Refereed Journal Publications (*supervised HQP)

  1. Rahman, J.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2025. “Resilience Assessment of Shape Memory Alloy Reinforced Concrete Coastal Bridges Subjected to Tsunami Loads.” Accepted: Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE. 
  1. Mohammadgholipour, A.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2025. “Investigation of Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) Behavior of NiTi SMA Rebar and Development of LCF Model.” In-press: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE. 
  1. Fisher, A.*, Moreira, L., Billah, A.H.M.M., Lingras, P. and Mago,V. 2025. “Building image reconstruction and dimensioning of the envelope from two-dimensional perspective drawings.” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 139: 109657. 
  1. Aghaeidoost, V.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2024. “An advanced rate-dependent analytical model of lead rubber bearing.” In press: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Willey, 2024;1-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.4100.  
  1. Rahman, J.*, Aghaeidoost, V.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2024. “Resilience of coastal bridges under extreme wave-induced loads.” Resilient Cities and Structures, 3(2): 85-100. 
  1. Chowdhury, A.*, Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2024. “Performance-Based Seismic Design for Retrofitting Bridges: Developing Performance-Based Damage States.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 29 (7). https://doi.org/10.1061/JBENF2.BEENG-6236  
  1. Fisher, A.*, Tan, X., Billah, A.H.M.M. Lingras, P., Huang, J. and Mago, V. 2024. “PAAD: Panelization algorithm for architectural designs.” PLOS ONE, June 2024. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303646

  1. Movahhed, A.S., Billah, A.H.M.M., Shirkhani, A., Mashayekhi, M. and Majdi, A. 2024. “Vulnerability assessment of tall isolated steel building under variable earthquake hazard levels using endurance time method”. Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance. DOI: 10.1080/24705314.2024.2314816.   

  1. Cakiroglu, C., Tusher, T.H*., Shahjalal, M*., Islam, K., Billah, A.H.M.M., Nehdi, ML. 2024. Explainable Ensemble Learning Graphical User Interface for Predicting Rebar Bond Strength and Failure Mode in Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete. Developments in the Built Environment. 20:100547. 
  1. Mohammadgholipour, A.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2024. “Performance-based Plastic Design and Seismic Fragility Assessment for Chevron Braced Steel Frames Considering Aftershock Effects.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 178, 108440.  
  1. Rahman, J.*, Billah, A.H.M.M, Arafin, P.*, Islam, K. and Nehdi, M. 2024. “Design-focused Interpretable Machine Learning Models for Compressive Capacity Prediction of Gusset Plate Connections.” Engineering Structures, 298, 117038. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117038  
  1. Arafin, P.*, Issa, A. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2024. “Deep Learning Based Concrete Defects Classification and Detection Using Semantic Segmentation.” Structural Health Monitoring, https://doi.org/10.1177/14759217231168212  
  1. Sabrin, R.*, Shahjalal, M.*, Bachu, H.E., Habib, M.L., Jerin, T*. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2024. “Recycling of different industrial wastes as supplement of cement for sustainable production of mortar.” Journal of Building Engineering, 86, 108765.  
  1. George, G., Bindhu, K.R. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. Cyclic load behaviour of reinforced concrete columns with SMA and ECC in the critical regions. Structures; 58, 105497.  
  1. Badroddin, M.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Multi-state Functionality Restoration of Highway Bridges Using Stochastic Process.” Engineering Structures, 293: 116623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116623

  1. Mohammadgholipour, A.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Mechanical Properties and Constitutive Models of Shape Memory Alloy for Structural Engineering: A Review.” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, February 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X231185458 
  1. George, G*., Bindhu, K.R. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Cyclic load behaviour of reinforced concrete columns with SMA and ECC in the critical regions.”  Structures 58, 105497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105497

  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Numerical investigation on the dynamic behavior of UHPFRC strengthened rocking concrete bridge piers subjected to vehicle collision.” Engineering Structures, 288: 116241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116241  
  1. Cakiroglu, C., Shahjalal, M.*, Islam, K., Mahmood, S.M.F., Billah, A.H.M.M. and Nehdi, M.L. “Explainable ensemble learning data-driven modeling of mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced rubberized recycled aggregate concrete.” Journal of Building Engineering, 76:107279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107279

  1. Aghaeidoost, V.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Life-cycle Seismic resilience assessment of base-isolated highway bridges.” Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2023.2199402  
  1. Rahman, J.*, Arafin, P.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Machine learning models for predicting concrete beams shear strength externally bonded with FRP.” Structures, 53: 514-536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.04.069

  1. Rahman, J.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Development of Performance-based Fragility Curves of Coastal Bridges Subjected to Extreme Wave-induced Loads.” ASCE J. Bridge Eng., 28(3): 04023005. https://doi.org/10.1061/JBENF2.BEENG-5899  

  1. Khan, M.S.A.*, Kabir. G., Billah, A.H.M.M. and Dutta, S. 2023. “An Integrated Framework for Bridge Infrastructure Resilience Analysis against Seismic Hazard.” Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, 8(1): 5–25 https://doi.org/10.1080/23789689.2022.2126624.  
  1. Karim, M.R.*; Islam, K.; Billah, A.H.M.M.; Alam, M.S. 2023. “Shear Strength Prediction of Slender Concrete Beams Reinforced with FRP Rebar using Data-driven Machine Learning Algorithms.” ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction; 27 (2): 04023003. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001280  
  1. Barkhordari, M.S. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2023. “Efficiency of Data-Driven Hybrid Algorithms for Steel-Column Base Connection Failure Mode Detection.” ASCE Journal of Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 28 (1): 04022061. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000741  
  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Dynamic Behavior of Rocking Concrete Bridge Piers Subjected to Vehicle Collisions.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 148 (11): https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-11463  
  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M., Mousavi, A*. 2022. “Finite element-based reliability analysis of RC bridge piers subjected to the combination of barge impact and blast loads.” Ocean Engineering, 264 (15): 112543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.112543  
  1. Khan, M.S.A.*; Etonyeaku, L.C.; Kabir, G; Billah, A.H.M.M.; Dutta, S. 2022. “Bridge Infrastructure Resilience Assessment Against Seismic Hazard using Bayesian Best Worst Method.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 49 (11). https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2021-0503  
  1. Arafin, P.*, Issa, A. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Performance Comparison of Multiple Convolutional Neural Networks for Concrete Defects Classification.” Sensors, 22(22): 8714. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22228714  
  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Numerical investigation of Shape Memory Alloy reinforced bridge piers subjected to Lateral Impact Loads.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 27 (8): https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001898  
  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Dynamic Behavior of Bridge Columns Reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy rebar and UHPFRC under Lateral Impact Loads.”  International Journal of Impact Engineering, 168:104297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104297  
  1. Ghollipour, G.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Nonlinear Analysis of Shear-Deficient Beams Strengthened using UHPFRC under Combined Impact and Blast loads.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 148 (6): https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003368.  
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Iqbal, A. 2022. “Effect of seismic isolation on seismic fragility of bridges with scoured foundations.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 148 (6). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003370

  1. Todorov, B*. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Machine Learning Driven Seismic Performance Limit State Identification for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Bridge Piers.” Engineering Structures, 255: 113919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.113919  
  1. Aghaeidoost, V.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Sensitivity of Seismic Fragility of Base-Isolated Bridges to Lead Rubber Bearings Modeling Technique.” Structural Control and Health Monitoring, https://doi.org/10.1002/stc.2971.  
  1. Hasan, A.L.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2022. “Superabsorbent cellulose fibers for reducing drying shrinkage and micro-cracking in concrete.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 49 (8). https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2021-0404

  1. Billah, A.H.M.M., Rahman, J.*, and Zhang, Q. 2022. “A state-of-the-art review on the application of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) in bridges: research and opportunities.” Structures, 37: 514-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.01.034

  1. Kabir, M.A.*, Hasan, A.S. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2021. “Failure mode prediction of steel column base plate connections using machine learning techniques.” Engineering Structures, 240(1): 112389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112389

  1. Cakiroglu, C.; Islam, K.; Bekdaş, G.; Billah, A.H.M.M. 2021. “CO2 Emission and Cost Optimization of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular (CFST) Columns Using Metaheuristic Algorithms.” Sustainability 2021, 13, 8092. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13148092.  
  1. Todorov, B*. and Billah, A.H.M.M. and 2021. “Seismic fragility and damage assessment of reinforced concrete bridge pier under long-duration, near-fault, and far-field ground motions.” Structures, 31: 671-685. 
  1. Suleiman, M.*, Elshaer, A., Billah, A.H.M.M. and Bassuony, M. 2021. “Propagation of mouth-generated aerosols in a modularly constructed hospital room.” Sustainability. 13(21) 
  1. Siddique, K*, Billah, A.H.M.M., and Issa, A. 2021. “Seismic collapse safety and response modification factor of concrete frame buildings reinforced with superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) rebar.” Journal of Building Engineering, 42, 102468. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Kabir, M.A.* 2021. “Development of performance limit states for concrete bridge piers with high strength concrete and high strength steel reinforcement.” In press: Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2019-0709. 
  1. Hasan, A.L.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2020. “Influence of ground motion duration and isolation bearings on the seismic response of base isolated bridges.” Engineering Structures, 222 (1): 111129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111129. 
  1. Rahman, J.* and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2020. “Seismic performance evaluation of shape memory alloy (SMA) reinforced concrete bridge bents under long-duration motion.” Frontiers in Built Environment, Earthquake Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2020.601736.  
  1. Islam, K., Billah, A.H.M.M., Islam, M.*, and Ahmed, K.S. 2020. “Exploratory study on bond behavior of stainless steel rebars in concrete.” Structures, 27: 2365-2378.  
  1. Shahjalal, M.*, Islam, K., Rahman, J.*, Ahmed, K.S. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2020. “Flexural Response of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams with Waste Tires Rubber and Recycled Aggregate.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 278 (1): 123842. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2020. “Seismic vulnerability assessment of a typical multi- span continuous concrete highway bridge in British Columbia.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2018-0667.  
  1. Hawarneh, M.A.*, Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2020. “Seismic fragility assessment of shape memory alloy reinforced concrete bridge piers under long duration and near-fault ground motions.” ACI Structural Journal, Special Publication, January 2020. 
  1. Nahar, M.*, Islam, K., and Billah A.H.M.M. 2020. “Seismic collapse safety assessment of concrete beam-column joints reinforced with different super elastic shape memory alloy rebars.” Journal of Building Engineering, 29: 101106. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Todorov, B*. 2019. “Performance evaluation of base isolated bridges at cold temperature including soil structure interaction.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 126 (2019) 105814. 
  1. Nahar, M.*, Billah A.H.M.M. Islam, K., and Kamal, H.R. 2019. “Numerical Seismic Performance evaluation of RC beam-column joint reinforced with different super elastic shape memory alloys under cyclic loading.” Engineering Structures, 194: 161-172. 
  1. Kabir, M.R.*, Billah A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2019. “Seismic fragility assessment of a multi- span RC bridge in Bangladesh considering near fault, far field and long duration ground motions.” Structures, 19:333-348. 
  1. Zhang, Q., Billah, A.H.M.M. and Gao, Y. 2019. “The research and application of accelerated bridge construction.” Canadian Civil Engineer, Spring 2019: 17-22. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2018. “Probabilistic seismic risk assessment of concrete bridge piers reinforced with different types of shape memory alloys.” Engineering Structures, 162(1): 97-108. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2016. “Performance based seismic design of concrete bridge pier reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy- Part 2: Methodology and Application.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 142 (12): 1-5. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2016. “Performance based seismic design of concrete bridge pier reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy- Part 1: Development of Performance-Based Damage States.” ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 142 (12): 1-13. 
  1. Quadir, U.M.T*., Islam. K, Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2016. “Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete using Recycled Granulated Steel.” Construction and Building Materials, 123 (2016): 174-183. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2016. “Plastic hinge length of Shape Memory Alloy reinforced concrete column.” Engineering Structures, 117 (15): 321-331. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2016. “Bond behavior of smooth and sand coated Shape Memory Alloy rebar in concrete.” Structures, 5 (2016): 186-195. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2015. “Seismic Fragility Assessment of Highway Bridges: A State-of-The-Art Review.” Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 11(6): 804-832. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2015. “Seismic fragility assessment of concrete bridge piers reinforced with superelastic shape memory alloy.” Earthquake Spectra, 31 (3): 1515-1541. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2014. “Seismic performance evaluation of multi-column bridge bent retrofitted with different alternatives.” Engineering Structures, 62-63:105-117. (listed as one of the most downloaded Engineering Structures articles in 2014). 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2013. “Seismic fragility assessment of high strength reinforced concrete columns considering parameter uncertainty,” ACI Special Publication, SP-293, 1-18. 
  1. Alam, M.S., Billah, A.H.M.M., Quayyum, S., Ashraf, M., Rafi, A.N.M. and Rteil, A. 2013. “Fire performance curves for unprotected HSS steel columns.” Steel and Composite Structures, 15(6):705-724. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2013. “Statistical distribution of seismic performance criteria of retrofitted multi-column bridge bents using incremental dynamic analysis: a case study.” Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering,11(6): 2333-2362. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2013. “Performance Based Prioritization for seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete bridge bent.” Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2013.772641. 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M., Alam, M.S. and Bhuiyan, A.R. 2013. “Fragility analysis of retrofitted multi- column bridge bent subjected to near fault and far field ground motion.” ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 18(10):992-1004. 
  1. Alam, M.S., Slater, E. and Billah, A.H.M.M. 2013. “Sustainable Green Concrete made with RCA and FRP Scrap Aggregate: Fresh and Hardened Properties.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25(12):1783-1794. 
  1. Alam, M.S., Bhuiyan, A.R. and Billah, A.H.M.M., 2012. “Seismic fragility assessment of SMA- bar restrained multi-span continuous highway bridge isolated with laminated rubber bearing in medium to strong seismic risk zones,” Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 10 (6) 1885-1909. (listed as one of the most downloaded Bull. Earthquake Engineering articles in 2012). 
  1. Billah, A.H.M.M. and Alam, M.S. 2012. “Seismic performance of concrete columns reinforced with hybrid shape memory alloy (SMA) and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars,” Construction and Building Materials, 28 (1):730–742. (listed as 16th in the top 25 most downloaded Construction and Building Materials articles in 2012). 
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