Publications 2005 - 2014

Accepted Referred Journals

  • Gupta, M., Velayutham, P., Elbeshbishy, E., Hafez, H., Khafipour, E., Derakhshani, H., El Naggar, M.H., Levin, D.B., Nakhla, G. (2014). Co-fermentation of glucose, starch, and cellulose for mesophilic biohydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39:20958-20967.

  • Abdelghany, Y., and El Naggar, M. H. (2014). Full-scale field investigations and numerical analyses of innovative seismic composite fiber-reinforced polymer and reinforced grouted helical screw instrumented piles under axial and lateral monotonic and cyclic loadings. Paper presented at the Geotechnical Special Publication, (240 GSP) Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering, pp. 414-424.

  • Abd Elaziz, A. Y., El Naggar, M. H., and Abd Elaziz, A. Y. (2014).  Group behaviour of hollow-bar micropiles in cohesive soils. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 51(10):1139-1150.

  • Alnuaim, A. M., and El Naggar, M. H. (2014).  Performance of foundations in Sabkha soil: Numerical investigation. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 32(3):637-656.

  • Abd Elaziz, A. Y., El Naggar, M. H. and Abd Elaziz, A. Y. (2014).  Geotechnical capacity of hollow-bar micropiles in cohesive soils. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 51(10):1123-1138.

  • Nasr, N., Gupta, M., Elbeshbishy, E., Hafez, H., El Naggar, M. H., and Nakhla, G. (2014).  Biohydrogen production from pretreated corn cobs. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(35):19921-19927.

  • Rose, A.V., Taylor, R.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2013).  Numerical modelling of perimeter pile groups in clay. Can. Geotech J. 50:250-258.

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2013).  Seismic soil-structure interaction in buildings on stiff clay with embedded basement stories.  Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50:858-873,

  • Turan, A., El Naggar, M.H. and Dundas, D. (2013).  Investigation of induced trend method using a full-scale test embankment. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Journal, 31:557-568.

  • Turan, A., Hafez, D. and El Naggar, M.H.(2013).  The performance of inclined secant micro-pile walls as active and passive biration barriers. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 55:225-232.

  • Nasr, N., H. Hafez, M.H. El Naggar and G. Nakhla (2013). Application of artificial neural networks for modeling of biohydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38:3189-3195.

  • Elkasabgy, M. and M.H. El Naggar (2013). Dynamic response of vertically loaded helical and driven steel piles. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50(5):521-525.
  • El Sharnouby, M.M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Axial monotonic and cyclic performance of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) - steel fibre- reinforced helical pulldown micropiles (FRP-RHPM). Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 49(12):1378-1392.

  • Khan, Z., El Emam, M., Cascante, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Energy dissipation in engineered sand of large damping ratio. International Journal of Geomechanics and Geoengineering, 8(2):135-140.

  • El Naggar, H. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Expansion of cavities embedded in cohesionless elastoplastic half-space and subjected to anisotropic stress field. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Journal, 30(4):1-13.

  • Livaoglu, R., Turan, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Physical and numerical evaluation of SSI effects on seismic behaviour of elevated tanks. Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, 6(2):1-20.

  • El Sharnouby, M.M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Field investigation of axial monotonic and cyclic performance of reinforced helical pulldown micropiles. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 49(5):560-573.

  • Nasr, N., Elbeshbishy, E., Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Comparative assessment of single-stage vs. two-stage anaerobic digestion of thin stillage. Journal Bioresource Technology, 111:122-126.

  • Rayhani, M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Physical and numerical modelling of seismic soil-structure interaction in layered soils. Journal Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 30(2):331-342.

  • Abd Elaziz, A.Y. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Axial behaviour of hollow core micropiles under monotonic and cyclic loadings.Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 35(2):249-260.

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2011).  The influence of pore fluid viscosity on the dynamic properties of an artificial clay.  Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 137(12):1190-1201.

  • Nasr, N., Elbeshbishy, E., Hafez, H., Nakhla, G and El Naggar, M.H. (2011). Biohydrogen production from thin stillage using conventional and acclimatized anaerobic digester sludge. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36:12761-12769.

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2011). Measurement of dynamic properties of cemented sand using ultrasonic waves. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 48(1):1-15.

  • Hafez, H., Elbeshbishy, E., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2011). Simulating the impact of suppression of methanogenesis in continuous flow biohydrogen reactors. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36:5885-5894.

  • Alzawi, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2011). Full-scale experimental study on vibration scattering using open and in-filled (GeoFoam) wave barriers. Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 31(3):306-317.

  • Sabouni, R. and El Naggar, M.H. (2011). Circular precast concrete manholes: Experimental investigation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 38:319-330.

  • Sabouni, R. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Circular precast concrete manholes: numerical modeling. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 38(8):909-920.

  • Khan, Z., El Naggar, M.H. and Cascante, G. (2010). Frequency dependent dynamic properties from resonant column and cyclic triaxial tests. J. Franklin Institute, doi:10.1016.

  • Hafez, H., El Naggar, M.H. and Nakhla, G. (2010). Steady state and dynamic modeling of biohydrogen production in an integrated biohydrogen reactor clarifier system. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35:6634-6645.

  • El Sharnouby, M.M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Numerical investigation of single and double expansion anchors response to pullout loads. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 37:866-877.

  • Heidari, M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Using reinforced soil foundation in hammer foundations. Ground Improvement, 163(2):121-132.

  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G., El Naggar, M.H., Elbeshbishy, E. and Baghchehsaraee, B. (2010). Effect of organic loading on a novel hydrogen bioreactor. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35:81-82.

  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). An integrated system for hydrogen and methane production during landfill leachate treatment. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35:5010-5014.

  • Hafez, H., Baghchehsaraee, B., Nakhla, G., Karaamanev, D., Margaritis, A, El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Comparative assessment of decoupling of biomass and hydraulic retention times in hydrogen production bioreactors. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 35:81-92.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Seismic vulnerability assessment of modular steel buildings. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 13(8):1065-1088.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Experimental evaluation of the seismic performance of modular steel braced frames.Engineering Structures, 31(7):1435-1446.

  • Hafez, H., Baghchehsaraee, B., Nakhla, G., Karamanev, D., Margaritis, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Comparative assessment of decoupling of biomass and hydraulic retention times in hydrogen production bioreactors. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 34(8):7603-7611.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Seismic overstrength in braced frames of modular steel building floors. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 13(1):1-21.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Effect of directly welded stringer-to-beam connections on the analysis and design of modular steel building floors. Advances in Structural Engineering, 12(3):373-383.

  • El Ganainy, H. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Efficient 3D nonlinear Winkler model for shallow foundations. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 29:1236-1248.

  • Turan, A. Hinchberger, S.D., and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Design and commissioning of a laminar soil container for use on small shaking tables. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineer, 29:404-414. 

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009. Mechanical characterization of an artifiical clay. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 135(2):280-290.

  • El Ganainy, H. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009)  Seismic performance of three-dimensional frame structures with underground stories.  Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 29:1249-1261.

  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Biological hydrogen production from corn-syrup waste using a novel system.  Energies 2009 (2):445-455.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Numerical modeling of seismic response of rigid foundation on soft soil. International Journal of Geo-mechanics, ASCE, 132(2). 

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008).  Predicting the dynamic properties of glyben using a modular neural network (MNN).  Can. Geotech. J. 45:1628-1638.

  • Read, K., El Naggar, M.H. and Eaton, D. (2008). Site response spectra for POLARIS station sites in Southern Ontario and Quebec. Seismological Research Letters, 79(6):776-784.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). A numerical study into lateral cyclic nonlinear soil-pile response. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(9):1268-1281.

  • Annan C.D., Youssef M.A., El Naggar M.H. (2008). Seismic overstrength in braced frames of modular steel building floors. Journal of Earthquake Engineering. 13(1):1-21.

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G., El Naggar, M.H. and Lai, C.G. (2008). Measurement of frequency dependent dynamic properties of soils using the resonant column device. Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering, ASCE, 134(9):1319-1326.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009). Design and commissioning of a laminar soil container for use on small shaking tables. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 29(1):404-414.

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Design and commissioning of a laminar soil container for use on small shaking tables. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 28(12).

  • Livneh, B. and El Naggar, M.H.(2008). Axial load testing and numerical modeling of square shaft helical piles, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(8):1142-1155. 

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Dynamic properties of soft clay and loose sand from seismic centrifuge tests. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 26(5):593-602.

  • Nehdi, M.L., Sake, M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Toe-driven tapered FRP-scc composite piles: New high-performance technology for deep foundations. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 31(3):GTJ100991.

  • El Naggar, H., Hinchberger, S.D. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Simplified analysis of seismic in-plane stresses in composite and jointed tunnel linings. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 28(12):1063-1077.

  • Ahmad, I., El Naggar, M.H. and Khan, A.N. (2008). Neural network based attenuation of strong motion peaks in Europe. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 12(5):663-680.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Seismic response of sands in centrifuge tests. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(4):470-483.

  • Khan, M.K., El Naggar, M.H. and Elkasabgy, M. (2008). Compression testing of drilled concrete tapered piles in cohesive-frictional soil. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(3):377-392.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). An investigation into the Winkler modeling of the cyclic response of rigid footings. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 28(1):44-57.

  • Rayhani, M.T., El Naggar, M.H. and Tabatabaei, S.H. (2008). Nonlinear analysis of local site effects on seismic ground response in the Bam earthquake. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 26(1):91-100.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). A consistent soil fatigue framework based on the number of equivalent cycles. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 26(1):65-77. 

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Linearity of the first mode of vibration in resonant-column testing. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 31(1):65-75.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Characterization of glyben for seismic applications. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 31(1):24-31.
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  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Generalized dynamic Winkler model for nonlinear soil-structure interaction analysis. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(4):560-573. 

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Centrifuge modeling of seismic response of layered soft clay. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 5(4):571-589.

  • Ahmad, I., El Naggar, M.H. and Khan, A.N. (2007). Artificial neural network application to estimate kinematic soil pile interaction response parameters. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 27:892-905.

  • El Naggar, M.H., Youssef, M.A. and Ahmed, M.(2007). Monotonic and cyclic lateral behaviour of helical pile specialized connectors. Engineering Structures, 29(10):2635-2640.

  • Sakr, M., El Naggar, M.H. and Nehdi, M.L. (2007). Wave equation analyses of tapered FRP-concrete piles in dense sand. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 27(2):166-182.

  • Mousa, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Shallow spherical shell rectangular finite element for analysis of cross shaped shell roof. Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 7:41-51.

  • Hamidi, M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). On the performance of SCF in seismic isolation of the interior equipment of buildings. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 36, No. 11, pp. 1581-1604.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Collapse hazard zonation of Qanats in Greater Tehran Area. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 25(3):327-338.

  • El Naggar, H., Allouche, E.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Development of new class of pre-cast concrete pipes: Numerical evaluation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34(7):870-884.

  • El Naggar, H., Allouche, E.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Development of new class of pre-cast concrete pipes: experimental evaluation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34(7):885-889.

  • Mostafa, Y.E. and El Naggar (2006). Effect of seabed instability on fixed offshore platforms. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 26:1127-1142.

  • Youssef, M.A., El Naggar, M.H. and Ahmed, M.(2006). Monotonic and cyclic behaviour of helical pile connectors in the vertical direction. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 33:10-18.

  • Nehdi, M., Sakr, and El Nagger, M.H. (2006). From head to toe: FRP-SCC composite piles offer new direction for deep foundations. Concrete International, American Concrete Institute, 28(6):43-47.

  • Sakr, M., El Naggar, M.H. and Nehdi, M.L.(2005). Lateral behaviour of FRP-SCC composite tapered piles in dense sand. Geotechnical Engineering Journal, Institution of Civil Engineers, London, 158(GE3):145-157.

  • Sakr, M., El Naggar, M.H. and Nehdi, M.L.(2005). Interface characteristics and constructability of novel FRP/concrete piles. Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, 9(3):274-287.

  • El Naggar, M.H., Shayanfar, M.A., Kimiaei, M., and Aghakouchak, A.A. (2005). Simplified BNWF model for nonlinear seismic response analysis of offshore piles. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(2):365-380.

  • Sakr, M., El Naggar, M.H. and Nehdi, M.L. (2005). Uplift performance of FRP tapered piles in dense sand. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechniques, 5(2):1-16.

  • El Naggar, M.H and Chehab A.G. (2005). Vibration barriers for shock producing equipment. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(1):297-306.

  • El Chabib,H., Nehdi, M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Behaviour of self-consolidating concrete confined in short GFRP tubes. Journal of Cement and Concrete Composites, 27:55-64.

  • Maheshwari, B.K., Truman, K.Z., Gould, P.L. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Three-dimensional nonlinear seismic analysis of single piles using FEM: effects of plasticity of soil. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 5(1):35-44.

  • Hewayde, E., El Naggar, M.H. and Khorshid, N. (2005). Reinforced lime columns - A new technique for heave control. Journal of Ground Improvement, 9(2):79-87.

Refereed Books

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Chapter 6 "Earthquake-Resistant Design". Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 4th Edition, Editors D. Becker and I. Moore.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Chapter 14 "Machine Foundations". Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 4th Edition, Editors D. Becker and I. Moore.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Chapter 18 "Geotechnical Design of Deep Foundations". Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 4th Edition, Editors D. Becker and I. Moore.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Chapter 19 "Structural Design and Installation of Piles". Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 4th Edition, Editors D. Becker and I. Moore.

Conference Proceeding Papers

  • Tombari, A., Dezi, F., and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Soil-pile-structure interaction under seismic loads:  Influence of ground motion intensity, duration and soil nonlinearity.  Proceedings of 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Sept. 24-28.

  • Tombari, A., Dezi, F. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Influence of ground motion duratin and soil non-linearity on the performance of single piles under seismic loads.  2nd International Conference on Performance-Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Taormina, Italy, May 28-30.

  • Turan, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Seismic response of raft foundations supported on aggregate piers.  Proceedings of 37th Annual Conference of Deep Foundation Institute, Houston, October 16-19, 111-119.

  • Turan, A., Sangiuliano, T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2012).  Efficiency of aggregate piers to reduce the vertical and lateral stresses on deep foundation units due to embankment loadingings.  Proceedings of 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Oct. 1-3.

  • Heidari, M., El Naggar, M.H. and Jahanandish, M. (2012).  Analysis of laterally loaded pile using the combination of SW model and the imbedding method.  Proceedings of 65thCanadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Oct. 1-3.
  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Waste-to-Energy Using a Novel Integrated Biological Process. Fourteenth International Water Technology Conference, Cairo, March 21-23, Paper No. 84.

  • Abuhajar, O., El Naggar, M.H. and Newson, T. (2010). Review of Available Methods for Evaluation of Soil Sensitivity for Seismic Design. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Ed. Prakash, S., San Diego, CA, May 24-29, p. 1.32b.

  • Abdelghany, Y. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Monotonic and Cyclic Behavior of Helical Piles Under Axial and Lateral Loading. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Ed. Prakash, S., San Diego, CA, May 24-29, SPL 4.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2010). A Structural Engineer's Approach to Efficient SFSI: Towards Performance Based Design. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Ed. Prakash, S., San Diego, CA, May 24-29, SPL 4.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2009). A Structural Engineer's Approach to Efficient SFSI:  Towards Performance Based Design.  Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Ed. Prakash, S., San Diego, CA, May 24-29, p. 1.32b.

  • El-Ganainy, H. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Efficient 3D Nonlinear Winkler Model for Shallow Foundations.  Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Satellite Conference, XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics, & Geotechnical Engineering, October 2-3, Alexandria, Egypt, Paper 37.

  • Abuhajar, O, Newson, T., El Naggar, M.H. and Stone, K. (2009).  Arching Around Buried Square Section Structures.  XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, October 5-9, Alexandria, Egypt.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Satellite Conference.  XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, 2-3.10, 2009, Alexandria, Egypt.  Bridging the Gap Between Structural and Geotechnical Engineers in SSI for Performance-Based Design.

  • Alzawi, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Vibration Scattering Using Geofoam Material as Vibration Wave Barriers.  Proceedings of the 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Halifax.

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G., El Naggar, M.H. and Lai, C. (2009).  Evaluation of First Mode of Vibration Base Fixidity, and Frequency Effects in Resonant-Column Testing.  Proceedings of the 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Halifax.

  • El Sharnouby, M.M. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Numerical Analysis of Expansion Anchors.  International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics, Juan-Les-Pins, France, April 29-May 1.

  • El Marassi, M., Newson, El Naggar, M.H. and Stone, K. (2009)  Numerical Modelling of the Performance of a Hybrid Monopiled Footing Foundation.  Proceedings of the 61st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Edmonton, pp. 97-104.

  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  An integrated System for Hydrogen and Methane Production During Landfill Leachate Treatment.  Proceedings of the International Conference on Hydrogen Production, May 3-6, Oshawa, Ontario.

  • Heydari, M., Ghahramani, A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Effect of Soil Reinforcement on the Response of Vertically Vibrating Foundations Using Different Isolation Systems. Proceedings of the Fourth European Geosynthetics Conference, Edinburgh, September 7-10, Paper 108.

  • Turan, A. El Naggar, M.H. and Hinchberger, S.D. (2008). Lateral behavior of micro-pile groups under static and dynamic loads. Proceedings of 4th Canadian Conference on Geohazards, Quebec City, May 20-24.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Physical and numerical modeling of dynamic soil-structure interaction. 4th Decennial Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics Conference (GEESD IV), ASCE, Sacramento, CA, May 18-21.

  • Sabouni, R. and El Naggar, M.H. (2008). Numerical and experimental analysis of 1.2m diameter precast concrete manholes. 2nd Canadian Conference on Effective Design of Structures, CCEDS II - Sustainability of Civil Engineering Structures, McMaster University, Hamilton, May 20-21.

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G., El Naggar, M.H., and Lai, C., (2008). Evaluation of first mode of vibration, base fixidity, and frequency effects in resonant-column testing. 4th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Atlanta, ASCE GEO-Congress, September 22-24.

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Abdelghany,Y. (2007). Seismic helical screw foundations systems. Proceedings of 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, October 24-26, Paper 160.

  • Turan, A. El Naggar, M.H. and Hinchberger, S.D. (2007). Inclined secant micro-pile walls as active vibration barriers. Proceedings of 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, October 24-26, Paper 143.

  • Abuhajar, O. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Peak ground acceleration for liquefaction assessment in accordance with NBCC (2005). Proceedings of 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, October 24-26, Paper 219.

  • Rayhani, M.T. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Local geology effects on strong ground motion during the bam earthquake. 9th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Ottawa, June 25, Paper 1352.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Seismic performance of modular steel braced frames. 9th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Ottawa, June 25, Paper 1146.

  • Allotey, N. K. and El Naggar, M. H.(2007). Modeling of cyclic response of shallow foundations with Winkler model: Some issues. Proceedings of 9th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Ottawa, June 25, Paper no. 1156.

  • El Naggar H. and El Naggar, M.H.(2007). Simplified approach to group effect in pile dynamics. 4th International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (ICEGE), Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1325.

  • Turan, A., Hinchberger, S. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Dynamic properties of modified glyben as artificial clay for seismic applications. 4th ICEGE, Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1751.

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Abdelghany, Y. (2007). Helical screw piles (HSP) capacity for axial cyclic loadings in cohesive soils. Fourth International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (ICEGE), Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1567.

  • Ahmad, I., Khan, A.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Kinematic interaction factors of piles. Fourth International Conference on Geotechnical earthquake Engineering (ICEGE), Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1596.

  • Ahmad, I., Khan, A.N., El Naggar, M.H. and Lai, C.G. (2007). Fixed head kinematic pile bending moment time history: artificial neural network approach. Fourth International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (ICEGE), Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1661.

  • El Naggar H., Hinchberger, S. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Approximate evaluation of nonlinearity effects on seismically induced in-plane stresses in tunnel lining. 4th International Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (ICEGE), Thessalonike, Greece, June 25-28. Paper 1326.

  • Ahmad, I., El Naggar, M.H. and Khan, A.N. (2007).Maximum kinematic pile moment in layered soil profile: artificial neural network approach. ASCE Geo-Institute Annual Conference, Denver, CO, Feb. 18-21.

  • Rayhani, M.H.T. and El Naggar, M.H.(2006). Centrifuge modeling of seismic response of soft clay. First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (a joint event of the 13th ECEE & 30th General Assembly of the ESC), Paper No. 1456, Geneva, 3-8 September.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2006). Cyclic degradation/hardening models in total stress analysis: new equations. First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (a joint event of the 13th ECEE & 30th General Assembly of the ESC), Paper No. 1015, Geneva, 3-8 September.

  • Ahmad, I., El Naggar, M.H. and Khan, A.N. (2006). Predictive relationship for peak ground displacement for Europe: neural network approach. First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (a joint event of the 13th ECEE & 30th General Assembly of the ESC), Paper No. 1676, Geneva,3-8 September.

  • Ahmad, I., El Naggar, M.H. and Khan, A.N. (2006). Maximum kinematic seismic pile moment: Artificial neural network approach. Eleventh International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Paper No. IC 641, Montreal, June 14-16.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Foundations for tall structures: challenges and innovations. Keynote lecture, The 7th International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, IFHS, Dubai, Dec. 10-11.

  • Sabouni, R.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Seismic response of shear wall buildings on flexible foundations. The 7th International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, IFHS, Dubai, Dec. 10-11, Paper IFHS-147.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Cyclic soil degradation/hardening models: a critique. Proc. of 16th International Conference of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Osaka, Sept. 11-16, MillPress Science Publishers, Rotterdam, pp. 785-790.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Cyclic soil-structure interaction model for performance-based design. Proc. of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Satellite Conference on Performance Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Concepts and Research, Osaka, Prepared by TC4 Committee, ISSMGE, pp. 30-37.

  • Ahmad, I., Khan, A.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005).  Neural networks for evaluating shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Construction Materials: Performance, Innovations and Structural Implications, ConMat'05, Vancouver, August 22-24, Paper No. 315.

  • Allotey, N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Soil-structure interaction in performance-based design - a review. Proc. of 11th IACMAG, Torino, June 19-24, vol. 3, pp. 595-602.

  • Kimiaei, M., Shayanfar, M.A., El Naggar, M.H. and Aghakouchak, A.A. (2005). The effects of free field ground motion analysis on seismic response of offshore piles. Proceedings of OMAE(2005), 24th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 12-16 June, Halkidiki, Greece, Paper No. 67344.

  • Khan, Z., Cascante, G., and El Naggar, M.H., (2005). Evaluation of Linearity of First Mode of Vibration in Resonant Column Testing. Proceedings, 18th Annual Meeting, Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP), Atlanta, Georgia, USA, , April 3-7, pp: 902-915.

Other Conference Proceedings

  • Hafez, H., Nakhla, G. and El Naggar, M.H. (2010). Waste-to-Energy Using a Novel Integrated Biological Process. Fourteenth International Water Technology Conference, Cairo, March 21-23, Paper No. 84.

    Sakr, M., and El Naggar, M.H. (2006). Centrifuge modeling of uplift behaviour of tapered piles. 59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Vancouver, October 1-4, pp 73- 80.

  • Annan, C.D., Youssef, M.A. and El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Analytical investigation of semi-rigid floor beams connection in modular steel structures. Proceedings of 33rd Annual General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Toronto, June 2-4, Paper No. GC352.

Invited Lectures

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2010). A Structural Engineer's Approach to Efficient SFSI:  Towards Performance Based Design. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Ed. Prakash, S., San Diego, CA, May 24-29, SPL 4.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2009).  Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Satellite Conference,  XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, 2-3. 10. 2009, Alexandria, Egypt.  Bridging the gap between structural and geotechnical engineers in SSI for performance-based design.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Performance-Based Design and Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction for Tall Buildings. Keynote lecture. The Eighth International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, IFHS, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dec. 10-12.

  • El Naggar, M.H., Turan, A. and Hinchberger, S.D. (2007). Seismic performance of a single micro-pile in layered soil. International Society for Micropiles Workshop, Toronto, September 27-29.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Role of seismic soil structure interaction in performance based design. Invited lecture, POLO Workshop, June 4, The University of Western Ontario.

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Allotey, N.K. (2007). Seismic soil structures interaction in performance-based design. Keynote lecture, Sixth Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, April 14-17.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Foundations for tall structures: Challenges and innovations. Keynote lecture, The 7th International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, IFHS, Dubai, Dec. 10.

Research Reports

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Ellison, L.F. (2008). Seismic soil structure interaction and vibration study for reciprocating compressor foundations, LDPE Project, AlJubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Submitted to Simon Carves, Cheshire, UK, April 15.

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Ellison, L.F. (2007. Seismic soil structure interaction and vibration study for reciprocating compressor foundations, LDPE Project, Rayong Province, Submitted to Simon Carves, Cheshire, UK, November 15.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Seismic response analysis of East West Rock Pillar, Dufferin Milton Quarry Extension, Milton, Ontario.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Vibration Monitoring and Resonant Frequency Measurements for Foundations of Unit 1 ID Fans 101 and 104. Prepared for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. Seminole Generating Station, Palatka, FL.

  • El Naggar, M.H. and Ellison, L.F. (2006). Dynamic analysis for reciprocating compressor foundations huntsman polyethylene 1 project, Yorkshire, UK. Submitted to Simon Carves, Cheshire, UK, April 23.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2006). Evaluation of dynamic analysis for foundation of proposed St. Lawrence slag mill, Mississauga, Ontario. Submitted to Consultec Ltd., June 6.

  • El Naggar, M.H. (2005). Evaluation of dynamic analysis for foundation of proposed finish mill No. 3, Ragland, Alabama. Report submitted to Consultec Ltd., Mississauga, June 23.