PROFILE SUMMARY
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Dr. Majid Ali has an overall 20 years of rich teaching, research and professional industry experience with a total of around 200 publications including 37 Impact Factor journal papers having cumulative ISI impact factor of >225. He is basically a civil engineer (Professional Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council, PEC) having qualifications of bachelors with gold medal, masters with highest position and doctor of philosophy with five impact factor journal publications. He is an HEC (Higher Education Commission Pakistan) Approved PhD Supervisor. He is an active reviewer for many R&D funding proposals etc for National Science Centre Poland, Elsevier (one of world’s largest publisher), KU Leuven (Belgium), HEC and Pakistan Science Foundation. He was included in list of Young Productive Scientists of Pakistan. He acted as program evaluator from PEC for the accreditation of bachelors of civil engineering and allied disciplines at various institutes across country. He has been a member of engineering curriculum review and development committee for updating civil engineering national curriculum on outcome-based education. He is also convener of University Health, Safety and Security Committee at CUST. Before joining academia, he worked as structural design engineer having ten years of association with NESPAK, one of leading consultants of Pakistan.
QUALIFICATION PhD Seismic-Resistant Housing (Natural Fibre Concrete) The University of Auckland, New Zealand 2013 MSc Structures University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan 2006 -
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Professor Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad Since – 2020 Associate Professor Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad 2016 – 2019 Assistant Professor Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad 2015 – 2016 Assistant Professor Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad 2014 – 2015
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE Senior Engineer Structure Section, NESPAK Islamabad Office 2007 – 2014 Engineer Structure Section, NESPAK Islamabad Office 2004 – 2007 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES PEC Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS 1. Seismic-resistant design 2. New construction technologies for seismic-resistant housing 3. Use of natural fibers as construction materials 4. Natural fiber reinforced concrete RESEARCH SUPERVISION 1. PhD Potential Utilization of Wheat Straw in Concrete for Pavement Applications from Engineering Perspectives 2. PhD Precipitation variability in connection with various potential determinants 3. MS Seismic Performance of Unreinforced and Reinforced Brick Masonry Structures by Numerical Modeling for Design Optimization 4. MS Experimental Properties Evaluation of Fiber Reinforced Concrete related to Canal-lining 5. MS Comparison of Plain Concrete and Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams With Different Flexural and Shear Reinforcement. 6. MS Reduction of Reinforcement Using Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete in Slabs under Impact Loading 7. MS Feasibility of Natural Fiber Reinforced Stabilized-Earth-Brick in Masonry to Promote Sustainability 8. MS Investigation on Concrete Slab having Jute Fibers and GFRP Rebars for Bridge Deck Application 9. MS Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Pavement 10. MS Experimental Investigation on Properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Related to Bridge Piers 11. MS Comparative Analysis and Design of Elevated Water Tank using Conventional and BIM Approach 12. MS Investigation of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete Having GFRP Rebars in Slabs Under Impact Loading 13. MS Dynamic Behavior of Prototype Interlocking Plastic-block Structure Using Locally Developed Low-cost Shake Table 14. MS Effect of Jute Fibers and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebars in Concrete for Bridge Girder Applications 15. MS Model Updating for a Simple Structure against Impact Loading 16. MS Behavior of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete having Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebars for Possible Application in Bridge Pier 17. MS Use of Jute Fibre Reinforced Concrete having GFRP Rebars in Thin Shear Wall to Avoid Catastrophic Failure 18. MS Optimization of Jute Fibre Content in Concrete Slabs having GFRP Rebars against Impact Loading 19. MS Effect of Diaphragm on Dynamic Behavior of Interlocking Plastic-Block Structure with Different Elements Pattern 20. MS Dynamic Response of Interlocking Plastic-Block Walls with Diaphragm using Numerical Approach 21. MS Consequences of Block-Return on Dynamic In-Plane Behavior of Interlocking Plastic Block Walls 22. MS Compressive Behavior of Interlocking Plastic Block Structural Elements 23. MS Impact Resistance of Concrete Wall having Jute Fibers and GFRP Rebars 24. MS Effect of Block-Return on Out-of-Plane Behavior of Interlocking Plastic-Block Walls under Harmonic Loading 25. MS Out-of-plane Behavior of Prototype Interlocking Plastic-block Wall with Opening Under Harmonic Loading 26. MS Out-of-plane Behavior of Prototype Interlocking Plastic-block Solid Wall Under Harmonic Loading 27. MS Improvement in Properties of Concrete using Hybrid Fiber and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag 28. MS Effectiveness of Jute Fibers and GFRP Rebars on the Structural Behavior of Concentric Rectangular Concrete Columns 29. MS Structural Behavior of Eccentric Square Columns having Jute Fibre Reinforced Concrete and GFRP Rebars 30. MS Numerical Study of Far and Near-Fault Ground Motion Effects on Elevated Water Tank 31. MS Mechanical, Dynamic and Absorption Properties of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Rigid Pavements Application 32. MS Comparison of different structural systems with regard to given seismic forces for a given building (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 33. MS Comparison Between Static and Dynamic Analysis of Multistory Structures (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 34. MS Comparative study of seismic analysis of regular and irregular multistory building (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 35. MS Comparative Studies of Special Moment Resisting Frames And Intermediate Moment Resisting Frames I n Moderate Seismic Zones (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 36. MS Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Multi Story Building with Different Soil Conditions in Different Seismic Zones (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 37. MS Effect of Structure Period on Earthquake Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Structures (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 38. MS Comparative Study of Analysis and Design of High Rise Building With and Without Shear Wall (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 39. MS Influence of diaphragm acting upon seismic response of high rise moment resisting building frames (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 40. MS Analysis of Lattice Structures Based on Changed Earthquake Criteria Prevalent in the Area and its Utilization (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 41. MS Comparison of Effect of Wind and Earthquake Forces on High‐Rise Buildings With Seismic Design Provisions (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 42. MS Comparison of Seismic Response of a Building for Different Categories of Underlying Soil (UET Taxila, Pakistan; Role: Industry Advisor) 43. MS Identification of an Efficient Method for Practicing Designers to Incorporate Soil-Structure Interaction Effects 44. MS Sustainable Framework on Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete to Control water losses in Canal Lining 45. MS Capacity of CFRC interlocking blocks (The University of Auckland, New Zealand; Role: Academic Advisor) 46. MS Properties of concrete having used petrol-engine oil and assorted proportions of banana fibers 47. MS Dynamic analysis of confined brick masonry structure 48. MS Improvement in behavior of RC beam-column joint with jute fibers and GFRP rebars 49. MS Optimization of locally available jute fibers as discrete reinforcement for concrete 50. MS Axial capacity of circular jute fiber-reinforced-concrete columns having GFRP rebars 51. MS Influence of banana fiber and used diesel engine oil in mechanical properties of concrete 52. MS Mechanical, dynamic and absorption properties of concrete with hybrid natural fibers of varying lengths 53. MS Influence of varying length hybrid fibers and ground granulated blast furnace slag on properties of concrete 54. MS Impact of COVID-19 on local construction industry and challenges to manage resources within projects during pandemic condition 55. MS Comparative analysis of delay assessment technique on the real-life contract application 56. MS BIM based energy management for sustainable facility management 57. MS Effect of slenderness on the behavior of interlocking plastic-block structural elements under compression 58. MS Properties of concrete having used petrol-engine oil and varying lengths of banana fibers (Status: In progress) 59. MS Comparative life cycle assessment of as-planned and as-built commercial building in Pakistan (Status: In progress) 60. MS Properties and life cycle assessment of conventional concrete having steel fibers and recycled pet bottle particles (Status: In progress) 61. MS Structural response of rigid pavement designed using properties of sustainable concrete having banana fiber and banana leaf ash (Status: In progress) 62. MS Impact of freeze-thaw on mechanical properties of concrete having hybrid fibers for pavement application (Status: In progress) 63. MS Evaluating mechanical properties of rubberized concrete containing tire crumb rubber as fine aggregate replacement (Status: In progress) JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS Adnan, M., Khalid, F. and Ali, M., “Compressive Behavior of Interlocking Plastic Blocks Structural Elements Having Slenderness”, Buildings , volume 12(12), 2257, 2022 Farooqi, M.U., and Ali, M., “A study on natural fibre reinforced concrete from materials to structural applications”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering , Pages: 1-21, 2022 Khan, M., Cao, M., Xie, C., and Ali, M., “Effectiveness of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete under compression”, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Volume 16, e00941, Pages: 1-12, 2022 Affan, M., and Ali, M., ” Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Conditions for Pavement Applications”, Construction & Building Materials, In printing, 2022 Khan, M., Cao, M., Shu, S. H., and Ali, M., ” Properties of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete exposed to different surrounding conditions”, Construction & Building Materials, In printing, 2022 Afraz, A., and Ali, M. “Effect of banana fiber on flexural properties of fiber reinforced concrete for sustainable construction”. Engineering Proceedings , Volume 12(1), Paper 63. 2021 Zaman, A., Khalid, F., and Ali, M. “Provisions of Sustainability in Structural Design Approaches in Different Codes”. “, Key Engineering Materials , Volume 896, Pages: 149155. 2021 Khan, M., Cao, M., Xie, C., and Ali, M., “Efficiency of basalt fiber length and content on mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid fiber concrete”, Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures , Volume , Pages: ffe.13483 (1-18), 2021. Khan, M., Cao, M., Xie, C., and Ali, M., “Experimental and analytical study of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete prepared with basalt fiber under high temperature “, Fire and Materials , Volume 30, Pages: fam.2968 (1-22), 2021. Din, H.U, Waris, I., Rizwan, O.B., and Ali, M., ” Energy Dissipation in 3D Structure having Multiple Uplifts During Dynamic Loading”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering , In printing, 2020 Khan, M., and Ali, M., “Optimization of Concrete Stiffeners for Confined Brick Masonry Structures”, Journal of Building Engineering , In printing, 2020 Ahmed, S., and Ali, M., ” Use of agriculture waste as short discrete fibers and glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer rebars in concrete walls for enhancing impact resistance”, Journal of Cleaner Production , Volume May, Pages: 122211, 2020 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M., “Cracking behaviour and constitutive modelling of hybrid fibre reinforced concrete “, Journal of Building Engineering , Volume 30, Pages: 101272(1-15), 2020 Khan, M., Rahman, A., and Ali, M., “Efficiency of silica-fume content in plain and natural fiber reinforced concrete for concrete road “, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 244, Pages: 118382 (1-12), 2020 Qamar, F., Thomas, T. and Ali. M., “Improvement in lateral resistance of mortar-free interlocking wall with plaster having natural fibres”, Construction and Building Materials Volume 234, Pages: 11387(1-14), 2019 Farooqi, M.U., and Ali. M., ” Effect of pre-treatment and content of wheat straw on energy absorption capability of concrete”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 224, Pages: 572-583, 2019. Qamar, F., Thomas, T. and Ali. M., “Assessment of mechanical properties of fibrous mortar and interlocking soil stabilised block (ISSB) for low-cost masonry housing”, Materials de Construction, 2019. Hussain, T., and Ali, M., “Improving the impact resistance and dynamic properties of jute fiber reinforced concrete for rebars design by considering tension zone of FRC”, Construction and Building Materials , In printing, 2019. Khan, M., and Ali, M., “Improvement in concrete behavior with fly ash, silica-fume and coconut fibres”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 203, Pages: 174-187, 2019. Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M., “Effect of Basalt Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Calcium Carbonate Whisker-Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 192, Pages: 742-753, 2018 Khan, M., and Ali, M., “Effect of super plasticizer on the properties of medium strength concrete prepared with coconut fiber”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 182, Pages: 703-715,2018 Farooqi, M.U., and Ali. M., “Contribution of plant fibers in improving the behavior and capacity of reinforced concrete for structural applications”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 182, Pages: 94-107, 2018 Qamar, F., Thomas, T. and Ali. M., “Use of natural fibrous plaster for improving the out of plane lateral resistance of mortarless interlocked masonry walling”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 174, Pages: 320-329, 2018 Khan, M., and Ali, M., “Effectiveness of hair and wave polypropylene fibers for concrete roads”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 166, Pages: 581-591, 2018 Ali, M., “Role of post-tensioned coconut-fibre ropes in mortar-free interlocking concrete construction during seismic loadings”, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering , Volume 22(4), Pages: 1336-1343, 2018 Zia, A. and Ali, M., ” Behavior of fiber reinforced concrete for controlling the rate of cracking in canal-lining”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 155, Pages: 726-739, 2017 Khan, M. and Ali, M., “Use of glass and nylon fibers in concrete for controlling early age micro cracking in bridge decks”, Construction and Building Materials , Volume 125, Pages: 800-808, 2016 Ali M., “Use of coconut fibre reinforced concrete and coconut-fibre ropes for seismic-resistant construction” Materials de Construction Volume 66 (321), e073, 2016 Qamar F., Ali M., “Modification of traditional supporting steelwork system for non-standard structures”, Engineering Structures Volume 96, Pages: 153-159, 2015 Tang, Z., Ali, M. and Chouw, N., “Residual compressive and shear strengths of novel coconut-fibre-reinforced-concrete interlocking blocks”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 66 , Pages: 533-540, 2014 Ali M., “Seismic performance of coconut-fibre-reinforced-concrete columns with different reinforcement configurations of coconut-fibre ropes”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 70, Pages: 226-230, 2014 Ali, M., Briet, R. and Chouw, N. , “Dynamic response of mortar-free interlocking structures”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 42 , Pages: 168-189, 2013 Ali, M. and Chouw, N. , “Experimental investigations on coconut-fibre rope tensile strength and pullout from coconut fibre reinforced concrete”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 41, Pages: 681-690, 2013 Ali, M., Li, X. and Chouw, N. , “Experimental investigations on bond strength between coconut fibre and concrete”, Materials & Design, Volume 44, Pages: 596-605, 2013 Ali, M., Gultom, R. J. And Chouw, N. , “Capacity of innovative interlocking blocks under monotonic loading”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 37, Pages: 812-821, 2012 Ali, M., Liu, A., Sou, H. and Chouw, N., “Mechanical and dynamic properties of coconut fibre reinforced concrete”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 30, Pages: 814-825, 2012 Shah, A. A., and Ali, M. “An overview on the need for automatic structural detailing of area elements in BIM tools”. Engineering Proceedings, Volume 22(1), Paper 23. 2022 Ahmed, S., and Ali, M. “Performance Evaluation of Jute-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Walls with GFRP Reinforcement for Impact Energy Dissipation”. Engineering Proceedings, Volume 22(1), Paper 21. 2022 Khan, S.S., and Ali, M. “Short-Term and Long-Term Needs for Sustainable Concrete—An Overview”. Engineering Proceedings, Volume 22(1), Paper 14. 2022 Afraz, A., and Ali, M. “Effect of banana fiber on flexural properties of fiber reinforced concrete for sustainable construction”. Engineering Proceedings, Volume 12(1), Paper 63. 2021 Farooqi, M., and Ali, M., “Effect of fibre content on splitting-tensile strength of wheat straw reinforced concrete for pavement applications”, Key Engineering Materials , Volume 765, Pages: 349-354, 2018 Khan, U., A., Jahanzaib, M., H., Khan, M., and Ali, M., “Improving the tensile energy absorption of high strength natural fiber reinforced concrete with fly-ash for bridge girders”, Key Engineering Materials , Volume 765, Pages: 335-342, 2018 Qamar, F., Thomas, T., and Ali. M., “Contribution of sisal reinforced plaster in out of plane resistance of masonry column”, Key Engineering Materials , Volume 765, Pages: 343-348, 2018 Zia, A. and Ali, M., (2018). “Effectiveness of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete in enhancement of long-term durability of hydraulic structures”. Materials Science Forum , Volume 923, Pages: 125-129, 2018 Ali, M., “Natural Fibres as construction materials”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology , Volume 3(3), Pages: 80-89, 2012 Ali, M., “Coconut fibre – A Versatile Material and its Applications in Engineering”, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology , Volume 2(9), Pages: 189-197, 2011 CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS Jabbar, J., and Ali, M. “Water absorption of concrete having PVC and glass mix”. 1stInternational Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 768. 2022 Ahmed, S., and Ali, M. “An overview on gravity load carrying capacity and lateral load resistance of interlocking block structures”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 754. 2022 Yaseen, F., Qadeer, A., and Ali, M. “An overview of Construction projects to deal with COVID-19”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 740. 2022 Ahmed, U., Ahmed, T., and Ali, M. “A review on compressive behaviour of cotton fiber reinforced concrete columns”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 263. 2022 Ahmed, U., Ahmed, T., and Ali, M. “Workability of cotton yarn fibre reinforced concrete for easy pouring”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 262. 2022 Ahmed, T., Ahmed, U., and Ali, M. “Potential of hemp fibre in improving the performance of concrete canal-lining”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 261. 2022 Khan, S.R., and Ali, M. “An Overview on Relation Between Energy and Facility Management Models Using BIM Tools”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 694. 2022 Ali, M.A., and Ali, M. “An overview on selection of appropriate delay analysis technique”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 667. 2022 Illyas, H., and Ali, M. “Dynamic properties of structure using snapback test”. 1stInternational Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 653. 2022 Adnan, M., Khalid, F., and Ali, M. “An overview on the compressive behaviour of mortar free slender wall”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 650. 2022 Arshad, A., and Ali, M. “A critique on non-automation of seismic design of RCC members from forces calculation to rebars detailing in BIM tools”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 401. 2022 Jabbar, J., and Ali, M. “An overview on improvement of concrete properties with wastes”. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences (ICEANS2022), Konya, Turkey. May 13-14. Paper 317. 2022 Khan, S., and Ali, M. “Short-term and Long-term Needs for Sustainable Concrete – An Overview”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 9195. 2022 Abbas, S.A., and Ali, M. “Potential of Wastes as possible Construction Materials: A Review”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 6731. 2022 Khan, M.J., and Ali, M. “A review on the correlation between damage stages in structure lifespan and structural health monitoring”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 6640. 2022 Rafi, G., and Ali, M. “Effect of Jute Fibers on Behavior of RC Beam Column Joint”. 12thInternational Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 5334. 2022 Khattak, S.U., and Ali, M. “Different Aspects of Interlocking Blocks Geometry: From Literature Perspective”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 4267. 2022 Abideen, Z.U., and Ali, M. “Improvement in damping of concrete with combined effects of banana fibers and used-diesel-engine-oil”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 4045. 2022 Abrar, M., and Ali, M. “Damping of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Concrete”. 12thInternational Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 3777. 2022 Hasan, B., and Ali, M. “Behavior of SMRF and IMRF RC Building During Earthquake – A Review”. 12th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2022) “Integrating Technology in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. May 13-14. Paper 0362. 2022 Das, A. J., and Ali, M. “Flexural Capacity of Recycled Plastic Corrugated Sheet”. 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering (ICACEE 2022), Taxila Pakistan. February 22-23. Paper 178. 2022 Iqbal, A., and Ali, M. “An overview on need for automatic structural detailing of line elements in BIM tools”. 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering (ICACEE 2022), Taxila Pakistan. February 22-23. Paper 172. 2022 Ilyas, H., and Ali, M. “Low price instrumentations for structural health monitoring – A review”. 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering (ICACEE 2022), Taxila Pakistan. February 22-23. Paper 148. 2022 Ullah, S., and Ali, M. “Economization of Stiffeners Considering Near- Fault Ground Motion Effects on Confined Brick Masonry Structures”. 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering (ICACEE 2022), Taxila Pakistan. February 22-23. Paper 132. 2022 (Best Paper Award) Ali, W., Khalid, S., Saad, M.S., Sudheer, M., and Ali, M. “Sustainable Concrete: A review”. 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil & Environmental Engineering (ICACEE 2022), Taxila Pakistan. February 22-23. Paper 171. 2022 Hassan, B., and Ali, M. “Potential of used-petrol-engine-oil as an admixture in cement composites: A detailed review”. 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development ICCESD 2022, Khuna, Bangladesh. February 10-12. Paper 01141. 2022 Abideen, Z. U., and Ali, M. “Effects of the combined use of banana fiber and used-diesel-engine oil on the workability of concrete”. 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development ICCESD 2022, Khuna, Bangladesh. February 10-12. Paper 01140. 2022 Abrar, M., and Ali, M. “A review on the hybridization of varying length natural fibers for cement composites”. 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development ICCESD 2022, Khuna, Bangladesh. February 10-12. Paper 01138. 2022 Das, A. J., and Ali, M. “An overview on different reinforcing bars from manufacturing to strengthening element”. 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development ICCESD 2022, Khuna, Bangladesh. February 10-12. Paper 01137. 2022 Khalid, S., Saad, M.S., Ali, W., Sudheer, M., and Ali, M. “Behaviour of concrete at high temperature: A review”. 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development ICCESD 2022, Khuna, Bangladesh. February 10-12. Paper 01133. 2022 Das, A. J., and Ali, M. “An Overview on Different Corrugated Sheets from Manufacturing to Housing Element”. International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology (ICA-EAST 2021), Erzurum Turkey. December 15-17. Paper 147. 2021 Abideen, Z. U., and Ali, M. “Potential of Used Diesel Engine oil as An Admixture in Cement composites: A detailed review”. International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology (ICA-EAST 2021), Erzurum Turkey. December 15-17. Paper 144. 2021 Hassan, M. S., Khalid, S., Ali, W., Sudheer, M., and Ali, M. “Review On Potential Of Waste Materials As Fire-Resistant Materials”. International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology (ICA-EAST 2021), Erzurum Turkey. December 15-17. Paper 141. 2021 Abrar, M., and Ali, M. “Workability of Concrete Having Hybrid Natural Fibers of Different Lengths for Easy Pouring”. International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology (ICA-EAST 2021), Erzurum Turkey. December 15-17. Paper 136. 2021 Das, A. J, and Ali, M. “Energy absorption capabilities of recycled-plastic reinforcing bars for earthquake resistant housing construction”. Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Australia, November 25-26. Ahmed, S, and Ali, M. “Influence of jute fibers in dissipating energy caused by impact loading on reinforced concrete”. International Symposium on blast and impact resistant materials for civil engineering (SBIRMCE), Malaysia, November 16. Paper BIRM21111. 2021 (Best Paper Award) Abrar, M., and Ali, M. “Bleeding in banana, rice-husk and yarn fiber reinforced concrete and its effect on compressive strength of FRCs”. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil and Earthquake Engineering, 8th October, Peshawar, Pakistan. Paper 20. 2021 Ahmed, S, and Ali, M. “Influence of jute fibers in dissipating energy caused by impact loading on reinforced concrete”. International Symposium on blast and impact resistant materials for civil engineering (SBIRMCE), Malaysia, November 16. Paper BIRM21111. 2021 (Best Paper Award) Abrar, M., and Ali, M. “Effect of Banana fibers on the enhancement of compressive toughness of Reinforced Concrete Columns –A Review”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 113. 2021 Ullah, S., and Ali, M. “Sustainability Aspects in Seismic Performance of Confined Masonry Structures: A Review”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 118. 2021 Ullah, S., and Ali, M. “Treatment of Natural Fibers for Improving Cement Composites Behavior-An Overview”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 149. 2021 Hassan, B., and Ali, M. “Workability of Concrete Having Used Petrol Engine Oil and Banana Fibers”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 123. 2021 Hassan, B., and Ali, M. “A Review on Durability Methods for Natural Fibers in Polymer Matrices from Sustainability Aspects”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 155. 2021 Das, A. J., and Ali, M. “Recycling of waste plastic with least effect to environment: A review”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 153. 2021 Rehman, A., and Ali, M. “Effectiveness of Hybrid Fibers in Cementitious Composites Towards Sustainability: A Review”. International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California – USA. July 29-30. Paper 147. 2021 Ejaz, A., and Ali, M. “Limitations of Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional for Structural Design Output: A Review of Frame Building”. International Congress on Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering, Ataturk University, Turkey. June 20-23. Pages 93-96. 2021 Ahmad, W., Gul, S., and Ali, M. “Review on Flaws In Concrete and its Structural Performance”. International Congress on Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering, Ataturk University, Turkey. June 20-23. Pages 231-233. 2021 Dodhy, M.H., Farooqi, M.U., and Ali, M. “Utilization of Natural Fibers in Construction Industry: A Review”. International Congress on Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering, Ataturk University, Turkey. June 20-23. Pages 466-468. 2021 Ullah, I., Farooqi, M.U., and Ali, M. “Modern Classification of Link Road. An Overview”. International Conference on Computational Civil Engineering Empower The Digital Transition In The Construction World, Iasi Romania. May 27-29. Paper 45. 2021 Zaman, A., Khalid, F., and Ali, M. “Provisions of Sustainability in Structural Design Approaches in Different Codes”. 6th International Conference on Building Materials and Construction, National University of Singapore, Singapore. March 11-14. Paper BC21-1034. 2021. Shehryar, A., and Ali, M. “Improvement In Impact Resistance Of GFRP Reinforced Concrete Wall Panels Using Jute Fibres”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 18. 2020 Sudheer, M., and Ali, M. “Behavior of interlocking plastic-block wall with opening under harmonic loading using locally developed shake table”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 58. 2020 Afzal, S., and Ali, M. “Out-of-plane behavior of mortar-free interlocking solid-walls under seismic loading – A review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 73. 2020 Shah, M., Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “Use of admixtures in improving bonded asphalt overlay on concrete pavements-A critical review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 74. 2020 Ali, SZ., Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “Assessment of asphalt overlay performance over concrete bridge deck”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 77. 2020 Abbas, A., Ejaz, A., and Ali, M. “Utilization of Natural Fibers in Concrete for Improving Behavior of Non-Structural Elements – A Review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 78. 2020 Rahman, MU., Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “Use of BIM Tools In Highway Transportation System In Developed Countries – A Review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 79. 2020 Din, HU., and Ali, M. “Energy Dissipation in 3D Structure With Multiple Uplifts at Column Bases”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 80. 2020 Waris, I., and Ali, M. “Finite Element Modelling Of Uplift In Structures – A Review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 81. 2020 Raza, W., Khalid, F., and Ali, M. “A review on observed flaws in bricks and their possible sustainable remedies for local construction”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 82. 2020 Kiani, MBT., and Ali, M. “Seismic Analysis and Design of Elevated Water Tower – A Review”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 84. 2020 Bashir, A., Gul, S., and Ali, M. “A critical review on limitations of non-linear analysis of multi-storey structures”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 85. 2020 Tariq, MA., Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “A Review On Different Influential Factors And Techniques For Evaluating Bonding Between Asphalt Overlay And Concrete Pavement”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 87. 2020 Rahman, AU., and Ali, M. “Influence of Jute Fibre and GFRP Rebars in Compressive and Dynamic Behavior of Prototype Thin Shear Concrete Walls”. 11th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC2020) Integrating Innovation and Sustainability in Civil Engineering”, NED-UET / IEP Karachi, Pakistan. March 13-14. Paper 87. 2020 Sudheer, M., and Ali, M. “Behaviour of interlocking block structures under dynamic loading: A review” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 231. 2019 Ejaz, A., and Ali, M. “Development of empirical relation for moment capacity of a concrete Prototype Bridge Deck slab reinforced with GFRP Rebars and jute Fibres” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 218. 2019 Rehman, AU., and Ali, M. “Behavior of Thin Shear Concrete Walls During Earthquakes in Last Decade” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 217. 2019 Ullah, F., and Ali, M. “A review on replacement of steel with GFRP rebars in fiber reinforced concrete eccentric rectangular columns” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 216. 2019 Ahmed, S., and Ali, M. “Impact resistance investigation of fibre reinforced concrete having GFRP rebars in last two decades” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 214. 2019 Farooq, J., and Ali, M. “Model updating for a simple structure against impact loading” 2nd International Conference on “Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC-2019)”, Mehran UET Jamshoro, Pakistan. December 05-07. Paper 165. 2019 Ahmed, T., Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “Compressive behaviour of rice straw reinforced concrete for rigid pavements” 8th Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE), Sanya, China. November 12-15. Paper CMSE3781. 2019 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M. “Strength Properties of Multi-Scale Hybrid Fiber Reinforced
Concrete”. 1st Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE). CUST Islamabad Pakistan. August 01. Paper 101. 2019Ajaz, N., Rashid, A. and Ali, M. “Relationship between energy dissipation and column uplift in simple 3D structure during dynamic loading” 9th International Conference On Advances in Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering, London, UK. July 20-21. Paper ACSM-19-323. 2019 Farooqi, MU., and Ali, M. “Construction practices for first ever wheat straw reinforced concrete pavement for light traffic”. 5th International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technology, Kingston University, London, UK. July 14-17. Paper ID SCMT5169. 2019 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M. “Influence of CaCO3 whiskers, steel fibers and basalt fibers hybridization on flexural toughness of concrete”. 5th International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technology, Kingston University, London, UK. July 14-17. Paper IDSCMT5118. 2019. Qamar, F., Thomson, T., and Ali, M. “Effect of natural fibrous plaster on lateral resistance of mortarless interlocking wall”. 5th International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technology, Kingston University, London, UK. July 14-17. Paper IDSCMT5149. 2019. Affan M., and Ali, M. “Compressive Behavior of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Freeze-Thaw Cycles”, International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference, Trabzon, Turkey. April 17-20. Paper CE-SE-088, 2019. Zahid M., and Ali, M. ” Behavior of jute fiber reinforced stabilized earth-brick to improve load carrying capacity”, International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference, Trabzon, Turkey. April 17-20. Paper CE-G-060, 2019. Safdar M.M.B., and Ali, M. “Robot structural analysis for practising designers in developing countries – challenges and their solution”, International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference, Trabzon, Turkey. April 17-20. Paper CE-SE-160, 2019 Khan, F., and Ali, M. “Behavior of interlocking plastic-block structure under harmonic loading using locally developed low-cost shake table”, Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Perth, Australia. November 16-18. Paper 51, 2018 Qamar, F., Qin, S. and Ali, M. “Estimating seismic resistance of fibrous plastering effect on mortar less interlocked masonry walling with finite element modelling”, Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Perth, Australia. November 16-18. Paper 22, 2018 Ali, M. “Awareness of preparedness in institutional buildings of developing countries for a disaster”, Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Perth, Australia. November 16-18. Paper 14, 2018 Hussain, T., and Ali, M. “Utilization of FRC tension zone for reinforcement reduction in slabs- a simplified approach”, Annual Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Technical Conference, Fredericton, Canada. June 13-16. Paper MA22, 2018 Waqas M., and Ali, M. “An Efficient Approach to Incorporate Soil-Structure Interaction Effects for Practicing Engineers”, ASCE IACGE Conference on “Geotechnical and Seismic Research and Practices for Sustainability”, Chongqing, China. October 20-21. Vol. 304, pp 639-651, 2018 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M. “Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete for the Application of Bridge Deck”, 3rd FRC International Workshop “Fibre Reinforced Concrete: from Design to Structural Applications” – ACI-fib-RILEM Joint Workshop, Desenzano, Lake Garda, Italy. June 28-30. Paper 053, 2018 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M. “Experimental and empirical study of basalt fiber reinforced concrete”, Annual Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Technical Conference, Fredericton, Canada. June 13-16. Paper MA39, 2018 Qamar, F., Thomson, T., and Ali, M. “Effect of sisal fibrous mortar in improving out of-plane resistance and damping ratio of masonry column”, Annual Canadian Society for Civil Engg Technical Conference, Fredericton, Canada. June 13-16. Paper ST119, 2018 Sudheer, M., Farooqi, M.U., and Ali, M. “Case study: Flaws of concrete roads in Pakistan – possible reasons and remedial measures”, Annual Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Technical Conference, Fredericton, Canada. June 13-16. Paper TR47, 2018 Batool, K., and Ali, M,, “Construction practices of masonry houses in private societies of developing countries from seismic resistance aspects”, Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engg Technical Conf., Auckland, New Zealand. April 13-15., Paper P2.01, 2018 Ismail, S., Tariq, S., Gul, S., and Ali, M,, “Seismic Construction Practices of Commercial RCC Buildings via Visual Inspection in Developing Countries”, Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engg Technical Conf., Auckland, New Zealand. April 13-15., Paper P1.35, 2018 Qamar, F., Thomas, T. and Ali. M,, “Effect of rice straw reinforced plaster in improving out-of-plane resistance of mortar-free interlocking column”, Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engg Technical Conf., Auckland, New Zealand. April 13-15., Paper P1.12, 2018 Khan, M., Cao, M., and Ali, M., “Effect of CaCO3 Whisker, Steel Fiber and Basalt Fiber Content on Compressive Energy Absorption of Concrete”, Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engg Technical Conf., Auckland, New Zealand. April 13-15., Paper P1.10, 2018 Khan, M., Khan, U., A., and Ali, M., “Flexural properties of high strength coconut fiber reinforced concrete for earthquake resistant structures”, Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engg Technical Conf., Auckland, New Zealand. April 13-15., Paper P1.11, 2018 Tariq, S., Ismail, S., and Ali, M., (2017). Seismic Risk Assessment of Residential RCC Buildings with Street Survey in Urban Areas of Developing Countries. Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Canberra, November 24-26. Paper 423 Batool, K., Ayaz, G., and Ali, M., (2017). Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Brick Masonry Houses with Street Survey in Developing Countries. Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Canberra, November 24-26. Paper 425 Hayat, A. Khan, H., Haq, R. U. and Ali, M., (2017). Use of Pine-Needle Reinforced Composites in Kashmir, Pakistan – A Critical Review. Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Canberra, November 24-26. Paper 450 Anwar, G., Khan, S. A., and Ali, M., (2017). Earthquake Risk Assessment using PSHA in ArcGIS for developing countries – An easy and quick approach. Annual Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference, Canberra, November 24-26. Paper 451. Farooqi, M. U. and Ali, M., (2017). Effect of fibre content on compressive strength of wheat straw reinforced concrete for pavement applications. 2nd International Conference on Frontiers of Composite Materials, Melbourne Australia, November 15-17. Paper 136 Liaqat, Z., Khan, M. and Ali, M., (2017). Increasing flexural toughness with natural fibers and silica fume in concrete for structural applications. 5th International Conf. on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2017) Karachi Pakistan, July 14-15. Paper 32 Rehman, A., Khan, M., and Ali, M., (2017). Utilization of high strength coconut fiber reinforced concrete in bridge pier. 5th International Conference on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2017) Karachi Pakistan, July 14-15. Paper 31. Farooqi, M. U. and Ali, M., (2017). Short-term durability of wheat straw reinforced concrete for pavement applications. 5th International Conference on Infrastructure Engineering in Developing Countries (IEDC-2017) Karachi Pakistan, July 14-15. Paper 30. Paper got selected for UNIVERSITY TRAVEL GRANT Ali, M. (2017). Evacuation of institutional buildings during a disaster in developing countries: from planning to implementation. NZSEE Conf., Wellington, New Zealand. April 27-29. Paper 0220. Khan, M. and Ali, M. (2017). Earthquake-resistant brick masonry housing for developing countries: An easy approach. NZSEE Conf., Wellington, New Zealand. April 27-29. Paper 0054 Farooqi, M. U. and Ali, M. (2016). Flexural behaviour of wheat straw reinforced concrete for pavement applications. 36th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Cardiff, UK. September 5-6. Paper 44 Farooqi, M. U. and Ali, M. (2016). Compressive behavior of wheat straw reinforced concrete for pavement applications. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technology, Las Vegas, USA. August 7-11. Paper 231. Paper got selected for HEC TRAVEL GRANT Ali, M. and Chouw, N. (2013). Influence of post-tensioned ropes on the dynamic response of mortar-free interlocking structures in earthquakes. 10th Int. conf. on Urban EQ Engg, Tokyo Institute of Technology. Japan. Mar 1-2. Paper 04-048. Selected for Tokyo Institute of Technology TRAVEL GRANT Ali, M., R. Briet, S. Bai & N. Chouw (2013). Seismic performance of mortar-free interlocking column. NZSEE Conf., Wellington, New Zealand. April 26-28. Paper 40 Ali, M., B. Nolot & N. Chouw (2011). Behaviour of coir fibre and rope reinforced concrete members with debonding length. 9th PCEE, University of Auckland, New Zealand. April 14-16. Paper 131 Ali, M., H. Sou, A. Liu and N. Chouw (2010). Effect of fibre content on dynamic properties of coir fibre reinforced concrete beam. NZSEE Conf., Wellington, New Zealand. March 26-28. Paper 43 K. Twigden, X. Li, Ali, M., C. Oyarzo-Vera & N. Chouw (2010). Effect of harmonic sequence on structures. NZSEE Conf. 2010. Paper 37 Ali, M., & N. Chouw (2010). Consequence of crack development for dynamic behavior of coir fibre reinforced concrete beams. 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conf. on EQ Engg., Toronto, Canada. July 25-29. Paper 341 Ali, M., 2010. Coconut fibre – A Versatile Material and its Applications in Engineering. 2nd International conference on “Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies(SCMT)”, June 28-30, Ancona, Italy. Pp.1441-1454 Ali, M., & N. Chouw (2009). Dynamic testing of coir fibre reinforced concrete beam. 8thInt. conf. on SILOS , Uni. of Adelaide, Australia. Dec. 2-4. 137-144 Ali, M., & N. Chouw (2009). Coir fibre& rope reinforced concrete beam under dynamic loading. AEES Conf., New Castle, Australia. Dec. 11-13. Paper 4 Ali, M., 2009. Natural fibres as construction materials. 11th Int. Conf. on Non-conventional Materials & Technologies (NOCMAT), September 6-9, Bath, UK. Paper 34 on CD. Ahmad, S. and Ali, M. 2006. Comparative study of analysis and design of high-rise building in non-seismic and different seismic zones. 2nd Asian Concrete Federation (ACF) International Conference, November 20-21, Bali, Indonesia. Pp 204-215 Ali, M., 2009. Properties of natural fibre reinforced concrete. International conference on “Natural fibres – Materials low Carbon Future”, organized by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM 3), Dec. 14-16, London, UK. Paper Ref. 04 (Presentation only) Ali, M., Li, X. and Chouw, N. 2010. Coir fibre and rope reinforced concrete columns under harmonic loading. Annual New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Technical Conference, , March 26-28, Wellington, New Zealand. Paper reference 43 (Abstract only). -