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Experimental Investigation of Both SCC and Rubberized Concrete Beams with Vertical Openings Open

Mohamed Emara, Heba A. Mohamed, Mostafa S. Rizk · 2025

Reinforced concrete (RC) beams with vertical openings are becoming more frequent in new construction to transport numerous services, particularly in structures with restricted height and size. A significant lack of studies was observed to …

Performance of Rubberized RC Beams Flexural-Strengthened Using Near-Surface Mounted Systems Open

Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Mostafa, Heba A. Mohamed, Mahmoud Zaghlal · 2025

This research investigates the flexural performance of strengthened rubberized concrete beams via bottom, side, and hybrid near-surface mounted (NSM) approaches using GFRP/steel rebars. Eleven strengthened specimens, alongside one control,…

Numerical Analysis of the Cyclic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Columns Incorporating Rubber Open

Mohammed A. Ahmed, Heba A. Mohamed, Hilal Hassan, Ayman El‐Zohairy, Mohamed Emara · 2025

A numerical analysis of rubberized reinforced concrete columns’ performance under cyclic loading is presented in this study. Three different concrete blends (M1, M2, and M3) were chosen based on the volume of fine aggregate replaced by var…

Bending performance of <span>RC</span> beams reinforced with <span>UHPFRC</span> strips with different geometry and positions Open

Sayed Ahmed, Eman Yehia Mohamed, Heba A. Mohamed, Mohamed Emara · 2024

Ultra‐high‐performance fiber‐reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is one of the most favorable materials for strengthening RC beams. Studies on UHPFRC strengthening of RC beams mainly address flexural behavior. Further research is needed on key fa…

Experimental Investigations on Polymer-Modified Concrete's Durability & Behavior in Different Acidic Solutions Open

Mostafa Sabry, Mohamed Emara, Heba A. Mohamed, Shady Gomaa · 2024

Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Engineered Cementitious Composites and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheets Open

Mohamed Emara, Mohamed Salem, Heba A. Mohamed, Hamdy Shehab, Ayman El‐Zohairy · 2023

This study evaluates the performance of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams enhanced in shear using Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs) and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs). The experimental study encompasses fifteen RC beams. Thi…

The impact of utilizing UHPFRC in beam-column joints with different patterns of transverse reinforcement Open

Ayman Abdo, Heba A. Mohamed, Talaat Ryad, Sayed Ahmed · 2023

This research studies and assesses the possibility of employing UHPFRC in exterior beam-column joints (BCJs). Eight specimens with various concrete material characteristics and steel reinforcing details are cast and examined under repeated…

Seismic response of post-tension shear walls – Outrigger structure Open

Mohamed Husain, Hilal Hassan, Heba A. Mohamed, Saeed Elgharbawy, Abouzeid M. Heba , et al. · 2022

This research was conducted by combining two structural systems: post-tensioned core walls and an outrigger in a 40-story building. A Vierendeel outrigger system was applied to one and two stories, and a comparison between models was perfo…

Digital Technology in Architecture and Arts - Era Challenges Open

Heba A. Mohamed, Dalia Darwish, Hanaa EL Shweekh · 2022

There are many aspects of human qualities that represent the artist`s psychology and appear in his artworks.Modern art is linked to the artist`s psychology and creativity , and the research deals with the concept of creativity through psyc…

Enhancement of circular RC columns using steel mesh as internal or external confinement under the influence of axial compression loading Open

Mohamed Emara, Mostafa S. Rizk, Heba A. Mohamed, Mahmoud Zaghlal · 2021

Reinforced concrete (RC) columns cannot get supreme confinement by using the customary steel stirrups reinforcement because of the requirements for the spacing distances between the stirrups in addition to concrete continuance trouble. For…

Design and Analysis of Ribbed Raft Foundation Resting on Swell-Shrink Soils Open

Norhan Khedr, Hamdy Shehab Eldin, Alaa Ata, Heba A. Mohamed · 2021

Expansive soils shrink and swell with drying and wetting cycles.The shrink-swell capacity of expansive soils can result in differential movement beneath foundations which is a very common cause of foundation problems.Ribbed slab, often cal…

The seismic response of structural outrigger systems in the tall buildings Open

Mohamed Husain, Hilal Hassan, Heba A. Mohamed, Eman Elgharbawy · 2021

One of the advanced structural systems that have been applied in tall buildings to improve the building strength during quake loads is the outrigger system. Most of the previous researches interested to study the behavior of steel outrigge…

SEISMIC ANALYSIS OF BRIDGE BEARINGS USING DIFFERENT SHEAR MODULUS Open

M. Husain, Heba A. Mohamed, Ayman M. Aboraya · 2020

Throughout seismic actions, several factors affect the behavior of RC bridges.The shear modulus of the elastomeric bearings pads is one of these most important factors.Elastomeric bearing pads are usually existed at the ends of the bridge …

Progressive Collapse of RC Box Girder Bridges due to Seismic Actions Open

Heba A. Mohamed, M. Husain, Ayman M. Aboraya · 2020

Most of the recent studies focus on the progressive collapse of ordinary structures due to gravity and blast loads. A few focus on studying progressive collapse due to seismic actions, especially of bridge structures. The past major earthq…

Strengthening of Corroded RC Bridge Piers Subjected to Seismic Loads Using UHPFRC Jacketing Open

Heba A. Mohamed, Mohamed Husain, Sayed M. Ahmed · 2020

Corrosion of steel reinforcement is the main damage issue for the efficiency and performance of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers located in aggressive environments. In this study, the possibility of strengthening corroded RC bridge pi…

Effect of using swimmer bars on the behavior of normal and high strength reinforced concrete beams Open

Heba A. Mohamed · 2015

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