Magdi A. Khalifa

UAE ADDRESS

P.O. Box 16765 E-mail: [email protected]

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/magdi_khalifa/index.html

Mobile: (971 50) 657 0192

Home: (971 4) 882 3528

Fax:: (971 4) 882 3528

PERSONAL DATA
Date of birth: November 30, 1957
Marital status: Married and have three children
Citizenship: United States of America

EDUCATION

× Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 1991.

× MS Structural Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA, 1985.

× BS Civil Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 1981.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

× Design Manager, Cleveland Bridge & Engineering M. E., Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE, 2003 – Present

× Partner and General Manager, Alhilal-Consultiing Engineers, UAE, 1997 – 2000.

× Consultant Engineer, Agbabian Associates, Pasadena, California, USA, 1991.

× Structural Engineer, Edward Silver & Assoc., Van Nyes, California, USA, 1989.

× Structural Engineer, Souza, True and Partners, Inc., Watertown, MA, USA, 1986-1987.

× Structural Engineer, Sudanniyya Associates, Wad Medani, Sudan, 1981-1983.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

× Associate Professor and Founding Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan, 2001 – 2003.

× Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Eng., California State University, Fresno, CA, USA, 2000 – 2001.

× Assistant Professor of Civil Eng., United Arab Emirates Univ., Al-Ain, UAE, 1995 – 1997.

× Assistant Professor of Civil Eng., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, 1991- 1995.

× Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Eng., University of Southern California, USA, 1988-1991.

× Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Civil Eng., University of Southern California, USA, 1987-1988.

× Lecturer, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, USA, 1984-1986.

COURSES TAUGHT

At California State University – Fresno, CA, USA, 2000- 2001

× CE 130 Theory of Structures

× CE 131 Intermediate Theory of Structuress

× CE 137 Earthquake Design

× CE 233 Advanced Behavior and Design of Steel Structures

At the United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE, 1995 – 1997

× 50711 514 Structural Design III (Steel Design I) (LRFD)

× 50711 519 Advanced Steel Design (Steel Design II) (LRFD)

× 50711 530 Special Topics in Structural Eng. (Structural Dynamics I)

× 50715 403 Structural Design III (Arch.) (Concrete Design II) (Metric)

× 50718 304 Structural Design III (Arch.) (Steel Design I) (ASD)

× 50718 307 Structural Design II (Arch.) (Concrete Design I)

× 50719 585 Senior Design Project I

× 50719 950 Senior Design Project II

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE, USA, 1991- 1995

× CE 340 Structural Analysis I

× CE 441 Structural Analysis II

× CE 444 Steel Design I (LRFD)

× CE 490 Senior Design

× CE 495 Senior Design Project

× CE 498 Special Topics (Undergraduate Structural Lab)

× ENGR 400 Professional Ethics

× CE 842 Structural Dynamics (graduate course)

× CE 845 Structural Analysis III (graduate course)

× CE 847 Reinforced Concrete Design II (graduate course)

× CE 849 Reinforced Masonry Design (graduate course)

× CE 898 Special Topics in Civil Engineering (graduate course)

× CE 899 Masters Thesis (graduate supervision)

At the University of Rhode Islandd – Kingston, RI, USA, 1984-1986

× Surveying

GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISEES

Post-doctoral Fellow

I hired Dr. Osama A. Hodhod between February 1994 and August 1995 to assist me in one of my research projects. After he completed his post-graduate training he joined the faculty of Cairo University in Egypt as an Assistant Professor. (1994-1995)

Graduate Students

Name Starting Semester Ending Semester Degree

Haitham Hamed Spring 1995 Summer 1996 M.S. (supported)

Mahmoud Elmihilmy Summer 1994 Spring 1995 Ph. D. (supported)

Amr Abdel-Hafez Summer 1994 Spring 1995 M.S. (supported)

Mohamed Zaki Spring 1994 Spring 1995 Ph. D. (supported)

Rezoul Alam Khan Spring 1993 Fall 1993 M.S. (supported)

Omar A. Qudus Spring 1993 Fall 1994 M.S.

Ahmed E. Magzoub Fall 1992 Spring 1994 M.S. (supported)

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

× Member - Society of Engineers - United Arab Emirates.

× Member - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , USA.

× Member - ASCE Committee for Structural Composites and Plastics (SCAP) , USA.

× Member - ASCE Committee for Cable-Stayed Bridges, USA.

× Member - the American Concrete Institute (ACI) , USA.

× Member - The Masonry Society (TMS) , USA.

× Member - International Community for Composites Engineering (ICCE) , USA.

× Secretary - Founding Committee of ICCE/Infrastructure Committee, USA.

× Member - the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) , USA.

RESEARCH PROJECTS (P.I. = Principal Investigator C.I. = Co-Investigator)

× 1996-1997 "Bond Behavior and Anchorage of Concrete Beams Using Advanced Composites,” United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE. (P.I.)

× 1994-1996 "Fiber Reinforced Plastic Cable-stayed Foot-Bridge for The City of Lincoln," The City of Lincoln, NE, USA. ($400,000) ($2,500,000 Project Total) (P.I.)

× 1994-1996 "Fiber Reinforced Plastic Cable-stayed Foot-Bridge for The City of Lincoln," Center for Infrastructure Research (CIR), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE, USA. ($80,000) (P.I.)

× 1994-1997 "Post Tensioning Anchorage in Concrete I-girder Bridges," Nebraska Department of Roads, Lincoln, ($84,447); Center for Infrastructure Research (CIR), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ($29,000); Precast-Prestressed Concrete Institute, ($10,000); Post-Tensioning Institute, ($10,000); and Precast Concrete Association of Nebraska, NE, USA. ($10,000) (P.I.)

× 1992-1993 "Detecting the Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete Beams Through Identification of Their Modal Properties," Layman Awards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ($7,300) and Center for Infrastructure Research (CIR), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE, USA. ($5,000) (P.I.)

× 1992-1993 "Strength Capacity of Steel Girder Bridges,” Nebraska Department of Roads, NE, USA. ($171,203) (C.I.)

× 1991‑1993 "Ultra‑Light High‑Performance Concrete Masonry Unit," U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, NE, USA. ($498,000) (C.I.)

× 1991-1992 "Strength Capacity of Concrete Slab Structures and Bridge Monitoring System," Nebraska Department of Roads, NE, USA. ($169,513) (C.I.)

× 1991 "Seismic Retrofit - Second Street Bridge Over Marine Stadium," Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Alhambra, California, USA. ($60,000) (C.I.)

× 1991 "Seismic Retrofit - Long Beach Freeway Bridge Over Los Angeles River," Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Alhambra, California, USA. ($60,000) (C.I.)

× 1989-1991 "Analysis of Traffic-induced Vibration and Fatigue of Cable-Stayed Bridges," Civil Engineering Department, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. (P.I.)

Research Reports

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Tadros, Maher K., "Post-Tensioning Anchorage in Concrete I-Girder Bridges," Final Report, submitted to Nebraska Department of Roads, Federal Highway Administration, Center for Infrastructure Research, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, Oct., 1998.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Tadros, Maher K., and Hodhod, Osama A., "The Lincoln Composite Bridge: A Feasibility Study," Final Report, submitted to Nebraska Department of Roads, Federal Highway Administration, Center for Infrastructure Research, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, Feb., 1996.

× Tadros, M., Sweeney, S., Krause, G., Khalifa, M., and Einea A., "Lightweight High Performance Concrete Masonry Units." Final Report and Executive Summary. Five volumes include: Mix Design; Effect of Aggregate Type and Admixtures; Strength Testing; Durability Testing; and Shape Optimization and Productivity, submitted to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. Champaign, Ill. , USA, Dec., 1994.

× Adham, S. A., Reddy P. D., Nazarian H., Khalifa, M., "Seismic Retrofit - Long Beach Freeway Bridge Over Los Angeles River," Final Report for Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Alhambra, California, USA, Sep. 17, 1991.

× Adham, S. A., Reddy P. D., Nazarian H., Khalifa, M., "Seismic Retrofit - Second Street Bridge Over Marine Stadium," Final Report for Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Alhambra, California, USA, Sep. 5, 1991.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., "Analysis of Traffic-induced Vibration and Fatigue of Cable-Stayed Bridges," A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering Department, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, Aug., 1991.

× Khalifa, M. and Abdel-Ghaffar, A., "Traffic Induced Vibration and Fatigue of Cable-Stayed Bridges," Report No. CRECE-5, Civil Engineering Department, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, Mar., 1991.

PUBLICATIONS

× Khalifa, Magdi A., "Concrete Structures Constructed Using Advanced Composites," Proceedings of The 21st Conference on “Our World in Concrete & Structures,” Singapore, pp. 151-155, Aug., 1996.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Hodhod, Osama A., "Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Glass Short Columns with Openings," Proceedings of The Third International Conference on Composite Engineering ICCE/3, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Jul., 1996.

× Hodhod, Osama A. and Khalifa, Magdi A., "Two Innovative Long Span Bridge Designs Using Advanced Composite Materials," Advanced Composite Materials state-of-the-art Report, Proceedings of The First Middle East Workshop on Structural Engineering, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, pp. 127-146, Jun., 1996.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Hodhod, Osama A., and Zaki, Mohamed, "Analysis and Design Methodology for an FRP Cable-stayed Pedestrian Bridge," Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 27B, No. 3/4, pp. 307-318, USA, 1996.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., and Hodhod, Osama, "Dynamics of Cable-Stayed Bridges Using Advanced Composite Materials," The Scientific Journal of The Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, Jan. 1996.

× Hodhod, Osama A. and Khalifa, Magdi A., "Seismic Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Cable-stayed Bridge," International Journal of Structural Engineering and Mechanics, USA, Nov. 1995.

× Hodhod, Osama A and Khalifa, Magdi A., "Statistical Inference on Strength of Pultruded Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic," Proceedings of The Second International Conference on Composite Engineering ICCE/2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Aug., 1995.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Hodhod, Osama A., "In-Plane Behavior of Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Grating," Proceedings of The Second International Conference on Composite Engineering ICCE/2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Aug., 1995.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Tadros, Maher K. and Osama Hodhod, "Use of FRP in Major Transportation Facilities," Proceedings, International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering Symposium, San Francisco, California, Aug., 1995.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Tadros, Maher K., "Design Challenges of a Fully Composite Long-Span Bridge," The 13th ASCE Structures Congress, Boston, Mass. , USA, Apr., 1995.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Tadros, Maher K., "The World's Longest Cable-stayed Foot-Bridge Using Fiber Reinforced Plastics," Proceedings of the ASCE 1994 Materials Engineering Conference: New Materials and Methods for Repair, San Diego, California, USA, pp. 207-214, Nov., 1994.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Tadros, Maher K., and Michaelson, Bruce, "The Bridge: A 1,000-ft Fiber Reinforced Plastic Cable-stayed Footbridge for the City of Lincoln," Proceedings of The First International Conference on Composite Engineering ICCE/1, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Aug., 1994.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Magzoub, Ahmed E., "Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms," Proceedings of The 12th ASCE Structures Congress and The IASS International Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, pp. 1100-1105, Apr., 1994.

× Magdi A. Khalifa, Maher K. Tadros, Say-Gunn Low, Ahmed E. Magzoub, "Shape Optimization of an Ultra Light‑weight CMU," The Masonry Society Journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 16- 23, USA, Feb., 1994.

× Khalifa, Magdi A. and Tadros, Maher K., "A New High-Performance Lite-Weight Concrete Masonry Unit," Proceedings of The Fifth International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 944-957, Jan., 1994.

× Say-Gunn Low, Maher K. Tadros, Magdi A. Khalifa, Amin Einea, Ahmed E. Magzoub, and Ervell Staab, "A New Concrete Masonry Unit for Improved Construction Productivity," The Journal of The American Institute of Constructors, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 2-7, USA, Sep., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., "Light Block," The Construction Specifier, The Construction Specification Institute, USA, Jul., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., "Failure Mechanisms in Masonry Prism Testing," Proceedings of The 13th Annual Structural Conference, ASCE Nebraska Section, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, pp. 11-26, Sep., 1993.

× Low, Say-Gunn, Tadros, Maher K., Einea, Amin, Khalifa, Magdi A., Magzoub, Ahmed E. and Ervell Staab, "Shape Optimization of Concrete Masonry Units", Proceedings of the Sixth North American Masonry Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, pp. 837-848, Jun., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi A., Kuska, Sharon S.B., and Krieger, James, "Bridges Constructed Using Fiber Reinforced Plastics," Concrete International, ACI, pp. 43-47, USA. Jun., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi and Littler, Don, "Ultra-Light Hi-Performance CMU," Proceeding of the 1993 Forum of The American Institute of Constructors, "2000 Construction, Technology for the 21st Century," Dallas, Texas, USA, pp. 43-63, Apr., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi, "Parametric Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridges Response due to Traffic Loads," Proceedings of The 11th ASCE Structures Congress '93, Irvine, California, USA, pp. 926 - 931, Apr., 1993.

× Khalifa, M.A., "Parametric Study of Cable-Stayed Bridge Response due to Traffic-induced Vibration," Computers & Structures, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 321-339, USA, Feb., 1993.

× Khalifa, Magdi, "Study on the Dynamics of CFRP Cable-Stayed Bridges," Proceedings of The 3rd Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), San Diego, California, USA, pp. 191-194, Nov., 1992.

× Khalifa, Magdi, "Dynamic Vibration of Cable-Stayed Bridges Using Carbon Fiber Composite Cables," Proceedings of The 1st International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, pp. 465-477, Oct., 1992.

× Abdel-Ghaffar, A. and Khalifa, M., "Importance of Cable Vibration in the Dynamics of Cable-Stayed Bridges," ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 117, No. 11, pp. 2571-2589, USA, Nov., 1991.

× Abdel-Ghaffar, A. and Khalifa, M., "Response of Cable-Stayed Bridges to Moving Loads," Proceedings of The 2nd Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Reno, Nevada, USA, pp. 249-252, Oct., 1990.

Other Publications

الحردلو، س. ب.، العربي، ص. م.، رجب، ي. ع.، و خليفة، م. ع.، "التعريب في الكليات الهندسية والتطبيقية،" مؤتمر التعريب، جامعة الجزيرة ، ودمدني، السودان، أغسطس 2002 م.

× Magdi A. Khalifa, "The Lincoln Bridge: A Cable-stayed Composite Bridge," (In Arabic) The Engineer, Annual Magazine, Faculty of Engineering, UAE University, Al-Ain, UAE, No. 14, pp. 27-28, Apr. 1996.

Participated in the following PROFESSIONAL meetings and workshops:

× “General Management,” Seminar by the Ministry of Labor and Administration Development, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan, Jan., 2003.

× “Grading and Evaluation,” University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan, Oct., 2002.

× “Arabication Conference,” University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan, Aug., 2002.

× “The Role of the Scientific Research in Upholding of Irrigation Systems,” Workshop by The Hydraulic Research Station, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, Wad Medani, Sudan, Apr., 2002.

× “Long Span Construction in Steel,” Seminar by British Steel and Society of Engineers – Dubai, UAE, May, 1999.

× “Landmark in Steel, West Bay and Salam Twin Towers, Doha, Qatar,” Seminar by British Steel and Society of Engineers - Abu Dhabi, UAE, May, 1997.

× “Architecture and Construction in Steel,” Seminar by British Steel, Dubai, UAE, Oct., 1996.

× “Introduction of British Standard Design BS5950,” Seminar by British Steel, Dubai, UAE, Apr., 1996.

× “Fire Resistance of Steel Frame Buildings,” Seminar by British Steel, Dubai, UAE, Mar., 1996.

× The 13th Intern. Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC-XIII), Nashville, TN, USA, Feb., 1995.

× Composites Institute's 50th Annual Conference & EXPO '95, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Jan.-Feb., 1995.

× Earned two Continuing Education Units, in Vibration Testing from the Union College, Schenectady, New York, USA, Feb. 1995.

× Third Symposium on Strait Crossing, Aalesund, Norway, Jun., 1994.

. NSF Symposium on Practical Solutions for Bridge Strengthening and Rehabilitation, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, Apr. 1993.

× ASCE 10th Structures Congress, ASCE, San Antonio, Texas, USA, Apr., 1992.

× Second Annual Meeting of The Masonry Society, Orlando, Florida, USA, Feb., 1992.

× "Composites in Construction Workshop,” Morgantown, West Virginia, USA, Nov., 1991.

× 6th U.S.-Japan Bridge Engineering Workshop, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA, May, 1990.

× 4th U.S.-Japan Bridge Workshop, San Diego, California, USA, May, 1988.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

× "Al Qasimi Tower, Structural Steel System – Selection & Preliminary Design," A structural dynamic study for a proposed 44-story Tower in Sharjah, UAE. May, 1998.

× "Design Challenges of a Fully Composite Long-Span Bridge," The 13th ASCE Structures Congress, Boston, Mass., USA, Apr., 1995.

× "The World's Longest Cable-stayed Foot-Bridge Using Fiber Reinforced Plastics," ASCE, Materials Division, 1994 Materials Engineering, San Diego, California, USA, Nov., 1994.

× "The Bridge," International Conference on Composite Engineering, New Orleans, Louisiana., USA, Aug., 1994.

. "Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms," ASCE 12th Structures Congress, ASCE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Apr., 1994.

× "A New High-Performance Lite-Weight Concrete Masonry Unit," Fifth International Colloquium on Concrete in Developing Countries, Cairo, Egypt, Jan., 1994.

× "Failure Mechanisms in Masonry Prism Testing," ASCE Nebraska Section, 13th Annual Structural Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, Sep., 1993.

× "Parametric Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridges Response due to Traffic Loads," ASCE 11th Structures Congress, ASCE, Irvine, California, USA, Apr., 1993.

× "Study on the Dynamics of CFRP Cable-Stayed Bridges," The 3rd NSF Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, La Jolla, California, USA, Nov., 1992.

× "Dynamic Vibration of Cable-Stayed Bridges Using Carbon Fiber Composite Cables," The 1st International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, CSCE, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, Oct., 1992.

× "Response of Cable-Stayed Bridges to Moving Loads," The 2nd NSF Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, Reno, Nevada, USA, Oct., 1990.

INVITED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

× "Use of Advanced Composite Materials in Infrastructure Applications: A Bridge Example," 77th Annual Kansas Transportation Engineering Conference, Manhattan, Kansas, USA, Mar., 1995.

× "The Composite Bridge of Lincoln," at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA, Nov., 1994.

× "The Composite Bridge of Lincoln," at Brunswick Composites, Lincoln, NE, USA, Spr. 1994.

× "The Composite Bridge of Lincoln," at The Mayor's Office, Lincoln, NE, USA, Spr. 1994.

× "The Composite Bridge of Lincoln," at The Nebraska Dept. of Roads, NE, USA, Feb., 1994.

× "The Composite Bridge of Lincoln," Composites Institute's 49th Annual Conference & EXPO '94, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Feb., 1994.

× "Ultra-Light Hi-Performance CMU," "Construction 2000, Technology for the 21st Century," The 1993 Forum for the American Institute of Constructors, Dallas, Texas, USA, Apr., 1993.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THEE COMMUNITY

June. 2006 Paper Reviewer for the Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier Science Ltd., USA.

Apr. 2003 Paper Reviewer for the Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier Science Ltd., USA.

Mar. 2003 Paper Reviewer for the Journal of Sound and Vibration, Elsevier Science Ltd., USA.

Jan. 2003 Provided technical assistance for building a steel warehouse for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Univ. of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan.

May - Jun. 2002 Participated in an intensive training course for high school teachers in Engineering Sciences subject, Ministry of Education, Wad Medani, Sudan.

Fall 1996 Expert engineer for the evaluation of the structural status of two royal buildings in Al-Ain, UAE.

Spr. 96 - Fall 96 Expert engineer for Trial No. 4 - 1995, Abu Dhabi Initial Court, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Spr. 96 - Fall 96 Expert engineer for Trial No. 24 - 1994, Abu Dhabi Initial Court, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Jul. 1995 Provided technical assistance for building a suspension bridge in the State of Gezira, Gezira Government, Wad Medani, Sudan.

Jan. 1995 Paper Reviewer for the ASCE-STD Committee on Seismic Effects, USA.

Oct. 1994 Paper Reviewer for the Composite Engineering International Journal, Composites Part B, Elsevier Science Ltd., USA.

Aug. 1994 Reviewed the proposed new Canadian Concrete Code, section of post-tensioning design of endblocks of girders.

Jun. 1994 Reviewed the Final Proposed Revisions to "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-92/ASCE 5-92/TMS 402-92)" and "Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1-92/ASCE 6-92/TMS 602-92)" Normal Standardization Procedure and Committee Reports on "Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures" (ACI 530R-92/ASCE 5-92/TMS 402-92) and Commentary on Specifications for Masonry Structures" (ACI 530.1R-92/ASCE 6-92/TMS 602-92) for the International American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Apr. 1994 Reviewed the Proposed Revisions to "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-92/ASCE 5-92/TMS 402-92)" and "Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1-92/ASCE 6-92/TMS 602-92)" Expedited Standardization Procedure and "Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures" (ACI 530R-92/ASCE 5-92/TMS 402-92) and Commentary on Specifications for Masonry Structures" (ACI 530.1R-92/ASCE 6-92/TMS 602-92) for the International American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Sep. 1993 Paper Reviewer for the ASCE-STD Committee on Seismic Effects, USA.

May 1992 Provided technical assistance for building a suspension bridge in the State of Nebraska, Nebraska Technical Assistance Center, Lincoln, NE, USA.

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

Jun. 03 – Present As the Design Manager at Cleveland Bridge & Engineering M. E., Jebel Ali, Dubai, I have being responsible for the administration and coordination of the structural design for different projects (three major projects listed below). This involved the followings:

. Active involvement in the management team of the company.

. Continuous coordination with internal Contracts, Planning, Drawing, and Works departments

. Preparation of concept and scheme designs.

. Coordination with, instruction and supervision of structural engineers within the department.

. Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of the work of the department.

. Carrying out arithmetical checks and independent design review of structural design engineers.

. Giving site backup on design and technical issues.

The three most prestigious projects within this period are:

Dubai Airport Expansion Terminals & Concourses

Airbus-380 Paint Hangar - Dubai

Cleveland Bridge New Facility- Dubai

Oct. 97 – Aug. 00 I have conducted complete Structural Planning and Design in addition to complete supervision of Architectural, Electrical, Drainage, Water Supply, and Fire Fighting Designs for the following projects with Alhilal-Consulting Engineers, UAE.

. Ten residential villas

. Eight residential-commercial buildings (G + 4 à G + 8)

. Numerous warehouses, showrooms, workshops, swimming pools

. Dynamic Analysis and Structural Optimization for (G + 44) residential-commercial Steel Tower

. High School (planning)

. Two Shopping Malls (structural steel design)

. Aviation Control Tower, Pedestrian and Service Bridges (structural steel design)

Jan. – Aug. 91 Participated in two seismic retrofit projects in California. Conducted the dynamic analysis of the Second Street Bridge over Marine Stadium and the Long Beach Freeway Bridge over Los Angeles River. The projects were completed for the Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Alhambra, California.

Jan. – Dec. 89 Designed structures using reinforced concrete as the main building material. Wrote spreadsheet programs for design of concrete members as well as for timber and masonry members. All works done at Edward Silver & Assoc., California, USA.

Sep. 86 – Jul. 87 Analyzed high-rise buildings using commercial software packages. Designed public and commercial buildings utilizing different wood, steel and reinforced concrete codes. Checked shop drawings. Investigated on-site problems on masonry, concrete, and steel buildings. All works done at Souza, True and Partners, Inc., Mass., USA.

Feb. 84 – Jul. 87 Took full responsibilities of handling all data preparation and space modifications of all buildings on the University of Rhode Island campus. Created computer programs for the property department's usage.

Oct. 81 – Dec. 83 Designed and planned reinforced concrete buildings and structures. Exercised and supervised extensive structural drafting. All works done at Sudanniyya Associates, Wad Medani, Sudan.

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

At University of Geziraa, Wad Medani, Sudan, 2001 – 2003

Apr. 03 - June. 03 Member of the Equipment Buying Ad Hoc Committee, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Feb. 03 - June. 03 Co-Advisor for the team creating the University Web Page (web site is under construction), UG.

Feb. 03 Member of the Ad Hoc Committee for Interviewing New Faculty, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Oct. 02 - June. 03 Created an electronic presentation for the University Celebration for its International Awards winning. The presentation is being extensively used by the University Vice Chancellor for introducing all VIP guests to UG.

Oct. 02 - Nov. 02 Member of the University Ad Hoc Committee for the Special University Celebration for its Recognition by International Entities and its International Awards winning, UG.

Jun. 02 - June. 03 Member of the Undergraduate Examiners Committee, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Aug. 01 - June. 03 Member of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Aug. 01 - June. 03 Member of the Departments Chairman Board, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Aug. 01 - June. 03 Member of the Faculty Board, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, UG.

Aug. 01 - June. 03 Member of the University Faculty Senate, UG.

Aug. 01 – Sep. 02 Secretary of the Steering Committee for the Department of Civil Engineering, UG.

At the United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE, 1995 – 1997

Sep. 96 - June 97 Chairman of the Advising, Curriculum, and Text Books Committee, CE, UAEU.

Oct. 96 - June 97 Department Coordinator for creating a positive work environment, CE, UAEU.

Sep. 96 - June 97 Representative of the CE Department to the College Advising Unit.

Apr. 1996 Head of CE committee for the Engineering-Week, UAEU.

Sep. 95 - June 97 Member of the Scientific Seminars and Information Committee, CE, UAEU.

Spr. 96 – Spr. 97 Member of the Examining Committee for the Senior Design Projects, College of Engineering, UAEU.

Sep. 95 - Aug. 96 Member of the Final Exams Committee for General Cultural Elective Courses, UAEU.

Sep. 95 - Aug. 96 Member of the Modernization of Undergraduate Studies’ Committee, CE, UAEU.

Sep. 95 - Aug. 96 Member of the Undergraduate Advising Committee, CE, UAEU.

At the University of Neebraska-Lincoln, USA, 1991- 1995

Fall 1994 Member of the Fulbright Interview Committee for Mr. Marc Schulte, UNL.

Fall 93 - Fall 95 CE Department Undergraduate Studies Committee, UNL.

Jun. 1993 Participated in the high school Engineering Internship Program sponsored by the Nebraska Research Initiative Engineering Research Centers, UNL.

Jan. 92 - Dec. 95 Serving as the faculty advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Jan. 1992 Established the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as a student organization dedicated to the development of intensive programs for increasing Black and other ethnic minority participation in the field of engineering and engineering technology.

Supported the following undergraduate students from my research projects:

Name Duration

Patrick Mans Fall 1993 - Summer 1995

Wade Sikkink Spring 1994 - Summer 1994

Jennifer German Spring 1994 - Spring 1995

Aaron Yakel Spring 1994 - Summer 1995

Ketil Soyland Summer 1994 - Summer 1994

Ching Sun Lee Fall 1994 - Summer 1995

James Lange Fall 1994 - Spring 1995

RECOGNITION

June 1994 An article about "Advanced Composite Materials tested on Footbridges" was written in the "T R News," Vol. 32, No. 178, USA.

Dec. 1994 My paper entitled “Parametric Study of Cable-stayed bridge response due to traffic induced vibration” was chosen as a sample paper in an advertising flyer by Pergamon & Elsevier Publishers, USA.

Nov. 1994 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Focus on Infrastructure Research," the CIR news letter, Vol. 1, No. 6, USA.

Jul. 1994 An updating article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Composite News: Infrastructure," Charter Issue, No. 2, USA.

May 1994 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Roads & Bridges," Vol. 32 / No. 5, May 1994, USA.

Spr. 1994 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "FRP International," Vol. II, Issue 2, USA.

Spr. 1994 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Contacts," College of Engineering & Technology Alumni Magazine, UNL, USA, Spr. 1994.

Feb. 1994 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Composite News: Infrastructure," Charter Issue, No. 2, USA.

Dec. 1993 An article about "The Lincoln Composite Bridge" was written in the "Lincoln Star," newspaper, Lincoln, USA, Dec. 3, 1994.

Dec. 1993 Research Council Grant, UNL, USA, for presenting a paper in Cairo, Egypt.

Dec. 1993 International Affairs Faculty Affiliates Grants for "Adding an International Dimension to Reinforced Masonry Design Course," UNL, USA.

Dec. 1992 Appointed as a Graduate Faculty Member, UNL, USA.

Oct. 1992 Research Council Grant, UNL, USA for presenting a paper in Quebec, Canada.

Dec. 1992 Appointed as a Graduate Faculty Member, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.

Spr. 1990 Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, International Students & Scholars, University of Southern California, LA, USA.

1988-89 Dean of Engineering Scholarship, University of Southern California, LA, USA.

1988-89 International Scholarship Award, Phi Beta Kappa Alumni, University of Southern California, LA, USA.

Spr. 1988 Best Teaching Assistant Award, Civil Engineering Dept., University of Southern California, LA, USA.

1981 Distinguished Student Award, Sudanese Student Union, Alexandria, Egypt.

Abbreviations used in this document

ACI American Concrete Institute, USA.

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASD Allowable Stress Design

CA State of California, USA

CE Civil Engineering.

CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics

CIR Center for Infrastructure Research, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA.

FRP Fiber Reinforced Plastics

ICCE International Community for Composites Engineering, USA.

LRFD Load Resistance Factor Design

NE State of Nebraska, USA.

NSBE National Society of Black Engineers

NSF National Science Foundation, USA.

SCAP Structural Composites and Plastics, ASCE, USA.

SEM Society for Experimental Mechanics, USA.

T R News Transportation Record News, USA.

TMS The Masonry Society, USA.

TN State of Tennessee, USA

UAE United Arab Emirates

UAEU United Arab Emirates University

UG University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan.

UNL University of Nebraska - Lincoln

URI University of Rhode Island

USA United States of America

USC University of Southern California