The 3 IMS International Conference on:

The 3 IMS International Conference on:

Under the Auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin
Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of UAE and
Ruler of Sharjah
Final Program:
rd
The 3 IMS International Conference on:
Applications of Traditional and High Performance Materials
in Harsh Environment
American University of Sharjah
College of Engineering
Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
January 23 – 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
(Morning Sessions)
8:00-9:00 am Registration, AUS Main Building.
9:00-10:00 am Opening Ceremony, Main Building Lecture Hall B.
10:00-10:20 am Coffee break.
Silver Sponsor: Conmix Ltd
10:30-11:20 am Keynote lecture: A New Paradigm for Training Materials
Researches for 21st Century
Dr. R. P. H. Chang, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Director of
Materials Research Institute, Northwestern University, USA
A1: Session 1, Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 16
Chairs: 1. Dr. Nasser Qaddoumi, 2. Dr. M. Fadhil Nuruddin
11:30 Microwave Incinerated Rice Husk Ash (MIRHA) and its effects on
Concrete Properties
M. F. Nuruddin, A. Kusbiantoro, N. Shafiq
11:50 In-Situ Electromechanical Impedance Spectroscopic (EIS) Studies
of Real-Time Surfactant-Templated Calcium Carbonate NanoMineraliztion
Bambang Ariwahjoedi, Khairul Fuad, Chalilullah Rangkuti, Diana V. Wellia
Mechanical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
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12:10 Structural and Microwave Properties of CuO-Doped (Zr0.8 Sn0.2)
TiO4
Sahar Vahabezadeh1, M. A. Golozar1, F. Ashrafizadeh1, A. Ghasemi2
1. Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
2. Department of Materials Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran
12:30 The Effects of Casting Parameters on the Improvement of the
Anodic Efficiency of the Cast Magnesium Anodes
E. Fadaei, M. Emamy, C. Dehghanian, S. Jafarpisheh
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
12:50 Effect of Sodium Addition on Electromechanical Behaviour of Al-
Az in Sacrificial Anodes
M. Emamy, C. Dehghanian, S. Jafarpisheh
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
1:10 Enhancement of Sensitivities of 14MeV Neutron Activation Analysis
at KFUPM
Abdulkaider Aksoy, Muhammad Raashid
Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia
A2: Session 2, Corrosion
Time: 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 17
Chairs: 1. Dr. Taleb Ibrahim, 2. Dr. Fevzi Yilmaz
11:30 Evaluation of Corrosion of Steel in High Performance Concrete
with Fly Ash
C. Dehghanian
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
11:50 Comparison of the Corrosion Performance of Zn, Zn/Al 85/15
Coatings That Produced by Twin Wire Arc Spray Technique
Ahmet Gulec, Fatih Ustel, Fevzi Yilmaz
Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Sakarya University, Turkey
12:10 Evaluation of Natural Inhibitors Effects on Corrosion of Nickel in
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution
Essam Al-Zubaidy, Taleb H. Ibrahim
Department of Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
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12:30 Corrosion of Steel and Concrete Containing Silica Phosphate
Exposed to Acid Solutions
C. Dehghanian
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
12:50 An Investigation on Corrosion Resistance of Some Organic
Coatings Suitable for Use on Splash Zones and Below Water Lines of
Boats
S. R. Allahkaram1, M. Zadeh2, M. Izad Panah2, M. Saadattalab2
1. School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2. Materials Engineering Department, University of Kerman
1:10 Evaluation of Baghdad Soil Corrosivity on Sewer Pipes – [Poster
Paper].
Adnan A. Al-Samawi1, Riyad H. Al-Anbari1, Ismail I. Omran2
1. Building and Construction Eng. Department, University of Technology Baghdad, Iraq
2. Technical Institute of Al- Mussayab, Foundation of Technical Education, Iraq
A3: Session 3, Polymers & Composites
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 19
Chairs: 1. Dr. Hayder Rasheed, 2. Dr. Khaldoun N. Rahal
11:30 Nanomechanical Property Testing for Thin Films and Polymeric
Materials
Gregory Lance
Hysitron Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
11:50 Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for Restoring Damaged
Pipe with Outer Circumferential Surface Crack
Waleed Ahmed1, S. A. Shakir2, W. N. Al-Rifaie3
1. College of Engineering, UAEU, UAE
2. College of Engineering, Mustanseryia University, Iraq
3. Technology University, Iraq
12:10 Preparation of Ceramic Materials from Blast Furnace Slag and
Kaolin as a Model of Saudi Aluminum Silicate Raw Materials
Nasser Y. Mostafa, Mohsen M. A-Qhtani, Ragab A. Amin
Chemistry Department, Taif University, Taif, KSA
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12:30 Durability of CFRP in Harsh Environments: Research Needs and
New Techniques
Bassem Abbas, Riadh Al-Mahaidi
Monash University, Melbourne, Austrailia
12:50 Examining Transverse CFRP System to Develop the Flexural
Capacity of CFRP Strengthened Beams
Hayder Rasheed1, Brandon Decker2, Asad Esmaeily2, Robert Peterman2, Hani Melhem2
1. American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2. Kansas State University, USA
1:10 Effect of Pre-Cracking on Near Surface Mounted CFRP and Rebar
Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Khaldoun N. Rahal
Civil Engineering Department, Kuwait University, Kuwait
A4: Session 4, Asphaltic & Soil Materials
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 23
Chairs: 1. Dr. Eyad Masad, 2. Dr. Mamdouh Nouh
11:30 Damage and Anisotropic Viscoelastic Viscoplastic Model for Hot
Mix Asphalt
Eyad Masad
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA
11:50 Use of Deposit Dust as a Filler in Asphaltic Batches – [Poster
Paper]
Abdul Kareem Al-Saffar
University of Babylon, Iraq
12:10 Analysis of Moisture Damage in Hot Mix Asphalt
Eyad Masad
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA
12:30 Air Born Sound Insulation Though Walls
H. S. Seddeq1
1 Building Physics Institute, Building Acoustics Department
Housing & Building National Research Center
12:50 Flash Flood Generated Landslides in Arid Climates-
Characteristics and Control
M. Nouh1, N. Al-Dukail2
1. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2. King Abdul-Aziz Center for Science and Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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1:10 Study of Using Plastic Component on Mechanical and Thermal
Properties of Kaolin
Fadhil A. Rasin – [Poster Paper]
College of Science, Babylon University, Baghdad, Iraq
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
(Afternoon Sessions)
Keynote lecture: FRP
Infrastructure. AUS Main Building Hall B
2:30-3:20pm
Retrofitting
Systems
for
Dr. Riadh Al-Mahaidi, Head of Structural Group, Monash University, Melbourne,
Australia.
B1: Session 1, Materials
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 16
Chairs: 1. Dr. Deiab Ibrahim, 2. Muhammad Rijab
3:30 Study of Nickel Aluminate Defined Structures with High Al/Ni
Ratio in the Steam Reforming of Methane
N. Salhi1,2, C. Petit2, A. Kiennemann
1. Laboratorie de chimie du gaz natural, Depatrtment de chimie, Algeria
2. LMSPC UMR CNRS 7515 ECPM 25 rue Becqerel 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
3:50 Reducing Residual Stresses Sub-Zero Temperature Treatment
Shakir K. Al-Sammarrai1, A. Salam Al-Ammri2, Ghassan L. Al-Ani1 – [Poster
Paper].
1. Mechanical Department, College of Engineering, University of Bagdad, Iraq
2. Mechatronics Department, Al-Khawarizmi College of Engineering, University of
Bagdad, Iraq
4:10 Fatigue Strength Improvement of Normalized 0.53 Carbon Steel by
Laser Surface Treatment
Samir Khdhir Yassin – [Poster Paper].
Computer Science Department, College of Education for Women, Bagdad University,
Iraq
4:30 The Failure Forms of Some Material Kinds under the Action of
High Speed Impact Conditions
Fawaz A. Taha
EnanaConsult Engineering Consultants, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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4:50 Sliding Wear Behavior of High Iron F332 Al-Si Alloy
R. Taghiabadi1, H. M. Ghasemi1, S. G. Shabestari2
1. School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2. Faculty of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Iran University of Science and
Technology, Tehran, Iran
5:10 The Microstructure of Aluminum-Silicon Alloys with Addition of
Pure Titanium
Muhammad Rijab
Mechanical Department, University of Bagdad, Bagdad, Iraq
B2: Session 2, Construction Materials
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 17
Chairs: Dr. Mufid Samarai, 2. Mr. Robert Lewis
3:30 Methods for Early Prediction and Reduction of Drying Shrinkage
of Concrete
Hiroshi Hashida
Institute of Technology, Shimzu Corporation, Japan
3:50 The Use of Silica Fume Concrete for Floors in the Textile Industry
in Southern India
Robert Lewis, Prakash Srinivasan
Elkem Materials, Concrete Technology Unit, India
4:10 Chemical Shrinkage in Cementitious Systems with Mineral
Admixture
Vinod Rajayogan, Obada Kayali
School of Aerospace Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Canderra, Australia.
4:30 Prediction of Flexural and Shear Strength of Post-Tension Wide
Beams
A. Tamimi, J. Abdalla, A. Oskeoei, M. Sabri-Fard, S. Raheem, H. Badii
Civil Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
4:50 Investigation of the Use of Dune Sand for Concrete Mixes
Nasser Al-Nuaimi, Abdulla Alrewaily, Abdalla Al-Shawi
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Qatar, Qatar
5:10 The Effect of Hot Weather Concreting on Cracking Tendency of
Tensile Specimen
Mufid Samarai1, Akthem Al-Manaseer2
1. University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering, San Jose State University, California, USA
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8:00 pm Conference Banquet – Radisson SAS
Platinum Sponsor: Wacker Middle East
B3: Session 3, Computational & Analytical Methods
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB19
Chairs: 1. Dr. Jamal Abdalla, 2. Dr. Mohammed Abu-Aesh
3:30 Numerical Simulation of Abrasive Waterjet (AWJ) Machining:
Validation Procedure
Zaki Mazen1, Corre Christophe2, Chinesta Francisco3, Kuszla Patrick1
SINUMEF, ENSAM, Paris, France
LEGI, UMR, Grenoble, France
LMSP, ENSAM, Paris, France
3:50 Numerical Study of Thermal Effects of Electric-Discharge through
Thermocouple Wires Using Finite Differences Approach
M. Abu-Aesh
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Bahrain. Kingdom of Bahrain
4:10 Prediction of the Transition Rise of a circular Plate
Iqbal Marie, S. S. Issa
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, the Hashemite University,
Zarka, Jordan
4:30 Analytical Prediction of Self Induced Shrinkage Stresses in
Concrete
Basim M. Abbas, Riadh Al Mahaidi
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
4:50 A Form-Invariant Polynomial Constitutive Equation for Hot
Deformation of Metals
M. H. Parsa, S. Mehrabi, A. Mapar, A. Zarei Hanzaki, M. Nili Ahmadabadi
University College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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5:10 A Numerical Study on Material Properties of Ultrananocrystalline
Diamond Films
Luming Shen1, Zhen Chen2
1. Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of MissouriColumbia, Columbia, USA
B4: Session 4, Corrosion
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 23
Chairs: 1. Dr. Raafat Alnaizy, 2. Dr. Changiz Dehghanian
3:30 Investigation of Corrosion of Steel and Compressive Strength of
Concrete Made of Portland Composite Cements Containing Minerals
C. Dehghanian
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3:50 Stages of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Mild Steel in Nitrate
Solution
Fathia Mohammed
Chemical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
4:10 Repair Mortars and Concrete Rehabilitation Systems with
VINNAPAS Dispersible Polymer Powders
Mr. Mohammed Sanaobar
Technical Service Manager
Construction Polymers – Wacker Chemical
4:30 Electrochemical Investigation of heat Treatment Effect on
Corrosion Behavior of Welded Pressure Vessel on H2S Environment
C. Dehghanian
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
4:50 Duplex Chemical Thermal Treatment for Biomedical Application
Azadeh Ashrafizadeh, F. Ashrafizadeh
Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
5:10 The Effect of Chemical Attack on Clinker Components
M. I. El-Saidy1, M. F. Abadir2
1. Emirates Cement Company, Orascom Cement Group, UAE
2. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt
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8:00 pm Conference Banquet – Radisson SAS
Platinum Sponsor: Wacker Middle East
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
(Morning Sessions)
Time: 9:00 – 1:30pm – [Location:AUS main Building Hall B]
9:00-9:50 am Keynote lecture: Materials, Energy, Sustainability-quo vadis
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hiller, Stöcklestrasse, Germany
10:00-10:20 am : Coffee Break
C1: Session 1, Materials & Recycling Materials
Time: 10:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 16
Chairs: 1. Dr. Ahmed ElSawy, 2. Dr. Saad M. Potrous
10:30 A New Bioreactor Media Using Recycling Materials
Zarook M. Shareefdeen, Ahmed Aidan
Chemical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
10:50 Sustainable Development of Structural Walls Incorporating Solid
Waste Materials – Case Study
Ahmed H. ElSawy
College of Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee,
USA
11:10 Effect of Adding Binder-Plasticizer-Lubricant on the Physical
Properties of Kaolin
Fadhil A. Rasin
College of Science, Babylon University, Baghdad, Iraq
11:30 The Removing TiO2, Fe2O3, and Free SiO2 Oxides from Local Clay
by Chemical Treatments and Sedimentation Technique –[Poster Paper].
Fadhil A. Rasin1, Azhar J. Dawood2, Ali R. Abdul Rida1
1. College of Science, Babylon University, Iraq
2. College of Education, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq
11:50 Pillard Clays Supported Rh, Pd, Ni and Ce Catalysts for CO2
S. Barama, Dupeyrat-Batiot, E. Bordes-Richard, O. Bakhti-Mohammedi
Laboratorie de Chimie du Gaz Naturel, Algerie
Laboratoire de Catalyse et Chimie Organique, France
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12:10 Study of the Effect of Plating Tank Temperature and Current
Density on Crystallization Size for Electrochemical Plating of Nickel
Metal – [Poster Paper].
Saad M. Potrous, Seif M. Meshari
Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Basra, Iraq
12:30 The Use of Iraqi Raw Material in Bleaching of Vegetable Oil –
[Poster Paper].
Fadhil A. Rasin
College of Science, Babylon University, Baghdad, Iraq
12:50 Improved Stability and Sensitivity at Heated Ionic Liquid –
Carbon Paste Electrode
Mustafa Musameh
Chemistry Department, College of Art and Sciences, American University of Sharjah,
Sharjah, UAE
1:10 The Deposition of Silicide Coating on AISI 304L Stainless Steel for
Hot Acid Environment
P. Farahkhan, F. Ashrafizadeh
Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
C2: Session 2, Polymers & Composites
Time: 10:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 17
Chairs: 1. Dr. Mohamed Gadalla, 2. Dr. Salah Al-Toubat
10:30 Thermal Stability of Composite Spherical Structures Subjected to
Extreme Climatic Conditions
Mohamed Gadalla
Mechanical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
10:50 Development of Various Steel-Ceramic Joints
S. Abdulnoor1, I. A. Naime1, T. H. Raho1, Z. S. Saeed2
1. University of Technology, Bagdad, Iraq
2. University of Bagdad, Bagdad, Iraq – [Poster Paper].
11:10 The DC Electrical Conductivity of the Direct Electrochemically
Synthesized Polyazomethinethiosemicarbazone Metal Complexes
Ragab R. Amin, Ali El-Shekeil, Fatma Al-Yusufy, Abdel-Hafeedh A. Abdullah
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen
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11:30 Effect of Immiscibility on Mechanical Behavior for Polystyrene-
Polycarbonate Blends
Harith I. Jaffer – [Poster Paper].
Physics Department, University of Bagdad, Bagdad, Iraq
11:50 Interfacial Fracture Toughness Evaluation of Adhesive-Bonded
Joints
Won-Seock Kim, Jung-Ju Lee
Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, Science Town, Daejeon, South Korea
12:10 Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Synthetic
Macro Fibers
Salah Altoubat, Yazdanbakhsh Ardavan
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
12:30 Blending Polyethylene Oxide and Polyvinyl Alcohol Structural
Investigation
M. Al-Ma’adeed1, N. J. Al-Thani2
1. Mathematics and Physics Department, College of Arts and Sciences, University of
Qatar, Qatar
2. Environmental Studies Center, Qatar University, Qatar
12:50 Modeling of Thermal Stability of Composite Slab Structures with
Internal Heat Generation
Mohamed Gadalla
Mechanical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
1:10 Sea Water Effects on Tensile and Stress Rupture (CREEP) Strength
of Glass Fiber Reinforced Vinylester Pipes
S. Nizamuddin, N. Merah, Z. Khan, F. Al-Sulaiman, G. Fallatah
Mechanical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals,
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
C3: Session 3, High Performance Materials
Time: 10:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 19
Chairs: 1. Dr. Sami Tabsh, 2. Dr. R. Mahmudi
10:30 The Flexural Behavior of Hybrid Steel-Composite Tubes
W. Kh. Ahmed1, C. D. Rudd2, W. N. Al-Rifaie3
1. College of Engineering, UAEU, UAE
2. School of Mech. Mat. & Manufacturing Eng., Nottingham University, UK
3. Technology University, Iraq
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10:50 Nano-Grained Copper Strip Produced by Accumulative Roll
Bonding Process
Mahnoosh Shaarbaf, Mohammad Reza Toroghinejad
Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
11:10 Durability Strategy for Structural Concretes of the Shanghai East-
Sea Bridge
Xu Qiang1, Robert Lewis2
1. Shanghai Research Institute of Building Science, Shanghai, China
2. Elkem Materials, Concrete Technology Unit, UK
11:30 Important Considerations in the Testing of Concrete Samples
Sami W. Tabsh
Civil Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
11:50 The Effect of Fiber Characteristics on Workability of Steel Fiber-
Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete
Yahia Abdel-Jawad Qawasmi1, Naela Khaled Al-Daoud2
1. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
2. Royal Jordanian Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan
12:10 Preparation and Characteristics of Ultra-Fine Powder of BaTiO3
Using Freez-Drying Process
Emad Al-Shakerji1, Fadhil A. Rasin2, Brahim Elouadi3
1. Al-Nahrain University, College of Science, Department of Physics, Iraq
2. Babylon University, College of Science, Physics Department, Iraq
3. Laboratorie d’Elaboration, Analyse Chimique et Ingenierie des Materiaux, France –
[Poster Paper].
12:30 Wear Behavior of Magnesium Reinforced By Al2O3 Nano-Particles
M. Habibnejad-Korayem, R. Mahmudi, H. M. Ghasemi
School of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
12:50 Durability of Reinforced Concrete Members Strengthened with
CFRP Plates and Subjected to Moisture and Salts
A. Al Far1, F. Rostasy1, H. Budelmann1, and T. Al Hadid2
1. Institute for Building Materials, Concrete Structures and Fire Protection (IBMB),
Carolo-Wilhelmina Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
2. Building Research Center (BRC), Royal Scientific Society (RSS), Amman, Jordan
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1:10 Strength and Types of Interactions between Immobilized Dye
Molecules and Sol-Gel Thin Films
F. Ismail1, R. Mansour1, B. Bustani1, M. Schoenleber2
1. School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, The University of
Manchester, Manchester, UK
2. IRC, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
(Afternoon Sessions)
2:30 – 4:00 Regional Society of Materials Research & Education
“MR&E”: [Location: LIB 19]
Final Discussion and Inauguration of “MR & E”
Platinum Sponsor: Elkem Materials
D1: Session 1, Construction Materials
Time: 4:00 – 5:40 pm
Location: AUS – LIB 16
Chairs: 1. Engr. Zahid Ali, 2. Prof. Nasir Shafiq
4:00 Flexural Behaviour of Oil Palm Shell Concrete in Fully Precast and
Semi-Precast Concrete Slabs
V. J. Kurian1, Doh Shu Ing2, Z. Ideris2, S. P. Narayanan1, Lillian Gungat2
1. Universiti Tecknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia
2. Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia
4:20 Papercrete: An Environmental Friendly Material for Low Cost
Housing and Lightweight Building Partitions with Paper Waste as
Ingredients
Zahid Ali, NISTE, Pakistan.
4:40 Effect of Sulphuric Acid on Concrete Footings and Rock Specimens
– [Poster Paper].
Raid R. Al-Omari
Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Bagdad,
Iraq
5:00 Affects of Sand Size on the Properties of Aerated Autoclaved
Concrete (AAC)
Ahmed Aidan, Z. Shareefdeen, T.H. Ibrahim, D. Nasralla, K.AL-Kaabi, M. AL-Shiri,
M. AL-Maraziq, P. Varijakshan
Chemical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, UAE
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5:20 Effect of Different Metakaolin Content as Partial Replacement of
Cement on Strength and Porosity of Concrete
N. Shafiq, M. F. Nuruddin, I. Kamaruddin
University Technology PETRONAS, Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia
5:40 High Temperature Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns
– [Poster Paper].
Hani M. Fahmi1, Zena W. Al-Bayaty2
1. Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Iraq
2. Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Mustansiria Univ., Iraq
D2: Session 2, Polymers & Composites
Time: 4:00 -4:40 pm
Location: LIB 17
Chairs: 1. Dr. Rami Hawileh, 2. Dr. Jenan Al-Mukhtar
4:00 The Effect of Particulate Fillers on Some Mechanical Properties of
Epoxy Resin – [Poster Paper].
E. A. Al-Ajaj, A. S. Al-Gurabi, H. I. Jaffar
Physics Department, College of Science, Bagdad University, Bagdad, Iraq
4:20 Behavior of Steel Reinforced Bars Subjected to Cyclic Loadings
R. Hawileh1, A. Rahman2
1. Civil Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2. Civil Engineering and Mechanics Department, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,
USA
4:40 The Effect of Mineralizes on the Physical Properties of the Ceramic
Body
Jenan H. Al-Mukhtar, Fadhil A. Rasin, Ameera K. Asfour
College of Science for Woman
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