Journals
Conferences
Dissertations
Journals
- Elhadary M., Bediwy A., Elshaer A. (2024), Novel steel connection for modular houses in indigenous communities: An experimental study. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Volume 220, 2024, 108850.
- Vasilopoulos, S., McTavish, K., Elshaer A. (2024), Governing Lateral Load on Tall Buildings in Canadian Regions. Sustainability 2024, 16, 6757.
- Al-Chalabi, R., Elshaer, A., & Aboshosha, H. (2024). Enhancing LES efficacy in wind load evaluation of low-rise buildings using synthesized inflow turbulence. Journal of Building Engineering, 110233.
- Ali, A., Bibi, T., Elshaer, A. (2024). Improving the efficiency of a novel controlled-sliding-based isolation system for brick masonry structures. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 150(2): 04023230.
- Brown, T., Alanani, M., Elshaer, A., Issa, A. (2024). Formulation of separation distance to mitigate wind-induced pounding of tall buildings. Buildings, 14(2): 479.
- Alanani, M; Elshaer, A. (2024). Multi-objective structural layout optimization of tall buildings subjected to dynamic wind loads. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. ASCE, 150(7):
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. (2024). Aerodynamic optimization of twisted tall buildings. Wind and Structures. (accepted)
- Brown, T., Issa, A., Elshaer, A. (2024). Estimating the maximum pounding force for tall structures in proximity subjected to wind. Wind and Structures. (accepted)
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2024). Data-driven Surrogate Models for Estimating Tall Building Wind Response. Journal of Building Engineering. (under-review)
- Elhadary, M., Bediwy, A., Elshaer, A. (2024). Structural Performance of a Novel Steel Connection for Modular Houses in Indigenous Communities. Engineering Structures. (In-Press)
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2024). Performance-based layout optimization framework of tall buildings subjected to dynamic wind load. Engineering Structures. (under-review)
- Ali, A., Issa, A., Elshaer, A. (2024). A Comprehensive Review of Insulation Materials for Energy Conservation in Buildings, with a Focus on Extreme Cold Climates and Sustainable Options. Journal of Building Engineering. (under-review)
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A., Issa, A. (2024). Indigenous Housing Structural Challenges in Northern Canadian Regions: A Review and a Proposed Modular Solution. Engineering Structures. (under-review)
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2023). ANN-based optimization framework for the design of wind load resisting system of tall buildings. Engineering Structures, 285, 116032.
- Al-Chalabi, R., Elshaer, A. (2023). Aerodynamic Mitigation of Low-rise Buildings with Complex Roof Geometry. Frontiers in Built Environment, 8: 1200383.
- Abdelwahab, M., Ghazal, T., Nadeem, K., Aboshosha, H., & Elshaer, A. (2022). Performance-based wind design for tall buildings: Review and comparative study. Journal of Building Engineering, 16: 106103.
- Chen, J., Aboshosha, H., Elshaer, A., Pedro, G. (2022). Calibrated Consistent Flow Generator for Tall Building Aerodynamics using Large Eddy Simulation, Results in Engineering, Elsevier, 16: 100634.
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A. (2022). Pounding of structures at proximity: A state-of-the-art review. Journal of Building Engineering, 48: 103991.
- Ah Chin, J. A., Garcia, M., Cote, J., Mulcahy, E., Clarke, J., Elshaer, A. (2022). Structural performance of an electricity tower under extreme loading using the applied element method – A case study. Wind and Structures, 34(3): 313-319.
- Ghazal, T., Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H. (2022). Wind load evaluation on storm shelters using wind tunnel testing and North American design codes. Engineering Structures, 254: 113821.
- Koppula, R., Salem, O., Elshaer, A. (2021). Experimental Determination of the Residual Compressive Strength of Fire-Damaged Concrete Columns Retrofitted using CFRP Wrapping. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 49(3): 318-329.
- Aboutabikh, M., Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H. (2022). A Low-Cost Expandable Multi-Channel Pressure System for Wind Tunnels. Wind and Structures, 35(5): 297-307.
- Suleiman, M., Elshaer, A., Billah, M., Bassuony, M. (2021). Propagation of Mouth-Generated Aerosols in a Modularly Constructed Hospital Room. Sustainability, 13(21): 11968.
- Khaled, M. F., Aly, A. M., Elshaer, A. (2021). Computational efficiency of CFD modelling for building engineering: an empty domain study. Journal of Building Engineering, 42: 102792.
- Chen, J., Gianfelice, M., Izukawa, N., Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H. (2021). Run-Time and Statistical Pedestrian Level Wind Map for Downtown Toronto. Frontiers in Built Environment, 7: 603836.
- Elshaer, A., Abdallah, H., Bitsuamlak, G., 2019. Variation in wind load and flow of a low-rise building during progressive damage scenario. Wind and Structures, International Journal; 28(6): 389-404
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., 2018. Multi-objective optimization of tall building vents for wind-induced loads reduction. ASCE, Journal of Structural Engineering; 144(10): 04018198
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2017. Enhancing wind performance of tall buildings using corner aerodynamic optimization. Engineering Structures; 136, 133-148
- Elshaer, A., Gairola, A., Adamek, K., Bitsuamlak, G., 2017. Variations in Wind Load on Tall Buildings due to Urban Development. Sustainable Cities and Society Journal; 34, 264-277
- Adamek, K., Vasan, N., Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., 2017. Pedestrian Level Wind Assessment through City Development: A Study of the Financial District in Toronto. Sustainable Cities and Society Journal; 35, 178-190
- Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., Dagnew, A., 2016. LES evaluation for wind-induced responses of a tall building with isolated and surrounded configurations. Engineering Structures; 115, 179-195
- Elshaer, A., Mostafa, H., Salem, H., 2016. Progressive collapse assessment of multistory framed reinforced concrete structures subjected to seismic actions According to UFC guidelines for alternative path method. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering; 21(1)
- Aboshosha, H., Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2015. Consistent inflow turbulence generator for LES evaluation of wind-induced responses for tall buildings. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics; 142, 198-216.
Conferences
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2024). Layout Optimization of Tall Buildings Using Surrogate Models: A Performance-Based Wind Design Approach. 9th International Colloquium on Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Applications (BBAA). Birmingham, UK.
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2024). Machine learning based surrogate model for layout optimization frameworks: a comparative study. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Al-Chalabi, R., Elshaer, A. (2024). Mitigation of the Wind Load on Low-rise Building Using Parapets: Numerical and Experimental Studies. 9th International Colloquium on Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Applications (BBAA). Birmingham, UK.
- Al-Chalabi, R., Elshaer, A. (2024). Maximum Turbulence Frequency Impact on Pressure Evaluation on Low-rise Buildings. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Vasilopoulos, S., Elshaer, A., Alanani, M. (2024). CNN framework for analysis of tall buildings based on pattern recognition and physics-informed principles. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A., Issa, A. (2024). Wind Stations Reliability Proximate to Indigenous Regions in Canada: A Case Study. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Elhadary, M., Bediwy, A., Elshaer, A. (2024). Experimental Investigation on a Novel Steel Connection for Modular Indigenous Houses. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Ali, A., Elshaer, A. (2024). Thermal and mechanical performance of wastepaper pulp used for Ingenious modular housing in northern Canadian regions. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2023). AI-driven topology optimization framework for tall buildings subjected to dynamic wind excitation. International conference of wind engineering (ICWE). Florence, Italy.
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A. (2023). Mathematical formula to evaluate the required gap distance and impact from wind-induced pounding of tall buildings. International conference of wind engineering (ICWE). Florence, Italy.
- Vasilopoulos, S., McTavish, K., Lopez, L., Chong, K., Proulx K., Elshaer, A. (2023). Governing Lateral Load on Tall Buildings in Canadian Regions. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Brown, T., Alanani, M., Elshaer, A., Issa., A. (2023). Mathematical Formula to Evaluate the Required Gap Distance and Impact Forces from Wind-induced Pounding of Tall Buildings. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Al-Chalabi, R., Elshaer, A. (2023). Toward an efficient practice for computational wind load evaluation of low-rise buildings. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Elhadary, M., Elshaer, A., Bediwy, A. (2023). Structural performance of novel steel connection for Indigenous modular houses. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Alanani, M., Brown T., Elshaer, A. (2023). Automated shear wall layout optimization framework of tall buildings subjected to dynamic wind loads. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Abdelwahab, M., Ghazal, T., Gemayel, D., Aboshosha H., Elshaer, A. (2023). A Comparative Study and Review for Performance-Based Wind Design of Tall Buildings. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Moncton, New Brunswick.
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2022). Structural Layout Optimization of Tall Buildings Against Wind Load. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Whistler, Canada
- El-Hadary, M., Elshaer, A. (2022). Behaviour of beam-column connection of modular steel buildings. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Whistler, Canada
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A., Issa, A. (2022). Wind-induced Pounding of Tall Structures in Proximity. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Whistler, Canada
- Suleiman, M., Elshaer, A., Billah, M. (2022). Low-Rise Modular Structure Wind Load Evaluation. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Whistler, Canada
- Al-Chalabi, R., Ibrahim, M., Elshaer, A. (2022). Computational Wind Load Evaluation and Aerodynamic Mitigation of Low-Rise Building with Complex Roof Geometry Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE). Whistler, Canada
- Alanani, M., Elshaer, A. (2022). A topology optimization framework for tall buildings. GMCSEE Annual Conference, Dubai, UAE
- Suleiman, M.; Elshaer, A., Billah, M. 2021. COVID-19 modular construction. CSCE 2021 Annual Conference, Niagara Falls
- Al-Chalabi, R.; Elshaer, A. Aerodynamic mitigation of low-rise building roofs. CSCE 2021 Annual Conference, Niagara Falls
- Alanani, M; Elshaer, A. Improving wind performance of structural systems of tall buildings using topology modifications. CSCE 2021 Annual Conference, Niagara Falls
- Brown, T., Elshaer, A., 2020. Wind-induced pounding of tall buildings in proximity, World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research and Structures, Seoul, Korea
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Ansary, A., Masoud, S., 2018. Alteration of wind load on tall buildings due to fluid-structure interaction. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Conference, Fredericton, Canada.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., Abdallah, H., 2018. Progressive collapse of low-rise buildings under wind loads. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Conference, Fredericton, Canada.
- Geleta, T., Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., 2018. Assessment of wind-induced load on low-rise houses of complex roof using large eddy simulation. 7th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering, Seoul, South Korea.
- Melaku, A., Bitsuamlak, G., Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H., 2017. Synthetic inflow turbulence generation methods for LES study of tall building aerodynamics. 13th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, Florida, USA.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., 2017. Aerodynamic mitigation of tall buildings using local and global shape optimization, 14th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Montréal, Canada.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2016. Aerodynamic shape optimization of tall buildings using twisting and corner modifications. 8th International Colloquium on Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Applications, Boston, US.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2016. Aerodynamic optimization to reduce wind loads on tall buildings, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Conference, London, Canada.
- Hajra, B., Bitsuamlak, G., Aboshosha, H., Elshaer, A., 2016. Large-eddy simulation of wind-induced loads on a low-rise building with complex roof geometry. Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Conference, London, Canada.
- Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2016. Numerical evaluation of wind loads on a tall building located in a city center, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Conference, London, Canada.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2015. Aerodynamic shape optimization for corners of tall buildings using CFD. 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering. Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2015. Vibration control of tall buildings using aerodynamic optimization. 25th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics. London, Canada.
- Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A., 2014. Wind load reductions due to building corner modifications. 22nd Annual Conference of the CFD Society of Canada. Toronto, Canada.
Dissertations
- Alanani, M. (main supervisor): Structural Layout Optimization Framework of Tall Buildings Subjected to Wind Load (2020-2024, graduated)
- Roller, K. (main supervisor): Experimental Investigation of Exposed Column Base Plate Connections Subjected to Combined Axial and Bi-Directional Lateral Loading. (2022-2023, graduated)
- Brown, T. (main supervisor): Wind-Induced Structural Pounding of Tall Buildings in Proximity. (2020-2022, graduated)
- Suleiman, M. (main supervisor): Adapting modular structures for healthcare applications. (2020-2022, graduated)
- Chen, J. (co-supervisor): Numerical investigation of the built urban environment immersed in an atmospheric boundary. (2019-2021, graduated)
- Koppula, R. (co-supervisor): Experimental testing of retrofitted reinforced-concrete columns using CFRP wrapping after standard fire exposure. (2019-2021, graduated)