Articles published/in-press in refereed journals (Coauthors with * are students)

2022

1. Younis, A.*, El-Sherif, H.*, Ebead, U. “Shear strength of recycled-aggregate concrete beams with glass-FRP stirrups” Composites: Part C, in-press, 2022.
2. Wakjira, T.*, Ebead, U., and Alam, M.S. “Machine learning-based shear capacity prediction and reliability analysis of RC beams strengthened with inorganic composites” Case Studies in Construction Materials, in-Press, 2022.
3. Wakjira, T.*, Al-Hamrani, A.*, Ebead, U., Alnahhal, W. “Shear capacity prediction of FRP-RC beams using single and ensenble ExPlainable machine learning models” Composite Structures, Vol. 287, Pages 115381, 2022.
4. Wakjira, T.*, Ibrahim, M.*, Ebead, U., and Alam, M.S. “Explainable machine learning model and reliability analysis for flexural capacity prediction of RC beams strengthened in flexure with FRCM” Engineering Structures, Vol. 255, Pages 113903, 2022.
5. Ebead, U., Lau, D., Lollini, F., Nanni, A., Suraneni, P., Yu, T. “A review of recent advances in the science and technology of seawater-mixed concrete” Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 152, Pages 106666, 2022.
6. Wakjira, T.* Alam, M.S., and Ebead, U. “Seismic performance of hybrid SMA/steel reinforced hollow section concrete bridge piers” Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, preprint, 2022.

2021

7. Hamid, S.*, Naji, K., Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., “Material performance and cost effectiveness of seawater-mixed rubberized concrete” Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol. 15, No. 1, Pages e00735, 2021.
8. Wakjira, T.* Alam, M.S., and Ebead, U. “Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams in shear using different steel reinforced grout techniques” Engineering Structures Vol. 244, Pages 112808, 2021.
9. Wakjira, T.* and Ebead, U. “Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams in shear using different steel reinforced grout techniques” Structural Concrete, V. 22, No. 2, Pages 1113-1127, 2021.
10. Du, X., Naji, K., Ebead, U., “Engineering instructors’ professional agency development and identity renegotiation through engaging in pedagogical change toward PBL” European Journal of Engineering Education, V. 46, No. 1, Pages 116-138, 2021.

2020

11. Du, X., Naji, K., Ebead, U., and Tarlochan, F. “Engineering students’ readiness to transition to emergency online learning in response to COVID-19 – the case of Qatar” EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, V. 16, No. 10, 2020.
12. Wakjira, T.* Nehdi, M.L, and Ebead, U. “Fractional factorial design model for seismic performance of RC bridge piers retrofitted with steel-reinforced polymer composites” Engineering Structures, V. 221, 111100, 2020.
13. Naji, K., Du, X., Tarlochan, F., Ebead, U., Al-Ali, A., Du, X., “Comparing models of problem and project-based learning (PBL) courses and student engagement in civil engineering in Qatar” EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, Vol. 16, No. 8, em1867, 2020.
14. Ali, W., Ibrahim, A., Ebead, U. “Flexural Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with Steel Fibers” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, V. 15, No. 5, pages 468-480, 2020.
15. Wakjira, T.* and Ebead, U. “Shear span-to-depth ratio effect on steel reinforced grout strengthened reinforced concrete beams” Engineering Structures, V. 216, 110737, 2020.
16. Ibrahim, M.*, Wakjira, T.*, Ebead, U. “Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete deep beams using near-surface mounted hybrid carbon/glass fibre reinforced polymer strips” Engineering Structures, V. 210, 110412, 2020.
17. Wakjira, T.* and Ebead, U. “Simplified Compression Field Theory-Based Model for Shear Strength of Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix- Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams” ACI Structural Journal, V.117, No. 2, Pages 91-104, 2020.
18. El-Sherif, H.*, Wakjira, T.*, Ebead, U. “Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using hybrid near-surface embedded/externally bonded fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix” Construction and Building Materials, V. 238, 2020.
19. Ebead, U., Shrestha, K., Saeed, H. “Lightweight non-autoclaved aerated concrete for structural applications” Structures and Buildings, in-press, published online 2020.
20. Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., and Nanni, A. “Short-term flexural performance of seawater-mixed recycled-aggregate GFRP-reinforced concrete beams” Composite Structures, Vol. 236, 111860, 2020.
21. Younis, A.* and Ebead, U., Shrestha, K. “Tensile characterization of multi-ply fabric reinforced cementitious matrix” Structural Concrete, V. 21, No.2, Page 713-723, 2020.
22. Du, X., Naji, K., Sabah, S., Ebead, U., “Engineering students’ conceptions of collaboration, group-based strategy use, and perceptions of assessment in PBL: A case study in Qatar” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 36, No. 1(B), pp. 296–308, 2020.
23. Younis, A.* and Ebead, U., Suraneni, P., Nanni, A. “Performance of Seawater-Mixed Recycled-Aggregate Concrete” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, V. 32, No. 1, Pages 04019331-1:11, 2020.
24. Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., Suraneni, P., Nanni, A. “Cost effectiveness of reinforcement alternatives for a concrete water chlorination tank” Journal of Building Engineering, 27, 100992, 2020.

2019

25. Wakjira, T.* and Ebead, U. “A shear design model for RC beams strengthened with fabric reinforced cementitious matrix” Engineering Structures, V. 200, 109698, 2019.
26. Ebead, U., Younis, A.* “Pull-off characterization of FRCM/concrete interface” Composites Part B, Vo.165, pages 545-553, 2019.
27. Ebead, U. El-Sherif, H.* “Near surface embedded-FRCM for flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams” Construction and Building Materials, V. 204, pages 166-176, 2019.
28. Ebead, U., Shrestha, K., Refai, A., Nanni, A. “Soffit and U-Wrap FRCM Strengthening for Reinforced Concrete Beams” ACI Structural Journal, V. 116, No. 2, pages 267-278, 2019.
29. Wakjira, T.* Ebead, U. “Internal transverse reinforcement configuration effect of EB/NSE-FRCM shear strengthening of RC deep beams” Composites Part B, 166, pages 758-772, 2019.
30. Du, X., Ebead, U., Sabah, S., Jianping Ma, Naji, K. “Engineering students’ approaches to learning and views on collaboration – do they develop in a PBL environment and what are the contributing and constraining factors?” Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, V. 15, No. 11, 2019.
31. Wakjira, T.* Ebead, U. “Experimental and analytical study on strengthening of reinforced concrete T-beams in shear using steel reinforced grout (SRG)” Composites Part B, V. 177, Article 107368, 2019.
32. Montanari, L.*, Suraneni, P., Chang, M.T., Ebead, U., Weiss, J., Nanni, A. “Hydration, pore solution, and porosity of cementitious pastes made with seawater” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, V. 31, No. 8, 2019.
33. Hosseinzadeh, N.*, Ebead, U., Suraneni, P., Nanni, A. “Hydration, strength, and shrinkage of cementitious materials mixed with simulated desalination brine” Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, V. 8, No. 2, pages 31-43, 2019.

2018

34. Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., Suraneni, P., Nanni, A. “Fresh and hardened properties of seawater-mixed concrete” Construction and Building Materials, 190, pages 276-286, 2018.
35. Elghazy, M.* El Refai, A., Ebead, U., Nanni, A., “Corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete beams repaired with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM)“ Journal of Composites for Construction, 22, No. 5, pages 04018039: 1-13, 2018.
36. Elghazy, M.*, El Refai, A., Ebead, U., Nanni, A., “Fatigue and monotonic behavior of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete beams strengthened with FRCM composites“ Journal of Composites for Construction, 22, No. 5, pages 04018040: 1-13, 2018.
37. Akbari Hadad, H.*, Nanni, A., Ebead, U., M. El Refai, A., “Static and fatigue performance of FRCM strengthened concrete beams“ Journal of Composites for Construction, 22, No. 5, pages 04018033: 1-13, 2018.
38. Wakjira, T.* Ebead, U. “FRCM/internal transverse shear reinforcement interaction in shear strengthened RC beams“ Composite Structures, V. 201, pages 326-339, 2018.
39. Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., Judd, S., “Life cycle cost analysis of structural concrete using seawater, recycled concrete aggregate, and GFRP reinforcement“ Construction and Building Materials, V. 175, pages 152-160, 2018.
40. Elghazy, M.*, El Refai, A., Ebead, U., Nanni, A., “Experimental results and modelling of corrosion-damaged concrete beams strengthened with externally-bonded composites“ Engineering Structures, 172, pages 172-186. 2018.
41. Younis, A.* Ebead, U., “Bond characteristics of different FRCM systems“ Construction and Building Materials, V. 175, 610-620, 2018.
42. Elghazy, M.*, El Refai, A., Ebead, U., Nanni, A., “Post-repair performance of corrosion-damaged beams rehabilitated with fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM)“ Construction and Building Materials, 166, pages 732-744, March 2018.
43. Wakjira, T.* Ebead, U. “Hybrid NSE and EB technique for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using FRCM: Experimental study“ Construction and Building Materials, V. 164, pages 164-177, March 2018.

2017 and earlier

44. Elghazy, M.*, El Refai, A., Ebead, U., Nanni, A., “Effect of corrosion damage on the flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with FRCM composites“ Composite Structures, 180, pages 994-1006, 2017.
45. Pino, V.*, Hadad, H.*, De Caso, F., Nanni, A., Ebead, U., El Refai, A. “Performance of FRCM strengthened RC beams subject to fatigue“ Journal of Bridge Engineering, V. 22, No. 10, pages 04017079, 2017.
46. Younis, A.*, Ebead, U., Shrestha, K., “Different FRCM systems for shear-strengthening of reinforced concrete beams“ Construction and Building Materials, 153, pages 514-526, October 2017.
47. Ebead, U. and Saeed, H.A. “FRP/stirrups interaction of shear-strengthened beams“ Materials and Structures, V. 50, No. 2, pages 103(3-16), April 2017.
48. Ebead, U. Saeed, H.A. “Modeling of inexpensive strengthening technique for RC beams“ ACI Structural Journal, V. 113, No. 2, pages 451-462, March-April 2017.
49. Ebead, U.A, Shrestha, K., Afzal, M., Refai, A., Nanni, A. “Effectiveness of fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) in strengthening reinforced concrete beams” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, V. 21, No. 2, pages 04016084, April 2017.
50. Abdel Baky, H.*, Ebead, U., Neale, K.W., “Nonlinear finite element analysis of fibre-reinforced polymer/concrete joints” Advances in Structural Engineering, V. 19, No. 10, pages 1604-1619, October 2016.
51. Ebead, U., “Inexpensive strengthening technique for partially loaded Reinforced concrete beams: experimental study” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, V. 27, No. 10, pages 04015002, October 2015.
52. Ebead, U. and Saeed, H.A. “Flexural and interfacial behavior of EB/MF-FRP strengthened reinforced concrete beams“ ACI Structural Journal, V. 111, No. 4, pp. 741-752, 2014.
53. Ebead, U. and Saeed, H. “Numerical modelling of shear strengthened reinforced concrete beams using different systems” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, V. 18, No. 1, pp. 04013031 (1-10). 2014.
54. Ebead, U. and Saeed, H.A. “Hybrid shear strengthening system for reinforced concrete beams: an experimental study“ Engineering Structures, V. 49, pp. 421-433, 2013.
55. Saeed, H.A. and Ebead, U., “Experimental investigation on the chemical & physical properties of activated glass powder pastes“ Advances in Cement Research, DOI: 10.1680/adcr.12.00013, April 2013.
56. Abdel Baky, H.*, Ebead, U., Neale, K.W., “Nonlinear micromechanics-based bond-slip model for FRP/concrete interfaces“ Engineering Structures, 39, pp. 11-23, June 2012.
57. Saeed, H.A., Arezki Tagnet Hamou, Ebead, U., K.W. Neale, “Stoichiometric Study of Activated Glass Powder Hydration“ Advances in Cement Research, Vol 24, No. 2, pp. 91-101, 2012.
58. Ebead, U., “Hybrid externally bonded/mechanically fastened FRP for RC beam strengthening“ ACI Structural Journal, V. 108, No. 6, pp. 669-678, 2011.
59. Ebead, U. and Saeed, H.A., “Modeling of reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with FRP or steel plates” ACI Structural Journal, 107, No. 2, pp. 218-227, 2010.
60. Abdel Baky, H.*, Ebead, U., Neale, K.W., “Statistical analyses and parametric study for reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure with FRPs” Advances in Structural Engineering, V. 13, No. 5, pp. 805-822, 2010.
61. Neale, K.W, Abdel Baky, H.*, Yahiaoui, A.*, Ebead, U., “Micromechanical modelling of FRP-strengthened concrete structures” Civ. Env. Eng. Journal (ACEE), V. 3, No. 1, pp.63-76, 2010.
62. Elsayed, W.*, Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Mechanically fastened FRP-strengthened two-way concrete slabs with and without cut-outs” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, 13, No. 3, pp. 198–207, May/June 2009.
63. Moon, D.Y., Ebead, U., Benmokrane, B., “Effective surface deformation height and bond rigidity of GFRP reinforcing bar with ribs” Polymers and Polymer Composites, V. 17, No. 3, pp. 161-172, April 2009.
64. Elsayed, W.*, Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Studies on mechanically fastened fibre-reinforced polymer strengthening systems” ACI Structural Journal, V. 106, No. 1, pp. 49–59, January/February 2009.
65. Kotynia, R., Abdel Baky, H.*, Neale, K.W. and Ebead, U., “Flexural strengthening of RC beams with externally bonded CFRP systems: Test results and 3D nonlinear finite element analysis” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE. V. 12, No. 2, pp. 190-201, March/April 2008.
66. Elsayed, W.*, Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Interfacial behavior and debonding failures in FRP-strengthened concrete slabs” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, V. 11, No. 6, pp. 619-628, 2007.
67. Abdel Baky, H.*, Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Flexural and interfacial behavior of FRP-strengthened reinforced concrete beams” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, V. 11, No. 6, 629–639, 2007.
68. Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Mechanics of fibre-reinforced polymer–concrete interfaces” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, V. 34, pp. 367–377, 2007.
69. Neale, K.W., Ebead, U., Abdel Baky, H.*, Elsayed, W.* and Godat, A., “Analysis of the load–deformation behavior and debonding for FRP-strengthened concrete structures” Advances in Structural Engineering, V. 9, No. 6, pp. 57–69, 2006.
70. Aly, R.S.*, Benmokrane, B. and Ebead, U., “Tensile lap splicing of fiber-reinforced polymer reinforcing bars in concrete” ACI Structural Journal, V. 103, No. 6, 857–864, 2006.
71. Aly, R.S.*, Benmokrane, B. and Ebead, U., “Tensile lap splicing of bundled CFRP reinforcing bars in concrete” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, V. 10, No. 4, pp. 287–294, 2006.
72. Zhang, B., Benmokrane, B. and Ebead, U., “Design and evaluation of fiber-reinforced polymer bond-type anchorages and ground anchor” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, V. 6, No. 3, pp. 166–175, 2006.
73. Elsayed, W.*, Ebead, U. and Neale, K.W., “Modelling of debonding failures in FRP-strengthened two-way slabs” Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Reinforcement Concrete Structures, Shield, C.K., Busel, J.P., Walkup, S.L. and Gremel, D.D., Eds., ACI SP-230, V. 1, pp. 461–479, 2005.
74. Ebead, U. and Marzouk, H., “Tension-stiffening model for FRP-strengthened RC two-way slabs” Materials and Structures/Matériaux et Constructions, RILEM, Paris, V. 38, pp. 193–200, 2005.
75. Ebead, U. and Marzouk, H., “Fiber reinforced polymer strengthening of two-way slabs” ACI Structural Journal, V. 101, No. 5, pp. 650–659, 2004.
76. Ebead, U. and Marzouk, H., “Strengthening of two-way slabs using steel plates” ACI Structural Journal, V. 99, No. 1, pp. 23–31, 2002.
77. Ebead, U. and Marzouk, H., “Strengthening of two-way slabs subjected to moment and cyclic loading” ACI Structural Journal, V. 99, No. 4, pp. 435–444, 2002.
78. Ebead, U., Amin, A., Tarkhan, M. and Helmy, S., “Stress-strain relationships for ferrocement reinforced with expanded metal meshes” Engineering Research Journal, V. 62, pp. 14–28, 1999.