Civil and Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
The eco-concrete revolution: Manufacturing a sustainable high-performance rigid pavement with innovative materials , Tamara Hussein Bani Ata, Asma Thamir Ibraheem, and Research on Engineering Structures and Materials, 2026 Real-life strategies are applied to assess pavement functionality, high-quality performance, and durability throughout its service life. This study evaluates the sustainable rigid pavement construction using Jordanian natural zeolite (JNZ), silica fume (SF), porcelain tile waste (PTW), and spent coffee grounds (SCG) as supplementary materials. This novel technique is an original contribution to the emerging research on the long-term, durable, sustainable, and performance-based characteristics of pavements under the constraints of structural soundness. The research focused on the incorporation of sustainable building materials, specifically Jordanian Natural Zeolite in concrete structures. Further, the study described both the properties of concrete and cement savings from replacing JNZ in OPC and SRC clinkers. Furthermore, the research also compared the normal concrete with JNZ-enhanced concrete as an SCM with different proportions of cement replacement. Replacing 10% of the cement in the concrete mix increases permeability and durability. Moreover, the eco-friendly concrete is produced by using 25% of the PTW as a coarse aggregate replacement. It enhanced the workability, permeability, and mechanical characteristics of the sustainable concrete mixture. Research study also utilized spent coffee grounds (SCG) to produce sustainable CRCP structural concrete, burned at 350°C and 800°C to pyrolyze their organic compounds. It was also concluded that the 15 % SCG at 350ºC concrete mix offered the best workability, permeability, sulfate resistance, mechanical properties, and impact on the natural environment. The EIA and chemical assessments also highlighted how constructing sustainable CRCP structures improved performance, saved material resources, and reduced the carbon footprint compared to earlier mixes.
Enhancing concrete performance with Jordanian natural zeolite for continuous reinforced pavements construction and design Tamara Bani Ata, Asmaa T. Ibraheem Al Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, 2026 Real-life strategies are applied to assess pavement functionality, high-quality performance, and durability throughout its service life. Estimating pavement maintenance and sustainability is difficult. High-performance continuous reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) structural design and Jordanian natural zeolite (JNZ) as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material (SCM) and unique mixed cement for green manufacturing are researched in this paper. The results obtained from this study showed that replacing cement with JNZ powder at 0%, 10%, 15%, and 20% improved concrete performance. Natural zeolite-mixed cement preserved concrete quality and reduced the need for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and sulfate-resistant cement (SRC) clinker. After that, slab universal testing equipment and Jordanian zeolite-blended cement-reinforced concrete slabs were developed for CRCP performance. Therefore, fresh concrete was tested for partial cement substitution and standard mixture workability. Compressive, tensile, and flexural strength tests on 7 and 28 days and durability test (water absorption) were utilized to assess concrete strength and natural zeolite's potential to reduce resource consumption and carbon footprint while maintaining structural integrity using Open LCA. Sustainable CRCP structure development improved performance, resource conservation, and carbon footprint over the prior mix, according to EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) software and chemical tests. This research improves materials and supports global sustainability goals.
Using Zeolite as a Partially Replaced Cement in Construction Materials: A Systematic Review of Properties Alaa M. Hamad, Asmaa T. Ibraheem, Ahmad S. Ali, Azza H. Moubarak Al Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, 2025 Concrete is considered the most important and widely used building material in the world of construction and building due to its durability, high efficiency in shaping, and relatively reasonable cost. The main component of concrete is cement, and one of the most important problems related to cement is the environmental problems associated with cement manufacturing, as the cement manufacturing process releases a large amount of carbon dioxide. Despite the essential role of concrete in construction, we cannot ignore its environmental impact. Some claim that exploring alternative materials or innovative building techniques would reduce the carbon footprint and enhance sustainability in the industry. Partial cement replacement with pozzolanic materials like zeolite is a key technique to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Zeolite, which reduces permeability, is a typical concrete ingredient that strengthens and lasts. Recently, natural zeolite has become a prominent concrete pozzolanic component. For environmental preservation and sustainable development, various experiments were done on concrete with pozzolanic components partially substituting cement and compared to ordinary concrete. A partial replacement of cement with zeolite improves the properties of concrete up to a certain age and mixing ratio. More than 44 relevant articles from 2004–2024 were selected from 762 papers evaluated for this paper. This paper reviews natural zeolite research in real applications. Additionally, it provided a cutting-edge review of natural zeolite literature through a critical analysis of various previous investigations. It also helped to understand how zeolite influences concrete mixture workability, strength, and durability. Since zeolite is a major concrete ingredient, it should be promoted as a sustainable resource.
DEVELOPING AN ALGORITHM FOR MODELING NOISY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) DATA FOR HIGHWAYS Arpn Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2025 GPS devices' improved accuracy and precision open the door to novel technology applications. Over the past five years, GPS data has been employed by many transportation ministries to aid in the collection of highway signals for provincial highway networks. This mapping project produced a thorough site link incorporated into an all-encompassing integrated area model of the highway network. The following procedures were presented in this research to help sift through this amount of information and generate accurate geometric representations of the highway: 1. The first step is translating GPS coordinates (Latitude and longitude) into a Cartesian coordinate system. 2. Second, organize the information in one central lane. Remove any unnecessary or erroneous information. 3. The sheer volume of information meant that this process had to be automated. 4. Create a precise geometric model of the road. Cubic splines are used for this approximation. 5. Evaluate the precision of the cubic-spline ratio concerning the road construction records.
The impact of Jordanian natural zeolite and silica fume on concrete performance sustainability Tamara Hussein Bani Ata, Asma Thamir Ibraheem Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2025 This study evaluates the combined impact of Jordanian natural zeolite and silica fume as additional cementitious materials (SCMs) on concrete mixtures. A normal mix, special concrete with natural zeolite, and other concrete with zeolite and silica fumes were prepared, focusing on various cement replacement percentages. The research emphasizes sustainability through efficient energy use and environmental preservation. Concrete specimens were tested for tensile splitting, compressive, and flexural strengths at 7 and 28 days to evaluate mechanical properties. Additionally, the study assessed permeability (water absorption), durability (sulfate resistance), and carbon footprint reduction using environmental impact assessment (EIA) methods for better performance investigation. Results showed that a 10% cement replacement with natural zeolite significantly improved permeability and durability compared to the normal mix. In contrast, combining silica fume and zeolite in concrete adversely affected concrete strengths. Microstructural analysis using scanning electron microscopic images and X-ray diffraction analyzed mixture compositions with a significant reduction in microcracks. These results highlight the challenges of SCMs to improve concrete durability and strength in rigid pavement applications, presenting realistic paths for the development of sustainable infrastructure with high-performance concrete.
GREENING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION: UNLEASHING NATURAL ZEOLITE FOR ECO-FRIENDLY HIGH-PERFORMANCE CEMENT Noor Al-Huda H. Ahmed International Journal of Geomate, 2024 The design of blended cement with less clinker follows current construction material trends.This technique promotes energy efficiency, resource conservation, and CO2 reduction.This study proposes eco-friendly cement production methods that preserve concrete quality.To determine its potential for cement manufacture, Jordanian natural zeolite from almafrak (Amman, Jourdan) is tested for physical, chemical, and microstructural properties.Accordingly, the British standard mandates 6%, 10%, and 15% natural zeolite instead of clinker.The zeolite cement's chemical composition, physical properties, and microstructure were analyzed.With 6-15% natural zeolite replaced, zeolite cement has 23.29-25.99%silicon oxide, 4.92-6.22%aluminium oxide, 5.33-6.09%iron oxide, and 55.92-49.78%calcium oxide.The specific gravity of zeolite cement decreases by 5% when applied 15% natural zeolite.Zeolite cement had autoclave soundness of 0.1-0.17,fineness of 4930-5380 cm 2 /kg, initial setting time of 125-130 minutes, final setting time of 225-285 minutes, specific gravity of 3.04-2.97,and loss on ignition of 3.71-5.The compressive strength of blended cement with 6%, 10%, and 15% natural zeolite replacement is 20.48, 14.24, and 11.25 MPa after 2 days, respectively.Compressive strength is 35.8MPa, 36 MPa, and 37.6 MPa after 28 days.Zeocement's fibrous substance, created by zeolite minerals and calcium hydroxide during hydration, makes it compact and consistent.This fibro structure improves interfacial connections, reducing microcracks, strengthening structural integrity, and making Portland cement mixtures more durable.
Subgrade Geotechnical Study for Riverbank Road Construction and Maintenance Management System Quality Control Zahraa Amad Salem, Asma Thamir Ibraheem Al Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, 2024 Quality control of riverbank roads is a vital part of the road construction and maintenance process and aims to ensure infrastructure quality, safety, and sustainability. This requires adherence to technical standards, constant auditing, and regular maintenance to maintain the condition of the roads and avoid potential problems. The first step in the quality control of roads is to test the efficiency of the subgrade soil. A geotechnical investigation of subgrade soil under river bank roads is carried out to evaluate the engineering properties of the soil and determine the soil’s ability to bear the loads resulting from vehicle movement and road traffic. This investigation includes analyzing soil samples and laboratory tests to determine soil properties and determine any improvements the soil needs to bear the loads. Soil samples were collected from Al-Kadhimiya Corniche Street. It was dried and subjected to laboratory tests, the soil in this study is classified as poorly graded sand (SP), GS 2.589, the shear strength parameters an internal friction angle of 33 degrees and cohesion of 0.5 kN/m2, and the results of the compaction test indicated that the optimal moisture content was 8.1%, with a maximum dry density was 18.24 kN/m3, CBR 26.04%, and chemical tests (SO3 0.222, pH 8.55, T.SS 0.891, CL 0.085). Software FAARFIELD was used to check pavement design, the thickness design was executed utilising a subgrade CBR value of 26.04%. The subgrade pavement thickness was determined to be 304mm in total. The results agree with the actual design of Al-Kadhimiya Corniche Street, which was recently maintained during the field investigation in 2023.
Formatting a questionnaire for the quality control of river bank roads Zahraa Amad Salem, Asma Thamir Ibraheem Open Engineering, 2024 The quality control of road implementation on the rim and the strengthening of river edges to prevent road collapses need to be studied and developed continuously. In order to carry out maintenance in a cost-effective manner as much as possible, this research aims to provide a way to reach a better understanding of the quality control of riverbank roads. The study conducted an SWOT questionnaire, which is a means of discovering and evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the field of quality control of river bank roads, and it can help in identifying the optimal path to achieve specific goals and improve the quality of roads in these areas and determine the necessary steps to improve performance and quality in general. It also contributes to enhancing joint cooperation between the concerned parties. The type of questionnaire was closed and included two parts: the first part is the personal information of the respondents, and the second part is related to the subject of the study, which in turn includes four basic axes. It relates to the elements of the SWOT tool and includes questions ranging from 1 to 44. Sixty people from different academic levels in Iraq responded to the questionnaire, and the answers were according to a five-point Likert scale. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 26 was used for statistical analysis, and the statistical methods used in this study are Cronbach’s alpha test to measure reliability, validity of the test to measure the validity of the research tool, frequencies, and percentages, or what is known as relative frequencies, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation, relative importance index.
Developing a Frame Design for Airport Pavements Maintenance Management System International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 2023
