• Performance of Alkali-Activated Concrete using Municipal Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash as a Partial Replacement of Precursor at Elevated Temperatures 

  Nawaz, Muhammad Muneeb (SCEE,NUST, 2025)

  Cement production is one of the world's biggest sources of CO₂ emissions, thus the development of green options like the Alkali-Activated Concrete (AAC). Recently, MIBA is considered as more environmentally friendly ...
• Enhanced Seismic Performance of Cold-Formed Steel Strap Braced Walls with Composite Lightweight Concrete Filled Steel Chord Studs 

  Rauf, Muhammad Faisal (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Cold formed steel (CFS) strap-braced stud walls are used as the main lateral force resisting system in light gauge steel (LGS) framed construction. Application of LGS construction in high seismic risk regions or high-rise ...
• Improved Damage Assessment of RC Bridges using Advanced Signal Processing Techniques of CEEMDAN EWT and Kernal PCA 

  Abdullah, Hamza Ahsan (NUST, 2024)

  Bridges are subjected to a variety of loads throughout their service life, including service loads, seismic events, and environmental forces, which may compromise their structural integrity. As these structures are ...
• Development of High Early Strength Grout System using Brick Dust for Preplaced Aggregate Concrete 

  Ali, Hamza (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  This study investigates the use of brick dust (BD) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) for high early strength grout systems, specifically designed for rapid repairs of civil and military infrastructure where ...
• A COMPARISON BETWEEN CODE AND EXPERIMENTALLY DETERMINED WIND PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS USING WIND TUNNEL TEST 

  Ali, Syed Agha Shah (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  In recent years we have seen an exponential increase in the construction of highrise buildings due to the advent of new materials, modern construction technologies which have paved way for the construction of new type of ...
• MCE(R) “Risk Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake”Analysis & Mapping for Pakistan under 2024 updated Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment 

  Khan, Zainulabideen Ali (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  This study undertakes a comprehensive exploration of seismic risk assessment in Pakistan, focusing around the application of “MCE(R) Risk Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake”, using the methodology devised by (USGS) ...
• Modified Softened strut and tie model for predicting shear strength of Squat walls with different aspect ratio openings 

  Shah, Syed Aqeel (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Reinforced concrete squat wall is the prime lateral resisting structure in middle to low rise buildings which experience shear forces. In majority cases, due to occupant needs, ventilation and architectural requirements, ...
• Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Cylinders by using Aluminum Alloy Sheet 

  Bashir, Asad (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  The aim of this research study is to develop an efficient and cost effective confining technique for compression elements in Pakistan using indigenous materials and local skills. The most common technique for concrete ...
• INTEGRATED MULTI-MODAL BRIDGE RISK ASSESSMENT WITH LOAD RATING FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PRIORITIZATION SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN 

  Zafar, Ahmad Gul (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Bridges serve as links between roads which if rendered non-functional, can lead to major disruption in the logistics of that region in addition to the day to day travel of local inhabitants. Moreover, bridges are one of ...
• Bond Slip Performance of FRP Bars in Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Concrete 

  Alam, Fakhere (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Increasing environmental concerns, economic crises and depletion of natural aggregates have evoked the use of materials that are cost effective, durable and possess enough strength. Lightweight Concrete (LWC) has the ...
• Probabilistic Seismic Loss Estimation for Pakistan 

  Mehmood, Sajid (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Pakistan and the surrounding areas are located in one of the most seismically active regions of the world. Besides a high seismic hazard, the country is also facing infrastructural challenges associated with a rapidly ...
• MCE(R) “Risk Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake”Analysis & Mapping for Pakistan under 2024 updated Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment 

  Khan, Zainulabideen Ali (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  This study undertakes a comprehensive exploration of seismic risk assessment in Pakistan, focusing around the application of “MCE(R) Risk Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake”, using the methodology devised by (USGS) ...
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BACTERIA IMMOBILIZED COCONUT SHELL BIOCHAR BASED SELF-HEALING CONCRETE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES 

  Yousaf, Muhammad (SCEE,(NUST), 2024)

  Embarking on an innovative frontier, this study explores bio-inspired self-healing concrete. Imagine Coconut Shell Biochar (CSBC) as a catalyst, hosting Bacillus Pumilus (BP) spores, enhancing calcite (CaCO3) precipitation ...
• Evaluating the design strength of sheathing connection in CFS shear wall 

  Usman, Mariam (NUST, 2024)

  Construction using light gauge steel (LGS) is similar to the construction of structural steel frames. The steel used in the construction of light gauge is mostly cold form steel (CFS) which is molded into shape at room ...
• Web Crippling of Rectangular Hollow section with web holes under Two Flange Loadings 

  Taimur, Muhammad Amir ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  In this study the web crippling behavior of a hot-rolled rectangular hollow section (RHS) with web holes is demonstrated experimentally and numerically. A series of experiments were conducted to test the behavior of 20 ...
• EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION AND RETROFITTING OF FLY ASH BRICK MASONRY USING EXTENDED FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (XFEM) IN ABAQUS 

  Amjad, Muhammad Haseeb ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  Pakistan is a highly seismic region, with a long history of devastating earthquakes. Many URM buildings in Pakistan are poorly constructed, with inadequate reinforcement and weak mortar. The Extended Finite Element Method ...
• HIGH STRENGTH RUBBERIZED PERVIOUS CONCRETE FOR SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENTS: ENGINEERING PROPERTIES AND LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT 

  Khan, Musa Ajmal ((SCEE),NUST, 2024)

  This study investigates the performance of Pervious Concrete (PC) with varying quantities of Natural Coarse Aggregate (NCA) replaced by Waste Tire Rubber (WTR) whereas Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) such as ...
• Enhancing the Structural Resilience of Fly-Ash Masonry Wallets with Polyproplene(PP) Band Retrofitting and its Advanced FEM Modelling using Continuum Micro Modelling Coupled (CMM) With Concrete Damage Plasticity Modelling (CDPM) 

  Ansari, Jahanzeb ((Scee),NUST, 2024)

  This research examines the use of Fly Ash masonry brick, a sustainable building material, and its retrofitting by the application of Fiber-based retrofitting technology. The main objective is to improve the performance ...
• Physio-Mechanical and thermal performance of fiber reinforced foam concrete using composite binder 

  Saood, Mian Muhammad ((Scee),NUST, 2024)

  The use of industrial waste is considered a promising step towards sustainable and innovative construction. Foam concrete is lightweight and has better thermal insulation due to its porous microstructure; however, that ...
• STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT OF RUBBERIZED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE THROUGH LIMESTONE POWDER OPTIMIZATION: A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO BALANCING STRENGTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 

  Gilani, Syed Kaleem ((SCEE), NUST, 2024)

  In today's building industry, where sustainability is of the utmost importance, the search for substitute materials has become immensely important. Although its brittleness is a difficulty, geopolymer concrete (GPC) ...

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