Research Activities and Publications:
a. List of Publications:
Journal and Conference Papers
1. M. Ghouse Baig and H.I. Al-Abdul Wahhab “Mechanistic Evaluation of Hedmanite and Lime Modified Asphalt Concrete Mixtures”. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 10, No. 3, August 1998. pp.153-160.
2. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Abaker I.M. and Baig G.M (2004) "Polymer Modification of Arabian-Asphalt to Meet Performance Requirements of The Arabian Gulf", paper presented at Second Gulf Conference on Roads, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14-18 March 2004.
3. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Asi I.M. Abaker I.M. and Baig G. M. (2002) “Performance Modification of Saudi Asphalt Binder Using SABIC Polymer”, Sixth Saudi Engineering Conference, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2002.
4. Ibrahim M. Asi, and M. Ghouse Baig, “Laboratory Comparison Study for the Use of Stone Matrix Asphalt in Saudi Arabia". First Engineering Conference, University of Eden, Yemen, December 2002.
5. Zia A. Khan, H. I. Al-Abdul Wahab, M. Ghouse Baig, "Effect of Compaction Methods on the In-Situ Properties of Asphalt Concrete". VI Saudi Engineering Conference, December 2002, Dhahran.
6. H.I Al-Abdul Wahab, Isam Abaker, M. Ghouse Baig, " Performance Modification of Saudi-Asphalt Binders Using Selected SABIC Polymers". VI Saudi Engineering Conference, December 2002, Dhahran.
7. M.N. Siddiqui, M.F Ali, and M.G Baig, “Chemistry of Bonding between Asphalt and Aggregates” Proceedings 6th International Conference on Chemistry in Industry, September 2004, Bahrain.
8. M.N. Siddiqui, M.F Ali, and M.G Baig, “Effect of Anti-Stripping Agents on Asphalt-Aggregate Interactions” Proceedings International Conference on Applied Chemistry in Industry, July 2005, Shanghai, China.
9. M. Ghouse Baig, and H.I. Al-Abdul Wahab “Evaluation of Hedmanite as a Filler Additive for Saudi Asphalt Concrete mixes" Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Publications, Oxford, UK. (Under review)
Technical Reports
1. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “SuperPave Mix Design for Wearing and Base Course layers Using Steel Slag’. Report submitted to Ministry of Transportation MOT, Riyadh, through Nassir Hazza & Brothers Co. Khobar, October 2004.
2. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Implementation of First SuperPave Mix Design in Saudi Arabia on Dammam-Khobar Roads”. Mix Design Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, June 2002
3. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Comparative Study of EE2 and Polybilt Modified Asphalt Concrete for Trial Test Sections in Dammam City”. Evaluation Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, July 2001.
4. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Performance Grading and Evaluation of Eastman EE2 Polymer for Use in Saudi Arabia”. Report submitted to Reda National Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2001.
5. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Polybilt-Modified Asphalt Concrete Trial Test Sections in Dammam City”. Evaluation Report submitted to General Directorate for Operation & Maintenance, Dammam Municipality, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, May 2001.
6. M.G. Baig, and H. I. Al-Abdulwahhab, “Utilization of Steel Slag in Local Roads Constructions”. Report submitted to Hackett MultiServ-Saudi Arabia Ltd, October 1998.
b. Technical Training:
1. Under gone Full week training (May 18 – May 22, 2002) with "GEOCOMP Corp. Boxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
Successfully completed and Certified on the use of Geocomp fully automated equipments for Resilient modulus, Unconfined Compression, Unconsolidated Undrained and Fatigue Life tests.
c. List of Research Projects Completed or Running:
Research Projects
(Abbreviations used for role; PM: Project Manager, C: Coordinator, TL: Task Leader, M: Member)
1. Evaluation of the Potential of Using Sulfur Asphalt in Saudi Roads. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2004, PN CE2245.
Role : TL
2. Accelerated Testing Comparison of Foam Asphalt and Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Sections. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2005, PN CE2252.
Role : TL
3. Evaluation of Sulfur-Asphalt Technology for Local Application. Funded by Saudi Aramco, 2002, PN CE2231.
Role : TL
4. Stripping on Saudi Arabian Roads: Causes, Prediction and Prevention. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1999-2002, AR-17-39.
Role : M
5. Adaptation of SHRP Performance Based Specification to the Gulf Countries.
Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1995-1998, AR-14-60
Duration : 30 months
Role : M
6. Modification of Saudi-Asphalt binders using SABIC Polymers.
Funded by Saudi Basic Industries Co. (SABIC), Riyadh, 2002-2003, PN CE2237
Duration : One year
Role : C
7. Chemistry of Local Aggregates and their Interaction with Arab Asphalts.
Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 2003-2004, LG-6-7
Duration : One Year
Role : M
8. Chemical Composition and Performance Related Properties of Polymer Modified Asphalts. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1999-2000, LG-2-61
Duration : One Year
Role : M
9. A Traffic Control Study at Hadeed Plant, Jubail. Funded by Saudi Iron & Steel Company HADEED, Jubail, Feb 1998- Nov 1998,
Duration : 9 months
Role : M
10. Space Utilization and Traffic Management Study of the Shipment Area of Al- Jubail Petrochemical Company (KEMYA), Jubail. Funded by Petrochemicals Company (KEMYA), Jubail, March 1999-April 2000.
Duration : One Year
Role : M
11. Traffic Violation - Causes and Prevention. Funded by KACST, Riyadh, 1996-1997.
Duration : One Year
Role : M
12. Weaving Analysis for the Proposed Car Service Station of the Multipurpose Co-operative Society, KFUPM, Dhahran. Funded by Co-operative Society KFUPM, Dhahran, Sept-Nov. 1998.
Duration : 6 months
Role : M