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Research TitleAuthorsJournalVolume & Page NumbersPublisherDOITypeYearAbstract
Research TitleAuthorsJournalVolume & Page NumbersPublisherDOITypeYearAbstract
A study on cold laid microsurfacing containing water-based epoxy modified bitumen emulsionJuliana Byzyka, Hayden Davie, Mazen J. Al‑Kheetan, Mujib RahmanInternational Journal of Pavement Research and Technology17(4), 1047-1058SpringerClick HereJournal2024
Synergistic Effect of Treated Polypropylene-Based Disposable Face Masks on Durability and Mechanical Properties of ConcreteRoa’a A. Al Swalqah, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Yazeed S. Jweihan, Husam Al-Hamaiedeh Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering49, 13221–13229SpringerClick HereJournal2024
Durability Enhancement of Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregate: The Role of Nano-ZnOMazen J Al-Kheetan, Yazeed S Jweihan, Musab Rabi, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarBuildings14(2)MDPIClick HereJournal2024
Enhancing Asphalt Performance and Its Long-Term Sustainability with Nano Calcium Carbonate and Nano Hydrated LimeAmjad H Albayati, Aliaa F Al-Ani, Juliana Byzyka, Mazen Al-Kheetan, Mujib RahmanSustainability16(4)MDPIClick HereJournal2024
The impact of waste brick and geo-cement aggregates as sand replacement on the mechanical and durability properties of alkali–activated mortar compositesEslam El-Seidy, Mehdi Chougan, Yazeed A Al-Noaimat, Mazen J Al-Kheetan, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarResults in Engineering21, 101797ElsevierClick HereJournal2024
Machine learning-based evaluation of punching shear resistance for steel/FRP-RC slabsYazan Momani, Roaa Alawadi, Yazeed S Jweihan, Ahmad N Tarawneh, Mazen J Al-Kheetan, Ahmad AldiabatAin Shams Engineering Journal15(5), 102668ElsevierClick HereJournal2024
Emerging resources for the development of low-carbon cementitious composites for three-dimensional printing applicationsSeyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Yazeed Al-Noaimat, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen Al-KheetanSustainable Concrete Materials and StructuresElsevierClick HereJournal2024
A pilot laboratory study on hot mix micro surfacingJuliana Byzyka, Mazen Al-Kheetan, Mujib RahmanBituminous Mixtures and Pavements VIIICRC PressClick HereJournal2024
Cementitious nanocomposites engineered with high-oxidized graphene oxide: Spotting the nano to macro correlationChougan, M., Lamastra, F.R., Caschera, D., Kaciulis, S., Bolli, E., Mazzuca, C., Ghaffar, S.H., Al-Kheetan, M.J., Montesperelli, G., and Bianco, A. Ceramics International49(1), 964-973ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
A review of 3D printing low-carbon concrete with one-part geopolymer: Engineering, environmental and economic feasibilityYazeed A. Al-Noaimat, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen J. Al-KheetanCase Studies in Construction Materials18, e01818ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Understanding the challenges of construction demolition waste management towards circular construction: Kuwait Stakeholder’s perspectiveHanan Al-Raqeb, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Mehdi ChouganCleaner Waste Systems4, 100075ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Performance improvement of hemp-shiv cementitious composites through hot water and steam treatmentMazen J. Al-KheetanConstruction and Building Materials367, 130315ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Lightweight alkali-activated materials and ordinary Portland cement composites using recycled polyvinyl chloride and waste glass aggregates to fully replace natural sandEslam El-Seidy, Mehdi Chougan, Matteo Sambucci, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Ilario Biblioteca, Marco Valente, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarConstruction and Building Materials368, 130399ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Graphene-based nano-functional materials for surface modification of wheat straw to enhance the performance of bio-based polylactic acid compositesMehdi Chougan, Seyed Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-KheetanMaterials Today Sustainability21, 100308ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
An Insight into Durability, Electrical Properties and Thermal Behavior of Cementitious Materials Engineered with Graphene Oxide: Does the Oxidation Degree Matter? Francesca Romana Lamastra, Giampiero Montesperelli, Emanuele Galvanetto, Mehdi Chougan, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, and Alessandra BiancoNanomaterials13(4), 726MDPIClick HereJournal2023
3D printing of limestone-calcined clay cement: A review of its potential implementation in the construction industryYazeed A Al-Noaimat, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen J. Al-kheetan, Othman Al-Mandhari, Waleed Al-Saidi, Marwan Al-Maqbali, Haitham Al-Hosni, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarResults in Engineering18, 101115ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Waste Not, Want Not: Sustainable Use of Anti-Stripping-Treated Waste Ceramic in Superpave Asphalt MixturesMazen J. Al-KheetanSustainability15(9), 7579MDPIClick HereJournal2023
Utilisation of raw oil shale as fine aggregate to replace natural sand in concrete: Microstructure, surface chemistry and macro propertiesRand H. Bayaidah, Abed Alhameed O. Habashneh, Salsabeel H. Al-Ma'aitah, Manar S. Alfahajin, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Yazeed S. Jweihan, Saad S. Alrwashdeh, Husam Al-Hamaiedeh, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarResults in Engineering19, 101265ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Additive Manufacturing and the Construction IndustryMehdi Chougan, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarDisrupting Buildings97-109Palgrave MacmillanClick HereJournal2023
Upcycling end-of-life bricks in high-performance one-part alkali-activated materialsYazeed A. Al-Noaimat, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen J. Al-kheetan, Marcus H.N. Yio, Hong S. Wong, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarDevelopments in the Built Environment16, 100231ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Empirical Model for the Retained Stability Index of Asphalt Mixtures Using Hybrid Machine Learning ApproachYazeed S Jweihan, Mazen J Al-Kheetan, Musab RabiApplied System Innovation6(5), 93MDPIClick HereJournal2023
Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material propertiesYazeed A Al-Noaimat, Mehdi Chougan, Abdulrahman Albar, Szymon Skibicki, Karol Federowicz, Marcin Hoffman, Daniel Sibera, Krzysztof Cendrowski, Mateusz Techman, João Nuno Pacheco, Sang-Yeop Chung, Pawel Sikora, Mazen Al-Kheetan, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarDevelopments in the Built Environment16, 100248ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Alkali activated materials with recycled unplasticised polyvinyl chloride aggregates for sand replacementEslam El-Seidy, Matteo Sambucci, Mehdi Chougan, Yazeed A. AI-Noaimat, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Ilario Biblioteca, Marco Valente, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarConstruction and Building Materials409, 134188ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Improvement of ornamental stone wastes as sand replacement in concrete using silane coupling agentSondos S. Al-Jrajreh, Husam Al-Hamaiedeh, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Yazeed S. Jweihan, Tariq AljaafrehResults in Engineering20, 101580ElsevierClick HereJournal2023
Development of Shear Tester with Normal Stress (STNS) for Asphalt Concrete MixesYazeed S Jweihan, Stefan A Romanoschi, Mladjan John Grujicic, Mohsen Talebsafa, Constantin Popescu, Ana Maria Coca, and Mazen J Al-KheetanInternational Journal of Pavement Research and Technology15(5), 1093-1105SpringerClick HereJournal2022
Performance of magnetite-based stone mastic asphalt (SMA) as a superior surface course materialMazen J. Al-Kheetan, Tasmia Azim, Juliana Byzyka, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mujib M. RahmanConstruction and Building Materials322, 126463ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
Energy and exergy analyses for a combined cycle power plant in JordanObieda R.Altarawneh, Alanood A.Alsarayreh, Ala'a M.Al-Falahat, Mazen J.Al-Kheetan, Saad S.AlrwashdehCase Studies in Thermal Engineering31, 101852ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
Introducing a novel concept of wick drainage in masonry structuresHaroon Yousuf, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Mujib M. Rahman, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Nuhu Braimah, Denis A. ChamberlainJournal of Building Engineering51, 104332ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
Improvements to the Duplicate Shear Test (DST) Device for Measuring the Fundamental Shear Properties of Asphalt Concrete MixesYazeed S. Jweihan, Stefan A. Romanoschi, Mazen J. Al‑Kheetan, Ahmad Tarawneh, Yazan Momani, Saad S. Alrwashdeh, Mladjan John GrujicicInternational Journal of Pavement Research and TechnologySpringerClick HereJournal2022
Mechanical and physical characteristics of alkali-activated mortars incorporated with recycled polyvinyl chloride and rubber aggregatesEslam El-Seidy, Matteo Sambucci, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Marco Valente, and Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarJournal of Building Engineering60, 105043ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
Effect of natural and calcined halloysite clay minerals as low-cost additives on the performance of 3D-printed alkali-activated materialsMehdi Chougan, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Behzad Nematollahi, Pawel Sikora, Tobias Dorn, Dietmar Stephan, Abdulrahman Albar, Mazen J Al-KheetanMaterials & Design223, 111183ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
Properties of lightweight pedestrian paving blocks incorporating wheat straw: Micro-to macro-scale investigationMazen J. Al-KheetanResults in Engineering16, 100758ElsevierClick HereJournal2022
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Refurbishment of Existing Building toward a Surplus Energy Building in JordanSaad S. Alrwashdeh, Handri Ammari, Yazeed S. Jweihan, Jenan Abu Qadourah, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, and Ala’a M. Al-FalahatThe Open Construction and Building Technology Journal16Bentham OpenClick HereJournal2022
Resistance of hydrophobic concrete with different moisture contents to advanced freeze–thaw cyclesMazen J. Al-Kheetan, Mu'ath Al-Tarawneh, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mehdi Chougan, Yazeed S. Jweihan, Mujib M. RahmanStructural Concrete22, E1050-E1061WileyClick HereJournal2021
Toward a better understanding of multifunctional cement-based materials: The impact of graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs)Francesca R Lamastra, Mehdi Chougan, Emanuele Marotta, Samuele Ciattini, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Stefano Caporali, Francesco Vivio, Giampiero Montesperelli, Ugo Ianniruberto, Mazen J Al-Kheetan, Alessandra BiancoCeramics International47(14), 20019-20031ElsevierClick HereJournal2021
Sustainable Valorisation of Silane-Treated Waste Glass Powder in Concrete PavementMazen J. Al-Kheetan, Juliana Byzyka, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarSustainability13(9)MDPIClick HereJournal2021
Microstructural, Mechanical and Physical Assessment of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Modified by Sodium Acetate under Various Curing ConditionsMazen J. Al-Kheetan, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Said Awad, Mehdi Chougan, Juliana Byzyka, and Mujib M. RahmanInfrastructures6(8), 113MDPIClick HereJournal2021
The effect of length and inclination of carbon fiber reinforced polymer laminates on shear capacity of near‐surface mounted retrofitted reinforced concrete beamsMohammad Al‐Zu'bi, Mizi Fan, Yousef Al Rjoub, Ahmed Ashteyat, Mazen J Al‐Kheetan, Lorna AnguilanoStructural Concrete22(6), 3677-3691WileyClick HereJournal2021
Extra-Low Dosage Graphene Oxide Cementitious Nanocomposites: A Nano- to Macroscale ApproachMehdi Chougan, Francesca Romana Lamastra, Eleonora Bolli, Daniela Caschera, Saulius Kaciulis, Claudia Mazzuca, Giampiero Montesperelli, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Alessandra BiancoNanomaterials11(12), 3278MDPIClick HereJournal2021
Development of low absorption and high-resistant sodium acetate concrete for severe environmental conditionsMazen J Al-Kheetan, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Omar Abo Madyan, Mujib M RahmanConstruction and Building Materials230, 117057ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
Moisture evaluation of concrete pavement treated with hydrophobic surface impregnantsMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainInternational Journal of Pavement Engineering21(14), 1746-54Taylor & FrancisClick HereJournal2020
Effective extrusion-based 3D printing system design for cementitious-based materialsAbdulrahman Albar, Mehdi Chougan, Mazen J Al-Kheetan, Mohammad Rafiq Swash, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarResults in Engineering6, 100135ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
Investigation of the interfacial bonding between flax/wool twine and various cementitious matrices in mortar compositesSeyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen Al-Kheetan, Perry Ewens, Tao Wang, Jiandong ZhuangConstruction and Building Materials239, 117833ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
Comprehensive Investigation of the Long-term Performance of Internally Integrated Concrete Pavement with Sodium AcetateMazen J. Al-Kheetan, Mujib M.Rahman, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mu’ath Al-Tarawneh, Yazeed S.JweihanResults in Engineering6, 100110ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
Advanced Freeze-Thaw Assessment of Internally Integrated Concrete with Sodium AcetateMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Seyed Hamidreza GhaffarInternational Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020)324-333Qatar UniversityClick HereConference2020
Wheat straw pre-treatments using eco-friendly strategies for enhancing the tensile properties of bio-based polylactic acid compositesMehdi Chougan, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-Kheetan, Mantas GeceviciusIndustrial Crops and Products155, 112836ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
High performance cementitious nanocomposites: The effectiveness of nano-Graphite (nG)Mehdi Chougan, Emanuele Marotta, Francesca R Lamastra, Francesco Vivio, Giampiero Montesperelli, Ugo Ianniruberto, Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Mazen J. Al-kheetan, Alessandra BiancoConstruction and Building Materials259, 119687ElsevierClick HereJournal2020
Fundamental interaction of hydrophobic materials in concrete with different moisture contents in saline environmentMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainConstruction and Building Materials207, 122-135ElsevierClick HereJournal2019
Optimum Mix Design for Internally Integrated Concrete with Crystallizing Protective MaterialMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainJournal of Materials in Civil Engineering31(7)American Society of Civil EngineersClick HereJournal2019
Performance Enhancement of Self-Compacting Concrete in Saline Environment by Hydrophobic Surface ProtectionMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Balakrishna N Muniswamappa, Denis A ChamberlainCanadian Journal of Civil Engineering46(8), 677-686NRC Research PressClick HereJournal2019
Integration of anhydrous sodium acetate (ASAc) into concrete pavement for protection against harmful impact of deicing saltMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M RahmanJOM The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials SocietySpringerClick HereJournal2019
Remediation and protection of masonry structures with crystallising moisture blocking treatmentMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainInternational Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation36(1), 77-92Emerald Publishing LimitedClick HereJournal2018
A novel approach of introducing crystalline protection material and curing agent in fresh concrete for enhancing hydrophobicityMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainConstruction and Building Materials160, 644-652ElsevierClick HereJournal2018
Development of hydrophobic concrete by adding dual‐crystalline admixture at mixing stageMazen J Al‐Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainStructural Concrete19(5), 1504-1511WileyClick HereJournal2018
The Influence of Near-Surface Moisture and Specimen Thickness on Concrete Protection TreatmentMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainTransportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting18-00918National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineClick HereConference2018
Influence of early water exposure on modified cementitious coatingMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainConstruction and Building Materials141, 64-71ElsevierClick HereJournal2017
Influence of crystalline admixture on fresh concrete to develop hydrophobicityMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainTransportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting17-02487National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineClick HereConference2017
Influence of Hydrophobic Admixture and Curing Agent on Water-Resistant ConcreteMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainTransportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting17-01913National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineClick HereConference2017
Comparative study of different hydrophobic materials in concrete pavement protectionMazen J Al-Kheetan, Mujib M Rahman, Denis A ChamberlainHydrophobe VIII conference- Water Repellent Treatment and Protective Surface Technology for Building Materials- Hong Kong, ChinaHydrophobe International Conference Series on Water Repellent Treatment and Protective Surface Technology for Building MaterialsClick HereConference2017
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