PUBLICATIONS
1 Journal Articles
1‑ A.H. Al‑Rabeh, H. Abu‑Alhamayel, M. Hasnain & M. Al‑Mandil:
“Engineering Science and Applied Engg. Education at UPM: A Comparative Study”
European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1986, pp. 205‑212.
2‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Sayed, M.H. Baluch & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Development of Strength Prediction Models for In‑Situ Concrete in Eastern Saudi Arabia”
Arabian Journal for Science & Engg. (AJSE), Vol. 14, No. 2, April 1989, pp. 159‑167.
3‑ M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson‑Kirk:
“Performance of A Ferex‑100 Cathodic Protection System in Gulf Environment”
Arabian Journal for Science & Engg. (AJSE), Vol. 14, No. 2, April 1989, pp. 261‑270.
4‑ M.H. Baluch, L.A.R. Al‑Nour, A.K. Azad, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson‑Kirk:
“Concrete Degradation Due to Thermal Incompatibility of Its Components”
Journal of Materials in Civil Engg., American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 1, No. 3, Aug. 1989, pp. 105‑118.
5‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson‑Kirk:
“Categorization of Damage to Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 4, No. 2, May 1990, pp. 100‑110.
6- M.Y. Al‑Mandil, H.S. Khalil, M.H. Baluch & A.K. Azad:
“Performance of Epoxy-Repaired Concrete Under Thermal Cycling”
Journal of Cement & Concrete Composites, Pergamon Press, London, England, Vol. 12, June 1990, pp. 47‑52.
7‑ A.M. Sharif, M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, & K. Iqbal:
“Performance of Latex Modified Concrete Overlay in the Gulf Environment”
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, KFUPM, Dhahran, Vol. 15, No. 3, July 1990, pp. 413‑423.
8‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil & Y.N. Ziraba:
“Assessment of Damage to Concrete Girder‑Slab Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Vol. 4, No. 3, Aug. 1990, pp. 174‑185.
9‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil & A.A. Khathlan:
“A Study of the Majors Selection Process at KFUPM”
European Journal of Engineering Education, Paris, France, Vol. 15, No. 1, 1990, pp. 75‑79.
10‑ G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, I.A. Basunbul & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Bond Behavior of Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Bars Versus That of Corroded Bars”
Journal of Corrosion Prevention and Control, London, England, Vol. 37, No. 4, Aug. 1990, pp. 94‑99.
11- A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al-Mandil, A.M. Sharif & K. Kareem"
“Loss of Punching Capacity of Bridge Deck Slabs from Crack Damage”
ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 90, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 1993, pp. 37-41.
2 Refereed Proceedings & Keynote Lectures
1‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & M.S. Al‑Suwaiyan:
“Static & Fatigue Tests of Simulated Bridge Decks”
Experimental Assessment of Performance of Bridges Proceedings of ASCE Speciality Convention, Engg. Mech. Division, Oct. 1986, Published as a Special ASCE Publication on Bridges, N.Y., pp. 30‑41.
2‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Regional Experiences with Bridge Deck Cracking”
Invited Keynote Lecture, Speciality Session on Highway Bridges, Third International Road Federation Regional Meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 1988, pp. 6.100‑6.107.
3‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Categorization of Damages to Concrete Highway Bridges”
Keynote Lecture, Symposium on Performance of Concrete Structures in the Arabian Gulf Environment, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 15-17 Nov. 1998, pp. 254-261.
3 Conference Proceedings
1‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, D. Pearson‑Kirk, A.M. Sharif & M.A. Al‑Dhalaan:
“An Investigation of the Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 16‑19 Nov. 1985, Vol. V, pp. 2680‑2695.
2‑ D. Pearson‑Kirk, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & A.M. Sharif:
“Vehicular Loadings on Highway Structures”
Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 16‑19 Nov. 1985, Vol. III, pp. 1415‑1441.
3‑ Z.A. Al‑Mokrin, I.A. Basunbul, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & G.J. Al‑Sulaimani:
“Study for Developing a Unified Building Code for the Gulf Cooperation Countries”
Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 16‑19 Nov. 1985, Vol. I, pp. 140‑160.
4‑ I.A. Basunbul, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & G.J. Al‑Sulaimani:
“Mechanical Properties of Ferrocement Materials Under Tensile Loading”
Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 16‑19 Nov. 1985, Vol. V, pp. 2639‑2664.
5‑ A.H. Al‑Rabeh, H. Abu‑Alhamayel, M. Hasnain & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Applied Engineering versus Engineering Science Program at UPM ‑ A Comparative Study”
Seventeenth Arab Engg. Conference on “Engg. Education & Technology Transfer”, Amman, Jordan, March 1986.
6‑ G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, I.A. Basunbul, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & S.F. Rafeeqi:
“Study of the Flexural Behavior & Design of Ferrocement I‑Beams & Hollow Box‑Beams”
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 22‑27 March 1987.
7‑ I.A. Basunbul, G.J. Al‑Sulaimani & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Flexural Behaviour of Ferrocement Sandwich Panels”
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A., 22‑27 March 1987.
8‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, D. Pearson‑Kirk, A.M. Sharif, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch & Y.N. Ziraba:
“Non‑Structural Cracking in Concrete”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. II, pp. 622‑638.
9- M.Y. Al‑Mandil, Z.A. Al‑Mokrin, I.A. Basunbul & G.J. Al‑Sulaimani:
“Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Concrete Design Code for Saudi Arabia”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 84‑97.
10‑ I.A. Basunbul, G.J. Al‑Sulaimani & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Experimental Study on the Flexural Behaviour of Ferrocement Sandwich Panels”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 131‑147.
11‑ G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, S.F. Rafeeqi, I.A. Basunbul & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Study of the Flexural Behavior & Design of Ferrocement I‑Beams”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 174‑187.
12‑ A.M. Sharif, K. Iqbal, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, D. Pearson‑Kirk & Y.N. Ziraba:
“Latex Modified Concrete as a Bridge Deck Overlay”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 213‑228.
13‑ M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, D. Pearson‑Kirk, A.M. Sharif & Y.N. Ziraba:
“A Technique for Estimating Concrete Strength in Bridge Decks”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 301‑320.
14‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & M.H. Saiyed:
“Prediction of In‑Situ Concrete Strength in Eastern Saudi Arabia by Combined Method”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. I, pp. 390‑405.
15‑ D. Pearson‑Kirk, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, A.M. Sharif & Y.N. Ziraba:
“Truck Loadings for Design of Concrete Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
International Symposium on Concrete & Concrete Structures in the Middle East, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 25‑29 April 1987, Vol. II, pp. 514‑528.
16‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif, D. Pearson‑Kirk & K. Kareem:
“Cracking & Failure of Deck Slab in Girder-Slab Bridges”
Proceedings of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Symposium on Bridge Research in Progress, Iowa State University, U.S.A., 26‑27 Sept. 1988, pp. 189‑192.
17‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, D. Pearson‑Kirk & A.M. Sharif:
“A Study of the Cracking of Concrete Highway Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the Third International Road Federation Regional Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13‑18 Feb. 1988, Vol. 6, pp. 6.49‑6.63.
18‑ I.A. Basunbul, G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, M. Saleem & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Behaviour of FC Roof Panels”
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Ferrocement, University of Roorkee, India, 8‑10 Dec. 1988, pp. 258‑265.
19‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, D. Pearson‑Kirk & A.M. Sharif:
“Localized Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the 3rd Arab Structural Engineering Conference, Al‑Ain, United Arab Emirates, 5‑8 March 1989, Vol. 3, pp. 377‑405.
20‑ I.A. Basunbul, G.J. Al‑Sulaimani & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Ferrocement Load‑Bearing Wall Panels”
Proceedings of the 3rd Arab Structural Engineering Conference, Al‑Ain, United Arab Emirates, 5‑8 March 1989, Vol. 4, pp. 219‑235.
21‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Damage to Highway Bridge Decks by Heavy Vehicles”
Proceedings of the 11th International Road Federation World Congress, Seoul, S. Korea, 17‑21 April 1989.
22‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, D. Pearson-Kirk & A.M. Sharif:
“Punching Shear Failure of Concrete Girder‑Slab Type Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Structural Faults & Repair, Kensington, London, England, 26‑28 June 1989, pp. 299‑308.
23‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson-Kirk:
“Durability Based Design of Bridge Decks in the Middle East Environment”
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, 21‑24 Oct. 1989, pp. 701‑715.
24‑ M.H. Baluch, L.A.R. Al‑Nour, A.K. Azad, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson-Kirk:
“Damage Characterization of Thermally Degraded Concrete”
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, 21‑24 Oct. 1989, pp. 543‑560.
25‑ A.M. Sharif, K. Iqbal, M.H. Baluch, A.K. Azad, & M.Y. Al‑Mandil:
“Latex Modified Concrete as a Protective System”
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, 21‑24 Oct. 1989, pp. 603‑619.
26‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, D. Pearson‑Kirk & A.M. Sharif:
“Diagnosis & Synthesis of Damage in Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, 21‑24 Oct. 1989, pp. 139‑155.
27‑ G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, I.A. Basunbul & M. Kaleemullah:
“Effect of Epoxy Coating of Reinforcing Bars on Their Bond Behavior with Surrounding Concrete”
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Deterioration and Repair of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Gulf, Manama, Bahrain, 21‑24 Oct. 1989, pp. 369‑380.
28‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson‑Kirk:
“Structural & Material Damage to Concrete Highway Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
International Conference on Bridge Management, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K., 28‑30 March 1990.
29‑ A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.M. Sharif & D. Pearson‑Kirk:
“Design Criteria for Durable Concrete Bridges in the Gulf Region”
Third International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, Beijing, China, 8‑12 May 1990.
30- M.Y. Al-Mandil, G.J. Al-Sulaimani, I.A. Basunbul & A.M. Sharif:
“Evaluation of the Bond Characteristics for Various Concrete Overlay Systems”
Proceedings of the Third Saudi Engineering Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24-27 Nov. 1991, pp. 465-468.
31- A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.Y. Al-Mandil & A.M. Sharif:
“A Study of the Punching Failure of Deck Slabs in Girder-Slab Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Failure, Durability and Retrofitting, Singapore, 14-15 July 1993, pp. 3-9.
32- A.K. Azad, G.J. Al-Sulaimani, M.Y. Al-Mandil, A.M. Sharif & I.A. Basunbul:
“An Assessment of Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Failure, Durability and Retrofitting, Singapore, 14-15 July 1993, pp. 191-198.
33- M.Y. Al-Mandil:
“Damage Types Assessment for Short Span Highway Bridges”
Conference of Arab Cities Municipal Officials, Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, Organization of Arab Cities, Sept. 1997.
4 Articles in Professional Trade Journals
1‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil & A.A. Khathlan:
“Engineering Education at KFUPM: Past & Present”
Al‑Muhandis, Journal for the Engineering Society, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Issue 3, Vol. 3, Ramadhan 1410.
5 Technical Reports
1‑ I.A. Basunbul, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & G.J. Al‑Sulaimani:
a‑ Progress Reports I to IV (1984‑1986)
“Study & Design of Ferrocement Building Systems”
KACST Project (AR‑5‑115).
b‑ Final Report (1987)
“Study & Design of Ferrocement Building Systems”
KACST Project (AR‑5‑115).
2‑ G.J. Al‑Sulaimani, I.A. Basunbul, M.Y. Al‑Mandil & R.A. Al‑Mustafa:
a‑ Progress Reports I to IV (1986‑1988)
“Study of the Bond of Saudi Steel Under Local Environmental Conditions”
KACST Project (AR‑7‑142).
b‑ Final Report (1988)
“Study of the Bond of Saudi Steel Under Local Environmental Conditions”
KACST Project (AR‑7‑142).
3‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch, M.A. Al‑Dhalaan (MOC), D. Pearson‑Kirk & A.M. Sharif:
a‑ Progress Reports I to VI (1984‑1987)
“Study of the Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST National Project.
b‑ Final Report (1989)
“Study of the Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
Vol. I : “Bridge Case Studies”
Vol. II : “Deck Model Studies & Axle Load Surveys”
Vol. III : “Non‑Structural Cracking & Deck Protective Systems”
KACST National Project.
4‑ M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, A.M. Sharif & G.J. Al‑Sulaimani:
a‑ Progress Reports I (1990)
“Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST Project.
b‑ Progress Reports II (1991)
“Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST Project.
c‑ Progress Reports III (1992)
“Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST Project.
d‑ Progress Reports IV (1993)
“Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST Project.
e‑ Final Report (1995)
“Cathodic Protection for Concrete Bridge Decks in Saudi Arabia”
KACST Project.
5- M.Y. Al‑Mandil, A.K. Azad, M.H. Baluch & A.M. Sharif:
a‑ Progress Report I (Dec. 1995)
“Jamarat Bridge - Condition Survey”
Jamarat Bridge Project.
b‑ Progress Report II (Feb. 1996)
“Jamarat Bridge - Load Test”
Jamarat Bridge Project.
c‑ Progress Report III (Final Report) (Oct. 1996)
“Jamarat Bridge - Overall Assessment, Conclusions & Recommendations”
Jamarat Bridge Project.
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES & SHORT COURSES
1 Seminars/Lectures
Presented four seminars as part of the annual series of seminars for the Dept. of Civil Engg., KFUPM (CE 599):‑
1‑ “Materials Research of the Structures Division in the CE Dept.” ‑ Nov. 1984.
2‑ “Overview of Research Activities in the National Project for the Study of Cracking in Concrete Bridges” ‑ Feb. 1986.
3‑ “Non‑Destructive In‑Situ Testing Techniques for Concrete Bridge Decks” ‑ Nov. 1987.
4‑ “Diagnostic Evaluation of the Rumah Bridge Deck ‑ A Case Study” ‑ May 1989.
Presented a seminar entitled:
“Offshore Platforms: A University Point of View”.
This seminar was part of a two‑day symposium and exhibit on offshore platforms; organized by the Technical Services Department, ARAMCO, Dhahran, Nov. 1983.
Coordinated and participated in presenting a half day symposium on:
“The Cracking of Concrete Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
Ministry of Communications ‑ Riyadh ‑ Feb. 1986.
(Attended by over 75 MOC engineers & officials).
Coordinated and presented a series of lectures over two days (Career Week) highlighting the various specialties within the College of Engineering. The lectures were directed to the orientation students prior to their selection of majors ‑ (Assignment by the Dean of Engg.) ‑ March 1988.
Presented a short lecture on:
“Research on Concrete Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
in honour of the visiting Danish Minister of Transport ‑ Riyadh, April 1988.
Presented two seminars on Concrete Bridges at the University of Oxford and the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UMIST) upon invitation by the British Council Collaborative Exchange Program (Summer 1989).
Presented a seminar entitled:
“Diagnostic Analysis & Repair of Corrosion Damaged Concrete Bridges”
Ministry of Communications ‑ Riyadh ‑ Feb. 1990.
2 Conferences/Symposiums
Attended over 15 conferences/symposiums to present paper and/or to participate in discussions (see list of conference publications (3.3)).
Organised, chaired, and co‑chaired several technical sessions at the “Offshore Week”, hosted by the Dept. of Civil Engg., UPM, April 1983.
Participated as UPM liaison for the organization of the First Saudi Engineering Conference, Jeddah, 1984.
Participated in the organization of the Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, 1986, as:
1‑ Member of Papers Selection Committee.
2‑ Member of Registration Committee.
Co‑chaired two technical sessions at the Second Saudi Engineers Conference, Dhahran, 1986.
Presented “Summary Report” for two sessions on Highway Bridges at the closing ceremony of the 3rd IRF Regional Conference in Riyadh, Feb. 1988.
3 Continuing Education (Short Courses)
Developed, coordinated and participated as instructor in the following list of short courses:
1‑ “Design of Highway Bridges” ‑ 1983 (This was the first course offered by the Dept. of Civil Engg. under the present Program for Continuing Education) ‑ Coordinator & Instructor.
2‑ “Analysis & Design of Highway Bridges” ‑ 1984 ‑ Instructor.
3‑ “Design, Evaluation and Repair of Highway Bridges” ‑ 1986 ‑ Coordinator & Instructor.
4‑ “Problems of Concreting & Concrete Durability in Saudi Arabia” ‑ 1986 ‑ Instructor.
5‑ “In‑Situ Non‑Destructive Testing of Concrete” ‑ 1987 ‑ Instructor.
6‑ “Building Maintenance: Design and Operational Strategies” ‑ March 1990 ‑ (offered by College of Environmental Design) ‑ Instructor.
7‑ “Inspection, Evaluation, Repair & Rehabilitation of Concrete Bridges” ‑ March 1990 (Offered in collaboration with the British Council) ‑ Coordinator & Instructor.
4 Review Work
Reviewed one technical paper for possible publication in the Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.
Reviewed several research proposals and progress reports for funded projects on behalf of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh.
Reviewed several papers for Second Saudi Engineers Conference, 1985.
Reviewed three papers for Third IRF Regional Meeting in Riyadh, 1988.
COMMITTEE WORK
1 Departmental
Served as Chairman or Member of various departmental committees with an average of two committees per academic year.
1‑ Textbook Committee (chairman for two years).
2- Coop Committee (chairman for two years + member for two years).
3- Planning Committee (chairman for two years + member for three years).
4‑ Student Activities Committee (member for two years).
5‑ CE Club Advisor (one year).
6‑ Departmental Activities Committee (member for two years).
7‑ Laboratory Committee ‑ Coordinator for the Structural Analysis Lab. since 1987.
2 University
1‑ Member Library Committee (1981‑82).
2‑ Member Student Affairs Committee (1982‑83).
3‑ Member Housing Subcommittee ‑ Faculty & Personnel Committee ‑ Representing College of Engg. (1982‑83).
4‑ Member Admissions and Academic Standing Committee (1983‑84).
5‑ Member Bids & Tenders Committee (1983‑85) ‑ two years.
6‑ Chairman Safety, Security & Health Committee (1985‑86).
7‑ Chairman Community Affairs Committee (1986‑1993) ‑ seven years.
3 Ad‑Hoc
Served as chairman or member of various ad‑hoc committees appointed by Rector, Vice‑Rector for Academic Affairs, Secretary General, Dean of Engg. and Chairman of Civil Engg. Durations of these ad‑hoc committees ranged from few weeks to several months.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
1 M.Sc. Thesis Advising
As Chairman
1‑ Hosam S. Khalil:
“Performance of Epoxy‑Injected Concrete in Hot Weather Conditions”
(Completed 1988).
2‑ Saed Ibrahim Al‑Khatib:
“Development of a New Design Vehicle for Short to Medium Span Bridges in Saudi Arabia”
As Member
1‑ Saeid Aboud Alghamdi:
“Minimum Weight Design of Nonuniform Steel I‑Girders and Columns”
(Aug. 1983).
2‑ Sahibzada F. Rafeeqi:
“Flexural Behaviour of Ferrocement I‑Beams and Box‑Beams”
(Feb. 1986).
3‑ Mohammad S. Al‑Suwaiyan:
“Progressive Fracture of Reinforced Concrete Deck Slabs in Girder‑Slab Type Bridge Decks”
(Jan. 1987).
4‑ Loay Abu‑Al‑Nour:
“Fracture and Permeability Characteristics of Thermally Degraded Concrete”
(June 1988).
5‑ Mohammed A. Saleem:
“Flexural Behaviour of Ferrocement Sandwich Panels”
(Oct. 1988).
6‑ Kaiser Kareem:
“Load Induced Cracking and Failure of Deck Slabs in Girder‑Slab Type of Bridge Decks”
(Jan. 1989).
2 Ph.D. Dissertation Committee
1‑ Yasin Naku Ziraba:
“Numerical Modelling of Repaired Structural Components”.
(Completed, Jan. 1993).
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
May 1969-Sept. 1969 Summer Training Program
Fiafi Trading and Contracting Company‑Kuwait. Supervisor in a precast concrete plant for producing paving tiles, curb‑stones, cable‑cover tiles, etc.
June 1970-June 1971 Construction Site Engineer
Al‑Sager & Al‑Khalid Construction Company (Kuwait). In‑charge of concrete works on a major road construction project in Al‑Salmiyaih, Kuwait.
Nov. 1972-May 1974 Construction Resident Engineer
Ministry of Electricity & Water ‑ Government of Kuwait. In‑charge of supervising the construction of several concrete structures to house high voltage electrical transformer stations (132 KV ® 33 KV).
May 1974-July 1975 Director of Civil Engg. Division
Director of Civil Engg. Division for the “High-Voltage Network Directorate” ‑ Ministry of Electricity & Water ‑ Government of Kuwait. In‑charge of construction & maintenance of buildings and facilities for housing high voltage transformer stations. The division comprised of six engineers, eleven technical supervisors, handled contracts worth about 2.2 million KD annually.
July 1975-June 1976 Engineering Consultant
Saudi Development Fund, Government of Saudi Arabia. Supervision of construction of several residential & commercial buildings for compliance with fund regulations as well as with the standard codes of practice.