Prof. Dr. Qaisar Ali
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Research Interests
Development of Seismic Risk Maps for Pakistan, Seismic Code Development for Pakistan, Non-linear Experimental and Numerical Studies of Masonry Structures, Repair and Strengthening of Masonry and RC Structures.
Ph.D. Research Supervised
- Evaluation of Response Modification Factors for Reinforced Concrete Frame structures in Pakistan. (2016)
M.Sc. Research Supervised
- Effects of infill wall modeling on design of reinforced concrete building. (2018)
- Comparison of approximate analysis method (portal) with more refined FEA method (SAP2000) for static and dynamic lateral load procedures. (2014)
- Strengthening of existing columns using FRP warp. (2014)
- Comparison of Russian Structural Codes with IBC (US) Structural codes in terms of safety and economy for Afghanistan. (2014)
- Study on seismic performance assessment of Tarbela dam using state of the art finite element techniques. (2013)
- Comparison of BCP, SP-2007 with IBC 2009 and NBC of India 2005, with regard to the resulting safety and economy from the design of a reinforced concrete building. (2013)
- To check the suitability of Coarse Aggregate Sources Available in District Nowshera for use in Ordinary Structural Concrete. (2012)
- Study on evaluation the adhesive properties of various epoxies used for reinforcement anchoring and crack injection. (2012)
- Engineering Assessment of Coarse Aggregates used in Peshawar. (2012)
- Performance Evaluation of Dhajji Construction under Dynamic Loading. (2010)
- Non-Liner static (Pushover) analysis timber frame construction (Dhajji) with masonry infill. (2010)
- Non-Linear shear Damage Index studies of brick masonry using finite element modeling techniques. (2006)
- Development of non-linear shear strength constitutive material. (2006)
- To study the compressive strength and modulus of electricity of brick masonry. (2006)
- Study on shear modulus of un-reinforced brick masonry system. (2006)
TA-8910 NEP: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project
- Funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) Nepal through with the generous support by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
- Project goals:
Seismic performance assessment of schools type designs in remote areas of NepalTo test scaled-models of one-room buildings representing the Type Designs to simulated earthquake shaking on a shake table and understand the model’s dynamic properties, seismic behavior, damage pattern, etc.
Development of R-Factor and Indigenous Retrofit Techniques for Brick Masonry Building in Pakistan (2014-2016)
- Funded by HEC through BOASAR (worth Rs. 1.5 million)
- Project goals: Seismic performance improvement of masonry buildings through experimental investigation Development of low cost and effective retrofit techniques for existing masonry buildings.
Evaluation of Response Modification Factor for Reinforced Concrete Frames in Pakistan (2009-2014)
- Funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) (worth Rs. 3.0 million)
Project goals: A survey of design practices of Reinforced Concrete construction in Pakistan Experimental investigation of Code-compliant and non-compliant reinforced concrete structural members Development of R-Factors for building Code of Pakistan (BCP-SP07)
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Stone Masonry Buildings of Himalayan Belt using Shake Table Tests (2009-2012)
- Funded by HEC through BOASAR (worth Rs. 1.9 million)
- Project goals: The main purpose of this research work was to study the performance of existing construction of stone masonry in the Northern regions of Pakistan Develop construction guidelines for improved performance.
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Dhajji Dewari Construction using Quasi Static Cyclic and Shake Table Tests (2009-2012)
- Funded by HEC through BOASAR (worth Rs. 1.0 million)
- Project goals: Performance assessment and development of design guidelines for Dhajji Dewari construction in the Northern regions of Pakistan. Development of R-Factor and Indigenous Retrofit Techniques for Brick Masonry Building in Pakistan. (2014-2016)
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