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Thermal Enhancement of Walls Using Phase Change Materials

Mahmood Hussain (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2019)

Energy demand is continuously increasing globally. Fossil fuels are a major cause of harmful gas emissions and thus causing environmental pollution. Therefore, it is a dire need to introduce innovative techniques for energy ...
Performance Based Seismic Assessment Of A High Rise Reinforced Concrete Core Wall Building

Zohaib Sattar Nagra (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2019)

Performance based design approach is becoming common in analyzing high rise RCC core wall buildings. In Performance based design, demand coming on structure during earth quake is carefully modeled so as to assess the real ...
Properties Enhancement of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPS) Modified Self-Compacting Cement Pastes (SCPs) By Nano Silica (NS) Addition

Hassan Baloch (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

In this exploratory study, the effect of super absorbent polymers (SAPs) on the properties of self-compacting pastes (SCPs) incorporated with nano silica (NS) has been investigated. NS was added to cement pastes containing ...
Effect Of Glass Powder On The Mechanical, Thermal And Microstructural Properties Of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Tayyab Zafar (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

Solid waste disposal of nonrecyclable waste glass is carried out through landfills. It is not an eco-friendly solution because glass is not biodegradable. Therefore there is a dire need for the utilization of such wastes. ...
Applications Of Light Weight Foam Concrete In Cold Formed Steel Construction

Haseeb Taj (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

Foam concrete by definition is a cementitious material with a minimum of 20% entrained air in the shape of foam (Deijk, 1992). Foam concrete is a lightweight concrete in which coarse aggregate is replaced with air voids. ...
Effect Of Particle Size Of Local Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash On The Response Of Self Compacting Mortar Systems

Urva Abid (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

This study was aimed at arriving at an optimal particle size of bagasse ash as filler material for use in SCM systems. The schematics of this research included firstly the preparation of bagasse ash. This was done by burning ...
Bio-Inspired Self-Healing Cementitious Mortar Using Bacillus Subtilis Immobilized On Nano/Micro Additives

Siraj Ud Din (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

High strength, durability and low cost make concrete one of the most used construction material in the world. In the service life span of cementitious composites, the generation of cracks is inevitable. These micro level ...
Preparation and Dynamic Characterization of Magneto-Rheological Elastomers

Ahmed Rafique (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

The civil engineering structures are prone to earthquakes, particularly the high rise buildings and bridges. With the development of large-scale civil engineering structures, the need for safety of these structures has ...
Analysis of Security Wall Panels Under Blast Loading Using Computer Aided Tools

Rizwan Khan (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

Frequent terrorist’s activities, the use of vehicle bomb blast and Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) has put the task of protection against blasts at the fore front for Engineers. Terrorists mostly fixated targets where ...
Self Compacting Cementitious Mortar Using Carbon Nanotubes in Conjunction with Graphite Nanoplatelets

Furqan Farooq (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

Despite their exceptional strength as filler material in the cementitious system, graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are nowadays considered to be as, one of reinforcing materials due to ...
Salt Freeze Thaw Response of Self Compacting Mortar Systems Using Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) and Secondary Raw Materials (SRMs)

Abdul Faheem (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

This study hearsays the effect of super absorbent polymers (SAPs) on salt freeze thaw resistance of self-compacting mortar systems (SCMs) in conjunction with the other fresh (flow properties, hydration kinetics, dimensional ...
Nano Modified Multi-Functional Cementitions Mortar With Hybrid Intrusions Of Cnts/Gnps

Arslan Akbar (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

With the advancement in technology, construction industry also evolved new methods to counter the problems related to fresh as well as hardened properties of cement composites. This experimental study explores the ...
Use Of Coconut Fibers In High Strength Concrete For Improving Ductility

Waqas Ahmad (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

Now a days concrete with enhanced properties such as high strength, toughness and durability is an essential demand of construction industry. High strength concrete (HSC) have enhanced mechanical properties than normal ...
Assesment of Soil Structure Interaction on Dynamic Response of A Masonry Structure

Bilal Lal Khan (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

This thesis presents the effect of Soil Structure Interaction on dynamic behavior of an unreinforced braced masonry structure under railway traffic vibrations which is never studied before. For this purpose, an instrumented ...
Comparative Response of Self Consolidating Concrete Using Natural and Bloated lightweight Shale Aggregate Adding Mineral Admixtures

Muhammad Ilyas Marwat (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

This paper presents the structural behavior of locally manufactured self-consolidating lightweight concrete (SCLWC) in comparison with self-consolidating normal weight concrete (SCNWC). In addition, cement is replaced by ...
Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced High Strength Concrete FRP Confined Columns under Axial Loads

Mohammad Umair (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2018)

As concrete is of brittle nature, different materials have been used to improve this inherent behavior of concrete. This research studies the effects of use of steel fibers and confinement simultaneously on high strength ...
The Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) of Pakistan

Asad ur Rahman (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2020)

In this study, an updated probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) of Pakistan region is performed using the procedures developed for the US National Seismic Hazard Maps and the Earthquake Model of the Middle East ...
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard and Deaggregation Analysis of Pakistan using Area Source Model

Atif Rasheed (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2020)

Seismic hazard evaluation is a fundamental component of earthquake risk mitigation and management. Pakistan lies on a seismically active and earthquake-prone region of the world. The country and its surrounding region ...
Investigation of Structural Response Of Magneto Rheological Elastomer (MRE) Based Multi Degree Of Freedom (MDOF) Isolated Structure Under Sinusoidal and Earthquake Excitations

Muhammad Ahsan Tariq (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2020)

Fixed base structures subjected to earthquake forces are prone to problems like attraction of greater forces to structure, amplified accelerations to non-structural components, expensive design for better seismic performance ...
Effect of Steel and Concrete Thickness on Shear Strength of Square Concrete Filled Double Skin Tubular Beams (CFDSTB’S)

Najeeb Ullah (NICE SCEE, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 2020)

Concrete Filled Double Skin Tubular (CFDST) members are one of the most advanced forms of composite construction, consisting of two tubes, placed eccentrically or concentrically, with concrete sandwiched between the tubes. ...

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