Civil Engineering

Mohamed Lachemi, PhD OFFICE:  MON219 TELEPHONE:  416-979-5000 ext 6465 EMAIL: mlachemi@ryerson.ca WEBSITE:

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
M.A.Sc. in Structural/Civil Engineering, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Oran, Algeria.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Lachemi's recent research projects focus on the following areas: behavior of structures and properties of concrete materials; development & use of self consolidating concrete; high performance & reactive powder concretes; use of waste products in concrete; large scale and in-situ structure instrumentation; remote monitoring of civil engineering structures; computer simulation of structures; sustainability & concrete construction; rehabilitation and repair of concrete structures; non destructive testing of concrete structures; thermal response of concrete structures; and confinement of concrete.

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKING PAPERS

HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M. (2007) "Mix Design, Strength, Durability and Fire Resistance of Lightweight Pumice Concrete," ACI Materials Journal, 104(5), 449-457.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M., EASA, S. (2007) "Stabilized Soils for Construction Applications Incorporating Natural Resources of Papua New Guinea," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 51(4), 711-731.
LACHEMI, M., ELIMOV, R. (2007) "Numerical Modeling of Slipforming Operations," Computers & Concrete: International Journal, 4(1), 33-47.
LACHEMI, M., HOSSAIN, K.M.A., ANAGNOSTOPOUPOS, C., SABOUNI, A.R. (2007) "Application of Maturity Method to Slipforming Operations: Performance Validation," Cement & Concrete Composites: International Journal, 29(4), 290-299.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M. (2007) "Strength, Durability and Micro-Structural Aspects of High Performance Volcanic Ash Concrete," Cement & Concrete Research: International Journal, 37(5), 756-766.
LACHEMI, M., HOSSAIN, K.M.A., SHEHATA, M., THAHA, W. (2007) "Characteristics of Controlled Low-Strength Materials Incorporating Cement Kiln Dust," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34(4), 485-495.
ATASHI, M., LACHEMI, M., KIANOUSH, M.R. (2007) "Numerical Modeling of the Behavior of Overlaid Slab Panels for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks," Engineering Structures Journal, 29(2), 271-281.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M., EASA, S. (2006) "Characteristics of Volcanic Ash, Lime and Cement-based Stabilized Clayey Soils," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(11), 1455-1458.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M., EASA, S. (2006) "Artificial Neural Network Model for the Strength Prediction of Fully Restrained RC Slabs Subjected to Membrane Action," Computers & Concrete: International Journal, 3(6).
TUMIDAJSKI, P.J., FIORE, L., KHODABOCUS, T., LACHEMI, M., PARI, R. (2006) "Comparison of Weibull and Normal Distributions for Concrete Compressive Strengths," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(10), 1287-1292.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M. (2006) "Time Dependent Equations for the Compressive Strength of Self-Consolidating Concrete Through Statistical Optimization," Computers & Concrete: International Journal, 3(4), 249-260.
SHEHATA, M., NAVARRA, M., KLEMENT, T., LACHEMI, M., SCHELL, H. (2006) "Use of Wet Cellulose to Cure Shotcrete Repairs on Bridge Soffits, Part I: Field Trial and Observations," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(7), 807-814.
SHEHATA, M., NAVARRA, M., KLEMENT, T., LACHEMI, M., SCHELL, H. (2006) "Use of Wet Cellulose to Cure Shotcrete Repairs on Bridge Soffits, Part II: Laboratory Testing and Analysis," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(7), 815-826.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., ANAGNOSTOPOUPOS, C., LACHEMI, M. (2006) "Development of a Computer Aided Program for Slipforming Operations Incorporating Maturity Approach," Computers & Concrete: International Journal, 3(2), 177-195.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M. (2006) "Performance of Volcanic Ash and Pumice Based Blended Cement Concrete in Mixed Sulfate Environment," Cement & Concrete Research: International Journal, 36(6), 1123-1133.
TUMIDAJSKI, P.J., FIORE, L., KHODABOCUS, T., LACHEMI, M., PARI, R. (2006) "Comparison of the Cement Efficiency of Two Type GU Cements," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(3), 343-346.
LACHEMI, M., HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LAMBROS, V.B. (2006) "Self-Consolidating Concrete Filled Steel Tube Columns – Design Equations for Confinement and Axial Strength," Structural Engineering & Mechanics: International Journal, 22(5), 541-562.
LACHEMI, M., HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LAMBROS, V.B. (2006) "Axial Load Behavior of Self-Consolidating Concrete Filled Steel Tube Columns in Construction and Service Stages," ACI Structural Journal, 103(1), 38-47.
HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LACHEMI, M. (2006) "Development of Volcanic Ash Concrete: Strength, Durability and Micro-Structural Investigations," ACI Materials Journal, 103(1), 11-17.
LACHEMI, M., HOSSAIN, K.M.A., LAMBROS, V.B. (2005) "Shear Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Beams – Experimental Investigations," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 32(6), 1103-1113.

TEACHING FIELDS

CVL313 Structural Analysis
CVL314 Elements of Structural Design
CV8304 High Performance Concrete Structures (graduate)
CV8100 Directed Studies in Engineering (graduate)

CURRICULUM VITAE