King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Department of Civil Engineering

   Dr. Shamshad Ahmad

Associate Professor  

 

Seminars Presented

1.     Tests for Concrete Strength and Durability, during Short-Term Course on “Assessment and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Principles and Applications”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 10 to 14, 2008.

2. Requirements for Concrete Durability, during 2nd Workshop on “Concrete Deterioration and its Prevention”, organized by the Center for Engineering Research, Research Institute, KFUPM, November 7, 2007.

3.  Chemical Admixtures: Plasticizers and Corrosion Inhibitors, during Short-Term Course on “Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Hot and Aggressive Exposures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 26 to 30, 2007.

4.     Tests for Concrete Properties other than Strength, during Short-Term Course on “Assessment and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Structures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, April 8 to 12, 2006.

5.     Factors Affecting Corrosion of Steel in Concrete, during Short-Term Course on “Principles of Cathodic Protection and Coating Technology”, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, April 8 to 12, 2006.

6.     Corrosion Monitoring of Concrete Structures, during Short-Term Course on “Principles of Cathodic Protection and Coating Technology”, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, April 8 to 12, 2006.

7.     Proportioning of Concrete Mixes, during Short-Term Course on “Total Quality Inspection of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures”, organized by the Organization Development Department, Royal Commission, Jubail, December 17 to 21, 2005.

8.     Optimal Design of Concrete Mixes, during Short-Term Course on “Optimal Engineering Designs: Methods and Applications”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 8 to 12, 2004.

9.     Optimal Design of Selected Water Treatment Units, during Short-Term Course on “Optimal Engineering Designs: Methods and Applications”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 8 to 12, 2004.

10.Optimal Design of Water Distribution Pipes, during Short-Term Course on “Optimal Engineering Designs: Methods and Applications”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 8 to 12, 2004.

11. Service Life Prediction of Corroding R.C. Members, during Short-Term Course on “Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, (Three times) February 2 to 6, 2002, May 1 to 5, 2004, and May 26 to 30, 2007.

12. Corrosion Measurements of Steel in Concrete, during a Training Program  on “Concrete Technology and Durability” during December 20 – March 14, 2004 for the employees of Fugro-Suhaimi Ltd (Saudi Arabia) at KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

13. Seismic Behavior and Design of Dual Structural Systems, during Short-Term Course on “Earthquake-Resistant Designs of Concrete and Steel Structures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, April 28, 2003.

14. Seismic Behavior and Design of R/C Beam-Column Joints, during Short-Term Course on “Earthquake-Resistant Designs of Concrete and Steel Structures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, April 28, 2003.

15. Properties of Concrete Influencing Cracking, during Short-Term Course on “Crack-Controlled Design of Concrete Structures”, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, May 11 to 15, 2002.

16.  Diagnosis of Corrosion Damage in Reinforced Concrete Structures Prior to Rehabilitation, CE 599 Seminar, Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, April 16, 2002.

17. Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete Structures, Its Monitoring and Service Life Prediction – A Review, CE 599 Seminar, Department of Civil Engineering, KFUPM, October 09, 2001.

18.  Effects of Concrete Parameters and Chlorides on Corrosion of Reinforcement in R.C. Structures, during Training course on “Corrosion of Reinforcement and Deterioration of Concrete – Preventive Measure” during 6-7 September 1995 for Assistant Engineers/Executive Engineers at Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Training Institute, New Delhi.