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Taher M Abu-Lebdeh

Professor

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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College
College of Engineering

Department
Civil Architect & Environ Engineer

Contact
McNair Hall 437B
P: 336-285-3670
Education
Ph.D.Civil Engineering/ Structural Mechanics / Louisiana State University
M.S.Civil Engineering/Structures / Yarmouk University
B.S.Civil Engineering / Yarmouk University

Bio

Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of R&D for the MSIPP Consortium, Graduate Coordinator-Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Associate Editor for the American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Research Interests

Research interests are in civil engineering infrastructures, sustainable construction materials; Inelastic Analysis of Structural Element; Damage and Fracture Mechanics; and constitutive modeling of material behavior. He participated in a variety of research activities that have included secure funding, conducting research, publishing, presentations and writing grants in the areas of High-Strength Fiber Reinforced Concrete Materials; Concrete Structures subjected to impact and blast loadings; Bio-binder in Asphalt Pavements; Structural Health Monitoring Technologies; Lunar soil/NASA project, and disaster and its relief situation.

Recent Publications

  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2021). (Evaluation of Binary and Ternary Models in Powder Packing Density for Additive Manufacturing Applications). (2) 14, pp. 314-322. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2021). (Mechanical Properties of Concrete Including Wood Shavings as Fine Aggregates). (4) 14, pp. 178-187. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences .
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2021). (Optimization of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bars for Reinforced Concrete Column Using Nonlinear Finite Element Algorithms). In Frank Werner, (1) 15, pp. 12. 2022.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Sameer Hamoush (2021). (The Impact of Bulk Density on Shape of a Cohesive-less Granular Heap). (2) 11, International Journal of Applied Science and Technology.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2020). (Investigating the Effects of FRP Bars on the Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams). (n. 8) v. 10, pp. pp. 1819-1833. INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION (IJM&P).
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2019). (Evaluation of Fire Effects on Reinforced Concrete Columns Using Finite Element Method). (2) Vol. 12, pp. Pages 227-235. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci,.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2019). (Investigating the Effects of FRP Bars on the Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams). (n. 8) v. 10, n. 8, pp. pp. 1819-1833. INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION (IJM&P).
  • Sameer Hamoush, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2018). (Analytical Study of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened by FRP Bars Subjected to Impact Loading Conditions). (2) 11, pp. 407-424. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Shahrzad Hosseinnezhad, Elham Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2018). (Application of Bio-Modified Montmorillonite Clay to Enhance Asphalt Oxidation Resistance). Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Rand Talib, Nabil Nassif, Maya Arida, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2018). (Chilled Water VAV System Optimization and Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks). Energy Research Journal.
  • Nabil Nassif, Nihal Al Raees, Fouad Al Rifaie, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2018). (Developing an Integrated Method for Optimal Design of Chilled Water Plants in HVAC Systems). Energy Research Journal.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2018). (Effect of Nano-Silica (SiO2) on the Hydration Kinetics of Cement). (Issue 3) Vol. 39, pp. 248-260. Engineering Review.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Elham Fini (2018). (Gilsonite Modified Asphalt for Use in Pavement Construction). (2) 11, pp. 444-454. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Jahangir Emrani, Taher Abu-Lebdeh, (2018). (Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-based Polyurethane Polymers). (4) 11, pp. 1298-1309. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Maya Arida, Nabil Nassif, Rand Talib, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2017). (Building Energy Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks). (2) 7, pp. 24-34. Energy Research Journal.
  • Nabil Nassif, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2017). (Developing and Testing Dynamic Models for HVAC Systems Using System Identification Approach). (1) 10, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2017). (Experimental Study of Composite Beams Made of Steel Tubes Filled with Concrete under the Confinement Effect of U-Links and Stud-Plate). (1) 10, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh, (2017). (Investigating the Efficacy of a Bio-Based Modifier to Improve the Rheological Properties of Recycled Asphalt Shingles). (1) 10, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Moayyad Al-Nasra , Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Jade Woodard (2017). (Investigating the Water Sealing Capability of Polymer Concrete). (2) 10, pp. 373-381. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Elham Fini, Mahour Parast, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2017). (The impact of project-based learning on improving student learning outcomes of sustainability concepts in transportation engineering courses). (3) 43, pp. 473-488. European Journal of Engineering Education.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Sameer Hamoush, Miguel Picornell-Darder (2016). (Effect of Nano Silica on the Compressive Strength of Harden Cement Paste at Different Stages of Hydration). (1) 9, pp. 166-177. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci..
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2016). (Environmental Protection through Nuclear Energy). (9) 13, pp. 941-946. American Journal of Applied Sciences.
  • Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2016). (Investigating Effects of Water Conditioning on the Adhesion Properties of Crack Sealant). (1) 9, pp. 178-186. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Miguel Picornell-Darder, Sameer Hamoush (2016). (Investigating the Role of Fly Ash and Silica Fume in the Cement Hydration Process). (1) 9, pp. 134-145. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci..
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Sameer Hamoush (2016). (The Use of Nano Silica for Improving Mechanical Properties of Hardened Cement Paste). (1) 9, pp. 146-154. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Sun Yi, Sangseok Yu, Jung Kim, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (Analysis of Time-Delayed Neural Networks via Rightmost Eigenvalue Positions). American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (Effect of introduction of furfural on asphalt binder ageing characteristics). Road Materials and Pavement Design.
  • Sameer Hamoush, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (Experimental Evaluation of the Raking Energy in Damping System of Steel Stud Partition Walls). (4) 8, pp. 666-677. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci..
  • Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (Investigating Bio-Char as Flow Modifier and Water Treatment Agent for Sustainable Pavement Design). (1) 8, pp. 138-146. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci. .
  • Elham Hajialiakbari Fini, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (Investigating Effects of Application of Silica Fume to Reduce Asphalt Oxidative Aging). (1) 8, pp. 176-184. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci..
  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2015). (The Use of the Super Absorbent Polymer as Water Blocker in Concrete Structures). (4) 8, pp. 659-665. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci. Volume .
  • R. Walters, Ellie Fini, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2014). (Enhancing asphalt rheological behavior and aging susceptibility using bio-char and nano-clay). (1) 7, pp. 62-72. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Stephen Armah, Sun Yi, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2014). (Implementation of autonomous navigation algorithms on two-wheeled ground mobile robot). (1) 7, pp. 145-160. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • G. Sedhay, Ellie Fini, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2014). (Investigating effects of amine based modifier on recycled asphalt shingles blending). (1) 7, pp. 101-110. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • A. Price, R. Yeargin, Eliie Fini, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2014). (Investigating effects of introduction of corncob ash into portland cements concrete: Mechanical and thermal properties). (1) 7, pp. 133-144. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • T. Lee, K. Choi, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2014). (Seismic assessment of non-seismically designed reinforced concrete frames with core walls). (11) 11, pp. 1892-1903. American Journal of Applied Science.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Ellie Fini, Ashraf Fadiel (2014). (Thermal conductivity of rubberized gypsum board). (1) 7, pp. 12-22. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Ashraf Fadiel, Fouad AlRifaie, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Ellie Fini (2014). (Use of crumb rubber to improve thermal efficiency of cement-based materials). (1) 7, pp. 1-11. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Kwabena Konadu, Sun Yi, Wonchang Choi, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2013). (Robust positioning of laser beams using proportional integral derivative and based observer-feedback control). (4) 10, pp. 374-387. American Journal of Applied Sciences.
  • Ellie Fini, D. Oldham, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2013). (Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Modified Rubber (BMR) Asphalt: A Sustainable Waste Management Solution for Scrap Tire and Swine Manure). pp. 1943-9870. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE .
  • Moayyad Al-Nasra, Naem Asha, Abdelqader Najmi, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2013). (The use of swimmer bars as shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete beam). (1) 6, pp. 87-94. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Johny Bolden, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Eliie Fini (2013). (Utilization of recycled and waste materials in various construction applications). (1) 9, pp. 14-24. American Journal of Environmental Science.
  • Mohamed Eldemerdash, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Moayyad Al Nasra (2012). (Finite element analysis of large capacity endplate steel connections). (4) 8, pp. 482-493. Journal of Computer Science.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Ellie Fini, Monique Lumpkin (2012). (Flexural and tensile characteristics of micro fiber-reinforced very high strength concrete thin panels). (2) 5, pp. 184-197. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Sun Yi, Won-Chang Choi, Taher Abu-Lebdeh (2012). (Time-Delay Estimation using the Characteristic Roots of Delay Differential Equations). (6) 9, pp. 955-960. American Journal of Applied Sciences.
  • Ellie Fini, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2011). (Bonding Property of Bituminous Crack Sealants in the Presence of Water). (1) 4, pp. 124-129. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Wonchang Choi, Larry Rickard, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Miguel Picornell (2011). (Detection of subsurface defects in concrete bridge deck joints). (4) 4, pp. 440-447. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Sameer Hamoush, Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Miguel Picornell-Darder, Salah Amer (2011). (Development of sustainable engineered stone cladding for toughness, durability, and energy conservation). 25, pp. 4006-4016. Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  • Sameer Hamoush, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Miguel Picornell, Salah Amer (2011). (Development of sustainable engineered stone cladding for toughness, durability, and energy conservation). (10) 25, pp. 4006-4016. Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  • Sameer Hamoush, Miguel Picornell, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Ahmed Mohamed (2011). (Freezing and Thawing Durability of Very High Strength Concrete). (1) 4, pp. 42-51. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Sameer Hamoush, Wonchang Choi, Moayyad Al Nasra (2011). (High Rate-Dependent Interaction Diagrams for Reinforced Concrete Columns). (1) 4, pp. 1-9. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Chemin Lim, Wonchang Choi, Emmett Sumner, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2011). (Low cycle fatigue behavior of a reduced end plate moment connection (T-Stub)). (4) 4, pp. 477-484. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Myle James, Wonchang Choi, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (2011). (Use of Recycled Aggregate and Fly Ash in Concrete Pavement). (2) 4, pp. 201-208. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Ellie Fini, Imad Al-Qadi, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Jean-Francois Masson (2011). (Use of Surface Energy to evaluate Adhesion of Bituminous Crack Sealants to Aggregates). (2) 4, pp. 244-251. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • Ramesh Dhungana, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Eliie Fini (2011). (Wind load effects on manufactured home foundations). (4) 4, pp. 548-555. American J. of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Sameer Hamoush, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Toney Cummins (2010). (Deflection behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with PVA Micro-Fibers). (11) 24, pp. 2285-2293. Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Sameer Hamoush, William Heard, Brian Zornig (2010). (Effect of matrix strength on pullout behavior of steel fiber reinforced very high strength concrete composites). (1) 25, pp. 39-46. Construction and Building Materials Journal.
  • Sameer Hamoush, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Toney Cummins, Brian Zornig (2010). (Pullout Characterizations of Various Steel Fibers Embedded in Very High-Strength Concrete). (2) 3, pp. 418-426. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, Sameer Hamoush, Brian Zornig (2010). (Rate Effect on Pullout Behavior of Steel Fibers Embedded in Very-High Strength Concrete). (2) 3, pp. 454-463. American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • George Voyiadjis, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (1994). (Plasticity Model for Concrete Using the Bounding Surface Concept). (1) 10, pp. 1-22. International Journal of Plasticity.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, George Voyiadjis (1993). (A Damage Model for Concrete Using the Bounding Surface Concept). (9) 119, pp. 1865-1885. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE.
  • George Voyiadjis, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (1993). (Analytical Formulation of the Biaxial Behavior of Concrete Repair Material). (1) 90, pp. 26-33. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal.
  • George Voyiadjis, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (1993). (Discussion on Analytical Formulation of the Biaxial Behavior of Concrete Repair Material). (6) 90, pp. 627-629. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, George Voyiadjis (1993). (Discussion on Biaxial Testing of Repair Concrete). (5) 90, pp. 524-528. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal.
  • TAHER ABU-LEBDEH, George Voyiadjis (1993). (Plasticity-Damage Model for Concrete Under Cyclic Multiaxial Loading). (7) 119, pp. 1465-1464. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE.
  • George Voyiadjis, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (1992). (Biaxial Testing of concrete repair Material). (6) 89, pp. 564-573. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal.
  • Mohamed Abdel-Halim, TAHER ABU-LEBDEH (1989). (Analytical study for concrete confinement in tied columns). (11) 115, pp. 2810-2828. Journal of structural engineering, ASCE.