Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Alwathaf
Professor
Major: Structural Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering Department
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Email:
Extention: 4029
Profiles:
COURSES TAUGHT
- Design of reinforced concrete
- Design of steel structures
- Advanced structural analysis
- Finite element structural analysis
- Advanced Steel and Composite Structures
- structural analysis
- Strength of Materials
ACADEMIC RANKS
| Rank | University | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Sana'a University | Yemen | 2018 |
| Associate Professor | Sana'a University | Yemen | 2012 |
| Assistant Professor | Sana'a University | Yemen | 2006 |
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Specialization | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ماجستير | University of Jordan | Civil Engineering/ Structural Engineering | الأردن | June / 2002 |
| دكتوراة | University Putra Malaysia | Structural Engineering | ماليزيا | May / 2006 |
| بكالوريوس | Sana’a University | Civil Engineering | اليمن | May / 1994 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Job Title | Institute | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Civil and Architectural Engineering Department | Emirate International University | October / 2019 - October / 2021 |
| Postgraduate Program Coordinator | Sana’a University | January / 2019 - January / 2021 |
| Professor of Structural Engineering | Sana’a University | May / 2018 - January / Present |
| Executive Manager of Engineering Consultancy Centre | Sana’a University | January / 2012 - January / 2016 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- • Investigate and study analytically and experimentally the structural behaviour of Load bearing masonry systems, Reinforced concrete structures, and Steel structures. • Modelling and nonlinear analysis of structures using Finite Element Method (FEM). • Investigate the behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with FRP. • Assessment and rehabilitation of concrete, masonry, and steel structures. • Investigate the structural behavior of light–gauge steel tubular columns filled with concrete containing recycled concrete and pavement aggregate
RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh, Aref A. Abadel, Rabin Tuladhar, Ahmed Hasan Alwathaf, Moncef L. Nehdi (2023) Progressive collapse resistance of post-fire cellular beam-column substructures with various web-opening shapes Structures, 1, 55, 2023, 1874–1893
- Al-Jolahy, A. H., Alwathaf, A. H. and Al-Mansour, A. A. (2019) Construction Practice and Structural Performance of Yemeni Traditional Minarets Masonry International, Vol.30, No. 1, 2019, pp. 1-12
- Alwathaf, A. H., Ohu, R. B., Jaafar, M. S. and Aznieta, F. N. (2016) Analytical Investigation of concrete beams reinforced with embedded CFRP plates The Indian Concrete Journal, Vol. 90, Issue 6, 2016, pp. 58-68
- Alwathaf, A. H. (2014) Development of 3D Finite Element Code of Incompatible Displacement Mode for Flexural Analysis Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering , Vol. 39, No. 8, 2014, pp. 6009-6016
- Al-Amoudi, M. and Alwathaf, A. H (2014) The Behaviour of Hollow Concrete Block Masonry under Axial Compression Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2014, pp. 32–53
- Alwathaf, A. H., Thanoon, W. A. and Jaafar, M. S. (2014) Finite-Element Analysis of an Alternative Masonry Wall System Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings , Vol. 168, No. 4, 2014, pp. 237–250
- Alwathaf, A. H., Jaafar, M. S. Thanoon, W. A., and Noorzaei, J. (2011) Stress-Strain Relationship for Masonry Modelling International Building & Infrastructure Technology Conference (BITECH2011), JUNE 7–8, 2011
Published Books:
- Deformability Of Concrete Beams Reinforced With Embedded CFRP Plates (2023) New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction RESEARCH PUBLISHING
- (2018) REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN Sana'a University Publications
THESIS SUPERVISION
| Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Explosion Effect on Non-Lateral Load Resistance System of Structure Buildings- Numerical Study | University of Science and Technology | 2021 |
| Numerical Investigation Of Beam-Column Connections In Precast Concrete Buildings For Collapse Mitigation | University of Science and Technology | 2019 |
| Analytical Investigation of Local Hollow Concrete Block Masonry Subjected to Axial and Eccentric Loads | University of Science and Technology | 2019 |
| Comparison of the Behavior of RC Beams with Flexural and Shear Openings under Different Strengthening Methods | University of Science and Technology | 2018 |
| Structural Behaviour of Brick Masonry Walls under Axial Compression | Sana’a University | 2016 |
| The Behaviour of Reinforced & Non- Reinforced Hollow and Grouted Concrete Block Walls under Axial Compression | University of Science and Technology | 2014 |
| Production Of High Strength Concrete Using Local Materials | Sana’a University | 2010 |
