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 Theses Directed (Chairman):

S.No
Name
Thesis Supervised
Year
71.
 Stanford, K Strengthening of Steel Structures with High Modulus Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers Materials, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2008
70.
 Montesdeoca, O Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2008
69.
 Dawood, Mina Bond Characteristics and Environmental Durability of CFRP Materials for Strengthening Steel Bridges and Structure, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2008
68.
 Munikrishna, Aruna Shear Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with High Performance Steel Shear Reinforcements, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2008
67.
 Frankl, Bernard Structural Behavior of Precast Prestressed Concrete Sandwich Panels Reinforced with CFRP Grid, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2008
66.
 Mantawy, A. Behavior of High-Strength Steel as Shear Reinforcement for Concrete Beams, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
2008
65.
 Reham, M. El Tahawy Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Re-inforced With High Strength and Corrosive Resistant Steel, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
M.S.
2008
64.
 Soliman, J., Bond Characteristics of HIgh Strength Steel Reinforcements for Concrete Structures, Ain Sham University, Cairo, Egypt.
M.S.
2007
63.
 Sumpter, Matthew

Behavior of High Performance Steel as Shear Reinforcement for Concrete Beams, North Carolina State University.

M.S.
2007
62.
 Seliem, Hatem Behavior of Concrete Bridges Reinforced with High-Performance Steel Reinforcing Bars, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2007
61.
 Hosny, Amr Bond Behavior of High Performance Reinforcing Bars for Concrete Structures, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2007
60.
 Kim, Sungjoong

Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Columns, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2007
59.
 Wu, Zhenhua

Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Members under Pure Flexure and Axial-Flexural Loading, North Carolina State University.

Ph.D.
2006
58.
 Choi, Wonchang

Flexural Behavior of Prestressed Girder with High Strength Concrete, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2006
57.
 Mertol, Halit Cenan Behavior of High-Strength Concrete Members Subjected to Combined Flexure and Axial Compression Loadings, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2006
56.
 Vickery, John D.

Fundamental Properties and Bond Characteristics of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) and SS340 Adhesive for Evaluation of Steel Tank Linings, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2006
55.
 Rosenboom, Owen Behavior of FRP Repair/Strengthening Systems for Prestressed Concrete, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2006
54.
 Lucier, Gregory Evaluation of MMFX Steel for Concrete Bridge Decks, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2006
53.
 Mohamed, Tarek Said Fabrication and Behavior of Three-Dimensionally Woven Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Bridge Deck, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2006
52.
 Reis, Engin

Characteristics of Innovative 3-D FRP Sandwich Panels, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2005
51.
Nelson, James Lee

Behavior of GFRP Bridge Decks for Highway Bridges, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2005
50.
 Dawood, Mina Fundamental Behavior of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened with High Modulus Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Materials, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2005
49.
 Schnerch, David

Strengthening of Structures with High Modulus Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Materials, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2005
48.
 Smith, Glen

Bond Characteristics and Qualifications of Adhesives for Marine Applications and Steel Pipe Repair, North Carolina State University
M.S
2005
47.
 Lanier, Bryan Study in the Improvement in Strength and Stiffness Capacity of Steel Multi-Sided Monopole Towers Utilizing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers as a Retrofitting Mechanism, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2005
46.
 Norton, Taylor 3D Orthogonal Woven Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Bridge Deck: Fabrication and Experimental Investigation, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2004
45.
 Cook, Anna Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surface Applied Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Bridges, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2004
44.
 Flisak, Bart Concrete Filled Fibre Reinforced Tubes for Structural Members, University of Manitoba, Canada
M.S.
2004
43.
 Yotakhong, Purk Flexural Performance of MMFX Reinforcing Rebars in Concrete Structures, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2003
42.
 El-Agroudy, Hossam Bond Characteristics of Micro-Composite multi-Structural Formable Steel Used in reinforced Concrete Structures, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2003
41.
 Foud Al-Douba Elasto-Plastic Analysis of Space Frames, Alexandria University, Egypt
Ph.D.
2003
40.
 Hassan, Tarek Flexural Performance and Bond Characteristics of FRP Strengthening Techniques for Concrete, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
2002
39.
 Mahmoud, Mohamed Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Confined by FRP Under Eccentric Loads, Tanta University, Egypt
Ph.D.
2002
38.
 Williams, Brea The Development of GFRP Bridge Deck Modules, University of Manitoba
M.S.
2000
37.
 Fam, Amir Concrete-filled FRP Tubes for Axial and Flexural Structural Members, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
2000
36.
 Becque, Jurgen Analytical Modelling of Concrete Columns Confined by FRP, University of Manitoba
M.S.
2000
35.
 Gentile, Chris Flexural Strengthening of Timber Bridge Beams Using FRP, University of Manitoba
M.S.
2000
34.
 Morphy, Ryan Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Stirrups as Shear Reinforcement for Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1999
33.
 Hutchinson, Robin The Use of Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets for Shear Strengthening of I-Shaped Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1999
32.
 Eddie, Darren Fibre Reinforced Polymer Dowels for Concrete Pavements, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1999
31.
 Jawara, Alieu Low Heat High Performance Concrete for Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1999
30.
 Shehata, Emile Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for Shear Reinforcement of Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1999
29.
 Hassan, Tarek Behaviour of Concrete Bridge Decks Reinforced by FRP, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1999
28.
Louka, Haney Behaviour of a Hybrid Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1999
27.
 Mahmoud, Zaki Bond Characteristics of Fibre Reinforced Polymers Prestressing Reinforcement, University of Alexandria/University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1997
26.
Grieef, Susan GFRP Dowel Bars for Concrete Pavement, Univ of Manitoba
M.S.
1996
25.
Michaluk, Craig Flexural Behaviour of One-way Concrete Slabs Reinforced by GFRP Reinforcements, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1996
24.
 Farahmand, Fariborz Shear Behaviour of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1996
23.
 Domenico, Nolan Bond Properties of CFCC Prestressing Strands in Pretensioned Concrete Beams, , University of Manitoba
M.S.
1995
22.
 Abdelrahman, Amr. A Serviceability of Concrete Beams Prestressed by Fibre Reinforced Plastic Tendons, , University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1995
21.
 Fam, Amir Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Prestressing and Shear Reinforcements for Concrete Highway Bridges, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1995
20.
 Hassan, N.K Multi-bolted Connections for Fibre Reinforced Plastic Structural Members, University of Ain Shams, Egypt
Ph.D.
1995
19.
 Xie, Y. Effect of Canadian Linseed-Oil Based Concrete Preservatives on the Durability of Concrete in Hong Kong, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1995
18.
 West, J Behaviour of Horizontal Connections for Precast Concrete Load-Bearing Shear Wall Panels Subject to Reversed Cyclic Shear Loading, Univ of Manitoba
M.S.
1994
17.
 Soudki, K Behaviour of Horizontal Connections for Precast Concrete Load-Bearing Shear Wall Panels Subjected to Large Reversed Cyclic Deformations, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1994
16.
 Wright, J A Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Linseed Oil as a Concrete Sealer, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1992
15.
 Rosner, C Single-Bolted Connections for Orthotropic Fibre Reinforced Composite Structural Members, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1992
14.
 Uppal, S Dynamic Response of Timber Railroad Bridges, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1991
13.
 Savic, I Buckling Behaviour of Wooden Poles, University of Manitoba
M.Sc.
1991
12.
 Hutchinson, R Post Tensioned Horizontal Connections Typically Used for Precast Load-bearing Shear Wall Panels, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1990
11.
 Wells, J Deleterious Expansion of Cement Paste and Concrete, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1990
10.
 Serrette, Reynaud Multiple Shear Key Connections for Load-bearing Shear Wall Panels, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1988
9.
 Pincheira, Jose Welded Wire Fabric as Shear Reinforcement in Concrete T-Beams Subjected to Cyclic Loading, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1988
8.
 Xuan, X Effectiveness of Welded Wire Fabric as Shear Reinforcement in Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1987
7.
 Foerster, Harry Behaviour of the Connection Typically used in Precast Concrete Shear Walls, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1987
6.
 Ray, A Behaviour of Thin Webbed Prestressed Concrete Beams of Low Shear-Span to Depth Ratio with Different Shear Reinforcement Configurations, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1986
5.
 Saadat, F Fundamental Characteristics and Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Subjected to Reversed Cyclic Loading, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1984
4.
 Hwang, L. S Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete in Tension at Post-cracking Range, Vol. I and Vol. II, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1983
3.
 Ben-Omran, H Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Subjected to Large Deflection Reversals, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1983
2.
 El-Shahawi, M Cracking Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Members Subjected to Tensile Membrane Forces, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1982
1.
 Lau, B. L Leakage of Pressurized Gases Through Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
M.S.
1982

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Theses Advisory Committees (Member)- starting 1997:

S.No
Name
Thesis Supervised
Year
21.
 Ichhaporia, K. Composite from Natural Fibers, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2008
20.
 Jiang, G.

Self Monitoring Fiber Reinforced Polymer Retrofits, North Carolina State University

Ph.D.
2007
19.
 Fawzia, S. Bond Characteristicts Between Steel and Carbon Reinforced Polymer Composite, Monash University, Australia
Ph.D.
2007
18.
Fisher, Seth Development of a Simplified Procedure to Predict Dead Load Deflections of Skewed and Non-Skewed Steel Plate Girder Bridges, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2006
17.
 Paoinchantara, Nuttapone Measurement and Simplified Modeling Method of Non-Composite Deflections of Steel Plate Girder Bridges, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2005
16.
 Logan, Andrew

Short-Term Material Properties of High-Strength Concrete, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2005
15.
 Zhu, Zhenyu Joint Construction and Seismic Performance of Concrete Filled Fiber Reinforced Polymer Tubes, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2004
14.
 Ahmad, Iftekhar Shear Response and Bending Fatigue Behavior of Concrete-Filled Fibre Reinforced Polymer Tubes, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2004
13.
 Whisenhunt, Todd Measurement and Finite Element Modeling of the Non-composite Deflections of Steel Plate Girder Bridges, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2004
12.
 Bisby, Luke Fire Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforced or Confined Concrete, Queen's University, Canada
Ph.D.
2003
11.
 Shao, Yutian Seismic Performance of Concrete-Filled FRP Tubes, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2003
10.
 Wu, Zhenhua Prestressed FRP Tubular Deck System, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2003
9.
 Coskun, Hilmi Construction of Simcon Retrofitted Concrete Columns, North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
2002
8.
 Durham, Adrian Influence of Confinement Plates on the Seismic Performance of Reinforced Clay Brick Masonry Walls, North Carolina State University
M.S.
2002
7.
 Timo, Tikka Second-Order Effects in Structural Concrete Columns and Braced Frames, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
2001
6.
 Ibrahim, Sherif Performance Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Poles for Transmission Lines, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
2000
5.
 Zou, X. W Short-term and Time-dependent Behaviour of Concrete Beams Prestressed with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Tendons, The University of New South Wales
Ph.D.
1999
4.
 Lacroix, E Comparative Study of Strength Design Methods for Rectangular Reinforced Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Columns, University of Manitoba
M.Sc.
1998
3.
 Zlatan, S Non-Linear Structural Analysis for Shear Connected Cavity Walls Subject to Wind Load, University of Manitoba
M.Sc.
1997
2.
 Marek, R Application of Genetic Algorithms in Control Design for Advanced Static Var Compensator at ac/dc Interconnection, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1997
1.
 Irhouma, A Rehabilitation of Cracked Concrete Dams, University of Manitoba
Ph.D.
1997

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Master's of Engineering Projects:

S.No
Name
Projects Supervised
Year
2.
 Musiker, Daniel Strengthening of Masonry Wall with FRP, MCE Project, North Carolina State University
2002
1.
 Bunniran, Thanarat Behavior of Sandwich Panels with Aluminum Faces and Urethane Core, MCE Project, North Carolina State University
2002

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Undergraduate Theses Supervised- starting 1996:

S.No
Name
Thesis Supervised
Year
14.
Tan, Hui Hun FRP Stay-in Structural Form, University of Manitoba
2000
13.
 Stoyko, Mike FRP Dowels for Concrete Pavements, University of Manitoba
1999
12.
 Madrid, Carolina Strengthening of Wood Bridges Using FRP, University of Manitoba
1999
11.
 Beaudette, Martin The Performance of the Renderoc Anode in Providing Cathodic Protection for Reinforced Concrete, University of Manitoba
1998
10.
 Flisak, Bart and Horeczy, Grant Fibre Reinforced Polymers for Shear Reinforcement of Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
1998
9.
 Pantel, Shaun Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers for Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
1998
8.
 Liu, Steven and Yum, Bonnie The Performance of Low Heat High Performance Concrete for Concrete Structures, University of Manitoba
1998
7.
 Donald, David Bond Characteristics of Carbon Fibre Sheets Used for Shear Strengthening of Concrete Bridge Girders, University of Manitoba
1997
6.
 Charleson, Kenneth Full Scale Testing of a Bridge Deck Slab Reinforced with CFRP", University of Manitoba
1997
5.
 Burns, Daniel Application of Electrochemical Chloride Extraction to Reinforced Concrete Bridges, University of Manitoba
1997
4.
 Sze, Karen and Foster, Mark Behaviour of Bridge Deck Reinforced by CFRP, University of Manitoba.
1997
3.
 Adams, Angie Strengthening an Existing Roof Using CFRP Strips, University of Manitoba
1996
2.
Morphy, Ryan Performance of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Stirrups, University of Manitoba
1996
1.
Klassen, David and Mizak, Derek FRP for the 21st Century, University of Manitoba
1996

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Last updated: March 24, 2009 (dl)
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