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Sherif ELFASS, Ph.D., P.E.

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Current Affiliation

Research Assistant Professor


Contact Information

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mails Stop 258

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV 89557

T: 775-784-6664

F: 775-784-1390


Education

YEAR

DEGREE

UNIVERSITY

2001

Ph.D

University of Nevada, Reno

1997

M.Sc.

University of Nevada, Reno

1991

B.Sc

University of Alexandria, Egypt


Research Interests

Experimental and analytical studies of seismic performance of bridge foundations, shallow and deep foundations, soil-structure-interaction, pile and pile group response under axial loading. Theoretical and experimental aspects of earthquake engineering and soil dynamics, undrained soil behavior, soil liquefaction. Seismic performance of bridge restrainers and retaining structures. Soil characterization and the application of geosynthetics to improve soil performance.


Recent Publications

1. Elfass, S., and Norris, G., "On Aspects of Bearing Capacity," 39th Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium, May 2004, pp. 25-36.

 

2. Itani, A., Elfass, S. and Douglas, B., "Behavior of Built-Up Shear Links Under Large Cyclic Displacements," Engineering Journal, AISC, Fourth Quarter, 2003, Volume 40, No. 4, pp. 221-234.

 

3. Elfass, S. and Norris, G., "Laboratory Tests versus Field Tests: Which Should You Trust?," 38th Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium, March 2003, pp. 425-446.

 

4. Elfass, S., "A New Approach For Estimating The Axial Capacity of Driven Piles In Sand Up To True Soil Failure," Ph.D. Thesis, University of Nevada, Reno, December 2001.

 

5. Elfass, S., Ladkany, S., Norris, G., Luke, B., Siddharthan, R., O'Donnell, J., Yang, H., Nguyen, H., Ahmad, A., and Binard, J., " A Study in the Soil-Structure Interaction Using a Laminar Soil Box," 36th Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium, March 2001, pp. 681-685.

 

6. Elfass, S., and Norris, G., "A New Look into the Pile Tip Resistance in Sand," 36th Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium, March 2001, pp. 629-637.


Courses Taught

Course Code

Course Title

CEE 140

Introduction to Civil Engineering

CEE 443/643

Geotechnical Engineering: Foundations

CEE 442/642

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

CEE 101

Engineering Graphics

CEE 121

Elementary Surveying


Other Activities within Engineering and Teaching Professions

  • Member ASCE, CUREE, NEES
  • Manager of Bridge Research and Information Center - Developed an online network protocol to be used for disseminating of test results through the Internet and exchange of publication and other technical data for research collaboration.
  • Editor In Chief of the 38th Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium, March 2003.
  • Designer of the UNR-laminar Soil Box (10'x10'x6') for assessing Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction (SFSI) under seismic conditions.
  • Developer of AxiPile; a new model by which axial capacity of piles and drilled shafts can be assessed during loading-unloading-reloading phases.
  • Former member of the Liquefaction Subcommittee, Geosciences Subcommittee, Nevada Earthquake Safety Council.
  • A key participant in the outreach programs for K-4 through K-12. Application of computational science to advance educational experience.




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