF; progressive collapse )

“Effect of shear connectors distribution and concrete compressive strength on the shear transfer of one-way composite pre-slabs”

by : Mahmoud Mostafa Mohamed El-Hawary -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud
Dr. Wael Salah El-Din Zaki
( (Shear Transfer; Shear Connectors; Pre-slabs; Interface roughness) )

Numerical Simulation Of Vessel Collision With Cable Stayed Bridge Considering Different Tower Shapes

by : Hatem Kamal Mohamed Abdel Gawad -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Waleed Abdel Latif Atia, Cairo University
( Cable-Stayed Bridge; Vessel Collision; Bridge Tower; Numerical Simulation )

Behavior Of Composite Pre-Flat Slabs In Resisting Punching Shear Forces

by : Wajdi Jaber Baniya Baniya -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Atef Rashed
Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud
Dr. Wael Salah Aldin Zaki
( Composite Pre -Flat Slabs, Shear Reinforcement, Epoxy, Codes, Proposed Equations. )

Derivation of National Expressions for Damping Modification Factor for the Design of Base-Isolated Buildings

by : Mohamed Hesham Mohamed Mohamed Mansour -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Manar Maher Hussein
( Damping Modification Factor; Base-Isolation; Egyptian Seismic Code; Natural and Artificial Ground Motions; Time History Analysis )

Planning of Heritage Buildings Rehabilitation using Digital Documenting and Visualization

by : Mahmoud Samy Mahmoud -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : :Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( 3d Laser Scanning; Photogrammetry; HBIM; Virtual Reality; Optimization )

Multi Criteria Decision Support System to Assess Construction Disputes’ Negotiation Process in Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Maged Mohamed Azab Swelam -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb ElSaid Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed El-Dokhmasey
( Construction; Dispute; Negotiation; Assessment; Egypt )

Planning Utility Infrastructure Requirements in Smart Cities using BIM and GIS

by : Ahmed Akmal Mohamed Othman  -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk – Cairo University
( Smart Cities, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Cellular Automata (CA), Urban Development )

Framework for Water Distribution Networks Rehabilitation in Egypt

by : Nehal Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Elshaboury  -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk – Cairo University
Dr. Tarek Mahmoud Attia – Housing and Building National Research Center
( Infrastructure Asset Management, Condition Assessment, Deterioration Modelling, Optimization Algorithms, Machine Learning Models. )

Fuzzy Model for Assessing Delays in Egyptian Residential Projects

by : Tarek Ibrahim Metwaly El-Rasas -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr,Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Construction delays, questionnaire survey, relative importance index, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and fuzzy logic. )

Analysis and design of diagonally stiffened steel plate shear walls.

by : Amr Ali Hassan Farag Elsayed Elbanna -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mokhtar M. Seddeik
Dr. Sherif S. Safar
( Diagonally stiffened shear wall; Ultimate shear strength; Column stiffness; Diagonal tension; Tension field action. )

Behavior of Composite Steel Girder Bridges under Effect of Blast Loads.

by : Kamel Tamer Kamel Hawash -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Amer
Dr. Sherif Kamal Elwan
( Composite steel bridges; Blast loads; Non-linear analysis; Explosive weight; Behavior of bridges. )



by : Ahmed Mohamed El.said Said Issa -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Talat Mohamed Mostafa
Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Hodhod
Dr. Hatem Hamdy Gheith - Reinforced Concrete, Housing & Building Research Center
( Flat Plates, Punching Shear, Slab-Column Connection, Shear Reinforcement, Vertical Closed Stirrups. )

"Staged Construction Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Different Lateral Load Resisting Systems"

by : Mohamed Ibrahim Metwally Mohamed Ibrahim -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Galal El-Attar
Dr. Ahmed Alaa Elansary
( Tall Buildings; Lateral Load Resisting Systems; One Step Analysis; Staged-Construction Analysis; Shrinkage and Creep. )

Bim Based On Bem With High Performance Computing

by : Ahmed Alaaeldean Mohammed Abdelhaleam Torky -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Boundary element method; Coupled BEM-FEM; BIM-tools; High-rise buildings; GPU computing )

Enhancing Interoperability in Structural Analysis Modeling using BIM

by : Kareem Nabil Mosaad Shoieb.  -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed Hassanien Serror
( Building Information Modeling (BIM); Industry Foundation Classes (IFC); structural analysis domain; interoperability; construction industry. )

Impact Analysis Of Design Changes In Healthcare Construction Projects Using System Dynamics

by : Farouk Gharib Ali Hussien -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Dina Atef Saad
( change order, ripple effect, hospital, simulation, medical )

"Evaluation of Green Roller Compacted Concrete Behavior in Rigid Pavement for Roads"

by : Ibrahim Sobhy Khalil Ibrahim -  Phd - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd El Ghaphor Hodhod
Dr. Zienab Salah El Dien Houssien
( Rigid Pavement; Roads; Green Concrete; Local Byproduct; Nano Materials )

Assessment of nonlinear static procedure for alternate path method for designing reinforced concrete structures against progressive collapse.

by : Mohamed Ayman Mohamed Aly Maidan  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Progressive Collapse, catenary action, UFC, AEM, APM. )

"Repair of R.C. Beams with Openings Subjected to Torsion Using Steel Plates"

by : Ahmed Rashad Rashad Shalaby  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed
( RC beams; Repairing; Opening; Steel plates; Torque )

An Experimental and Analytical Study on the Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Wide Beams

by : Mohammed Abd El-Hamid Zidan Teleb Zidan -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy Elsayed Ali Mahmoud Kassem, Cairo University
Dr. Ahmed Abd-El Fattah Mahmoud , Benha University
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi Mabrouk
( Beams ; Reinforced Concrete ; Shear ; FRP ; Stirrups. )

"Effect of Recycled Coarse Aggregate on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete ".

by : Mostafa Magdy Soliman Ashmawy -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ahmed Alaa Elansary
( Recycled aggregate; Mechanical properties; Physical properties; Columns; Axial loading. )

“Experimental Investigation for the effect of steel fibers on the mechanical properties of recycled concrete beams”

by : Abdelrahman Emad Hamdy -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdallah
Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Naguib Abou-Zeid.
( Sustainable Construction, Steel Fibers, Recycled concrete, Mechanical Properties, Flexural strength. )

   Effect Of The Number Of Floors On Progressive Collapse Of Multi-Story Precast Concrete Structures. 

by :   Mohamed Adel Korany Hassan      -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Salem Hadhoud 
Dr. Mariam Mohamed Ehab Ahmed Ibrahim 
(    Applied Element Method, the effect of number of floors, Precast concrete connections, Progressive collapse analysis, Ordinary moment frames; ELS; Slabs; Rotation Limits.  )

Technology of recycling of marble and Granite powder in production of Bricks and interlock.

by : Aya Ashraf Zakaria Attieh -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) :
( Marble powder, Interlock, compressive strength, abrasion resistance) )

Progressive Collapse of Moment Resisting Steel Frames

by : Mahmoud Samy Ebrahim Mohamed -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally
( Progressive Collapse of Steel Buildings, General Service Administration (GSA), linear Static and Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis, Alternate load path, Prevention of progressive collapse. )

Studying Optimization Of Nonlinear Fe Modelling Parameters For Rc Beams With Case Study Application Of Ledged Rc L-Shaped Beams

by : Samuel Hanna Kamel Yaakop -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
Dr. Hatem H. A. Ibrahim
( Nonlinear Analysis; Optimization; Mesh Size; Verification; Ledge Beam. )

Investigation of Structural Behavior and Critical Wind Velocity of Cable-Stayed Bridges Under Cable Loss

by : Abdel Rahman Mahmoud Shaker Mohamed Morgan -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Cable Loss; Corrosion; Critical Wind Velocity, Cable-Stayed Bridges, Additional Stabilizing Cables. )

Title of the thesis Wind load analysis of two steel buildings connected with a sky-bridge

by : Abdullah Mohamed Fathi Abdel Razeq -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel yehia Akl
Dr. Osman Ramadan
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Yousef ,Ain shams university
( Tall buildings; Sky-bridges; Wind load; Boundary conditions )

PUSHOVER Analysis OF RC BUILDING Frames With Symmetrical SETBACK

by : Ahmed Gamal Fouad Ali -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bahaa E. H. Mahmoud
Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
( Pushover analysis; symmetrical setback; RC frames; seismic capacity )

Optimization of STYROFOAM light weight concrete mix design using Orthogonal Arrays And Neural Networks

by : Amr Hamdy Mohamed Shawat -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdel Ghafor Hodhod
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali
( Neural Networks; Orthogonal arrays; Styrofoam concrete; Mix Design, Machine learning; )

Numerical Evaluation Of Response Modification Factor For Rc Structures Under The Effect Of Vertical And Horizontal Ground Motions.

by : Abdelrahman Mohammed Hussein Ahmed -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Vertical Ground motion, Response modification factor, Ductility, Over-strength, Redundancy, AEM. )

Behavior Of Coupled Walls With High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams.

by : Mostafa Hassan Fathi Abdel-Hafeez  -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( High performance fiber; coupled walls; coupling beams; lateral loads; AEM )

“Flexural Behavior of Geopolymer reinforced Concrete Beams”

by : Mahmoud Ibrahim Ibrahim Nafee Behery -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Khafaga, Housing and Building National Research Center
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
( Geopolymer Concrete; Flexural Behavior; Ductility )

Structural Evaluation for Models of non-Engineere Residential Buildings in Egypt Subject to Vertical and Earthquake Loads

by : Khaled Mohammed Ibrahym Mohammed -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Osman M. Ramadan
Dr. Mohammed S. Ahmed
Housing and Building National Research Center
( non-engineered buildings - linear dynamic analysis - deficiencies )

Seismic response modification factor for reinforced concrete frames based on non-linear pushover analysis and its effect on seismic gaps.

by : Walaa Mohammed Abd el-Salam el-Hereby -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El-Latif Attia.
( :Response modification factor, Ductility, Reinforced Concrete Frames, Seismic Gaps, Pushover Analysis. )

Effect of web openings on the critical local buckling load of I-shaped plate girders considering stiffeners

by : Hedia Ramadan Riead Mahmoud -  MSc - 2020
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. amal Ghamry Metwally
( Web openings; buckling load; I-shaped; plate girders; stiffeners )

Parametric Study on the Live Load Distribution Factors for Multi-Girder Composite Steel Bridges According to the Egyptian Code for Bridges

by : Mina Kamal Fares Boules -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum (Cairo University)
Dr. Hanan ElTobgy (Banha University)
( Load Distribution Factors; Steel Bridges; Structural Analysis; Finite Element Analysis; Egyptian Code for bridges. )

Behavior of Short H.S.C Composite Steel Columns Repaired By CFRP and Subjected to Uni-Axial and Biaxial Eccentric Loading

by : Karim Salah Al-Adawy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : DR./ Magdy Elsayed Kassem
DR./ Nasser F. Elshafey
( H.S.C ; Composite Columns ; Repaired ; CFRP ; Eccentric Loading )

Progressive collapse assessment of post-tensioned reinforced concrete flat slab structures using AEM.

by : Amgad AlaaEldin Naeem Mahrous -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Named M. Salem
( Progressive collapse; Post-tensioned; ELS; AEM; Slabs; Rotation limits. )

An Efficiency Factor Model of Normal and High-Strength Concrete Bottle-Shaped Struts.

by : Omar Mahmoud Mohamed Elmeligy.  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour A. Ghoniem.
Dr. Salah El-Din El-Metwally., Mansoura University.
( Strut-and-Tie Model; Efficiency Factor; Bottle-shaped Struts; ABAQUS; Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis. )

Estimating of Site Overheads for Residential Projects in Egypt Using Neural Network Model

by : Ahmed AlaaEl-Din AbdEl-Razik Ramadan -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A.B. Yehia
Dr. Atef A. Ragab
( Cost Estimation; Site Overheads; Residential; Artificial Intelligence; Neural Network )

Optimum Water Network Rehabilitation Strategies Using Genetic Algorithms

by : Mohammed Ragab Mohammed Barakat  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
Dr. Emad Elsaid Elbeltagi
( Water networks; Condition Assessment ; ANN; Optimization; Rehabilitation )

Analytical Study On Flexural Behavior Of Rc Beams Externally_ Strengthened With Frp Composites

by : Asem ahmed abdelkader mandy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. HAMED MOHAMED.SALEM
Dr. KHALED FAROUK OMAR ELKASHEF
( Preloaded RC beams; strengthening; fiber reinforced polymers; ACI equation; preloading factor. )

Punching Shear Analysis of Bonded Post-Tensioned Flat Slabs

by : ahmed mahmod ahmed elrefai -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
( Punching failure; Post-Tensioned Slab; Slab Column Connection; Flat Slab; shear reinforcement. )

Shear behavior of recycled aggregate reinforced concrete beams.

by : Ahmad L. DH. ALMUTAIRI -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ali Kareem Al-asadi
( Crushed concrete aggregate; Cracks; Shear strength; Reinforced concrete beams. )

Snengthening of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Different Techniques

by : Osama Megahed Ahmed El-Battawy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Deep Beam; Shear Strengthening; CFRP; Strut and Tie; Inclined Stirrups )

Resisting Of Punching Shear In Flat Slabs Using Different 'Techniques

by : Omer Mohammed Elhassan -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi
( Punching shear, flat slabs design, shear reinforcement system, closed stirrups, embedded steel beams. )

Torsion Behavior Of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams With Openings

by : Omar Maghraby Abd El-Mageed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed,Housing & Building National Research Center
( RC beams; Steel fiber; Torsion; Twisting angle )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Wide Beams Made of Recycled Aggregates

by : Marwan Saad Alazzawi -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha T.S. Mabrouk
( Wide-Shallow Beams, Beams Made of Recycled Aggregates, Longitudinal Reinforcement, Stirrups Reinforcement, Width to depth ratio. )

Behavior of post-tensioned slabs with openings

by : Ahmed Fakhr Mohamed Mohamed Ghozy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Aly Abdalla
( post-tensioned; slabs; openings; RAM CONCEPT V6.0; ANSYS V19.0; )

Evaluating Response Modification Factor For Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Structures

by : Mahmoud Mohamed Sayed Mohamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
Dr. Mostafa M. ElSayed
( Structure analysis, Seismic analysis, non-linear analysis, Response modification factor, Reinforced concrete shear wall structures. )

Optimizing Labors Productivity in Egypt using Regression and ANN Prediction Models

by : Amr Farouk Azmy Meselhy Hegazy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham M. Osman
Dr. Mona M. Abouhamad
( Productivity; ANN; Regression; Construction; Optimization )

Smart Optimal Seismic Response Control of Boundary Modeled and Analyzed High Rise Structures using Magnetorheological Dampers

by : Peter Fakhry Fouad Faheem -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( structural control; high-rise buildings; MR dampers; coupled finite-boundary element method; particle swarm optimization; genetic algorithm. )

Finite Element Modelling Of R.C Shear Walls Strengthened With Cfrp Subjected To Cyclic Loading

by : Amr Hany Ahmed Abdalla -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram M. A. Torkey
Dr. Khalid Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( CFRP - Finite Element – Lateral Loads – R.C Shear Walls – Strengthening )

Size Effect on Shear Strength of Normal and Wide Beams With Normal and High Strength Concrete

by : Mohamed Gamil Elsayed Megahed -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. B. Yehia
( shear strength; concrete beams; size effect. )

Nonlinear Seismic analysis of skewed bridges with different Geometry configurations

by : Khaled Abo-El-Saud Abd-El-Latif -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Atef Sami Gendy
Dr.Osman Mohammed Osman Ramadan
( Skew bridges; Nonlinear seismic analysis; Concrete bridges; )

Developing A novel Geopolymer Using Marble Dust

by : BsmaAbdallaAbdelgadir Osman -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd EL-Ghafour Hodhod
( Marble dust; silica fume; fly ash; geopolymer paste. )

Effect Of Brick Walls On Behavior Of Concrete Structures

by : Islam Abdel Maksoud Hussein Abdel Maksoud -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan El Zanaty
( Infilled frame, Earthquake, RC buildings, seismic design, SAP200, Egyptian Code. )

Alternative Method For Evaluating Progressive Collapse For High Rise Buildings With Transfer Slab

by : Tamer Mohamed Saad Mohamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Osman
( Progressive collapse; High Rise Buildings; Transfer Slab )

Utilizing steel Braces for Seismic Retrofitting of School Buildings with Open Ground Storey

by : Shafik Farid Shafik Elshazly -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahia Akl
Dr. Osman Mohammed Ramadan
Dr. Tarek Abdel-Moneim Sharaf
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University
( School buildings, Soft storey, Seismic analysis, Retrofitting, Pushover analysis. )

A Risk Assessment Model for Wastewater Treatment and Seawater Desalination PPPs in Egypt

by : Rania Raafat Mohamed Shams El-Din -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Elsaid Ibrahim
( Public private partnership, water sector, risk, hierarchal fuzzy logic systems, Egypt )

Automated preliminary Structural Design Using Building Information Modeling

by : Rana Abdel Fattah Ahmed Hendawy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahia Aid (Thesis Advisor)
( The role of programming in the development of BIM— Building Information Modeling — Automated preliminary design-Beams design-Columns design-Slabs design-footing design-Calculating of Quantity-Redesign. )

Evaulation Of Seismic Provisions Pertaining Minimum Required Separation Distance Between Adjacent Mid-Rise Rc Buildings

by : Mohamed Asaad Mohamed Awad -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed H. Amer
Dr. Walid Abdel-latef Attia
Dr. Mostafa M. ElSayed
( Seismic Pounding, Separation distance, Adjacent buildings, Seismic analysis, fragility )

Experimental Investigation of Fire Effect on Punching Shear Resistance of Slabs Strengthened with CFRP Fan

by : Reda Khaled Abu Elfottouh Ali -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Flamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem
Dr. Hatem Hamdy Gheith (Housing & Building National Research Center)
( Flat slab,-Punching shear, Strengthening technique, CFRP )

New Definition For Torsional Irregularity Based On Floors Rotations Of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

by : Khaled Mohammed Alaa Ibrahim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El.kashif
( Torsional irregularity, Dual System Buildings, Floors Rotations and Nonlinear dynamic analysis. )

Delay Claims - A BIM and Text Mining Approach

by : Akram Hammam Mohamed H -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El Said
Dr. Omar El-Anwar
( Delay Claims; Text Mining; BIM; Data Mining;IFC )



by : Hassan Ahmed Hassan Ahmed -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) :
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Using Building Information Models For Issuing Electronic Building Permits (E-Permit)

by : Khaled ahmed ahmed Mahmoud -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wael Mohamed Khalil El-Degwy
Dr. Mohamed Magdy Abd-Elaziz Noor
( BIM ; Permit ; Archicad ; Electronic chick ; Fornax )



by : Mai Mohamed Abdel Hamid Sheta -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) :
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by : Muhammed Ali Maher Muhammed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) :
( )

Novel Geopolymer Composite for Restoration of Historical Buildings

by : Ehab Mohamed Abd Elmoaty Saed  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
( Geopolymer composite, stones, bond strength, shear strength flexural strength, tensile strength, mode of failure. )

Design Of Steel Plate Girders With Very Thin Webs Under Pure Bending

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Abousdira -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb M. E. Abdel-Ghaffar
( Web slenderness; Plate girder; Buckling; Steel; Bending capacity )

Effect of Reinforcement on Punching Shear Behavior of Flat Slab

by : Ahmed Moheb Ibrahim Elhussiny -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Talat Mostafa
Dr. Mohamed Rabea Mahmoud
( Flat Slabs; Slab-Column Connection; Shear Reinforcement; Headed shear studs; Punching shear. )

Assessment Of Multistorey Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures Subjected To Fire Using Aem

by : Mohamed Samy Youssif El-Bayomy  -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Progressive collapse; Fire; Temperature; ELS; AEM; Material deterioration )

"Strengthening Of Deficient RC Columns Subjected To Concentric And Eccentric Loads-

by : Abdelrahman Hazem Mohamed Ebrahim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( :Column Strenghening, Deficient RC Column, Eccentric.& Concentric. Loading RC Jacket; Steel Jacket; CFRP Wrapping )

Optimal Selection of Integrated Project Procurement Strategies

by : Ahmed Salah Ahmed Yehia Mohamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham Maged Osman — Cairo University
( Construction Procurement Strategy- Case Based Reasoning - Decision Tree -Project - Procurement - recision Support System- Construction Projects Planning )

Strengthening Of R.C Short Columns With External Carbon Fiber Polymers

by : Mahmoud El.Sayed Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy El.Sayed Kassem
Dr. Nasser Fikry El.Shafey
( Reinforced Concrete; carbon fiber; finite element models; cohesive zone model; parametric study. )

Flexural Behavior of Composite Reinforced Beams Composed of High Strength and Normal Strength Concrete Hybrid with Geopolymer Composites

by : Ahmed Kareem Salim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
Dr. Khaled Farooq Omar El-Kashif
( Reinforced, Concrete, Geopolymer composites, Composites system, High strength concrete. )

Mechanical properties and durability of synthesized geopolymer composites based on metakaolin, silica fume and slag

by : Ahmed Bahig Abd El-Hamid Mohamed Ahmed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Cement Kiln Dust; Slag; Metakaolin; Geopolymer Concrete; Compressive strength )

Numerical Method to Optimize the Addition of Nano Silica into Concrete Mixture Using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Mohamed Safwat Mohamed Osman -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Osama Abdalgafour HodHod
( Concrete Mixing; Nano Silica; Silica Fume; Compressive Strength; Artificial Neural Network )

Seismic Fragility Of Continuous Bridges Considering Wave Passage And Soil-Structure Interaction Effects

by : Amin Abdel-Menem Kotb Abdel-Motaleb -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh Samir Fahmy Mehanny
Dr. Osman Mohamed Osman Ramadan
( Wave passage effect; Soil-structure-interaction; Incremental dynamic analysis; Seismic fragility; Continuous bridges )

Assessment Of Progressive Collapse Capacity Of Dual Steel Concentrically Braced Frames With Semi-Rigid Connection

by : Abdullah Mohammed Mahmoud AL-Saied AL-Falahgy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherief Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Progressive Collapse; Steel Bracing Moment Resisting Frame; Spring Component Model; Rigid connection; Semi-Rigid Connection; Extended End-Plate; Linear Time-History Analysis. )

Investigating Seismic Response of Skew Bridges for Various Permutations of Geometric Design Parameters and Abutment Bearings Articulations

by : Mina Fayez Fahkry Soliman -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh Samir F. Mehanny
Dr. Mostafa M.ElSayed
( Skew bridges, Seismic effects, Finite element, Design response spectrum )

I valuation of Seismic Response Modification Factor Based on Nonlinear Static Analysis For Reinforced Concrete Frames With Transfer Slab.

by : Mina Ibrahim Fahmy Salib -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Nonlinear Static analysis; Response modification factor; Transfer slab; Plastic hinge; pushover analysis curve. )

Investigation Projectile Penteration In Concrete Blocks Reinforced By Aluminum

by : Eman Mohamed MostafaMahmoued -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yassin Ibrahim Laissy, PriceMedina monawara
( Penetration, Concrete, Projectile, Aluminum, AUTODYN 3D )

Using Nano Silica And Steel Fibers To Enhance The Properties Of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

by : Mohamed Abdelmoniem Aly Hamza -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek
( :lightweight concrete, high strength concrete, lightweight aggregate, nano silica, steel fibers )

Progressive Collapse assessment of precast prestressed reinforced concrete beams using applied elements method

by : Magdy Mohamed Soliman Mohamed Ahmed Alanani  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud
Dr. Mariam Mohamed Ehab Ahmed Ibrahim
( Applied Element Method; Precast concrete connections; Progressive collapse analysis; Ordinary moment frames; prestressed )

Tite of Thesis Lirengthening Of R.C. Flat Slabs With Cut-Out Edge Openings

by : Faisal Walid Hafez -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Ali Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El Kashif
( lengthening, R.C. Flat slab, Edge opening, Steel Bars, Steel Plates, CFRP Sheets, ECC. )

Effect Of Steel Fibers On Shear Behavior Of Recycled Aggregate Reinforced Concrete Beams

by : Mohamed Hamdy Ewees Genedy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabei Mahmoud, (Cairo University)
Dr. Ahmed Shabaan Abdelhay, (Beni-Suef University)
( RC Beams; Shear Behavior; Steel Fibers; Recycled Coarse Aggregate; Stirrups. )

The Impact Of External Hazards On Power Plants Structures

by : Rania Mohsen Abdel-Haleem Ibrahim Elsepai -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Aly Abdalla
Dr. Eehab Ahmed Khalil Badr Aldin
( Nuclear; Power plant; Vessel; Reactor; Shielding, Buttresses. )

Investigatiniacfttiency of using Carbon Fiber Polymer for strengthening steel truss bridge members.

by : Islam Alaa El-Din Ismaile -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
( CRFP sheet, Steel Truss Members, Finite Element Modelling, ANSYS Model, Buckling, Bridge Strengthening. )

Seismic Performance of Mid-Rise RC Shear Wall Buildings Under Different Retrofit Techniques.

by : Mai Sayed Abd Elsamie Abd ElHafez -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Sherif Ahmed.Mourad
Dr. Mostafa M. Elsayed
( Retrofitting Techniques; Seismic behavior; Pushover analysis; Fragility curves; Medium-Rise Buildings. )

Seismic Behavior Of Retrofitted Steel Moment Connections

by : Moataz Ahmed AbdelAzim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Mostafa Ramadan
( Seismic performance; Retrofitted moment connections; Beam stiffeners; Cover plates; Nonlinear analysis. )

Framework for Managing Crises in Egyptian Real Estate Development Using System Dynamics Approach

by : Amr Saad Abdel-Latif Hassan -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk – Cairo University
Dr. Ahmed Saad- Eldien Mohamed - Cairo University
( Crisis management; Real estate development; System dynamics; Balanced scorecard )

BIM based Approach for Modelling Tower Crane Operation using

by : ngineer’s Name:Fathy Mahmoud Fathy Mahmoud Hassan  -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Agent-based Simulation - Tower cranes, Building Information Modelling, Agent-Based - Simulation, ELECTRE method. )

Analyzing Construction Projects Performance Using Big Data Analytics

by : Mohamed Magdy Ahmed Enaba -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mandy Marzouk — Cairo University
( Building Information Modelling, Data Analytics, Data Clustering, Association Analysis, Text mining, Data Visualization. )

Etimation of Compressive Strength of Reactive Powder Concrete Mixtures using Computer Programming Algorithm

by : Heba Yahia Youssef AbdelAzim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al-Attar
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek
National research center of Housing and Building
( : RPC, Reactive Powder Concrete, Compressive Strength, Computer Algorithm, Modeling, Computer Programming )

Roadway Traffic InfrastructureCongestion Using Innovative Demand Case Study of Cairo

by : Mohammed Ahmed Abdailah Thabet -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
Dr. Hossam Mohamed Abdelgawad
( Cairo; Capacity management; Congestion pricing; infrastructure network; Modeling; Peak- avoidance rewards; Traffic congestion )

The Linear and Nonlinear Behavior of Mid-Rise Combined Concrete Buildings Under the Influence of Lateral Loads

by : Mohammad Ishaq Shah Mahmood -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Ali Abdalla
Dr. Khaled Farouk El-Kashif
( Mid-rise building behavior , time period, maximum Displacement , linear and non linear )

Investigating the Efficiency of an Innovative Geopolymer Composites as Reparing Material for Concrete Structures.

by : Salma Ahmed Saber Ahmed El Sayed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Geopolymer Composites: Repair: and Bond: Pull out Test: Splitting Test )

Investigation of Aerodynamic Stability of Multi-Span Suspension Bridges Considering The Variation of Towers Height

by : Ibrahem Hesham Mahmoud Elsayed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Attia
Dr. Ezzeldin Kamel Mohamed, (National water Research center)
( Aerodynamic stability; Flutter stability; Critical Flutter wind speed; Multi-span suspension bridges; Sag to span ratio. )

Structural Behavior of Concrete Sandwich Panel Walls with Openings under Vertical Loads

by : Eslam Magdy Youssef Amin Saleh -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Khafaga
Housing and Building National Research Center
Dr. Mohamed Mohsn El-Attar
( Concrete Sandwich Panels; Walls with opening; Axial Loads; Structural walls. )

Numerical Simulation of Concrete Walls Strengthened With PTFE Sheets under Blast Load

by : Rawy Adly Youssef Abdel-Malek -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Mohamed Yassin Ibrahim Laissy, , Bin Abdulaziz University
( Concrete; PTFE sheets; Blast load; Fragments; AUTODYN )

Investigation of High-Velocity Projectile Penetrating Concrete Blocks Reinforced by Layers of High Toughness and Energy Absorption Materials

by : Aya Elsayed Elhozayen -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Walid Abdellatif Attia.
Dr.Mohamed Laissy.
( Impact; ballistic; penetration; concrete; energy absorption. )



by : Emad Lotfy Mohamed El said El manaily -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel H. El-Shazely
Dr. Moustafa Ahmed Baraka
Dr.Mahmoud Farag Abd El Rahman Abd Rabbou
( Precise Point Positioning; Single Frequency; Dual frequency; Triple Frequency; Egypt Ionosphere Map (EIM) )

Shear Strengthening Of Hsc Beams With Opening Using Frp Composites

by : Sandy Emad Ramzy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud, Cairo University
Dr. Sayed Hussien Sayed
Housing & Building National Research center, Egypt
( RC beams; Beams with opening; FRP sheets; NSM laminate )



by : Abi Hatem Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Hesham Maged Osman
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Latif Bakry
( (must be 5 words only)Last Planner System; System Dynamics; Personality Traits; Critical Success Factors; Performance. )

Influence of thermal treatment of cement kiln dust on the reactivity of geopolymer slag-based composites

by : Rania Samy Saleh Abdel-Aziz Abdullah -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Scrag
( Thermal treatment; CKD; Slag; Geopolymer Composites; Eco-Friendly )

Mechanical properties and durability of synthesized geopolymer composites based on metakaolin and other by-product materials

by : Eslam Ahmed Ahmed Mahmoud El-Gabry -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Cement Kiln Dust; Slag; Metakaolin; Geopolymer Concrete; Compressive strength )

AI-Based Automatic Concrete Cracks Detection using Deep Convolution Neural Networks

by : Mohamed Mostafa Sobhy Elmorsy -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Hossam Elanwar
( Artificial Intelligence; Concrete Cracks Detection; Image processing; Machine Learning; Neural Networks; Deep Convolution Neural Networks )

"Effect Of The Height Of Structures On The Force Reduction Factor Of Eccentric Braced Frames"

by : Amr Magdy Ahmed Ghanem -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Force Reduction Factor; Ductility Reduction Factor; Seismic Reduction Factor; Eccentric braced frames; Nonlinear Pushover Analysis. )

Evaluation Of Seismic Resistance For An Old Water Structure Init-Ca-Ypt Incpdyvamic Tes-Ting.

by : Rana Nasser Ellaithy Hamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahiya Akl
Dr. Ahmed Shawky Hashad
( Dynamic analysis, Seismic analysis, Dynamic testing, Hydraulic structures, Dynamic characteristics, Seismic resistance. )

Influence of Different Beam Span Lengths on The Behavior of Precast Reinforced Concrete Structures Due to Column Removal Scenarios using The Applied Element Method

by : Mohammed Salah Ibrahim Mohammed El-desoqi -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud
Dr. Mariam Mohamed Ehab Ahmed Ibrahim
( Applied Element Method; Different Span Lengths; Precast Concrete Connections; Progressive Collapse Analysis; Ordinary Moment Frames. )

Management Reserve valuation For Real Estate Development Project In Egypt

by : Muhammad Yahia Attwa -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb Elsaeed ibrahim
Dr. Dina Atef sad
Dr. Hatem Shaker El-Behairy
( Real estate; Management Reserve; Fuzzy theory; Monte Carlo. )

Investigating The Effect Of Transfer Storey Location On The Value Of Seismic Response Modification Factor (R) For Rc Dual System

by : Mostafa ElHussain Mohamed AbdulMonem  -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Response modification factor (R), Transfer storey, Non-linear static pushover analysis, SAP2000. )

Variation, Evaluation And Adjustment Under Construction Contracts Comparative Study On The Egyptian Law And Fidic Conditions Of Contract

by : Alhussein Mohamed Altaher Mohamed Abdalla -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abd Al Bade' Yehia
Dr.Tarek Hussein Hamed
( Variation; Change; Egyptian Law; Egyptian Civil Code; Egyptian Law of Tender; FIDIC; Administrative Contracts. )

Hysical And Mechanicalproperites Of Meta-Kaolin - IGec/Polymer Bricks

by : Shereen Mustafa Bakr EL-said -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd EI-Ghaftior Hodhod
( Fly Ash, Pottery Powder (Meta-Kaolin), Silica Fume, Geopolymer Bricks. )

Damage Detection of Beams Using Wavelet Transform

by : Sara Abdel Aziz Ibrahim Selmy  -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Atef E. Bakry
Dr. Ahmed R. Desoki
( Damage detection, beams, wavelet transform, fundamental mode shape, numerical studies and experimental work )

Non-Linear Behavior of RC Frames With Masonry Infill Walls Subjected To Seismic Loads.

by : Mahmoud Hossam Mahmoud Abdallah -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd Attia
( Fragility curves; Infill Walls; Pushover Analysis; RC Frames. )

Comparison between Different Models of Reinforced Concrete Box Girder Bridge according to Egyptian Code-2012

by : Mustafa Hasan Saeed Abu-Naeem -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed H. Amer
( Box Girder Bridges; Modeling; Grillage; Shell; Solid; Finite Elements; Skew Bridges; Curved Bridges. )

Assessing the durability of concrete made of limestone Portland cement with additives (silica fume —metakaolin)

by : Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
( Limestone cement; silica fume; metakaolin; accelerated corrosion; permeability. )

Flexural Behaviour Of Continuous Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened With Externally Bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymers

by : Maysoun Magdy Mohammed Ismaiel -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed Rabie Mahmoud
( CFRP; Continuous R.C. beams; Strengthening; ANSYS; GEP )

Titl of Thesis Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams With Openings Using Strut And Tie Model Under Vertical Loads

by : Mahmoud Ali Salah Mahmoud -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy E. Kassem
Dr. Rasha T. S. Mabrouk
( Deep beams; Strut and tie model; Finite element model: Openings; Inclinedreinforcement. )

Contractors' Selection In Egypt Using A Fuzzy Logic Approach

by : Marwa 'Abd -Elrhman Ali Mohamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr.. Emad EL-Said EsmailMansoura University
Dr. Ahmed Saad EL-Deen
( Contractors Selection, Fuzzy Set, Fuzzy VIKOR, Fuzzy TOPSIS, Spearman'srank correlation coefficients )

Effect of Reinforcement on Punching Shear Behavior of Flat Slabs

by : Sulaiman Nayef Ahmed Al-Gumaily -  Phd - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud Hussain
Dr. Wael Salah Aldeen Zaki Mohamed
( flat slabs, punching, shear reinforcement, ductility, energy absorption index, codes, proposed equation )

Performance of Reinforced Concrete Slabs With Lap Splice

by : Dina Noaman Noaman Mohamed -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mostafa Fouad El-kafrawy
Dr. Said Aly Mohamed Taher
( Reinforced concrete; Lap splice; slabs; Ductility; Ultimate strength. )

Experimental Study In Punching Shear Behavior For Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs

by : Marina Alkess Kerllos Ibrahim -  MSc - 2019
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed El.said Said Issa
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El.kashif
( Punching shear, shear reinforcement, LWC slabs, flat plates, and column )

Seismic Behavior of dual Moment- Eccentric Braced frames with Replaceable shear links

by : Amir Ahmed Hassan Gomaa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Jamal El Din Othman
( )

Experimental Investigation of Strengthening Slab- column connections with CFRP fan

by : Iman Abd El Gaffar Ahmed Eissa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar Al-Kashef
( )

Inelastic Behavior of shear Wall-Frame Structural System Under the Effect of Seismic loads

by : Ola Ezzat Hassan Aly -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Bahaa El Din Hanafi Mahmoud
( )

Finite Element modeling of RC shear walls Streng thened with CFRP subjed to cyclic loading

by : Ayman Kamal Adly -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hani Ahmed Ali Abdullah
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar Al-Kashef
( )

Investigation of mechanical Properties of concrete containing Recycled Rubber from waste Tires

by : Ahmed Zaki Saber Zaki -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghafour Ahmed Hadhad
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim
( )

Integrated model for measurement, evaluation and forecasting the performance of construction projects

by : Hany Leon Zaki Iskandar -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb Al-Saeed Ibrahim
Dr. Hisham Maged Othman
Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy
( )

Development of a client-based decision support system for the project success zevaluationin Egypt

by : Yasser Wafik Mohammed Iraqi -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb Al-Saeed Ibrahim
Dr. Nael Yousry Salim Zaabal
( )

Aproposal of sections classification considering web Slendernessof beam composite Sections in the Egyption code(ECP-LRFD)

by : Ahmed Mohamed Abd El Rahman Masoud -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Manar Muhammad Maher Hussain
( )

Physico-Mechanical and thermal Performance of solid Cement Bricks containing waste btire Rubber

by : Omar Shaaban Hassan Mostafa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Mahmoud Al-Attar
Dr Donia Mahmoud Sadiq
( )

Evaluation of code Required Separation Distance Between Adjacent R.C Flat Slab Mid- Rise Building

by : Hossam El Din Mohamed Gamal Mahmoud -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Amer
( )

Investigation of the fundamental period of Reinforced concrete Mid-Rise Buildings

by : Ahmed Nader Mohamed Hanafi -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem
Dr.Khaled Farouk Omar Al-Kashef
( )

Concrete Retempering and its effect on concrete properties

by : Reham Maged Husien Kotb -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Abdel Aziz Ahmed
Dr.Mohamed Abdel Salam Arab
( )

Critical Comparative Study with Essential Modifications for Treating Deficiencies in The Egyptian Code for Fire Protection of Structures and Relevant Existing Legislations

by : Rania Farouk Mohamed Mohamed Abo-Dagher -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mahmoud Aly Reda Youssef
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
( Egyptian Code of Fire – Critical study – Emirates Code of Fire – Relevant legislations – Resistance of RC buildings to fire )

Fatigue Behavior of dented Subsea steel Pipe lines

by : Mohamed Mohamed Saied Mohamed ElAdly -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Farouk Hassan Abdel Fattah
Dr. Mohamed Hassanein Mohamed Sorour
( )

Measuring Construction Performance in Public Private Partnership Projects

by : Emad Fayez Gaid Abd El-Said -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Public Private Partnership, Key Performance Indicators, Concession, Construction Performance, Principal Component Analysis )

Assessment of Steel Corrosion Performance of Concrete Mixtures Made of Egyptian Blended Cements

by : Mohamed Atef Ibrahim Reyad -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar
( Slag Cement, Fly Ash, Impressed Current, Accelerated Corrosion technique, Lollipop, Water Permeability, Rapid Chloride Penetration, Pull-Out )

A Framework for Developing City Sustainability Rating System

by : Ahmed Hamdy Abd-Elkhalik Abd-Elhamid -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed El Zayat , American Uni.
( Sustainability, Sustainability Indicator, City Rating System, Sustainable City, Sustainability Assessment )

Assessment of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

by : Ahmed Ayman Ahmed Shaheen -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Farhat, Cairo Uni.
Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk, Cairo Uni.
( Crack Detection, Image Processing, Image-Base Analysis, Artificial Neural Network, Expert Systems )

Structural Behavior of Cold-Formed-Steel Shearwalls Sheathed With Ferro-Cement Boards

by : Basel Mohammad Elsamman Ahmed -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb Abdel-ghaffar
Dr. Metwally Abu-Hamd
( Cold-Formed-Steel , Experimental ,Shear-Walls , Ferro-Cement , Finite-Element )

Structural Behavior of Beams Combining Ultra High Strength Concrete and Normal Strength Concrete

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ismail Abu Gahin -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Hosam Zakaria El-Karmouty, HBRC
( Ultra High Strength Concrete, Composite Sections, Static Loads, Beams )

Analytical Evaluation Study of The Behaviour of Structures Subjected to Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Abdel bari Mahdi Emarah -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdelhamid Ibrahim Zaghw
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally
( Blast, LSDYNA, Control Displacement, UFC and Arching Walls )

Boundary Element Formulations For Nonlinear Soil-Structure Interaction

by : Ahmed Fady Mahmoud Farid -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Boundary Element Method, Soil-Structure Interaction, Nonlinear Analysis, Piled Raft, Overall Building Analysis )

A Risk Based Maintenance Approach For Watertreatment Plants

by : Rasha Moawad Ahmed Abd El Maksoud -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Risk Based Maintenance, Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis, Laser Scanning )

Planning and Optimizing Tower Cranes Operations in Construction Sites Using Agent Based Simulation

by : Ahmed Younes Ahmed Zaki -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Tower Cranes, Layout Planning, Agent Based Simulation, Activity Conflicts, Optimization. )

The Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Addition to Reactive Powder Concrete on The Compressive and Flexural Strength Using Different Types of Superplasticizer

by : Yasser Mourad Mohammed Mater -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
Dr. Hala Mohamed Gamal El-Din El-kady
Dr. Mohamed Adel El-Gamal, Civil Engineering Dep.
( Carbon Nano Tubes, Superplasticizer, Flexural Strength, Compressive Strength, Reactive Powder Concrete )

Predicting Building Life Cycle Sustainability Behaviour Using Systam Dynamics

by : Mostafa Mohamed Salah El Din El Hawary -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Rating Systems, Green Buildings, Building Sustainability, System Dynamics, Principal Components Analysis )

Seismic Analysis of Two Adjacent RC Frame Buildings Connected by FVD

by : Mohamed Sami Mohamed Abdel Aziz El Zeini -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bahaa Eldin Hanafy Mahmoud
( Seismic, Adjacent Buildings, Fluid Viscous Dampers, Vibration Control, Connected Buildings )

Structural Performance of Concrete Blast Wall Barriers in Resisting Surface Explosions

by : Ashraf Gamal Ahmed Ahmed Nayel -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Ehab Hassan Ali, HBRC*
( Blast Wall Barriers, Explosions, High-Strain Rate, Numerical Modeling, Non-Linear Analysis, Explicit Dynamic Analysis )

Critical Factors Effecting On Delay Time In Residential Construction Projects

by : Dalia Ahmed EL-Badawy Kshaf -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Saeed Ahmed EI-Sheikh
( Construction delays, Analyze, Interview, Kruskal- Wallis )

Parametric Study on Punching Shear of Post-Tensioned Flat Plates

by : Amr Reda Abdel-Kader Abdel-Lateef -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Ramadan
Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Punching Shear, ANSYS, Prestressing, Flat Plate, Slab Column Connections. )

Modeling Investment Policies in Egyptian Construction Sector Using System Dynamics

by : Karim Mohamed Fattouh Shebl -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Emissions, System Dynamics, Labor Education, Construction Technology )

Investigating The Effect of Prestressing Force on The Value of Seismic Response Modification Factor(R) For Moment Resisting Frames

by : Mahmoud mahmed Nabil maher Ahoub -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Response Modification Factor (R), Prestressed Concrete, Non-Linear Static, Pushover Analysis, SAP2000 )

Experimental Behavior of Flexural Strengthening of Preloaded Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beams

by : Amira Adel Abdel Hamed Radwan -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mahmoud Salem
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar
( Flexural Strengthening, Preloaded RC Continuous Beams, RC Layers, CFRP Sheets )

Assessment and Mitigation of Seismic Pounding Between Adjacent Buildings.

by : Mohamed Raafat Hashem Refay -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Nasser Zaki Ahmed Abo El Kasem, Beni-Suef Uni.
( Reinforced Concrete Structures, Seismic Loads, Pounding Force, Gap Element, Time History. )

A Computer Based System For Risk Assessment and Mitigation Cost of Labor Productivity in Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Amr Ahmed Mohamed Mostafa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed El Dokhmasey
( Computer-Based Model, Risk Assessment, Labor Productivity Risk, Mitigation Cost )

Experimental Investigation of The Effect of Top, Middle, and Bottom Mesh Reinforcement Ratio at Different Concrete Strengths on The Punching Shear Capacity of R.C. Flat Slabs

by : Ahmed Taha Mohamed Omar -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdel-Ghaffour Hodhod
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim
( Punching Shear Strength, Reinforced Concrete, Reinforcement Ratio, Slab-Column Connection, Compression Reinforcement. )

Mechanical Properties and Durability Aspects of Geopolymer Concrete Using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

by : Mostafa Mahmoud Boshra Elewa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Khafaga, HBRC**
( Geopolymer Concrete, Blast Furnace Slag, Mechanical Properties, Durability, Sulfate Attack )

Cost Contingency Estimation for Highway Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Hani Samir Soliman Ghattas -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahem, Cairo Uni.
Dr. Ahmed Saad El-Den Mohamed, Cairo Uni.
( Contingency, Risk, Cost, Highway, Delphi )

Behavior of Rc Members Subjected to Shear With Background to Provisions of The New Edition of ECP 203

by : Ahmed Abd Elmoniem Saleh Bayome -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour Ghoniem
Dr. Osman Ramadan
( Shear Strength, Concrete Contribution, Design for Shear, Shear Walls, Dynamic Loads )

Proposed Method for the Seismic Analysis and Design of Concrete Barrages in Egypt

by : Amr Abdelbaset Hamed Mahmoud -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Sobaih
Dr. Yasser El-Hakem
( Seismic Analysis, Seismic Design, Barrages, Response Modification Factor, Modal Pushover Analysis )

Effect of Flexural and Shear Reinforcement on the Punching Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flat slabs

by : Amr Bakr Ismail -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha T.S. Mabrouk
( Punching, Flat Slabs, Flexural Reinforcement, Shear Reinforcement, Crack Pattern. )

The Effect of Carbon Nanotubes Addition to Reactive Powder Concrete on The Compressive and Flexural Strength Using Different Types of Superplasticizer

by : Yasser Mourad Mohammed Mater -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
Dr. Hala Mohamed Gamal El-Din El-kady
( Carbon Nano Tubes, Superplasticizer, Flexural Strength, Compressive Strength, Reactive Powder Concrete )

Effect of Adding Metakaolin and The Technique of Addition on The Properties of Concrete Hybrid With Geoploymer Composite.

by : Areeg Salah Eldin Mohamed Elhadad -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail abdelaziz Serag
Dr. Emad Mohamed Mohamed, CMRDI**
( Hybrid Concrete, Metakaolin, Compressive Strength, Alkaline Solution, Workability )

Investigating the effect of Nano silca on reactive powder concrete subjected to different curing regimes

by : Amal Ahmed Mohamed Farahat -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Serag
Dr. Hala Mohamed Gamal El-din Elkady, National
Research Centre
( Nano Silica, Lime Curing, Super Plasticizer, Reactive Power Concrete, Polycarboxylate. )

Numerical Analysis on Shear Behavior of High Strength Concrete Beams with Openings

by : Mahmoud Hegazy Bassiony Fouda -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Shear Behavior- High Strength Concrete – Beams with Openings )

Effect of Stiffening Types on Steel Beams with Web Openings

by : Basma Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Rahman  -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
Dr. Kamal Ghamery Metwally
( Steel, Beams, Web Openings, Stiffeners, Finite Element, Nonlinear. )

Recycling of Waste Materials in Production of Self-Compacting Concrete

by : Mohamed Fatouh Nasr Abou ElDahab -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam Abd Elghafour Hodhod
( Self-Compacting Concrete, Sustainable Construction, High-Fluidity Concrete, Green Concrete )

Experimental Study on Cracked Steel Plates with Different Damage Levels Strengthened by CFRP Laminates

by : Mohamed Ahmed Shafiq -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminates, Fatigue, Repaired Fatigue Cracks, Repaired Steel Plates )

Response of Pile Group Subjected to Vertical and Lateral Loading – Three Dimensional Numerical Study

by : Amira Fouad Ismail Mohamed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Abdelaziz Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed Fathy Zidan, Beni-Suef Uni.
( Pile, Laterally Loaded Pile, Numerical Analysis, Soil, P-Y Curve )

Effect of Shear Connectors and Interface Roughness on The Behavior of Two Way Composite Pre-Slabs

by : Mahmoud Hisham Hassan El-Meligy -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud
Dr. Wael Salah El-Din Zaki, Beni Suef Uni.
( Concrete, Pre-slabs, Interface Roughness, Shear Connectors, Shear Transfer )

Numerical Investigation on Compressive Strength of Columns with Elliptic Hollow Cross-Section

by : Adel Abdullah Mohammed Musleh -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
( Elliptical Hollow Section, Compression Strength, Flexural Buckling, Local Buckling, Slenderness Ratio, Geometric Imperfection, Non-linear Analysis. )

Influence of Nano-Clay on The Behavior of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

by : Ezzat Gazy Al Hamad -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab
Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar
Dr. Dina M. Sadek
( Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Nano-Clay, Mechanical Properties, Physical Properties, Scanning Electron Microscope )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Openings Subjected to Pure Torsion

by : Taha Mohammed Abdullah Abdo -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy E. Kassem
Dr. Rasha T. S. Mabrouk
( Pure Torsion, Web Opening, Reinforced Concrete Beams, Angle of Rotation, Finite Element Analysis )

Analytical Study on Rein forced concrete Barbell Shear Walls

by : Mahmoud Ahmed Said Saied -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Hani Ahmed Ali Abdullah
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar Al-Kashef
( )

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Rock Sheds with Sand Cushions

by : Hesham Adel Abd El-Rahman -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud
( Impact Load, Structural Dynamics, Applied Element Method, Dynamic Increase Factor (DIF) )

Numerical Study on Seismic Behavior Requirements for Steel Plate Shear Walls

by : Rehab Magdy Elsaied Rezq -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mohammed Hassanien Serror
( Shear Strength, SPSW, Column, Tension Field, Stiffener )

Proposed Method fof cost Assessment of Seismic Mitigation Designs for Reinforced concrete Building

by : Yasser Mohamed Abd EL Hamid Fayed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Ezzat Sobeih
Dr. Yasser Abdel Aziz Al-Hakim
( )

An innovative Technology for producing Eco-friendly Geo- Polymer compressed Earth blacks

by : Nouran Mohamed Abd ElFattah Mohamed ElAwny -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz
Dr. Mohamed Sami Abdel Hakim Al-Faqi
( )

Behaviour of Unreinforced Limestone Brick Walls with Openings Under in-Plane Axial Loads

by : Amr Mohammed Salah Zaid -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Hadhood
Dr. Ghada Diaa abd elhamed, BNRC*
( Limestone Brick, Brick Walls, Walls With Openings, Walls Under Axial Loading )

Assessment of the behavior of Reinforced Concrete panels Subjected to Blast Loads

by : Rania Osama Ali Abd EL Fattah -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Murad
Dr. Mustafa Mohamed Abdel-Wahhab El-Sayed
( )

Properties of self-compacted self- curing concrete

by : Fatma Ramadan Mahmoud -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Abdel Aziz Ahmed
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Salam Arab
( )

Non-linear Analysis of composite steel Battened columns using foom concrete

by : Yasser Salah Ibrahim Abd EL Rahman -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Muhammad Al-Mahdi Abdul Ghafour
( )

Punching Shear Behaviour of Flat Slabs Reinforced with Special Shear Reinforcement

by : Yehia Adel Abd El Rahman Ahmed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Mabrouk
( Punching Shear, Punching Shear Reinforcement, Chairs Reinforcement, Flat Slabs Design )

Repair of A.C Beams Subjected to Torsion Using CFRP Sheets

by : Wassim Badri Domat -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd-Elhmeed, HBRC*
( RC Beams, CFRP Sheet, Torsion, Repair, Twisting Angle )

Integrating Last Planner System and Critical Path Method in Construction Projects Planning

by : Amr Mohamed Mousa Ali Shalaby -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Omar H. Al-anwar
( Last Planner System (LPS), Critical Path Method (CPM), Planning Technique, Scheduling Technique, and Scheduling Software. )

Behavior of Concrete Encased Steel Composite Columns Under Uniaxial Load

by : Mohamed Magdy Mohamed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan EI Zanaty
Dr. Tamer Hassan Kamal EI Afandy, HBRC*
( Composite Columns, Uniaxial Load, Shear Connectors, Internal Ties. )

Effect of Overload Vehicles on Behavior of Cable Stayed Bridges

by : Mohamed Atef Gobashy Ali -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Amer
( Cable stayed bridges, linear finite element analysis of Suez Canal Bridge, Distribution of Overload vehicle, Behavior of cable stayed bridges. )

Suspension Bridge Stability Analysis with Inclined Plane of Cables

by : Dina Mustafa Sadik Mahmoud Shalan -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Attia
Dr. Eehab Ahmed Badrel-Din Khalil, NWRC*
Dr. Alaa Gamal Shereef, Helwan Uni.
( Inclined plane, Suspension Bridge, aerodynamics, Frequencies, Critical Wind speed. )

A Computer-Aided Visualization and Design Tool for Vertical Elements in Tall Buildings

by : Ahmed Mahmoud Mostafa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yousef F. Rashed
( Boundary elements analysis, Reinforced concrete, OpenGL, Lateral analysis, Tall Buildings. )

Value Engineering Application in Restoration and Rehabilitation of Heritage Buildings

by : Essam Mesbah Abou-Elfetouh -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Heritage Buildings, Rehabilitation, Value Engineering, Restoration Techniques, Multi-Criteria Decision Making )

Punching Shear Behavior of RC Flat Slabs with Embedded Steel Beams

by : Bassem Khaled Abd El Aziz -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi
( Embedded Steel Beam, Punching Resistance, RC Flat Slabs, Shear Reinforcement System. )

Investigations of RC Structures Subjected to Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Ashraf Hanafy Said -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El Latif Attia
Dr. Mostafa M. Abdelwahab ElSayed
( Blast Loads, Moment Curvature, Damage Level, Progressive Collapse )

Quantitative Analysis for Contractors’ Risks Cost Under the Umbrella of the Yemeni and FIDIC Contracts Using Monte Carlo Simulation

by : Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah Amer -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El Said Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmasey, EZZ Flat Steel Company
( Monte Carlo Simulation, Cost Contingency, Yemeni Contract, FIDIC Contract, Quantitative Analysis, and Probability Distribution. )

Non-Linear Seismic Analysis of R.C. Coupled Shear Walls

by : Islam Hussain Ahmed Hussain -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Bahaa El-Din Hanafy Mahmoud
( Coupling Beams, Coupled Shear Walls, Time History Analysis, Pushover Analysis - High Rise Buildings )

A Multilayer Optimization Scheme for Lattice Steel Structures

by : Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Naiem Abdel-Mooty -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham Sobhy Sayed Khedr
Dr. Hazem Hossam Eldin Elanwar
( Steel Structures, Multilayer optimization, Interior point method, Topology Optimization )

Development and Evaluation of new proposed Modules For deployable tension – Strut structures

by : Abd Al Rahman Abd Elrahim Abd El Wahab Taha -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahya Akl
( )

Effect of Soil in Redistribution of Loads Due to Collapse of a Column

by : Ahmed Hassan Mohamed Ibrahim Nada -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Sherif Adel Akl
( Progressive Collapse, ABAQUS, Reinforced Concreate, Soil, Plasticity of Soil )

Numerical Analysis of The Behavior of Precast L-Shaped Beams

by : Ahmed Mostafa El Saied Ali Ghanem -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahya Akl
( Nonlinear Analysis, Finite Element, Skew Bending Failure, Precast Beams, Prestressed Beams )

Nonlinear Brhavior of Reinforced concrete frames Subjected to lateral cyclic load and proposed mothods to en hance their proformance.

by : Dina Ali Abd El Aziz Hussien -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Abdel Aziz Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed Fathy Zidan
( )

Developments of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Performance with Adding Nano Materials

by : Mohamed Ramadan Moroccan Hassan -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd El Ghafour Hodhod
Dr. El saaid Ibrahim Zaki, HBRC*
( Light Weight Aggregate Concrete, Light Expanded Clay Aggregate, Nano Silica, Nano Clay )

Constrction stage modling and analysis of prestressed concrete cable-stayed bridge

by : Shady Kamel Ismaiel El Shafey -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Ihab Ahmed Badr El Din Khalil
( )

Behavior of concrete Encased Steel columns under Axial concentric load

by : Mouataz Salah Said -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan Mohamed El-Zanaty
Dr. Tamer Hassan Kamal El Effendi
( )

An Innovative Environmentally Friendly Lightweight Aggregates produced By Utilizing Cement Kiln Dust and Other By- Product Materials

by : Sara Ibrahim Mahmoud Ahmed Sayed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Cement Kiln Dust, Slag, Lightweight Aggregate, Thermal Treatment, Geopolymer )

Multi-Objective Optimization of Steel Floors Against Cost and Embodied Energy

by : Ahmed Magdy Mohamed El-Sayed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Hazem Hossam Al-Din Al-Anwar
( Multi-Objective, Optimization, Steel, Cost, Embodied Energy )

Effect of Elevated Temperature on Concrete Containing Nanosilica

by : Ahmed Adel Mohamed Radwan -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abdelghafor Hodhod
( Nano-Silica Concrete, Elevated Temperature, Polypropylene Fibers, Compression Strength, Tensile Strength )

Seismic Behavior of coldFormed Shear Walls Sheathed by Fiber Cement Board Panels

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ragaee Kotp Mohamed Badr -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Shief Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Hossam Al-Anwar
( Cold-Formed Steel Shear Walls, by Fiber Cement Board, Lateral Load, Shear Wall Test, Finite Element Modeling, Self-Drilling Screws Behavior )

Effect of Earthquakes on Piles Embedded in A Liquefiable Soil

by : Noha EL saeed Mostafa EL Fiky -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahia Akl
Dr. Kamal Ghamery Metwally, Bani-sweif Uni.
( Liquefaction, ANSYS, CPT215, Earthquakes, Vertical Ground Motion )

Bending Behavior of composite ferro -cement Slabs in cold Formed steel Floors

by : Adham El Said Zakaria Tunisy Mohamed -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Hassan Abu Hamad
Dr. Sameh Mahfouz
( )

Quantitative Assessment of Highways Concrete and Asphalt Pavements Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making

by : Mohamed Moustafa Mohamed Abdelmoneim Ashmawy -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Concrete Highways, Asphalt Highways, Lifecycle Cost Analysis, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making. )

Synthesis and Technology of Highly Resistant Sea Water Hybrid System Concrete

by : Shereen Fathy Ahmed Darwish -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdel Aziz Serag
( Geopolymer, Sea Water Resistance, Slag, Concrete Durability, Hybrid System Concrete )

A Proposed Method to Reduce Vulnerability of Steel Moment Resisting Frames to Progressive Collapse

by : Mina Diaa Shoukry Nageeb -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Maha Moddather
( Progressive Collapse, Steel Moment Resisting Frame, Linear Static Analysis, Linear Dynamic Analysis, Time History )

Flexural capacity of Mono- Symmetric Steel I-Beams Strengthened With CFRP Sheets

by : Omar Hassan Omar Hassan El Khabery -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Murad
Dr. Sherif Saleh Saqr Ali
( )

Aprobabilistic Approach for the Seismic Response Assessment of precast Beam Bridges with Abuffer Gap- Elastomeric earings System Considering uncertainties in Modeling Parameters

by : Mousa Maher Naguib Farag -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Murad Michel Bakhoum
Dr. Sameh Samir Fahmy Muhanna
Dr. Demetrius Vampatsikos
( )

Developing an intergrated Risk management System fof Evaluating PPPs projects in Libya

by : Mahmoud Aly Omar El Hasnawy -  Phd - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mahdi Marzouk
( )

Nonlinear numerical Simulation for the Behavior of Rein forced concrete loaded Beams Subjected to fire

by : Mohamed Ayman Mousaad Elshorbagy -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahya Akl
( )

Risk Allocation in Egyptian Construction Industry Case Studies in View of FIDIC Forms

by : Nefert Salah Moussa -  MSc - 2018
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia
Dr. Tarek H. Hamed
( Risk allocation, Contracts, Civil Law, FIDIC )

Effect of Polymers and Seawater on the Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

by : Ayed Ahmad Mahmoud Zuhud -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El –Attar
Dr. Mohamed M.S. Ziara, Islamic University
( Construction and demolition wastes; Recycled aggregate; Natural aggregates Polypropylene fiber; Siloxane polymer; Structural concrete )

“Cyclic Behavior of Base Connection For C-Bent Pier Subjected to Combined Flexural – Torsional Loading”

by : Mohamed Abdelaziz Mohamed Abdelaziz -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Sayed Bahaa Machaly
Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
( Torsion; SAC Protocol; Drift-Rotation ratio; Stiffness; Base connection; Contact pressure )

The Obligations of the Client and the Consultant in Local and International Engineering Consultancy Contracts - A Comparative Study

by : Khaled Mohamed Youssef Mohamed -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abdel Badei Yehia
Dr. Tarek Hussein Hamed
Dr. Omar Hossam El Din El-Anwar
( Obligations – Client – Consultant – Egyptian Consultancy Contract – FIDIC Client/Consultant Agreement )

Progressive Collapse Analysis of Precast Concrete Connections using the Applied Element Method.

by : Mariam Mohamed Ehab Ahmed Ibrahim -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud, Cairo
( Progressive Collapse Analysis, Precast Concrete Connections, Applied Element Method )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Wide Beams- Column Joints Under Cyclic Load

by : Alaa Farouk Omar Elkashif -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Farahat
Dr. Hatem Hamdy Ghith, HBRC*
Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmud Hadhoud
( Wide Beam, Column Joints, Earthquake Resistant Structure, Seismic Design, Seismic Behavior, Applied Element Method )

Appraisal and Improvement of Project Management Practices for Egyptian Construction Contractors

by : Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Moutawei -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Elsaid Ibrahim
( Construction Management; Appraisal and Improvement, Project Management Practices, Construction Industry, Egypt. )

Condition Assessment of Public Schools Facilities Using AHP and FUZZY Logic

by : Ehab Samir Awad Alla Erian -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk, Cairo
( Public School, Fuzzy Logic, AHP, Maintenance and Rehabilitation )

Seismic Behavior and Repair of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns

by : Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Naguib Abdel-Rahman Ibrahim -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nayer Ahmed El-Esnawy
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Saleh
Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Attia
( Steel Fibers; Hysteretic Behavior; Bridge Columns; Ductility; Quasi-Static Tests; Seismic Demands; Repair; Carbon Fibers )

Assessment of the Effect of Some NANO-Materials on Concrete Durability in Lab and Field.

by : Youssef Ahmed Mosleh Saleh -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam Abd El-Ghafour Hodhod
Dr. El-Said Ibrahim Zaki Eldeen, NHRC*
( Concrete Durability, Nano silica, Nano clay, Hybrid NANO-materials, Blended shotcrete, pozzolanic activity. )

Assessment of Using Exterior Brick Walls for Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures Subject to Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Amin Bayoumey Mohamed -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Blast, Brick, Existing, Exterior Walls )

Heat of Hydration and Time –Dependent Dimensional Changes of Mass Concrete incorporating Local Egyptian Blended Cements

by : Sameha Emam Abd El Aziz El Harti -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
Dr. Mostafa A. Mostafa, NWRC*
( Hydration heat; Temperature; Blast Furnace Slag; Limestone; Shrinkage )

Serviceability Design of Concrete Structures for Radiation Protection

by : Salma Abd El-Ghany Abd El- Maksoud Fouda -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
Dr. Abou Baker A. Ramadan, Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority
( Artificial Neural Network, Concrete Mixes, Radiation Safety, Indoor Radon Concentration. )

A Comprehensive Analysis of The Slums in Jeddah And Makkah, Evaluation of The Current Situation and Future Development Plans "

by : Mamdouh Mohamed Mostafa Al-Gendy -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Al-Said Ibraheem
Dr. Omar Hossam El-Din El-Anwar
( Slums, Upgrading, Municipality, Construction-challenges, Slum-dwellers, Socioeconomic impacts, Optimization. )

Numerical Simulation of Concrete Gravity Dam Under Seismic Loading

by : Mohamed Ashraf Mohamed Abdelazeez Elsayad -  Phd - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Adel M Belal, Arab Academy
( Concrete Gravity Dams; Earthquake Analysis; Dam-Water-Foundation Interaction; Cracks Propagation; Structural Optimization. )

Non-linear Analysis of Single Coupled Shear Walls Supported on Columns.

by : Amir Abd Elfadeel Esmaeil Ghanem -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed El-said Issa, Cairo Univ.
Dr. Naser Fekry Hasan El shafey- Cairo
Dr. Heba M. El-Said Issa, National Research Center
( Coupled shear walls on columns; non-linear static analysis; finite elements. )

Finite Element Analysis of R.C. Beam-Column Connections Exposed to Fire and Strengthened by CFRP Strips

by : Mohamed Abd El Monem Mohamed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Islam Mohamed El Habbal, Higher Institute
( Beam Column Connection- CFRP Sheet- Ductility- Fire - Moment of Resistance )

Effect of Reinforcement on Punching Behavior of Flat Slab

by : Ahmed Mohamed El. said Said Issa -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Talat Mostafa
Dr. Hatem Hamdy Gheith, HBRC**
Dr. Mohamed Rabea Mahmoud
( Flat Slabs, Punching Shear, Slab-Column Connection, Shear Reinforcement, Vertical Closed Stirrups. )

Investegating The Effect of Bracing and Number of Bays on The Value of Response Modification Factor

by : Abdelrahman Sobhy Mohamed El Tanashy -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Atti, Ashrouk Academy
Dr. Emad Mohamed Marey, El-Shorouk Academy
( Nonlinear Static Analysis; Response Modification Factor; Dual System; RC X-Bracing, Plastic Hinge. )

Applied Quality Function Deployment in Residential Construction Projects

by : Nouran Ashraf Abdel Halim Abdel Aziz -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Omar Hossam El Din El Anwar
( Quality Function Deployment, House of Quality, QFD application, Residential Construction projects, Construction management. )

Compression Strength of Cold-formed Steel Battened Columns with “C” Stitches

by : Rany Mamdouh Hassan Hassaan -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safer
( Cold Formed Steel; Built-up Columns; Compression Strength; Plate Slenderness; Buckling Analysis. )

A Developed Fem-Bem Practical Technique to Consider SSI in The Lateral Analysis for Multistory Buildings

by : Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahiem Ali Elmeliegy -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( BEM; Soil-Structure Interaction; Static Condensation; Iterative Soil-Structure Interaction; Static Soil-Structure Interaction; Soil-Raft Flexibility. )

Comparative Seismic Study for High Rise Steel Buildings In Zone (C) Between “Special Concentrically Braced Frames (SCBF)” And The Common “Braced Frames Not Specifically Detailed For Seismic Resistance”

by : Mahmoud Samir Abd El-Halim Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
Dr. Mohammad Danish Arafa
( Special Concentrically Braced Frames; Seismic Design; Ductility Requirements; Inelastic Behaviour; Capacity Design; Concentric Bracing )

Performance Assessment Model for Existing Buildings Using System Dynamics Technique

by : Noreihan Ateia Hamed Abdelrahman  -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Buildings Performance Assessment – Key Performance Indicators – Buildings Maintenance Policies - System Dynamics )

Behavior of Tension Lop Splices Confined by Transverse Reinforcement on Different Types of Reinforced Concrete Beams.

by : Ahmed Mounir Fathalla Abd El-Hafez -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed Torkey
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi Mabrouk
( Transverse Reinforcement, Bond Strength, Lap Splice, High Strength Concrete, Self-Compacting Concrete. )

Efficient BEM Formulation for Analysis of Plates on Tensionlesss Half Space

by : Marina Reda Lotfy -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( Boundary element method; tensionless foundations; nonlinear analysis; Elastic half space. )

An Experimental and Analytical Study on the Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Openings

by : Ahmed Khalaf Yousuf -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed Abd-El Halim
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi Mabrouk
( Deep beams, Opening, Steel fiber, Crack, Deflection )

An Expert System for Measuring and Enhancing the Degree of Quality in the Construction Project

by : Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-moneam Hekal -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Saeed Ibrahim
Dr. Atef Abdel Moghny Ibrahim, Misr University
( Expert System – Quality Management – Construction Management - Cost of Quality – ISO 9000 )

Evaluating the Safety Level of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders Designed Using Different International Codes

by : Ehab Mamdouh Hanna Riad -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Gamal Helmy Hanna, Dar al-handasa
Dr. Sherif Yehia Akel, Cairo
( CSi Bridge; Eurocode; AASHTO LRFD code; Egyptian code; Prestressed Bridges )

Numerical Assessment of Multistorey Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures Subjected to Blast Loading Using the Applied Element Method

by : Mohamed Ramadan Ibrahim Hafez Albady -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Huda Mohamed Helmy Hussein,
Misr Concrete Construction Company
Dr. Hamed M Mahmoud Hadhoud
( Blast load – Progressive collapse – Strengthening )

Invesitgation of Dynamic Impact Factor for Steel Railway Bridges By Field Measuements

by : Mohamed Gamal Sayed Elbaroty -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A Mourad
Dr. Mohamed A Zaki, HBRC*
( Dynamic impact factor; Railway bridges; Steel truss bridge; Field load tests; Railway traffic speed )

Numerical Investigation of Punching Shear Strength of Slab-Column Connection

by : Shereen Mahmoud Mohamed Ibrahim mawaad -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M Mahmoud Hadhoud
( Applied element method (AEM); Extreme loading of structure (ELS) )

The Efficiency of The Construction Insurance Policies in Managing Construction Risks in Egypt

by : Ahmed Hesham Ahmed Fathy El Kady -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said, Cairo
Dr. Mohamed Bakry, Social Fund for Development
( Construction Risks – Construction Insurance – Expert System – Risk Management )

Framework for Evaluating Administrative Buildings Evacuation Using Agent-Based Simulation and Multi-Criteria Decision Making

by : Basma Sayed Mostafa Mohamed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Building Evacuation, Building Information Modelling, Agent-Based Simulation, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making. )

3D Nonlinear Analysis of the Effects of Tunneling Near Pile Supported Structures

by : Rehab Hamza Abdel Moteleb Glal -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. O. M.O. Ramadan
( Tunneling; Piled Structure; Soil-Structure Interaction; Three-Dimensional Analysis; Finite Element )

Effect of Reinforcement Details on Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Dapped End Beams

by : Shaimaa Mohammad Elmansy B. Mansour -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel. Y. Akl
Dr. Osman. M.O. Ramadan
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally, Beni-Suef University
( Reinforced Concrete; Dapped End; Finite Element Model; Strut and Tie Model )

Optimization Of Durability by Tri_Blend Concrete Mixes Containing Flyash, Silica Fume And Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Powder (GGBS)

by : Omar Hussein Abd El Ghany -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd El Ghafour Ahmed Hodhod
( Concrete’s Durability; Permeability; Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity; Petro graphical Examination; Fly ash; )

Evaluation of Relative Efficiencies of Egyptian Public Business Sector Construction Companies Using Data Envelopment Analysis

by : Mahmoud Ahmed Zaki Mahmoud Helaly -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Elsaid, Cairo
( Construction Management; Efficiency Evaluation; Construction Companies; Data Envelopment Analysis, Window Analysis )

3D Nonlinear Analysis of RC Beams Shear-Strengthened with FRP Sheets

by : AbdelRahman Gamal Mohamed Mabrouk -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Osman Mohamed Osman Ramadan
Dr. Ebtisam AbdelAziz Yehia, Arab Academy
( RC beams, Shear-Strengthened, FRP sheets, Finite Element, ABAQUS )

Behavior of Normal and High Strength Concrete Beams Under Flexure and Shear

by : Ehab Nabil Saad Balat -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed El-said Issa, Cairo
Dr. Naser Fekry Hasan El shafey, Cairo
( Normal and High Strength Concrete Beams; Shear Span to Depth Ratio; Web Reinforcement; Longitudinal Reinforcement Ratio, Anon- Linear Static Analysis. )

Numerical Investigation on Shear Strength and Design Requirements of Tapered End Web Panels

by : Omar Ashraf Omar Abdel-kawy Sediek -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar, Cairo
Dr. Maha Modather Hassan, Cairo
( Tapered Plate girder; Critical buckling shear stress; Ultimate shear strength; Tension Field. )

ISO-Geometric Boundary Element Formulation for Reissner’s Shear-Deformable Plate Bending Problems

by : Ahmed Khaled Aly Abdelmoety -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Direct Boundary Element Method, Shear-Deformable Plate Bending, NURBS, Isogeometric Analysis, Singularity Treatment. )

Progressive Collapse Assessment for Multi-Story Steel Structures Under Seismic Loading

by : Yara Maged Mahmoud Soliman -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hesham Sobhy Sayed
Dr. Maha Moddather
( Progressive collapse; Moment Resisting Frames; Braced Frames; Column Removal; Seismic Loads. )

Theoretical Study of Openings’ Effect on The Behavior of Beams with Variable Concrete Strength

by : Ahmed ElGhool Hassan Osman -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Abd-ElHaleem Torkey
Dr. Nasser Fekry ElShafey
( Beams with Openings, Openings at Shear Zone, High Strength Concrete )

Behavior of Axially Loaded Cold-Formed Steel Walls Lined with Ferro-Cement Boards

by : Mohamed Gamal Abo El Kasem Salama -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Hassan Abu-Hamd
( Cold-formed steel wall; Ferro-Cement board; Axial loading capacity; Finite element modelling; Buckling )

Modeling of Shear Behavior of Precast Prestressed Concrete Segmental Beam Joints

by : Mahmoud Abdelaal Mabrouk Ibrahium -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Segmental Beam; Precast Prestressed Concrete; Shear Keyed; keyed Joints; Shear Strength )

Effect of Nonlinear Behavior of RC Coupling Beams on The Seismic Response of Coupled Shear Walls System

by : Omar Magdy Mohamed Badr Nofal -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl, Cairo
Dr. Mostafa Mohamed Abdel Wahab
( Shearwalls - Coupling Beams - Pushover - Nonlinear Analysis - Finite Element Analysis )

Evaluation of Alternative Techniques for Calculation of Seismic Separation Distance in Comparison to The Egyptian Code Considering the Effect of Story Heights

by : Ali Mohamed Abdel Moniem Ali Kotb -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
( Reinforced Concrete Structures, Seismic Loads, Earthquake Resistant Design, Pounding Prevention, Separation Distance, Double Difference Combination Rule, Correlation Factor, Inelastic Displacement, Non-Linear Analysis. )

Flexural Behavior of Ferro-Cement Slabs Supported on Cold Formed Steel Joists

by : Yassien Salah El Dien Mouhammed  -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Hassan Abu-Hamd
( Ferro-cement slabs, Cold formed steel, Flexure )

Seismic Response Modification Factor for Medium Height RC Buildings with Dual Lateral Load Structural Resisting System

by : Doaa Mohamed El-Shafei Ahmed Darwish -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Response modification factor, Ductility factor, Overstrength factor, non-linear static analysis (Pushover analysis). )

Investigating the Performance of Relational Contracts Using Social Network Analysis

by : Mahmoud Mohamed Abd El-Moneim El- Sayed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Omar H. Al-Anwar, Cairo Univ.
Dr. Islam H. El-Adaway,
( Relational Contracts, Social Network Analysis, Integrated Project Delivery, Partnering )

Structural Behavior of Self-Cured Lightweight Concrete Columns Before and After Exposure to Elevated Temperature

by : Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, HBRC**
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ragab
( Light weight Concrete, Concrete Columns, Elevated Temperature )

Computerized Design Tool for Post-Tensioning Slabs

by : Anas Abdulhkim Aburawwsh Abdulhkim -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Post-Tensioning Slabs, Boundary Element Method, Graphical User Interface. )

Analysis of Piled Raft Including Interaction Effects

by : Osama Eid Shehata Abd-Ellatif -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Piles – Piled Raft – Boundary Element Method – Pile - Pile Interaction – Pile - Soil Interaction. )

Numerical Study on Plastic Strength of Steel Plate Shear Walls

by : Hazem Mohamed Ahmed Abdelhady -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed Hassanien Serror
( Steel Plate Shear Wall; Plastic Analysis; Boundary Frame; Boundary Element; Infill-Plate. )

Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Combined Effects of Axial and Blast-induced Transverse Loads

by : Mohammed Gamal Abdel-Wahab Hemeida -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Waleed A. Attia
Dr. Mostafa M. ELSayed
( Blast- SDOF- Axial Loads- RC Columns )

Investigating Shear Lag Effects on Wide U-Section Pre-Stressed Concrete Light Rail Bridges

by : Philopateer El-kess Boules Fahim Boules -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
Dr. Sameh S.F. Mehanny
( Shear lag; Warping; U-section metro bridge; Pre-stressing bridge; Finite element analysis )

Performance of Green-Engineered Cementitious Composite as a Repair Material

by : Mohamed Abd El Rahman Farid Abd El Basset -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, HBRC*
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
( ECC, Mineral admixtures, Beams, Mechanical properties, Ductility )

The Effect of Using Different Types of Nano Materials on The Properties of Concrete

by : Sahar Abd El Salam Mostafa Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Yasser Abd El Ghani Fawzy, Beni Suef University
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim
( Nano Silica, Nano Titanium, Nano Alumina, Steel Fibers, Mechanical properties, Mass transport, Microstructure )

Investigations of Seismic Joint and Pounding Effect on Adjacent Buildings.

by : Mohamed Adel Tohamy Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahia Akel
Dr. Mostafa Mohamed Elsayed
( Seismic Pounding, Seismic Joint, Pushover Analysis, Double Difference Combination Rule, Adjacent Buildings )

Torsional Capacity of Hollow Square Steel Sections Strengthened by CFRP

by : Mohamed Fekry Abdel Wahed Abdel Khalek -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Mostafa Ramdan
( Hollow Square Section, Strengthening Beam, Torsion, CFRP )

Production of Green Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks Using Local Industrial and Agricultural Wasres

by : Shaimaa Ali Ayoub Abdel Monem -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Abd- El Gafoor Hodhod
Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, NHRC*
( Earth Building, Wastes, Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks, Compressive Strength, Water Absorption )

Quality Assessment of Constructed Facilities Using Image Processing Techniques

by : Mahmoud Abdelkader Ragab Hassouna -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Image Segmentation, Image Analysis, Image Processing, Image Denoising, Concrete Defects Detecting. )

Proposed Changes to Seismic Design Provisions of Framed Structures in The Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures (ECP 203-2007)

by : Yasser Abd El Azeem Abd El Basset -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour Ghoneim Ahmed
Dr. Hatem Abd El Aal Selim, Helwan
( Seismic design, Reinforced concrete framed structures, The Egyptian code for design and construction of concrete structures, ductility. )

Numerical Investigation on Flexural Strength of Cantilevered Circular Steel Hollow Sections.

by : Abdel-Rahman Mostafa Mohamed El-Mahdy AbdelGhaffar -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
( Circular Steel Hollow Sections, Finite Element Analysis, Diameter –to Thickness Ratio, Nonlinear Analysis, Initial Geometrical Imperfection. )

Influence of Nano Silica and Nano Clay on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete.

by : Khadiga Mahmoud Abd El Mageed Mekky -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour Ghoniem Ahmed
Dr. Kamal Gad Sharobim, Suez Canal University
( Nano-silica, Nano-clay, Mechanical Properties, Durability, Rapid Chloride Penetration. )

Flexural Strengthening of Simply Supported Beams by External Prestressing for Continuity

by : Mustafa Ezat Elbially -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour Ghoneim Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Atta
( Flexural Strengthening, External Pre-Stressing, Pre-Stressing Level, Tendons Length, Partially Continuous Beams )

Punching and Dynamic Properties of Slab Column Connection in Precast Concrete Structures

by : Ahmed Abdellah Nasr Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abd El-Badei Yehia
Dr. Yehia M. Abd-Elmegeed M. Hussein, NHRC
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashif
( Punching Load Capacity; Precast Concrete; Slab Column Connections; Flat Slab; Dynamic Properties. )

Evaluation of Response Modification Factor for Reinforced Concrete Structures with Dual Lateral Loads Resisting System using Applied Element Method

by : Ahmed Mohammed El-Hussein Mohammed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Response modification factor, Ductility, Over-strength, Redundancy, AEM. )

Behavior of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Beams with openings in Shear Zone

by : Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Ahmed Abdalla
Dr. Nasser Fekri Elshafey
( Lightweight concrete; Simply-support beams; Openings; Shear zone; Stiffness. )

Novel Technique for Utilization of Steel Slag for Production of Cementless All Waste Geopolymer Concrete

by : Ramez Gamal Shenouda Bekhet -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Aziz Serag
Dr. Muhammad Samy Abdul Hakeem El-Feky, NHRC
( Steel Slag Aggregate; Water Cooled Steel Slag; Air Cooled Steel Slag; Alkali Activated Slag; Geopolymer Concrete. )

Effect of Pozzolanic Materials on Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams

by : Mohamed Ashraf Saleh Abd El Mageed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. HanyAhmed Abdallah, Cairo
Dr. Islam Mohamed Rashad, October High Institute
( Flexural Behavior, Compression, Metakolin And Nano Metakolin, Toughness, Long Term Loading. )

Strengthening of RC Flat Slabs with Openings Using CFRP Sheets

by : Mohamed Salah Taha Hafez -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa Fouad EL-Kafrawy
Dr. Saied Ali Mohamed Taher, HBRC**
( Punching Shear, Flat Slabs, CFRP Sheets )

Assessing Seismic Performance of Mid-Rise Buildings Using Fragility Curve

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ali Mohamed AliNaiel -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Nayer El-Esnawy
Dr. Mostafa M. EISayed
( Time History Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Earthquake Resistant Structure, Fragility, Mid-Rise. )

Effect of Modeling Methods on the Structural Behavior of Cable-Stayed Bridges Under Static Loads

by : Khaled Gomaa Mofadel Abd El-Mageed -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attieh
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
Dr. Ehab Ahmed Badr El - Din Khalil, Ministry of Irrigation
( Cable-stayed bridges, Modeling, Finite Element )

Comparative Study Between Stability Indices for Concrete Moment Resisting Frames in Different Codes

by : Mahmoud A. Hassan Mahmoud -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Mahmoud Gamal Eldin
( Stability; Second order; Buckling; P-Delta )

Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Inverted Beams Strengthened Using Fibre Reinforced Polymers and Steel Plates

by : Abdelrahman Medhat Kamal Abdallah -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem Mostafa .M
Dr. Ezzeldin Kamel M., NWRC*
( Fibre reinforced polymers – Externally bonded steel plates – Inverted beams – Experimental study –Near surface mounted )

Simplified Computation of Time Dependent Effects of Segmental Prestressed Concrete Bridges

by : Magdy Ragheb Rashed Mikhail -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Atef Sami Gendy
Dr. Sami Naguib Mikhail
( Segmental Prestressed Concrete Bridge, Time Dependent Effects, Sequence of Construction, Objective Optimization Technique. )

Behavior of Axially Loaded High Strength Reinforced Concrete Short Columns Exposed to Fire.

by : Mohamed Ahmed Saad El-Mahallawy -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed A. Torkey
Dr. Nasser Fekry El-Shafey
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Shear Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Wide Shallow Concrete Beams

by : Mohammed Hammadi Abd El-Rahman -  MSc - 2017
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram M. Torkey, Cairo
Dr. Rasha T.S. Mabrouk, Cairo
( Wide-Shallow Beams, Minimum shear reinforcement, Steel fiber, Polypropylene fiber, Glass fiber. )

Properties of Cementitious Composites Incorporating Different Nano Materials

by : Mohamed Samir Ali Khalafalla -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Usama A. Hodhod
Dr. Hamed M. Hadhoud
Dr. Ihab A Adam, Construction Research Institute-NWRC
Dr. Mohamed A. Ahmed (RIP), Faculty of Science, Cairo University
( Cementitious Composite, Nano Silica, Nano Titanium, Carbon Nano Tube, Abaqus )

A Systems Model for Evaluating Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Projects

by : Mohamed Matar Ali Matar -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Infrastructure projects, Sustainability, Systems Modeling, Microtunneling, Horizontal Directional Drilling )

Determination of Critical Wind Speed of Long- Span Suspension Bridges Using Numerical Simulation

by : Ahmed Abdel-Aziz Ahmed Mohamed -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd-Ellatif Attia
( Computational Fluid Dynamics, Critical Flutter Wind Speed, Flutter Derivatives, Suspension Bridges, Bridge Aeroelasticity. )

Efficiency Improvement of Construction Projects using Lean Six Sigma Methodology

by : Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Eltaweel -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd-Ellatif Attia
( Wastewater treatment, waste recycle, waste management, construction waste )

A Proposed Practical Method for Improving Seismic Response of Existing School Buildings in Egypt.

by : Batool Moneer Abdul Hamid Wahba  -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Sobaih
Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
( Existing Structures, Tuned Mass damper (TMD), Seismic improvement, Pushover Analysis, Water Tank. )

Aerodynamic Stability of Ultra-Long Span Cable Suspension Bridge

by : Ezz El-Din Kamel Mohamed Ali -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Saleh
Dr. Ehab Ahmed Badereldin Khalil, National Research Center
Dr. Walid Abdel Lafif Attia
( Cable-Stayed Bridges, Bridge Aerodynamics, CFD simulation, Flutter Analysis, Flutter Derivatives )

Shear Transfer across Concrete-Concrete Interfaces.

by : Ali Kareem Razzak El-Asadi -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan El-Zanaty
( Composite element, shear transfer, push-off specimens, Steel dowels. )

Shear behavior of reinforced concrete short sandwich panel walls under static and lateral cyclic loading

by : Fatima Al Zahraa Ibrahim Abd El-Latif Refai -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mahmoud Tharwat El-Mihilmy
Dr. Tarek Mohamed Bahaa EL-Din, HBNRC
( Sandwich panel walls, Lateral cyclic loading, Softened strut and Tie model )

Optimization Models to Prioritize Intervention Projects in Slums

by : Mohamed Fawzy Ahmed Oraby -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El-Latif Attia
Dr. Omar Hossam EL-Din EL-Anwar
( Slums, Priorities, Optimization, Models )

An Extended Force Density Method for Form Finding Of Constrained Cable Nets

by : Ghada Mohamed Abo Elnasr Khalil -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Morad
( Force density method, Cable net structures, Tension structures, Form finding )

Behavior Evaluation of Prestressed Concrete Beam under Corrosion Exposure

by : Mohamed Sayed Mohamed Moawad -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan EL-Zanaty
Dr. Hossam Zakaria EL-Karmoty, HBNRC
( Partially prestressed, Fully prestressed, Corrosion, High strength concrete )

Innovative Approaches to Handle Issues in Performance-Based Seismic Behaviour of Multistory RC Buildings

by : Amer Abdulwahhab Hammadi Al-Nuaimi -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Sobaih
Dr. Adel Akl
( Pushover, PBSD, Capacity Spectrum Method, Multistory buildings, Iraq. )

Punching Stress Behavior of Slab-Column Connections by Using Hybrid Fibered Reinforced Concrete under the Effect of Elevated Temperature

by : Reham Hassan Mohamed Ahmed -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Farahat, HBNRC
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abdel Hamid
( Punching stresses, Elevated temperature, Shear reinforcement, Hybrid concrete, Polypropylene fibers - Steel fibers )

Planning Of Construction Labors Emergency Evacuation Using BIM And Computer Simulation

by : Ismail Zakaria Ibrahim Al Daoor -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Building Information Modeling (BIM), Labors Evacuation Planning, Computer Simulation, Construction Sites )

Flutter Stability and Aerodynamic Optimization of Cable-Stayed Bridge Deck Using Numerical Simulation

by : Saad Abou Elela Saad Yehia -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Cable-Stayed Bridges, Tatara Bridge, Computational fluid dynamics, Critical flutter wind speed, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Twin-box deck, Stonecutters Bridge. )

Effect of Confinement with Lateral Reinforcement on Reinforced Concrete Columns

by : Mohamad Abdelzaher Mohamed Shanan -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Ragaey Hasan Anis.
Dr. Ashraf Hasan El-Zanaty.
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally, Beni-Suef University
( ANSYS, Strength, Confinement, nonlinear finite element analysis, nonlinear behavior. )

Performance of High-Rise Buildings with Transfer Floor under Seismic Loads

by : Yasser Mohammed Abdelbaset Abdullah -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad, Main Advisor
Dr. Ezzeldien Yazeed Sayed Ahmed, Ain Shams University
( Drift, high rise buildings, response spectrum, stiffness, seismic loads, time history, transfer floor )

A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Framework to Choose Among High Speed Rail, Conventional Rail And Air Transport

by : Dalia Suliman AL Mohrez -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb EL-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
Dr. Omar H. El-Anwar
Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoamen Khalil, Benha University
( High Speed Rail, Conventional Rail, Air Transport, Sensitivity Analysis, Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Passengers’ Choices. )

Numerical Simulation of Shield Tunneling, with Special Application on Tunnels Crossing in Cairo

by : Mohamed Abd El-Sadek El-Shourbagy -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally, Beni Suef University
( Simulation, Shield, 3D, bored tunnel, MIDAS. )

Effect of interface position with different concrete compressive strength and shear connector shapes on the behavior of one-way composite pre-slabs

by : Ahmed Adel Aly Afifi -  Phd - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed El-Said Issa
Dr. Mohamed Talat Mostafa
Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud
Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mostafa, October 6 University
( Composite, Interface, Shear connector, Pre-slabs )

Post-Buckling Analysis and Design of 3D Trusses

by : Ahmed Shaban Mahmoud -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
( Nonlinear, Co-Rotational, Inelastic Buckling, Post Bucking, Advanced Design, Direct Analysis. )

Using of Cement Kiln Dust in the Production of Interlocking Paving Units

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ali Abo Elela -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, HBNRC
( Cement kiln dust, Interlocking Paving Units, Strength, Durability )

Flexural Strengthening of RC Continuous T-Beams at Hogging Zone Using Different Strengthening Techniques And Material

by : Ayman Mohamed Mahmoud Aboraya -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Hadhoud
Dr. Sayed Hussain Sayed Hassanin
( Carbon Fiber Polymers, Continuous beam strengthening, Hogging Zone )

Boundary Element Analysis of Cracks in Slabs Using Displacement Discontinuity Based Particular Solutions

by : AbdelRahman Fouad Fayez Aly -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Maher Ragab
Dr. Youssif Fawzy Rached
( Boundary Element, Plate Bending, Slabs, Cracks, Displacement Discontinuity )

Shear Transfer in Composite Concrete Concrete T-Section

by : Abdallh Mostafa Soliman Hassan -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabie
Dr. Wael Salah El den, Beni Suef University
( Shear transfer, composite concrete section )

Further Studies on Punching Problem Theoretical Basis and Warping Effects

by : Mohamed Rashwan Rabie Rashwan -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( Boundary Element Method, Punching Parameters due to Warping, ACI Punching Formula )

Selecting Demolition Waste Materials Disposal Alternatives Using Fuzzy TOPSIS Technique

by : Mohamed Abd-Elrazek Abu-Haggar Elshamy -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Construction and Demolition Waste, Disposal Alternatives, Multi Criteria Decision Making, Fuzzy TOPSIS )

Exploitation of Mobile Devices in Tracking Construction Projects using BIM

by : Mohamed Magd El Din Mahmoud Adel Zaher -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Building Information Modeling, Augmented Reality, Construction Projects Tracking, Image Processing, Hand-Held mobile devices, Image Analysis, Facility Management. )

Studying Economic Impact of Investment in Cairo Metro Terminal Stations

by : Mahmoud Abd El Rahman Farag -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El Saeed Ibrahim
Dr. Hisham Maged Osman
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Moamen Khalil, Banha University
( Investing impact in metro stations, Stations design, Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Cairo metro terminals stations, Public Private Partnership (PPP) )

Behavior of concrete-filled double skin (CHS inner and CHS outer) steel tubular beam-columns

by : Ahmed Ashraf Mahmoud Saleh -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed H. Serror
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Concrete-filled tube, Double-skin, Beam-columns, Composite sections, Steel hollow sections. )

Investigating the Performance of Nano Silica Concrete Subjected to High Temperature-Corrosive Environments

by : Ahmed Mohamed Yasien Soliman -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed I. Serag
Dr. Muhammad S. El-Feky.
( Nano Silica, Lime Curing, Corrosion Resistance, High temperature, Bond Strength, Abrasion Rsistance, Permeability )

Evaluation of seismic response modification factor of reinforced concrete frames in the Egyptian code based on nonlinear static analysis.

by : Amira Elyamany Ali Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
Dr. Wael M. Khalil El-Degwy
( Response modification factor, Ductility factor, Overstrength factor, fundamental period of vibration, non-linear static analysis (pushover analysis). )

Effect of elevated temperature on punching strength of flat slabs in compression side

by : Peter Kamil Fakhry Auob -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mostafa Fouad El Kafrawy
Dr. Said Aly Mohamed Taher, HBNRC
( Punching shear, Fire effect, Flat slab, Compressive test, Effect of cooling on concrete )

Prediction of Shear Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Neural Networks

by : Shaimaa Abd El-Tawab Mohamed Rouby -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mustafa Fouad El-Kafrawy
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed El-Nad
Dr. Tamer El-Sayed Ahmed Said
( Shear Strength, Fibers, Beams, Failure Patterns, Artificial Neural Network )

Cpm Delay Analysis Methodologies in the Egyptian Construction Market

by : Mohamed Magdy Ahmed Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Delay, Delay Analysis Methodologies (DAMs), Statistical Package for Social Science Software (SPSS), Triangulation, Qualitative Analysis. )

Numerical Investigation on Shear Strength of END-Web panels Strengthened with CFRP Laminates.

by : Haitham Abd El-Fatah Mousa Shalabi -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr.Mazer Mohammed Saleh
Dr.Sherif saleh Safar
Dr.Maha Moddather Hassan
( Steel Plate girders, Shear strengthening, CFRP laminates, Tension field action )

Optimizing Construction Emissions for Sustainable Construction Projects

by : Eslam Ahmed Tarek Mohammed Abdelkader -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Environmental emissions - Building Information Modeling - Monte Carlo simulation - Genetic Algorithm - Multi-Criteria Decision Making - Sensitivity Analysis )

Seismic analysis of non-structural elements in buildings using different codes

by : Eman Mahmoud Abdel-Maksoud El Sherbiny -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed A. Naiem Abdel-Mooty
Dr. Nasser Zaki Ahmed Abo El Kasem, Beni Suef University
( Non-structural element, dynamic analysis, fundamental period, linear analysis, seismic force )

Analyical Modeling of pressurized water Reactor Nuclear Power Station Under Static Loads.

by : Mohamed Farag Zaki Farg -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed AbdelHalim Torky
Dr. Walid Abdel latif Attia
Dr. Ewhab Ahmed Khalil
( Structure analysis, pressurized Water reactors, European pressurized Water Reactors, Finite Element, ASME )

Evaluation of Force Reduction Factor for Steel Moment Resisting Frames, and Concentric Braced Frames in the Egyptian Code

by : Khaled Ahmed Attia Mohamed Abbis -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Fouad Fayez Aly
( Seismic Reduction Factor, Ductility Reduction Factor, Force Reduction Factor Nonlinear Pushover Analysis, Ductility Demand. )

Experimental Post Buckling Behavior of Composite Battened Steel Columns Using EPS Concrete Subjected to Axial Loading

by : Mostafa Samy Mohameed Hasaneen -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
( Battened columns, Built-up columns, Light weight concrete, Non-linear analysis, Buckling of steel columns. )

Effects of Unequal Height Piers and Pier to Deck Connections on the Uniformity of Seismic Behavior and Inherent Strength of Apparently Irregular Bridges.

by : Mena Gerges Ishak Mikhael -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh Samir F. Mehanny
( Uniformity, OpenSees, Eurocode requirements, time history inelastic analysis, Pushover inelastic analysis. )

Boundary Element Applied to Rafts on Elastic Half Space With Probabilistic Properties

by : Lubna Ezzat Mousa Abd El khalek -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
Dr. Sameh Samir Fahmy Mehanny
( Rafts, Elastic Half Space, Boundary Element Method, Probabilistic principles, Statistical measures )

Effect of Different Types of Cements and Admixtures on Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete

by : Eman Ibrahim Ahmed Zaki -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( Self-compacting, Super-Plasticizer, Lime stone, Ground dust, shrinkage )

Behavior of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened With Steel Jacket Using Finite Element Analysis

by : Mohamed Fahmy Mostafa Mohamed El-Baraga -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( RC Columns, Strengthening, Steel jackets, parametric study, Finite Element Analysis )

Shear behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete wide beams without stirrups.

by : Ahmed Saied Mohamed Abdelghaffar -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mostafa Fouad El-Kafrawy
Dr. Tamer Mahmoud Sayad El-Rakib
( Concrete, shear, wide beam, steel fiber )

Analysis and Design of Walls and Wall Protection Systems Subject to Blast Using the Applied Element Method

by : Tarek Mohamed Mohamed El-Kadry Mohamed Osman -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Ahmed Amir Khalil
( Petrochemical Structures, Vapor Cloud Explosions, Protection Walls, Blast Loads and AEM )

An Optimized Artificial Neural Network to Estimate the Shear Strength of Fibrous and RC Concrete

by : Eman Elnoss Abd Elazeem -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
( Shear Strength, Artificial Neural Network, Steel Fiber, Web Reinforcement, Fibrous concrete )

Reliability of slender reinforced concrete column

by : Inas Mohamed Salih Abdel Hasib -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally Abd-El-Aziz Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed Shaban Abdel Hay, Beni-Sueif University
( Slender Reinforcement Column, Reliability, Monte Carlo Simulation )

Risk Management of Deploying Mobile Telecom Sites (MTS) In Egypt

by : Mohamed Mostafa Eid Marey -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb ElSaid Ibrahim
Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Risk Management - Mobile Telecom Sites )

Strategic Planning for Bim Implementation in Egypt

by : Nada Wael Arafat Elmansy -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Building Information Modeling - BIM Maturity Models - Strategic Planning - BIM Implementation )

Evaluating Building Systems Energy Performance Using BIM and Superiority and Inferiority Ranking

by : Ibrahim Gamal Abdel-Basset Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Building Information Modeling (BIM), Superiority and Inferiority Ranking (SIR), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Energy Analysis, )

Shear Behavior of Lightweight Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams

by : Ali Mohamed Magdy Hassan -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Abdalla,
Dr. Ghada Diaa, HBNRC
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Wind Loads Assessment for Steel Lattice Towers with Different Codes

by : Mohamed Saied Mohamed Ismail -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El Latif Attia
( Design wind speed, Wind velocity, Tower profile, Design of members, IS875- BS88100-1:1986)-ASCE-7-05-(EIA/TIA-222-G),5)(CSA)-E.C.P2011-GB50009-2001-AIJ-RLB, 2004-KBC2005-MS 1553:2002-AS/NZS 1170-2:2002-EIT-1018-46 )

Numerical Investigation on Buckling Strength of Columns with Semi- Elliptical Hollow Cross-Section

by : Bassem Mohamed Dawod Ibrahim -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
Dr. Maha Moddther Hassan
( Semi elliptical column, geometric imperfection, residual stresses, local buckling )

Assesment of Seismic Response Reduction Factor of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis

by : Moustafa Mohamed Mohamed Ramadan -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Response Modification Factor, Ductility, Design Spectrum, Non-Linear Analysis, ELS. )

Response of Structures to Small And Medium Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Mahmoud Khalil -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman Ramadan
( Blast loads, Explosions, Barriers, Chambers, Concrete Nonlinearity )

Nonlinear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Circular Tunnels Under seismic Loads in clayey soil.

by : Ashraf Khamis abd Elfatah Hamad -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Ahmed Fathy Zidan, Beni suef University
( Seismic, Shear modulus, Shear wave velocity, Damping. )

Compatibility of Different Types of Concrete Admixtures Used For Retempering of Fiber Reinforced Concrete

by : Aya Abdelmoneim Ezzelegal Mohamed Aboumoussa -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abdel Hamid, HBNRC
( Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Polypropylene, Retempering, Silica fume, Superplasticizer )

Developing new Approach for Measuring Construction Project Performance

by : Khaled Aboulata Mohamed Aboulata -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Elsaid Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed Saad
( Construction Management, Performance Evaluation, Project Appraisal, Construction Audit, Construction Performance Improvement. )

Capacity Analysis of Steel Transmission Towers

by : Sara Nagy Salah Eldin Elayouby -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Mostafa Ramdan
( Steel, Transmission Towers, Structural Analysis, Ansys )

Human Comfort Study of Medium Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings under Wind Excitations

by : Sharehan Harby Ali El sherif -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A.Mourad
Dr. Hatem Mostafa
Dr. Maha Moddather Hassan
( Human comfort, reinforced concrete building, wind load, wind induced vibration )

Comparison Between Boundary Element and Finite Element Approaches in Structural Analysis of Different Types of Structural Slabs

by : Catherine Bahgat Mesak -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( Boundary Element Method, Finite Element Method, Egyptian Code of Practice, Floor slabs, structural elements )

Effect of Overload Vehicles on Behavior of Composite Steel Girder Bridges

by : Kamel Tamer Kamel Hawash -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-latif Attia
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Amer
( Composite steel I-girder bridges, Linear finite element analysis, Non-Linear finite element analysis, Overload vehicle, Behavior of bridges. )

Assessment of Seismic Response Reduction Factor of Multistorey Reinforced Concrete Structures With Shear Walls Resisting System Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis.

by : Mohamed Adel Mohamed AbdElnabi -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Response Reduction factor, ductility, AEM, ELS, seismic design. )

Repair of Flat Slab-Column Connections Using Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete (Sifcon)

by : Mamdouh Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wahba El-Tahan
Dr. Hamed Hadhod
( Repair, slab-column connection, SIFCON, punching shear )

Behavior of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Centric And Eccentric Loads

by : Heba Mustafa Mahmoud Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hany Mohammed El-Hashimy
Dr. Nasser F. H. El-Shafey
( High Strength Concrete, High Strength columns, High strength concrete columns under Centric and Eccentric Loads, Nonlinear Finite element analysis of high strength concrete columns. )

A Comparative Study of Egyptian French Civil Laws Building and Construction Provisions

by : Haitham Abdel Hakim Abdel Fatah Amer -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmasey, Ezz Steel Co.
( Egyptian Civil Code, French Civil Code, Construction Contracts, Decennial Liability in Construction Contracts )

A Consistent BEM Based Modeling of Tall Buildings

by : Ahmed Usama Said Said Abdelhady -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wael Mohamed Khalil El-Degwy
Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
( BEM, Stiffness Analysis, Warping, Tall Buildings )

Experimental Study of the Mechanical Behaviour of Grouted Splice Sleeve Connections for Precast Concrete Construction Under Axial Tensile Load

by : Belal Ali Abdel-Hafeez Abdel-Rahman -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam Abdel-Ghaffour Hodhod
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim
( Grouted Splice, Bond Strength, Confinement Stress, Mechanical Splices, Precast Concrete Connections. )

Elastic Buckling of Simply Supported Stiffened Steel Plates with A Circular Opening Under Uniaxial Compression

by : Sarah Ibrahim Mahmoud Ibrahim -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Farouk
Dr. Mohamed H. Serror
Dr. Maha Moddather
( Perforated plates, Elastic local buckling, stiffeners. )

Numerical Study on the Behavior of CFRP-Strengthened Cold-Formed Steel Beams

by : Essam Gamal El Din Soliman -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Farouk Hassan
Dr. Mohamed Hassanien
( Cold-formed steel, Moment frame, fiber reinforced polymer, Thin walled steel, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer plates strengthening, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets strengthening, Through plate moment connection, Monotonic behavior )

Comparative Study of Prestress Losses According to International Codes

by : Mahmoud Mohammed Madany Mohammed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
( Friction loss, Elastic Shortening loss, Creep loss, Shrinkage loss, Steel Relaxation loss. )

Comparitive Study between Empirical Equations of Critical Wind Speed For Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Nouran Mamdouh Tmam Nagdy -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd-ELatif Attia
( Cable stayed, Wind Loads, Vortex-Shedding, Flutter analysis, Aerodynamic. )

Shear Behavior of Shallow Wide Beams Strengthened With Externally Bonded CFRP Strips

by : Ahmed Aboul-Ela Mostafa Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nayer A.El-Esnawy
Dr. Hatem Hamdy Geith , HBNRC
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Shallow wide beam, CFRP, shear strength, shear reinforcement, volumetric ratio )

Life Cycle Assessment of Cement Industry in Egypt - Environmental Impact Assessment

by : AbdurRahman Mohamed Ahmed Ali Awad -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El Saeid Ibrahim
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Cement, Environment, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Impact )

Local and Post Local Buckling of Hollow and Concrete Filled Box Steel Tubes

by : Omar Saber Rizq Hassan -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Foud Sabry
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally, Beni Sueif University
( Concrete Filled Steel Tube (CFT), Hollow Steel Section, Local Buckling, Post Local Buckling, Finite Element Analysis. )

Shear Behavior of Self-Compaction High Strength Concrete BeamsWith Openings

by : Ibram Atta Ibrahim Fanous -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Shear Behavior - Self- Compacting Concrete - Beam with Openings )

Performance of R.C. Columns in Resisting Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Gouda -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed A. Naiem Abdel-Mooty
Dr. Mostafa M. Abdelwahab ElSayed
( Blast Loads, Moment Curvature, Single-Degree-of-Freedom, Damage Level, Progressive Collapse )

Shear Behavior of Self-Compacting Concrete Inverted T-Beams.

by : Ahmed Mohamed Mamdouh Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Shear strength - Self-compacting concrete - High strength concrete )

Seismic performance of staircases in the 3D analysis of buildings

by : Omnia Hussien Abo-Elwafa Ahmed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf A. Shawky
( Response modification factor, Ductility factor, Over-strength factor, fundamental period of vibration, non-linear static analysis (ETABS analysis). )

Modeling Total Quality Management and Learning Organization in Construction Design Organizations Using System Dynamics

by : Dalia Abdel Aal Ibrahim Abdel Rahman -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed Abd El Latif Bakry, Social Fund
( Total Quality Management, Learning Organization, System Dynamics, Construction Design Organizations )

Effect of stairs on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Building

by : Reem Nady Abo-Serie El-Nady -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Naiem Abdel-Mooty
( Staircase element, fundamental period, linear analysis, seismic force )

Effect of Inclination of Cables Plane on the Stability of Long Span Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Sarah Said Mamdouh Abd El Kariem -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel-Lattif Attia
Dr Ehab Ahmed Badr El Dien Khalil, Research Institute
( cable stayed bridges - cable net - cable plane inclination - stability of cable stayed bridges )

Effect of Elevated Temperature on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Expanded Polystyrene Light Weight Concrete

by : Saher Salama Mohamed Salama -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Hodhod
( Expanded Polystyrene concrete, Elevated temperature, Residual compressive strength, Mass loss percentage. )

Behavior of RC Flat Slabs with Horizontal Ret and Vertical Shear Stirrups in Punching

by : Ali Ahmed Moustafa Mohamed Hegab -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy Elsayed Kassem
Dr. Rasha Tharwat Senousi
Dr. Osman Abd-Elrahman Meetkees, FRUP
( Punching, RC Flat slabs, punching reinforcement, ANSYS, Punching stirrups )

Computational Model of Ultimate Capacity and Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams With Multiple Openings

by : Amr Nasser Saad Helal Abul-Dahab -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Talaat Mostafa
Dr. Khaled Farouk Omar El-Kashef
( RC Beams, Opening, Finite Element Model, FEM, Simplified method, Analytical )

Optimizing Construction and Demolition Waste Management Strategies for Sustainable Environment

by : Nihal Ahmed Tarek Mohamed -  MSc - 2016
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Manal Sayed Abdelhamid, National Housing
( Construction and Demolition Wastes — Recycling — Economic Viability — Genetic Algorithm — Multi-Criteria Decision Making — Sensitivity Analysis )

Durability of Concrete Exposed to Sea Water Attack

by : Lamiaa Eied Sadek Haroon -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab
( Durability, Compressive strength, Salinity level, Red Sea )

Procurement Route Selection for Electric Power Plants Projects

by : Lobna Mohamed Talat Elmesteckawi -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
( Electric Power Plants, Procurement Routes, SMART, Simo's Method, Sensitivity Analysis. )

EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF RC FRAMES IN RESISTING PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE

by : Waleed Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Neiem Abdel-Mooty
Dr. Mohamed Elsaied Issa
( RC Frame, Progressive Collapse, Catenary Action, Seismic Detailing. )

A Knowledge System for Evaluating Risk Severity Index in Construction Projects

by : Alaa-Edin Abdel-RazekFathy -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abdel-BadiaYehia
( Artificial intelligence, Risk assessment, Project characteristics, Construction contracts )

Evaluation of Seismic Performance of Snug-tight Flush End Plate Connection

by : Sherif Hamed Mohamed Hassanien -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
( Seismic performance, Connection, Steel, End plate, Cyclic, Flush )

Behavior of Ultra High Strength Concrete Columns Subjected to Axial and Cyclic Lateral Loads

by : Amal Abd El-Moneim Ibrahim -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
( Ultra High Strength Concrete, Columns, Cyclic load, Steel Fiber )

Ultimate Strength of Tapered Plate girders Under Combined Shear and Bending

by : Farah Fayrouz El Dib -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally H. Abu Hamd
( Tapered plate, Buckling, Ultimate Load, Pure Shear, Pure Moment, Interaction )

SIMULATING THE EFFECT OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND COOLING REGIME ON THE PROPERTIES OF NROMAL AND SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETES

by : Mohamed Abd-Elsattar Ali -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
( Self-compacting Concrete, Elevated Temperature, Coarse Aggregate, Polypropylene Fibers, Spelling, Cooling Regime, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). )

Seismic Capacity Assessment of Existing RC Buildings in the Sudan by Using Pushover Analysis

by : Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Sobaih
( Pushover, Seismic capacity, Existing buildings, The Sudan )

STUDYING THE COUPLED EFFECT OF USING NANO SILICA AND STEEL FIBERS ON FRESH AND HARDENED CONCRETE PROPERTIES

by : Ahmed Salem Gabr El-Boghdadi -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Farahat
Dr. Hala Mohamed Gamal Elkady, National Research Center
Dr. Hamed Mahmoud Salem Hadhoud
( Concrete Mechanical Properties, Nano Silica, Steel Fibers, Bond Strength, SEM. )

Numerical Evaluation of the Response of Masonry Walls Strengthened With Reinforced Concrete Walls under Blast Load

by : Sayed Ali Sayed Hassan Alhayawei -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Naiem Abd Mooty
( Blast load, masonry, Strengthening, Nonlinear modeling, Dynamic )

Structural Behavior of Lightweight Self-Cured Reinforced Concrete Slabs After Exposure to Fire

by : Nourhan Osama Hanafy Mahmoud -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mostafa Fouad El-Kafrawy
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, Housing and Building National Research Center
( Lightweight Concrete, Self Cured, Solid Slabs, Fire, Ansys. )

Long-Term Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Embedded Steel Section

by : Ahmed Fawzi Ahmed Ali -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan El-Zanaty
Dr. Hassan Mohammed Hassan Allam, Housing and Building national Research Center
( Composite, Creep, Embedded, Long-Term. )

Studying the Influence of Prestressing and Pounding Loads on Quasi-Isolated PC Cable Stayed Bridges with Rigid Pylon Deck Connection Using Experimentally Verified Model

by : Mohamed Abdel-Shakour Hasan -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram Mohamed Abdel-Halim
( Cable stayed bridges, Deck prestressing, Ambient vibration analysis, Elastomeric bearings, Pounding )

EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FLAT SLAB STRUCTURES

by : Khaled Mostafa Hassan Ahmed -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ali
Dr. Mohamed Abd Elgawad Zaki, HBRC
( Progressive Collapse, RC Flat Slab Structures, Applied Element Method. )

Experimental and Numerical Invesigation of an Innovative Shear Walls Coupling for Enhancement of Seismic Performance of RC Structres

by : Dalia Fawzy Abdel Khalek Arafa -  Phd - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Issa
Dr. Hamed M. Salama
( Shear Walls, Stiff Beam, Frames, Dynamic Loads. )

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF SHALLOW WIDE BEAMS

by : Kloge Kamal Kamel Girgis -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wahba W. El-Tahan
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Wide beam, normal strength concrete, high strength concrete, shear strength, shear reinforcement. )

Modeling Construction Contractor Solution using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process

by : Ahmed Mohamed Hassan El-deeb -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed El-Barkouky – American University in Cairo
( Contractor Prequalification, Delivery Systems, Fuzzy C-Means Cluster, Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process. )

Comparison of seismic gap determination for R.C buildings in different design codes

by : Mohamed Moustafa Zohir Mohamed Fadlalla -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El-latif Attia
( Seismic Gap, Time Period, Damping Ratio, Height of Building, Geometric Properties. )

Live Load Distribution of Precast Concrete U-Girder Bridges

by : Ahmed Zakaria Hanafi Ali -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Hassan Amer
Dr. Walid Abdel-Latif Attia
( Loads of Bridges, Load Distribution Factors, Precast U-Girder Bridges, Finite Element Analysis. )

A Business Model for Power Generation Construction Organizations Using System Dynamics

by : Omar Atef Abbas Hegazy -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Mohamed Abd El Latif Bakry
( Business Model – Strategic Management – Power Generation – System Dynamics. )

Evaluating Equation of Braced and Un-Braced Building in Egyptian Code

by : Marco Fayek Fouad Khaier -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf Hassan El Zanaty
Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud Salem
( Braced building, un-braced building, Frame system, shear wall system, parameters, beam inertia, column inertia, displacement, modeling calculation, manual calculation. )

Flexural Load Capacity for Tapered and Straight Beams with Restrained Compression Flange and Slender Web

by : Mohammed Sayed Abd Elaty Elsayed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Fouad Fayez Aly
Dr. Mohamed Massoud El Sadaawy, HBRC
( Flexural Load Capacity, Finite Element Analysis, Tapered Beams, Straight Beams, Restrained Compression Flange, Slender Web, Simple Beams. )

Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced and Post Tensioned Flat Slab Buildings by Pushover Analysis

by : Sherif Essam Abd El-Kader -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Pushover Analysis, N2-Method, Effective Slab Width (ESW), Gravity Shear Ratio (GSR), Punching. )

RISK ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING USING MONTE CARLO SIMULATION

by : Marwa Ahmed Ramy Rashad -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb Al-Said
Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Lateef Bakry
( Construction Project Scheduling, Risk Classification, Risk Identification, Risk Checklist, Risk Analysis. )

BEHAVIOR OF CONCRETE-ENCASED COLD-FORMED STEEL COLUMNS

by : Ahmed Maher Ahmed Mohamed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Morad
Dr. Ehab Hassan Ahmed, Housing and Building National Research Center
( Composite Column, Encased, Steel Cold-Formed, Experimental, Concrete. )

Shear Behavior of High Strength Self-Compacting Concrete beams

by : Khaled Raouf Moustafa Moharram -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wahba Wahba El-Tahan
Dr. Hatem Mostafa Mohamed
( Shear strength, Self-compacting concrete,High strength concrete )

BOUNDARY ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF PILED CAP FOUNDATIONS CONSIDERING CORRELATED RANDOM MISALIGNMENTS OF PILES

by : Sherif Ahmed Sharaf Ahmed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef Fawzy Rashed
Dr. Sameh Samir Fahmy Mehanny
( Random Dislocation, Pile caps, Boundary Element Method. )

Performance of Reactive Powder Concrete

by : Mostafa Mohammad Ahmed Said El Shrief -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, HBRC
( Reactive poser concrete, compressive strength, flexural and splitting tensile strength, Young's modulus, drying shrinkage. )

Investigating the Effect of Boundary Conditions on the Evaluation of Seismic Response Modification Factor of Steel Frames

by : Masood Majed Mohammed Irheem -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Response Modification Factors, Ductility Reduction Value, Over Strength Value, Steel Frames, Non-Linear Static Analysis. )

Progressive Collapse Assessment of Multi-Story Flat Slab Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Gravity Loads

by : Fatma Attia Bakr Attia -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abd El-Badie Yehia
Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Progressive Collapse, Applied Element Method (AEM), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Alternate Path (AP) Method, ACI 318. )

OPTIMUM POSITION OF OUTRIGGER SYSTEM FOR HIGH-RISE REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS UNDER LATERAL LOADS

by : Mohamed Essam Mohamed Sayed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
Dr. Kamal G. Metwally, Bani-Suef University.
( Outrigger-High Rise Building – Lateral Loads – Optimum Position. )

Strengthening Steel I-Beam with Concrete Flange

by : Soha Zaky Mohamed Hussein -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Rabie Mahmoud
Dr. Wael Salah El-Din Zaki, Beni Suef University
( (Strengthening, Concrete Slab, I-beam, Shear Connectors, Composite Section). )

ASSESSMENT OF CODE PROVIDED SEISMIC RESPONSE MODIFICATION FACTOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES

by : Mahmoud Mohamed Abdallah Hegazy -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abd El Latif Attia
( Response Modification Factor, Strength Factor, Ductility Factor, Base Shear Force, Reinforced Concrete Frames. )

Finite Element Estimates of Punching Shear Strength

by : Gehad Samir Mohammed Younis -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Osman Mohamed Osman
Dr. Kamal Ghamry Metwally, Beni-Suef University
( Flat Plate, Reinforced Concrete Slab-Column Connections, Punching Shear, Shear Strength, ANSYS. )

Semantic Risk Assessment for AD and Amended Standard Forms of Construction Contracts

by : Ahmed Mohamed Youssef Ezz-Eldin -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil Abdel-Badei Yehia
Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy
Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Contractual Risk, Ad hoc Contracts, Standard Contracts, Analytical Hierarchy Process. )

Analytical and Experimental Assessment of Nonlinear Behavior for Circular Steel Hollow Sections under Bending

by : Eslam Yehia Mohamed el-Sayed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
Dr. Maheeb M. E. Abdel-Ghaffar
( Circular Steel Hollow Sections, finite Element Analysis, Experimental Assessment, Bending Moment, Eigen Buckling Analysis, Full Nonlinear Analysis, Ovalisation and Local Buckling. )

Effect of Design Parameters on Column Shortening in Tall Concrete Buildings

by : Eslam Abd El-Nabi Ahmed Hemayed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Osman M. Ramadan
( Column Shortening, Creep, Shrinkage, Differential Shortening, Steel Stress. )

Investigating the Efficiency of Using the Carbon Fiber Polymer on Beam-Column Connection

by : Mahmoud Hohamdean Youssef Eldeeb -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Yahia Akl
Dr. Kamal Ghamery Metwally, Beni Suef University
( CRFP Sheet, Beam-Colum Connection, ANSYS Model, Deformation Efficiency, Ductility, Brittle, Capacity. )

Prediction Of Creep In Concrete using Multi-Gene Genetic Programming Hybridized with Artificial Neural Network

by : Abdul Aziz Mamdouh Ataya -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A.. Hodhod
( Multi-Gene genetic programming, Artificial neural network, Creep, Concrete, Prediction model )

Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel in Moment Resisting Frames

by : Emad Mohamed Shafik Hassan -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Mourad
( Cold-formed steel, Moment frame, Cyclic behavior, Monotonic behavior )

Boundary between Special and Ordinary Steel Moment Resisting Frames Based on Beam Profile Slenderness

by : Mohammed Nasr Abd El Moniem -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohammed Hassanien Serror
( )

Fresh and Hardened Properties and Proposed Structural Application of Styrofoam Light Weight Concrete

by : Ahmed Aladdin Fouad Shehata -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama Hodhod
( Lightweight concrete, Styrofoam concrete, Polyconcrete, Thin walled pipe-filled steel tubular columns )

Design of Steel I-beams with Corrugated Steel Webs

by : Nashwa Nabil Ibraheem Soliman -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Ezzeldin Yazeed Sayed-Ahmed, Ain Shams University
( Corrugated steel web / corrugated web buckling modes / Post buckling strength / Local and lateral tensional buckling of the compression flange / finite element model analysis. )

Effect of Reducing Concrete Shrinkage on the Axial Capacity of CFT Composite Columns

by : Doaa Mohamed Ahmed Youssef -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman Mohamed Ramadan
Dr. Sameh Samir Fahmy
Hazem Mostafa Ramadan
( Bond Strength, Composite Column, CFT, in Filled Tubes, Shrinkage, Push out Test, Confinement. )

Punching Shear Behavior of Ferrocement Panels Exposed to Elevated Temperature

by : Ahmed Mohamed Saad Ahmed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed Mohamed Mahmoud
Dr. Ghada D. Abdel-Hamid
( Ferrocement, Punching )

Seismic Loads on Liquid Storage Tanks According to ECP-201

by : Mohamed Gamal Gouda Hassan -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
Dr. Osman M. Osman Ramadan
Dr. Abbas M. Moustafa
( Seismic Loads, Liquid Storage Tanks, Maximum Hydrodynamic Pressure, Maximum Sloshing Wave Height. )

The Effect of using Nano Materials on the Properties of Cement Paste and Mortar

by : Mostafa Ahmed Mahdi Sonosi -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( Nano Silica, Nano clay, Drying shrinkage, Thermal conductivity )

Comparison Study on the Effect of Gravity and Seismic Load on Mid-Rise RC Buildings according to Seismic Design Requirements of Eurocode8.

by : Mohamed Samy Ahmed Mahmoud -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel bakhoum
Dr. Abdel Hamid Zaghw
Dr. Sameh Samir F. Mehanny
( Seismic Loads, Beam Inertia, Cracked Stiffness, P-delta Effect, Strong Column – Weak Beam. )

DISPLACMENT PROFILE FOR SEISMIC DESIGN OF STEEL DUAL SYSTEM OF CHEVRON BRACED FRAME AND MOMENT RESISTING FRAME

by : Mohamed Ali El-Safty Abdullah -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mohamed Hassanien Serror
( Displacement profile, single degree of freedom, design displacement spectrum, steel moment resisting frame, steel inverted-V brace system. )

Critical Buckling Stress of Castellated Web Plates Under Linearly Varying Uniaxial Compression

by : Ahmed Nabawe Hamed Ghareeb -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Castellated steel webs, Elastic buckling, Inelastic buckling )

Evaluation of Shear Strength of Tapered Plate-Girder Web

by : Basem Hassan Abdel-Baset -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham sobhy
( Tapered plate girder, Critical buckling shear stress, Ultimate shear strength, Tension field )

Minimizing Socioeconomic Disruptions of Dense Urban Construction

by : Amir Ayman El-Sayed Mahfouz -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mahdy Marzouk
Dr. Omar Hossam El-Anwar
( Socioeconomic disruptions, Dense urban zones, Slums, Geographic information systems, Sensitivity analysis )

Theoretical Study on Unsymmetrical Arrangement in Plan of Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls for Braced and Unbraced Buildings

by : Sondos Ebrahim Abd El Rasol Mahmoud -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Bahra Mohamed Saeed
Dr. Nabawe Hamed Ghareeb
( Braced Columns – Unbraced Columns – Shear Walls. )

Parametric Study on V/H Ratio from Seismic Records with Comparison to Requirements of Code for Loads Concerning Vertical Seismic Acceleration and Application on Concrete Bridges

by : Abdallah Ahmed Atef Mohamed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
( Vertical seismic acceleration, V/H ratio, Eurocode EN 1998, Earthquake magnitude, Epicenter distance, Soil effect, Concrete Bridges )

Effect of Unsing Stiffeners on the Local Buckling of I-Shaped Plate Girder with Circular Openings

by : Osama Fathel-Rahman Abdullah -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Web Local buckling, Circular web openings in plat girders, Opening reinforcement in I-Shaped plate girders )

PROPOSED FORMULA FOR NATURAL FREQUENCY OF R.C BUILDINGS IN EGYPT

by : Zakaria Fekry Zakaria El-Habbal -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Islam Mohamed El-Habbal, Higher Technological Institute 6th of October Branch
( (Eigenvalue Analysis – Masonry Infill – SeismoStruct). )

GPU Acceleration of the Boundary Element Method for Shear-Deformable Bending of Plates

by : Ahmed Alaa Eldean Mohammed Torky -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( CUDA, Boundary Element Method, Reassener Plate, GPU, Parallel Computing, PLPAK. )

Contractors' Evaluation Method During Prequalification Stage In Construction Projects In Egypt

by : Asmaa Ragab Salama Farag -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Dokhmasey
( Pre-Qualification, Pre-Qualifiers, Computer Model, Evaluation Criteria. )

STUDYING THE EFFECT OF EDGE DISTANCE ON THE SHEAR FRICTION CAPACITY

by : Tarek Sabra Ahmed Sabra -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Maher Ragab
Dr. Hatem Hassan Ibrahim
( Headed Stud Anchors, Reinforcing Bar Anchors. )

Seismic Response Modification Factor for Regular Reinforced Concrete Dual Systems

by : Ismail Kotb Omara Kotb -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel LatifAttia
( Nonlinear analysis, Response modification factor, Reinforced concrete Dual system, Plastic hinge, Multi-layer shell element )

Enhancement of Reinforced Concrete Mechanical Properties using Nano-Silica

by : Mahmoud Ahmed Abdul Aziz -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al-Attar
( Nano, Nano silica, SiO2nano particles, Nano technology, Nano particles in concrete )

Updating Finite Element Models of Reinforced concrete Buildings Using Ambient Vibration Testing

by : Ahmed Muhammed Muhammed El Batesh -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Prof. Dr. Adel Galal El-Attar
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abd Elgawad Zaki– HBRC
( Updating finite element models, Ambient Vibration Testing, Non-Structural infill masonry walls. )

Nonlinear Buckling Analysis of Longitudinally and Transversally Stiffened I-girders Subjected to in-plane Bending

by : Ola Azmy Abd Elfattah -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Hazem Mostafa Ramadan
( BUCKLING, LINEAR, NONLINEAR, LONGITUDINALLY STIFFENED, TRANSVERSALLY STIFFENED, I-GIRDERS. )

Study of Seismic Gap between Adjacent Buildings in Accordance to Different Codes

by : Hossam El Din Abdel Monaem Mohamed Gouda -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
Dr. Waleed A. Abdel Latif
( Pounding, adjacent buildings, seismic gap, seismic separation, seismic drift. )

"Effect Of Using Blended Cement On The Behavior Of Solid Cement Bricks"

by : Ibrahim Mustafa Abdullah Farag -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed Mohsen El-Attar
Dr. Dina Mahmoud Sadek, HBRC
( (Blended cements, Durability, Load bearing unit, Unload bearing unit). )

Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Different Shape and Length of Lap Splice

by : Bahaa Ibrahim Hamed Elgandour -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mustafa EL-kafrawy, HBRC
( Beam, Reinforcement, Shape, Length of lap splices )

Assessment of alternative methods for calculation of seismic separation distance in comparison to the Egyptian code

by : Ahmed Ali Abdel Fattah Mohamed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid Abdel Latif Attia
Dr. Manar Mohamed M. Hussien
( Reinforced concrete structures, seismic loads, earthquake resistant design, pounding, separation distance, double difference combination rule, correlation factor, inelastic displacement, non-linear analysis. )

Developing of A Computer-Based Model for Applying the Price Adjustment Formula in Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Mohamed Magdy Abd-Allah  -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim
( Based model, Price adjustment, Construction projects )

EVALUATION OF SIMPLIFIED METHODS FOR SECOND ORDER IN-ELASTIC ANALYSIS OF 2D STEEL FRAMES

by : Amr Ahmed Khalifa Mohamed -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
( Plastic Analysis, P-Δ effect, Second Order Plastic Analysis, B1 and B2 Method, Limit Load. )

EFFECT OF MICROPILES IN CONTROLLING THE IMPACT OF PIPELINE DETERORTION ON ADJACENT BUILDINGS

by : Najia Assem Mohamed Mahfouz -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Prof. Dr. Adel Yehia Akl
Dr. Manar Maher Hussein
Dr. Kamal Ghamery Metwally, Beni-Suef University
( Pipelines, building, soil, micropile. )

A Numerical Study on Seismic Rehabilitation of Mid-rise Load-bearing Masonry Buildings Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

by : Mahmoud M. Mohamed Fathalla -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( AEM, ELS, Masonry Walls, Seismic Rehabilitation )

Comparison between ASD & LRFD Egyptian Steel Codes for Beam-Columns Under Different Live To Dead Load Ratios

by : Abdelrhman Mostafa Awad -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Fouad Fayez Aly
( ASD, LRFD, ECP CODE, STEEL, BEAM-COLUMN )

Design Requirements of Lateral Bracing of I Beams

by : Mohamed Hussein Abd El-Ghany Abd El-Aziz -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Sherif Saleh Safar
( Nodal Lateral Bracing, Ideal Stiffness, Inelastic Lateral Tensional Bucking, Local Buckling, AISC 2010 (Appendix 6). )

NOVEL DISPERSION TECHNIQUE OF CARBON NANOTUBE IN COMBINATION WITH NANO SILICA IN CEMENT COMPOSITES TO ENHANCE ITS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

by : Passant Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed Youssef -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed I. Serag
Dr. Muhammad S. El-Feky
( )

Properties of Normal and High Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete using Recycled Aggregate and Different fibers

by : Alshimaa Abd El-Monem Hussien -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Galal El-Attar
Dr. Hamed Mohamed Hadhood
Dr. Ghada Diaa Abd El-Hameed, HBRC
( Recycled aggregate, Normal strength concrete, High strength concrete, Synthetic fibers, Concrete properties )

Evaluation of Force Reduction Factor for Steel Eccentric Braced Frames

by : Amr Mahmoud Youssef Ahmed Mansour -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
Dr. Mohamed Hassanien Serror
( Eccentric Braced Steel Frame, Force Reduction Factor, Pushover Analysis, Non Linear Time History Analysis, Ductility Factor. )

Development of Methods of Solution of Biaxially Loaded Sections In Accordance with Egyptian Code of Practice

by : Amr Kamal Mahmoud Merekap -  MSc - 2015
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel Hamid Ibrahim Zaghw
Dr. Mourad Michel Bakhoum
( Biaxially Loaded sections, Load contour method, Equivalent eccentricity method, Strain compatibility method, Egyptian code of practice )

Pounding behavior of Low and Medium Rise Buildings during Earthquakes

by : Magey Morec Tadrous -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad.,Dr. Ahmed A. Bayoumi
( )

Development of an Artificial Neural Network to Predict the Concrete Deterioration Due to Chemical Attack

by : Tamer El-Sayed Ahmed Said -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Maher,Dr. Osama A. Hodhod,Dr. Mohamed A. El-Gammal, National Research Center
( Seawater attack, Chloride diffusion, Chloride penetration, Artificial neural network, Concrete durability, Marine environment, Sulfate attack, Concrete deterioration, Concrete carbonation, Service life modeling, Artificial intelligence )

Optimizating the Preparation and Utilization of Nano Silica to Enhance Concerte Properties and Behavior

by : Mohamed Sami Abdel-Hakem -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour G. Ghoneim,Dr. Mohamed I. Abdel-Aziz,Dr. Hala M. El-Kady, National Research Center
( Nano Silica, Sonication, Deagglomeration, Factorial Design, Optimization )

Optimizing Surface Work Operations of Road Construction using Combined Simulation and Genetic Algorithms

by : Tarek Fouad Hamdy Gomaa -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheed E. Ibrahim,Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Optimization, Simulation, Genetic algorithms, Road construction, Construction management )

Predicting the Chloride Ingress Process inside Blended Concrete using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Hany Ibrahim Ahmed Awad -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
( Chloride, Slag, Diffusion, Corrosion, Artificial neural networks )

Study behavior and Ductility Factor of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Frames

by : Ahmed Sayed Tawfik -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty,Dr. Mohamed R. Badr, Housing & Building Center
( Behavior, High strength concrete, Ductility factor, Stiffness )

New Technique for Connections in Cold-Formed Steel Structures

by : Ahmed Mohamed Anwar -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Cold-formed steel, Connection, Steel ring, SOR, ABAQUS )

Analysis and Design of Steel Plate Shear Walls

by : Mostafa Alsayed Alshawadfy Amer -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Sayed B. Machaly,Dr. Sherif S. Safar
( Shear wall, SPSW, CR-SPSW, Column inward deflection, Base shear, Tension field action, Earthquake, Strip model )

Simulation of Expantion in Cement Based Materials Subject to External Sulfate Attack

by : Gamal Ahmed Salama Ahmed -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod
( Sulfate attack flash GGBS. ASTM C 1012, USBR4908, Artificial neural networks )

Advanced Finite Element Technique using OOP for Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures

by : Mostafa Mohamed Fahim Ibrahim -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Said A. El-Kholy, Fayoum University
( Fiber model, Cyclic loading, Monotonic loading, Construction defects, Honeycomb )

Bridge Vulnerability Due to Spatially Asynchronous Seismic Ground Motions

by : Hesham Ayman M. Mahmoud  -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Bridge, Vulnerability, Spatially, Asynchronous, Seismic Ground Motions )

Life Extension for Fixed Offshore Platforms

by : Ahmed Abdel-Fatah Mohamed -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Salwa K. Abdel-Hafiz
( Ageing of offshore platform, Life Extension study of offshore platform, Structural Assessment of offshore platform, Probability based assessment for offshore platform )

Design Optimization of Steel Frames with Built-Up Tapered Sections using Simulated Annealing Method

by : Tamer Mohamed Mahmoud -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Design optimization, Simulated annealing, Tapered members, Design steel frames )

Framework for Optimizing Sustainable Infrastructure Bridge Projects

by : Ahmed Nouh Ahmed -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Green bridges, Rating Systems, Simo’s Procedure, MOOMS )

Decision Support Tool for Water Mains Rehabilitation

by : Sayed Abdel-Ghafar Abdel-Hamed -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Deterioration of water mains, Simos’ procedure, Expert systems, Decision support systems )

An Investigation on the Direct Displacement Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures - an Alternative Approach

by : Hesham Abdel-Hamid Ahmed -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar,Dr. Abdel-Hamid I. Zaghw
( Seismic design, direct displacement based design, Pushover analysis )

Seismic Performance of Deep Bored Tunnel with Isolation Protection

by : Nesren El-Sayed M. Al-Fares -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Kamal G. Metwally, Beni Suef University
( Seismic Isolation, Bored Tunnel, Dynamic Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Soil Structure Interaction )

Probabilistic Models for Construction Projects' Durations in the Middle East

by : Waleed Mahfouz M. Ali Youssef -  Phd - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman
( Construction management, Risk management, Activity duration, Regression models, Probabilistic models )

A Coupled Stiffness BEM Pushover Lateral Analysis of Tall Buildings

by : Moustafa Emad Abdullah  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy,Dr. Manolis Papadrakakis
( Boundary element method, Pushover analysis, Tall buildings, Lateral Analysis )

Identifying the Main Causes of Change Orders and Assessment of their Impact on Construction Projects

by : Hossam El-Dien Abdel-Satar -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed S. El-Deeb
( Change order, Significance Index, Relative Weight, Changes Classification, Change Groups )

Optimizing Workflow in Piling Operations using Agent Based Simulation

by : Hossam Ibrahem Seif El-Dien -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Agent based simulation, Piling operations, Safety considerations, Space limitarions )

Seismic Response Modification Factor of Irregular RC Frames

by : Ahmed Atef Mohamed Ahmed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Response modification factor, Vertical irregularity, Soft storey, Setback )

Transverse Analysis of Single Vent Concrete Box Girder Bridges Subjected To AASHTO LRFD Live Loads

by : Sameh Salama Ahmed  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy,Dr. Essam F. Ayoub
( Bridges, Box girders, AASHTO LRFD live loads, Transverse bending analysis, Pucher )

Integrated Principal Component Analysis and Neural Network Model for Predicting Construction Costs of Water Treatment Plants Projects

by : Moustafa Hassan Mohamed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Parametric cost estimation, Water treatment plants, Cost drivers, Descriptive statistics ranking, Principal component analysis, Artificial neural networks )

Quantitative Risk Assessment of PPP Wastewater Treatment Plants Using Real Options Theory

by : Mohamed Refaat M. Mohamed  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Risk assessment, Public private partnership, Wastewater treatment plant, Real options, Risk mitigation contracts, Multiple least square Monte Carlo method, Multiple exercise boundary method, Minimum flow guarantee )

Retrofitting of R.C. Flat Slab-Column Connection to Resist Punching Shear using Ferrocement

by : Amr Ahmed Nasr El-Dien -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Hadhood,Dr. Ghadaa D. Abdel-Hamed, Housing & Building National Center
( Rehabilitation, Slab-column connection, Ferrocement, Punching shear )

Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Slabs using Carbon Fiber Polymers

by : Samiha Emam Abdel-Aziz Alharty -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Hamid I. Zaghw,Dr. Hamed M. Hadhood,Dr. Ihab A. Khalil, Housing & Building National Center
( Strengthening, CFRP, Slabs )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Openings Strengthened with Steel Fibers

by : El-Sayed Salah El-Sayed El-Mahdy -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram M. Torkey,Dr. Rasha T. Senousy
( Deep Beam, Opening, Steel fibers, Strut and tie, Crack, Ductility first crack load, Failure load, Service load, Ultimate load, Deflection )

The Effect of Geometry on Stress Distribution in Two-Span Prestressed Solid Slab Concrete Bridges

by : Ahmed Hassan Amin Abdel-Kader -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Bridges, Solid slab, ASHTO LRFD Live Loads, Stress distribution )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened by using Steel Jackets

by : Mohammed Fathi Abd EL-Hamid  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( RC Columns, Strengthening, Steel jackets, Finite element analysis, ANSYS )

Proposed Recommendations for the Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Openings

by : Wafaa Mohamed Shaban Mohamed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Kamal G. Metwally, Beni Suef University
( Reinforced concrete beams, Openings, Finite element model, Stiffness, Simplified methods )

Seismic Response of Clinker Silos

by : Mohamed Fawzy Abas Soliman -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman
( Silo, Clinker, Seismic, Response, Dynamic )

Fuzzy-Based Methodology for Integrated Infrastructure Asset Management

by : Ahmed Osama Gamal Aly -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure condition assessment, Fuzzy expert system, Fuzzy/Monte Carlo simulation; Analytical hierarchical process, Genetic algorithms )

Fem Study of Shear behavior of Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete (SIFCON) Beams

by : Mohamed Gamal El-Dien Sayed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wahba W. El-Tahan,Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Slurry infiltrated fiber concrete (SIFCON), Finite element analysis, Shear behavior, Beam models, Shear strength )

Behavior of Self-compacting Concrete Containing Marble and Granite Wastes

by : Haytham Aly Aly Farahat -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohmed M. El-Atar,Dr. Dina M. Sadek, Housing and Building Research Center
( Self-compacting concrete, Waste powders, Marble and Granite powder )

Comparison between Advanced Pushover Techniques for Estimating Seismic Demands of Code-Designed Steel Frame Buildings

by : Mahmoud Reda Thabit Manaa -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl,Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
( Pushover analysis, Nonlinear dynamic analysis, Modal pushover analysis, Higher modes effects, Multi-modal combination, Target displacement, Lateral load pattern, FEMA-440 )

Framework for Planning of Runway Pavement Operation using Computer Simulation

by : Wagdy Gaber -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed A. Rashed,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Airport runways, Computer simulation, Intuitionistic fuzzy, Modelling, Decision making )

Flexural behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with FRP NSM Exposed to Elevated Temperature

by : Mohamed Saeed Ahmed Al-Shikh -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Ghada D. Abdel-Hamed, Housing & Building Research Center
( RC Beams, CFRP, NSM, Elevated temperature )

Boundary Element Analysis of Shear-deformable Plates on Tension-less Elastic Foundation

by : Ahmed Fady Mahmoud Farid -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Boundary element, Tension-less elastic foundation, PLPAK, Nonlinear soil, Shear deformable plates )

Strengthening of Steel Beam to Column Connections to Resist Progressive Collapse

by : Ahmed M. Nabil Abdel-Salam  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Mohamed H. Sorror
( Progressive collapse, Connections, Steel structures, Finite element modeling, Alternate path method )

Dynamic Test of a 1/8 Scale Two Story Lightly Reinforced Concrete Building

by : Khaled Sherif Abdel-Rahman -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Atar,Dr. Abdel-Hamid I. Zaghw
( Shaking table, Microconcretc, Heat treatment, Dynamic model )

Pre-Stressed Concrete Frames Analysis and Design Software Development

by : Elsayed M. Elsayed Elsheikh -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty,Dr. Abdel-Hamid I. Zaghw
( Pre-Stressed concrete, Software, Programming, Stiffness matrix )

Numerical Evaluation of Tie-Force Method for Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures Against Progressive Collapse

by : Ibrahim Ragab Attia Sallam -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem,Dr. Islam M. El-Habbal, Higher Institute, 10th Ramadan
( Progressive collapse, Tie-Force, APM, Catenary action, BS, UFC, AEM, Rotation limits, ELS )

Entry of Women Engineers in the Construction Industry in Egypt Barriers and Solution

by : Shaimaa Abdallh Omar Ayad -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheed E. Ibrahim,Dr. Maged E. Georgy,Dr. Ahmed S. El-Deb
( Entry, Women engineers, Barriers, Suggested solution )

Progressive Collapse Assessment of Multistory Flat Slab Reinforced Concrete Structures

by : Hazem Ahmed Hassan Ahmed  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Progressive Collapse, Concrete, Flat slab, Seismic loads, Earthquake, Catenary action, UFC, AEM, APM )

Behavior of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Subjected to Torsion

by : Mahmoud Abdel Wahed Abdel Fatah  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hazem M. Ramadan
( Concrete Filled Steel Tube (CFST), Hollow steel section (HSS), Ultimate Torsion Strength (Tu), Plastic Torsion Strength (Tp), Finite element analysis. )

An Investigation on Sandwitch Light Weight Ferrocement One Way Slabs

by : Islam Mohamed Rabee Mahmoud -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed T. Moustafa,Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Sandwich panel, Ferrocement, Stress-strain, Flexure capacity )

Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Low-Rise Shear Walls

by : Mohammed Moussa Sayed  -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour A. Ghoniem,Dr. Tarek M. Bahaa-El-Dien, Housing & Building Research Center
( Reinforced, Concrete, Low-rise, Shear, Strength, Stress, Structural design, Walls, Tests, Discontinuities )

Behavior of Flanged Concrete Beams with Web Opening under Pure Torsion

by : Ahmed El Sayed Salem Salama -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy E. Kassem,Dr. Ahmed A. Mahmoud, Benha University
( Torsion, Flanged beams, Web opening, Analytical model and Parametric study )

Behavior of Deep Beams with Inclined Reinforcement using Strut and Tie Model

by : Amgad Abd Elmohsen M. Elbhiery -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Magdy E. Kassem,Dr. Ahmed A. Mahmoud, Benha University, Shubra
( Reinforced concrete deep beams, Strut and tie model, Finite element model, Opening, Inclined reinforcement )

Progressive Collapse Assessment of Multistory Irregular Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures under Gravity Loads

by : Mohamed Samy Youssif El-Bayomy -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem
( Progressive collapse, Irregularity, Catenary action, UFC, AEM, rotation limits, ELS. )

Behavior and Flutter Stability of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges with Cable Net

by : Amin Abdel-Monem Abdel-Motaleb -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Cable-stayed bridges, Cable net, Large deformation, Flutter critical wind velocity, Selberg, SAP2000, Cable pre-stressing force, Girder internal forces, Deflection, Pre-stressing force, Distribution of live Load )

Investigating Projectile Penetration in Concrete Blocks Reinforced by Ceramics

by : Raed Ibrahim Shehata -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia,Dr. Mohamed Y. Ibrahim, Modern University
( Penetration, Concrete, Projectile impact, Ceramic, AUTODYN 3D )

Effect of Using Cement Kiln Dust in the Production of Solid Cement Bricks

by : Amir Mohamed Salah El-Dien -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. El-Atar,Dr. Dina M. Sadek, Housing & Building Research Center
( cement kiln dust, Durability, Load bearing unit, Unload bearing unit )

Analytical study of the legislation and the laws governing the Real estate appraisal in Egypt

by : Khaled Abdel-Salam Ahmed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Appraise, Property Appraisal, legislation, laws governing the Real estate appraisal in Egypt, Standards )

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Framework for Sustainable Low- Income Housing Projects

by : Mahmoud SamyMahmoud -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Building information modeling, Sustainability, Optimization, Computer simulation, Low-income housing )

Behavior of Pre-Cracked Reinforced Concrete Frame L-Connection Repaired by using Different Techniques

by : Maysoun Magdy M. Ismaiel -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed R. Mahmoud
( Repair; CFRP; Frame Joints; corner joints )

Evaluation of High Rise Concrete Structures behavior under Seismic Loads using Performance Based Method

by : El-Hussein Ibrahim El-Sayed -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Performance based, Time history, Nonlinear analysis, Force based and seismic behavior )

Effect of Shear Connectors and Interface Roughness on the behavior of One Way Composite Pre-Slabs

by : Mohamed Fawzy Abd El-Aziz -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed R. Mahmoud,Dr. Wael S. Zaki, Beni Seuf University
( Concrete, Shear connectors, Pre-slabs, Shear transfer, Interface roughness )

Study on Design and Construction of Ultra-Long Span Cable Stayed Bridges Due to Wind Load

by : Hussien Ibrahiem Hussien -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum,Dr. Fathy A. Saad, Ain-Shams University
( Ultra-long span, Cable stayed, Bridges, Wind loads, Temporary cable, Analysis, Design, Optimization, Pylon, Side span supports, Cable arrangement, Cross sections )

Comparative Study on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Plastering Mortars in Local Practice

by : Ayat Gamal El-Ghareb -  MSc - 2014
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( Plastering mortar, Cement, Lime, Fly ash, Drying shrinkage )

Seismic Pounding of Reinforced Concrete Frames Strengthened with CFRP Laminates

by : Rania Mohamed Nabil Khattab  -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia,Dr. Magdy T. El-Sheikh,Dr. Sherif S. Safar
( Earthquake, Pounding forces, CFRP laminates, ANSYS, Strengthening )

Impact of Construction Safety Climate on Safe Work Behavior in Palestine

by : Khalid Abdel-Rauf Mahmoud -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Adnan A. Anshassi, Islamic University, Ghaza
( Safety, Construction industry, Construction workers, Site engineers, Construction managers )

Hybrid Decision Support System for Risk Management Process of Pipeline Projects in Middle East

by : Naeel Yousry Selem Zaabal -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Risk management, Risk mapping, Risk analysis, Dynamic map, Construction management )

Effect of Fire on Punching Shear Strength of Loaded HSC Flat Slabs

by : Heba Mohamed El-Said Issa -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab,Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty,Dr. Hatem H. Ghaith *
( Flat slab, Punching shear strength, Fire, HSC, Slab-column connection, Elevated temperature, Shear reinforcement, Concrete compressive strength, Concrete cover, Sudden cooling )

Moment Redistribution in Confined Concrete Continuous Beams

by : Heba Aly Abdel-Rahman -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty,Dr. Hatem H. Ghaith *
( Moment, Redistribution, Confinement, Continuous, Beams, Ductility )

Application of Basalt Fiber Mesh in Strengthening of Masonry Walls of Historic Structures

by : Taha Khayery Abdel-Hady -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( Historic structures, Masonry walls, Strengthening, Basalt fiber mesh, TRM (Textile Reinforced Mortar) system )

Cyclic behavior of Beam-Bracing-CFT Column Connections in Concentrically Braced Frames

by : Maha Moddather Hassan Osman -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Mohamed A. Naeem,Dr. Hazem M. Ramadan
( Concrete filled tube (CFT) columns, Gusset plate connections, Ductility, Braced frames )

Strategic Asset Management for Educational Buildings in Egypt

by : Ireny Abdel Raouf Watson Beshara -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour G. Ahmed,Dr. Manal S. Abdel-Hamed *
( Strategic asset management framework, Educational buildings, Gap analysis )

Amendment of Saudi Arabia Public Works Contract from Fixed-Price to Price Adjustment Contract (Highways project)

by : Eissa yahya Mohamed Asiri -  Phd - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmaesy, Ezz Flat Steel Co.
( Public works contract, Price adjustment contract, Project items, price adjustment formula )

Procurement Methodology Matrix as A Tool of Reducing Conflicts and Disputes in Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Maged Mohamed Azab Sewelam -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmaesy, Ezz Flat Steel Co.
( Procurement methodology reducing, Conflicts, Disputes Egypt )

A Study of the Piled Raft Foundation Behavior

by : Mohamed Hesham M. Mohamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl
( Piles, Raft, Clay, Finite difference, Pile length, Pile configuration )

Using System Dynamics in Studying the Effect of Governmental Housing Policies on the Real Estate Market in Egypt

by : Moustafa Ibrahim Shawky  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Real estate, Simulation, System dynamics )

Framework for Predicting the Size of Egyptian Housing Market

by : Ismail Abdel-Aal Ismail -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Housing, Egyptian housing, Egyptian economic housing, Predicting, Forecasting, System dynamics )

Variation Orders in Real Estate Projects in Egypt Causes, Impacts and Control Techniques

by : Mohamed El-Sayed Mohamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmaesy, Ezz Flat Steel Co.
( Variation orders, Real estate, Egypt )

Causes of Variation Orders in Construction Projects in Gaza Strip

by : Ali Abed El-Hameed Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Atef A. Ragab, Consultant Construction
( Construction industry, Variation order, Gaza strip )

Behavior of R.C Columns with Poor Concrete Strength at Upper Part

by : Sulaiman Nayef Ahmed Al-Gumaily -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed R. Hussain
( Columns, R.C, Poor concrete, Theoretical analysis )

Assessment of Risks in Electrical Plants and Transmission Lines Projects in Libya

by : Hamza M. Meftah Al Dabbar -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Risk identifications, Risk assessment, Construction projects, Electrical plants and transmission lines projects, Libya )

Effect of Tension Lap Splice on the Behavior of High Strength Concrete (HSC) Beams

by : Ahmed El-Azab El-Sayed -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Bond strength, Lap splice, Normal strength concrete, High strength concrete, Casting position, Splice length, Reinforcement ratio )

Optimized Material Selection in Green Buildings

by : Haytham Mohamed Mostafa -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Sustainability, LEED, Green building, Optimization, Material selection )

Assessment of Base Shear Reduction Factor for Steel Moment Resisting Frames with Fluid Viscous Dampers

by : Ramy Adel Deyab Mohamed -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Mohamed H. Sorror
( Velocity dependent devices, Ductility reduction factor, Damping reduction factor, Rehabilitation, Soft story, Steel moment resisting frame, Finite element )

Optimization of Tendon Layout for Prestressed Box section of Multi Span Concrete Bridges

by : Ezzat Nabih Abd-Elmaguid Ezzat -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Ramdan,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Tendon layout, Prestressed concrete bridges, Box sections, Multi span bridges )

Evaluation of Regular Multistory Buildings using Egyptian Earthquake Codes by Pushover Analysis Method

by : Mohanad Ibrahim Saber Mera -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Sobaih,Dr. Adel Y. Akl
( Earthquake, Pushover, ECP-93, ESEE-1988, ECP2011 )

Framework for Monitoring and Maintaining Subways Stations using Building Information Modeling

by : Ahmed Fathy Abdelaty -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Building information modeling, Wireless sensor networks, Indoor environmental quality, Asset management )

Behavior of Concrete Beams and Slabs Strengthened with Composite Laminates and Polyurethane Sheets under Impact Loading

by : Maha Mohamed Hussien Mohamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Saleh,Dr. Yehia A. Bahi El-Dien, B.U.E.
( Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), Polyurethane sheet (PUR) Concrete beams and slabs, Impact loading )

Safety Performance of Construction Companies in the Gaza Strip

by : Haythem Mthkal Hamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Safety performance, Accidents types, Construction sector construction companies, Performance improvement )

Comparative Study of Structural Systems Subjected to Seismic Loads Considering Different Codes

by : Nehal Ismail Sayed Atya -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia,Dr. Manar M. Maher
( International codes, Structural systems, Seismic loads, Seismic displacement )

Creating Value through Virtual Organizations in Engineering Design Firms in Egypt

by : Ahmed Hassan Saleh Moharam -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Mohamed A. Bakry, The Social Fund for Development
( Virtual organizations, Balanced scorecard, Performance measurement, Engineering design industry, Strategy map )

Experimental and Analytical Study on Failure Modes of Structural Steel Scaffolds

by : Abdullah Nabil Sayed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Abdel-Ghaffar
( Steel scaffolds, Direct analysis, Full-scale testing, Nonlinear analysis, Steel design, Cuplock connection, Wedge connection )

A Probabilistic Boundary Element Method Applied to RC Flat Slab with Random Material Properties

by : Aya Elsayed Mohamed Hussein -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Boundary element method, Modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, Monte carlo simulation )

Distributing Limited Budget Strategy for Bridge Management using Gravitational Search Algorithm

by : Nesrin Ali Morsy Khaled -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Optimization, Evolutionary algorithms, Bridge deck rehabilitation, Management systems, Infrastructural )

Experimental and Analytical Assessment of End Plate Connections under Axial Tensile Force

by : Mohamed Karam Hussein Ismail -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( End plate connection, Finite element analysis, Experimental assessment, Axial tensile force, Bolt forces, Yield pattern of end plate, Stress distribution in web of beam/column )

Web Local Buckling of I-Shaped Plate Girder with Openings

by : Saad Abouel-Ela Saad Yehia -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Plate girder with openings, Web local buckling, ECP-LRFD, Stiffeners )

A Model for Evaluating Safety Performance of Construction Contractors in Egypt

by : Belal Ahmed Mohamed Seleim -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed S. Mohamed
( Safety performance evaluation )

Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Wide Beams

by : Ahmed Sherif Abd El-Raouf  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour G. Ahmed,Dr. Tarek M. Bahaa *
( Beams, Reinforced concrete, Shear, Stirrups )

Simplified Seismic Analysis Procedure for Base Isolated Structures

by : Sherif Omar ElFarouk AbdElaziz  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Mohamed H. Sorror
( Base isolation, passive control, Damping reduction factor, Simplified seismic analysis method, Rehabilitation, Lead rubber bearing, N2 method, Seismic analysis, Performance base design, Ductility reduction factor, Reduction factor R, Finite element )

Behavior of Shear Strengthened RC Beams with Openings using Near-Surface- Mounted FRP Strips

by : Mostafa Mahmoued Taha Anber  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Hamed M. Hadhood,Dr. Ghada D. Abdel-Hamed *
( Shear strength, Near surface Mounted, RC-beams with openings, Shear strengthening, Fiber reinforced polymers )

Behavior of Circular Short Concrete Filled Steel Columns with Shear Studs

by : Sherif Sayed Ahmed Younes -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hazem M. Ramadan
( Shear studs, Load transfer, Stud distribution, Concentric load, Experimental testing, Finite element )

Boundary Elements Applied to Lateral Analysis of Multi-Story Buildings

by : Ramiz Wahby Milad Mohareb -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wael M. El-Degwy,Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Stiffness matrix, Lateral analysis of multi-story buildings, Boundary element method )

Effect of Tension Lap splice on the Behavior of High Strength Self Compacted Concrete Beams

by : Mahmoud Ahmed El-Azab -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Bond strength-lap splice, Normal strength concrete, High strength concrete, Self compacted concrete-SCC, Casting position, Splice length, Reinforcement ratio, Reinforcement bar diameter )

Behavior of Flushed Moment Connection under the Effect of Pure Moment

by : Omar Moustafa El-Kaliouby -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hazem M. Ramadan
( Moment capacity, Rotation & stiffness, Bolt forces, Endplate stresses )

Financial Risks in Real Estate Investment in Egypt

by : Amr Saad Abdel-Latif  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed S. Mohamed
( Enterprise risk management, Real estate investment, System dynamics, Causal loop diagram, Stock and flow diagram )

Developing an Artificial Neural Network to predict the Effect of Sulfate Attack on concrete Structures

by : Sohaib Mundher Hussein  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod,Dr. Moustafa A. Abdeen
( ANN, Soft computing, Sulfate attack, Compressive strength, Concrete durability, Service life )

Minimum Cost Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements Based on Prices in Iraq

by : Hussein Kareem Sultan Zogaer  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Metwally A. Ahmed
( Reinforced concrete, Beam, Column, Optimization, MATLAB )

Rehabilitation of Beam Column Connection Exposed to Fire using Near Surface Mounted FRP Strips

by : Ahmed Hatem Hamedy Ghith -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Ghada D. Abdel-Hamed *
( Rehabilitation, Beam column connection, Fire exposure, FRP, NSM )

Hybrid/Mixed Model for Spatial Response of Curved Beams with Thin-Walled Sections

by : Fady Monier Meseha Abdel-Malak -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Atef S. Gendy
( Curved beams, Thin-walled sections, Hybrid/mixed method, Assume displacement and stress, Assumed stress satisfy equilibrium )

Selection of Construction Tower Cranes using Building Information Modeling

by : Ahmed Abou-Bakr Mohamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Construction management, Tower cranes, Building information modeling, Analytical hierarchy process, Genetic algorithm )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Lap Splices between Deformed and Smooth Bars

by : Mahmoud Mostafa M. El- Hawary -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. El-Nady,Dr. Abdel-Raouf T. Kassem, Misr University
( Bond, Development length, Lap splices, Splice end shape, H.SC. )

Progressive Collapse Assessment of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic Actions

by : Ahmed M. Yasser Lotfy Elsaid  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Progressive collapse, Seismic loads, Earthquake, Catenary action, UFC, AEM, Catenary action, APM, Rotation limits, ELS )

Environmental and Economic Impact Assessment of Construction and Demolition Wastes using System Dynamics

by : Shaimaa Sayed Mohamed Azab -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Construction and demolition wastes (CDWs), Sustainable development, Pollutants emissions, Waste recycling, landfills, Global warming potential (GWP), System dynamics modeling )

Optimal Allocation of Water Network Repair Crews Considering Multiple Objectives

by : Marwan Mahmoud Alian Ali -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Multiple objectives, Optimization, Repair, Scheduling, Allocation, Criticality, Routing )

Optimization of Budget Allocation for School Buildings Rehabilitation using Data Envelopment Analysis

by : Mamdouh Ali Ahmed Mohamed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( School, Maintenance, Cost, Priority-rating )

Causes of Schedule Delays in Politically Unstable Areas and Developing Countries

by : Mohamed Ossama Yehia Kadry -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maged E. Georgy,Dr. Hesham M. Osman
( Construction management, Causes of delay, Risk management, Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis )

Planning of Telecommunication Tower Projects using Fuzzy Subtractive Modeling and Computer Simulation

by : Mohamed Alsayed Alaraby Alsayed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Fuzzy subtractive clustering, Computer simulation, Telecommunication towers, Sensitivity analysis )

Live Load Distribution for Curved Steel Trapezoidal Box- Girder Bridge

by : Mohamed Osama Ibrahim  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed H. Amer
( Live loads distribution, Curved steel bridges, Trapezoidal box-girder )

Analysis and Design of Longitudinally and Vertically Stiffened Plate Girders

by : Amr Ali Hassan Farag Elsayed  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hazem M. Ramadan
( Plate girders, Longitudinal stiffener, Transverse stiffener, Elastic buckling )

Alternate Path Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Applied Element Method

by : Islam Hafez Hassan Hafez Ali -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Progressive collapse, UFC, AP method, AEM, ELS )

Nonlinear Progressive Collapse Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Structures Based on Alternate Path Method

by : Abd El-Rahman Tarek El-saeed -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Progressive collapse, UFC, AP method, FEM, CSI perform collapse )

Inelastic Seismic Response of Bridges with A Buffer – Gap – Elastomeric Bearing System

by : Mousa Maher Nagiub Farag -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Bridges, Partial seismic isolation, Dynamic seismic loads, Finite element method, OpenSees, Eurocode requirements, Time history inelastic analysis )

Multi-Criteria Decision Making Framework for Consultant Selection in Real Estate Projects in Middle East

by : Mohamed Ahmed Ahmed El Deeb  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk,Dr. Mohamed G. El-Barkouky, A.U.C.
( Real estate projects, Analytical hierarchy process (AHP), Multi criteria decision analysis, Consultant selection )

Stochastic Analysis and Plastic Design of Steel Frames using FOPA (First Order of Plastic Analysis) Program

by : Shorouk Mohammad Soliman -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Abdel-Ghaffar,Dr. Mohamad A. El-Beltagy
( Plastic design, First order plastic analysis, FOPA program, Graphical user interface, Stochastic study )

Nonlinear Progressive Collapse Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Structures Based on Alternate Path Method

by : Abdel-Rahman Tarek El-Said  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Ahmed A. Khalil
( Progressive collapse, UFC, AP method, FEM, CSI perform collapse )

Buckling Stability & K-Factors of Combined Portal-Braced Steel Frames

by : Abdullah Medhat Ahmed -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Fouad F. Aly
( Buckling, Stability, K-factor, Combined system, Portal frames, Braced frames )

Modeling Bid/No Bid Decision of Construction Contractors using Fuzzy Fault Tree

by : Emad Hemdan Hamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Construction management, Statistical analysis, Fuzzy logic, Fuzzy fault tree )

Boundary Element Calculations of Optimal Pile Patterns in Piled Rafts

by : Mahmoud M. Saad El-Galad  -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) :
( Piled raft foundation, Structural optimization, Boundary element method )

Modeling Factors Affecting Housing Prices using Structural Equation Modeling and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

by : Moustafa Samir Ramadan Elsheikh -  MSc - 2013
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Structural equation modeling, Fuzzy cognitive maps, Data collection, Real estate, Goal oriented )

Effect of Cases of Loading and Shear Connectors Distribution on the behavior of One -Way Composite Pre-Slabs

by : Wael Salah El-Din Zaki  -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed T. Mostafa,Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty,Dr. Mohamed R. Mahmoud
( Concrete, Shear connectors, Pre-slabs, Shear transfer )

A Proposed Methodology for Seismic Risk Evaluation of Existing Reinforced Concrete School Buildings

by : Maha Abd El Salam Ahmed Nazif -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Sobaih,Dr. Adel Y. Akl
( Schools, Reinforced concrete, Risk, Egypt, Seismic vulnerability )

Practical Analysis Procedure to Study the behavior and Strengthening of Masonry Towers

by : Adel Abdel-Mohsen Abdel-Halim  -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia,Dr. Tarek A. El-Sayed, Helwan University - Mataria
( Masonry towers, Finite element, Earthquakes, Strengthening )

Finite Elements Analysis for Dynamic and Static Techniques of Vessel Collision with Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Ashraf Ragab Hassan Sayed -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Vessel, Impact force, Cable-stayed bridges, Dynamic, Static )

Damage Characterization in Steel Bridges using Vibration Measurements

by : Yassir Gism Elkhalig Elaraki -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum,Dr. Mohamed A. Zaki *
( Modal analysis, Steel beams, Bridges, Phase shift, Natural frequency, Mode shape damage identification )

Elastic Stability of Bridge Plate Girder Webs - an Analytical Study and Assessment of Various Codes

by : Iman Metwaly Hassan Abo-Hamad -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Ashraf M. Fadel *
( ECP loads, ASD, LRFD, Plate girder bridges, Elastic buckling strength, Web shear bend buckling )

Study of Vibration Control in R.C Building Structures Subject to Seismic loads Using Viscoelastic Dampers

by : Mohamad Ali Issa -  Phd - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bahaa El-Dien H. Mahmoud
( Viscoelastic dampers, Coupled shear walls, Special moment frames )

Bending Moments in Two-Way Solid Slabs Subjected to Line Loads

by : Mohamed Atef M. Al-Khalefa  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Eissa,Dr. Nabil A. Yehia,Dr. Wahba W. El-Tahan
( Bending moment, Solid slab, Line load, Boundary conditions )

Planning Construction Operations using System dynamics

by : Ahmed Hamdy AbdElkhalik  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( System dynamics, STELLA, Weather Impact )

Behavior of RC Beams with Opening Subjected to Uniform or Point Loads

by : Mohamed Ahmed Alazhary Ahmed -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Yehia M. Hussien *
( Beams, Bending moments, Loads, Openings, Reinforced concrete, Deflection, Cracking )

Effect of Masonry Infill on Nonlinear Structural Performance of School Buildings in Egypt Against Lateral Loads

by : Nourhan Osama Hanafy Mahmoud -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed T. Mostafa,Dr. Islam M. El-Habbal, Higher Institute 6th Oct.
( Pushover analysis, Masonry infill, Seismo struct )

Pounding Effect on Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Buildings during Earthquakes

by : Mariam Mohammed Ehab Ahmed -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia,Dr. Hamed M. Mahmoud,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Pounding, Separation distance, Applied element method )

Re-engineering of Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Process Applying Lean Construction Principles

by : Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Construction process, Lean construction, Re-engineering, Modeling, Simulation, Paving process )

Study of Wind Tunnel Test Results of High-Rise Buildings Compared to International And Egyptian Design Codes

by : Abdulmonem Ali Badri Hussein  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia,Dr. Manar M. Maher
( Wind tunnel test, Wind dynamics, Wind engineering, Egyptian code for wind loads, ASCE 7-05 – BS 6399-2 )

Prying Force Assessment using Nonlinear Finite Element Model

by : Ahmed Abd allah Abd Elkhalik -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham S. Sayed,Dr. Ahmed F. Hassan
( Prying force, Finite element, regression analysis, New equation, Code requirements )

Analysis of Strengthened RC Slabs with Different Parameters

by : Hatem Kamal M. Abdel Gawad -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Strengthened RC slabs, Section enlargement technique, Numerical analysis of strengthened RC slabs )

Resistance of Concrete Containing Composite Egyptian Cements to Sulphates Attack and Elevated Temperature

by : Mohamed Atef Ibrahim Reyad  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osama A. Hodhod,Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar
( LSC, OPC, SRC, SFC, Cyclic sulphate exposure, Elevated temperature exposure )

Effect of Reinforcement Ratio on Force Reduction Factor of RC Frames

by : Ahmed M. Aboul-Fetouh Hagag -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
( Design spectrum, Response modification factor, Nonlinear static (pushover) analyses )

A Decision Support System for Road Projects Bid/No-Bid Decisions in Egypt

by : Rania Raafat M. Shams El-Din  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Bid/no bid decisions, Fuzzy multi-attribute decision making, Utility theory )

Comparative Analytical Study for High Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings

by : Ahmed Abdelbari Mahdi Emarah -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Hamed I. Zaghw
( High rise, Shear lag, Warping, Construction stage, MIDAS )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Barriers under the Effect of Blast Loads

by : Ahmed Mansour Ahmed Sadek  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Hamed M. Mahmoud
( Reinforced concrete barriers, Applied element method, Blast loads, Nonlinear dynamics )

Effects of Stiffness Degradation on Modal Properties of Composite and Non-Composite Beams

by : Mohamed Assem Soliman  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Hamed M. Hadhoud,Dr. Mohamed A. Zaki *
( Modal analysis, Stiffness degradation, Composite beams, Bridges, Dynamic testing, Natural frequency, Damage identification )

Towards an Egyptian Bridge Management System

by : Osama Said Mohamed Abass -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Saleh,Dr. Osama A. Mansour, Misr University
( Infrastructure, Egypt, Bridge management system, Database, Inspection, Maintenance )

Analyzing Delay Causes in Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Tarek Ibrahim Metwaly El-Rasas -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Construction delays, Analyze, Questionnaire survey, ANOVA )

Automatic generation of Strut- and- Tie Models using Topology Optimization

by : Mohamed Hassan Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar,Dr. Abdel-Hamed I. Zaghw
( Topology, Optimization, Finite elements, Concrete members )

Effects of Soil-Structure Interaction on Nonlinear Seismic Response of Buildings

by : Yasser Mohammed M. Al-Anany -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman,Dr. Abdel-Moneim Y. Sanad, Arab Academy for Science
( Soil-structure interaction, Nonlinear, Seismic response, Plane frames )

Risk Management of Public Private Partnerships in Railway Projects in Egypt

by : Dalia Suliman AL Mohrez -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Hesham Maged Osman
( Risk management, PPP, Railway projects, Infrastructure )

Contractual Treatment for Minimizing Risks in Governmental Saudi Construction Projects

by : Ahmad Saeed Ahmad Alshahrani -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmasey, Ezz Flat Steel Co
( Risk, Risk management, Construction projects, Contractual treatment )

Analysis of HSS Columns using CFRP Reinforcement and Subjected to Axial Concentric Load

by : Ahmed Taher Gamal Taher -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad,Dr. Sameh M. Gaawan, Helwan University - Mataria
( Finite element, ANSYS V.11, Retrofit, HSS, Column, CFRP, Geometric imperfection, Reinforcement, Steel )

Information System Application on Reinforced Concrete Elements Subjected to Shear and Torsion

by : Rana M. Abdel Motaleb Morsy -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mostafa F. El-Kafrawy,Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Latef
( Shear and torsion, Reinforced concrete, Stirrups reinforcement and information system )

Assessment of Internal Forces Due to Differential Column Shortening in Typical Medium- to High-Rise Buildings

by : Ahmed Essam Eldin Fathy  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat,Dr. Mohamed H. Serror
( Construction sequence analysis, Creep, Shrinkage, Column shortening, Steel reinforcement )

Live Load Distribution Factors for Concrete Bridges Suitable for ECP 201 and Euro Code Loading

by : Ezz El-Din Kamel Mohamed Ali -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Saleh,Dr. Mohamed R. Mahmoud
( Live load distribution factors, LLDF, Bridge design, Bridge decks )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Outriggers Structures

by : Amr Ibrahim Abd Elaziz Mohamed -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour G. Ahmed
( Outriggers structures, Top drift, Belt walls, Lateral stiffness )

Integrated Cost Control System for Construction Companies Using Unified Modeling Language (UML)

by : Hany Leon Zaki Iskander -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Construction management, Cost control, Income recognition, Unified modeling language, Information system )

Assessment of Tension Force in Bolts of Flush End Plate Moment Connection

by : Mohamed Helmy Ahmed -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham S. Sayed,Dr. Ahmed F. Hassan,Dr. Mohamed H. Serror
( Tension force, Finite element, Regression analysis, New equation, Code requirements )

Framework for Planning Sustainable Sanitation Systems

by : Ahmed Akmal Mohamed Othman -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Building information modeling, Sustainable sanitation systems, Building performance modeling, Computer simulation )

Stiffness Formulations within Boundary Elements

by : Mina Wagdy Ezzat Reyad -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wael M. El-Degwy,Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Stiffness matrix, Multi-thickness slabs, Boundary element method )

Causes of Claims Due to Changes in Time Schedules of Construction Projects in Iraq

by : Buroog Basheer Mahmood  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed Mohamed El-Dokhmasey, Ezz Flat Steel Co
( Claims, Time schedule, Construction projects, Iraq )

A Comparative Analysis of Claims in Yemeni and FIDIC Contracts

by : Salah Addin Abdo Mahdi Salah -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Construction projects, Construction contracts, Claims and disputes, Yemeni contracts, FIDIC )

Developing of A Computer-Based Model for Applying the Price Adjustment Formula in Water Supply and Sewage Networks Projects in Iraq

by : Alaa Kharbat Shadhar -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmasey, Ezz Flat Steel Co.
( Computer-based model, Price adjustment, Networks projects, Iraq )

A Framework for Risk Assessment in Egyptian Real Estate Projects using Fuzzy Approach

by : Ahmed Magdi Ibrahim Aboshady -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Real estate projects, Fuzzy logic, Risk management, Fuzzy expert system, Consensus, Based models, Fuzzy fault and event trees )

Effect of Ground Acceleration of Earthquake on Seismic Force Reduction Factor (R)

by : Mohamed Kamal- Eldin Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2012
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar,Dr. Ahmed K. Abdel-Zaher
( Seismic force reduction factor, Ground acceleration, Building stiffness, Moment resisting frames, Shear walls )

Predicting Construction Materials Prices using Fuzzy Logic

by : Ahmed Amin Sayed Sayed -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzok
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Shear Reinforcement Contribution in Shear Strength of Shallow Wide Beam

by : Mohamed Mahmoud Hanafy  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia ,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed
( Shear strength, Shallow wide beams, Stirrups, Normal strength concrete, High strength concrete, Modified compression field theory )

Experimental Testing vs. Direct Analysis of Cold Formed Steel Cable-Carriers

by : Omar Mohamed El-Said Mohamed -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif S. Safar ,Dr. El-Sayed B. Mashaly ,Dr. Moheeb M. Abdel-Ghafar
( Non-linear analysis, Cable carriers, Initial imperfection, Destructive test )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Wrapped with FiberReinforced Polymers Jackets

by : RameyAbdel-Raheem Aly  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed R. Anis ,Dr. Mashhour A. Ghoniem
( Reinforced concrete columns, Fiber reinforced polymers, Strengthening, Ductility )

Behavior of High Strength Concrete Columns under Eccentric Loads

by : Haney Aly Qutb Mohamed -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akram M. Torkey ,Dr. Nasser F. El-Shafie
( High strength concrete, High strength columns, High strength concrete columns under eccentric loads, Nonlinear finite element analysis of high strength concrete columns )

ASD & LRFD Egyptian Steel Codes under Different Live to Dead Load Ratios

by : Mohamed Ahmed Faried Ibrahim -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Fouad F. Aly ,Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( ASD-LRFD Egyptian design codes )

Design of Steel Base Plate Connections using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Sara Ezzat M. Farag -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Huda E. Shaaban ,Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Neural network, Backpropagation, Root mean square error (RMSE), Steel base plate connections )

Administrative Creativity and its Relationship with the Performance of Employees in the Engineering Sector of Gaza Strip

by : Khaled Mohamed Said Shehada  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed A. Bakry, Social Fund for Development ,Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Administrative, Creativity, Performance, Gaza strip )

Production of Pervious Concrete with Local Materials and Evaluation of Its Physical and Mechanical Properties

by : Ahmed Alaa El-Dien Attia  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hossam A. Hodhod
( Pervious concrete, PCPC in Egypt with local materials, Porous concrete, Pervious concrete for pavement, Physical and mechanical properties of pervious concrete, Clogging of pervious concrete, Drainage of surface water )

Boundary Element Analysis of Flat Slabs with Column Heads and Drop Panels

by : Gohn Nabiel Mekhail Hana -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed ,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Boundary element method, Stiffness matrix, Column heads, Drop panels )

Proposed Earthquake Emergency Management Plan for Two Pilot Governorates in Egypt

by : Batool Moneer Abd El Hamid  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Sobaih
( Earthquake emergency management plan, Geographic information system, Spatial data infrastructure, Emergency operation center )

Selecting Building Materials using System Dynamics and Ant Colony Optimization

by : Mohamed Talaat Abdel-Rhman  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Manal S. Abdel-Hameed *
( Material selection, System dynamics, Ant colony optimization, LEED, Residential buildings )

Behavior of Lap Splices in Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete Beams

by : Ahmed Ayman Ahmed Shaheen -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat ,Dr Hamed M. Hadhoud
( SIFCON, Splice, Fibers, Aspect, Bond, Lap )

Optimizing Highway Resurfacing Using Computer Simulation

by : Marwa M. Fouad Abd El-Hamed  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Resurfacing highway, Simulation, Ptimization )

Economic Study of Waste Management in Construction Engineering

by : Ahmed Abdallah M. Eltaweel -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia ,Dr Ahmed S. Mohammed
( Wastewater treatment, Waste recycle, Waste management, Construction waste )

A Study onto the Proposed Requirements of the Egyptian Code for Calculation of Earthquake Loads on Bridges (ECP 201-2011)

by : Sherine Mansour Hussien -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashhour G. Ahmed
( Bridges, Performance based design, Seismic, Capacity design, Response spectrum, Response modification factor, Plastic hinges )

Risk Management of Ministry of Interior Construction Projects in Egypt

by : Yasser Wafeq Mohamed -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham M. Osman ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Project management, Risks, Risk management )

Construction Based Model for Assessing Maturity Level of Enterprises

by : Nasr El-Dien Hassan Mohamed -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Tarek M. Attia, Housing & Building Research Center
( Maturity Models )

Axial Compressive Strength of Concrete Filled Steel Tubes

by : Omar Hassan Omar Hassan  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif S. Safar ,Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Composite columns, Concrete filled steel tubes, Finite element analysis, Yield strength, Confinement effect )

Investigating Design Codes Criteria for Regular Seismic behavior of Ductile Bridges Having Unequal Height Piers

by : Gozef Ezzat Boshra Gergs -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Regular behavior, Ductile members, EC8 )

Safety Precaution used in Repair of Gaza Strip Buildings

by : Khalil M. El-Abd Khalil El-Brorsh -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dekhmesy, Ezz Industries ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Safety, Precaution, Repair, Constraction )

Application of Building Information Modeling in Infrastructure Bridges

by : Mohamed Hesham Abdel-Aziz  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Ibrahim A. Nossair, Ain-Shams University
( Building information modeling, Bridge projects, Cost estimation, Genetic algorithms, Mobile cranes )

Local Buckling Coefficient for Web of I- Section under Compressive Stresses

by : Mohamed M. Said El-Adly -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed F. Hassan ,Dr. Mohamed H. Sorror
( Local buckling coefficient, Critical buckling strength, Slenderness ratio )

Direct Analysis Method Versus Traditional Method A Comparative Study Applied to Skeletal Steel Structures

by : Ahmed Sabry Abdel-Moniem  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Mehany ,Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Direct analysis method, Traditional method, Modified method, K factor, Unity check, Alignment chart )

Comparative Study on the Effect of Seismic and Wind loads on Mid-Rise RC Buildings including the Effect of Code Requirements and FEM Modeling Assumptions

by : Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed Soliman  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy ,Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
( Seismic loads, Wind loads, Mid-rise RC buildings, Beam inertia, Cracked stiffness, P-delta effect, Torsion, No-collapse limit, Modeling assumptions )

Dynamic Identification for Linear Systems using Numerical and Analytical Approaches

by : Hazem Hossameldin Elanwar Amin -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham S. Sayed ,Dr. Mohammed H. Sorror
( Damping identification, Laboratory experiment, Shaking table, Filling material )

Investigating Cable Net System for Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Ahmed Hassan Abdel-Wahab -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Cable-stayed bridges, Cable net, Main girder, Straining actions )

Comparison between Advanced Multimode Pushover Techniques for Evaluation of Seismic Demands and Performance of Code-Designed Steel Frames

by : Ahmed Musa Azab Musa -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl ,Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
( Pushover analysis, Multi-modal, Steel moment resisting frames, Damage indices, Performance evaluation, Modal pushover analysis, Modal-combination load patterns, Nonlinear time-history analysis )

Multiple Criteria Decision Making Model for the Procurement of Facility-Fitted Equipment

by : Noha Ibrahim Abdel Khalek  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Osama E. Moselhy, Concordia University, Canada. ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Multiple criteria decision making, Procurement, Facility-fitted equipment, Analytical hierarchy process, Superiority and inferiority ranking method, Sensitivity analysis )

Building Information Modeling for Asset Management of Educational Facilities

by : Mamdouh M. Moustafa Al-Gendy -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hesham M. Osman ,Dr. Mahmoud A. Taha
( Operating and maintenance of educational facilities, Information technology, Building information modeling, Assessment of buildings, Revit architecture )

Bridge Management using Reliability Analysis Techniques

by : Mohamed Raafat Abdel-Hameed -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Ahmed S. Mohamed
( Reliability, Maintenance planning, Bridge management )

Optimizing Reinforcing Re-Bar for R.C Building using Automated Bending Lists

by : Ashraf Ahmed Talaat -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed R. Anis
( Optimization, Re-bar cutting optimization, Operation research )

The impact of the Kuwaiti Judicial Arbitration law to resolve disputes in construction contracts and compared to the Egyptian law

by : Abdel-Aziz Soad Al-Rashed -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia
( Arbitration, Construction, Mediation, Dispute )

Forming Suggested an Expert System to Diagnose the Fissures and Cracks in Concrete Structures and Methods of Treatment

by : Ibrahim Mohamed Ameen  -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia ,Dr. Maged M. Bakry, Om Al-Kora University, Saudi Arabia
( Defects, Fissures, Cracks, Concrete structures, Expert system )

Effect of Fire Exposure on the behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Columns under Axial and Eccentric Loads

by : Ahmed Serag Faried Mahmoud Gabr -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab ,Dr. Akram M. Torkey ,Dr. Ahmed F. Al-Ragi, Fayoum University
( Reinforced concrete, Columns, Fire, Firing time, Experimental, Numerical analysis, Aspect ratio, Slenderness ratio, Eccentric value "eccentric load", Residual load capacity )

Fuzzy Logic Support System for Prediction of Building Damage Due to Pipeline Deterioration

by : Diena Abdel-Bary Mahdy -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl ,Dr. Manar M. Hussien ,Dr. Hamdy M. Mousa, Monoufia University
( Damage category, Pipeline failure, Building damage, Fuzzy logic system )

Progressive Collapse Assessment of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Structures

by : Hoda M. Helmy Hussien -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem ,Dr. Sherif A. Mourad
( Progressive collapse, UFC, ELS, AEM, Slabs, Catenry action, Collapsed area and rotation limits )

Risk Provisions in Building and Construction Contracts, A Comparative Study in the Egyptian Civil Law and FIDIC Conditions of Contract

by : Tarek Hussein Hamed Sayed  -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia ,Dr. Amr T. Badawy, Faculty of Law, Cairo University ,Dr. Sherif M. El-Haggan, A.U.C
( Construction contract, Risks, FIDIC, Egyptian civil law )

Behavior of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with Prestressed Steel Jackets

by : Mohamed Goda Mohamed -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Salem ,Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat ,Dr. Yehia M. Abdel-Magied, Housing & Building Research Center
( Strengthening of reinforced concrete columns, Prestressed steel jackets )

Simulation Based Decision Tool for Planning the Production of Ready Mixed Concrete Plants

by : Ahmed Younes Ahmed Zaki -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Ready mixed Concrete, Discrete event simulation, Sensitivity analysis )

Investigation of Pile Dislocation Problem using Probabilistic Approaches and the Boundary Element Method

by : Samer Sabry Fahmy Mehanny -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef F. Rashed
( Boundary elements, Pile dislocation, Probability, Pile cap-Monte carlo technique )

Modified FEM-? (MFEM-?) for Failure Analysis of Steel Structures

by : Ahmed Mostafa Said Ahmed  -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad ,Dr. Osama A. Morsy, Fayoum University
( Failure analysis, Steel plate, Imperfection modeling, Hardening, Crack path )

Supply Chain Risk Management for Construction Materials Transportation Logistics

by : Hassan Ezz El-Dien Mohamed -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Risk Evaluation, Safety Index, Risk Management, Alternate Route )

Volumetric Changes and Durability of Structural Concrete with Recycled Aggregates "Gaza Strip as a Case Study"

by : Yusuf Subhi M. Al-Ghuraiz  -  Phd - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab ,Dr. Mohamed H. Swellam ,Dr. Gihan L. Garas, National Research Center
( Recycled aggregates, Natural aggregate, demolition waste, structural concrete )

Application of Value Management in Construction Projects

by : Heba Mohamed Hassan El- Zanaty -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed A. Bakry, Social Fund for Development ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Ahmed S. Mohamed
( Value management, Construction, Application )

The Effect of Long-Term Performance on the behavior of Strengthened Slabs

by : Reham Hassan Mohamed Ahmed  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed M. Ragab ,Dr. Mohamed A. Amin, Fayoum University
( Types of repair, Long-term effects, Shrinkage, Creep stresses )

Scaling of Earthquake Ground Motion Records for Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges

by : Nevine Alkes-Markous Kaisser  -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy ,Dr. Mourad M. Bakhoum
( Ground motion scaling, Ground motion selection, Spectral matching, Ground record intensity, Bridges seismic analysis, Code seismic provisions )

Applying Critical Chain Project Management in Construction Industry

by : Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Marzouk -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maged E. Georgy ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Construction projects, Planning, Time schedule, Critical chain method, Artificial intelligence (AI), Case-based reasoning (CBR), Infrastructure networks )

Flexural Behavior of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminates at Different Levels of Sustained Load

by : Sayed Aly Sayed El-Heawy -  MSc - 2011
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nabil A. Yehia ,Dr. Hatem M. Mohamed ,Dr. Mohamed E. Essa
( Strengthening, Glass fiber-reinforced polymer, Sustained load, High strength concrete, Reinforcement ratio )

Proposed Practical Method of Analysis for Inelastic Buckling in Plates

by : Sameh Rizkallah Ibrahim -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia ,Dr. Sameh S. Mehanny
( Inelastic Buckling, Post-Buckling, Effective Elastic Modulus, Geometric Nonlinearity, Material Nonlinearity )

New Numerical Technique for Collapse Analysis and Mitigation of Reinforced Concrete and Composite Framed Structures

by : Mohamed Sayed Gomaa Mahmoud  -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel Y. Akl ,Dr. Said A. El-Kholy, Fayoum University
( Progressive Collapse, Numerical Technique, Applied Element Method, Improved Applied Element Method, Multi-Layered Element, Numerical Simulation )

A Dynamic Model for Value Creation in Engineering Firms in Egypt

by : Mona Metwally Hasan Abu-Hamd  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Mohamed A. Bakry, Social Development Fund
( Strategy Maps, Engineering Firms, Egypt, Value Creation, Dynamic Complexity, Business Model )

A Probabilistic Framework for Assessing Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Moment Frame Buildings in Moderate Seismic Zones

by : Hesham Ayman Mohamed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Probabilistic framework, Assessing seismic performance, Reinforced concrete moment frame buildings )

Soil Structure Interaction Effects on Seismic Response of Buildings with Multiple Basement Floors

by : Ahmed Hamed Ahmed Khalaf -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman ,Dr. Bahaa El-Dien H. Mahmoud
( Seismic response, Soil-structure interaction, Nonlinear analysis, Basement floors, Free vibration, Time history analysis )

Use of Slurry Infiltrated Fiber concrete (SIFCON) of Retrofitting Reinforced Concrete Beams Deficient in Shear

by : Ibtsam Ahmd Aly Ahmd -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf A. Shawky ,Dr. Hamed M. Mahmoud
( SIFCON, Fiber, Jacket, Shear, Reinforced concrete beams )

Comparative Study of Structural Systems for Tall Buildings

by : Nermein Fathy Mohamed El-leithy -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia ,Dr. Manar M. Maher
( Tall buildings, Structural systems, Wind loads, Drift control )

Development of Modal Pushover Procedure Based on Response Spectrum for Estimating Seismic Demands of RC Building Frames

by : Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Nagib -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy
( Modal Pushover Analysis, Response Spectrum, Seismic Demands, Deformation Ratio, RC Frames, Higher Modes of Vibration )

Application of Dynamic Field Testing on Structural Assessment and Damage Identification Using Finite Element Model Updating

by : Hesham Ibrahim Hassanain Sayed -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad ,Dr. Ashraf M. Fadel *
( Structural Identification, Vibration-Based Assessment, Damage Detection, Experimental Modal Analysis, Finite Element Model Updating, Inverse Eigen-Sensitivity Problem, Multi-Body Systems, Global Optimization, Response surface synthesis )

Benchmarking Model for Masonry Labors Productivity Improvement

by : Mohamd Abdel-Hamid Mohamed -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr Moheeb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Hossam M. Wahba, Zagazig University
( Productivity, Construction, Improvement, Labors )

Finite Element Analysis of Blast and Low-Velocity Impact on Sandwich Panels with Multiple Suppressive Cores

by : Mohamed Yassin Ibrahim Laissy -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Walid A. Attia ,Dr. Moustafa M. Abdel-Wahab, Armed Forces
( Sandwich Panels, Suppressive Core, Penetration, Projectiles, Explosion )

Amending Heavy-weight High-performance Concrete Demystified to Deleterious Milieux in Nuclear Vicinities

by : Walid Mostafa Kamal Saleh Khalil  -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed I. Abdel-Aziz ,Dr. Hesham F. Ali, Atomic Energy Authority
( Nuclear shielding, Heavy-weight high-performance concrete, Barite, Ilmenite, Pozolanic additives, physico-chemical examination, computer program )

Experimental and Theoretical Study of High Strength Concrete Walls with and without Openings under Axial Loads

by : Sayed Hussien Sayed Hassanen  -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. Hamed M. Salem ,Dr. Hazem M. Abdel-Latif *
( High strength, Concrete, Walls, Openings, Behavior, Axial loads )

Experimental Study and Numerical Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Openings

by : Abdul-Kareem Yehia Ahmed  -  Phd - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman ,Dr. Ahmed M. Saleh ,Dr. Sayed M. Ahmed, Housing & Building Research Center
( Beams, Experimental tests, Finite elements, Modeling, Numerical analysis, Openings, Reinforced concrete, ANSYS )

Analytical Comparison of Pushover Load Patterns for Seismic Evaluation of Medium-Rise RC Frames

by : Rania Farouk Mohamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Nayer A. El-Esnawy ,Dr. Mohamed H. Sorror
( Lateral load patterns, Pushover analysis of RC buildings, Seismic Evaluation, Statistical Analysis. )

Revisiting the Accidental Eccentricity Provision in Seismic Design Codes

by : Alaa El-Din Mostafa El-Sayed -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman ,Dr. Sameh S. Fahmy
( Accidental eccentricity, Torsion, Multi-story buildings, Monte Carlo simulation. )

Analysis of Blast Loading Effects on Steel Corrugated Sheets Facade System

by : Ahmed Magdy Shawky Zaki -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed A. Naiem
( Blast, Facade, Behavior, Corrugated Sheets, Study )

Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Near Surface Mounted Polymeric Composite Strips

by : Sarah Abdel-Aziz Ibrahim -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hosam El-Dien M. Salam ,Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar
( Flexural Load, Reinforced Concrete Beams, Glass Fiber, Mechanical Properties )

Using Business Process Management in Design Coordination for Construction Projects

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Business process management, Engineering consultancy firms, Building project hierarchy )

A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach for Selecting Industrial Projects

by : Omar Mohamed Ibrahim Amer  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk ,Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Feasibility Study, Industrial Projects, Weighted-Sum Model, Simos Procedure )

Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of RC Frames Strengthened with FRP

by : Ahmed Mahmoud Tawfik  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman ,Dr. Ahmed A. Bayoumy
( Earthquake, Macro-modeling, Fiber-reinforced polymers, Rehabilitation, Reinforced concrete, Portal frame, Multi-storey frame, Bond-slip, Fundamental period, Nonlinear analysis )

Reliability of Prestressed Concrete Beams

by : Amir Essam Aldin Aly Fadel -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. El-Attar ,Dr. Metwalli A. Ahmed
( Reliability, Prestressed Concrete Beams )

Risk Management of Infrastucture Pipeline Projects in Saudi Arabia

by : Ashraf Saleh Khafer  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim
( Risk management, Risk factors )

Risk Assessment and Management of Building Construction Projects in Gaza Strip

by : Ismail Zakaria Ibrahim Al Daoor  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maged E. Georgy
( Risk, Risk management, Construction projects, Mitigation actions, Monte Carlo Simulation, Gaza Strip )

A case-Based Reasoning Parametric Cost Estimating Model for Pump Station Projects

by : Rasha Moawad Ahmed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Cost Estimation, Pump station, Case-base reasoning )

Comparison between Force Based Design and Direct Displacement Based Design for Reinforced Concrete Frame or Walled Structures

by : Ahmed Alaa Eldin Ismail Mohamed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar ,Dr. Abdel-Hamed I. Zghw
( Base shear force, FBD, DDBD, Pushover analysis, Displacement, Structure analysis, Frame Structures )

Effect of Openings on Strength and Serviceability of RC Beams

by : Arafa Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman M. Osman ,Dr. Sherif K. Elwan, El-Shorok Academy
( Opening, Finite element model, Strength, Stiffness )

A Simulation-Based Planning System of Wind Turbines Construction

by : Dena Ahmed Atef -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Hesham Osman
( Wind Turbine, Wind speed, Simulation )

Behavior of Normal and High Strength Concrete Slender Columns under Biaxial Bending

by : Tarek Mohamed Hassan El-Zanaty  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar ,Dr. Tarek M. Bahaa El-Dien *
( High strength concrete, Slender columns, Biaxial bending, Eccentricity )

Predicting Pavement Performance Using Markov Chain Model

by : Ehab Samir Awadalla Erian -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Pavement Management System, Pavement performance prediction model, Markov Model, Optimization, Genetic Algorithms )

Seismic Evaluation of the Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings Designed for Gravity-Loads Only

by : Khaled Mostafa Hassan -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sherif A. Mourad ,Dr. Adel G. El-Attar ,Dr. Yehia M. Abdel-Mageed *
( Seismic Analysis, Beam Column Connection, Hysteresis Parameters. )

A Proposed Methodology for Seismic Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing School Buildings in the Sudan

by : Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim Ismael -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed E. Sobaih
( Evaluation, Strengthening, School buildings, Seismic, The Sudan )

Behavior of Stone Masonry Walls under Vertical Loads

by : Maged Yehia Boshra El Tahawy -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Adel G. El-Attar ,Dr. Mohammed A. Naiem
( Masonry, Vertical loading, Mortar, Lime )

Assessing Design Process in Engineering Consultancy Firms using Lean Principles

by : Ibrahim Mohamed Abdullatif  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Mohamed M. Marzouk
( Lean Construction, Lean Principles, Design Management, Waste Elimination )

Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using Ferrocement Jacketing

by : Mohamed Sayed Mohamed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wael M. El-Degwy ,Dr. Hamed M. Hadhoud
( Steel mesh, Shear strength, Diagonal mesh and square mesh )

Factor Affecting Termination of Contracts in Construction Projects in Gaza Strip

by : Abdul Karim Ahmad Mohmed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb E. Ibrahim ,Dr. Ahmed M. El-Dokhmasey, El-Ezz Flat Steel Co.
( Contract termination, Deputes, Disputes resolution, Tender form )

Experimental Study of Behavior and Rotational Stiffness of R/C Beam-Column Joint

by : Ahmed Sayed Ahmed Tawfik Essa -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ashraf H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. Mohamed R. Kotb *
( Stiffness, Concrete Joints, Rotational, Beam-Column )

Expert System for Real Estate Appraisal of Residential Units using Artificial Intelligence

by : Mohamed Abd Elzaher Mohamed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmad R. Anis
( Real Estate, Evaluation, Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence )

Study of the Role of Concrete in Protection Against Radiation

by : Mohamed Khater Mohamed  -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed F. Sabry
( Heavy Concrete, Ilimente, Gramma rays )

Advanced Design of Arched Steel Structures

by : Basel Mohammad Elsamman -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moheeb M. El-Mahdy
( Advanced Design, Nonlinear Analysis, Steel Design, Arched Bridges )

Effect of Stirrups on Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Hidden Beams

by : Ahmed Salem Gabr El-Boghdadi -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Hadhoud ,Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat
( Hidden beam, Wide beam, Shear capacity, Stirrups )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Different End -Shaped Lap Splices

by : Alaa Farouk Omar El-kashif -  MSc - 2010
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hamed M. Mahmoud ,Dr. Ahmed M. Farahat ,Dr. Hatem H. Ghaith *
( Lap splices, Reinforced concrete, Tension reinforcement and Splice length )

Performance of Low-Rise Steel Frames under Lateral Pushover Loading

by : Yasser Mohamed Hassan Ali -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Mehanny, S. S. F.
( Steel frames, Lateral loading, Plastic hinges and Failure mechanism )

Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using Carbon and Glass Fibers

by : Heba Ali Abdel-Rahman Youssef -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Gheith, H. H. *
( Reinforced Concrete, Carbon and Glass Fibers )

Assessment of Force Reduction Factor for Steel Frames in The Egyptian Code

by : Maha Moddather Hassan -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Sorour, M. H.
( Seismic design, Moment resisting frame, Response modification factor )

Effect of Elevated Temperature on Punching Strength of Flat Slabs

by : Heba Mohamed El-Said Said Issa -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. Gheith, H. H. * ,Dr. Hadhoud, H. M.
( Flat slab, Punching strength, Elevated temperature, Slab-column Connection )

Construction Stage Analysis in Tall Reinforced Concrete Residential Buildings

by : Ahmed Mohamed Yahia Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. El-Attar, A. G.
( Construction stage, Construction sequence, Erection sequence, Tall buildings, Column shortening, Time dependent analysis, Shrinkage )

Retrofit and Strengthening of Slab Column Interior Connection to Resist Punching Shear

by : Dalia Fawzy Abdel Khalek Arafa -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Allam, H. M. H. * ,Dr. Issa, M. E.
( Slab-column connection, Punching shear, Retrofit and strengthening )

Strengthening Of Short Reinforced Concrete ColumnsBy Using Pre - Tension Steel Jackets

by : Nader Sobhy Qzman  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. El-Nady, A. A.
( Strengthening columns, Pre-tension jacket )

The Effect of Using Limestone Aggregates in Concrete Mixes

by : Peter Badie Fikri Awad -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Ragab, A. M.
( Limestone, Magnesium sulfate, Compressive strength, Physical and chemical properties of limestone )

Behavior of Sandwich Wire Mesh Concrete Slabs

by : Mohammed Gameel Elsayed  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Abdel-Mageed, Y. M. *
( Sandwich, Concrete slab, Wire mesh slab, Experimental testing, Finite element analysis )

Shear Behavior of Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SIFCON) Beams

by : Ghada Diaa Abdel-Hameed Ahmed -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. Salem, H. M. M. ,Dr. Bahaa El-Dien, T. M. *
( SIFCON, Shear strength, Steel fibers )

Effect of Residual Stresses on Inelastic Buckling of Welded I-Shaped Sections

by : Ahmed Mohamed El-sayed  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Safar, S. S.,Dr. Rashed, A. A. ,Dr. Sayed, H. S.
( Residual stresses, Inelastic buckling, Welded I section, Finite element analysis of steel weld )

Punching of Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Concrete (SIFCON) Flat Slabs

by : Said Abdel-Hay Ghomim Nasr -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Shawky, A. A.,Dr. Mahmoud, H. M.
( SIFCON, Flat Slabs )

Damage Assessment of Buildings Due to Deterioration of Pipelines using FEM And GIS

by : Kamal Ghamery Metwally  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akl, A. Y. ,Dr. Maher, M. M.
( Sewer, Pipeline, Soil, FEM, GIS, Settlement )

Nonlinear Analysis of Skew Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Composite Decks

by : Hany Ahmed Ahmed Dahish  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ragab, A. M. ,Dr. El-Ragi, A. F. *
( Prestressing, Post-tensioned )

Behavior of Composite Steel-concrete Girders in Fire Condition

by : Abdel-Raouf Mohamed Tawfik  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hassan, A. F.,Dr. Seddeik, M. M.
( Composite steel-concrete girders, Fire )

Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofit of Steel Tanks

by : Mohamed Al-Sayed Abdel-Latif  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ramadan, H. M. ,Dr. Rashed, A. A. ,Dr. Haroun, M. A. *
( Seismic analysis, Tanks, Elephant-foot buckling, Retrofit, FRP )

Decision Support System using Five-Dimensional Building Assessment Model: Tool for Strategic Planning and Crisis Management

by : Ayman Mohammed Ibrahim  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, M. H. ,Dr. Askar, M. M. *
( Building assessment, Strategic planning, Crisismanogement )

Investigation and Assessment of Lead Slag Concrete as Nuclear Shields

by : Yasser Ragaee Zaghloul  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ismail, I. M.,Dr. Swellam, M. H. ,Dr. Ali, H. F. *
( Heavy concrete, Ilmenite, Lead slag, Nuclear shields )

Strengthening of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Columns using Fiber Glass Reinforced Polymers

by : Ahmed Fawzi Ahmed Ali  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Allam, H. M. H. *
( Reinforcement, FRP )

A Study of Progressive Collapse for some Skeletal Structures

by : Yasser Mohammed Abd-Elbasset  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Shaaban, H. E.
( Progressive collapse-skeletal structures, Reinforced concrete, Steel-static, Gravity loads )

Critical Wind Velocity Investigation of Long-SpanSuspension Bridges with Multiple Main Cables

by : Ahmed Amin Bayoumey Mohamed -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.,Dr. Abou-Hamad, M. H.
( Critical, Suspension, Flutter )

A Parametric Study the Load Distribution in Composite Columns

by : Mohamed Helmy Ahmed -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Wahba, M. M.,Dr. El-Gammal, M. H.
( Composite columns, Shear connector, Finite element modeling )

Behavior of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Retrofitted with GFRP Laminates Subjected To In-Plane Loading

by : Ahmed Mohamed Abd Elkhalik  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A. ,Dr. Bahaa El-Dien, T. M. *
( Brick masonry, Stiffness, Bearing wall, Walls with opening, FRP laminates, Diagonal tension )

The Method of Fundamental Solutions Applied to Thick Plate Bending Problem

by : Sherif Wahby Milad Mohareb -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Rashed, Y. F.,Dr. Akl, A. Y.
( Fundamental Solution, Plate Bending )

Effect of Slab Thickness & Stirrup Shape on Shear Resistance of High-Strength Concrete T-Beams

by : Ahmed Adel Aly Afifi -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. Abdel-Azim, A. H. *
( T-beam, Slab thickness, High-strength Reinforced concrete, Strengthens )

Boundary element analysis of post-tensioned slabs

by : Moustafa Ahmed Swidan -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. Rashed, Y. F.
( Boundary element method, Finite element method, Prestressed slab, Equivalent load calculation )

A Study of the Seismic Behavior of Knee-Braced Frames

by : Sherif Hamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Zaki, M. A. *
( Knee-Braced Frames, Seismic Behavior )

Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Recycled Concrete Aggregates

by : Fatma El-Zahraa Ibrahim Refaee -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Mihilmy, M. T.,Dr. Bahaa El-Dien, T. M. *
( Recycled concrete, Flexural Strength, Shear strength )

A Framework for Planning and Optimizing Low-Income Housing Projects using Computer Simulation

by : Osama Attia El-Sayed Omar -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M. ,Dr. Abdel-Hamed, M. S. *
( Low-income housing, Construction planning, Computer simulation, Genetic algorithm optimization )

A Study of the Proposed Provisions of the Egyptian Code for the Calculation of Earthquake Loads on Structures

by : Waleed Mohamed Aly Mohamed  -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Sheikh, M. T. ,Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( Earthquake, Egyptian code, Base shear )

Durability of Concrete Containing Some Local Industrial Wastes

by : Dina Mahmoud Sadek Dahesh  -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Ragab, A. M. ,Dr. Salah El-Dien, Z. *
( Industrial wastes, Recycled aggregate, Crushed glass, Crushed ceramic, Recycled materials, Microstructure, Compressive strength, Elevated temperature )

Mitigating Construction Pollutions Using Multi-Objective Optimization

by : Magdy Abdel Rahman Mahmoud -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M. ,Dr. Kamel, A. M.
( Construction, Pollution, Optimization )

Feasibility Appraisal and Budget Allocation of Public Construction Projects in Egypt: A Risk-Based Goal Programming Approach

by : Ashraf Bushra Girgis Sidhom -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Georgy, M. E.,Dr. Kamel, A. M.
( Feasibility study, Public projects, Goal programming, Chance constrained )

Dynamic Analysis of Highway Bridges Due to Moving Vehicles

by : Nasser Zaki Ahmed Abu Elkasem -  Phd - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Naiem, M. A.
( Bridge dynamic, Moving load, Vehicle bridge interaction )

Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction for Planar Structures with Shallow Foundations

by : Ashraf Mohamed Zaki -  MSc - 2009
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M. ,Dr. Sadek, A. W.
( Dynamic analysis, Soil, Structure interaction, Earthquake )

An Expert System for Planning of Urban Road Networks

by : Jehan Faissal Abdel-Ghafour  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Mahdy, M. M.
( Urban Planning, Road Networks, Expert System )

Influence of Microwave Curing on the Compressive Strength of Cement Based Mortars

by : Mohamed Samy Abdel Hakim -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Aziz, M. I. ,Dr. El-Hefnawy, A. A. *
( Microwave Curing, Compressive Strength, Cement Based Mortars )

Proposed Procedure for Estimating Maximum Normal Force in Cable-Stayed Bridge

by : Asmaa Ahmed Abdel aziz  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.
( Cable-Stayed Bridge, Girder Normal Force, Buckling, Finite Element Method )

Investigation into the Behavior of Extradosed Bridges under Service Loads

by : Ahmed Ismail Mohamed Baraka -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bakhoum, M. M.,Dr. Saad, F. A. *
( Extradosed Bridges, Cables, Material Nonlinearity, Geometric Nonlinearity. )

Analysis and Design of Transversally Stiffened Web Panels under Pure Shear

by : Adel Essam Ali Ali Abd-Elnabi -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Shear Strength, Buckling, Post-Buckling, Plate Girder, Finite Element Analysis )

Seismic Behavior of Exterior Beam-Column Subassemblage of Moment Resisting Frame Designed According to the Egyptian Code

by : Waleed Mohamed El-Sayed -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. El-Sheikh, M. T. ,Dr. Abdel-Mageed, Y. M. *
( Seismic Behavior, Concrete Moment Resisting Frame, Egyptian Code, Experimental Testing )

Parametric Cost Estimation of Highway Projects Using Case Based Reasoning

by : Ahmed Nouh Ahmed Meshref -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Case-Based Reasoning, Linear Regression )

Managing Construction Disputes in Egypt

by : Lobna Mohamed Talaat  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M.
( Causes of Disputes in Construction, Dispute Resolution Strategy, Contract Obligations, Arbitration. )

A Computational Investigation for the Optimum Shape of SteelBarriers under Blast Loading

by : Mari Fekri Youssef Iskander -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Fahmy, S. S.,Dr. Gendy, A. S.
( Steel Barriers, Blast Loading, Damping )

Strengthening Of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

by : Huda Mohamed Helmy Hussien -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Wahba, M. M.,Dr. Hamed, H. E.
( Strengthening, CFRP, Finite Element Model, ANSYS, Analysis )

Seismic Evaluation of Current Nonlinear Static Procedures

by : Kareem Nabil Mosaad Shoieb  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Megahed, H. A.
( Nonlinear Static Analysis, Time History Analysis, Lateral Load Distributions )

Decision Support Tool for Planning Tunnels Projects using Computer Simulation

by : Moatasem Adel Abdel-Fattah -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M.
( Computer Simulation, Tunnels Construction, Decision Making )

A Boundary Element Model for the Slab-Column Connections

by : Mohammed Ashraf Ismail Nazief -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. Rashed, Y. F.
( Boundary Elements, Punching Shear, Unbalanced Moment Transfer to Column, Factor of the Moment Transfer by Shear )

The Integration between Human Resource Management and Technology Implementation Management in Construction Firms

by : Ireny Abdel Raouf Watson Beshara -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A. ,Dr. Abdel-Hamed, M. S. *
( Human Resource Management, Technology Implementation, Construction Firm Performance, Performance Index )

Comparative Study in Codes Considerations for Web Local Buckling of I-Shaped Plate Girder

by : Abdullah Saad Saleh AL-Qadami -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.,Dr. El-Sheikh, M. M.
( Plate Girder, Web Local Buckling, Stiffeners, Egyptian Code of Practice )

Effect of Corrugated Sheets as ShearDiaphragms on Stability of Steel Frames

by : Mostafa Lokman Mostafa Khattab -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ali, F. F. ,Dr. Al-Tobgey, H. H. *
( Steel Corrugated Sheets, Finite Element Analysis, Portal Frame, Gable Frame )

Simplified Lateral Load Analysis of Regular Flat Slab Building

by : Hisham Abdel Hamid Ahmed Negm -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.
( Lateral Loads, Flat Slabs, Effective Slab Width, Simplified Frame Analysis )

Numerical Modeling of Vertically Loaded Piled Raft Foundation

by : Amr Ahmed Bakry Hemeda  -  Phd - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akl, A. Y.
( Piled raft, Finite Element, Elasto-Plastic Analysis, Interface )

The use of SMA Wire Dampers to Enhance the Seismic Performance of Historical Islamic Minarets

by : Islam Mohamed Rashad El-Habbal -  Phd - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Saleh, A. M. ,Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Al-Zanaty, A. H.
( Damping, SMA, Dynamic Performance, Stones, Earthquakes, Islamic minarets )

Behavior of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Walls with Different Opening Conditions under Vertical and Lateral Loads

by : Ahmed Samir Ali Singer -  Phd - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. El-Shafie, N. F.
( HSC, RC Walls, Opening, Lateral Loads, WCOMD, Numerical Analysis )

Dynamic Simulation for Optimal-Cost Scheduling of Construction Projects

by : Ehab Shehata Subhy Abd-Allah  -  Phd - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Simulation, Probabilistic, Cost, Duration, Estimates, Scheduling, Compression )

Evaluation of Pushover Analysis Using Strong Motion Records

by : Michel Wasfy Shafic Wasef -  Phd - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Megahed, H. A.
( Nonlinear Static Analysis, Pushover Analysis, Capacity Spectrum, Roof Drift )

Resource Management in Telecommunications Infrastructure Projects

by : Mohamed Adel Abd El Monem -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.
( Telecommunications Projects, Resource Management, Automated Software System )

Strengthening of Hollow Concrete Masonry Walls With, or Without Opening Using Different Techniques

by : Amal Abd-ElMoneim Ibrahim  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. El-Nady, A. A. ,Dr. El-Krmoty, H. Z. *
( Strengthening, Concrete Masonry, Opening, Walls, Hollow Blocks )

A Comparative Study on Wind Loads and Section Design of Telecommunication Tower in Different Codes

by : Mohamed Atef Abdel-Samei -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.
( Telecommunication Towers, Egyptian Code of Practice ECP, British Standard, American Standard, Wind Loads, Section Design )

An Expert System for Design of Steel Buildings using New LRFD Egyptian and American Codes

by : Tarek Tawfik Ahmed Mohamed -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abou-Hamad, M. H.
( Expert System, Steel Buildings Design, Egyptian Code LRFD, American Code LRFD )

A Comparison between Bridge International Codes Applied to Short Span Reinforced Concrete Space Bridges

by : Nermeen Serag Eldeen Abo Elhagag  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Talha, M. A. *
( International Bridge Codes, Short Span Bridges, Reinforced Concrete Bridges )

An Investigation of Earthquake Induced Pounding between Adjacent Buildings

by : Hytham Ahmed Reda Al-Atrpy -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A. ,Dr. Abdel-Moaty, M. N.
( Pounding, Seismic Analysis, Non-Linear Analysis, Gap Element )

Structural Behavior of Extended End plate Bearing-Type Connections Using High Strength Bolts

by : Amr Ewies Abou Serie Abdelkarim -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Wahba, M. M.,Dr. Ramadan, H. M.
( End Plate Bearing-type Connection, High Strength Bolts, Nonlinear Analysis, Rotational Stiffness, Prying Action, Bolt Force Distribution )

Seismic Evaluation of Bridges Existing in Egypt, and A Re-Evaluation of the Elastic Force Reduction Factor ''R''

by : Ahmed Mohammed Youssef  -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Zaghw, A. I.
( Bridges, Seismic Evaluation, Capacity Spectrum, Pushover, R-Factor )

Determination of Inelastic Seismic Responses for Mid-Rise RC Buildings by Modal Pushover Analysis

by : Mostafa Mohammed Abdel-Wahab -  MSc - 2008
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Esnawy, N. A.,Dr. Akl, A. Y.
( Modal Pushover Analysis, Inelastic Seismic Responses, Higher-Mode Effects, RC Buildings, Performance-Based Seismic Design )

Behavior of Self Compacting Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperature and Chemical Attack

by : Mohammed Fahmy Abd-Elhamid  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Shawky, A. A.,Dr. Bahnasawi, H. H. - Housing & Building National Research Center
( Self Compacting Concrete (SCC), Elevated Temperature, Sulphate attack, Acid attack, strength )

Experimental and Analytical Behavior of Solid and Double Leaf Masonry Walls Under In Plane Loading

by : Taha Khairy Abdel Hady Mehasseb -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A.,Dr. Mourad, S. A.
( Historical construction, Masonry walls, Solid walls, Hashwa walls, Timber joists, Concrete joists, Simulation )

Cash Management: A Computer-Based Framework for Maximizing Profit Using Evolutionary Algorithms

by : Mohamed Ahmed Hassanien  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Cash Management, Optimization, Ant Colony, Genetic Algorithms )

Estimating Minimum Acceptable Construction Claim Amounts in Negotiation Process

by : Mohamed Moamen Mahmoud  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Mahdy, M. M.
( Decision Support System, Claims, Negotiation )

The Public Works Contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Analytical Analysis)

by : Essa Yahya Mohamed Asiri  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Hassan, A. S. M.
( Structural Engineering, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Construction, Government Contracts, Public Works Contracts, FIDIC, Disputes and Claims Judgment )

Stiffness of Rigid Foundations Resting on Layered Soil

by : Mohammad Kamal Ahmad  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M.
( Soil-Structure Interaction, Stiffness of Rigid Footings )

A Novel Non-Destructive Technique for Evaluating the Concrete Strength of Columns in Existing Structures

by : Ashraf Mahmoud Hussen Helal -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A.
( Non-Destructive Test, Prediction of Concrete Column Strength Plate Loading Test on Concrete, Effect of Confinement on Concrete )

An Integration Framework for Sustainable Construction

by : Mohamed Matar Ali Matar -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Sustainable Construction, Operational Context Space (OCS), Sustainability Performance, Physical Metrics, Process Metrics )

Evaluation of Seismic Actions in Egyptian Loading Standards Compared to International Codes

by : Ahmed Mohy EL-Din Ahmed Nasr -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sobaih, M. E.,Dr. El-Esnawy, N. A.
( Seismic Actions, Seismic Design Codes, Earthquake Resistant Design )

Residential Construction Projects Risk in Saudi Arabia

by : Abdul Aziz Mohamed Ibrahim  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.
( Risk, Construction )

A Study on Seismic Pounding of Adjacent Buildings

by : Aayman Elsayed Abd Alaaty  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Megahed, H. A.
( Structures, Pounding, Earthquake Engineering )

Application of Recent Techniques of Pushover for Evaluating Seismic Performance of Multistory Building

by : Mohamed Nour El-Din Abd-Allah -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sobaih, M. E.,Dr. El-Esnawy, N. A.
( Pushover Techniques, Seismic Evaluation, Performance-Based Design, Lateral Load Patterns, Seismic Demands, Nonlinear Time-History Analysis )

Optimal Organization Design for Linear Construction Projects

by : Sameh Hanna Barsoum  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction Linear Projects, Organizational Design, Simulation, Cost, STROBOSCOPE, Optimization, Genetic Algorithms )

Analysis and Design of Curved Plate Girder Panels Under Pure Shear

by : Eman Abdel-aal Seleem Abdel-aal -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Shear Strength, Buckling, Curved Plate Girder, Finite Element Analysis )

An Automated System for Repairing Defects in Reinforced Concrete Elements

by : Sayed Abdel Ghaffar Abdel Hamid  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Mahdy, M. M.
( Repair, Reinforced Concrete, Image Processing, Neural Networks, Expert System )

A Comparative Study for Three-Dimensional Modeling and Design-Oriented Seismic Analysis of Mid-Rise Flat Slab Buildings

by : Boules Makram Sobhy -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bakhoum, M. M.,Dr. Fahmy, S. S.
( Flat Slab, Three-Dimensional Modeling, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Design )

Risk Management of Pipeline Infrastructure Projects in Egypt

by : Nael Yousry Sleem Zabaal -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Risk, Construction Management, Pipelines, Expert Systems )

Estimation of Dynamic Characteristics of Existing Common Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Egypt Using Ambient Vibration Test

by : Mohamed Hassan Abd El-Hamed -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sobaih, M. E.
( Modal Testing, Ambient Vibration, Egyptian Common Buildings, Finite Element Analysis, Model Updating, Dynamic Behavior Simulation )

An Expert System for Developing Informal Settlements

by : Majed Matouq Bakri Assas -  Phd - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.
( Informal Settlements, Expert Systems, Structural Safety, Removal of Informal Settlements, Upgrading )

Advanced Ambient Vibration Testing and Comprehensive Fe Model Updating Of Special Civil Structures

by : Ghada Nabeel Eweis Saudi  -  Phd - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A.,Dr. Zaki, M. A. - Housing & Building National Research Center,Dr. Reynolds, P. D. -Sheffield University, UK
( Ambient Vibration, Modal Testing, Advanced Modal Identification, Finite Element Analysis, Model Updating, Dynamic Behaviour Simulation, Historical Structures, Grandstand Structures )

Advanced Dual Reciprocity Boundary Element Formulations Applied to Structural Dynamics

by : Morcos Farid Samaan El-Rashidi -  Phd - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ahmed, M. A.,Dr. Rashed, Y. F.
( Boundary Elements, Dual Reciprocity, Radial Basis Functions, Dynamics )

Strengthening of Two Way RC Slabs with Openings Using CFRP Laminates

by : Yaser Afifi Yousef Fahmy Afifi -  Phd - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. Anwar, S. B.
( CFRP, RC Slabs, Openings, Strengthening, Numerical analysis )

Use of Base Isolation and Viscous Damping in the Seismic Analysis of Structures

by : Abd El-Maguid Ali Abd El-Maguid  -  Phd - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Megahed, H. A.
( Earthquake Engineering, Time History, Response Spectrum, Base Isolation, Nonclassical Damping )

Computer Aided Design of Steel Telecommunication Towers

by : Ahmed Abdel Aziz Osman  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Wahba, M. M.
( Telecommunication Towers, Vortex Excited Vibrations, Structural Analysis )

Behavior of Biaxial Loaded Short Composite and Internally Reinforced Concrete Columns

by : Ahmed Abd El-Aziz Abd El-Hay  -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Tahan, W. W.,Dr. El-Mihilmy, M. T.
( Composite Column, Biaxial, Reinforced Concrete, Behavior )

Analysis & Design of Webs of Un-Stiffened Cold-Formed Channels Subjected to Concentrated Loads

by : Ihab Ramadan Moustafa Mohamed -  MSc - 2007
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Web Crippling, Wb Opening, Cold Formed, Un-Stiffened Web )

Investigation and Quantification of the Corrosion Behavior of Different Types of Reinforcing Steel

by : Lamiaa Eied Sadiek Haroon -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Kareem, R. M.,Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. Swellam, M. H.
( Corrosion, Galvanic Coupling, Corrosion Behavior, Concrete Grade, Concrete Cover Thickness )

Analysis and Design of Unstiffened Seat Angle Connection

by : Hazem Moustafa Mohamed  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Seat Angle, Finite Element, Non-Linear Analysis, Angle Flexural, Local Web Yielding, Flexible Connection )

Structural Design of Radioactive Waste Concrete Disposal Vaults

by : Abdel-Salam Ismail Abdel-Fattah  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ramadan, O. M. O. ,Dr. El-Sourougy, M. R. *
( Underground Tank, Concrete, Radioactive Waste, Finite Element Method )

Selection of Optimum Lateral Load-Resisting System Using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Maha Abu El-Makarem Mohamed  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Wahba, M. M.,Dr. El-Gammal, M. H.
( Neural Network, Lateral Load-Resisting System, Multi-Story Steel Frames, Rigid Frames, Braced Frames, Outrigger Truss )

Experimental and Computerized Analytical Method for Mix Design of Concrete Using Dolomite as A Coarse Aggregate

by : Tamer El-Sayed Ahmed Said.  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ragab, A. M. ,Dr. El-Kady, H. G. *
( Dolomite, Aggregate, Workability, Sand Size, Water to Cement Ratio, Ordinary Cement, ACI 211, Computer Programs, Mix Proportioning )

Rehabilitation of Concrete Frames with Corroded Reinforcement

by : Ahmad Abd -El-Halim -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. El-Attar, M. M. , Dr Bahnasawi, H. H. **
( Concrete, Corrosion, CFRP )

Seismic Behavior of Beam - Column Connection with Different Types of Coated Steel Bars

by : Hossam El-Din Hassan Fouad -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. El-Ibiari, S. N. *
( Coated Steel, Beam, Column Connection )

Reliability of Reinforced Concrete Circular and Rectangular Short Columns Strengthened with CFRP Laminates under Concentric and Eccentric Loads

by : Sherif Hussein Ibrahim -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. El-Hefnawy, A. A. **
( CFRP, RC Columns, Statistical Analysis, Code Calibration )

An Expert System for Assessing Engineering-Related Delay Claims in Construction Projects

by : Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M.
( Expert System, Construction Delay, Construction Claims, Engineering and Dispute )

Additional Moments In Continuous Two-Way Hollow Block SlabsDue To Line Load

by : Ehab Abd El-Azeem Abd Alluh  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Mohamed, H. M.
( Two-Way Hollow Block Slabs, Line Load on the Slabs, Additional Moments in Slabs )

Construction Schedule Delay Assessment in Joint Venture Projects: A Fuzzy Logic Method

by : Mohammed Abdul- Rahman  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction Project, Globalization, Joint Venture, Risk Management, Poisson Distribution, Monte Carlo Simulation, Fuzzy Logic )

A Theoretical Investigation on the Punching Shear Strength of Slab-Column Connections

by : Hebatalla Mohamed Ali Awed -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Mihilmy, M. T.,Dr Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( Punching Shear, Flat Slabs, Truss Model, Interaction Diagram, Edge Column-Slab Connections. )

Performance of Partially Prestressed Beam Sections Using High Strength Concrete

by : Moamen Said Abdel Fattah Nomeir  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Abdel-Rahman, A. A. *
( Partially Prestressed, High Strength Concrete, Crack Width, Deflection )

Measuring the Execution Quality for Construction Phase

by : Mahmoud Hussein Hammam  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahiem, M. E. ,Dr. Abdel-Razek, R. H. **
( Construction, Piling )

Behavior of Reinforced High-Strength Concrete Slender Walls

by : Hoda Mohamed Ahmed Shousha -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Mihilmy, M. T.,Dr Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( High-strength Concrete, Eccentric Loading, Slenderness Ratio, Computer Models, Building Codes )

Establishing an Expert System to Encode the Restoration Priorities of Monuments

by : Mahmoud Hassan Ibraheem  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.,Dr. Taha, A. K. *
( Expert System, Restoration Priorities )

Vessel Impact Force Investigation of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Ashraf Ragab Hassan Sayed -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.,Dr. Ghebrial, N. S.
( Vessel Impact Force, Long Span Cable )

The Effect of Ownership and Management on the Financial Performance of the Egyptian Contractors

by : Mohamed Moheeb El-Said Ibrahim -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, M. H.
( Egyptian Contractors, Financial Performance )

Servicabiliy of Partially Prestressed Beams

by : Mohamed Abd-Elgelel Gawdat Aly -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Abdel-Rahman, A. A. *
( Partially Prestressed, Crack Width, Deflection )

A Proposed Bridge Management System for Egypt: Development of the Database, Structural Analysis, and Rating Modules

by : Iman Metwally Hasan Abu-Hamd  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Amer, A. H. ,Dr. Georgy, M. E. , Dr. Fadel, A. M. *
( Bridge Management Systems, Database, Structural Analysis, Corrosion, Kafr ElZayyat )

Influence of Severe Conditions on the Concrete Employed in Nuclear Technology

by : Walid Mostafa Kamal Saleh Khalil -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Serag, M. I. A. ,Dr. Ali, H. F. M. *
( Heavy-Weight High-Performance Concrete, Specific Gravity, Compressive Strength )

Managing Materials in Construction Projects: A Hybrid System Using Genetic Algorithms and Monte Carlo Simulation Technique

by : Sameh Yehia Basily -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction Project, Inventory Control, Material Ordering, Lead time, Optimization, Genetic Algorithm )

A Framework for Planning and Optimizing Bridge Deck Construction Using Computer Simulation

by : Hisham Mohamed Mahmoud Said  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Marzouk, M. M.
( Optimization, Bridge Construction )

Engineering Consultant Evaluation and Selection: A Cross Impact Analysis (CIA) Approach

by : Nanaette William Isaac -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction Project, Consultant Evaluation, Consultant Selection, Cross Impact Analysis )

Fracture Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flanged Beams under Four Point Bending In Displacement Controlled Environment

by : Noran Mohamed Magdy Mohamed  -  MSc - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A.
( Fracture Mechanics, Rreinforced Concrete Beams, Mid Span Notch, Flanged Beams, Load Control Testing, Baluch )

DSS for Selecting Potable-water-Project Portfolios in Egypt

by : Hossam Abolmagd Sadik Ahmad  -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ramadan, O. M. O. ,Dr. Hosney, O. A. H. **
( Decision Support Systems, Potable Water Projects, Project Evaluation, Project Selection, Project Portfolio, Fuzzy Logic, Monte Carlo Simulation, Project Scheduling )

Strength of Concrete Columns Reinforced with Advanced Composite Materials

by : Mohammed Mohammed Solyman -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Amer, A. H. ,Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A.
( Concrete, Columns, GFRP Bars, Finite Element Modeling )

Shear Transfer in Composite Continuous One Way Pre-Slabs

by : Ahmed Shaban Abd El-Hay Gabr -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R.
( Concrete, Shear Transfer, Composite )

Development of Computerized Project Controls Management System (PCMS)

by : Monir Abd EL-Aziz Monir  -  Phd - 2006
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Project Controls )

Additional Moments in One Way Solid Slabs Due To Line Loads

by : Muhammad Gouda Muhammad  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Mohamed, H. M.
( Line load, One way slab )

Flexural Behavior of Rectangular Concrete Beams Reinforced With A Combination Of Steel Bars Of Different Grades

by : Abdelraouf Mohammad Tawfik  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Tahan, W. W.
( Concrete, Beams, Reinforcement, Mild steel, High grade steel, Smooth bars, Deformed bars, Ultimate load, Cracking load, Crack pattern, Maximum crack width, Deflection, Gross moment of inertia, Cracked moment of inertia, Effective moment of inertia, Branson's equation. )

Compression Field Analysis of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Externally Bonded FRP Sheets

by : Sameh Hassan Abd El-Salam -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( Shear, Sectional analysis, FRP, Strengthening )

Out-of-Plane GFRP Strengthening of Stone Masonry Walls Enhanced Using Glass Fiber Composite Anchors

by : Bahira Abdul-Maguid  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. El-Shafie, N. F.
( Lime stone, Masonry, walls, Strengthening, Composite material, Anchorage, Anchor spikes )

Investigation of Seismic Pounding between Buildings Using Non-Linear Time History Analysis

by : Maged Mourad Anwar Mokhtar  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hassan, A. F.,Dr. Mourad, S. A.
( Pounding, Time history analysis, Base shear, Seismic separation )

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced High Strength Concrete Under Short Term Monotonic Loading

by : Khaled Sheref El-Din Mohammed -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( High strength concrete-finite element-biaxial stress, Uniaxial behavior tension stiffening-tension softening, Bond behavior, Failure modes )

A Comprehensive Knowledge-Based System for Quality Control of Concrete Manufacturing

by : Hossam Hassan Abd El Rahman Ali  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Hodhod,O. A.
( Expert system, Knowledge-based system, Quality control, Strength test, Statistical analysis, Concrete mix design )

Effect of Spatial Variability of Soil Properties on Safety Factors of Cantilever Retaining Walls

by : Waleed Mahfouz Mohammed Ali  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ramadan, O. M. O.
( Soil spatial variability, Simulation, Retaining walls )

Flexural Behaviour of Concrete Beams Reinforced With Debonded Bars Repaired with Different Techniques

by : Tarek Gamal El-deen Ahmed  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A. ,Dr. Mohamed, H. M.
( Beams, Debonded, Concrete, Repair, Reinforcement )

Elastic Analysis and Design of Pre-stressing Composite Girder

by : Osama Mahmoud Mohammed Ali -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sabry, A. F.
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Buckling of Thin-Walled Battened Columns Composed of Four Equal Angles

by : Mostafa El-Sayed El-Shwadfy  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Buckling, Local buckling, Opened sections, Buckling of plates )

Identification of Dynamic Parameters for Lightly Damped Structural Systems Using Formal Inverse Analysis

by : Ahmed Mohamed Anwar Mohamed  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Moety, M. A. N. ,Dr. El-Shazly, H. A. A. *
( System identification, Inverse analysis, Kalman filter, Equivalent Single degree of freedom system, Equivalent 2D of systems, Lightly damped, System, Elevated tank )

A Knowledge-Based Expert System Application forOrganization Structure Design and Individual Assessment

by : Omar Hossam El Din El Anwar  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.,Dr. Bakry, M. A. *
( Organization structure, Organizational behavior, Individual assessment, Satisfaction, performance, Organizational DNA, Strategic inflection point )

Analysis and Design of Tapered and Curved Haunched Connections

by : Ahmed Ettaf Elsaid Elbanna -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B.,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Tapered haunches, Curved haunches, Geometric nonlinearity, Material nonlinearity )

Collapse Analysis of Historical Structures Under Seismic Loading

by : Ahmed Sabri Dessouky  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Tag El-Dien, H. S. A.
( Collapse, Historical buildings, Seismic, Masonry, Applied element method )

Waste Minimization of Reinforcing Steel Bars in Residential Buildings

by : Tarek Fouad Hamdy Gomaa -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.
( Reinforcement, Minimization, Bending lists, Integer linear Programming construction projects-re-bar )

Optimum Capital Structure for BOT Infrastructure Projects in Egypt

by : Mohamed Rafat Abd El Hameed  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mohamed, E. A.,Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.
( Optimization, BOT, DEBT, Infrastructure )

Fixed Offshore Guyed Mono-Tower Platform

by : Ahmad Abd El Fattah Mohamed  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Gammal, M. H. ,Dr. Saleh, M. M.
( Minimal offshore structure, Guyed offshore mono-tower, Marginal field's platforms )

A Data Base Initiation for Seismic Response Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Egypt

by : Mina Samir Philip A. Seif -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Youssef, M. A. R.
( Seismic, Earthquake, Assessment, Evaluation, Response, Data Base, Reinforced concrete buildings, Retrofitting. )

An Experimental Study about Using the Ash of Some Agriculture Wastes as Partial Cement Replacement Materials in Concrete

by : Dina Mahmoud Sadek Dahesh  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Ragab, A. M.
( Rice straw ash, Corn cob ash, Concrete, Compressive strength, Durability, Elevated temperatures, XRD, DTA. )

Behavior of High Strength Concrete Slabs with and without Shear Enhancement under Punching Loads

by : El-Sayed Ibrahim Mohamed Ismail  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Ibiari, S. N. * ,Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( High-strength concrete, Punching shear, Flat plates )

Seismic Reduction Factor for Moment ResistingSteel Frames with End Plate Connections

by : Amr Ibrahim Ramdan El-sayed  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hassan, A. F.,Dr. Mourad, S. A
( Beam column connection, Finite element, Cyclic behavior, Moment resisting frames, Nonlinear dynamic analysis )

Behavior of Reinforced High Strength Concrete L - Beams under Pure Torsion or Combined Shear and Torsion

by : Alaa Abd EL - Aziz Zohery  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. El-Degwy, W M. ,Dr. Shaheen, H. H. *
( L, Beams, High strength concrete, Torsion, Shear )

Lateral Torsional Buckling of Steel Beams with Trapezoidally Corrugated webs

by : Ahmed Salah Hussain El-amary -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hassan, A. F.,Dr. Seddeik , M. M.
( Lateral torsional buckling; Finite element analysis; Corrugated webs; Linear buckling analysis; Nonlinear analysis; Initial imperfection. )

Estimating and Managing Construction Waste in the Egyptian Construction Industry

by : Atef Abdel Moghny Ragab Ibrahim  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.
( Construction management, Construction materials, Buildings, Construction waste. )

Prediction of Second-Order Effects in Sway and Non-Sway Reinforced Concrete Frames

by : Khaled Ismail Youssef Mahmoud  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Gendy, A. S. ,Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( Reinforced concrete, Frames, Nonlinear, Second-order )

Effect of Reinforcement Detailing and Strengthening Technique on Seismic Behavior of Concrete Shear Walls

by : Mahmoud Labib Hussein Ali -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ramadan, O. M. O. ,Dr. Ali, M. F. M.
( Concrete shear walls, Seismic behavior, Reinforcement distribution, Diagonal reinforcement, Seismic strengthening, Axial loading, Concrete jacket, Steel jacket, Carbon fiber polymer wraps )

Proposed Practical Procedure Considering Inelastic Buckling for Calculating Critical Loads and Stresses in Structures

by : Emad Abdel Rahman Mohamed  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.,Dr. Abdel-Sayed, S. I.
( Inelastic buckling, Codes, Effective length, Elastic modulus )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupled Shear Walls Subjected to Simulated Seismic Loads

by : Sayed Abd-Alla Cotb  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Hashimy, H. M. ,Dr. Kassem, M. E.
( Coupled, Shear Walls, Seismic, Load )

Diffusion of High Concentration Sulphates Solutions and Its Effects on the Microstructure of Dolomite Concrete

by : Wael Mohamed Zad eldin  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. Hodhod, O. A.
( Ettringite, Sulphates, Silica fume, Concrete deterioration, Microstructure )

Adopting a Long-Term Strategy Enhancing Competitive Performance in Construction Firms

by : Abd El-Aziz Soliman Attia  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E.
( Quantitative, Evaluation, SWOT, CPR )

Behavior of Concrete Containing Mineral Admixtures and Exposed To Aggressive Media

by : Mohammed Abdul-wahhab Ali  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M.,Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. Hodhod, O. A.
( Durability, Concrete, Permeability, Silica fume, Agricultural straw ash )

Artificial Intelligence Based Predictions of Precautionary Measures for buildings adjacent to Tunnel Route during Tunneling Process

by : Basima Said Mahmoud Allam -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Abou-Keifa, M. A. ,Dr. Mansour, O. A. *
( Precautionary measures, Settlement predictions, Building classifications, Artificial intelligence, Tunnel route )

Mitigating the Elevated Temperature Effects andPredicting the Residual Strength of Loaded RC Short Columns

by : Alaa Mohamed Rashad  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A.,Dr. Ragab, A. M. ,Dr. Abdel-Razek, M. M. *
( Elevated temperature, Concrete cover, Column size, Axial load, Coating types, Admixtures, ANN, Temperature severity )

Integrated Information Data Base and Cost Control System for Construction Projects

by : Mahmoud Malek Mohammed Olwan  -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Said, M. I.
( Cost control, Data base, Cost element, Forecast )

Optimization Algorithm for Bracing Topology in Multistory Steel Frames Based on the Energy Approach

by : Ehab Yacoub Kaldas Girgis. -  MSc - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.,Dr. Wahba, M. M.
( Steel frames, Bracing, Optimization, Topology, Energy. )

Material Modelling and 3-D Finite-Element Simulation for Shield Tunnelling in Soft Clay

by : Tarek Thabet Abdel-Fattah Sayed  -  Phd - 2005
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A.,Dr. Abdel-Rahman, A. M. * ,Dr. Akl, A. Y.
( Shield tunnelling, Soft clay, Finite element, Mixture analysis )

Seismic Upgrading of Gravity Load Designed Concrete Buildings Using Advanced Composite Materials

by : Badr Mohamed Kamel Abou-Zeid -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Mourad, S. A.
( RC columns, Retrofitting, FRP, Dynamic analysis, Seismic-response, Quasi-static loading, Hysteretic behavior )

Finite Element Simulation of Twin TunnelsConstruction by Closed Face Boring Machines

by : Sayed Mohamed Mostafa Sweada -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akl, A. Y. ,Dr. El-Sayed, E. A.
( Tunneling, Soil structure interaction, TBMs, Structural mechanics )

A New Approach for Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Lattice Element Method

by : Ismail Mohamed Ismail Mohamed -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Tag El-Dien, H. S. A.
( Lattice, Numerical model, Concrete, Cracks, Macro-scale )

FBCF: DSS Analogy-Based for Forecasting Project Budget and Cash Flow

by : Amr Hassan Mahmoud Hassib  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Budget and cash flow forecasting, Regression analysis learning curves models, Decision Support System (DSS), Critical factors )

Effect of Cracks on Structural Steel Elements

by : Hady Georgey Zekry Nasralla -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M. ,Dr. Mehanny, S. S. F.
( Fracture mechanics, Cracks, Steel element, Stress intensity factor )

Comparative Study on Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Mortars Used in Restoration of Historic Buildings in Egypt

by : Hatem Hassan Ali Ibrahim  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Youssef, M. A. R. ,Dr. Hodhod, H. A.
( Mortars, Restoration, Lime, Kosromell, Homra, Clay, Gypsum, Straw, Compressive strength, Flexural strength, Bond strength, Porosity, Durability )

Live Load Distribution for Curved Steel I-girder Bridges

by : Ahmed Mostafa Abdel Salam Mostafa -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Amer, A. H. ,Dr. Abou-Hamad, M. H. ,Dr. Saleh, M. M.
( Curved bridges, Steel I-girder, Load distribution, Finite element method )

Fracture Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams under Four Point Bending in Displacement Controlled Environment

by : Mohamed Mahmoud Labib Sorour -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. El-Tahan, W. W.
( Fracture mechanics, Reinforced concrete beams, Four point bending, Displacement controlled, Testing )

Assessment of Vibration Test Results of Concrete and Steel Bridges

by : Ahmed Kamal Abd-ElZaher -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R.
( Vibration test, Mode shapes, Natural frequencies )

Assessment of the Seismic Performance of Flat Slab Buildings Designed by Old and New Egyptian Code

by : Ahmed Mohammed Adel El Gohary -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M. ,Dr. El-Desouky, S. A.
( Flat slab buildings, Two-dimensional modeling, Pushover analysis, Dynamic analysis, Seismic behavior, Damage index, Seismic retrofitting )

Quality Control of Concrete in Small Projects and Effect of Variability of its Constituents

by : Mohamed Safwat Aly Abdel-Naby  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. El-Desouky, S. A.
( Quality control, Small projects, Concrete constituents )

Flexural Behavior of Continuous Composite Concrete Beams with Embedded Steel Sections

by : Mohamed Morsy Abd-ElGhaffar  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abd-Allah, M. H. ,Dr. Abou-Ouf, A. M.
( Loads, Ductility, Moment redistribution )

Flexural Behavior of High Strength Concrete Beams with Different Compressive Strengths

by : Amr Ahmed Wagdy Abd-El-Salam -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A. ,+
( High Strength Concrete -HSC, Beams )

Current and Future Management Plans for Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste in Egypt

by : Hanan Abdel Aziz Fahmy Ibrahim  -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. Sewellam, M. H. ,Dr. Salah El-Dien, O. A. *
( Recycling, Construction and demolition waste, Management plans )

Numerical Modeling of Reinforced Earth Structures

by : Omaima Mostafa Hamid Mohamad  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Abdel-Rahman, A. H.*
( Geosynthetics, Interface, Friction, Bearing )

Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Openings Using FRP Sheets

by : Amir Fathy Mohamed  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Torkey, A. M. ,Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A. ,Dr. Haggag, H. A. *
( Beams, Openings, Strengthening, Shear, FRP fabrics )

Developing Software Program to Control, Manage and Minimize Claims in Construction Industry

by : Amr Farouk Hanafy Ebrahim -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Kafrawy, M. F.
( Claim minimization, Construction industry )

Advanced Analysis of Concrete Pipe-Soil Interaction

by : Kamal Ghamery Metwally Mohamed -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akl, A. Y. ,Dr. Maher, M. M.
( Soil, Concrete, Pipe, Interaction )

Load Distribution in Roadway Steel Bridges According to ECP Loading

by : Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed Ali  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A. ,Dr. Abou-Hamad, M. H.
( Lateral load distribution, Roadway bridges, Egyptian steel code, Bridge loading )

The Application of Business Plan in the Engineering Consultancy Firms in Egypt

by : Mahmoud Farouk Ismail Hassan -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M. ,Dr. El-Swah, H. M. *
( Business plan, Strategic plan, Marketing plan, Financial plan )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Exposed to Fire

by : Mohamed Bikhiet Mohamed -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Hashimy, H. M. ,Dr. El-Shafie, N. F.
( Concrete, Columns, Fire )

Structural Evaluation Methodology for Existing Concrete Buildings

by : Amira Girges Helmy Girges -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Moety, M. A. N.
( Evaluation of existing building, Field testing, Inspection, Defects )

Influence of Column Base Flexibility on Seismic Response of Steel Framed Structures

by : Omar Maan Eissa Saleh  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, A. M. G.
( Column base, Steel, Connections, Flexibility, Seismic )

Neural Network Model for Predicting Price per Square Meter of Concrete Building Projects

by : Sherif Mahmoud Mohamed Ahmed -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Taha, M. A. ,Dr. Ibrahim. M. E.
( Neural networks, Square meter, Estimation )

Nonlinear Analysis of R.C. Bridge Piers under Reversed Cyclic and Seismic Loads

by : Rania Farouk Mohamed Elsayed -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Eissa, M. E. ,Dr. Shawky, A. A.
( Dynamic analysis, Ductility, Reinforcement, Vertical loads )

Short-Term and Long-Term Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Bars

by : Ghada Diaa Abdel-Hameed Ahmed  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A. ,Dr. Mohamed, H. M.
( Beams, Concrete, Deflection, FRP reinforcement, Strength )

Contractor's Risks in Lump-Sum Design/Build Contracts

by : Mohamed Yehia Helmi Ragab -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Taha, M. A. ,Dr. Rashed, A. A.
( Risks, Lump-sum contract, Design build contract, Risk response )

Physical, Mechanical, and Radiation Attenuation Characteristics of Heavy Weight Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperatures

by : Salma Abd El-Ghany Fouda -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. Youssef, M. A. R. ,Dr. Ramadan, A. A. *
( Magnetite concrete, Limonite concrete, Radiation shielding )

Behavior of Biaxially and Uniaxially Loaded Short High Strength Concrete Columns Strengthened Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminates

by : Wael Mohamed Mohamed Hassan  -  MSc - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. Hilal, M. S. ,Dr. Bahnasawi, H. H. *
( High Strength Concrete - HSC, Biaxial, Moments, Eccentricity, Columns, Strengthening, Fiber reinforced polymers )

Punching Shear for High Strength Concrete Flat Slabs Reinforced with Fibers

by : Ahmed Ali Hassan Abd El-Wahab -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Abdel-Baky, S. M.*
( High-strength, Punching, Flat slabs, Steel fibers )

Modeling with Increased Efficiency for Lateral Torsional Buckling of Thin-Walled Structures Accounting for Configuration-Dependency of Loads

by : Samir Soliman Marzouk -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Gendy, A. S. ,Dr. Mikhail, S. N.
( Spatial buckling, Warping-finite rotations, Conservative and non-conservative loads )

Simplified Methods for Analysis of Laterally Loaded Piles Near Ground Surface Slope

by : Safwan Izzat Gamil Abdullah -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M. ,Dr. El-Esnawy, N. A.
( Laterally loaded pile, Pile foundation, Ground slope, Non-linear response, Weak zone, Beam on elastic foundation )

Behavior of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Slabs Under Concentrated and Line Loads

by : Yaser Abd-El Hameed Sayed -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. Torkey, A. M. ,Dr. El-Shafie, N. F
( High Strength Concrete - HSC, RC slabs, Concentrated loads, Line loads )

Estimating Material Waste in the Building Construction Industry Using Artificial Intelligence

by : Gihan Loutfy Kamel Garas -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Anis, A. R. H. ,Dr. El-Gammal, M. A. G. **
( Material waste, Artificial intelligence )

Effect of Incinerator's Ash on the Microstructural, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete

by : Mostafa Elsayed Mostafa Allam  -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. Ragab, A.M. ,Dr. El-Gammal, M. A. G. *
( Municipal solid waste ash, Concrete, Microstructure )

Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Medium and High Strength Concrete Beam-Column Connections

by : Wael Mohamed Elsaeed Montaser  -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. Torkey, A. M. ,Dr. Zaher, A. H. A. *
( Connections, Columns, Beams, Strain )

A Probabilistic Multi-Parametric Bid Evaluation System for Construction Projects Using Belief Networks Technique

by : Badr Mohammed Naji Ghaleb  -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction projects, Bid evaluation, Belief networks )

Damage Identification in Structures Using Measured Dynamic Characteristics

by : Ahmed Shawky Mohamed Hashad -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Moety, M. A. N. ,Dr. Osman, M. A. E. *
( Modal testing, Damage detection, Monitoring )

Effect of Lateral Supports on the General Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns

by : Saleh Ahmed Saleh Ahmed -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R. ,Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.
( Reinforced concrete columns, Axial compression load, Unsupported length, Rigidity factor, Lateral supports )

An Integrated Optimization Procedure for Steel Structures

by : Raouf Khairy Eisawey Meawad -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A. ,Dr. Abou-Hamad, M. H.
( Structural design, Structural optimization, Plane steel frameworks, Space steel frameworks, Algorithm )

A Decision Support System for Risk Assessment in Pipeline Projects

by : Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Hassan  -  Phd - 2004
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Marzouk, M. M.
( Risk management, Bayesian belief networks, Multi-attribute utility theory, Schedule overrun, Cost overrun )

A Model for Initial Evaluation of BOT Proposals in Egypt

by : Khaled Abd El Hamed Abd El Azem  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Build -Operate-Transfer, BOT, Evaluation of proposals )

Improving the Efficiency of Infinite Elements using the Standard Polynomial Technique

by : Dina Abdul Bari Mahdi Emarah  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Akl, A. Y. ,Dr. El-Esnawy, N. A.
( Infinite elements, Polynomial technique, Unbounded domains, Decay behavior, Error analysis, Finite element technique )

Behavior of High Strength Concrete Beams with Web Opening Subjected to Torsion

by : Khaled El Badry Abdel-Rahim  -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. Abdel-Kareem, A. H.**
( High strength concrete beams, Web opening, Torsional strength )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened by Using Steel Jacket Welded Under the Effect of Prestressing Forces

by : Sherif Mohamed Elzeiny Mostfa Ali -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Farahat, A. M. ,Dr. Shaheen, H. H.*
( Reinforced concrete, Short columns, External confinement, Steel jacket, External prestressing )

Integration of Simulation and Expert Systems for Optimal Selection of Asphalt Paving Equipment

by : Maher Awad Mustafa -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Equipment selection, Expert systems, Asphalt paving, Simulation )

Strengthening of Two-Way Reinforced Concrete Slabs having Openings

by : Tayseer Kamal Mohamed -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. El-Ebiary, S. N.*
( CFRP sheets, RC slabs, Steel plates, Yield line )

Immediate and Sustained Deflection of High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beams

by : Mohamed Saad El-Said Issa -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Torkey, A. M. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R.
( High strength concrete, Immediate deflection, Moment of inertia )

Elasto-Plastic Analysis and Experimental Testing of Cold-Formed Perforated and Un-Perforated Steel Storage Rack Columns

by : Mohamed Massoud El-Sadaawy -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A. ,Dr. Fadel, A. M.* ,Dr. Abdel-Rahman, N. M. **
( Cold-formed, Storage racks, Perforated columns, Un-perforated columns, Thin-walled compression elements, Modes of failure )

Structural Behavior of Natural Stone Masonry Walls under Vertical and Lateral Loads

by : Suhail Mustafa Abdo -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdel-Moety, M. A. N.
( Natural stone, Masonry wall )

Flexural Strengthening of RC Beams using CFRP

by : Ahmed Thabet Mohamed Farid -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. Abdel-Moety, M. A. N. ,Dr. Salah El-Dien, O. A.*
( RC beams, CFRP, Flextural strengthening )

Economics of Selection of R.C. Slab Structural Systems

by : Michel Guirguis Shenouda Guirguis  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bakhoum, M. M.
( Slab systems )

Strengthening and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using External Prestressing

by : Islam Mohamed Rashad El-Habbal  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, A. H. ,Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A.
( External prestressing, Strengthening, Repair, Ultimate strength )

Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete 2D-Frames

by : Rania Mohamed Nabil Khattab -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Yehia, N. A. ,Dr. El-Sheikh, M. T.
( Separation, Displacement, Seismic, Roof drift, Dynamic analysis )

Effect of Expansion and Shrinkage on Deformations and Stresses of Reinforced Concrete Frames

by : Hany Ahmed El-Sayed El-Ginidy -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A.
( Shrinkage, Expansion, Deformations, Nonlinear )

Prediction of Swelling Pressure Using Neural Networks and Fuzzy logic System

by : Said El Sayed Abu Serie Noor -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sabry, A. A. ,Dr. Abou-Keifa, M. A.
( Neural, ANN, Fuzzy, Swelling pressure, Expansive soils )

Effect of Vertical Web Stiffeners on the Lateral Torsional Buckling Behavior of Steel I-Beams

by : Mohammed Hassanien Mohammed  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Machali, E. B. ,Dr. Sayed, H. S. ,Dr. Hassan, A. F.
( Lateral torsional buckling, Vertical web stiffeners, Uniform torsion, Warping torsion, Regression analysis )

An Expert System for Restoration of Infra-Structure of Historical Buildings

by : Adel Abdel-Mohsen Abdel-Haleem  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A. ,Dr. Ghabrial, N. S. (The Late)
( Expert systems, Restoration of infra-structure, Historical buildings )

Empirical Formulae for Estimating the Fundamental Natural Period of Medium - Rise Residential Buildings in Egypt

by : Maha Abd El-Salam Ahmed Nazif  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sobaih, M. E. ,Dr. Megahed, H. A
( Fundamental natural period, Ground floor height, Empirical formula )

Automating Information Management in Touristic Construction Projects

by : Emad Shaker Hanna Bakhoum -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Amer, A. H.
( Management, Information, Construction projects )

Rehabilitation of Masonry Walls Using Ferrocement Overlays

by : Tamer Berry Abd El-Ghani Sabrah -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. El-Hefnawy, A. A.*
( Rehabilitation, Masonry, Walls, Ferrocement, Mortar )

Critical Wind Velocity Investigation of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges with Additional Stabilizing Cables

by : Elham Zeinhom Abdel-Salam Negm -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A.
( Cable-stayed, Long-span, Flutter, Critical wind velocity, Stabilizing cables )

Estimating Construction Cost of Residential Buildings Using Regression Analysis Technique

by : Ayman Aziz Chenouda Guirguis  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bakhoum, M. M.
( Cost estimation, Quantity surveying, Regression analysis )

Quantifying Soil-Raft- Superstructure Interaction Using Field Testing: Numerical Analysis and Artificial Neural Networks

by : Nasr Omer Farag  -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Taha, M. A. ,Dr. Bazaraa, A. S. ,Dr. El-Zahaby, K. M.*
( Raft, Interaction, Superstructure, Differential settlement, Neural networks )

Punching of High Strength Concrete Flat Plates with Openings

by : Ashraf Essa Ahmed Morshed  -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Issa, M. E. ,Dr. El-Tahan, W. W.
( High strength concrete, Opening, Punching load )

Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant R/C Buildings (An Integrated Approach)

by : Sherif Hassan Lotfy  -  Phd - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bazaraa , A. S. ,Dr. El-Far, S. A. K.
( Seismic design, Earthquake engineering, Expert systems )

CAD-Based Dynamic Layout Planning of Construction Sites Using Genetic Algorithms

by : Hesham Maged Osman -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Georgy, M. E.
( Construction sites, Dynamic layout planning, Genetic algorithms, CAD )

Inelastic Dynamic Behavior of X-Braced Frames with Different Slenderness Limitations

by : Hesham Ibrahim Hassanain Sayed -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mourad, S. A. ,Dr. Fadel, A. M.
( Inelastic response, X-braced frames, Dynamic analysis, Tension-only, Post-buckling )

Risks Management of the BOT Projects in Egypt

by : Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Harak -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Risk management, BOT, Infrastructure projects )

Numerical Approach for Re-bar Detailing of RC Sub-Systems

by : Ashraf Ahmed Talaat  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Anis, A. R. H. ,Dr. El-Samadouny, A. A.*
( CAD, Auto-CAD, AUTO-LISP, Foundation, Reinforced concrete, Construction projects )

Dynamic Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridge Subjected to Three-Components Earthquakes

by : Abd El-Maguid Ali Abd El-Maguid -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Sobaih, M. E. ,Dr. Megahed, H. A.
( Earthquake engineering, Time-history, Response spectrum, Cable-stayed, Modal combinations )

Construction Project Risks in Egypt: Identification, Controlling Factors and Management

by : Emad Fayez Gaid Abd el Said -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M.
( Construction projects, Risk groups, Controlling factors, Risk management )

Minimum Cost Design of Continuous Prestressed Concrete Beams

by : Sherin Fouad Abd-El- Hamid  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Khalil, A. B. I. ,Dr. Ahmed, M. A.
( Optimization, Prestressed, Beams, Optimal )

Seismic Analysis of Infilled Frames

by : Mohamed Osman Mohamed ELSeify  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Maher, A. M. ,Dr. Hodhod, O. A. ,Dr. El-Attar, M. M.
( Seismic analysis, Infilled frames, Masonry, Equivalent strut )

Determination of the Failure Surface of Irregular R.C. Short Columns Subjected to Axial Force and Biaxial Bending

by : Samuel Fathy Yacoub -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, A. G.
( Reinforced concrete, Failure surface, Biaxial bending, Confinement )

Computer System for Preparing Standard Bill of Quantities for Construction Project in Egypt

by : Ola Maher Mohamed Mohamed  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Kamel, A. M.
( Bill of quantities, Standardization, Construction contracts )

Reengineering Construction Organizations Using the Concept ofBusiness Process Reengineering

by : Ehab Shehata Subhy Abd Allah  -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Business, Process, Reengineering, Restructuring, Construction, Organization )

Time-Dependent Analysis of Segmental Prestressed Concrete Bridges

by : Mohamed Abd El-Moneim Mahmoud -  MSc - 2003
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A. ,Dr. Gendy, A. S.
( Time-dependent analysis, Segmental bridges, Prestressed concrete, Sequence of construction )

Static and Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis of Three Dimensional Structures

by : Gamal Mohamed Ghayaad -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdeen, M. M
( Nonlinear, Inelastic, Seismic, Earthquakes, Dynamic, Space Frame, Buildings )

Composite Decks with Precast Prestressed Concrete Corrugated Panels

by : Mohamed Sayed Sayed -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abdeen, M. M.,Dr. El-Mosallamy, A. A.*
( Concrete, Composite, Deck, Precast, Prestressed, Corrugated, Panels )

Enterprise Project Management

by : Adel Agib Wassif -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Anis, A. R. H. ,Dr. El-Samadouny, A. A.*
( Enterprise project management, Globalization, Multiple project management, Corporate culture, Stockholders' interest )

Optimal Estimation of Initial Cable Forces in Cable-Stayed Bridges

by : Sameh Rizkalla Ibrahim -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Attia, W. A. ,Dr. Ghabrial, N. S.
( Cable prestressing force, Design criteria, Iterative technique, Pylon )

Building Legislations in Egypt between Theory and Application

by : Manar Hosni Abdel-Sabour -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Building law # 106/1976 )

Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs with Depression in Shear and Flexure Zones

by : Aliaa Mohamed Aly El Behairy -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R.
( Reinforced concrete, Flat slab, Depression, Bending moment, Deflection )

Strengthening of Masonry Walls Subjected to Uniform Vertical andIn-Plane Lateral Loads Using Reinforced Concrete Jackets

by : Wael Salah EL-Din Zaki  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Moustafa, M. T. ,Dr. Mahmoud, M. R.
( Concrete, Masonry, Brick, Walls, Lateral )

Estimation of Construction Budget for Academic Buildings using Artificial Neural Networks

by : Mohamed Mohamed Sayed Salem -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Degwy, W. M. ,Dr. Nassef, M. E.
( Artificial neural networks, Cost estimation, Academic building )

Development of Computer Programs for Structural Engineering Applications

by : Abdulkareem Yahya Al-Khattabi -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M
( Computer programs, Structural design, Concrete section )

New Masonry Unit and Interlocking Mortarless Building System for Load-Bearing Walls

by : Tarek Mohamed Cherif E. Elkhoraibi -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Hodhod, H. A. ,Dr. Reda, M. A.
( Masonry, Interlocking, Mortarless, Load-bearing walls )

Analysis of Thin-Walled Shear Wall Systems using Hybrid/Mixed Formulation

by : Tarek Ismail Hasan El Fayomi  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Gendy, A. S. ,Dr. Mikhail, S. N.
( Thin-walled structures, Hybrid/mixed formulation, Torsional/warping behavior, Shear wall system )

Health Monitoring of Concrete Structures using Electrical Impedance-Based Techniques

by : Mohamed Mahmoud Talaat -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, A. G. ,Dr. Bahei-Eldin, Y. A. ,Dr. Saleh, A. M.
( Non-destructive testing, Structural health monitoring, Damage detection, Electromechanical coupling piezoelectric sensors )

3D Elasto-Plastic Finite Elements Analysis of Laterally-Loaded Piles in Sand

by : Wael Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bazaraa, A. S. ,Dr. El-Zahaby, K. M.*
( Laterally loaded piles, Elasto-plastic behavior, Drucker-Prager model, Finite element method, Layered sand )

Estimating Cost Contingencies of Residential Buildings Projects using Belief Networks

by : Ahmed Mohammed Galal El-Din  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ibrahim, M. E. ,Dr. Taha, M. A.
( Belief networks, Contingency, Risk analysis )

Technical and Financial Evaluation of Construction Bids

by : Mouchir Sami Chenouda Guirguis  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Osman, O. M. ,Dr. Ahmed , M. A.
( Bid evaluation )

Seismic Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Columns using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Jackets

by : Hatem Mohamed Abdel-Aal Seliem  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Ghoneim, M. G. A.
( Columns, Fiber-reinforced polymers, Reinforced concrete, Seismic retrofit )

Behavior of Simply Supported High Strength Concrete Composite T- Beams

by : Mohamed EL Sayed M. EL Sayed  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mahmoud, M. R. ,Dr. Torkey, A. M. A.
( Cracks, Dowels, Friction, High-strength concrete, Precast beams Shear transfer )

Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Composite Bars

by : Saied Abd-El Hy Ghoneim  -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Abd-Allah, H. A. ,Dr. Torkey, A. M. A.
( Fiber reinforced plastic, Flexure )

Linear and Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Pyramidal Roofs

by : Michel Wasfy Shafic Wasef -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Megahed, H. A. ,Dr. Abdeen, M. M. ,Dr. El-Mosallamy, A. A.*
( Earthquake, Pyramidal roofs )

Analysis and Design of Beam-to-Column Connection with T-Stiffener

by : Marwa Abdel - Fattah Mohamed -  MSc - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Mashali, E. B. ,Dr. Safar, S. S.
( Connection, Finite elements )

Buckling and Ultimate Capacity of Multi-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges with Consideration of Geometric and Material Nonlinearities

by : Gamal Helmy Tawfik Hanna -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Bakhoum, M. M. ,Dr. Attia, W. A. ,Dr. Wahba, M. M.
( Cable-stayed, Stabilizing cables, Geometric and material nonlinearities )

Simplified Analysis Of Shear Walls Subjected To Lateral And Torsional Loads

by : Ali Abdel Maboud Ali Zein El Din  -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Anis, A. R. H. ,Dr. Emam, H. M. H.
( Analysis, Shear walls, Lateral, Torsion )

A Model for Successful Management of Organizational Change in the Egyptian Construction Industry

by : Mohamed Sayed Ahmed Rabie Elsheikh  -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. Kamel, A. M. ,Dr. El-Zanaty, M. H.
( Organizational change, Construction industry, Change management, Quality management, ISO 9000 )

Developing and Implementing Non-Traditional Techniques in Upgrading the Performance Level of Egyptian Contracting Companies (Cost of Quality, Measuring Performance and Project Quality Plans)

by : Amr Ismail Mossallam Abdel Aal -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, M. H. ,Dr. Hamdy, K. A.*
( Quality costs, Performance, Quality plans, Indicators, Quality control, SPSS, Regression analysis )

Experimental Study for the Residual Load Capacityof Short Modeled Columns Fired in a Fire Furnace

by : Usama Faik Khalil Mohamed -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Attar, M. M. ,Dr. Ragab, A. M. M. ,Dr. Abdel-Razek, M. M.*
( Fire, Furnaces, Columns, Concrete )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Haunched Beams in Shear

by : Sherif Salah El-din Abu El-maged -  Phd - 2002
Supervisor(s) : Dr. El-Zanaty, M. H,Dr. El-Degwy, W. M.,Dr. Mohamed, H. M
( Beams, Failure, Shear strength, Loads )

Behavior of R/C Eccentric Beam- Column JointUnder Simulated Seismic Load

by : Mohamed Ayman Abdel Magid Bitar -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. N. Abdel-Moety ,Dr. A. H. El-Zanaty
( Beam, Column, Cyclic load, Joint, Eccentric )

Equipment Selection Based on Fuzzy Logic with Computer Assistance

by : Hamza Hasan soliman Ali -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha
( DSS, Fuzzy, Simulation, Optimization, Equipment )

Equipment Selection Based on Fuzzy Logic with Computer Assistance

by : Hani Saddik Ibrahim Naja -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha
( DSS , Fuzzy, Simulation, Equipment, Management )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flat Plate with Unsymmetrical Opening Near Columns under Flexure

by : Abdul-wahab Mohammed Ali Al-nono  -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. B. M. S. Lotfy ,Dr. N. F. El-Shafie
( Flat plate, Opening )

Effect of Added Viscoelastic Dampers on Seismic Response ofRegular and Irregular

by : Hala Tawfik Hasan  -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. N. Abdel-Moety
( Seismic, Viscoelastic, Dampers, Time history )

Assessment of the Nominal Load Capacity of Cold-Formed C-Beams Subjected to Uniform Distributed Load

by : Ashraf Abd Elmajid Abd Elkhalik -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr. H. A. Ereiba ,Dr. A. Amin - Helwan University ,Dr. F. F. A. Hassan
( Cold-formed, Nominal load, Nonlinear FE analysis, Residual stresses, ECP 98, AISI 89 )

Effect of Stiffness and Mass Variations on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames.

by : Mohamed Nabil Mohamed Mohamed -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr Z. H. Shafie,Dr M. T. Moustafa,Dr S. A. Mourad,Dr A. G. El-Attar,Dr H. M. S. El-Shafie
( Reinforced concrete, Stiffness irregularity, Mass irregularity, Dynamic nonlinear analysis, Damage analysis )

Soil Structure Interaction for Foundations Consisting of Isolated Footings and Connecting Walls or Beams

by : Ahmed Amir Bayoumy Khalil -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. M. El-Rafei,Dr W. M. El-Degwy
( Tie beams, Grade beams, Semelles, Winkler model, Strip footing )

Time Dependent Behavior of High Strength Concrete Beams

by : Osama Ehab Mohamed -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Issa,Dr A. H. Abdel-Karim
( Time, Concrete, High-strength, Creep, Sustained load )

“MCGS” An Expert System for Material Claims Guidance

by : Yasser Fahmy Youness Bazan -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Ibrahim,Dr M. A. Taha
( Material problems, Artificial intelligence, FIDIC, JCT standards, Egyptian tender law 89 )

Seismic Analysis of Plane Frames Containing Cracks

by : Khaled Mohamed Ahmed Osman -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. H. A. El-Haddad,Dr O. M. O. Ramadan
( Cracked plane frames, Response spectral analysis, Free vibration, Fracture mechanics )

Egyptian Construction Industry Norms as Indicators for Business Performance

by : Sherief Mohamed El-Said Hafez -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Ibrahim
( Business performance assessment, Financial ratios analysis, Benchmarks, Construction industry norms )

Establishment and Analysis of Equilibrium between Construction Industry, Environment and Development “Theory of Vital Homogeneous Integration”

by : Ahmed Helmy Alsayed -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. H. Ismail,Dr A. A. El-Erian
( Construction industry, Human mind, Collective mind, Machine metaphor, Industrial age )

Structural Health Monitoring of Offshore Structures Using Artificial Intelligence

by : Ayman Fatehy Hussien Batisha -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr S. A. Mourad,Dr A. W. Sadek
( Artificial intelligence, Artificial neural network, Finite element modeling, Fuzzy environment )

Quality Practices in the Egyptian Construction Industry: Case Studies and Comparison

by : Khaled Mahmoud Ramzy Ibrahim -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Ibrahim,Dr A. M. K. Abo-Zeid
( Quality, Construction industry, ISO 9000,TQM )

Behavior of Composite Beams with Web Openings

by : Ahmed Farouk Mohamed Hassan -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr S. A. Mourad
( Web opening, Composite beam, Nonlinear analysis )

Neural Network Model for Parametric Cost Estimation of Sewer Projects

by : Mohamed Anwar Hassan El-Gafy -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Ibrahim,Dr M. A. Taha
( Neural network, Back propagation, Genetic algorithm, Simplex optimization )

A Comparative Study of Recent Developments in Bridge Seismic Design Codes

by : Sherif Sami Athanasious Younan -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. M. Bakhoum
( Bridges, Seismic design, Codes, Seismic analysis methods, Equivalent static )

Developing an Expert System for Construction Projects Delivery in Egypt

by : Khaled Mohamed Ibrahim Wassif -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. R. H. Anis,Dr A. A. El-Samadouny
( Construction management, Project delivery systems, Expert system, Contracting )

Continuous Improvement for Egyptian Design Firms Model for Design Processes and Outputs

by : Tarek Mohamed Mohamed Mustafa -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. H. El-Zanaty,Dr A. M. Kamel,Dr A. H. Ismail
( Value engineering, Constructability, Quality function deployment, Post occupancy evaluation )

Design of Composite Beam–Columns under Biaxial Bending

by : Manal Kamal Zaki Guirguis -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. H. Abou-Hamad,Dr E. F. Ayoub
( Composite columns, Biaxial moments, Slenderness, Optimization )

Seismic Analysis of Buried Pipelines

by : Yasser Abdel Aziz Mohamed -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Sobaih
( Seismic, Buried, Pipelines )

Behavior of R.C. Box-Section under Combined Shear and Torsion for High and Normal Strength concrete.

by : Walid Ahmed Elkafrawy -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr H. H. Shaheen,Dr A. G. El-Attar,Dr M. F. El-Kafrawy
( Box-section, Torsion, Combined shear )

Tapered Pile Groups under Static and Low Frequency Vertical Loads

by : Usama Mahmoud Nasr Abo-Raya -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. W. Sadek,Dr O. M. O. Ramadan
( Tapered piles, Vertical load, Single piles, Pile groups, Low frequency response )

Strengthening of R.C. Columns & Footings by R.C. Jackets

by : Erfan Abdel Latif Henedy -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. S. Bazaraa,Dr N. S. Ghabrial,Dr M. E. Abdel-Ghafar
( R.C. jackets, Strengthening of R.C. footings, Strengthening of R.C. columns )

Assessment of the Nominal Load Capacity of Cold-Formed C-Beams Subjected to Uniform Distributed Load

by : Ashraf Abdel Majid Abdel Khalik -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr H. A. Ereiba,Dr A. Amin,Dr F. F. A. Hassan
( Cold-formed, Nominal load, Nonlinear FE analysis, Residual stresses, ECP 98, AISI 89 )

Experimental Investigation on the Strength and Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Short Columns under Axial Compression Loads

by : Youssef Mohamed Mounir -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr W. M. El-Degwy,Dr N. H. Ghreib
( Short columns, Reinforced concrete, Axial loads )

Seismic Reliability Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

by : Ashraf Mounir Mahmoud Shalaby -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. M. Ragab,Dr M. M. El-Attar,Dr A. A. Ahmed
( Low-rise, High-rise, Pushover, Uncertainties, Excitation )

Information Systems’ Model for Public Construction Projects Control in Egypt

by : Ashraf Bushra Girgis Sidhom -  MSc - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. E. Ibrahim,Dr A. M. K. Abo-Zeid
( Information systems, Public projects, Data flow diagrams, Data dictionary, Database )

Seismic Strengthening of RC Buildings Using Steel Bracings

by : Mohamed Ahmed Ahmed El Kady -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. A. Rashed,Dr A. M. G. Osman
( Seismic strengthening, Steel bracing )

Chemical Prestressing of Concrete

by : Hosam Eldin Hasan Seleem -  Phd - 2001
Supervisor(s) : Dr A. H. El-Zanaty,Dr F. El-Refaie,Dr A. A. Shawky
( Expansive cement, Self-stressing, Chemical prestressing )

Behavior of Reinforced Normal and High Strength Concrete Beams Subjected to Combined Shear and Torsion

by : Ehab Fouad Ibrahim -  Phd - 2000
Supervisor(s) : Dr H. H. Shaheen,Dr M. G. A. Ghoneim
( Beams, High-strength, Shear, Torsion, Strength, Softening )

Nonlinear Model for Seismic Analysis of R/C Framed Structures

by : Ahmed Hanafi Mahmoud Seoudi -  Phd - 2000
Supervisor(s) : Dr M. M. Abdeen,Dr A. W. N. Sadek,Dr A. M. El-Rafei
( Seismic, Concrete, Frame, Structure, Parameters. )

Behavior of Bottom Loaded Continuous Deep Beams

by : Ashraf Adly Farag -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. G. El-Attar ,Dr. M. G. A. Ghoneim ,Dr. A. A. Youssef ,Dr. A. M. Omar
( Beams, Reinforced concrete, Concrete structures )

Seismic Repair of Reinforced Concrete Beams by Epoxy Injection Technique

by : Khalid Mohamed Yousri Mohamed  -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. M. G. Osman ,Dr. A. A. Youssef ,Dr. E. H. Morsy (HBRC )
( Beams, Earthquakes, Repair, Epoxy injection, Hysteretic behavior. )

A Computer Program for the Analysis of Prestressed Box-Girder Bridges by the Finite Strip Method

by : Sulaiman Ibrahim Nassif -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. G. El-Attar ,Dr. A. A. Youssef
( Finite Strip Method, Box-Girder, Prestressed Bridges, Visual C++ )

Seismic Behavior of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Columns

by : Yehia M. Abd El-Magid M. Hussein -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. O. M. O. Ramadan ,Dr. A. S. Bazaraa ,Dr. H. H. Shaheen (HBRC )
( Column, Seismic, Strengthening, Concrete-jacketing, Steel-jacketing, GFRP-wrapping, Cyclic loading. )

Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Masonry Infilled Reinforced Concrete Frames

by : Ashraf Gameel Abdelwahab -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Sobaih
( Masonry, Infilled frame, Nonlinear seismic analysis, Hysteretic material. )

Analysis of Composite Girders with Flexible Shear Connectors

by : Sameh Moustafa Ibrahim Gaawan -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. A. K. Rashed ,Dr. M. M. Saleh
( Stud, Flexibility, Composite, Prestressed. )

Cyclic Behavior of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Beam-Columns

by : Moahamad Abdel-Gawad Zaki Yousef -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. H. Abou-Hamd ,Dr. M. N. Abdel-Salam (HBRC ) ,Dr. M. E. Abdel-Ghaffar
( Composite construction, Steel, Tube, Cyclic, Plasticity. )

Performance of Non-Rounded Reinforced Concrete Columns Retrofitted by Carbon Fiber Sheet

by : Mohamed Ismail Mostafa  -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. N. A. Yehia
( R.C column, Corrosion, Degradation, Retrofit/repair, CFS, Epoxy resin. )

Flexural Behavior of Cracked R.C Beams Strengthened Using Steel and \ or Polypropylene Fibers Concrete

by : Sayed Hussien Sayed Hassanen -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. M. M. Ragab ,Dr. H. M. Abdel-Latif (HBRC )
( Repair, Fiber, Epoxy, Concrete, Reinforcement, Polypropylene, Deflection, Compressive, Tensile, Strain )

Behavior of High-Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Concentric and Eccentric Loads

by : Ahmed Ali Hasan Abd El-Wahab -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. A. M. Farahat ,Dr. S. M. A. Abdel-Baky (HBRC )
( Column, High-strength, Steel fiber, Silica fume, Toughness eccentric, Axial loads )

Behavior of Partially Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Columns under Axial Loads

by : Usama Mohamed Abu El-Seoud -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. A. M. Farahat ,Dr. M. A. El-Gammal - National Research Center
( Column, Partially defected, Partially strengthened, Jacket, Welded stirrups, Axial loads. )

Experimental Evaluation of Shear Transfer Parameters at the Interface Between Old and New Concrete

by : Tamer Mahmoud Sayed El-Rakib -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. W. M. El-Degwy ,Dr. A. M. Farahat ,Dr. H. H. Shaheen (HBRC )
( Composite sections, Shear transfer, Steel dowels, Shear keys, Friction, Precast concrete, Surface roughness, Slippage )

Predicting Productivity Rate and Unit Price for Pipeline Projects Using a Neural Network Model

by : Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Hasan -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha
( Construction management, Productivity rate, Unit price, Neural networks )

Effect of Elevated Temperature on Loaded Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with Glass Fiber Wrapping

by : Tarek Abbas Abdelsattar -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. H. A. A. Hodhod ,Dr. M. A. R. Youssef
( Strengthening, Loaded columns, GFRP, Elevated temperature. )

The Effect of GATT Agreement on the Construction and Building Industry a Study for the Effects and How to Develop that Industry to Face the New Competitiveness

by : Ayman Mohammed Ibrahim  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. A. Taha ,Dr. M. H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. A. H. Ismail
( GATT, Agreement, Construction, W.T.O. )

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete under Short Term Monotonic Loading

by : Khaled Ismail Youssef Mahmoud -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Issa ,Dr. M. G. A. Ghoneim ,Dr. A. S. Gendy
( Concrete, Finite element, Nonlinear, Behavior. )

Bearing Capacity of Two-Layer Foundation under Vertical Concentric Loading

by : Nasr Omer Farag -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. S. Bazaraa ,Dr. A. M. El-Rafie. ,Dr. K. M. El-Zahaby (HBRC )
( Bearing capacity, Strip footing, Yield criterion, Upper-bound. )

Behavior of High Strength Concrete Circular Columns with Spirals and Hoops under Axial Loads and Simulated Seismic Loads

by : EL-Sayed Ibrahim Mohamed Ismail -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. H. El-Zanaty ,Dr. M. G. A. Ghoneim ,Dr. S. N. El-Ebiary
( Axial loads, Circular columns, Ductility, Earthquakes, High strength concrete. )

Behavior of Connections between Precast Beams and Columns under Static Loads

by : Sherine Farouk El-Hakim -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. B. M. S. Lotfy ,Dr. H. H. Shaheen (HBRC ) ,Dr. A. A. Youssef
( Connections, Precast, Static Load, Beam-Column. )

Stiffness Optimization of Fibrous Composite Laminates

by : Marwa Mohamed Hassan Hussein -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. M. M. Ragab ,Dr. Y. A. Bahy-Eldin ,Dr. A. Abdel-Azim - Cairo Univ., Fayoum Branch
( Stiffness, Direct search optimization, Composite, Laminates, Classical lamination theory. )

Application of Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) in the Egyptian Construction Industry

by : Akram Hammam Mohamed Hammam -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha ,Dr. A. M. K. Abou-Zeid
( Computer, Integrated, Construction, Database. )

Experimental Study of the Lateral Displacement of a keyed Rigid Cantilever Retaining Wall under the Effect of Vertical Strip Load.

by : Amr Ahmed Hemada -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. T. Moustafa ,Dr. M. R. Mahmoud ,Dr. R. R. El-Sakhawy (HBRC )
( Cantilever retaining wall, Base-Key, Surcharge. )

Strengthening of R.C. Slab-Column Connection to Resist Punching Shear

by : Said Aly Mohamed Taher -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. F. El-Kafrawy ,Dr. H. H. Shaheen (HBRC )
( Reinforced concrete, Flat slab, Punching shear, Strengthening )

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Infilled Frames under Seismic Loads

by : Salah Abd El-Gawad Ali Ali -  Phd - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Issa ,Dr. H. H. Shaheen (HBRC ) ,Dr. M. A. N. Abdel-Moety
( Masonry-Infilled, Seismic loads, Framed openings, Gap element, R. C. frames. )

Design Programs According to ECP (1989)

by : Raouf Khairy Eissawi Meawad -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. S. A. Mourad ,Dr. A. A. K. Rashed
( Steel members, Steel connections, Design programs )

Effect of Lap Splice in Tension Zoneon the Behavior of High Strength Concrete Beams

by : Mohammed Youssef Bassim Hegab -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. H. M. El-Hashimy ,Dr. H. Ghith
( High strength concrete, Lap splice. )

Nonlinear Analysis of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams under Flexure

by : Ali Abdel-Maboud Ali Zein El-Din -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. N. F. El-Shafie ,Dr. H. M. El-Hashimy
( Reinforced concrete, Beams )

A Plasticity Model for 2-Dimensional Reinforced ConcreteCompressive Struts

by : Sherif Ahmed Maged Hassan Khaled -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. T. Moustafa ,Dr. A. G. El-Attar
( Deep beams, Strut-and-tie models, Diagonal cracking )

Mode II Fracture Toughness of Concrete"Computational Analysis"

by : Manar Mohamed Abdel-Moneim  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. A. Shawky ,Dr. N. A. Yehia
( Concrete, Fracture toughness, Computational analysis. )

Construction Safety in Egypt

by : Magdy Abdel Rahman Mahmoud  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. A. M. K. Abou-Zeid
( Construction, Safety, Egypt. )

A Comparison between Construction - Systems for Residential Buildings

by : Sameh Yakoup Sabry Rizk-Allah -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha ,Dr. M. H. El- Zanaty
( Lift slab method, Bearing walls method )

Confinement Effectiveness of Axially Loaded Concrete Members Confined by Lateral Reinforcement

by : Amr Ismail Mossallam Abdel Aal -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. T. Moustafa ,Dr. A. M. Farahat ,Dr. S. M. A. Abdel-Baky (HBRC )
( Confinement, Axial, Concrete, Reinforcement, Ties, Strength, Volumetric ratio. )

Evaluation of Current Constructability Practices in the Egyptian Construction Industry

by : Tarek Hussein Hamed Sayed -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha
( Constructability, Construction management, Total quality management. )

Seismic Upgrading of Gravity-Designed Concrete Frames Using Steel Bracing

by : Tarek Mohammed Ahmed Shahien -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. W. N. Sadek ,Dr. A. M. Gamal-Eldin
( Seismic, Upgrading, Concrete frames, Steel bracing. )

Main Reasons of Construction Projects Failure in Egypt and the Responsibility of Failure

by : Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Ismail -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. Taha
( Construction, Failure, Responsibility )

Information Systems Application on Reinforced Concrete Columns

by : Ahmed Yousry Abd El-Rahem  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. F. El-Kafrawy ,Dr. A. A. El-Nady
( Columns, ISACOL, Information system, Design. )

The Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flexible Floor Diaphragms under Seismic Loads

by : Hesham Ahmed El-Sherbeny  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Issa ,Dr. A. M. Abdel-Halim ,Dr. M. F. Mohammed
( Elastic, Flexible, Floor diaphragms, Inelastic, In-Plane, Rigid. )

Soil-Structure Interaction in Expansive Soils

by : Yasser Naguib Fahmy Bottros -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. S. Bazaraa ,Dr. M. M. Abdeen
( Expansive soil, Swelling soil, Soil-structure interaction )

Behavior of High Strength Concrete with Variable Span to Depth Ratio

by : Yasser Abd El- Hamued Sayed -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Issa ,Dr. A. M. Abdel-Halim
( Beams, High strength concrete, Vertical loads )

Redesign of the Construction Management System that Influence Cost Control

by : Ahmed Mohamed Aly Elalfy -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. G. Hassanein
( Construction management system, Cost control )

The Effect of Joint Flexibility and P-Delta on the Seismic Response of Moment Resisting Frames.

by : Amr Alla El-Den Abd El-Maged  -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. S. A. Mourad ,Dr. A. M. G. Osman ,Dr. A. A. K. Rashed
( Structural engineer, Steel structure, Panel zone, P- Delta high-rise building, Medium, Rise building. )

Design of Cold-Formed Steel Transmission Towers

by : Ahmed Mohamed Anwar Bassyony -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. S. A. Mourad ,Dr. M. H. Abou-Hamd
( Cold formed steel, Towers, Steel )

Earthquake Damage Assessment Using Geographic Information Systems

by : Aymen Aly Solyman -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. A. Baraka ,Dr. A. W. N. Sadek
( Damage assessment, Earthquake engineering, Geographic information systems )

A Comparative Experimental Study on RC Columns and Strengthened Columns at Different Conditions and Scales

by : Youssef Ahamed Mosleh Saleh -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. A. M. M. Ragab ,Dr. M. H. M. Swellam ,Dr. H. A. A. Hodhod
( Experimental study, RC columns, Strengthened columns, Scales, Size effect, Strengthening Conditions )

Safety Performance in the Egyptian Construction Industry

by : Ragaa Shukry Hanna Atit Alla -  MSc - 1999
Supervisor(s) : Dr. M. E. Ibrahim ,Dr. M. A. G. Hassanein
( Safety, Construction industry )