GHASSAN SULAIMAN ODEH ALMASABHA

GHASSAN SULAIMAN ODEH ALMASABHA	Associate Professor
Civil Engineering	Structural Engineering
Faculty of Engineering	Department of Civil Engineering
ghassans@hu.edu.jo	http://staff.hu.edu.jo/ghassan
ORCID ID : 214143913
Office No. : 3034	EXT :

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Ph.D.	The University of Texas at Arlington	The United States of America,2019
Master	The University of Jordan	Jordan,2014
Bachelor	Al Hussein bin Talal University	Jordan,2012

1.	Disaster resilient structures.
2.	Experimental testing of structural engineering elements.
3.	Machine Learning in Structural Engineering.
4.	Structural Sustainability.
5.	Engineered Cementitious Composites
6.	Structural Concrete Members Internally Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer.
7.	Finite Element Modeling.
8.	Design and analysis of steel and concrete culverts.

1.	Tarawneh A, Saleh E., Alghossoon A, Almasabha G., Alajarmeh, O, Manalo, and Benmokrane, B. (2024), “Modified Shear Design Model for Steel- and Fiber- Reinforced Polymer-Reinforced Concrete Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 121, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.14359/51739191
2.	Shehadeh A., Alshboul O., and Almasabha, G. (2024), “Slope displacement detection in construction: An automated management algorithm for disaster prevention”, Expert Systems with Applications, V. 237, Part B, 121505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121505
3.	Almasabha, G. and Chao, S.-H. (2023), “Modified Shear Design Model for Steel and FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 120, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.14359/51737144
4.	Saleh E, Murad Y, Tarawneh A, Alghossoon A, Almasabha G. (2023) “Automated analysis and design for recycled aggregate reinforced concrete beams”, Structural Concrete. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco. 202300354
5.	Almasabha, G., Al-Mazaidh, R. (2023), “Simple Truss Model to Estimate the Shear Strength of Short Links in the Eccentrically Braced Frame (EBF) Steel System”, Journal of Thin-Walled Structures, Volume 188, 110811, 1-15, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2023.110811. 
6.	Chao, S.-H., Almasabha, G., Price, B., and Jiansinlapadamrong, C., (2023), “A Horizontal Stiffener Detailing for Shear Links at the Link-to-Column Connection in Eccentrically Braced Frames,” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 149, Issue 9. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12090
7.	Almasabha, G. and Chao, S.-H. (2023), “A New Reinforcement Configuration for Achieving High-Ductility and High-Strength Rectangular Squat Structural Walls,” ACI Structural Journal, V. 120, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.14359/51737144
8.	Almasabha, G., Al-Shboul K., Shehadeh A., Alshboul O., (2023), “Machine Learning-Based Models for Predicting the Shear Strength of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams without Stirrups”, Structures, V. 52, 299-311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.03.170
9.	Almasabha, G., Shehadeh, A., Alshboul, O. and Al Hattamleh, O. (2023), "Structural performance of buried reinforced concrete pipelines under deep embankment soil", Construction Innovation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-10-2021-0196
10.	Maabreh, M., Almasabha, G. Machine Learning Regression Algorithms for Shear Strength Prediction of SFRC-DBs: Performance Evaluation and Comparisons. Arab J Sci Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08176-y
11.	Tarawneh A., Almasabha, G.,  Saleh E., Alghossoon, A., Alajarmeh O. (2023) “Data-driven machine learning methodology for designing slender FRP-RC columns”, Structures, 57, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105207
12.	Alshboul O., Almasabha, G., Al-Shboul K., Shehadeh A., (2023), “A comparative study of shear strength prediction models for SFRC deep beams without stirrups using Machine learning algorithms”, Structures, V. 55, 97-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.06.026
13.	Alajarmeh, O, Manalo, A, Ferdous, W, Almasabha, G, Tarawneh, A, Awwad, K, Safonov, A, Zeng, X, Schubel, P. Fatigue behavior of unidirectional fiber-reinforced pultruded composites with high volume fiber fraction. Fatigue Fract Eng Mater Struct. 2023; 1- 15. doi:10.1111/ffe.13979
14.	Almasabha, G.; Murad, Y.; Alghossoon, A.; Saleh, E.; Tarawneh, A. Sustainability of Using Steel Fibers in Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams without Stirrups. Sustainability 2023, 15, 4721. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15064721
15.	Tarawneh, A.; Saleh, E.; Almasabha, G. and Alghossoon, A. (2023) “Hybrid Data-Driven Machine Learning Framework for Determining Prestressed Concrete Losses”. Arab J Sci Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07714-y
16.	Al-Shboul K., Almasabha, G., Shehadeh A., Alshboul O., (2023), “Exploring the efficacy of machine learning models for predicting soil radon exhalation rates”, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-023-02509-x
17.	Alghossoon, A.; Tarawneh, A.; Almasabha, G.; Murad, Y.; Saleh, E.; Abu yahia H.; Abu yahia A.; Sahawneh, H. (2023) ” Shear strength of circular concrete-filled tube (CCFT) members using human-guided artificial intelligence approach”. Engineering Structures, V. 282, 115820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.115820
18.	Murad, Y.; Saleh, E.; Tarawneh, A.; Almasabha, G.; Alghossoon, A. Shear Strength Prediction of Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Bars and Stirrups Using Gene Expression Programming. Sustainability 2023, 15, 6335. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086335
19.	Tarawneh, A.; Alghossoon, A.; Saleh, E.; Almasabha, G.; Murad, Y.; Abu-Rayyan, M.; Aldiabat, A. Machine Learning Prediction Model for Shear Capacity of FRP-RC Slender and Deep Beams. Sustainability 2022, 14, 15609. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su142315609
20.	Alshboul, O.; Shehadeh, A.; Almasabha, G.; Mamlook, R.E.A.; Almuflih, A.S. Evaluating the Impact of External Support on Green Building Construction Cost: A Hybrid Mathematical and Machine Learning Prediction Approach. Buildings 2022, 12, 1256. https:// doi.org/10.3390/buildings12081256 
21.	Alshboul, O.; Almasabha, G.; Shehadeh, A.; Mamlook, R.E.A.; Almuflih, A.S.; Almakayeel, N. Machine Learning-Based Model for Predicting the Shear Strength of Slender Reinforced Concrete Beams without Stirrups. Buildings 2022, 12, 1166. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12081166
22.	Alshboul, O.; Shehadeh, A.; Mamlook, R.E.A.; Almasabha, G.; Almuflih, A.S.; Alghamdi, S.Y. Prediction Liquidated Damages via Ensemble Machine Learning Model: Towards Sustainable Highway Construction Projects. Sustainability 2022, 14(15), 9303. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su14159303
23.	Alshboul, O.; Almasabha, G.; Shehadeh, A.; Al Hattamleh, O.; Almuflih, A.S. Optimization of the Structural Performance of Buried Reinforced Concrete Pipelines in Cohesionless Soils. Materials 2022, 15, 4051. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15124051 
24.	Almasabha, G.; Alshboul, O.; Shehadeh, A.; Almuflih, A.S. Machine Learning Algorithm for Shear Strength Prediction of Short Links for Steel Buildings. Buildings 2022, 12, 775. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/buildings12060775
25.	Alshboul O, Shehadeh A., Almasabha G, Almuflih AS, (2022), Extreme Gradient Boosting-Based Machine Learning Approach for Green Building Cost Prediction. Sustainability 14, no. 11: 6651; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14116651
26.	Tarawneh A., Almasabha G., Murad Y., (2022). ColumnsNet: Neural Network Model for Constructing Interaction Diagrams and Slenderness Limit for FRP-RC Columns. Journal of Structural Engineering. V. 148. Issue 8. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003389
27.	Alshboul O, Alzubaidi MA, Mamlook REA, Almasabha G, Almuflih AS, Shehadeh A. (2022), "Forecasting Liquidated Damages via Machine Learning-Based Modified Regression Models for Highway Construction Projects" Sustainability 14, no. 10: 5835. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14105835
28.	Alshboul, O., Shehadeh, A., Tatari, O., Almasabha, G. and Saleh, E. (2022), "Multiobjective and multivariable optimization for earthmoving equipment", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-10-2021-0129
29.	Saleh E., Tarawneh A., Naser M., Abedi M., Almasabha G., (2022). You only design once (YODO): Gaussian Process-Batch Bayesian optimization framework for mixture design of ultra high performance concrete. Construction and Building Materials. V. 330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127270
30.	Almasabha G., Tarawneh A., Saleh E., Alajarmeh O., (2022). Data-Driven Flexural Stiffness Model of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Slender Columns. Journal of Composites for Construction. V. 26. Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001218
31.	Saleh E., Tarawneh A., Almasabha G., Momani Y., (2022). Slenderness limit of FRP-confined rectangular concrete columns. Structures. V. 38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.02.030
32.	Almasabha G. (2022). Gene expression model to estimate the overstrength ratio of short links. Structures. V. 37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.01.030
33.	Tarawneh A., Dwairi H., Almasabha G., and Majdalaweyh S., (2021). Effect of FRP-Compression Reinforcement in Columns Subjected to Concentric and Eccentric Loading. ACI Structural Journal, V. 118, No. 3. https://doi.org/10.14359/51730526
34.	Tarawneh A, Almasabha G., Alawadi R., and Tarawneh M., (2021). Innovative and Reliable Model for Shear Strength of Steel Fibers Reinforced Concrete Beams. Structures. V. 32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.03.081
35.	Shatnawi, A., Almasabha, G., & Tarawneh, B. (2017). Structural behavior of concrete box culverts under deep burial. Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, 8(4) https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000291

 •	Beam Size effect on shear strength of steel fiber reinforced lightweight concrete beams without stirrups. (Fall 2022 – Present). Advised: Mohammad Ghnimat.
•	Experimental Investigation of Shear Link Performance on D-Braced EBF Systems. (Fall 2022 – Present). Advised: Wael Rezeq.

•	Assistant Dean (September 2024 – present)
The Deanship of Academic Development and International Outreach, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Associate Professor (April 2024 – present) 
   Civil Engineering Department, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Head of the Applied Experiments Division (2023 – present) 
 Built Environment and Structural Systems Center, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Assistant Professor (January 2020 – April 2024) 
   Civil Engineering Department, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)- UT Arlington TX, (2016 – 2019)

•	Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering 
•	Advanced Structural Dynamics
•	Reinforced Concrete (III) 
•	Reinforced Concrete (I) 
•	Advanced Topics in Concrete Technology 
•	Structural Analysis for Architectural Students 
•	Concrete Technology 
•	Engineering Mechanics 
•	Statics

•	Associate Professor (April 2024 – present) 
   Civil Engineering Department, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Head of the Applied Experiments Division (2023 – present) 
 Built Environment and Structural Systems Center, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Assistant Professor (January 2020 – April 2024) 
   Civil Engineering Department, The Hashemite University – Jordan
•	Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)- UT Arlington TX, (2016 – 2019)

1.	American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 374, Performance-Based Seismic Design of Concrete Buildings
2.	American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 544 Fiber Reinforced Concrete 
3.	American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 440, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement
4.	American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE).
5.	Structural Engineering Institute – Graduate Student Chapter, UT Arlington TX.
6.	American Concrete Institute (ACI).

•	Paper reviewer for the following journals:
1.	Automation in Construction
2.	Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. 
3.	Construction and Building Materials
4.	Journal of Building Engineering.
5.	Structures.
6.	ACI Structural Journal.
7.	Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, ASCE.
8.	Steel and Composite Structures, An International Journal. 
9.	Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management.
10.	European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering.
11.	Scientific Reports, Springer Nature.
12.	Buildings.
13.	Sustainability.
14.	Polymers.
15.	Applied Sciences.
16.	Results in Engineering
17.	Processes.
18.	Fire
19.	Journal of Engineering Research.
20.	ACI Fall Convention 2021 - Atlanta, GA: Durability, Service Life, and Long-Term Integrity of Concrete Materials, Bridges, and Structures.

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