Dr Rabee Shamass
Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Howell Building 254

Research area(s)

Buckling of shell structures
Structural response during extreme loading conditions, such as a fire, seismic
Novel materials such as stainless steel, high strength steel and FRP’s in building and infrastructural
Fatigue performance
Utilization of construction and industrial waste materials
Steel-concrete composite structures
Application of AI in structural/civil engineering.

Advanced composites, and smart materials.
The use of AI to develop implement real-time monitoring systems to assess the condition of structures and detect early signs of deterioration or damage.
Research novel materials, including Novel Concretes (AAC and CO2-absorbing cements for civil and energy infrastructure applications)
Development of efficient design guidance for composite structures, FRP reinforced concrete (RC), Stainless steel members and stainless steel RC.
Recycled concrete aggregates for structural applications.
Circular economy and utilisation of C&D waste for digital manufacturing (i.e. 3D Printing from Recycled Materials; Waste-to-Product Innovations).
Advanced Numerical Modelling
AI in Structural Engineering for design optimization