Academic Staff

COURSES TAUGHT

Design of Steel Structures
Design of Reinforced Structures
Bridges Engineering
Matrix Structural Analysis

ACADEMIC RANKS

Rank	University	Country	Date
Professor	University of Jordan	Jordan	2018
Associate Professor	University of Jordan	Jordan	2010
Assistant Professor	University of Jordan	Jordan	2004

QUALIFICATION

Degree	Institute	Specialization	Date
Phd	Oxford Brookes	Structures	February 2003
Masters Degree	University of Jordan	Structures	May 1998
Bachelors Degree	University of Jordan	Civil Engineering	May 1995

WORK EXPERIENCE

Job Title	Institute	Country	Time Period
Vice Dean of School of Engineering	The University of Jordan		September 2018 - September 2021

RESEARCH INTERESTS

RESEARCHES & PUBLICATIONS

Y. Murad, M. Abdel-jaber and n. Shattarat (2021) Torsional behaviour of high strength concrete beams with spiral reinforcement. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, Australian Journal of Structural Engineering
Y. Murad, M. Abdel-jaber and N. Shattarat (2021) Shear Strength of Light-Weight Reinforced Concrete Beams with Continuous Rectangular Spiral Reinforcement. International Journal of Civil Engineering, International Journal of Civil Engineering
Nasim Shatarat, Rozan Hunifat, Yasmin Murad, Hasan Katkhuda and M.Abdel-Jaber (2020) Torsional capacity of reinforced concrete beams with different configurations of welded and unwelded transverse reinforcement. Structural Concrete Journal, 2019
Beale R.G, and Shatarat N.K (2020) “Properties of tube and fitting scaffold connections under cyclical loads”. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Volume 168
Beale R.G, and Shatarat N.K (2019) Cyclic Loading Applied to Sleeve Couplers for Tube and Fitting Scaffolds. , volume 37
Nasim Shatarat, Abeer Abed Alhaq, Hasan Katkhuda (2019) Investigation of axial compressive behavior of reinforced concrete columns using Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Recycled Asphalt Pavement aggregate. Construction and Building Materials, Volume 217, pp 384-393
Anis Shatnawi, Wassel AL Bodour and Bashar Tarawneh (2019) Empirical Formulas to Predict the Axial Capacity of Driven Piles Using In-Situ Dynamic Load Testing Data. International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing (IJMLC), Vol. 9, No. 2
R. G. Beale, N. K. Shatarat and M. A. Shehadeh (2019) Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Spigot Connections under Cyclic Loading. Advanced Steel Construction, an Int. Journal (IJASC), Vol. 16, No. 1, pp 37-46 (2019).
Hana Naghawi, Ala’ Alobeidyee (2019) Econometric Modeling for International Passenger Air Travel Demand in Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 3 (2019)
D. J Abed and N. K Shatarat (2018) Behavior of Square Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) Under Eccentric Loading. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, No. 11, pp.532-547
Ahmad Al-Qaisia and Nasim Shatarat (2017) Nonlinear Vibration of a SWCNT with Geometrical Imperfection Using Nonlocal Elastic Theory. Journal of Modern Applied Science, Vol. 11, No.10. pp. 91-109
Hana Al-Ghanim, Aya Al-Asi and Maha Alqam (2017) Shear and Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Strengthened with CFRP Composites. Journal of Modern Applied Science, Vol. 11, No.10. pp. 110-122
Al-Lasassmeh M., Alqam M. and Beale R.G (2016) Second Order Numerical Analysis of Full-Scale Tube and Fittings Scaffold Structures with Non-linear Moment-Curvature: Comparison of 2D and 3D Models. ,
Shatarat. N, Katkhuda. H and Alqam. M (2016) Experimental investigation of reinforced concrete beams with spiral reinforcement in shear. Construction and Building Materials, Volume 125, pp 585-594
Anis Shatnawi and Khair Bsisu (2016) Experimental Investigation of Punching Shear Behavior in RC Flat Slabs Strengthened with Micro Polypropylene Fibers. ,
• Anis Shatnawi and Khair Bsisu (2016) Experimental Investigation of One-Way Shear Behavior in Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs Strengthened with Micro-Polypropylene Fibers. ,
Khair Bsisu and Anis Shatnawi (2016) Finite Element Model of Shear Behavior of R.C. Flat Slabs Strengthened with Micro-Polypropylene Fibers. ,
A. A. Alqaisia (2013) Effect of Supports Flexibility on Frequency Veering in Imperfect Beams Resting on Elastic Foundation. ,
Hashem Alkhaldi, Saad Habali, Mu’tasim Abdel-Jaber and Mohammed Ziadeh (2013) Thermomechanical analysis of reinforced concrete columns exposed to fire. Journal of Dirasat, Engineering Sciences, Vol.39, No.1. pp. 56-65
A. Qaisieh and R. Beale (2012) Steady State Response and Stability of an Elastically Restrained Tapered Beam. Advanced Steel Construction, an Int. Journal (IJASC), Vol. 10 No.1, pp. 14-32
A. A. Alqaisia, M. Abdel-Jaber and R. G. Beale (2012) Steady State Response and Stability of an Elastically Restrained Tapered Beam. Advanced Steel Construction, an Int. Journal (IJASC), Vol. 10 No.1, pp. 14-32
Ahmad Al-Qaisia and Ma’en Abel-Jaber (2011) Forced Vibrations and Stability of an Elastically Restrained Tapered Beam. ,
A.S. Shatnawi, S.Z. Al-Sadder, R. A. Othman and N. S. Ahmed (2010) Method of Characteristics For Dynamic Geometrically Non-Linear Analysis of Beams. Advanced Steel Construction, an Int. Journal , Vol. 6, No.3. pp.831-851
R. A. Damseh, A. J. Chamkha and M.Abdel-Jaber (2010) Transient Free Convection Flow of a Viscoelastic Fluid Over Vertical Surface. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Ed.31. pp. 557-564
Anis Shatnawi, Samir Al-Sadder (2010) Symmetrical and Anti-Symmetrical Buckling of Long Corroded Cylindrical Shell Subjected To External Pressure. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, Vol. 4 No. 2
F.H. Al-Qarud, A.S. Shatnawi, and R.G. Beal (2010) Influence of Partial Loading on the Behaviour of Pallet Rack Structures. Advanced Steel Construction, an Int. Journal , Vol. 6 No.2
R. G. Beale, M. H. R. Godley (2009) Rotational Strength and Stiffness of Tube and Fitting Scaffold Connectors. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 162
Samir Al-Sadder, Anis Shatnawi (2008) Equilibrium Configurations of Heavy Elastica Beams Under Unilateral Contact Constraints. ,
Anis S. Shatnawi, Abdel-Qader S. Najmi and Iyad M. Ammarin (2008) Nonlinear Seismic Response of Base Isolated Frame Structures Using Rubber Bearings. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.2 No. 2 (2008) pp.152-171
Robert. G Beale, Ma’en Abdel-Jaber and Anis Shatanawi, (2008) Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Comparison of Second Order Analysis of Pallet Rack Structures with Non-Linear Moment-Curvature for Semi-Rigid Connections. ,
Anis S. Shatnawi, Ma'en S. Abdel-Jaber, and Khaled Z. Ramadan (2008) Effect of Jordanian Steel Blast Furnace Slag on Concrete Hot-Asphalt Mixes. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.2, No. 3, (2008) pp197-207
Khaled Ramadan, Ma’en Abdel-Jaber and Anis Shatanawi (2008) Effect of Jordanian Steel Blast Furnace Slag on Asphalt Concrete Hot Mixes. ,
A. A. AL-Qaisia, M. Abdel-Jaber and R.G Beale (2008) Nonlinear natural Frequencies of an Elastically Restrained Tapered Beam. JOURNAL OF SOUND AND VIBRATION, Vol. 313 (2008) 772–783
R.G Beale and M.H.R Godley (2007) Characteristic Rotational Strength of Putlog Connectors. ,
Shatnawi and M. Abdel-Jaber (2007) Buckling of Stepped Non-Uniform Long Cylindrical Steel Sell Subjected to External Pressure. ,
A. Shatnawi and M. Abdel-Jaber (2007) Dynamic Behaviour of Slender Steel Beams Under Large Deflection by the Method of Characteristics. ,
A. Shatnawi and M. Abdel-Jaber (2007) Non-linear Natural Frequencies of a Taperred Cantilever Beam. ,
A. Shatnawi and M. Abdel-Jaber (2007) Effect of Axial Stiffness of Stability Frame. ,
. (2007) Nonlinear Natural Frequencies and Frequency Veering of a Beam with an Arbitrary Initial Rise Supported by Flexible Ends and Resting on Elastic Foundation. Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 11, No.3. pp. 165-171
Ma’en Abdel-Jaber, Anis Shatnawi (2007) Guidelines for Shear Strengthening of Beams Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) Plates. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering , Vol.1, No. 4, (2007) pp. 327-335.
R. G. Beale and M. H. R. Godley (2007) Characteristic Rotational Strength of Putlog Connectors. ,
R.G Beale and M.H.R Godley (2005) A theoretical and experimental investigation of pallet rack structures under sway. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol 62-2006, pp. 68-80
R.G Beale and M.H.R Godley (2005) Numerical study on semi-rigid racking frames under sway. Journal of Computers and Structures, vol 83 – 2005, pp. 2463-2475
M. T. Alkhamis, F. A. Almottiri. Mu’tasim Abdel-Jaber and Maen Abdel-Jaber (2004) Construction on Petroleum Saturated Media. Journal of Soil Mechanics and Foundation, Vol. 15, No. 2
Beale R G and Godley M H R (2004) An investigation into pallet rack structures under sway. ,
Beale R G and Godley M H R (2004) An investigation into the factors affecting the accuracy of beam-end connector tests in pallet rack structures. ,
R.G Beale and M.H.R Godley (2003) Numerical Study on Semi-Rigid Racking Frames. ,
. (2000) An investigation into the influence of semi-rigid connections on the behaviour of beam column design, The Institution of Structural Engineers. ,

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Conference Title	Type of Participation	Date
Fifth International Conference of Thin-Walled Structures	Paper/Poster	September 2008
6th International Conference on Steel and Structural Engineering (ICSAS'07)	Paper/Poster	July 2007
The Third International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2007),	Paper/Poster	September 2007
The Second International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation	Paper/Poster	July 2004
The Ninth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing	Paper/Poster	September 2003

CONSULTING & TRAINING COURSES

Title	Location	Date

THESIS SUPERVISION

Title	Location	Date
Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Variable Compressive Strength Using Near Surface Mounted Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strips (NSM-CFRP)	University of Jordan	2020
Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with variable compressive strength values using externally bonded carbon fiber plates	University of Jordan	2019
Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with variable compressive strength values using externally bonded carbon fiber plates	University of Jordan	2019
Flexural Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete T-Beams Using External Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers	University of Jordan	2019
Shear Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete T-Beams Using Externally Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer	University of Jordan	2019
Flexural Behavior of Light-Gauge Steel Box Sections Filled with Normal and Recycled Aggregates Concrete	University of Jordan	2018
Enhancing mechanical behavior of plain concrete using Forta-Fi fiber	University of Jordan	2017
Torsional behavior of high strength beams with spiral reinforcement.	University of Jordan	2017
Effect of Shear Reinforcement Ratio on Biaxial Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Square Beams	University of Jordan	2017
Behavior of light-gage steel columns filled with light-weight aggregate concrete	University of Jordan	2017
Experimental Study on Longitudinal Joints of Cast-in-Place Prestressed Multibox Girder Bridges Made of Fiber Reinforced Polymer	University of Jordan	2017
Flexural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Made with Two Types of Coarse Recycled Aggregates; RCA and RAP	University of Jordan	2017
Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Recycled Asphalt Pavement Aggregates	University of Jordan	2016
Cross-Sectional Size Effects on CFRP- Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Concentric and Eccentric Loadings	University of Jordan	2016
Behavior of reinforced concrete columns with recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) aggregate under uniaxial loading	University of Jordan	2016
Effects of Using Oil Shale Ash in Concrete Mixes on the Behavior of reinforced concrete beams	University of Jordan	2015
Strengthening of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Reused Steel and Wrapped with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)	University of Jordan	2015
Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)	University of Jordan	2015
Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites with Different Orientations	University of Jordan	2015
Shear Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites	University of Jordan	2014
Evaluating Ductility Factor of Ordinary Moment Resisting Steel Frames With Bracing Systems	University of Jordan	2014
Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Using Carbon Fiber Polymers	University of Jordan	2014
Axial Compressive Strength for Short Concrete Columns Reinforced with Reused Steel and Wrapped with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)	University of Jordan	2014
Effect of Different Percentages of Tuff Aggregate on the Compressive Strength of Light Weight Concrete	University of Jordan	2014
Second Order Analysis of Numerical Modeling of Full-Scale Tube and Fitting Scaffold Structures with Non-Liner Moment-Curvature: Comparison of 2D and 3D Models	University of Jordan	2013
Slenderness Effects on CFRP-Confined Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Eccentric Loadings	University of Jordan	2013
Effect of vertical irregularities on the response of R/C frame structures subjected to a wide range of earthquake excitations	University of Jordan	2009
Experimental investigation on the effect of steel fibers on the shear and flexural strength of reinforced concrete beams	University of Jordan	2008
Steel fiber influence on the behavior of reinforced concrete columns and walls	University of Jordan	2008
Effect of cases of loading and base-plate stiffness on the behavior of three-dimensional steel pallet rack system	University of Jordan	2007

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP

Title	Location	Date
Intuition of Structural Engineering / UK	United Kingdom	2000