• OPTIMISATION OF MIX DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTABLE CONCRETE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED CONTINUOUS SUPPLY MECHANISM OF RAW MATERIALS 

  Zainab, Saleha (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  This thesis focuses on the mix design optimization in 3D printable concrete and the development of an automated continuous supply mechanism for the enhancement of current state-of-the-art technology in 3D concrete printing. ...
• EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER INCORPORATING PERMEABLE PAVEMENTS: A WAY TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY 

  Mushtaq, M. Uzaimah ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Climate change has intensified rainfall in Pakistan, necessitating innovative stormwater management strategies. This thesis explores the potential of PCPs. They can sustainably reduce surface runoff and boost groundwater ...
• SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF ZONE 1 OF ISLAMABAD 

  Suleman, Muhammad Hamza ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Earthquakes pose a significant threat to life and infrastructure in seismically active regions like Zone 1, Islamabad, Pakistan. This study proposes a comprehensive seismic vulnerability assessment using the Non-Linear ...
• SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF ZONE 4 AND 5 OF ISLAMABAD 

  ARIF, UMAR ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Pakistan's construction sector is undergoing continuous improvement, reflected in the recent update of its building code. This research explores the transition from the previous Building Code of Pakistan (BCP-07) and ...
• Retrofitting Of Reinforced Brick Concrete Structures 

  Ali, Muhammad ((SCEE) NUST, 2024)

  The architectural heritage of the subcontinent is richly adorned with Reinforced Brick Concrete (RBC) structures, a testament to a construction tradition that prevailed until the late 1990s before the advent of Reinforced ...
• A DESIGN STUDY ON REINFORCED CONCRETE SILOS FOR REHABILITATION AND RETROFITTING 

  Abdullah, Muhammad ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Thermal stresses are regularly experienced by silos due to the temperature of their stored material clashing with the atmospheric temperature on site. This is most prominent in the case of hot stored material conflicting ...
• Optimizing Mix Design of Concrete using Recycled Plastic Aggregates 

  Siddique, Ismaeel ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  This abstract investigates the capability of RPAs in enhancing sustainability within the construction industry. It initiates by highlighting the environmental implications posed by traditional construction materials ...
• UTILIZATION OF SURFACE TREATED INDUCTION FURNACE SLAG (IFS) AS REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE 

  Shafiq, Uzair Ahmad ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  This study aims to mitigate the environmental and economic impacts of steel and concrete production by exploring the utilization of Induction Furnace Slag (IFS) Aggregates in Concrete. The potential benefits include ...
• OPTIMIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVOLOPEMNT OF ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE (UHPC) 

  Hussain, Kamran ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Modern infrastructure heavily relies on concrete, the most widely utilized building material globally, owing to its versatility and affordability. Extensive research in concrete technology has resulted in a diverse ...
• DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF MYCELIUM BRICKS WITH OPTIMIZED CONSTITUENT RATIOS TO MAXIMIZE STRENGTH 

  Ali, Muhammad Fasahat ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  The construction industry faces an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials which pose significant environmental challenges. This study explores the potential of mycelium bricks as an ...
• DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE GEOPOLYMER BLOCK INCORPORATING METAKAOLIN 

  HASSAN, FAIZAN ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  In today's building industry, sustainability is paramount, driving the search for alternative materials that reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance. Moreover, traditional sources of Alumino-Silicate ...
• DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCKS FROM CONCRETE INCORPORATING ARTIFICIAL LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC WASTE AGGREGATE 

  Khan, Hilal ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  The urgency to develop sustainable building materials has never been more critical in the face of global environmental challenges such as resource depletion and waste management crises. This thesis presents an innovative ...
• SEISMIC RESPONSE CONTROL OF REINFORCED CONCRETE (RC) BUILDINGS USING FLUID VISCOUS DAMPERS 

  Khan, Muhammad Haris ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Effective seismic response control is crucial for protecting reinforced concrete (RC) buildings against the destructive forces of earthquakes. This research project focuses on investigating the efficiency of fluid ...
• EFFECT OF NON-STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS ON STRUCTURE AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT 

  Ahmed, Muhammad ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  The facades are usually considered as architectural elements and are not accounted for in the structural design, even though they could significantly influence the overall performance of the structure. This study aims to ...
• SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING STOCK OF ZONE 5 ISLAMABAD USING FEMA P-154 METHOD 

  ASHRAF, MUHAMMAD UMER ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Earthquakes cause huge economic and life losses. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and is also a victim as can be witnessed from Kashmir, Balakot region earthquakes. The 7.6 magnitude earthquake in 2005 devastated ...
• Evaluation of Effective Stiffness of Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) and its practical implementation. 

  Malik, Umair Jalil ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) due to their unique micro-crack bridging and tension hardening properties. These characteristics ...
• PERFORMANCE OF GLASS WASTE POWDER INCORPORATED SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT 

  Israr, Ayesha ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  In this thesis, thorough experimentation was conducted to investigate the effects of using glass waste powder as a secondary cementitious material in self-compacting concrete used in marine environments i.e., concrete that ...
• SEISMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COST COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, USING BCP-07 AND BCP-21 

  KHAN, SAADAN HUSSAIN ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Pakistan is a developing country with continuous advancements in the construction sector. In attempt to advance the construction practices in the country, the building code of Pakistan has been updated in 2021, to BCP-21 ...
• Development of Sustainable Lightweight Green Building Panels 

  Hussain, Fazal ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Nowadays, lightweight aggregate concrete is becoming more popular due to its versatile properties. It mainly helps to reduce the dead loads of the structure, which ultimately reduces design load requirements. The widespread ...
• Development of Indigenous Base Isolation System for Seismic Protection of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Buildings 

  Imran, Aleena ((SCEE),NUST, 2023)

  Base isolation technology has the potential to make medium-height masonry (stone or brick) or reinforced concrete structures earthquake resistant, protecting them and their occupants from significant damage and injury. ...

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