CEE Participating in 5th FEA Student Conference

Participation in the 5th FEA Student Conference (May 17-18, 2006) by the CEE Department included the presentation of two keynote lectures and seven student papers published in the conference proceedings.

Keynote Lectures

The Life Journey of an AUB Alumnus Through a Career in Engineering and Finance
By Mr. Abdallah Zakhem (on behalf of CEE)
Co-founder and President (Zakhem International Construction Ltd.), Lebanon
Invited to the Conference and presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award

Abstract: I shall talk about my Engineering career and my experience in construction projects in various countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Also, my experience in banking and the challenges that occurred in undertaking activities in other fields of business.

Virtually There: Evolving Perspectives on Telemobility and Intelligent Transportation Systems
By Dr. Hani Mahmassani (on behalf of CEE)
Professor of Civil/Transportation Engineering, University of Maryland, USA
Invited at the Conference and presented with Distinguished Alumnus Award

Abstract: Developments in telecommunication technologies, especially in wireless, and the widespread adoption of personal mobile devices, are considerably expanding the vision and capabilities initially envisioned for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This presentation will highlight the growing interrelationship between telecommunications and transportation, define the concept of telemobility, and speculate about some of the implications of ongoing technological and market developments for ITS. One of these is the growing availability of real-time data from a variety of sources about the state of system and the behavior of users; the presentation will discuss changes in methodological requirements to leverage this opportunity. Another implication is the possibility for leap-frogging to next-generation technology and novel applications. Based on the author’s research, recent management will be illustrated for. The presentation will conclude with the identification of five “big themes” for research and development in telemobility and the emerging opportunity for ITS.

Student Papers by CEE Undergraduates

3D Visualization of the Subsurface for Foundation Design
By Miled Chalfoun, Hussein El Hariri, Hrag Karaoghlanian, and Mazen Rammal

Beach Complex Resort
By Maya Abi Aad, Mohamed Al Jourdi, Mikael Daher, and Jean Paul Akiki

Development of Kleiat Rene Mouawad Airport
By Tammam Al Dandachi, Joseph Betour El-Zoghbi, Ahmad El Harake, Fadel El Samman, and Jacques Khoriaty

Elevated Freeway between Beirut and Dbayeh
By Nicloas Bekhazi, Mohammad Itani, Elias Nehme, and Marc Rached
Winner of Best CEE Paper Award

Ethics and FEA
By Gustave Cordahi
Special Paper Recognition Award

Implementation of Railway between Beirut and Jounieh
By Rawad Jamal, Jad Tabbara, Bassam Abou Rabia, and Nakhle Mansour

Rehabilitation of BRHIA to Adapt with the A380 Requirements
By Alexander Rizkallah, Radwan Nayfeh, Jamil Daou, and Ralph Bou Khalil