Dr Ali Akbar Nezhad

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Dr Ali Nezhad is an Adjunct Professor at UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Boral Limited.

E-mail

a.nezhad@unsw.edu.au

Location

Civil Engineering Building (H20) Kensington Campus

Books | 2014

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A, 2014, Microwave-assisted concrete technology: Production, demolition and recycling, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17917
Book Chapters | 2020

Chilwesa M; Akbarnezhad A; Gharehchaei M; Castel A; Lloyd R; Foster S, 2020, 'Using the Double Ring Test to Assess the Effect of Type of Aggregate Used on Thermal Cracking Potential of Concrete', in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp. 337 - 347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7603-0_34

Book Chapters | 2019

Fini AAF; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Chapter 7 Sustainable Procurement and Transport of Construction Materials', in Sustainable Construction Technologies, Elsevier, pp. 161 - 209, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-811749-1.00005-5

Book Chapters | 2018

Hammad A; Akbar Nezhad A; Rey D, 2018, 'Accounting for Embodied Carbon Emissions in Planning and Optimisation of Transport Operations During Construction', in Pomponi F; De Wolf C; Moncaster A (ed.), Embodied Carbon in Buildings : Measurement, Management, and Mitigation, Springer, pp. 301 - 321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72796-7_14

Book Chapters | 2017

Ahmadian FFA; Akbar Nezhad A, 2017, 'Sustainable Procurement and Transport of Construction Materials', in Sustainable Construction Technologies, Elsevier

Book Chapters | 2017

Hammad A; Akbar Nezhad A; Rey D, 2017, 'Estimation of Input Parameters Used in Site Layout Planning Through Integration of BIM and Project Schedules', in Peng W; Haijiang L; Xiangyu W (ed.), Integrated Building Information Modelling, Bentham Science Publishers (ebooks), Sharjah UAE, pp. 121 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9781681084572117010008

Book Chapters | 2016

Hammad A; Akbar Nezhad A; Rey D, 2016, 'Accounting for Noise Pollution in Planning of Smart Cities', in Smart Cities as a Solution for Reducing Urban Waste and Pollution, IGI Global, pp. 149 - 196, http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0302-6.ch006

Book Chapters | 2014

Moussavi Nadoushani Z; Akbar nezhad A, 2014, 'Computational Methods for Estimation of Life Cycle Carbon Footprint of Buildings', in Blackman C (ed.), Carbon Footprinting: New Developments, Reduction Methods and Ecological Impacts, Nova Science Publishers, pp. 43 - 76, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=51951

Book Chapters | 2013

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2013, '10 Separation processes to improve the quality of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA)', in Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, Elsevier, pp. 246 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1533/9780857096906.2.246

Book Chapters | 2013

Akbarnezhad, A ; Ong, KCG , 2013, 'Separation processes to improve the quality of recycled concrete aggregates', in Pacheco-Torgal F; Brito JD; Labrincha J; Tam VWY; Ding Y (ed.), Handbook of Recycled Concrete and Demolition Waste, Woodhead Publishing, http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=2747
Journal articles | 2023

W.A. Hammad A; Rey D; Akbarnezhad A; Haddad A, 2023, 'Integrated mathematical optimisation approach for the tower crane hook routing problem to satisfy material demand requests on-site', Advanced Engineering Informatics, 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2023.101885

Journal articles | 2023

Zandifaez P; Asadi Shamsabadi E; Akbar Nezhad A; Zhou H; Dias-da-Costa D, 2023, 'AI-Assisted optimisation of green concrete mixes incorporating recycled concrete aggregates', Construction and Building Materials, 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131851

Journal articles | 2022

Miller HD; Akbarnezhad A; Mesgari S; Foster SJ, 2022, 'Effects of silane treatment on the bond between steel fibres and mortar', Magazine of Concrete Research, 74, pp. 528 - 540, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.20.00366

Journal articles | 2021

Barbara M; Rey D; Akbarnezhad A, 2021, 'Optimizing Location of New Public Schools in Town Planning Considering Supply and Demand', Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000767

Journal articles | 2021

Chiniforush AA; Gharehchaei M; Akbar Nezhad A; Castel A; Moghaddam F; Keyte L; Hocking D; Foster S, 2021, 'Minimising risk of early-age thermal cracking and delayed ettringite formation in concrete – A hybrid numerical simulation and genetic algorithm mix optimisation approach', Construction and Building Materials, 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124280

Journal articles | 2021

Chiniforush AA; Gharib M; Akbarnezhad A, 2021, 'A Unified Moisture Sorption-Desorption Isotherm for Engineered Wood', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003932

Journal articles | 2021

Chiniforush AA; Valipour HR; Akbarnezhad A, 2021, 'Long-term coupled analysis of steel-timber composite (STC) beams', Construction and Building Materials, 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122348

Journal articles | 2021

Chiniforush AA; Valipour HR; Bradford MA; Akbar Nezhad A, 2021, 'Experimental and theoretical investigation of long-term performance of steel-timber composite beams', Engineering Structures, 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113314

Journal articles | 2021

Robati M; Oldfield P; Nezhad AA; Carmichael DG; Kuru A, 2021, 'Carbon value engineering: A framework for integrating embodied carbon and cost reduction strategies in building design', Building and Environment, 192, pp. 107620, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107620

Journal articles | 2020

Arashpour M; Heidarpour A; Akbar Nezhad A; Hosseinifard Z; Chileshe N; Hosseini R, 2020, 'Performance-based control of variability and tolerance in off-site manufacture and assembly: optimization of penalty on poor production quality', Construction Management and Economics, 38, pp. 502 - 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1616789

Journal articles | 2020

Chen Z; Hammad AWA; Kamardeen I; Akbarnezhad A, 2020, 'Optimising embodied energy and thermal performance of thermal insulation in building envelopes via an automated building information modelling (BIM) tool', Buildings, 10, pp. 1 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings10120218

Journal articles | 2020

Hammad AW; Grzybowska H; Sutrisna M; Akbarnezhad A; Haddad A, 2020, 'A novel mathematical optimisation model for the scheduling of activities in modular construction factories', Construction Management and Economics, 38, pp. 534 - 551, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1682174

Journal articles | 2020

Hammad AWA; Rey D; Bu-Qammaz A; Grzybowska H; Akbarnezhad A, 2020, 'Mathematical optimization in enhancing the sustainability of aircraft trajectory: A review', International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 14, pp. 413 - 436, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2019.1570403

Journal articles | 2020

Hong Y; Hammad A; Zhong X; Wang B; Akbarnezhad A, 2020, 'Comparative Modeling Approach to Capture the Differences in BIM Adoption Decision-Making Process in Australia and China', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001746

Journal articles | 2020

Hong Y; Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Arashpour M, 2020, 'A neural network approach to predicting the net costs associated with BIM adoption', Automation in Construction, 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103306

Journal articles | 2020

Mesgari S; Akbarnezhad A; Xiao JZ, 2020, 'Recycled geopolymer aggregates as coarse aggregates for Portland cement concrete and geopolymer concrete: Effects on mechanical properties', Construction and Building Materials, 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117571

Journal articles | 2020

Yu M; Robati M; Oldfield P; Wiedmann T; Crawford R; Nezhad AA; Carmichael DG, 2020, 'The impact of value engineering on embodied greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment: A hybrid life cycle assessment', Building and Environment, 168, pp. 106452 - 106452, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106452

Journal articles | 2019

A. Chiniforush A; Makki Alamdari M; Dackermann U; Valipour HR; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Vibration behaviour of steel-timber composite floors, part (1): Experimental & numerical investigation', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 161, pp. 244 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.07.007

Journal articles | 2019

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H; Malekmohammadi S; Akbarzadeh Chiniforush A, 2019, 'Moisture and temperature induced swelling/shrinkage of softwood and hardwood glulam and LVL: An experimental study', Construction and Building Materials, 207, pp. 70 - 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.114

Journal articles | 2019

Chiniforush AA; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Water vapor diffusivity of engineered wood: Effect of temperature and moisture content', Construction and Building Materials, 224, pp. 1040 - 1055, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.013

Journal articles | 2019

Chiniforush AA; Valipour HR; Bradford MA; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Long-term behaviour of steel-timber composite (STC) shear connections', Engineering Structures, 196, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109356

Journal articles | 2019

Hammad AW; Akbarnezhad A; Wu P; Wang X; Haddad A, 2019, 'Building information modelling-based framework to contrast conventional and modular construction methods through selected sustainability factors', Journal of Cleaner Production, 228, pp. 1264 - 1281, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.150

Journal articles | 2019

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Haddad A; Vazquez EG, 2019, 'Sustainable zoning, land-use allocation and facility location optimisation in smart cities', Energies, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en12071318

Journal articles | 2019

Hong Y; Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Forecasting the net costs to organisations of building information modelling (BIM) implementation at different levels of development (LOD)', Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 24, pp. 588 - 603, http://dx.doi.org/10.36680/J.ITCON.2019.033

Journal articles | 2019

Hong Y; Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Impact of organization size and project type on BIM adoption in the Chinese construction market', Construction Management and Economics, 37, pp. 675 - 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1575515

Journal articles | 2019

James A; Bazarchi E; Chiniforush AA; Panjebashi Aghdam P; Hosseini MR; Akbarnezhad A; Martek I; Ghodoosi F, 2019, 'Rebar corrosion detection, protection, and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures in coastal environments: A review', Construction and Building Materials, 224, pp. 1026 - 1039, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.250

Journal articles | 2019

Miller HD; Akbarnezhad A; Mesgari S; Foster SJ, 2019, 'Performance of oxygen/argon plasma-treated steel fibres in cement mortar', Cement and Concrete Composites, 97, pp. 24 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.12.015

Journal articles | 2019

Nasirian A; Arashpour M; Abbasi B; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Optimal Work Assignment to Multiskilled Resources in Prefabricated Construction', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001627

Journal articles | 2019

Nasirian A; Arashpour M; Abbasi B; Zavadskas EK; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Skill Set Configuration in Prefabricated Construction: Hybrid Optimization and Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001677

Journal articles | 2019

Nasirzadeh F; Ghasem Kashi M; Khanzadi M; Carmichael DG; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'A hybrid approach for quantitative assessment of construction projects risks: The case study of poor quality concrete', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 131, pp. 306 - 319, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2019.03.045

Journal articles | 2019

Shahbazi B; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D; Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Loosemore M, 2019, 'Optimization of job allocation in construction organizations to maximize workers' career development opportunities', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001652

Journal articles | 2018

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Akbarnezhad A; Rashidi TH; Waller ST, 2018, 'Enhancing the safety of construction crew by accounting for brain resource requirements of activities in job assignment', Automation in Construction, 88, pp. 31 - 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.12.013

Journal articles | 2018

Akbarnezhad A; Jianzhuang Xiao ; Kaijian Zhang , 2018, 'Variability of stress-strain relationship for recycled aggregate concrete under uniaxial compression loading', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.247

Journal articles | 2018

Chaei MG; Akbarnezhad A; Castel A; Lloyd R; Keyte L; Foster S, 2018, 'Precision of cement hydration heat models in capturing the effects of SCMs and retarders', Magazine of Concrete Research, 70, pp. 1217 - 1231, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.17.00228

Journal articles | 2018

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H; Xiao J; Akbarzadeh Chiniforush A, 2018, 'Energy implications of using steel-timber composite (STC) elements in buildings', Energy and Buildings, 176, pp. 203 - 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.038

Journal articles | 2018

Ding T; Xiao J; Zhang Q; Akbarnezhad A, 2018, 'Experimental and numerical studies on design for deconstruction concrete connections: An overview', Advances in Structural Engineering, 21, pp. 2198 - 2214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1369433218768000

Journal articles | 2018

Hammad A; Akbarnezhad A; Grzybowska H; We P; Wang X, 2018, 'Mathematical Optimisation of Location and Design of Windows by Considering Energy Performance, Lighting and Privacy of Buildings', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. Special Issue: Sustainable Planning, Urban Design & Architecture in the Middle East & North Africa region 04 Apr 2018, 8, pp. 117 - 137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sasbe-11-2017-0070

Journal articles | 2018

Hammad A; Akbarnezhad A; Oldfield PF, 2018, 'Optimising Embodied Carbon and U-value in Load Bearing Walls: A Mathematical Bi-Objective Mixed Integer Programming Approach', Energy and Buildings, 174, pp. 657 - 671, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.05.061

Journal articles | 2018

Hammad A; Nezhad AA; Grzybowska H; Wu P; Wang X, 2018, 'Mathematical Optimisation of Location and Design of Windows by Considering Energy Performance, Installation Cost and Privacy of Buildings', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. Special Issue: Sustainable Planning, Urban Design & Architecture in the Middle East & North Africa region, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2017-0070

Journal articles | 2018

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A, 2018, 'Sustainable lighting layout in urban areas: Maximizing implicit coverage and minimizing installation cost', Frontiers in Built Environment, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2018.00042

Journal articles | 2018

Hosseini MR; Maghrebi M; Akbarnezhad A; Martek I; Arashpour M, 2018, 'Analysis of Citation Networks in Building Information Modeling Research', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001492

Journal articles | 2018

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A, 2018, 'Closure to "location Optimization of Tower Crane and Allocation of Material Supply Points in a Construction Site Considering Operating and Rental Costs" by Zahra Sadat Moussavi Nadoushani, Ahmed W. A. Hammad, and Ali Akbarnezhad', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001558

Journal articles | 2018

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Hammad AWA; Xiao J; Akbarnezhad A, 2018, 'Minimizing cutting wastes of reinforcing steel bars through optimizing lap splicing within reinforced concrete elements', Construction and Building Materials, 185, pp. 600 - 608, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.023

Journal articles | 2018

Rashidi M; Zhang C; Ghodrat M; Kempton S; Samali B; Akbarnezhad A; Zhu L, 2018, 'Bridge Abutment Movement and Approach Settlement - A Case Study and Scenario Analysis', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219455418400114

Journal articles | 2018

Xiao J; Wang C; Ding T; Akbarnezhad A, 2018, 'A recycled aggregate concrete high-rise building: Structural performance and embodied carbon footprint', Journal of Cleaner Production, 199, pp. 868 - 881, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.07.210

Journal articles | 2018

Xiao JZ; Ma Z; Sui T; Akbarnezhad A; Duan Z, 2018, 'Mechanical properties of concrete mixed with recycled powder produced from construction and demolition waste', Journal of Cleaner Production, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.277

Journal articles | 2017

Ahmadian F.F. A; Akbarnezhad A; Rashidi H. T; Waller ST, 2017, 'A Dynamic Programming Approach towards Optimization of Workforce Planning Decisions', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, accepted for publication, in press, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001434

Journal articles | 2017

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Akbarnezhad A; Hossein Rashidi T; Waller ST, 2017, 'BIM-enabled sustainability assessment of material supply decisions', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24

Journal articles | 2017

Akbarnezhad A; Xiao J, 2017, 'Estimation and minimization of embodied carbon of buildings: A review', Buildings, 7, pp. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings7010005

Journal articles | 2017

Chiniforush AA; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A; Bradford M, 2017, '08.27: Steel‐timber composite (STC) beams: Numerical simulation of long‐term behaviour', ce/papers, 1, pp. 2051 - 2059, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cepa.250

Journal articles | 2017

Fini AAF; Akbarnezhad A; Rashidi TH; Travis Waller S, 2017, 'Job Assignment Based on Brain Demands and Human Resource Strategies', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001273

Journal articles | 2017

Gharehchaei M; Akbar Nezhad A; Castel A; Lloyd R; Keyte L; Foster S; Ghareh Chaei M, 2017, 'Precision of cement hydration heat models in capturing the effects of SCMs and retarders, Magazine of Concrete Research', Magazine of Concrete Research, accepted for publication, in press

Journal articles | 2017

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2017, 'Bilevel Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Model for Solving the Single Airport Location Problem', Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000697

Journal articles | 2017

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2017, 'Sustainable urban facility location: Minimising noise pollution and network congestion', Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 107, pp. 38 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2017.09.005

Journal articles | 2017

Hammad AWA; Rey D; Akbarnezhad A, 2017, 'A cutting plane algorithm for the site layout planning problem with travel barriers', Computers and Operations Research, 82, pp. 36 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2017.01.005

Journal articles | 2017

Hong Y; Hammad A; Sepasgozar S; Akbar Nezhad A, 2017, 'BIM Adoption Model for Small and Medium Construction Organisations in Australia', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, accepted for publication, in press, pp. 154 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2017-0064

Journal articles | 2017

Miller H; Mesgari S; Akbarnezhad A; Foster SJ, 2017, 'Safety Risks Associated with Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Concrete', ACI Materials Journal, 114, http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51700892

Journal articles | 2017

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Akbarnezhad A; Ferre Jornet J; Xiao J, 2017, 'Multi-criteria selection of façade systems based on sustainability criteria', Building and Environment, 121, pp. 67 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.05.016

Journal articles | 2017

Nadoushani ZSM; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2017, 'Optimization of Concrete Placing Operation based on Competing Carbon Footprint, Cost and Production Rate Objectives', Engineering, construction and Architectural Management, in press

Journal articles | 2017

Shaabani L; Aminorroaya-Yamini S; Byrnes J; Akbar Nezhad A; Blake GR, 2017, 'Thermoelectric Performance of Na-Doped GeSe', ACS Omega, 2, pp. 9192 - 9198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.7b01364

Journal articles | 2016

Khan MSH; Castel A; Akbarnezhad A; Foster SJ; Smith M, 2016, 'Utilisation of steel furnace slag coarse aggregate in a low calcium fly ash geopolymer concrete', Cement and Concrete Research, 89, pp. 220 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2016.09.001

Journal articles | 2016

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Hammad A; Akbar Nezhad A, 2016, 'Location Optimization of Tower Crane and Allocation of Material Supply Points in a Construction Site Considering Operating and Rental Costs', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001215

Journal articles | 2015

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Akbar nezhad A; Hossein Rashidi T; Waller ST, 2015, 'Accounting for Transport Times in Planning Off-Site Shipment of Construction Materials', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Online published 03 July 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001030

Journal articles | 2015

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Hossein Rashidi T; Akbar Nezhad A; Waller ST, 2015, 'Incorporating Multiskilling and Learning in the Optimization of Crew Composition', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001085

Journal articles | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Huan M; Mesgari S; Castel A, 2015, 'Recycling of geopolymer concrete', Construction and Building Materials, 101, pp. 152 - 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.037

Journal articles | 2015

Hammad AW; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D; Waller ST, 2015, 'A Computational Method for Estimating Travel Frequencies in Site Layout Planning', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001086

Journal articles | 2015

Hammad AW; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2015, 'A multi-objective mixed integer nonlinear programming model for construction site layout planning to minimise noise pollution and transport costs', Automation in Construction, 61, pp. 73 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2015.10.010

Journal articles | 2015

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Akbarnezhad A, 2015, 'Effects of structural system on the life cycle carbon footprint of buildings', Energy and Buildings, 102, pp. 337 - 346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.05.044

Journal articles | 2014

Akbarnezhad A; Moussavi Nadoushani ZS, 2014, 'A computational method for selection of optimal concrete recycling strategy', Magazine of Concrete Research, Available online, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.14.00211

Journal articles | 2014

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG; Chandra LR, 2014, 'Economic and environmental assessment of deconstruction strategies using building information modeling', Automation in Construction, 37, pp. 131 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2013.10.017

Journal articles | 2013

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG; Tam CT; Zhang MH, 2013, 'Effects of the parent concrete properties and crushing procedure on the properties of coarse recycled concrete aggregates', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25, pp. 1795 - 1802, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000789

Journal articles | 2013

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG; Zhang MH; Tam CT, 2013, 'Acid treatment technique for determining the mortar content of recycled concrete aggregates', Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/JTE20120026

Journal articles | 2013

Tam CT; Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Zhang MH, 2013, 'Research on Recycled Concrete Aggregates at NUS', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 13, pp. 21 - 30, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000213490000007&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Journal articles | 2011

Akbarnezhad A; Kuang KSC; Ong KCG, 2011, 'Temperature Sensing in Microwave Heating of Concrete using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors', Magazine of Concrete Research, 63, pp. 275 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.9.00145

Journal articles | 2011

Akbarnezhad A; Kuang KSC; Ong KCG, 2011, 'Temperature sensing in microwave heating of concrete using fibre Bragg grating sensors', Magazine of Concrete Research, 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.9.00145

Journal articles | 2011

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG; Zhang MH; Tam CT; Foo TWJ, 2011, 'Microwave-assisted Beneficiation of Recycled Concrete Aggregates', Construction and Building Materials, 25, pp. 3469 - 3479, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.03.038

Journal articles | 2011

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2011, 'Thermal stress and pore pressure development in microwave heating of concrete', Comuters and Concrete: An International Journal, 8, pp. 425 - 443

Journal articles | 2010

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2010, 'Microwave Decontamination of Concrete', Magazine of Concrete Research, 62, pp. 879 - 885, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/macr.2010.62.12.879
Preprints | 2020

Chen Z; Hammad AWA; Kamardeen I; Akbarnezhad A, 2020, Optimising Embodied Energy and Thermal Performance of Thermal Insulation in Building Envelopes Via an Automated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Tool, http://dx.doi.org/10.20944/preprints202011.0031.v1

Conference Papers | 2020

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Malek S, 2020, 'Measuring early-age thermal cracking of mass concrete casting', in International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering

Conference Papers | 2020

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Malek S, 2020, 'Time-dependent deflection measurement for steel-timber composite (STC) flooring system', in International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering

Conference Papers | 2019

Al-Kaissy M; Arashpour M; Fayezi S; Nezhad A; Ashuri B, 2019, 'Process modelling in civil infrastructure projects: A review of construction simulation methods', in Proceedings of the 36th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, ISARC 2019, pp. 368 - 374

Conference Papers | 2019

Barbara M; Rey D; Nezhad A, 2019, 'MULTI-PERIOD LOCATION OPTIMIZATION OF NEW PUBLIC FACILITIES TO MAXIMIZE EQUITY IN ACCESS AND CAPACITY-SATURATION Barbara Rey', in Proceedings, Annual Conference - Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Canada, presented at Canadian Society for Civil Engineers, Canada, 03 June 2019 - 08 June 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27558

Conference Papers | 2019

Chilwesa M; AKBARNEZHAD ALI; Castel A; MOGHADDAM F; KEYTE L; HOCKING D; Foster S, 2019, 'Numerical Simulation of Risk Mitigation Methods for Early Age Thermal Cracking of Concrete', in Concrete 2019, Concrete Institute of Australia, Sydney, Australia, presented at Concrete 2019, Sydney, Australia, 08 September 2019 - 11 September 2019

Conference Papers | 2018

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Thakore P; Ataei A, 2018, 'Long-term tensile behaviour of engineered wood in parallel to grain direction', in WCTE 2018 - World Conference on Timber Engineering, Seoul, Republic of Korea, presented at WCTE 2018 - World Conference on Timber Engineering, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 20 August 2018 - 23 August 2018

Conference Papers | 2018

Chiniforush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H; Bradford M, 2018, 'Long-term behavior of steel-CLT connections', in WCTE 2018 - World Conference on Timber Engineering, Seoul, Republic of Korea, presented at 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 20 August 2018 - 23 August 2018, https://indico.conference4me.psnc.pl/event/171/session/325/#20180820

Conference Papers | 2018

Gharehchaei M; Akbarnezhad A; Chilwesa M; Castel A; Lloyd R; Foster S, 2018, 'A genetic algorithm to identify the optimal concrete mix for the elements subject to risk of early age thermal cracking', in fib Symposium, pp. 3351 - 3360

Conference Papers | 2018

Gharehchaei M; Akbarnezhad A; Chilwesa M; Castel A; Lloyd R; Foster S, 2018, 'A genetic algorithm to identify the optimal concrete mix for the elements subject to risk of early age thermal cracking', in Foster S; Gilbert R; Mendis P; Al-Mahadi R; Millar D (eds.), Better, Smarter, Stronger Proceedings for the 2018 fib Congress, , Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib), Melbourne Australia, pp. 3351 - 3360, presented at 2018 fib Congress, Melbourne Australia, 07 October 2018 - 11 October 2018

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforoush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H; Dackermann U, 2017, 'Dynamic Response Of Steel-Timber Composite (STC) Beams', London, presented at 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, London, 23 July 2017 - 27 July 2017

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforoush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H, 2017, 'Microwave Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete: a comparison of two-port and one-port measurement techniques', Adelaide, presented at Concrete 2017, Adelaide, 22 October 2017 - 25 October 2017

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforoush AA; Dackermann U; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A, 2017, 'Damage Detection of Shear Connectors in Steel-Timber Composite (STC) Beams', Brisbane Australia, presented at The 8th International conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Brisbane Australia, 05 December 2017 - 08 December 2017

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforoush AA; Valipour H; Akbar Nezhad A; Bradford M, 2017, 'Steel-Timber Composite (STC) Beams – Numerical simulation of Long-term Behaviour', Copenhagen, Denmark, presented at EUROSTEEL 2017, September 13–15, 2017,, Copenhagen, Denmark, 13 September 2017 - 15 September 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cepa.250.

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforush AA; Dackermann U; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A, 2017, 'Modal-based damage detection of shear connectors in steel-timber composite (STC) beams', in SHMII 2017 - 8th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Proceedings, pp. 1212 - 1221

Conference Papers | 2017

Chiniforush AA; Noushini A; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H, 2017, 'Detecting the presence of chloride in hardened mortar using microwave non-destructive testing', in High Tech Concrete: Where Technology and Engineering Meet - Proceedings of the 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, Netherlands, pp. 83 - 90, presented at 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, Netherlands, 12 June 2017 - 14 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59471-2_11

Conference Papers | 2017

Hammad A; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D; Grzybowska H, 2017, 'Decision Support System for Modular Construction Scheduling', in Proceedings of the 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), Taipei, Taiwan., presented at 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Taipei, Taiwan., 28 June 2017 - 01 July 2017

Conference Papers | 2017

Hammad AW; Akbar nezhad A, 2017, 'Modular vs Conventional Construction: A Multi-Criteria Framework Approach', in 2017 Proceedings of the 34rd ISARC, Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 214 - 220, presented at 2017 Proceedings of the 34rd ISARC, Taipei, Taiwan, 28 June 2017 - 01 July 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2017/0029

Conference Papers | 2017

Miller HD; Akbarnezhad A; Foster SJ; Mesgari S; Amin A, 2017, 'Effects of silane treatment of steel fibres on mechanical properties and durability of SFRC', in High Tech Concrete: Where Technology and Engineering Meet - Proceedings of the 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, Netherlands, pp. 165 - 172, presented at 2017 fib Symposium, Maastricht, Netherlands, 12 June 2017 - 14 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59471-2_21

Conference Papers | 2017

Shahbazi B; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D; Ahmadian Fard Fini A, 2017, 'A Mathematical Job Allocation Model to Maximize Career Development Opportunities for Construction Workers', in Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), presented at 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 28 June 2017 - 01 July 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2018/0105

Conference Papers | 2016

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Akbarnezhad A; Rashidi TH; Waller ST, 2016, 'Job Assignments to Construction Workers: Accounting for the Brain Resource Requirements of Activities', in Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan - Proceedings of the 2016 Construction Research Congress, CRC 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico, pp. 1897 - 1906, presented at International Conference on Transportation and Development 2016 - See more at: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784479926.098#sthash.S36ikTEy.dpuf, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 31 May 2016 - 02 June 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784479827.189

Conference Papers | 2016

Akbarnezhad A; Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Hossein Rashidi T, 2016, 'A novel real-time detailed feedback collection and interaction tool for large classes', Coffs Harbour, Australia, presented at 27th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Coffs Harbour, Australia, 04 December 2016 - 07 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Foster SJ; Miller H; Mesgari S; Akbar Nezhad A, 2016, 'Effects of CNT type and dispersion method on safety risks associated with production and demolition of carbon nanotube reinforced concrete', in Banthia N; di Prisco M; Soleimani-Dashtaki S (eds.), FRC: The Modern Landscape, RILEM Publications S.A.R.L., Vancouver, Canada, presented at 9th Rilem International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Vancouver, Canada, 19 September 2016 - 21 September 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Ghareh chaei M; Akbarnezhad A; Castel A; Lazenby H; Lloyd R; Foster SJ, 2016, 'Precision of existing hydration heat models for Portland cement in capturing the effects of supplementary cementitious materials and retarders', Perth Australia, presented at 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Perth Australia, 06 December 2016 - 09 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Hammad AW; Rey ; Akbar nezhad , 2016, 'A Bi-level Mixed Integer Programming Model to Solve the Multi-Servicing Facility Location Problem, Minimising Negative Impacts Due to an Existing Semi-Obnoxious Facility', in Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering book series, Canberra, Australia, presented at Data and Decision Sciences in Action pp 381-395, Canberra, Australia, 16 November 2016 - 18 August 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55914-8_28

Conference Papers | 2016

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2016, 'A multi-objective mixed integer programming model for minimising obtrusive effects and installation costs of night-time lighting on construction sites', in ISARC 2016 - 33rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, pp. 505 - 514, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2016/0061

Conference Papers | 2016

Hong Y; Sepasgozar SM; Akbar Nezhad A, 2016, 'Investigating the Relationship between BIM Adoption and Technical Conditions of Construction Companies: Chinese Practice', in Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Hong Kong, presented at The 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Hong Kong, 11 December 2016 - 13 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Hong Y; Sepasgozar SME; Ahmadian AFF; Akbarnezhad A, 2016, 'Factors influencing BIM adoption in small and medium sized construction organizations', in ISARC 2016 - 33rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, pp. 452 - 461, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2016/0055

Conference Papers | 2016

Nadoushani ZSM; Hammad AW; Akbarnezhad A, 2016, 'A framework for optimizing lap splice positions within concrete elements to minimize cutting waste of steel bars', in ISARC 2016 - 33rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Auburn University, Alabama, USA, pp. 444 - 451, presented at 33 rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2016), Auburn University, Alabama, USA, 18 July 2016 - 21 July 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Ying Hong ; Sepasgozar SM; Akbar nezhad , 2016, 'Key Factors Affecting Construction Organizations' Acceptance of BIM: A Comparative Study', in Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Canada, presented at 2016 Modular and Offsite Construction [MOC] Summit, Canada, 29 September 2016 - 01 October 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

khan MSH; Castel A; Akbar Nezhad A; Foster S; Smith M, 2016, 'Performance of low calcium fly ash geopolymer concrete with steel furnace slag coarse aggregate', in Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges - Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM24 2016, Perth, pp. 1847 - 1851, presented at 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials,, Perth, 06 December 2016 - 09 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Farzanehrafat M, 2015, 'Analysis Of Different Views Towards Social Sustainability In Construction', Oulu, Finland, presented at The 32st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2015), Oulu, Finland, 15 June 2015 - 18 June 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Moussavi Nadoushani ZS, 2015, 'Comparative Analysis Of Embodied Carbon Associated With Alternative Structural Systems', in Proceedings of the 32st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2015), Oulu, Finland, presented at The 32st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2015), Oulu, Finland, 15 June 2015 - 18 June 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2015, 'Microwave-Assisted Removal Of Tiles From Concrete Floors and Walls', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, Oulu, Finland, presented at The 32st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2015), Oulu, Finland, 15 June 2015 - 18 June 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2015, 'Microwave-assisted removal of tiles from concrete floors and walls', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2015, 'Microwave-assisted removal of tiles from concrete floors and walls', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG, 2015, 'Microwave-assisted removal of tiles from concrete floors and walls', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2015/0102

Conference Papers | 2015

Akbarnezhad A, 2015, 'Identifying the Optimal Concrete Recycling Strategy', in UKIERI Concrete Congress 2015, UKIERI Concrete Congress 2015, Jalandhar, India, presented at UKIERI Concrete Congress 2015, Jalandhar, India, 02 November 2015 - 05 November 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Farzanehrafat M; Akbarnezhad A; Ghoddousi P, 2015, 'Analysis of different views towards social sustainability in construction', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2015/0113

Conference Papers | 2015

Hammad A; Akbar Nezhad A; Rey D, 2015, 'A Comparison Of Mixed Integer Programming Models For The Construction Site Layout Problem', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), Oulu, Finland, presented at The 32st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2015), Oulu, Finland, 15 June 2015 - 18 June 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2015/0109

Conference Presentations | 2015

Hammad AW; Akbar Nezhad ; Rey D; Waller , 2015, 'Site Layout Planning in the Presence of Travel Barriers using Mixed-Integer Programming', presented at EURO2015, Glasgow, 12 July 2015 - 15 July 2015

Other | 2015

Hammad AW; Akbar nezhad ; Rey D; Waller , 2015, Solving the Site Layout Planning Problem Accounting for Obstacles

Conference Papers | 2015

Hammad AW; Rey D; Akbar Nezhad A; Shen X, 2015, 'Dynamic Site Layout Planning through use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles', Sydney, Australia, presented at The 9th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology (MMT 2015), Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2015 - 11 December 2015

Conference Posters | 2015

Hammad AW; akbar nezhad A; Rey D; Waller , 2015, 'Solving the Site Layout Planning Problem Accounting for Obstacles', Sydney, presented at 37th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF 2015), Sydney, 29 September 2015 - 01 October 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2015, 'A comparison of mixed integer programming models for the construction site layout problem', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings

Conference Papers | 2015

Hammad AWA; Akbarnezhad A; Rey D, 2015, 'A comparison of mixed integer programming models for the construction site layout problem', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2015/0109

Conference Papers | 2015

Nadoushani ZSM; Akbarnezhad A, 2015, 'Comparative analysis of embodied carbon associated with alternative structural systems', in 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining: Connected to the Future, Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2015/0115

Conference Papers | 2015

Siew RYJ; Sepasgozar SME; Akbarnezhad A, 2015, 'Barriers In Implementing Sustainable Construction', in Saha S; Zhang Y; Yazdani S; Singh A (eds.), Implementing Innovation Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management, Sydney, presented at The 8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Sydney, 23 November 2015 - 28 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.res.2015.57

Conference Papers | 2014

Ahmadian Fard Fini A; Akbar Nezhad A; Hossein Rashidi T; Waller ST, 2014, 'Importance of Planning for the Transport Stage in Procurement of Construction Materials', in Ha Q (ed.), 2014 Proceedings of the 31st ISARC, IAARC, Sydney, Australia, pp. 466 - 473, presented at The 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2014), Sydney, Australia, 09 July 2014 - 11 July 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2014/0062

Conference Papers | 2014

Akbar Nezhad A; Moussavi Nadoushani ZS, 2014, 'Estimating the Costs, Energy Use and Carbon Emission of Concrete Recycling using building information modelling', in Ha Q; Shen X; Akbarnezhad A (eds.), Proceedings The 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2014), UTS, Sydney, Sydney, Australia, pp. 385 - 392, presented at The 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2014), Sydney, Australia, 09 July 2014 - 11 July 2014, http://www.isarc2014.org/papers.html

Conference Papers | 2014

Hammad AWA; Rey D; Akbar Nezhad A, 2014, 'A mixed-integer nonlinear programming model for minimising construction site noise levels through site layout optimisation', in Akbarnezhad A; Shen X; Ha Q (eds.), 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, ISARC 2014; Aerial Function Centre, the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)Sydney; Australia; 9 July 2014 through 11 July 2014; Code 108796, IAARC, Sydney, pp. 722 - 729, presented at 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, ISARC 2014 - Proceedings, Sydney, 09 July 2014 - 11 July 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.22260/isarc2014/0098

Conference Papers | 2014

Moussavi Nadoushani ZS; Akbar nezhad A, 2014, 'A Computational Framework for Estimating the Carbon Footprint of Construction', in Ha Q; Shen X; Akbarnezhad A (eds.), ISARC 2014 Proceedings of the 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, IAARC - The International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia, pp. 714 - 721, presented at The 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2014), Sydney, Australia, 09 July 2014 - 11 July 2014, http://www.isarc2014.org/papers.html

Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2014

Ha Q; Shen X; Akbarnezhad A, (eds.), 2014, 'Automation, Construction and Environment', University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia, presented at Proceedings of the 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, 09 July 2014 - 12 July 2014

Patents | 2013

Akbar Nezhad A; Ong KCG, 2013, Microwave-Assisted Removal of Ceramic and Stone Tiles from Concrete Floor and Walls, Patent No. Application No. 61/912,629, Patent Agent:US Provisional Patent

Conference Papers | 2013

Chandra LR; Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Tam CT, 2013, 'Designed for Disassembly for Sustainable Precast Construction', in Designed for Disassembly for Sustainable Precast Construction, International Seminar of Concrete Technology, Semarang, Indonesia, presented at International Seminar of Concrete Technology, Semarang, Indonesia, -

Conference Papers | 2013

Ebrahimzadeh Sepasgozar SM; Naghipour M; Akbarnezhad A, 2013, 'Seismic Behaviour of RBS and AW-RBS Moment Resistant Connections in Double I-beams', in Applied Mechanics and Materials, Trans Tech Publications Inc., Sydney, Australia, pp. 612 - 617, presented at 1st Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics (ACCM2013), Sydney, Australia, 03 October 2013 - 04 October 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.553.612

Conference Papers | 2012

Akbarnezhad A; Ong KCG; chandra LR; Lin ZS, 2012, 'Economic and Environmental Assessment of Deconstruction Strategies using Building Information Modeling', in Construction Research Congress 2012, American Society of Civil Engineers, Virginia USA, pp. 1730 - 1739, presented at ASCE Construction Research Congress 2012, Purdue University, 21 May 2012 - 23 May 2012

Conference Papers | 2012

Tam CT; Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Zhang MH, 2012, 'Research on recycled concrete aggregate at National University of Singapore', in CONCET 2012 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology 2012, CONCET 2012 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology 2012, Putrajaya, Malaysia, presented at CONCET 2012 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology 2012, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 12 June 2012 - 13 June 2012

Conference Papers | 2011

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Zhang MH; Tam CT; Foo TWJ, 2011, 'Recycled Concrete Aggregates – The Microwave Beneficiation Option', in Recycled Concrete Aggregates – The Microwave Beneficiation Option, The Professor LEE SENG LIP Symposium, Singapore, presented at The Professor LEE SENG LIP Symposium, Singapore, 21 March 2011 - 22 March 2011

Conference Papers | 2010

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Zhang MH; Tam CT; Hao J, 2010, 'Mechanical Properties of Concrete Incorporating Microwave-Treated Recycled Concrete Aggregates', in Mechanical Properties of Concrete Incorporating Microwave-Treated Recycled Concrete Aggregates, 35th Our World in Concrete and Structures, CI‑Premier Conference Organisation, Singapore, presented at 35th Our World in Concrete and Structures, CI‑Premier Conference Organisation, Singapore, -

Conference Papers | 2010

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Zhang MH; Tam CT; Hao J, 2010, 'Microwave-Assisted Beneficiation of Recycled Concrete Aggregates', in CSCE Annual Conference 2010, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, Winnipeg, presented at CSCE Annual Conference 2010, Winnipeg, Canada

Conference Papers | 2008

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A; Hao J, 2008, 'Removal of adhering mortar from recycled aggregates microwave heating', in Removal of adhering mortar from recycled aggregates microwave heating, The Twenty‑First KKCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, singapore, pp. 29 - 32, presented at The Twenty‑First KKCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, singapore

Conference Papers | 2006

Ong KCG; Akbarnezhad A, 2006, 'Thermal stresses in microwave heating of concrete". 31st Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures', in Thermal stresses in microwave heating of concrete". 31st Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, 31st Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore, pp. 297 - 310, presented at 31st Conference on Our World in Concrete and Structures, Singapore

2016 Best Paper Award category of BIM & IT, Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit, Canada
2014 Vice Chancellor Award (Teaching Excellence) – UNSW
2013 SCI Excellence Awards by Singapore Concrete Institute
2012 Singapore Skilled Builder BIM Award (Education-Engineering Category), Building and Construction Authority
2006 JCI OWICS Award, Japan Concrete Institute
2005 ASTAR Scholarship, A-Star Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore

Research Areas

Sustainable Construction Materials
Decarbonisation
Sustainability Assessment
Circular Economy
Construction Management
Automation in Construction
Digital Engineering in Construction
Risk Management and Decision Making

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