Dr. Faisal Shalabi

fshalabi@kfu.edu.sa

RANK: Associate Professor

EDUCATION:

·      Ph.D. Civil Engineering/ Geotechnical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA,  2001.

·      M.Sc. Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan,  1992.

·      B.Sc.  Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan,  1990.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

·     Tunneling and underground structure behavior.
·     Rock Mechanics & Rock Behavior.
·     Soil Mechanics and Soil Behavior.
·     Deep Foundation.
·     Soil improvement.
·     Earth dam Engineering.

Publications:

·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Talat Bader (2012) "Effect of sand densification due to pile-driven on pile side resistance" Paper is accepted for ASEA-SEC conference, Australia

·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Edward J. Cording, and Stanley Paul (2012) "Concrete segment tunnel lining sealant performance under earthquake loading", Paper is accepted for publication in to Journal of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.

 ·     F. Shalabi, I. Asi, and H. Qasrawi. (2010) "Use of steel slag to improve the engineering properties base-course materials". Proc. Of the Int. Engineering Conference on Hot Arid Regions. Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 ·     Omar Al Hattamleh, Faisal Al-Shalabi, Hussam Al Qablab, Taleb Al-Rousan (2010) "Effect of grain crushing and bedding plane inclination on Aqaba sand behavior". Bull Eng Geol Environ.

 ·     Omar Al Hattamleh, B. Muhunthan and Faisal Shalabi. (2009), "Numerical simulation of fabric anisotropy and strain localization of sand under simple shear", International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics.

 ·     Hisham Y. Qasrawy, Faisal I. Shalabi, and Ibrahim M. Asi. (2009)" Use of low CaO unprocessed steel slag in concrete as fine aggregate". Construction & Building Materials.
 

 ·     Asi, Ibrahim, Shalabi, Faisal, and Naji, Jamil (2009) "Use of basalt in asphalt concrete mixes" Construction & Building Materials.
 

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Husam A. Al-Qablan, and Omar H. Al-Hattamleh. (2009) " Elasto-plastic behavior of Raghadan Tunnel based on RMR and Hoek-Brown classifications". Geotechnical and Geological Engineering journal.
 

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Edward J. Cording, and Stanley Paul (2007) "Sealant behavior of gasketed-segmental concrete tunnel lining". Paper published in the 4^th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece.

 ·     Qasrqai, Hisham Y., Shalabi, Faisal I, and Asi, Ibrahim M. (2007) "Effect of unprocessed Steel Slag on the strength of concrete when used as Fine Aggregate". Paper published in ACI-KC 2^nd International Conference, Kuwait.

 ·     Ibrahim M. Asi, Hisham Y. Qasrqai, and Faisal I. Shalabi (2007) "Use of Steel Slag Aggregate in Asphalt Concrete Mixes". Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. 34: 902-911.

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Edward J. Cording, and Omer Al-Hatamleh (2007) "Estimation of Rock Engineering Properties Using Hardness Tests". Engineering Geology Journal. 90. 138-147.

 ·     Shalabi, F. (2005). “FE Analysis of Time-Dependent Behavior and Excavation Sequence of Tunneling in Squeezing Ground Using Two Different Creep Models”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 20(3), 271-279.

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi, Edward J. Cording, (2005). "3D-Finite Element Analysis of Segmental Concrete Tunnel Lining Deformation and Moments under the Effect of Static and Earthquake Loading". Proc. 11^th  IACMAG Conference, Torino, Italy. 19-24 June..

 ·     Shalabi, F. (2004). “Assessment of Tunnel Design Based on Different Empirical Approaches: Case Study in Jordan”, Proc. Int. Conf. On Structural and Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology, Mansoura-Egypt.

 ·     Abdullah Assa’ad, Faisal I. Shalabi (2004). “Strength Improvement of Compacted Fly Ash-Soil Mix Using Lime and Cement”. Dirasat, 31 (2), 205-214.

 ·     Cording, E. J., Paul, S., and , Shalabi, F., (2001),” Performance of Concrete Segments Gaskets for the Inland Feeder Tunnel”, Unpublished Report, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi (2001). "Behavior of Gasketed Segmental Concrete Tunnel Lining" Ph.D. Thesis. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA

 ·     Cording, E. J., Paul, S., Rood, M., Shalabi, F., and Lee, S. (1998), “Testing Program for Selection of the Joint System for Concrete Segments for the LA Metro Red Line Extension Tunnel”. Unpublished Report, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.

 ·     Faisal I. Shalabi (1992). "Unconsolidated Undrained Shear Strength of Some Selected Compacted Soils in Jordan. Master Thesis. Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

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