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Prof. Dr. Abdul Qadir Raheem Bakhsh Bhatti

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University Madinah

Latest scientific research

Academic ISI Indexed Impact Factor Journals Publications:

  1.  Bhatti A.Q. Muhammad Jahanzaib Khalil, Muhammad Aslam, Sajjad Ahmad, An overview of Utilization of Rice Husk Ash for Sustainable Concrete Manufacturing, The Islamic University Journal of Applied Sciences (JESC) Volume V, Issue I, July 2023, pp 108-138. https://jesc.iu.edu.sa/Main/Article/114
  2. Bhatti A. Q. Anwar Khitab, A clean approach through recycling of brick kiln dust and crumb waste rubber tires in the manufacturing of clayey bricks and cementitious composites, Advance Upcycling of By-products in Binder and Binder- Based Materials (pp. 291-307, Sept. 29, 2023. (ISBN: 978-0-323-90791-0), Book Chapter (See link https://books.google.com.sa/books/about/Advance_Upcycling_of_By_products_in_ Bind.html?id=XdfDEAAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=recycled%20waste%20abdul%20qadir%20bhatti&f=false)
  3. Bhatti AQ, A Wahab, W Sindi Application of 3D Laser Scanning for Digitization, Design and Analysis of Multistoried Building, Journal of Engineering Research, Vo.11. 2(A), 2023 https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.13419
  4. Bhatti A. Q., Abdul Wahab, Wadea Sindi An Overview of 3D Laser Scanning Techniques and Application on Digitization of Historical Structures, Accepted 2021, Springer Journal of Innovative Infrastructure Solutions ISSN: 2364-4176. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41062-021-00550-9
  5.  Bhatti A. Q. and Abdul Wahab Analysis & Design of Emergency Field Isolation Hospital Building Using Innovative Rapidly Construction Prefabricated Units to treat patients infected with COVID19, 2021; 6(2): 90, Springer Journal of Innovative Infrastructure                       Solutions                       ISSN:                  2364-4176, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs41062-020-00453-1
  6.  Abdul Wahab, Md Maniruzzaman A. Aziz, Abdul Rahman Mohd. Sam, Kok Yeow You, Abdul Qadir Bhatti, Khairul Anuar Kassim, 2019, Review on microwave nondestructive testing techniques and its applications in concrete technology, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 209, , Pages 135-146, ISSN 0950-0618, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.110
  7. Bhatti A. Q., Structural Health Monitoring of single degree of freedom flexible structure having Active Mass Damper under seismic load, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2018, Springer Journal of Innovative Infrastructure Solutions ISSN: 2364-4176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41062-018-0139-2
  8. Abdul Qadir Bhatti, Naveed Ahmad, Hugo Rodrigues, and Giuseppe Brandonisio, “Modelling of Structures under Seismic, Impact, and Shock Vibrations,” Shock and Vibration, vol. 2018, Article ID 4105168, 2 pages, 2018. ISSN 1070-9622, 2018https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4105168 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/sv/si/756947/cfp https://www.hindawi.com/journals/sv/si/756947 http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/sv/aip/4105168.pdf
  9. Bhatti A.Q. Dynamic Response Characteristics of Steel Portal Frames having Semi Rigid Joints under Sinusoidal Wave Excitation, International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering (IJASE), Springer, December 2017, Volume 9, Issue 4, pp 309–313. Available Online https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40091-017- 0167-8
  10. Bhatti AQ, Mohammed T. (2017) Performance Base Design of Multi-Storey Steel Structures Considering Dynamic Loads Originated by Geological Agents. J Steel Struct Constr, ISSN: 2472-0437, Vol 3(2): 134 https://doi.org/10.4172/2472- 0437.1000134
  11. Bhatti A.Q. Application of Dynamic Analysis and Modelling of Structural Concrete Insulated Panels (SCIP) for Energy Efficient Buildings in Seismic Prone Areas, Elsevier Journal of Energy and Building , 2016, Vol. 128, pp. 164-177, ISSN: 0378- 7788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.06.049
  12.  Bhatti A.Q. Scaled Accelerographs for Design of Structures in Quetta, Baluchistan Pakistan, International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering (IJASE), Springer http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40091-016-0141-x
  13. Bhatti A.Q., Seismic Analysis of Reactor Building of a NPP based on ASCE 4-98 and RCC-G Method, 7(11), pp. 14461-14465, November 2016, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research ISSN: 0976-3031 http://recentscientific.com/sites/default/files/6553Article%20ijrsr.pdf
  14. Bhatti A. Q. Falling-weight Impact response for prototype RC type rock-shed with sand cushion, Journal of Materials and Structures, Oct 2015, Volume 48, Number 10, 3367-3375, Springer, ISSN 1359-5997, Available Online http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527- 014-0405-5
  15. Khan, D. S. Shan, and Bhatti A. Q. Temperature effect analysis of viscoelastic damper and Magnetorheological damper for vibration control of stayed-cable, Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life Extension. May 2014, 2167 -2175, https://www.crcpress.com/Bridge-Maintenance-Safety-Management-and-Life- Extension/Chen-Frangopol-Ruan/p/book/9781138001039
  16. Bhatti A. Q. Performance of Viscoelastic dampers (VED) under various temperatures and application of Magnetorheological dampers (MRD) for seismic control of structures, Mechanics of Time Dependent Materials (MTDM), Volume 17, Issue 3, 2013, pp. 275-284, Springer, Impact Factor 1.014, ISSN: 1385-2000, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11043-012-9180-2
  17. Bhatti A. Q. Probabilistic Hazard Analysis of Quetta Pakistan, Journal of Science & Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Vol. 37, No. C1, pp. 157-162, 2013, Springer, Impact Factor 0.182, ISSN 2228-6162 https://www.sid.ir/EN/JOURNAL/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=306648 https://link.springer.com/journal/40996/volumes-and-issues https://www.sid.ir/EN/JOURNAL/JournalListPaper.aspx?ID=132498
  18. Bhatti A. Q. Kishi N. Shameem K. Applicability of the impact response analysis method for Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams mixed with Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) short fibers, International Journal of Polymer Processing, Hanser Publisher, 2013, Volume 26 Issue 5, Pages 470-477, ISSN 0930-777X, Available Online, http://dx.doi.org/10.3139/217.2405
  19. Varum H, Teixeira-Dias F, Marques P, Pinto A and Bhatti A. Q. Performance evaluation of retrofitting strategies for non-seismically designed RC buildings using steel braces, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2013, pp. 1129- 1156, Springer, 1570-761X, Available Online , http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10518- 012-9421-4
  20. Bhatti A.Q, Guilio Ventura, Asim Bashir, Impact Response Analysis of Retaining Wall under Falling Weight Impact Load, 72nd Annual Congress, Pakistan Engineering Congress, Dec 2013, Lahore, Pakistan.https://www.pecongress.org.pk/images/upload/books/10- Abdul%20Qadir%20Bhatti.pdf
  21.  Sajjad Ahmad, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro, Abdul Qadir Bhatti, Rao Arsalan Khushnood, Zulqarnain Ali Sabir, Numerical Modeling and Simulation of a Masonry Arch in ANSYS Subjected to Impact Loading, Pakistan Engineering Congress, Dec 2013,           Lahore, Pakistan https://www.pecongress.org.pk/images/upload/books/9- Sajjad%20Ahmad.pdf
  22. Bhatti A. Q. Kishi, N. Control of FRP Debonding in Strengthened RC Beams, Arab Journal of Science and Engineering, AJSE KFUPM, Springer, Volume 37, Issue 8, pp 2103-2112, 2012, ISSN 1319-8025, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007%2Fs13369-012-0304-4
  23. Bhatti, A. Q. N. Kishi, H. Konno, H. Mikami, Elasto plastic dynamic response analysis of prototype RC girder under falling-weight impact loading considering mesh size effect. Journal of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 8, No. 9, 2012, 817–827, ISSN 1573-2479, Available Online, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2010.492838
  24. Bhatti A. Q. K. Shameem, Mahmood Aamir, Dastagir Abid and N Kishi “Numerical study for impact resistant design of full scale arch type reinforced concrete structures under falling weight impact test”, Journal of Vibration and Control, Sage Publisher, in Volume 18 Issue 9, 2012 pp. 1275 – 1283, Impact Factor 4.35, ISI Indexed, ISSN 1077-5463, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077546311419176
  25. Bhatti A. Q. Kishi, N. Impact response analysis of prototype RC girders with sand cushion using equivalent fracture energy concept" International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Sage Journal Publisher, 2011, Volume 20, Issue 7, 1094-1111, ISSN 1056- 7895. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1056789510397067
  26. Bhatti, A. Q. Kishi, N., An application of impact-response analysis on small-scale RC arch-type beams without stirrups Elsevier Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Volume 25, Issue 10, 2011, Pages 3972-3976, ISSN 0950-0618, Available Online http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.04.030
  27. Bhatti, A. Q. N. Kishi and H. Mikami, An applicability of dynamic response analysis of shear-failure type RC beams with lightweight aggregate concrete under falling- weight impact loading. Journal of Materials and Structures, Springer, Volume 44, Number 1, 221-231, 2011, ISSN 1359-5997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-010- 9621-9
  28. Bhatti A. Q. Kishi N. and Tan KH, Impact resistant behaviour of an RC slab strengthened with FRP sheet, Journal of Materials and Structures, Springer, Volume 44, Number 10, 1855-1864, 2011, ISSN 1359-5997, Available Online, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-010-9621-9
  29. Bhatti A. Q. Zamir S. Z Rafi, Z Khatoon, Q Ali. Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis of Islamabad, Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, ISI Indexed, 2011, Vol 42 (3), 468- 478, Available Online on sciencdirect.com, ISSN 1367-9120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2011.05.006
  30. Bhatti, A. Q. and Kishi, N., Impact response of RC rock-shed girder with sand cushion under falling load. Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Design, Elsevier, Volume 240, Issue 10, 2010, pp. 2626-2632, 2010, ISSN 0029-5493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2010.07.029
  31. Kishi, N., and Bhatti A. Q. An equivalent fracture energy concept for nonlinear dynamic response analysis of prototype RC girders subjected to falling-weight impact loading. International Journal of Impact Engineering, Volume 37, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 103-113, ISSN 0734-743X, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2009.07.007
  32. Bhatti A. Q. Kishi, N., and Mikami H. and Ando, T, Elasto-Plastic Impact Response Analysis of Shear-failure type RC beams with shear rebars Materials & Design , Elsevier, 03, 2009, 30-2, pp. 502-510, ISSN 0261-3069, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2008.05.068
  33. Kishi, T. Ohno, H. Konno and Bhatti A. Q. (2006). Dynamic Response Analysis for a Large-scale RC Girder Under a Falling-weight Impact Loading" Advances in Engineering Structures; Mechanics & Construction, Springer Netherlands Press, Volume 140 ISBN: 978-1-4020-4890-6, pp. 99-109 (Book Chapter), http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4891-2_8

·             Impact/Blast/Shock resistance of RCC Structures

·             Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering

·             Finite Element Modeling

·             Static and Dynamic Analysis of Structures

·             Structural active/passive control and retrofitting

·             Structural health monitoring

·             Smart Material and Structures including actuators, telepresence, Telehealth monitoring, Teleparticipation and Cyber infrastructure

·             Steel Structures

·             Structural Analysis of Historical Construction


  • Structural assessment of existing historical and modern structures including hospital for COVID19 using by 3D laser scanning in Madinah, Tamyuz 2 Program., Deanship of Research, Islamic University Madinah Project No. 421.

  • Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Buildings in Madinah, Deanship of Research, Islamic University Madinah, Takamul Project No. 69/T/38 November 2017

  •   Structural Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Concrete Multi Span type Bridges in Madinah According to Standard Bridge Design Practice in Saudi Arabia, Deanship of Research, Islamic Univeristy Madinah Takamul Project No. 52/T/39, October 2017- May 2018 (8 months)

  • Diagnosis, Monitoring and Structural analysis of historical mosques in Madinah, According to International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICMOS), Deanship of Research, Islamic University Madinah Takamul Project No. 66/T/40 Oct 2018 March 2019

  • Analysis & Design of Emergency Field Isolation Hospital Building Using Rapidly Construction Prefabricated Units to treat patients infected with COVID19, Deanship of Research, Islamic University Madinah Takamul Research Project No.122/T/41

  •  Structural analysis and design of advanced tensile member light fabric structures in Saudi Arabia (Umbrella of Masjid Nabawi in Madinah, Hajj Terminal Jeddah), Deanship of Research, Islamic University Madinah Takamul Project No.32./T/40, July- Dec. 2019

  • Advance Earthquake Engineering Research and Education through an Instructional Shaking Table Test Using Multihazard Approach (Approved by HEC, Pakistan under NRPU grant)

  •  INSPIRE BRITISH Council Project “Development of MS level curriculum in Earthquake Engineering in Pakistan”

  • HEC grant to organize International Conference in Earthquake Engineering and Seismology