Publications

REFERRED JOURNAL ARTICLES

  • Ahmad, N., Rizwan, M., Ali, Q., & Khan, A. N. (2022). Static force-based seismic analysis of reinforced concrete frames having weaker beam-column joints. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering26(5), 1867-1882.
  • Ahmad, N., Sheheryar, K., Ali, Q., & Ashraf, M. (2022). Numerical modeling for nonlinear static pushover and response history analyses of Dhajji-Dewari structures. Journal of Earthquake Engineering26(10), 5338-5359.
  • Ali, Q., Ahmad, N., Ashraf, M., & Schacher, T. (2022). Seismic performance evaluation of two-story Dhajji-dewari traditional structure. International Journal of Architectural Heritage16(8), 1233-1251.
  • Ahmad, N., Rizwan, M., Ashraf, M., Khan, A. N., & Ali, Q. (2021). Seismic collapse safety of reinforced concrete moment resisting frames with/without beam-column joint detailing. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering54(1), 1-20.
  • Raheel, M., Rahman, F., & Ali, Q. (2020). A stoichiometric approach to find optimum amount of fly ash needed in cement concrete. SN Applied Sciences2(6), 1-9.
  • Ahmad, N., Shahzad, A., Rizwan, M., Khan, A. N., Ali, S. M., Ashraf, M., … & Alam, B. (2019). Seismic performance assessment of non-compliant SMRF-reinforced concrete frame: shake-table test study. Journal of Earthquake Engineering23(3), 444-462.
  • Ahmad, N., Shahzad, A., Ali, Q., Rizwan, M., & Khan, A. N. (2018). Seismic fragility functions for code compliant and non-compliant RC SMRF structures in Pakistan. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering16(10), 4675-4703.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., & Javed, M. (2018). Force reduction factor R for shear dominated low-rise brick masonry structures. Journal of Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering2(3), 14-29.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Adil, M., & Khan, A. N. (2018). Developing seismic risk prediction functions for structures. Shock and Vibration2018.
  • Sajid, H. U., Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., & Sajid, S. H. (2018). Effects of vertical stresses and flanges on seismic behavior of unreinforced brick masonry. Engineering Structures155, 394-409.
  • Ahmad, N., & Ali, Q. (2017). Displacement-based seismic assessment of masonry buildings for global and local failure mechanisms. Cogent Engineering4(1), 1414576.
  • Ali, Q., Ahmad, N., Ashraf, M., Rashid, M., & Schacher, T. (2017). Shake table tests on single-story Dhajji Dewari traditional buildings. International Journal of Architectural Heritage11(7), 1046-1059.
  • Sheheryar, R., Ahmad, N., Ashraf, M., & Ali, Q. (2017). Numerical modelling of timber braced frame Masonry structures (Dhajji Dewari). Journal of Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering2(2), 1-10.
  • Badrashia, Y. I., Alia, Q., Ashraf, M., & Rashid, M. (2016). Seismic design characterization of RC special moment resisting frames in pakistan-field survey to laboratory experiments. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS)35(2).
  • Javed, M., Magenes, G., Alam, B., Khan, A. N., Ali, Q., & Syed, A. M. (2015). Experimental seismic performance evaluation of unreinforced brick masonry shear walls. Earthquake Spectra31(1), 215-246.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2014). Earthquake loss estimation of residential buildings in Pakistan. Natural hazards73(3), 1889-1955.
  • Ali, Q., Khan, A. N., Ashraf, M., Ahmed, A., Alam, B., Ahmad, N., … & Umar, M. (2013). Seismic performance of stone masonry buildings used in the Himalayan Belt. Earthquake spectra29(4), 1159-1181.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., & Umar, M. (2013). Seismic vulnerability assessment of multistory timber braced frame traditional masonry structures. In Advanced materials research (Vol. 601, pp. 168-172). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Alam, B., & Naeem, A. (2012). Seismic vulnerability of the Himalayan half-dressed rubble stone masonry structures, experimental and analytical studies. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences12(11), 3441-3454.
  • Ali, Q., Schacher, T., Ashraf, M., Alam, B., Naeem, A., Ahmad, N., & Umar, M. (2012). In-plane behavior of the dhajji-dewari structural system (Wooden Braced Frame with Masonry Infill). Earthquake Spectra28(3), 835-858.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., & Umar, M. (2012). Simplified engineering tools for seismic analysis and design of traditional Dhajji-Dewari structures. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering10(5), 1503-1534.
  • Nakagawa, T., Narafu, T., Imai, H., Hanazato, T., Ali, Q., & Minowa, C. (2012). Collapse behavior of a brick masonry house using a shaking table and numerical simulation based on the extended distinct element method. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering10(1), 269-283.
  • Ashraf, M., Khan, A. N., Naseer, A., Ali, Q., & Alam, B. (2012). Seismic behavior of unreinforced and confined brick masonry walls before and after ferrocement overlay retrofitting. International Journal of Architectural Heritage6(6), 665-688.
  • Ali, Q., Naeem, A., Ahmad, N., & Alam, B. (2012). In-situ dynamic testing of masonry structure by means of underground explosions simulating earthquake motions, a unique case study. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering5(5), 1196-1207.
  • Ali, Q., Badrashi, Y. I., Ahmad, N., Alam, B., Rehman, S., & Banori, F. A. S. (2012). Experimental investigation on the characterization of solid clay brick masonry for lateral shear strength evaluation. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering5(04), 782-791.
  • Shah, A., Ali, Q., Alam, B., Shahzada, K., Khan, R., & Ahmad, N. (2012). Study on performance evaluation of adhesive anchors in concrete. International Journal of Advanced Structures and Geotechnical Engineering1(2), 74-78.
  • Ali, Q., Badrashi, Y. I., Ahmad, N., Alam, B., Rehman, S., & Banori, F. A. S. (2012). Experimental investigation on the characterization of solid clay brick masonry for lateral shear strength evaluation. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering5(04), 782-791.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Naeem, A., & Alam, B. (2012). Seismic performance evaluation of reinforced plaster retrofitting technique for low-rise block masonry structures. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering5(2), 193-206.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Khan, A. N., & Alam, B. (2012). Performance assessment of low-rise confined masonry structures for earthquake induced ground motions. International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering2(3), 851-868.
  • Alam, B., Javed, M., Ali, Q., Ahmad, N., & Ibrahim, M. (2012). Mechanical properties of no-fines bloated slate aggregate concrete for construction application, experimental study. International Journal of Civil & Structural Engineering3(2), 302-312.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Khan, A. N., & Alam, B. (2012). Performance assessment of low-rise confined masonry structures for earthquake induced ground motions. International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering2(3), 851-868.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. (2011). Frame-elements constitutive law for nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of masonry buildings. Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction. Singapore: Research Publishing Service.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Ashraf, M., Naeem, K., & Alam, B. (2011). Seismic structural design codes evolution in Pakistan and critical investigation of masonry structures for seismic design recommendations. International Journal of Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Research and Development1(1), 42-85.
  • Ashraf, M., Naeem Khan, A., Ali, Q., Shahzada, K., & Naseer, A. (2011). Experimental behavior of full scale URM building retrofitted with ferrocement overlay. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 255, pp. 319-323). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
  • Naseer, A., Khan, A. N., Hussain, Z., & Ali, Q. (2010). Observed seismic behavior of buildings in northern Pakistan during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. Earthquake Spectra26(2), 425-449.
  • Narafu, T., Ishiyama, Y., Okazaki, K., Ando, S., Imai, H., Pribadi, K. S., … & Turer, A. (2010). A proposal for a comprehensive approach to safer non-engineered houses. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering9(2), 315-322.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. (2010). Displacement-based earthquake loss assessment of masonry buildings in Mansehra city, Pakistan. Journal of Earthquake Engineering14(S1), 1-37.
  • Mirza, J., Riaz, M., Naseer, A., Rehman, F., Khan, A. N., & Ali, Q. (2009). Pakistani bentonite in mortars and concrete as low cost construction material. Applied Clay Science45(4), 220-226.
  • Ashraf, M., Khan, A. N., Ali, Q., Mirza, J., Goyal, A., & Anwar, A. M. (2009). Physico-chemical, morphological and thermal analysis for the combined pozzolanic activities of minerals additives. Construction and Building Materials23(6), 2207-2213.
  • Naseer, A., Jabbar, A., Khan, A. N., Ali, Q., Hussain, Z., & Mirza, J. (2008). Performance of Pakistani volcanic ashes in mortars and concrete. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering35(12), 1435-1445.
  • Ali, Q., & Naeem, A. (2007). Seismic resistance evaluation of unreinforced masonry buildings. Journal of Earthquake Engineering11(2), 133-146.
  • Ali, Q., & Khan, A. N. (2005). A critical review of the seismic hazard zoning of Peshawar and Adjoining areas. Journal of earthquake engineering9(05), 587-607.
  • Khan. A. N., Shah. A., & Ali. Q., (2001). Use of fly ash as cementitious material in concrete. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(1).
  • Ali. Q., & Hayat. Q., (2001). Slab analysis and design software based on ACI code. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(1).
  • Ali. Q., Khan. A. N., & Akbar. S., (2001). Simulated earthquake vibration tests on brick masonry model through contained underground explosions. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(2).
  • Shah. S. A. A., Kayani. M. K. R., & Ali. Q., (2000). Analysis of concrete masonry beams. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(2).
  • Ali. Q., & Khan. A. N., (2000). Effect of maximum size of aggregate and its gradation on the shear capacity of R.C beams without web reinforcement. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(2).
  • Shah. S. A. A., Kayani. M. K. R., & Ali. Q., (2000). Load transfer from high strength concrete columns through ordinary strength concrete slabs. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(1).
  • Javed, M., and Ali. Q., (2000). Shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams without web reinforcement. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(1).
  • Ali. Q., Javed. M., & Ahmad. I., (2000). Simplified equation for estimating the shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams without web reinforcement. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(2).
  • Ali. Q., (2000). The ‘3rp’ computer program for the solution of the three-reservoir problem in hydraulics. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UET, Peshawar), 19(1).

 INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

  • Ayub, M., Ali, Q., Shahzada, K., Naseer, A., & Shoaib, M. (2013). Conservation of Islamia college building in Pakistan. Procedia Engineering54, 465-471.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2012). Earthquake loss estimation of structures in Pakistan. Proceedings of the 9CUEE & 4ACEE, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. (2011). Displacement-based earthquake loss assessment of adobe buildings in Pakistan. Proceedings of the International Structural Engineering and Construction.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. (2011). Frame-elements constitutive law for nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of masonry buildings. Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction. Singapore: Research Publishing Service.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2011). Displacement-based seismic performance evaluation of Dhajji structural systems. Proceedings of the Masonry society-11NAMC, Minnesota.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., Ali, Q., & Aziz, S. (2011, April). Development of fast building seismic screening (FBSS) method. In International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Ahmad, N., Badrashi, Y. I., Ali, Q., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2011, April). Development of displacement based method for seismic risk assessment of RC building stock of Pakistan. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Paper (No. 11).
  • Ahmad, N. A. V. E. E. D., Crowley, H. E. L. E. N., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. A. I. S. A. R. (2010). Simplified formulae for the displacement capacity, energy dissipation, and characteristic vibration period of brick masonry buildings. Proceedings of the International Masonry Society11(2), 1385-1394.
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., & Ali, Q. (2010). Derivation of displacement-based fragility functions for masonry buildings. In Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering.
  • Ahmad, N., Ali, Q., Crowley, H., & Pinho, R. (2010). Displacement-based seismic risk assessment of stone masonry buildings of Pakistan. In 3rd Asia conference on earthquake engineering Bangkok, Thailand (electronic source) (Vol. 8).
  • Ali, Q., Schacher, T., Ashraf, M., Naeem, A., & Alam, B. (2010). In-plane behavior of full scale Dhajji walls (wooden braced-frame with stone infill) under quasi-static loading. In Proceedings of the 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Toronto, Canada.
  • Ali, Q., Naeem, A., Ashraf, M., Ahmed, A., Alam, B., Fahim, M., & Rahman, S. (2010). Shaking table test on typical stone masonry buildings used in the Himalayan belt. In Proceedings of the 9th US and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering.
  • Ashraf, M., Ali, Q., Khan, A. N., Alam, B., & Naseer, A. (2010). Experimental study on the performance of brick masonry piers of before & after retrofitting with reinforced plaster. In 9th US & 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering (pp. 24-27).
  • Schacher, T., Ali, Q., & Stephenson, M. (2010). Mainstreaming of traditional earthquake resistant building methods. The example of the dhajji method in the post-earthquake reconstruction process in Pakistan. In The International Scientific Conference on Technologies for Development, February (pp. 8-10).
  • Ahmad, N., Crowley, H., Pinho, R., Ali, Q., (2010). Capacity curves for unreinforced fired brick masonry buildings of Pakistan-UFB5″, WHE Pager Project: Development of Analytical Seismic Vulnerability Functions, Analytical Data Part III, EERI, Oakland USA.
  •  Ali, Q., (2009). Confined Masonry in Pakistan. In the International video conference on Confined Masonry, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ali, Q., (2008). Ensuring school safety using local material and skills in the Himalaya region. In the International Conference on Schools Safety, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Hanazato, T., Minowa, C., Narafu, T., Imai, H., Ali, Q., Kobayashi, K., … & Nakagawa, T. (2008). Shaking Table Test of Model House of Brick Masonry for Seismic Construction. In Proceedings of 14th World Conference of Earthquake Engineering (14WCEE) (pp. 12-17).
  • C, Minowa., et al., & Ali, Q., (2008). Collapse behavior test of a masonry using shaking table. In the International seminar on seismic risk and rehabilitation of stone masonry housing,  Azores, Portugal.
  • Ahmad, N., & Ali, Q. (2008). Site specific probabilistic seismic hazard analysis of Mansehra urban area. Technical Report 2008, Earthquake Engineering Center, NWFP University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, Pakistan.
  •  Ali, Q., (2008). Finite Element Analysis of an URM model structure. Building Research Institute Kskuba, Japan.
  •  Ali, Q., (2008). Case study of Pakistan Housing Reconstruction. Building Research Institute Kskuba, Japan.
  •  Ali, Q., (2008). Finite Element Analysis of an URM model structure.  Tokyo International Workshop on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Safer Housing Tokyo.
  • Ali, Q., (2007). Seismic Disaster Mitigation through safe housing. In the National conference on Seismic Disaster Management by Institute of Engineers Pakistan, at UET Peshawar.
  • Ali, Q., (2007). Seismic Risk Reduction Approaches.  International Disaster Risk Management Course, Islamabad.
  •  Ali, Q., (2007). Case study of Pakistan Housing Reconstruction. Rose School, European Centre for Training & Research in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy.
  • Ali, Q., (2007). Shaking table testing and Finite Element Analysis techniques applied to Masonry structures.  International Video Conference, Tokyo Japan.
  • Ali, Q., (2007). Earthquake Safe Housing. National Video Conference. UET Peshawar.
  • Ali, Q., Naeem, A., Javed, M., Hussain, Z., Naseer, A., Ali, S. M., … & Scawthorn, C. (2006). Learning from Earthquakes: First Report on the Kashmir Earthquake of October 8, 2006. Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, EERI, USA, www. eeri. org.
  • Ali, Q., Ali, M., and Khan, A. N., (2006). Uniaxial compression study of the brick masonry work used in Pakistan. Tokyo International workshop on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Safer Housing, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ali, Q., and Khan, A. N., (2006). Shear Damage Studies of Brick Masonry Structures, Experimental and Numerical Observations. Tokyo International workshop on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Safer Housing (Plenary session). Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ali, Q., (2006). Seismic Risk Reduction for Education Institutions. British Council Conference, Peshawar.
  • Ali, Q., (2006). Case Study of Pakistan Earthquake Housing Reconstruction. Aseismic Building Technology Acceptable to Communities, a pre-workshop event of Tokyo International Workshop on Earthquake Disaster Mitigation for Safer Housing organized by Building Research Institute (BRI) and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD).
  • Ali, Q., and Taj, M., (2006). Stone masonry residential buildings.  World Housing Encyclopedia, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, EERI, USA, www.eeri.org
  • Ali, Q., (2005). Performance of engineered and non-engineered structures during the October 8, 2005 Earthquake. In proceedings of the 8th Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, USA.
  • Ali, Q., (2005). Seismic Disaster Mitigation in Pakistan. In the International Conference on Earthquake Rehabilitation in Pakistan, Islamabad.
  • Ali, Q., Naeem, A., (2005). Reconnaissance Report on the 8th October 2005 Earthquake. Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, EERI, USA, www.eeri.org
  • Ali, Q., (2005). Unreinforced brick masonry residential buildings. World Housing Encyclopedia, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, EERI, USA. www.eeri.org
  • Ali, Q., (2005). Revisions of Pakistan building codes and housing for the earthquake victims.  International Housing Conference Lahore, Pakistan Engineering Council, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Ali, Q., (2005). Uncertainties in Seismology and Earthquake Engineering – an unexpected seismic disaster in Pakistan. Rose School, European Centre for Training & Research in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy.

BOOKS AUTHORED

  • Book Chapter: Seismic Resistance Evaluation of an Unreinforced Brick Masonry Building by Simulating Earthquake Vibrations through Contained Underground Explosions: A Unique Case Study, published in the book Computer Analysis and Design of Masonry Structures; Sponsored by: HEC and Published by: Saxe-Coburg Publications, Stirling, Scotland, 257-279
  • DHAJJI CONSTRUCTION for one and two storey earthquake resistant houses, a guide book for technicians and artisans; Sponsored and Published by: University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) & UN HABITAT Pakistan.
  • Field Practicing Manual (English and Urdu versions); Sponsored and Published by: government of KPK
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