Proceedings of the 9th International Conference
on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering (ICCSTE 2024)

June 13 - 15, 2024 | Chestnut Conference Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

The following papers were presented at the 9th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering (ICCSTE 2024)



INSYDE-BI: A Flood Damage Model for Residential Buildings in Burundi
Authors: Cyriaque Bizimana, Mario Di Bacco, Anna Rita Scorzini


Strategic Shear Wall Placement for Enhanced Seismic Resilience
Authors: Khelaifia Akram, Salah Guettala, Nesreddine Djafar Henni, Rachid Chebili


Flexural Performance of a Pultruded GFRP Short Beam with Reinforced Concrete Infill
Authors: Zongjun Li, Sanket Rawat, Paul Hazell, Biruk Hailu Tekle, Zhengliang Liu, Amar Khennane, Hongxu Wang


Effect of Cap Stiffness and Soil Dilatancy in Pile Groups Subjected To Lateral Loads
Authors: Javier Perez Espinoza, Jorge Palomino Tamayo, Karena Quiroz Jiménez


Case Studies of Sandy Fouled Ballast and the Impact on the Hydraulic Behaviour
Authors: Ahmed Nabil Ramadan, Jinxi Zhang, Li Zhang, Yaqi Zhang, Peng Jing


Impact of Ground Tire Rubber (GTR) on Asphalt Properties and Long-Term Performance
Authors: Enohmbey Chubisong Moses, Yoshitaka Kajita


Integration of 4D BIM, PtD and databases to improve OHS and knowledge management in construction
Authors: Elmer Bandan Cajavilca, Fabrizio Sobenes Guevara, Goyo Alvarez Alvarez


Enhancing Urban Regeneration and Encouraging Community Participation: Insights from the UAE
Authors: Wael Sheta


Behavior of Externally Reinforced Post-Tensioned Shear Walls under Lateral Loads
Authors: Ghida Edlebi, Adnan Masri, Nour Wehbi, Oussama Baalbaki


Spectral Dynamic Analysis of Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) Configurations in an Irregular Building
Authors: Gianjairo M. Orellana, Brithney C. Ramos, Francisco Velásquez, Joan R. Casas2, Rick M. Delgadillo


Evaluating a Novel Yielding Damper for Enhanced Performance in Steel Beam-to-Column Connections
Authors: Mohammad Almohammad-albakkar, Zaid Al-Sadoon


ENERGY FEASIBILITY WITH BIM OF A MULTIFAMILY BUILDING IN JULIACA-PERU
Authors: Julio Christian Quesada LLanto, Yeni Madera Arnao, Ronald Rusbell Madera Arnao


Monitoring of Global Warming Effecs in High Alps
Authors: Yunlu Bai, Francesco Calvetti


Flexural Performance of a Pultruded GFRP Short Beam with Reinforced Concrete Infill
Authors: Zongjun Li, Sanket Rawat, Paul Hazell, Biruk Hailu Tekle, Zhengliang Liu, Amar Khennane, Hongxu Wang


Effect of Cap Stiffness and Soil Dilatancy in Pile Groups Subjected To Lateral Loads
Authors: Javier Perez Espinoza, Jorge Palomino Tamayo, Karena Quiroz Jiménez


Synergising Lifecycle Project Management for Sustainability: Towards a Streamlined Approach through different Project Phases
Authors: Martin Wogan, Nijanthan Mohan, Gertraud Wolf, Nazereh Nejat, Karsten Menzel, Rolf Gross


Case Studies of Sandy Fouled Ballast and the Impact on the Hydraulic Behaviour
Authors: Ahmed Nabil Ramadan, Jinxi Zhang, Li Zhang, Yaqi Zhang, Peng Jing


Integration of 4D BIM, PtD and databases to improve OHS and knowledge management in construction
Authors: Elmer Bandan Cajavilca, Fabrizio Sobenes Guevara, Goyo Alvarez Alvarez


Analysis of Soil Periods through Strong Motion Records by the Horizontal-To-Vertical Spectral Ratio Method in the District Of Chorrillos, Lima, Peru
Authors: Carlos Huamán-Binda, Juan Paulino-Solano, Carmen Ortiz-Salas


Enhancing Urban Regeneration and Encouraging Community Participation: Insights from the UAE
Authors: Wael Sheta


Bond Behavior of Ribbed Steel Bars or Seven-wire Strands in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete: A Numerical and Analytical Investigation
Authors: Zaher Alkurdi


An Experimental Study of a Novel Type of Steel Plate Shear Wall with Diagonal Tension Field Guiding Stiffeners
Authors: Masoud Hoseinzadeh Asl, Fatemeh Es’haghioskui


Life Cycle Analysis of Light Weight Artificial Aggregates for Sustainable Construction
Authors: Narinder Singh, Jehangeer Raza


Numerical Investigation on Buckling Response of Cylindrical Steel Storage Tanks Under Static Loading
Authors: Shafqat Ullah, Iraj H. P Mamaghani


Quantifying the Monetary Impact of Schedule and Cost Risks in Construction Projects
Authors: Essam Zaneldin, Waleed Ahmed


Evaluation of the stress history in a tailings dam raising stages: A study based on Finite Element Method (FEM) methodology
Authors: Nicole Valery Ildefonso Uribe, Janpier Suarez


Design for the improvement of soils with liquefaction potential using Rammed Aggregated Piers
Authors: Aaron Alvarez, Martin Morales, Paulo Arones


Multiple Tmds On Motion Reduction Of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Authors: Wei-Ren Chen, Shing-Na Wu and Bang-Fuh Chen


Structural Evaluation of Shiplap Hinge Joint Using Empirical and Strut-and-Tie Methods
Authors: Shaymaa Obayes, Monique Head


Flexural Assessment of Existing Slab Bridges in The Pacific Northwest Region Under Long-Duration Earthquake Effects
Authors: Shaymaa Obayes, Monique Head


Case Slope Stability Planning and Structural Strengthening of Fuel Storage Tanks in Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: Mudji Irmawan Arkani, Yerry Kahaditu Firmansyah, Afif Navir Refani


A Review of Optimization of Limestone and Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Concrete Mixtures for 3d Printing
Authors: Tariro Emily Ndarowa, Jeffrey Mahachi, Bolanle.D. Ikotun


The Use of Geopolymers in Warm Mix Asphalt Technology – A Review
Authors: Tado Shoke, Bolanle Deborah Ikotun, Jeffery Mahachi


Neural predictional of Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Containing Metakaolin at High Temperatures
Authors: Hamidreza Moradi, Seyed Amir Hossein Hashemi


Finite Element Modelling of Shear Critical Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt Fibres and Basalt Bars
Authors: Shahrukh Shoaib, Tamer El-Maaddawy, Hilal El-Hassan, Bilal El-Ariss


Numerical Study on Flexural Response of Cement Mortars Fortified with Sustainable Graphene Derivative
Authors: Mohammad Zuaiter, Tae-Yeon Kim, Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub, and Fawzi Banat


Flexural Behaviour of Domestic Cross-Laminated Timber Considering Glued Edge Joint
Authors: Meng-Ting Tsai, Tzu-Jung Kuo, Min-Jay Chung, Yu-Hsin Huang


Development of Carbonation-Cured Alkali-Activated Slag Masonry Units
Authors: Joud Hwalla, Hilal El-Hassan


Investigating the Durability of Bent and Straight Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Rebars in Harsh Marine Environments: Pilot Study
Authors: Ahmed Khalil, Rami Hawileh, Mousa Attom


Increase in the axial resistance of concrete walls for buildings through the application of Carbon Fiber Polymers
Authors: LENIN MIGUEL BENDEZU ROMERO, ELENA ESPINOZA MUÑOZ, LUIS SANTA CRUZ DELGADO


Sustainable Concrete Design Using Brown Chicken Eggshell to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Authors: Camila Sulen, Diego Celis, Sandra Rodriguez, and Manuel Muñoz


Effect of Recycled Fine Aggregates on the Performance of Slag-Fly Ash Blended Geopolymer Masonry Mortar
Authors: Elen Abuowda, Hilal El-Hassan, Tamer El-Maaddawy


Exploring the Role of Additive Manufacturing in Green Building Materials and Energy Technology
Authors: Essam Zaneldin, Amged Elhassan, Waleed Ahmed


Experimental Studies on Fly Ash Gypsum Slurry in Aggressive Environment
Authors: Revathi V, Jayanthi S, Vijayashankar T, Saravanaganesh S


Optimization of CF-GP Blended Electrically Conductive Concrete
Authors: Mona El-Hallak, Abdulkader El-Mir, Omar Najm, Hilal El-Hassan, Amr El-Dieb


Determination of Optical Constant of a Clear Glass Material using Spectrophotometer Measurements
Authors: Maatouk Khoukhi


Effect of Temperature on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars in Moist Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Mouaz Chkhachirou, Hilal El-Hassan, Tamer El-Maaddawy


Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Made With Recycled Concrete Aggregates and Glass Fibers
Authors: Mohammed Abughali, Hilal El-Hassan, Tamer El-Maaddawy


Setting Time and Workability of Geopolymerized Fly Ash-Phosphogypsum Paste and Mortar
Authors: Jabulani Matsimbe, Megersa Dinka1, David Olukanni, Innocent Musonda


Comparative Assessment of the Leaching Properties of Fly Ash and Phosphogypsum Disposed of in South Africa
Authors: Jabulani Matsimbe, Megersa Dinka, David Olukanni, Innocent Musonda


Effect of Optical Fibers on Selected Characteristics of Concrete
Authors: Abel Belay, Julita Krassowska


Experimental Investigation Of Mechanical Performance Of Rubberized Fiber Reinforced Concrete Made Of Recycled Plastics
Authors: Mizan Ahmed, Gary Bullock, Mohamed Emara, Khaled Sennah


Activation of Cementless Binder Based on Volcanic ash and Calcium Carbide Residue
Authors: Jad Bawab, Amr El-Dieb, Hilal El-Hassan, Jamal Khatib


Compressive Strength and Packing Density in Conventional Concretes
Authors: Daniela Ortiz, Diego Jiménez, Andrés Restrepo, César Echavarría


Finite Element Analysis of Slab Deflection Due To Construction Loads
Authors: Jaurelle Keugong Foula, Georges El-Saikaly, Ahmad Abo El Ezz


Experimental Investigation of Cement Mortar Incorporating Stone Powder and Admixtures
Authors: Kiran Devi, Babita Saini, Paratibha Aggarwal, Harkirat Singh


Orthotropic plate analysis model for estimating live load moment and deflections in reinforced concrete bridge deck slabs between longitudinal girders
Authors: Kousai Razouk, Aravindan Ramadoss, Khaled Sennah, Ahmed Hamed