Research At COMSATS

Structural Engineering

Dr.Shazim Ali Memon

	Designation:	Assistant Professor
	Email:	shazimalimemon@gmail.com
	Phone No. :	N/A
	Role:	Faculty
	Research Interests:	Phase change materials for building applications, Thermal energy storage concrete, Form-stable composite phase change materials, Elevated temperature performance of concrete, High performance lightweight aggregate concrete, Supplementary cementitous materials in concrete, Self compacting concrete, Microstructure of concrete, Foam concrete

Publications/Papers

2021

Journal

M.Izhar,M.Faisal,S. A. Memon "Machine Learning-Based Modeling with Optimization Algorithm for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete" , Advances in Civil Engineering ,Volume 2021 ,Page 1-15 , 2021

2018

Journal

M.Faisal,Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman,S. A. Memon "Experimental and numerical study of flexural behavior of novel oil palm concrete filled steel tube exposed to elevated temperature" , Journal of Cleaner Production , 2018

2017

Journal

S. A. Memon,M.Khizar "Ash blended cement composites: Eco-friendly and sustainable option for utilization of corncob ash" , Journal of Cleaner Production ,Volume 175 ,Page 442-455 , 2017

S. A. Memon,M.Khizar "Ash blended cement composites: Eco-friendly and sustainable option for utilization of corncob ash" , Journal of Cleaner Production ,Volume 175 ,Page 442-455 , 2017

M.Faisal,Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman,S. A. Memon "FE modelling of the flexural behaviour of square and rectangular steel tubes filled with normal and high strength concrete" , Thin-walled structures , 2017

2016

Journal

T.Y. LO,H.Z. Cui,S. A. Memon,T. Noguchi "Manufacturing of sintered lightweight aggregate using high-carbon fly ash and its effect on the mechanical properties and microstructure of concrete" , Journal of Cleaner Production , 2016

Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman,ZainahBinti Ibrahim,S. A. Memon,Mohammad Jameel "Nondestructive test methods for concrete bridges: A review " , Construction and Building Materials , 2016

K. Farooq,Z. Rehman,K. Mahmood,S. A. Memon "One dimensional equivalent linear ground response analysis – A case study of collapsed Margalla tower in Islamabad during 2005 Muzaffarabad earthquake" , Journal of Applied Geophysics ,Volume 130 ,Page 110-117 , 2016

X. Mi,R. Liu,H.Z. CUI,S. A. Memon,F. Xing,Y. Lo "Energy and economic analysis of building integrated with PCM in different cities of China" , Applied Energy ,Volume 175 ,Page 324–336 , 2016

H. Sun,S. A. Memon,Y. Gu,M. Zhu,J. Zhu,F. Xing "Degradation of carbon fiber reinforced polymer from cathodic protection process on exposure to NaOH and simulated pore water solutions" , Materials and Structures , 2016

2015

Journal

S. A. Memon,Hang Zhang,Feng Xing,H. Z. CUI "Utilization of Macro Encapsulated Phase Change Materials for the Development of Thermal Energy Storage and Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete" , Applied Energy Journal ,Volume 139 ,Page 43-55 , 2015

S. A. Memon,W. Liao,S. Yang,H.Z. CUI,Farasat Ali "Development of Form-Stable Composite PCMs by Incorporation of Paraffin into Various Building Materials" , Materials ,Volume 8 ,Page 499-518 , 2015

H. Sun,Z. Li,J. Bai,S. A. Memon,B. Dong,Y. Fang,W. Xu,F. Xing "Properties of chemically combusted calcium carbide residue and its influence on cement properties, Materials" , Materials ,Volume 8 ,Page 638-651 , 2015

H.Z. CUI,S. A. Memon,R. Liu "Development, mechanical properties and numerical simulation of macro encapsulated thermal energy storage concrete " , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 96 ,Page 162-174 , 2015

H.Z. CUI,Shuqing Yang,S. A. Memon "Development of Carbon Nanotube Modified Cement Paste with Microencapsulated Phase-Change Material for Structural–Functional Integrated Application" , International Journal of Molecular Sciences ,Volume 16 ,Page 8027-8039 , 2015

S. A. Memon,H.Z. CUI,T.Y. Lo,Qiusheng Li "Development of structural–functional integrated concrete with macro-encapsulated PCM for thermal energy storage" , Applied Energy ,Volume 150 ,Page 245-257 , 2015

W. Xu,T. Y. LO,D. Ouyang,S. A. Memon,F Xin,W. Wang,X. Yuan "Effect of rice husk fineness on porosity and hydration reaction of blended cement paste" , Construction and Building Materials , 2015

Salim Barbhuiya,PengLoy Chow,S. A. Memon "Microstructure, hydration and nanomechanical properties of concrete containing metakaolin" , Construction and Building Materials , 2015

H. Sun,Z. Li,S. A. Memon,Q. Zhang,Y. Wang,B. Liu,W. Xu,F. Xing "Influence of Ultrafine 2CaO·SiO2 Powder on Hydration Properties of Reactive Powder Concrete" , Materials ,Volume 8 ,Issue 9 ,Page 6195-6207 , 2015

Hongfang Sun,Guanping Guo,S. A. Memon,Weiting Xu,Qiwu Zhang,Ji-Hua Zhu,Feng Xing "Recycling of carbon fibers from carbon fiber reinforced polymer using electrochemical method " , Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing ,Volume 15 ,Page 10-17 , 2015

2014

Journal

H. Z. CUI, Xian Shi,S. A. Memon,Feng Xing,Waiching Tang "Experimental Study on the Influence of Water Absorption of Recycled Coarse Aggregates on Properties of the Resulting Concretes" , Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering-ASCE ,Volume 04014138 ,Page 1-9 , 2014

S. Barbhuiya,I. Choudhury,S. A. Memon "Anti-corrosion behaviour of VE/GF coatings on mild steel" , International Journal of Materials Research ,Volume 105 ,Page 1-3 , 2014

A. Nadeem,S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo "The performance of Fly ash and Metakaolin concrete at elevated temperatures" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 62 ,Page 67-76 , 2014

S. A. Memon " Phase change materials integrated in building walls: A state of the art review" , Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews ,Volume 31 ,Page 870-906 , 2014

X. Shi,S. A. Memon,W. Tang,H. Cui, F. Xing "Experimental assessment of position of macro encapsulated phase change material in concrete walls on indoor temperatures and humidity levels" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 71 ,Page 80-87 , 2014

H. Cui,W. Liao,S. A. Memon,B. Dong,W.C. Tang "Thermophysical and Mechanical Properties of Hardened Cement Paste with Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage" , Materials ,Volume 7 ,Page 8070-8087 , 2014

R.A. Khushnood,S.A. Rizwan ,S. A. Memon,J. Tulliani,G. Ferro "Experimental Investigation on Use of Wheat Straw Ash and Bentonite in Self Compacting Cementitious System" , Advances in Materials Science and Engineering ,Volume 2014 , 2014

S. Barbhuiya,T. Lo,S. A. Memon,H. Nikraz "Strength recovery of lightweight concrete under elevated temperature" , Advanced Materials Research ,Volume 905 ,Page 300-305 , 2014

S. A. Memon,T.Lo,S.Barbhuiya,H.Nikraz "Strength Recovery of Lightweight Concrete Under Elevated Temperature" , Advanced Material Research ,Volume 905 , 2014

2013

Journal

S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo,H. Cui,S. Barbhuiya "Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of dodecanol/cement as novel form-stable composite phase change material" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 66 ,Page 697-705 , 2013

S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo,H. Cui "Utilization of waste glass powder for latent heat storage application in buildings" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 66 ,Page 405-414 , 2013

S. A. Memon,T. Yiu Lo,X. Shi,S. Barbhuiya,H. Cui "Preparation, characterization and thermal properties of Lauryl alcohol/Kaolin as novel form-stable composite phase change material for thermal energy storage in buildings" , Applied Thermal Engineering ,Volume 59 ,Page 336-347 , 2013

S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo,S.A. Barbhuiya,W. Xu "Development of form-stable composite phase change material by incorporation of dodecyl alcohol into ground granulated blast furnace slag" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 62 ,Page 360-367 , 2013

A. Nadeem,S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo "Qualitative and quantitative analysis and identification of flaws in the microstructure of fly ash and metakaolin blended high performance concrete after exposure to elevated temperatures" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 38 ,Page 731-741 , 2013

A. Nadeem,S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo "Evaluation of fly ash and Metakaolin concrete at elevated temperatures through stiffness damage test" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 38 ,Page 1058-1065 , 2013

A. Nadeem,S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo "Mechanical performance, durability, qualitative and quantitative analysis of microstructure of fly ash and Metakaolin mortar at elevated temperatures" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 38 ,Page 338-347 , 2013

J.F.C. Sham,S. A. Memon,T.Y. Lo "Application of continuous surface temperature monitoring technique for investigation of nocturnal sensible heat release characteristics by building fabrics in Hong Kong" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 58 ,Page 1-10 , 2013

2012

Journal

J.F.C. Sham,T.Y. Lo,S. A. Memon "Verification and application of continuous surface temperature monitoring technique for investigation of nocturnal sensible heat release characteristics by building fabrics" , Energy and Buildings ,Volume 53 ,Page 108-116 , 2012

H.Z. Cui,T.Y. Lo,S. A. Memon,F. Xing,X. Shi "Analytical model for compressive strength, elastic modulus and peak strain of structural lightweight aggregate concrete" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 36 ,Page 1036-1043 , 2012

H. Z. Cui,T.Y. Lo,S. A. Memon,F. Xing,X. Shi "Experimental investigation and development of analytical model for pre-peak stress–strain curve of structural lightweight aggregate concrete" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 36 ,Page 1036-1043 , 2012

H. Cui,T.Y. Lo,S. A. Memon,W. Xu "Effect of lightweight aggregates on the mechanical properties and brittleness of lightweight aggregate concrete" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 35 ,Page 149-158 , 2012

W. Xu,T.Y. Lo,S. A. Memon "Microstructure and reactivity of rich husk ash" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 29 ,Page 541-547 , 2012

S. A. Memon,R. Arsalan,S. Khan,T.Y. Lo "Utilization of Pakistani bentonite as partial replacement of cement in concrete" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 30 ,Page 237-242 , 2012

2011

Journal

S. A. Memon,M.A. Shaikh,H. Akbar "Utilization of Rice Husk Ash as viscosity modifying agent in Self Compacting Concrete" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 25 ,Page 1044-1048 , 2011

S. A. Memon,M.Shaikh,Paracha "Utilization of hospital waste ash in concrete" , Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology , 2011

Conference

S. A. Memon,A.Q Bhatti "Behaviour of Post Tensioned Concrete Beam with Short Randomly Oriented Steel Fibers" , International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Sesmiology , 2011

S. A. Memon,A.Q Bhatti,S.Haider "Comparison of Finite Element Method and Mesh less method- A review" , International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Sesmiology, NUST, Islamabad. , 2011

S. A. Memon,M.ukasha,S.Haider "Modelling Dam break by 2D shallow water equations" , International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Sesmiology, NUST, Islamabad. , 2011

2010

Conference

S. A. Memon,xta "aa" , aaa , 2010

2009

Journal

T. Akram,S. A. Memon,H. Obaid "Production of low cost self compacting concrete using bagasse ash" , Construction and Building Materials ,Volume 23 ,Page 703-712 , 2009

Conference

S. A. Memon,M, Iqbal "Regression Analysis and Efficiency of Accelerated Curing in Concrete " , NUST Journal of Engineering and Sciences , 2009

2008

Journal

S. A. Memon,W.Nukulchai,S.Haider "Application of Moving Kriging Shape Function on Plate Problems" , NUST Journal of Engineering and Sciences , 2008

Conference

S. A. Memon,S.Khan,M.Shaikh "COMPARISON OF FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AND MESHLESS METHODS" , 1 st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM-2008) ―Benchmarking Management Practices in Developing Countries‖ Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, PAKISTAN , 2008

S. A. Memon,T.Akram,A.Mahmood "SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE" , 1 st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM-2008) ―Benchmarking Management Practices in Developing Countries‖, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, PAKISTAN , 2008

S. A. Memon,S.Khan,M.Shaikh "PLANNING, DESIGN ASPECTS AND MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION FOR LOW-COST HOUSING PROJECTS" , 1 st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM-2008) ―Benchmarking Management Practices in Developing Countries‖, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, PAKISTAN , 2008

2007

Journal

S. A. Memon "On elimination of Shear Locking in Element Free Galerkin Method Using Moving Kriging Interpolation" , Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology , 2007

S. A. Memon,T.Akram,W.Khaliq "Effect of Support Conditions on Structural Response under Dynamic Loading" , Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology , 2007

Conference

S. A. Memon,T.Akram,M, Iqbal "UTILIZATION OF BAGASSE ASH AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT" , International conference on advances in cement based materials and applications in civil infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon,Mohammad Iqbal,Tayyab Akram "Utilization of bagasse ash as partial replacement of cement" , Advances in Cement Based Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon "STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT OF BRICK MASONRY COLUMNS USING FERROCEMENT" , Advances in Cement Based Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon,Muhammad Manzoor Alam Shah,Tayyab Akram "STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT OF BRICK MASONRY COLUMNS USING FERROCEMENT" , Advances in Cement Based Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon,Rizwan Akram,Tayyab Akram "UTILIZATION OF FLY ASH AND RICE HUSK ASH AS HIGH VOLUME REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT" , Advances in Cement Based Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon,M.Nawaz Khan,T.Akram "UTILIZATION OF JEHANGIRA BENTONITE AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT" , Advances in Cement Based Materials and Applications in Civil Infrastructure ACBM-ACI , 2007

S. A. Memon,T.Akram "MOVING BEYOND THE FINITE ELEMENT METHODS" , 5th International Civil Engineering Congress, Karachi, Pakistan , 2007

S. A. Memon,R.Nassar,T.Akram "PRODUCTION OF FOAM CONCRETE USING INDIGENOUS MATERIALS" , 5th International Civil Engineering Congress, Karachi, , 2007

S. A. Memon,T.Akram,Q.A Khan "ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY USAGE OF BAGASSE ASH FOR SUBGRADE SOIL STABILIZATION" , 5th National seminar on Occupational health, safety and environment, Karachi, , 2007

S. A. Memon,R.Akram,T.Akram "UTILIZATION OF FLY ASH AS HIGH VOLUME REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT" , International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development, ESDev-2007, Abbottabad, , 2007

2006

Journal

S. A. Memon "CymeCAD software based on ACI318-02: A computer aided design for structural components" , CymeCAD software based on ACI318-02: A computer aided design for structural components , 2006

S. A. Memon "Development of High Strength of Concrete using locally available material" , Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology , 2006