Hadee Mohammed Najm Jabor

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Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology
Aligarh Muslim University



                          

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Hadee Mohammed Najm was born in Diyala, Iraq, in 1992. A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Diyala University, Iraq, in 2013. A master's degree in Structural Engineering from Diyala University, Iraq, in 2017. A doctorate in Structural Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India, in 2022.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Engineering ( Structural Engineering)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Sustainable Concrete
2. Concrete Strengthening Techniques
3. Construction Waste Management
4. Concrete Development & Characterization Techniques
5. Reuse of Waste Materials in Construction
6. Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
7. Design of Fire-Resistant Structures
8. Machine learning

47

Scopus Publications

690

Scholar Citations

12

Scholar h-index

19

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Scopus Publications

  • Modeling of success factors of using PU coats in concrete construction projects
    Ahsan Waqar, Nasir Shafiq, Naraindas Bheel, Omrane Benjeddou, Nadhim Hamah Sor, Jong Wan Hu, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Hamad R. Almujibah

    Elsevier BV

  • Structural Performance of Reinforced Concrete One-Way Slabs Bubbled Using Hollow PET Balls
    Humam A. Abdul Hussein, Amer M. Ibrahim, Murtada A. Ismael, Saba Shamim, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    Springer Science and Business Media LLC

  • On vibration response of heavy hammer self-falling pile driver in uneven unsaturated soil – Experimental and analytical study
    Guobing Wang, Mohammad Arsalan Khan, Rania Salih, Meshel Q. Alkahtani, Mohammad Mursaleen, Abdelfattah Amari, Haitham Osman, Qidong Niu, Chunjiang Li, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    Elsevier BV

  • Effect of Length of Free Ends of Flamingo Shear Reinforcing Technique on Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete
    Asmaa Shaker Mahmood, Suhad M. Abd, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    Springer Nature Switzerland

  • Investigation of the use of textile carbon yarns as sustainable shear reinforcement in concrete beams
    Suhad M. Abd, Isam S. Mhaimeed, Bassam A. Tayeh, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Shaker Qaidi

    Elsevier BV

  • Effect of Using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Deformed Steel Bars on the Bonding Behavior of Lightweight Foamed Concrete
    Suhad M. Abd, Rafal Hadi, Shaker Abdal, Saba Shamim, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    MDPI AG
    The study aims to conduct a direct pull-out test on fifty-four cube specimens considering different variables, including the type of reinforcement (sand-coated glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and ribbed steel bars); the type of concrete (normal weight concrete NWC and lightweight foamed concrete LWFC); the diameter of the reinforcing bars (10 mm; 12 mm; and 16 mm) and the bonded length (3∅, 4∅, and 5∅). The hybrid fiber hooked-end steel (0.4% by volume) and polypropylene (0.2% by volume), respectively were used to improve the properties of LWFC by converting the brittle failure to ductile. The results showed that in the case of strengthened foamed concrete (FC), the bond strength with steel bars was greater compared to that with the GFRP bars. The bond strength ratio between the GFRP and steel bars of the FC specimens was found to vary between 37.8–89.3%. Additionally, in all specimens of FC, pull-out failure was witnessed with narrower crack width compared to NWC. Furthermore, mathematical equations have been proposed for predicting the bond strength of FC with steel and GFRP bars and showed good correlation with the experimental results.

  • Flexural behaviour of RC one-way slabs reinforced using PAN based carbon textile grid
    Suhad M. Abd, Amer M. Ibrahim, Omar H. Hussein, Saba Shamim, Shaker Qaidi, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Yasin O. Özkılıç, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    Frontiers Media SA
    Textile reinforced mortar (TRM) is mainly used for strengthening of existing structural members whereas, on the other hand Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is a technology implied in construction of new members for enhancing the structural behaviour. Application of TRM on the tension zone of the reinforced concrete (RC) slabs to improve the flexural capacity has been investigated by many researchers in the past. However, the effectiveness of textile fabrics, used as internal reinforcement in the RC slab (TRC technology) needs to be studied. The paper, therefore, presents the experimental research conducted on three one-way RC slabs specimens reinforced using textile grid. An innovative Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based carbon textile grid was used as internal reinforcement in combination with the steel bars. Two textile-reinforced RC slabs having one and two layers of textile grid (SRC + 1T and SRC + 2T respectively) and one reference slab (SRC) was fabricated to investigate the flexural behaviour under a four-point loading system. The internal textile reinforcement layer(s) was confirmed to be effective, particularly in terms of improving the cracking load, ductility, deformability and toughness. The material ductility of SRC + 1T and SRC + 2T slabs were increased by 41% and 44% compared to SRC slab. Also, the deformability ratio was found to be greater than 4, indicating a ductile failure of textile-reinforced slabs. Further, based on the load-deflection relation, moment-curvature curves were derived. Moreover, these curves were also developed using Eurocode two prediction model. The experimental and the predicted moment-curvature curves showed good agreement.


  • Sustainable lightweight foamed concrete using hemp fibre for mechanical properties improvement
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Samadar Salim Majeed, Roshartini Omar, Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    Akademia Baru Publishing
    Fibres have long been used as an additive in the fabrication of building elements and materials. A combination of natural and synthetic fibres has shown promise in preliminary research and testing, with the added benefit of greatly improved strengths of the composites. Compared to traditional reinforcement bars, natural fibre reinforcement's ratio of fibre required is significantly lower, making it more beneficial in terms of energy and economic values. Recent research has focused on the feasibility of using both natural and synthetic fibres as reinforcement in concrete and other construction materials. Thus, the purpose of this research is to investigate the feasibility of using hemp fibre at various percentages (0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%) as an additive in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance mechanical properties. Three LFC densities namely 500, 900 and 1300 kg/m3 were fabricated and tested. Axial compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, and ultrasonic pulse velocity were the four mechanical parameters that were assessed. The findings demonstrated that adding 0.4-0.6% of HF to LFC produced the best results for ultrasonic pulse velocity, compressive strength, flexural strength, and splitting tensile strength. The HF is essential in assisting to stop the spread of cracks in the plastic state of the cement matrix after the load was applied.

  • Studies on durability properties of natural fibre-reinforced green lightweight foamed concrete employing industrial hemp fibres
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi, Roshartini Omar, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera

    Akademia Baru Publishing
    The utilization of natural fibres for the invention of building materials has increased significantly in recent years in the construction industry. Hemp fibre-reinforced concrete, according to research, can provide low-cost building materials for residential and low-rise buildings while achieving sustainable construction and meeting future environmental targets. The purpose of this research was to improve the durability of lightweight foamed concrete (LFC) reinforced with hemp fibre (HF). Six weight fractions of HF were considered specifically 0.0% (control), 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.5%. Besides, three densities of LFC which were 500, 900 and 1300 kg/m3 were cast and tested. The properties evaluated were drying shrinkage, water absorption, depth of carbonation and porosity. From the durability tests, it was observed that the optimal results for water absorption, depth of carbonation and porosity tests were attained with the addition of 0.5% HF into LFC mixes. For the drying shrinkage test, LFC with the weight fractions of 0.3% (500 kg/m3), 0.4% (900 kg/m3) and 0.5% (1300 kg/m3) reveal the optimal drying shrinkage. This research has provided a foundation for further research into HF-strengthening LFC. There is a huge potential to utilize HF in cement-based materials for durability and mechanical properties enhancement. The use of industrial HF might make it possible to reduce fine aggregate while still producing LFC of higher quality. The inclusion of agricultural fibres in LFC will also promote the expansion of farming operations, which will have rewarding economic benefits.

  • Corrigendum: Behavior of geomaterial composite using sugar cane bagasse ash under compressive and flexural loading (Frontiers in Materials, (2023), 10, (1108717), 10.3389/fmats.2023.1108717)
    Harshal Nikhade, Ram Rathan Lal Birali, Khalid Ansari, Mohammad Arsalan Khan, Hadee Mohammed Najm, S. M. Anas, Mohammad Mursaleen, Mohd Abul Hasan, and Saiful Islam

    Frontiers Media SA
    Department of Civil Engineering, Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science, Ramtek, India, Department of Civil Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India, Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Geomechanics and Geotechnics Group, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University (Taiwan), Taichung, Taiwan, Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

  • Influence of Crisscross Fiberglass Strip on Axial Compressive Strength of Lightweight Foamed Concrete
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohamad Sukeri Khalid, Roshartini Omar, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Shaker Mahmood Abdal Qaidi, and Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera

    Akademia Baru Publishing
    Concrete use as a building component is already associated with the global construction sector. Since extensive research on concrete has been conducted for many years, there is a growing interest among researchers to conduct studies to increase the capacity of concrete for use in the building sector. Lightweight foamed concrete is one of the cutting-edge solutions developed for lighter and more sustainable buildings. Although this type of concrete has several benefits, its strength is still viewed as being inferior to that of regular concrete. By limiting the LFC with a crisscross fiberglass strip, the authors of this work will demonstrate improvements in LFC behaviour in terms of its compressive strength (CFS). To examine its improvements, 3 different LFC densities were cast and contained with 1 to 3 layers of 160 g/m2 CFS. For this test, the cement-to-sand ratio was fixed at 1.1:5, and the water content was set at 0.45. The results revealed that the compressive strength of LFC confined with 1 to 3 layers of CFS increased by 153%, 97% and 102% were acquired for 600, 1100 and 1600 kg/m3 densities respectively. This demonstrates that the number of layers used affects how positively the confinement of CFS affects the compressive behaviour of LFC.

  • Influence of Recycling Waste Glass as Fine Aggregate on the Concrete Properties
    Rafal A. Hadi, Suhad M. Abd, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Shaker Qaidi, Moutaz Mustafa A. Eldirderi, and Khaled Mohamed Khedher

    Computers, Materials and Continua (Tech Science Press)

  • Durability Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Reinforced With ‘Musa Acuminate’ Fibre
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohamad Sukeri Khalid, Roshartini Omar, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Shaker Mahmood Abdal Qaidi, and Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera

    Akademia Baru Publishing
    The demand for lightweight building materials that are easy to work with, self-compacting, and environmentally friendly has been acknowledged by the construction industry globally. Given this demand, it has been discovered that a recent innovative material, lightweight foamed concrete (LFC), may be able to reduce the weight of ordinary concrete. Besides, utilizing LFC with the addition of natural fibres is seen as a great effort to assist sustainability. Corrosion of reinforcing steel, which affects the behaviour and longevity of concrete buildings, is one of the most significant challenges in the construction of reinforced LFC. Therefore, the focus of this work is on identifying the possible application of Musa Acuminate fibre (MAF) in LFC. The intention of this study is to ascertain the durability characteristics of LFC with MAF. The cast has a low density of 550 kg/m3. We'll employ several volume fractions of MAF that are 0.15%, 0.30%, 0.45%, and 0.60%. The ability to absorb water, porosity, drying shrinkage and ultrasonic pulse velocity are the four criteria that will be evaluated. For the purpose of creating the necessary density of LFC, the protein-based foaming agent Noraite PA-1 was used. A constant water-to-cement ratio of 0.45 and a constant cement-to-sand ratio of 1.5 were used to get comparable results. The findings showed that for all of the durability attributes taken into account in this research, an increase of 0.45% MAF produced the best results. This resulted from the MAF and LFC cementitious composite's better bonding performance. Additionally, the fibres served as an anti-micro crack, preventing LFC cracks.

  • Behavior of geomaterial composite using sugar cane bagasse ash under compressive and flexural loading
    Harshal Nikhade, Ram Rathan Lal Birali, Khalid Ansari, Mohammad Arsalan Khan, Hadee Mohammed Najm, S. M. Anas, Mohammad Mursaleen, Mohd Abul Hasan, and Saiful Islam

    Frontiers Media SA
    The sugar industry produces a huge quantity of sugar cane bagasse ash in India. Dumping massive quantities of waste in a non-eco-friendly manner is a key concern for developing nations. The main focus of this study is the development of a sustainable geomaterial composite with higher strength capabilities (compressive and flexural). To develop this composite, sugarcane bagasse ash (SA), glass fiber (GF), and blast furnace slag (BF) are used. Ash generated from burning sugar cane in the sugar industry is known as sugar cane bagasse. To check the suitability of this secondary waste for use in civil engineering and to minimize risk to the environment in the development of sustainable growth, a sequence of compressive and flexural strength tests was performed on materials prepared using sugar cane bagasse ash (SA) reinforced by glass fiber (GF) in combination with blast furnace slag (BF) and cement (CEM). The effects of the mix ratios of glass fiber to bagasse ash (0.2%–1.2%), blast furnace slag to the weight of bagasse ash (10%), cement binding to bagasse ash (10%–20%), and water to sugar cane bagasse ash (55%) regarding the flexural strength, compressive strength, density, tangent modulus, stress–strain pattern, and load–deflection curve of the prepared materials were studied. According to the findings, compressive strength achieved a maximum strength of 1055.5 kPa and ranged from 120 to 1055.5 kPa, and the flexural strength achieved a maximum strength of 217 kPa and ranged from 80.1 to 217 kPa at different mix ratio percentages. The value of the initial tangent modulus for the cube specimens ranged between 96 and 636 MPa. For compression specimens with 20% cement, the density decreased from 1320.1 to 1265 kg/m3, and the flexural strength decreased from 1318 to 1259.6 kg/m3. With limitation in lower percentages of C/SA, the specimen cannot sustain its shape even after curing period. In comparing the previous research with the present experimental work, it was observed that the material proposed here is lightweight and can be utilised as a filler substance in weak compressible soils to improve their load-bearing capacity.

  • Mechanical, durability and thermal properties of foamed concrete reinforced with synthetic twisted bundle macro-fibers
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi, Roshartini Omar, Anmar Dulaimi, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Shaker Mahmood, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    Frontiers Media SA
    The use of foamed concrete (FC) in the construction sector has been rapidly growing over the past few years as a result of the several advantages it possesses in comparison to traditional high-strength concrete. FC, on the other hand, suffers from a number of deficiencies, such as brittleness, limited ductility, high porosity, excessive drying shrinkage, little resistance to cracking and deformation. To improve the tensile strength and fracture resistance of FC, engineers usually opt for steel fibre or polymer fibre as the reinforcement material of choice. Hence this research aims to investigate the potential utilization of synthetic twisted bundle macro-fibers (SF) in FC to enhance its durability, mechanical and thermal properties. The SF were included in the FC in varied amounts of weight fractions, including 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5% respectively. FC was produced at three low densities, precisely 1,000, 1,300, and 1,600 kg/m3, which were all prepared. Compression, flexural, splitting tensile, flow table, porosity, water absorption and thermal conductivity tests were conducted to establish the thermal, mechanical and durability properties of SF-reinforced FC. The findings imply that the integration of SF into FC results in a significant enhancement of the material’s strength and thermal conductivity properties while simultaneously lowering the material’s capacity for water absorption and porosity. For the purpose of improving the material’s mechanical, durability and thermal properties, the weight percentage of SF that was ideal ranged from 3% to 4%. The incorporation of SF into FC resulted in a rise in the material’s ductility, and the specimens maintained their integrity from the loading stage to failure. The SF is able to lessen the cracks that were already present in the FC and prevent the formation of additional cracks in the FC.

  • Finite Element Model of Smart Composite Steel Plate Shear Walls: A Case Study of Distance Between Shear Studs
    Hadee Mohammed Najm, Saber Kouadri, and Manahel Shahath Khalaf

    Springer International Publishing

  • Strength and microscale properties of bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete modified with natural rubber latex
    Fadi Althoey, Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera, King Inyama, Mohammad Arsalan Khan, Mohammad Mursaleen, Haitham M. Hadidi, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    Frontiers Media SA
    Development of concrete using alternative materials has become very important in the quest to achieve sustainable development in the built environment. However, it is critical to continually modify concrete mixtures to correct deficiencies of fresh and long-term properties. In this study, natural rubber latex and bamboo fiber were added as constituent materials in concrete, and the effects of the constituents on concrete were explored. Bamboo fiber (BF) and natural rubber latex (NRL) were added in proportions of 0%, 1%, and 1.5%. The study determined the workability (slump) of fresh concrete mixes, strength, and water absorption properties of the hardened samples after curing them in water for 7, 14, and 28 days. The morphology of the concrete samples was explored using SEM-EDX equipment. The results showed that samples having 1% bamboo fiber content and 1% rubber latex had the highest compressive strength among all the presented samples. Furthermore, samples containing equal but lower percentages of both bamboo and NRL had the highest compressive strength comparable to that of the control. This research showed the feasibility of combining bamboo fiber and rubber latex for an alternative eco-friendly construction approach to enhance the performance of conventional concrete in terms of tensile strength and flexural strength properties.

  • Finite element and theoretical investigations on PVC–CFRP confined concrete columns under axial compression
    Haytham F. Isleem, P. Jagadesh, Shaker Qaidi, Fadi Althoey, Cut Rahmawati, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    Frontiers Media SA
    This article examines the performance of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) on Concrete Filled with Polymer Vinyl Chloride Tube (CFPT) columns under axial compression. Firstly, 44 CFPT specimens from the literature were analyzed using ABAQUS software to understand the compressive behavior of specimens under applied displacement. Secondly, 268 CFPT specimens are simulated to understand the influence of CFRP on these control specimens with a varying number of FRP layers and wrapping depth. Other variables such as the unconfined concrete strength, the thickness of the PVC tube, and the size and slenderness ratio of the columns were also studied. Studies are extended to confinement damage plasticity model analysis of CFRP-CFPT (CCFPT) columns. Relationships between the load-carrying capacity of CCFPT columns and the CFRP properties were developed. The effect of these parameters on the CFPT leads to the development of analytical models. It is an advantage to applying a such new type of composite columns in various applications.

  • Finite element and analytical modelling of PVC-confined concrete columns under axial compression
    Haytham F. Isleem, Jagadesh P, Jawad Ahmad, Shaker Qaidi, Fadi Althoey, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    Frontiers Media SA
    Confined concrete in pipes provides a solution for the structures to resist lateral forces and avoids the problems associated with production of confined concrete and lateral reinforcement. To evaluate the influence of PVC pipe on the compressive behavior of concrete filled composite tubes, ABAQUS software was used to simulate 44 concrete filled PVC pipes (CFPT). The influence of internal steel reinforcement, unconfined concrete strength, slenderness ratio, specimen’s size and thickness of PVC tube on failure mode load carrying capacity, and strain of PVC confined reinforced concrete column was studied. The present discussion show that the existing analytical models failed to capture the effect of these parameters. On the other hand, the proposed finite element (FE) models achieve a very good agreement between the experimental and analytical values. The proposed FE model can provide an acceptable portrayal of the CFPT’s response. The response of confined concrete was estimated using trial and error approach and as a result a model for the strain of confined concrete was proposed. The effect of these parameters on the CFPT leads to development of analytical models.

  • Wastewater Treatment Performance of Aerated Lagoons, Activated Sludge and Constructed Wetlands under an Arid Algerian Climate
    Oum Elkheir Bachi, Mohammed Tahar Halilat, Samia Bissati, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Sofiane Saggai, Saber Kouadri, and Hadee Mohammed Najm

    MDPI AG
    Water pollution reduces the availability of fresh water, especially in arid areas suffering from water stress, and also adversely affects soil, vegetation and environmental processes. Wastewater treatment processes aim to reduce environmental degradation and increase water availability by improving the quality of wastewater to a standard suitable for irrigation. This paper compares the performance of three wastewater treatment processes: (i) aerated lagoon (AL), (ii) activated sludge (AS), and (iii) constructed wetland (plant beds, PB) under the arid climate of Algeria. The statistical analysis focused on the comparison between the removal rates of the physical (SS) and biological pollution (BOD5 and COD) parameters in the three stations during 8 years of operation. Obtained results show that the maximum removal rates were observed in the AS process and the minimum were in the AL process. The comparison between the removal rates for a given parameter has shown that there is a significant difference between the AL process on the one hand and the AS and PB processes on the other hand. For the last two processes, AS and PB, there is a difference, but it is not statistically significant. For the values of the parameters of wastewater leaving the three systems, results showed that there is a seasonal variation in the average values of the parameters (temperature effect) and that with the exception of orthophosphate, the values recorded are, for the most part, below the values of Algerian discharge standards, WHO standards and FAO standards.

  • Flamingo technique as an innovative method to improve the shear capacity of reinforced concrete beam
    Suhad M. Abd, Isam S. Mhaimeed, Bassam A. Tayeh, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Shaker Qaidi

    Elsevier BV

  • Influence of adding short carbon fibers on the flexural behavior of textile-reinforced concrete one-way slab
    Amer M. Ibrahim, Suhad M. Abd, Omar H. Hussein, Bassam A. Tayeh, ‎Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Shaker Qaidi

    Elsevier BV

  • Ultra high performance concrete and C-FRP tension Re-bars: A unique combinations of materials for slabs subjected to low-velocity drop impact loading
    S. M. Anas, Mehtab Alam, Haytham F. Isleem, Hadee Mohammed Najm, and Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    Frontiers Media SA
    In this research work, different combinations of normal strength concrete (NSC), ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), and steel fiber-reinforced UHPC (SFR-UHPC) concrete with re-bars of conventional steel and of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (C-FRP) are used in a two-way square slab of size 1000mm x 1000mm x 75mm subjected to 2500 mm free-fall impact loading. Experimental arrangement consisting of 105 kg dropping weight with the circular flat impacting face of 40 mm diameter used for carrying out impact test is modeled using a high-fidelity physics-based finite element computer code, ABAQUS/Explicit-v.6.15. After validating the experimental results of the NSC slab with steel bars, analyses are extended by replacing NSC and steel bars with UHPC/SFR-UHPC and C-FRP bars, respectively, under the same dropping weight. Only the remote face (tension face) of the slabs is provided with the re-bars. Widely employed and available with the ABAQUS, the Concrete Damage Plasticity model with strain-rate effects has been entrusted for simulating the concrete plastic response. Re-bars of steel are idealized with the Johnson-Cook plasticity damage model. C-FRP re-bars are defined with the classical plasticity model following the elastic-plastic constitutive laws. The impact responses of the slabs consisting of NSC/UHPC/SFR-UHPC concrete with re-bars of steel, and C-FRP combinations considered are discussed and compared. Slabs made of UHPC/SFR-UHPC concrete with the C-FRP re-bars are found to offer a promising combination of materials to withstand low-velocity impact load with little damage and extraordinary impact performance.

  • Properties and Applications of Geopolymer Composites: A Review Study of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties
    Ahmed Saeed, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Amer Hassan, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Shaker Qaidi, Nuha S. Mashaan, and Khalid Ansari

    MDPI AG
    Portland cement (PC) is considered the most energy-intensive building material and contributes to around 10% of global warming. It exacerbates global warming and climate change, which have a harmful environmental impact. Efforts are being made to produce sustainable and green concrete as an alternative to PC concrete. As a result, developing a more sustainable strategy and eco-friendly materials to replace ordinary concrete has become critical. Many studies on geopolymer concrete, which has equal or even superior durability and strength compared to traditional concrete, have been conducted for this purpose by many researchers. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has been developed as a possible new construction material for replacing conventional concrete, offering a clean technological choice for long-term growth. Over the last few decades, geopolymer concrete has been investigated as a feasible green construction material that can reduce CO2 emissions because it uses industrial wastes as raw materials. GPC has proven effective for structural applications due to its workability and analogical strength compared to standard cement concrete. This review article discusses the engineering properties and microstructure of GPC and shows its merits in construction applications with some guidelines and suggestions recommended for both the academic community and the industrial sector. This literature review also demonstrates that the mechanical properties of GPC are comparable and even sometimes better than those of PC concrete. Moreover, the microstructure of GPC is significantly different from that of PC concrete microstructure and can be affected by many factors.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Modeling of success factors of using PU coats in concrete construction projects
    A Waqar, N Shafiq, N Bheel, O Benjeddou, NH Sor, JW Hu, HM Najm, ...
    Heliyon 2024

  • Structural Performance of Reinforced Concrete One-Way Slabs Bubbled Using Hollow PET Balls
    HAA Hussein, AM Ibrahim, MA Ismael, S Shamim, HM Najm
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 49 (4), 4763-4784 2024

  • On vibration response of heavy hammer self-falling pile driver in uneven unsaturated soil–Experimental and analytical study
    G Wang, MA Khan, R Salih, MQ Alkahtani, M Mursaleen, A Amari, ...
    Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 177, 108382 2024

  • Influence of ternary hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of ultrahigh-strength concrete (vol10, 1148589, 2023)
    S Abed, R Hadi, A Jawdhari, HM Najm, S Mahmood, M Bilema, ...
    FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS 10 2024

  • Corrigendum: Influence of ternary hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of ultrahigh-strength concrete
    S Abed, R Hadi, A Jawdhari, H Mohammed Najm, S Mahmood, M Bilema, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1359044 2024

  • Investigation of the use of textile carbon yarns as sustainable shear reinforcement in concrete beams
    SM Abd, IS Mhaimeed, BA Tayeh, HM Najm, S Qaidi
    Case Studies in Construction Materials 18, e01765 2023

  • Effect of Length of Free Ends of Flamingo Shear Reinforcing Technique on Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete
    AS Mahmood, SM Abd, HM Najm
    International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction 2023

  • Effect of Using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and Deformed Steel Bars on the Bonding Behavior of Lightweight Foamed Concrete
    SM Abd, R Hadi, S Abdal, S Shamim, HM Najm, MMS Sabri
    Buildings 13 (5), 1153 2023

  • Corrigendum: Behavior of geomaterial composite using sugar cane bagasse ash under compressive and flexural loading
    H Nikhade, RRL Birali, K Ansari, MA Khan, HM Najm, SM Anas, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1185366 2023

  • Mechanical, durability and thermal properties of foamed concrete reinforced with synthetic twisted bundle macro-fibers
    MA Othuman Mydin, MN Mohd Nawi, R Omar, A Dulaimi, HM Najm, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1158675 2023

  • Behavior of geomaterial composite using sugar cane bagasse ash under compressive and flexural loading
    H Nikhade, RRL Birali, K Ansari, MA Khan, HM Najm, SM Anas, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1108717 2023

  • Influence of ternary hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of ultrahigh-strength concrete
    S Abed, R Hadi, A Jawdhari, H Mohammed Najm, S Mahmood, M Bilema, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1148589 2023

  • Studies on durability properties of natural fibre-reinforced green lightweight foamed concrete employing industrial hemp fibres
    MAO Mydin, MNM Nawi, R Omar, HM Najm, PO Awoyera
    Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics 101 (1), 36-52 2023

  • Sustainable lightweight foamed concrete using hemp fibre for mechanical properties improvement
    MAO Mydin, SS Majeed, R Omar, PO Awoyera, HM Najm
    Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics 101 (1), 19-35 2023

  • Flexural behaviour of RC one-way slabs reinforced using PAN based carbon textile grid
    SM Abd, AM Ibrahim, OH Hussein, S Shamim, S Qaidi, HM Najm, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 10, 1070457 2023

  • Durability Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Reinforced With ‘Musa Acuminate’Fibre
    MAO Mydin, MS Khalid, R Omar, HM Najm, SMA Qaidi, PO Awoyera
    Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology 2023

  • Influence of Crisscross Fiberglass Strip on Axial Compressive Strength of Lightweight Foamed Concrete
    MAO Mydin, MS Khalid, R Omar, HM Najm, SMA Qaidi, PO Awoyera
    Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology 2023

  • Mechanical and microstructural properties of self-healing concrete based on Hay Bacillus
    V Prasad, M Sabri, S Devi, H Najm, S Majeed, S Qaidi
    Magazine of Civil Engineering 122 (6), 40-52 2023

  • Strength and microscale properties of bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete modified with natural rubber latex
    F Althoey, PO Awoyera, K Inyama, MA Khan, M Mursaleen, HM Hadidi, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1064885 2022

  • Finite element and theoretical investigations on PVC–CFRP confined concrete columns under axial compression
    HF Isleem, P Jagadesh, S Qaidi, F Althoey, C Rahmawati, HM Najm, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1055397 2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Concrete containing waste glass as an environmentally friendly aggregate: A review on fresh and mechanical characteristics
    S Qaidi, HM Najm, SM Abed, YO zkılı, H Al Dughaishi, M Alosta, ...
    Materials 15 (18), 6222 2022
    Citations: 143

  • Ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete
    DSASMA Qaidi
    Construction and Building Materials 2022
    Citations: 116

  • Fly ash-based geopolymer composites: A review of the compressive strength and microstructure analysis
    S Qaidi, HM Najm, SM Abed, HU Ahmed, H Al Dughaishi, J Al Lawati, ...
    Materials 15 (20), 7098 2022
    Citations: 50

  • Properties and applications of geopolymer composites: a review study of mechanical and microstructural properties
    A Saeed, HM Najm, A Hassan, MMS Sabri, S Qaidi, NS Mashaan, ...
    Materials 15 (22), 8250 2022
    Citations: 36

  • Ultra high performance concrete and C-FRP tension Re-bars: A unique combinations of materials for slabs subjected to low-velocity drop impact loading
    SM Anas, M Alam, HF Isleem, HM Najm, MMS Sabri
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1061297 2022
    Citations: 28

  • A comprehensive study on the effect of regular and staggered openings on the seismic performance of shear walls
    A Saeed, HM Najm, A Hassan, S Qaidi, MMS Sabri, NS Mashaan
    Buildings 12 (9), 1293 2022
    Citations: 19

  • Role of cross-diagonal reinforcements in lieu of seismic confining stirrups in the performance enhancement of square RC columns carrying axial load subjected to close-range
    SM Anas, M Alam, HF Isleem, HM Najm, MM Sabri Sabri
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1002195 2022
    Citations: 18

  • Investigation of the use of textile carbon yarns as sustainable shear reinforcement in concrete beams
    SM Abd, IS Mhaimeed, BA Tayeh, HM Najm, S Qaidi
    Case Studies in Construction Materials 18, e01765 2023
    Citations: 17

  • Mechanical properties, crack width, and propagation of waste ceramic concrete subjected to elevated temperatures: A comprehensive study
    HM Najm, O Nanayakkara, M Ahmad, MM Sabri Sabri
    Materials 15 (7), 2371 2022
    Citations: 15

  • Finite element and theoretical investigations on PVC–CFRP confined concrete columns under axial compression
    HF Isleem, P Jagadesh, S Qaidi, F Althoey, C Rahmawati, HM Najm, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1055397 2022
    Citations: 14

  • Influence of adding short carbon fibers on the flexural behavior of textile-reinforced concrete one-way slab
    AM Ibrahim, SM Abd, OH Hussein, BA Tayeh, HM Najm, S Qaidi
    Case Studies in Construction Materials 17, e01601 2022
    Citations: 12

  • Colour change of sustainable concrete containing waste ceramic and hybrid fibre: Effect of temperature
    HM Najm, O Nanayakkara, M Ahmad, MM Sabri Sabri
    Materials 15 (6), 2174 2022
    Citations: 12

  • The effect of metallic and non-metallic fiber on the mechanical properties of waste ceramic concrete
    HM Najm, S Ahmad
    Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 6, 1-15 2021
    Citations: 12

  • Assessment of groundwater suitability for agricultural purposes: a case study of South Oued Righ region, Algeria
    A Kadri, K Baouia, S Kateb, N Al-Ansari, S Kouadri, HM Najm, ...
    Sustainability 14 (14), 8858 2022
    Citations: 11

  • The Use of Waste Ceramic Optimal Concrete for A Cleaner and Sustainable Environment - A Case Study of Mechanical Properties-
    HM Najm, S Ahmad
    Civil And Environmental Engineering Reports 32 (3), 85-102 2022
    Citations: 11

  • Buckling performance evaluation of steel cellular beams strengthened with flange cover plate
    SG Morkhade, KR Jagtap, PS Ghorpade, DD Ahiwale, HM Najm
    Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 23 (8), 1277-1290 2022
    Citations: 10

  • Destructive and non-destructive evaluation of fibre-reinforced concrete: A comprehensive study of mechanical properties
    HM Najm, O Nanayakkara, MMS Sabri
    Materials 15 (13), 4432 2022
    Citations: 10

  • Modelling of cyclic load behaviour of smart composite steel-concrete shear wall using finite element analysis
    HM Najm, AM Ibrahim, MM Sabri, A Hassan, S Morkhade, NS Mashaan, ...
    Buildings 12 (6), 850 2022
    Citations: 10

  • Hydro-geochemistry and groundwater quality assessment of Ouargla Basin, South of Algeria
    Z Mansouri, Y Leghrieb, S Kouadri, N Al-Ansari, HM Najm, NS Mashaan, ...
    Water 14 (15), 2441 2022
    Citations: 10

  • Strength and microscale properties of bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete modified with natural rubber latex
    F Althoey, PO Awoyera, K Inyama, MA Khan, M Mursaleen, HM Hadidi, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 9, 1064885 2022
    Citations: 9