Dr. Messaoud Saidani was intrigued by bridges and buildings from a young age, and now he is conducting research into novel building material GEM-TECH which could replace some forms of concrete.

He successfully completed his first degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Science and Technology in Algeria, where he won the Best Student Award. He then awarded a PhD in Civil Engineering from The University of Nottingham. Dr. Messaoud Saidani then stayed on as a post-doctoral research fellow for four years working on a number of pan-European and UK projects (total value in excess of £4m). In 1995, he jointed Coventry University as a lecturer, where he is currently a Reader in Structural Engineering since 2008.

Research topics investigated included: steel connection detailing and design; steel framed buildings; structural hollow sections; and e-portfolio for education and training. Current research activities include carrying out an investigation into a novel cement-based material called GEM-Tech. This includes material as well structural testing and modelling.

Dr. Messaoud Saidani has published over 90 journal and conference papers, and technical documents.

Dr. Messaoud Saidani is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers. He is a member of the editorial board in a number of international journals.

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Structural Integrity and Engineering
• Net zero
• Sustainablity and the Circular Economy
• Researh skills
• Research Enriched Learing
• Teaching and Learning Pedagogy

• M.G. Coutie and M. Saidani, The Use of Finite Element Techniques for the Analysis of RHS Structures with Flexible Joints. 3rd International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Lappeenranta, Finland. September 1-2, 1989.
• M.G. Coutie and M. Saidani, Comparison of the Performance of a Fully Overlap Joint Truss and a Gap Joint Truss. 4th International Symposium on Tubular Structures. Edited by J. Wardenier and E. Panjeh Shahi. Delft, The Netherlands, 26-28 June, pp.334-343, 1991.
• M.G. Coutie and M. Saidani, The Adjustment of Stiffness Matrices. Computers and Structures, Vol.59, No.1, pp.35-41, 1996.
• M. Saidani and M.G. Coutie, Secondary moments in RHS lattice girders. 5th International Symposium on Tubular Structures. Ed. M. G. Coutie and G. Davies. The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, August 25-27, 1993.
• M. Saidani and D.A. Nethercot, Hollow section column to open section beam connections -Design appraisal. Constructional design: World developments. Ed. P.J. Dowling, J. E. Harding, R. Bjorhovde, and E. Martinez-Romero. Acapulco, Mexico, December 1992, pp.206-214.
• M. Saidani and D.A. Nethercot, Structural serviceability of buildings. International Colloquium on Structural Serviceability of Buildings, Goteborg, Sweden, June 1993, pp.111-118.
• D.A. Nethercot and M. Saidani, Serviceability codes for steel framed structures: A review. Structural Engineering International. Journal of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, SEI Vol.5, No.2, pp.110-113, May 1995.
• M. Saidani and D.A. Nethercot, Design of fin plate connections between open section beams and hollow section columns. Journal of Singapore Structural Steel Society, Vol.5, No.1, pp.49-59, December 1994.
• M. Saidani and D.A. Nethercot, Design of fin plate connection to SHS. Proceedings 6th International Symposium on Tubular Structures. Ed. P. Grundy, A. Holgate and B. Wong. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 14-16 December 1994, pp. 335-340.
• M. Saidani, The effect of eccentricity connection on the distribution of axial force and bending moments in RHS lattice girders. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Vol.47, No.3, pp.211-221, September 1998. ISSN 0143-974X.
• M. Saidani and D. A. Nethercot, Detailed design models and connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Vol.46, No.1-3, pp.252, paper number 140 (on CD-ROM), April-June 1998. ISSN 0143-974X.
• Saidani, O. Baverel, and P.S.M. Cross-Rudkin, Investigation into a new type of multi-reciprocal grid. Presented at the International Colloquium on Structural Morphology. Nottingham, July, 1997.
• O. Baverel and M. Saidani, The Multi-reciprocal grid a self-generated structure. International Conference on Lightweight Structures in Civil Engineering. Warsaw, Poland, December 1998, pp.66-71.
• M. Saidani and O. Baverel, Retractable Multi-Reciprocal Grid Structure. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures.Vol.39, No.3, pp.141-146, December 1998.
• M. Saidani, O. Baverel, and P.S.M. Cross-Rudkin, Investigation into a new type of multi-reciprocal grid. The International Journal of Space Structures. Vol.13, No.4, December 1998.
• M. Saidani and M. R. Omair, Behaviour of T-end plate connections to RHS. Part I: Experimental investigation. Second International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS'99). Hong Kong, China, December 1999.
• M. Saidani, J. N. Karadelis, and M. R. Omair, Behaviour of T-end plate connections to RHS. Part II: Finite element modelling. Second International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS'99). Hong Kong, China, December 1999.
• O. Baverel and M. Saidani, The multi-reciprocal grid. IASS Structural Morphology Group (WG15) Newsletter. No.8, December 1997, pp.50-51.
• J. P. Rizzuto, M. Saidani and J. C. Chilton, The self-supporting multi-reciprocal grid (MRG) system using notched elements. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures.Vol.41, No.2, pp.125-131, August 2000.
• M. Saidani and J.P. Rizzuto, Engineering design assisted by physical models. Bridging the gap between civil engineering and architecture. International Colloquium on Structural Morphology, Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 422-426, 17-19 August 2000.
• M. Saidani and M. R. Omair, Behaviour of T-end connections. The Ninth International Symposium and Euro-conference on Tubular Structures, Dusseldorf, Germany, pp.239-245, April 2001.
• J. P. Rizzuto, M. Saidani and J. C. Chilton, Joints and orientation of module elements in multi-reciprocal grid (MRG) systems. IASS International Symposium on Theory, design and realization of shell and spatial structures, Nagoya, Japan, paper number TP138 (on CD-ROM), October 9-13, 2001.
• M. Saidani, M. W. L. Roberts, and R. Hulse, A novel modular constructional element. presented Fifth International Conference on Space Structures, University of Surrey, Guilford, U.K., pp. 355-359, August 19-21, 2002.
• M. Saidani and E. Remise, Research on Tensegrity Structures. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering.Vol. 3, No. 2, pp.109-118, April 2002.
• M. Saidani and E. Remise, Light-weight self-stressed systems of tensegrity. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), volume 3 (2): 109-118, 2002.
• M. Saidani and J. P. Rizzuto, Structural behaviour of square grids with mutually supported elements under static loading. IASS International Symposium on Shell and Spatial Structures from Models to Realization, Montpellier, France, September 2004. Paper in CD-ROM.
• J. P. Rizzuto and M. Saidani, Mutually supported element (MSE) circuits formed by the translation method. IASS International Symposium on Shell and Spatial Structures from Models to Realization, Montpellier, France, September 2004. Paper in CD-ROM.
• M. Saidani, Structural performance of axially loaded concrete-filled steel tubes with different concrete mixes. Building Research Journal, vol.55, No.4, pp.185-196, 2007. ISSN: RC-MK-7094/MIC 49624.
• M. Saidani and M.W.L. Roberts, Experimental investigation of honeycomb constructional elements. Asian journal of civil engineering (Building and Housing), Vol.8, No.2, pp.125-132, 2007. URL: https://ajce.bhrc.ac.ir/Portals/25/PropertyAgent/2905/Files/6277/479.pdf
• M. Saidani and A. Wnis, Experimental investigation of welded T-end connection to circular hollow section (CHS).The thirds international conference on structural engineering, mechanics and computation. Cape Town, South Africa, pp.1103-1107, September 2007. ISBN 9789059660540. URL: www.dist.unina.it/proc/2007/3SEMC/pdf/18.6.pdf.
• M. Saidani, Behaviour of welded T-end connection to rectangular hollow section (RHS) in axial tension . Journal of Constructional Steel Research, vol.64, pp.447-453, 2008.
• A.N.T. Ihaddoudene, M. Saidani and M. Chemrouk, Modelling of steel frames with rigid joints. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol.3, Issue 7. pp.955-967, 2008. ISSN 09734562.
• A.N.T. Ihaddoudene, M. Saidani and M. Chemrouk, Mechanical model for the analysis of steel frames with semi-rigid joints. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, vol.65, pp.631-640, 2009.
• R. Adman and M. Saidani, Criterion for elastic buckling analysis. Proceedings of the 10th international conference on computational structures technology. B.H.V. Topping, J.M. Adama, F.J. Pallares, R. Bru and M.L. Romero (Editors). Civil-Comp Press, paper 157, 2010.
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George, Material and structural behaviour of novel material. 6th Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering, Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic, pp.384-389, 2010. URL: www.cbsbeton.eu/docs/akce/CCC2010-PR-EN.pdf.
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George, Investigation of the material and structural behaviour of a novel material. Second International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies. Proceedings Ed. J. Zachar, P. Claisse, T.R. Naik, and E.Ganjian. Ancona, Italy, 2010. ISBN 9781450714907.
• G. Ikhenazen, M. Saidani, and A. Chelghoum, Finite element analysis of linear plates buckling under in-plane patch loading. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.66, pp.1112-1117, 2010. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2010.03.006.
• M. Alhajeri and M. Saidani, Healthy and safety in the construction industry: challenges and solutions in the UAE. Third International Conference on Project Management, Coventry University, UK, pp.169-178, 20-22 October 2010. ISBN 9781846000409.
• K. Alawadi and M. Saidani, Justifying the need for a data security management plan for the UAE. International Journal of Information Management and Computer Security., Vol.18, issue 3, pp.173-184, 2010. ISSN 09685227. DOI: 10.1108/09685221011064708.
• M. Saidani, Experimental investigation of welded T-end connection to circular hollow section (CHS), e- Journal of New World Science Academy, Vol.6, No.4, Article 1A0248, pp.1407-1416, 2011. ISSN 13087231.
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George, Experimental and predicted compressive strength and density using the neural network model of novel Aer-Tec material. Paper PS27 (CD-ROM). The 7th Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering, Balatonfured, Hungary, pp.191-197, 22-23 September 2011. URL: fib.bme.hu/ccc2011proceedings/proceedings.htm
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George, Structural behaviour of a singly reinforced beam with Aer-Tech novel material. Paper PS8 (CD-ROM). The 7th Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering, Balatonfured, Hungary, pp.103-105, 22-23 September 2011. URL: fib.bme.hu/ccc2011proceedings/proceedings.htm
• M Saidani, Experimental and predicted compressive strength and density using the neural network model of novel Aer-Tech material. 7th Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering. Balatonfured. pp.191-197. 2011.
• Shibani and M. Saidani, Implementing Total Quality Management in construction contracting firms in Libya. 6th Quality Conference in the Middle East. Dubai. 2011.
• Shibani and M Saidani, An Evaluation of the critical factors affecting construction labour and productivity in Libyan projects. 6th Quality Conference in the Middle East. Dubai. 2011.
• Shibani, M. Saidani, A. Sagoo, and N. Gherbal, A critical review of the barriers that resist implementation of TQM in Libya: A case study on construction companies in Tripoli. 6th Quality Conference in the Middle East. Dubai. 2012.
• M. Saidani and A. Shibani, Making Structural Analysis fun to learn: challenges and opportunities. International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in Engineering Education (EE2012), Coventry University, 18-20 September, 2012.
• Shibani, M. Saidani, A. Sagoo, and N. Gherbal, 'Investigtion of Total Quality Management Framework in Libya: A proposed guideline for implementation’. Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Istanbul, Turkey. pp.75-79. July 2012.
• N. Gherbal, A. Shibani, M. Saidani, and A. Sagoo, 'Critical Success Factors of Implementing Total Quality Management in Libyan Organisations'. Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Istanbul, Turkey. July 2012. http://www.iieom.org/ieom2012/pdfs/23.pdf
• Shibani, M. Saidani, and N. Gherbal, An Evaluation of Obstacles Preventing Implementation of TQM in Libyan Organisations. Business and Management Research Journal Vol. 1(3), pp. 84-91, September 2012. URL: http://resjournals.com/RBM/Pdf/2012/Sept/Shibani%20et%20al.pdf
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George, Reinforced Aer-Tech novel material – a structurally effective material. Structural behaviour of a singly reinforced beam with Aer-Tech novel material. The 8th Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering (CCC). Plitvice Lakes, Croatia, pp.365-370, 4-6 October 2012.
• M. Saidani, A. Shibani and K. Alawadi. Managing data security in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Administration and Management Vol.(1), pp. 1-9, January 2013. Available online: http:www/skyjournal.org/SJBAM. ISSN2315-8778. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/09685221011064708
• Shibani, M. Saidani, and M. Alhajeri. Health and safety influence on the construction project performance in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Vol. 4(2), pp. 32-44. February 2013. Available online at: http://www.academicjournals.org/jcect/PDF/pdf2013/Feb/Shibani.pdf
• R. Adman and M. Saidani (2013) Elastic buckling of columns with end restraint effects. Journal of Constructional Steel Research (JCSR), Vol.87, pp.1-5, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2013.03.022.
• R. Adman, M. Saidani, and F. Ammari. (2013) A New Criterion for Column Buckling Based on Four Flexibility Restraint Indices. "Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 97, 2013. doi:10.4203/ccp.102.97
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George. (2013) Neural network for Aer-Tech material. Concrete Structures in Urban Areas. Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering (CCC2013). Wroclaw, Poland, September 4-6, pp.378-381.
• F.G. Dan-Jumbo, M. Saidani and S. George. (2013) Flexural strength characteristics of Aer-Tech novel material. Concrete Structures in Urban Areas. Central European Congress on Concrete Engineering (CCC2013). Wroclaw, Poland, September 4-6, pp.382-385.
• M. Saidani and A. Shibani (2014) Use of Physical and Numerical Models in Engineering Design Education. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Bali, Indonesia, January 7 – 9, pp.61-67.
• S. Yousfi, M. Nouri, M. Saidani, and H. Hadjab (2014) The Use of the Dreux-Gorisse Method in the Preparation of Concrete Mixes: An Automatic Approach. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. Vol.15, Issue 1, pp.79-93. ISSN 1563-0854.
• L. Nouri, L., S. Yousfi, M. Saidani, H. Hadjab, and M. Nouri (2015) Stochastic models for artificial cement control parameters. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. Vol.16, Issue 2, pp.235-248. ISSN 1563-0854.
• Saidani, M. (2015) Experimental and Finite Element Investigation of Welded T-End Connection to Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) in Pure Tension. Material Science and Engineering with Advanced Research.Vol.1, issue 1, pp.1-5.
• Turki, D., Fatah, N., and Saidani, M. (2015). The impact of consolidation and interparticle forces on cohesive cement powder. International Journal of Materials Research (formerly Zeitschrift fuer Metallkunde), 10/2015; 107.
• Ucheowaji, O., Saidani, M., Coakley, E., and George, S. (2015). Introducing a novel lightweight-based (GEM-Tech) material for structural applications. 35TH Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland; 08/2015.
• Saidani, M., Saraireh, D., Gerges, M. (2016) Behaviour of different types of fibre reinforced concrete without admixture. Pages 328-334. Engineering Structures, Vol.113, pp.328-344.
• Gerges, M., Ahiakwo, O., Kapogiannis, G., Saidani, M. and Saraireh, D. (2016) Investigating and Ranking Labor Productivity Factors in the Egyptian Construction Industry. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, volume 5 (1):44-52.
• Saidani, M., Ogbologugo, U., Coakley, E. & Sam, G. (2016). Lightweight Cementetious (Gem-Tech) Structural Material. CITEDUB 3 International Congress on Technology and Concrete Durability Proceedings. pp.186-195.
• Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., Saidani, M., Olubanwo, A., Gand, A. & Mortazavi, A. (2017). Utilisation of waste cardboard and Nano silica fume in the production of fibre cement board reinforced by glass fibres. Construction and Building Materials. 152, pp.746-755.
• Ihaddoudène, A. N. T., Saidani, M. & Jaspart, J-P. (2017). Mechanical model for determining the critical load of plane frames with semi-rigid joints subjected to static loads. Engineering Structures. 145, pp.109-117.
• Dan-Jumbo, F., Saidani, M. & George, S. (2017). Reinforced AER-TECH Novel Material A Structurally Effective Material. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET). 8, 8, pp.827-832.
• Dan-Jumbo, F., Saidani, M., George, S. & Olubanwo, A. (2017). Air Void Characteristics of AER-TECH Novel Material. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET). 8, 4, pp.28-34.
• Cheng, X. W., Khorami, M., Shi, Y., Liu, K. Q., Guo, X. Y., Austin, S., Saidani, M. (2018). A new approach to improve mechanical properties and durability of low-density oil well cement composite reinforced by cellulose fibres in microstructural scale. Construction and Building Materials Vol.177, pp.499–510.
• Slimani, F., Redjel, B., Saidani, M. & Kebaili, B. (2018). Analyse expérimentale et numérique du comportement des joints des poutres en treillis métalliques de section rectangulaire creuse. Synthèse: Revue des Sciences et de la Technologie. 36, pp.190-212.
• Olubanwo, A., Karadelis, J., Saidani, M., Khorami, M. & Abbey, S. (2018). Investigation of intrinsic de-bonding in bonded concrete overlays: Material characterisation and numerical Study. Engineering Solid Mechanics. Vol6, Issue 2, pp.155-174.
• Shaaban, I., Saidani, M., Nuruddin, M. F., Malkawi, A. B. & Mustafa, T. S. (2018). Serviceability behaviour of normal and high-strength reinforced concrete T-beams. European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering. 2, 4, pp.99-110.
• Etim, O. O., Gand, A., Saidani, M., Ganjian, E. & Fom, P. (2018). Shear response and evaluation of pultruded FRP-concrete push-outs. Structures. Accepted, in-Press.
• Anike, E. E., Saidani, M., Ganjian, E. & Tyrer, M. (2018). Recycled Concrete Aggregate and its Prospects in Structural Concrete. Young Researchers’ Forum IV Innovation in Construction Materials. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. pp. 75-78.
• Turki, D., Saidani, M., Belarbi, E-H. & Fatah, N. (2018). Investigation of the effect of consolidation on cement flow behaviour. Advances in Cement Research. Accepted, in-press.
• Olubanwo, A., Karadelis, J., Saidani, M., Khorami, M. & Abbey, S. (2018). Investigation of intrinsic de-bonding in bonded concrete overlays: Material characterisation and numerical Study. Engineering Solid Mechanics. 6, 2, pp.155-174.
• Ihaddoudene, A-N. T., Saidani, M. & Jaspart, J-P. (2018). Influence of joint rigidity on the elastic buckling load on sway and non-sway steel frames. Universitat Politècnica de València, pp. 565-571.
• Umar, T., Egbu, C., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M. & Al-Mutairi, M. (2018). An assessment of health profile and body pain among construction workers. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Municipal Engineer. Accepted, in-press.
• Ogbologugo, U., Saidani, M., Olubanwo, A. & Coakley, E. (2018). Finite Element Analysis of the flexural behaviour of steel-reinforced GEM-TECH Cementitious Material. Engineering Solid Mechanics. 6, 3, pp. 263-274.
• Cheng, X. W., Khorami, M., Shi, Y., Liu, K. Q., Guo, X. Y., Austin, S. & Saidani, M. (2018). A new approach to improve mechanical properties and durability of low-density oil well cement composite reinforced by cellulose fibres in microstructural scale. Construction and Building Materials. 177, pp. 499–510.
• Umar, T., Egbu, C., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M. & Al-Bayati, A. J. (2019). Status of Occupational Safety and Health in GCC Construction. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Management, Procurement and Law . Accepted, in-press.
• Ikhenazen, G., Saidani, M. & Kilardj, M. (2019). Optimization of a finite element mesh for plates subjected to in-plane patch loading. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology. 33, 3, pp. 1185-1193.
• Koriga, S., Ihaddoudene, A-N. T. & Saidani, M. (2019). Numerical model for the non-linear dynamic analysis of multi-storey structures with semi-rigid joints with specific reference to the Algerian code. Structures. 19, pp. 184-192.
• Gand, A.K., Sharif, S., Saidani, M., Lumor, R., Fom, P.B., Yeboah, D. and Ogbologugo, U. (2019). Performance of lightweight granulated glass concrete beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars. Engineering Solid Mechanics. Issue 7, pp. 247-262. doi: 10.5267/j.esm.2019.4.004.
• Umar, T., Egbu, C. & Saidani, M. (2019). A Modified Method for Los Angeles Abrasion Test. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. Accepted, in-press.
• Etim, O.O., Gand, A. Saidani, M., Fom, P. and Ganjian (2019). Shear characterisation of pultruded superstructural FRP-concrete push-outs. Structures. (Accepted, In-Press)
• Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofri, G. Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M. and Opoku, A. (2019) Challenges towards renewable energy: an exploratory study from the Arabian Gulf Region. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Enery, pp.1-34.
• Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofri, G. Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M. and Opoku, A. (2019) High fatalities risk found in Gulf construction. nternational Journal of Sustainable Real Estate and Construction Economics. (Accepted)
• Anike, E.E., Saidani, M., Ganjian, E., Tyrer, M., and Olubanwo, A. (2019). The potency of research aggregate in new concrete: A review. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 19, 4, pp.594-631.
• Anike, EE, Saidani, M, Olubanwo, A, Tyrer, M & Ganjian, E. (2020). 'Effect of mix design methods on the mechanical properties of steel fibre-reinforced concrete prepared with recycled aggregates from precast waste', Structures, vol. 27, STRUCTURES-D-19-00876R1, pp. 664-672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.05.038.
• Umar, T, Egbu, C & Saidani, M. (2020). 'A Modified Method for Los Angeles Abrasion Test', Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 941-947. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-019-00268-w.
• Turki, D, Saidani, M, Belarbi, E-H & Fatah, N. (2020). 'Investigation of the effect of consolidation on cement flow behaviour', Advances in Cement Research, vol. 32, no. 7, ACR-D-17-00178R2, pp. 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1680/jadcr.17.00178.
• Umar, T, Egbu, C, Ofori, G, Honnurvali, MS, Saidani, M & Opoku, A. (2020). 'Challenges towards renewable energy: an exploratory study from the Arabian Gulf region', Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy, vol. 173, no. 2, pp. 68-80. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.19.00034.
• Umar, T, Egbu, C, Ofori, G, Honnurvali, MS, Saidani, M & Opoku, A. (2020). 'High Fatalities Risk Found in Gulf Construction ', International Journal of Sustainable Real Estate and Construction Economics, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 351-376. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSRECE.2019.106544.
• Anike, EE, Saidani, M, Ganjian, E, Tyrer, M & Olubanwo, A. (2020). 'Evaluation of conventional and Equivalent Mortar Volume mix design methods for recycled aggregate concrete', Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, vol. 53, 22. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-020-1457-3.
• Umar, T, Egbu, C, Ofori, G, Honnurvali, MS, Saidani, M, Shibani, A, Opoku, A, Gupta, N & Goh, K. (2020). 'UAE’s Commitment Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals', Engineering Sustainability, vol. (In-press), pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.19.00036.
• Etim, OO, Gand, A, Saidani, M, Fom, P & Ganjian, E. (2020). 'Shear characterisation of pultruded superstructural FRPconcrete push-outs', Structures, vol. 23, pp. 254-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2019.10.004.
• Badifu, EE, Gand, A, Saidani, M & Fom, P. (2020). 'Response of reciprocally supported advanced FRP composite jointed frames - Part 1: Experimental study', Engineering Solid Mechanics, vol. 8, pp. 187-198. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.esm.2020.1.005.
• Wibowo, AP, Saidani, M, Khorami, M & Tyrer, M. (2020) ‘Fly Ash and Silica in Expanded Polystyrene Concrete: Finding the Research Gap (preliminary study). International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering. ICACE 2021.
• Saidani, M, Olubanwo, A & Khorami, M. (2021). 'Characteristics of a novel lightweight concrete'. Structural Concrete. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202100314.
• Shibani, A., Saidani, M., Hussein, M., & Hassan, D. (2021). Investigate the Effect of Ground Granulated Blast Slag on Self Compacting Concrete. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 8(12), 13-18. https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCEV8I12P102
• Hassan, D., Saidani, M., & Shibani, A. (2021). Behaviour of a Foam Mixture as a Lightweight Construction Material. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 7(3), [51]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-021-00296
• Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M., & Opoku, A. (2021). Exploring Safety Climate Factors in Construction. International Journal of Applied Management Science, 13(2), 95-123. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAMS.2021.116500
• Boakye, K., Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., & Saidani, M. (2021). A review of the Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Properties of Calcined Clay Concrete. International Journal on Engineering Technologies and Informatics, 2(3), 72-74. https://skeenapublishers.com/journal/ijeti/IJETI-02-00016.pdf
• Slimani, F., Saidani, M., & Louetri, L. (2021). Plastic behaviour of the joint in rectangular hollow section trusses. Paper presented at International Graduate Studies Congress, Bandirma, Turkey.
• Wibowo, A. P., Saidani, M., Khorami, M., & Tyrer, M. (2021). Fly Ash and Silica in Expanded Polystyrene Concrete Finding the Research Gap (Preliminary Study). In A. M. Bin Meor Razali, M. Awang, & S. S. Emamian (Eds.), Advances in Civil Engineering Materials - Selected Articles from the International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, ICACE 2020 (pp. 323-334). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 139 LNCE). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6560-5_32
• Shibani, A., Chahine, H., Saidani, M., Hassan, D., Agha, A., Alghodi, M., Gherbal, N., & Abduelmula, M. (2021). Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Six Sigma: “As a Process Improvement Management Strategy”. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2021 (pp. 2847-2860). [514] (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management). IEOM Society. http://www.ieomsociety.org/singapore2021/papers/514.pdf
• Shibani, A., Saidani, M., Hassan, D., Agha, A., Alghodi, M., Alawanati, N., Gherbal, N., & Abduelmula, M. (2021). Challenges and Barriers to Women in the UK Construction Industry. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2021 (pp. 2832-2846). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management). IEOM Society. http://www.ieomsociety.org/singapore2021/papers/513.pdf
• A., Saidani, M., Hassan, D., Bari, U., Gherbal, N., & Abduelmula, M. (2021). The Effectiveness of using Modern Construction Methods as a Solution to Assist the Social Housing Shortage in the United Kingdom. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2021 (Vol. (In-Press), pp. 2868-2883). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management). IEOM Society. http://www.ieomsociety.org/singapore2021/papers/516.pdf
• Shibani, A., Ghostin, M., Hassan, D., Saidani, M., & Agha, A. (2021). Exploring the Impact of Implementing Building Information Modelling to Support Sustainable Development in the Lebanese Construction Industry: A Qualitative Approach . Journal of Mechanical And Civil Engineering, 7(1), 33-62. http://ijrdo.org/index.php/mce/article/view/4080/2952
• Shibani, A., Bhavsar, A., Hassan, D., Saidani, M., & Agha, A. (2021). Investigating the Benefits of BIM for Mid-Rise Timber Buildings in Canada: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Mechanical And Civil Engineering, 7(1), 1-32. http://www.ijrdo.org/index.php/mce/article/view/4079
• Shibani, A., Mahadel, O., Hassan, D., Agha, A., & Saidani, M. (2021). Causes of time overruns in the construction industry in Egypt. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 3(1), 510-531. https://www.irjmets.com/uploadedfiles/paper/volume3/issue_1_january_2021/5637/1628083228.pdf
• Umar, T., Tahir, A., Egbu, C., Honnurvali, M. S., Saidani, M., & Al-Bayati, A. J. (2021). Developing a Sustainable Concrete Using Ceramic Waste Powder. In S. Ahmed, P. Hampton, S. Azhar, & A. Saul (Eds.), Collaboration and Integration in Construction, Engineering, Management and Technology: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, London 2019 (pp. 157-162). (Advances).
• Beldjazia, A., Adman, R., Slimani, A., Saidani, M., Belaid, T., & Ammari, F. (2022). Mechanical Modeling and General Analytical Solution for the Dynamic Buckling of Plane Structures Using a Beam-Column Element with Varying End Restraints. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 22(2), [2250019]. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219455422500195
• Boakye K, Khorami M, Saidani M, Ganjian E, Dunster A, Ehsani A, Tyrer M. (2022). Mechanochemical Characterisation of Calcined Impure Kaolinitic Clay as a Composite Binder in Cementitious Mortars. Journal of Composites Science, 6(5):134. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs6050134.
• Salaheddine, H., Chabaat, M., Saidani, M., & Moussaoui, M. (2022). Numerical investigation of the seismic vulnerability of bridge piers strengthened with steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) and carbon fibre composites (CFC). Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, [e01235]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01235
• Saidani, M., Olubanwo, A., & Khorami, M. (2022). Characteristics of a novel lightweight concrete. Structural Concrete, 23(5), 3050-3061. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202100314
• Slimani, F., Benzerara, M., & Saidani, M. (2022). Experimental and numerical investigation of gap K-joints of rectangular hollow section trusses. Frattura ed Integrita Strutturale, 16(62), 107–125. https://doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.08
• Chennit, M., Ahmed-Chaouch, A., Saidani, M., & Bourzam, A. (2022). Periods and Mode Shapes for Uniform Shear Wall Buildings: Importance of Selecting the Appropriate Dynamic Behavior. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 22(11), [2250114]. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0219455422501140
• Boakye, K., Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., Tyrer, M., Dunster, A., Ehsani, A., & Saidani, M. (2022). Performance of low-grade kaolinitic clay as a cement substitute in mortar: A comparative study with fly ash. 96-98. Paper presented at 41st Cement & Concrete Science Conference, Leeds, United Kingdom.
• Boakye, K., Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., Ehsani, A., Dunster, A., Saidani, M., Tyrer, M., & Zhang, X. (2022). Use of low grade kaolinitic clays in development of a pozzolan-cement binder system. In N. Holmes, C. de Paor, & R. P. West (Eds.), Proceedings of 'Civil Engineering Research in Ireland' conference (pp. 64-66). Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland. http://www.cerai.net/download/file/2573_ExOrdo-ceri2022-Version-15.pdf
• Boakye, K., Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., Ehsani, A., Tyrer, M., Dunster, A., & Saidani, M. (2022). Potential of calcined brick clay as a partial substitution in blended cement mortars. Journal Material Science, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.19080/JOJMS.2022.07.555705
• Shibani, A., Hasan, D., Saaifan, J., Sabboubeh, H., Eltaip, M., Saidani, M., & Gherbal, N. (2022). Financial risk management in the construction projects. Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences, (In-press), (In-press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2022.05.001.
• Anike, E. E., Saidani, M., Olubanwo, A., & Anya, U. (2022). Flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams with recycled aggregates and steel fibres. Structures, 39, 1264-1278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.03.089
• Wibowo, A. P., Saidani, M., & Khorami, M. (2022). Artificial Aggregate Made from Expanded Polystyrene Beads Coated with Cement Kiln Dust—An Experimental Trial. In H. A. Lie, M. Sutrisna, J. Prasetijo, B. H. W. Hadikusumo, & L. S. Putranto (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second International Conference of Construction, Infrastructure, and Materials - ICCIM 2021 (pp. 153-164). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 216). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7949-0_14
• Wibowo, A. P., & Saidani, M. (2023). The Effect of Fly Ash as Coating Powder on Compressive Strength of Lightweight Concrete. Materials Today: Proceedings, [MATPR39035 ]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.250
• Benzerara, M., Biskri, Y., Saidani, M., Slimani, F., & Belouettar, R. (2023). High-Temperature Behavior of Polyethylene-Terephthalate- Fiber-Reinforced Sand Concrete: Experimental Investigation. Fibers, 11(5), [46]. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib11050046
• Kacimi, A., Ikhenazen, G., Saidani, M., & Kilardj, M. (Accepted/In press). Linear and non-linear stability analysis of thin rectangular plates subjected to local in-plane shearing. Structural Engineering International: Journal of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), [X3262.23.01.R1].
• Slimani, A., Belaid, T., Saidani, M., Ammari, F., & Adman, R. (2023). A new method for determining the effective length factor of columns in partially braced frames on elastic supports. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 85(6), 825-835. [SEM22088C]. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2023.85.6.825
• Agha, A., Shibani, A., Saidani, M., Johnson, J., & Hassan, D. (2023). The Implications and Barriers Preventing Effective Waste Management in The UK Construction Industry. International Journal on Engineering Technologies and Informatics, 4(1). https://skeenapublishers.com/journal/ijeti/IJETI-04-00050.pdf.
• Boakye, K, Khorami, M, Saidani, M, Ganjian, E, Tyrer, M & Dunster, A (2023), 'Performance of a Single Source of Low-Grade Clay in a Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Mortar', Buildings, vol. 14, no. 1, 93. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010093
• Slimani, A, Belaid, T, Saidani, M, Ammari, F & Adman, R (2023), 'The effective length factor of columns in steel framed buildings with end restraint effects', Structures, vol. 58, 105521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105521
• Menadi, S, Hadidane, Y, Benzerara, M, Saidani, M, Khorami, M, Belouettar, R, Slimani, F, Gouider, N & Rehab-Bekkouche, S (2023), 'Optimizing Polymer-Stabilized Raw Earth Composites with Plant Fibers Reinforcement for Historic Building Rehabilitation', Buildings, vol. 13, no. 11, 2681. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13112681
• Anas, SM, Alam, M & Saidani, M (2023), 'Prediction of impact response of square reinforced concrete (RC) slab with square/circular opening under drop-weight impact using FEM simulation', Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 2189-2208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-023-00903-y.
• Hamdi, OM, Ahmed-Chaouch, A, Saidani, M & Alioui, H (2023), 'Use of the Algerian natural pozzolan for the production of a geopolymer as a complete cement replacement', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 400, 132723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132723
• Kacimi, A, Ikhenazen, G, Mohri, F, Saidani, M & Kilardj, M (2023), 'Linear and Nonlinear Stability Analysis of Thin Rectangular Plates Subjected to Local In-Plane Shearing', Structural Engineering International: Journal of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 689-698. https://doi.org/10.1080/10168664.2023.2208143
• Wibowo, AP & Saidani, M (2023), 'Mortar with fly ash as a partial cement replacement: Analysing the compressive strength and heat of hydration', E3S Web of Conferences, vol. 429, 05033. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202342905033
• Wibowo, AP, Saidani, M, Khorami, M & Bai, M (2023), Expanded polystyrene (EPS) in concrete: A bibliometric analysis. in B Hidayat, Masrilayanti, E Hayat, B Anshari, BO Awuzie, MF Arshad & AM Qysmah (eds), AIP Conference Proceedings: 1st International Conference and Symposium on Construction Industry Development., 070018, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2599, American Institute of Physics Inc., 1st International Conference and Symposium on Construction Industry Development: Value Added Construction, I-CENTROID 2021, Virtual, Online, 24/08/21. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0117082
• Wibowo, AP & Saidani, M (2023), 'The Effect of Fly Ash as Coating Powder on Compressive Strength of Lightweight Concrete', Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 85, MATPR39035, pp. 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.250
• Benzerara, M, Biskri, Y, Saidani, M, Slimani, F & Belouettar, R (2023), 'High-Temperature Behavior of Polyethylene-Terephthalate- Fiber-Reinforced Sand Concrete: Experimental Investigation', Fibers, vol. 11, no. 5, 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib11050046
• Slimani, A, Belaid, T, Saidani, M, Ammari, F & Adman, R (2023), 'A new method for determining the effective length factor of columns in partially braced frames on elastic supports', Structural Engineering and Mechanics, vol. 85, no. 6, SEM22088C, pp. 825-835. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2023.85.6.825
• Wibowo, AP, Saidani, M & Khorami, M (2024), 'Enhancing Sustainability in Construction: Investigating the Thermal Advantages of Fly Ash-Coated Expanded Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete', Journal of Composites Science, vol. 8, no. 4:157, jcs-2951748.
• Boakye, K, Khorami, M, Saidani, M, Ganjian, E, Dunster, A, Tyrer, M & Ehsani, A (2024), 'Influence of Calcining Temperature on the Mineralogical and Mechanical Performance of Calcined Impure Kaolinitic Clays in Portland Cement Mortars', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 36, no. 4, 04024040. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16128.
• Rouaz, I, Rafa, SA, Bouzid, H, Saidani, M & Ahmed-Chaouch, A (2024), 'Investigation of screw assembly on cold-formed steel members: experimental and numerical studies', Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. (In-Press), pp. (In-Press). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-023-00983-w
• Hassanin, A, El-Nemr, A, Shaaban, HF, Saidani, M & Shaaban, I (2024), 'Coupling Behavior of Autogenous and Autonomous Self-Healing Techniques for Durable Concrete', International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. (In-Press), pp. (In-Press). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-023-00931-4
• Sahraoui, G, Ahmed-Chaouch, A, Saidani, M, Taleb, R & E. EL-Demerdash, W (2024), 'Seismic performance of L-shaped RC shear walls of buildings subjected to monotonic lateral loading', International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 22, no. 1, INCE-D-22-01951R2, pp. 125-144. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-023-00889-3.

• M. Saidani. Beam-to-column flexible end plate connection. Steel Building Design: Worked examples for Students in accordance with Eurocodes. The Steel Construction Institute, Publication No SCI P376, pp 81-87, June 2008. ISBN 9781859421857.
• M. Saidani. Beam-to-column flexible end plate connection. Steel Building Design: Worked examples for Students in accordance with Eurocodes and the UK National Annexes. The Steel Construction Institute, Publication No SCI P387, pp 83–89, 2009. ISBN 9781859421918.

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