8.2.1. Papers in Refereed Journals:
(1) Soorkty A.; Elarabi H., “Improving of Micropiles Capacities Casting with Pressure and considering big interval of time” Accepted to be published in the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE GSP, USA
(2) Elarabi, H.; Abbas A., “Micropiles for Structural Support”, International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, issue 3(12): December, 2014. Scientific Journal Impact Factor: 3.449 India
(3) Elarabi, H.; Soorkty A., “Construction of Micropiles using Pressure Techniques “, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Volume 8, No.1 (Serial No. 74) ISSN 1934-7359, USA, Jan. 2014.
(4) *Elarabi, H.; Abbas A., “Capacities of Micropiles cast in with Pressures”, The Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 19, Bund. X, 2014. USA
(5) Elarabi, H.; Abbas A., “The relation of Micropile Diameters in case of Pressure casting and non-Pressure casting “,MAGNT Research Report (ISSN. 1444-8939), Vol.2 (2), Australia
(6) *Elsharief, Ahmed M.; Zein, Abdel Kareem M.; Elarabi, Hussein & Abulgasim, R., “Design Practice of Bored Piles in Nubian Formation”, Sudanese Engineering Society Journal, Vol. 62, No. 2, September 2014.
(7) Omer, O. G., Alarabi, E. A. E., and Elsharief, A. M “ Effect of Soil Stiffness on the Design Parameters of Stiffened Raft Foundation on a Highly Expansive Soil”, University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UofKEJ), Vol. 4, No. 1, 2014.
(8) *Elarabi, H., “Evaluation of Residential Area Rehabilitation in Khartoum State”, Characterization, Modeling, and Evaluation of Geotechnical Engineering Systems, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE : pp. 92-101. doi: 10.1061/9780784478486.012 USA
(9) *Elarabi, H., and Alhadi Alshareef, M., “Numerical Analysis of Failure Mode of Micropile in Cohesive Soil“,BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 17, December 2014.
(10) Elarabi, H., and Alhadi Alshareef, M. “Estimation of micropile capacity grouted under pressure“,American Journal of Engineering, Technology and Society, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2014, pp. 11-14, Published online June 10, 2014, (http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/ajets) USA
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(11) *Elarabi, H. and Elkhawad, T., “Preliminary Evaluation of some Engineering Properties of Laterite as Foundation and Construction Materials-Muglad Basin-Sudan”, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B 2 (2013) 689-693 Formerly part of Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, ISSN 1934-893 USA
(12) *Elarabi, H. and Elkhawad, T., “Evaluation of Subsoil Corrosivity Condition around Baracaia Area using the Electrical Resistivity Method, A Case Study from the Muglad Basin, Southwestern Sudan”, Journal of Earth Science and Engineering 4, 2014. USA
(13) *Elarabi, H., Taha, N. F. , “Developing of prediction models for soil profile and its parameters using Artificial Neural Networks”, Science Research Journal, 2(3): 43-48 Published online June 20, 2014 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/sr) doi: 10.11648/j.sr.20140203.13 USA
(14) Elarabi, H., Taha, N. F. , “Comparison of different methods of application of neural network on soil profile of Khartoum state”, International Journal of Science, Technology and Society, 2014; 2(3): 59-62, Published online May 30, 2014 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ijsts) doi: 10.11648/j.ijsts.20140203.15 USA
(15) Elarabi, H., Taha, N. F. “Effect of different factors of neural network on soil profile of Khartoum state”, American Journal of Earth Sciences, 2014; 1(3): 62-66,Published online May 30, 2014(http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/ajes) USA
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(16) *Elarabi, H., Abdelgalil, S., “Comparison of two different application of neural network on Sudan soil profile”, Science Innovation. Special Issue: Innovation Sciences–Managing Technology in Society. Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014, pp. 1-4. (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/si) doi: 10.11648/j.si.s.20140201.11 USA
(17) Elarabi, H., and Abdelgalil, S., “Application of artificial neural network for prediction of Sudan soil profile”, American Journal of Engineering, Technology and Society, 2014; 1(2): 7-10, Published online May 30, 2014 (http://www.openscienceonline.com/journal/ajets) USA
(18) Elarabi, H., Abdelgalil, S., “Predictions of Soil Profile of Different Zones of Sudan using Artificial Neural Network”, The Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 19, Bund. N, 2014. USA
(19) *Elarabi, H., “Unified Finite Element Model for Swelling and Shrinkage Behaviour of Expansive Soils”, Int. J. of GEOMATE, Sept, 2014, Vol.7, No.1 (Sl. No. 13), pp. 945-949, Geotec., Const. Mat. and Env., ISSN:2186-2982(P), 2186-2990(O), Japan
ISSN:2186-2982(P), 2186-2990(O), Japan
(20) Elarabi, H., and Taha, M. “The International Seminar on Construction on Weak Rocks”, Report to the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ISSMGE Bulletin: Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2013 Page 31- 35 USA
(21) Elarabi, H., Taha M., and Elkhawad, T., “Geotechnical properties of lateritic soils from Muglad basin located in the south – western part of Sudan”, Sudanese Engineering Society Journal, Vol. 59, No. 1, March. 2013.
(22) Elarabi, H., “Report on the International Seminar on Construction on Weak Rocks”, Sudanese Engineering Society Journal, Vol. 59, No. 1, March. 2013.
(23) *Elarabi, H., Taha M., Elkhawad, T., “Some Geological and Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soils from Muglad Basin located in the South – western Part of Sudan”, Research Journal of Environmental Earth Sciences, Maxwell Science Publication, Vol. 5, No. 6, June 2013. UK, USA
(24) *Elarabi, H. and Jabir, M. Ali, ” Experimental Evaluation of Soil Resistivity in lateritic Soil of Western Sudan ”, OJAS Journal of Applied Science, Volume 6, Issue 1 March 2013. Turkey
(25) Elarabi, H. and Jabir, M. Ali, “Electrical Resistivity investigation of the Lateritic Soil in Block 17, Oil Concession Area, South Kurdofan State, Sudan” , BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 13, December 2012.
(26) *Alia Osman Mohamed Ahmed, ElHussein Alarabi, “Erratum for “Development Formulation for Structural Design of Concrete Box Culverts”, Practice Periodical On Structural Design and Construction © ASCE, November 2011 USA
(27) *Alia Osman Mohamed Ahmed, ElHussein Alarabi, “Development Formulation for Structural Design of Concrete Box Culverts”, Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Americal Society of Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 16, No. 2, May 2011, pp. 48-55, USA
(28) Elarabi, H and Elfaki, A., “Correlation between Laboratory and Field Permeability Test of Soils in Khartoum New International Airport Area”, Technical Notes, BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 11, Dec. 2011.
(29) *Abdel Wahid Hago, ElHussein A.E. Elarabi, Ali Zarroug and Muddathir Sulieman, “Direct Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams under Combined Bending, Shear and Torsion”, Sudanese Engineering Society Journal, Vol. 52, No. 45, Jan. 2006
(30) *Elarabi, H., “Factors Influencing Swelling Behaviour of Expansive Soil”, BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 6, December 2004.
(31) Elarabi, H., “Moisture Distribution in Expansive Clay Layers and its Effect”, BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 5, August 2003.
(32) *Elarabi, H., “Numerical Computation of Tunnels erected in Expansive Soils” BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 5, August 2003.
(33) Elarabi, H., “Visco-plastic Model for the Behaviour of Expansive Soils”, BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 4, March 2002.
(34) *Elarabi, H., “Viscoplastic finite element model for expansive soils”, The Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 6, 2001. USA
(35) Elarabi, H. “Application of the direct Design method on Reinforced Concrete Beams subjected to Combined torsion, Bending and Shear”, BRR Journal, BRRI, U. of K., Vol. 2, August 1999.
(36) *El Hussein, E.A., “Finite Element and Direct Design Method in Combined Torsion, Bending and Shear of Reinforced Concrete”, in M. Papadrakakis, B.H.V. Topping, (Editors), “Computational Structural Engineering for Practice”, Civil-Comp Press, Edirinburgh, UK, pp 165-171, 1994, doi:104203/ccp.28.6.1 (Part of a Book) UK
8.2.1. Papers in International Conferences Proceedings:
(1) Atta Elmanan, A. M.; Elarabi, H., “Analytical And Numerical Analysis For Tunnel Heading Stability” The Seventh Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Conference, Feb 2016, Khartoum, Sudan
(2) Atta Elmanan, A. M.; Elarabi, H. “Analysis Of Surface Settlement Due To Tunnelling In Soft Ground By Using Empirical And Numerical Methods”, The Fourth African Young Geotechnical Engineer’s Conference (4AyGEC’15), November 12-13, 2015 Casablanca, Morocco.
(3) Elkhawad, T.; Elarabi, H.; Bashier S. “Basic engineering properties of laterites in Muglad basin, Western Kordofan, Sudan”, 16th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Hammamet, Tunis, 27-30 April 2015.
(4) Mustafa, A. M., Elarabi, H., “Verification of Numerical and Analytical methods of Analysis of Tunnel”, 8th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (Delft, 18-20 June 2014). Holland
(5) Elarabi, H., and Mustafa A., “Comparison of Numerical and Analytical Methods of Analysis of Tunnels”, Eighth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, IS
(6) Elarabi, H., “Evaluation of Residential Area Rehabilitation in Khartoum State”, Geohubei International Conference, Hubei, China, July 20-22, 2014.
(7) Omer, O. G. and Esharief, A. M., Alarabi, E. A. E. (2013). ”Parametric Evaluation of Stiffened Raft Foundation on Highly Expansive Soil,” (Soil-Structure Interaction), Proceeding International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering from Case History to Practice, Istanbul, Turkey 17th – 19th, June, 2013.
(8) Ahmed M. Elsharief; Abdel Kareem M. Zein; Hussein Elarabi & Rasha Abulgasim, “Design Practice of Bored Piles in Nubian Formation”, International Seminar on Construction on Weak Rocks, ISSMGE-SSSMGE, Khartoum, Sudan, June 29-30, 2013
(9) خالد مصطفى محمد علي، الحسين العربى ” تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في الهندسة الجيوتقنية”، المؤتمر الأول لهندسة الأنشآت، آفاق الهندسة الإنشائية و صناعة التشييد فى الوطن العربى، عمان ، المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، يونيو 2013 Jordan
(10) Taha M., Elarabi, H.,”Verification of Simplified Approach with Numerical Approach in Analysing Piled – Raft Foundations”, Fifth International Young Geotechnical Engineering Conference – 5iYGEC’13, Paris, September 2013
(11) Elarabi, H. and Elyas, N. F., “ Comparison of different methods of application of neural network on soil profile of Khartoum state”, The Third African Young Geotechnical Engineering Conference, (3AyGEC’12), November 12-14, 2012 Cairo, Egypt
(12) Mahmoud, A. M, Elarabi, H. “MODELLING OF PILED RAFT FOUNDATION ON SOFT CLAY”, the Annual Conference of Basic and Engineering Post Graduate Studies, University of Khartoum, Feb 2012
(13) Elarabi, H. and Mohamed M., “The Potential of Using Artificial Neural Networks for Prediction of Blue Nile Soil Profile in Khartoum State”, Proceedings of the 15th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Maputo, Mozambique, 2011
(14) Elarabi, H. ” Prediction of the Expansive Soil Behavior”, 2nd international conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Tunis, October 2010.
(15) Elarabi, H., “Damage Mechanism of Expansive Soils”, 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Hammamet, Tunis, 25-27 October, 2010.
(16) Elarabi, H., Mohammed, M. “Prediction of Blue Nile Profile Using Artificial Intelligence Technique”, Conference of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, University of Khartoum, Feb. 2010.
(17) Elarabi, H., “Damage Mechanism of Expansive Soils”, Conference of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, University of Khartoum, Feb. 2010. Same paper as above.
(18) Elarabi, H., “Numerical Analysis of Earth Channel Constructed in Expansive Soil”, Hydro Eco 2009, 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Hydrology and Ecology, Vienna, Austria, April 2009.
(19) Elarabi,H.& Ali, K., “Soil Classification Modeling using Artificial Neural Network”, the International Conference on Intelligent Systems ( ICIS2009), Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec 2008.
(20) Elarabi, H. & Mohammed, K. “Prediction of Soil Paramters using Artificial Neural Netwrok”, The Digital Soil Mapping Conference, USA, 2008.
(21) Elarabi, H. “Design and Analysis of Structures in and on Expansive soils”, EUROSOIL 2008 Conference, Vienna, Austria, August 2008.
(22) Elarabi,H ; Silk, A ” Application of Direct Design Method to Beam Under Combined Loads (Torsion, Bending and Shear)”, the 33rd Conference on our World in Concrete and Structure, Singapore, August 2008.
(23) Elarabi, H.; Abbas, Y. “Soil Profile Prediction in Khartoum Using Artificial Neural Networks”, 4th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics an Geotechnical Nov. 2007
(24) Elarabi, H. “Evaluation of the predicted equations for swelling potential”, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Osaka, Japan,Sept. 2005.
(25) Elarabi, H., “Constitutive Laws for Expansive Soils” 21st Southeastern Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Conference, University of Central Florida May 19-21, 2002. USA
(26) Elarabi, H. (2002) Viscoplastic finite element model for expansive soils, Unsaturated Soils. Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. on Unsaturated Soils (UNSAT 2002), Recife, Brazil (ed. JucJ, J.F.T., de Campos, T.M.P. and Marinho, F.A.M.), Lisse: Swets & Zeitlinger, Vol. 1, pp. 195-202, 2002.
(27) Elarabi, H. Finite Element and Direct Design method in Combined Torsion, bending and shear of Reinforced Concrete, Proceedings of 2nd Computational Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 1.6, Athens, Greece, august 1994.
(28) Osman, M.A., El sharief A.M., El Hussein, E.A. “Effect of Water Seepage on Buildings Constructed on Expansive Soils”, proceedings of the CIB Conference, 1989, France.
8.2.1. Provisional and Scientific Contributions to Strategic Projects:
(1) Elarabi, H, (2013) , “TRAM Khartoum- Omdurman- Bahri Project“ The scope of services for this study was to reveal and conduct a strength characterization for the soils upon which for the proposed TRAM Khartoum Project route will cross over. The project is intended to connect Omdurman, Khartoum and Bahri all together. The field work consisted initially of drilling seventy 70 boreholes along with conducting thirty one DPL testing points. The location for the aforementioned testing points was carefully chosen and refined to cover the whole TRAM route.
The drilling works included performing the following in – situ activities:
Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Sampling, Geological descriptions
The investigation also included conducting thirty one (31) dynamic penetration testing points along the TRAM route as follows:
15 DPL testing points in Omdurman
8 DPL testing points in Khartoum
8 DPL testing points in Bahri
Numerous soil material samples have been collected from boreholes and test pits according to the required specifications and under the supervision of the senior geological engineer on site. Such samples were intended to be used later for running certain specified number of laboratory testing.
The report presents the results of the field and laboratory testing programs and outlines a general discussion of the site investigation results. 2013.
(2) Elarabi, H., (January – 2012), “Geotechnical investigation For South Annajma – keyi in Block – 17” owned by Star Oil Operating Company limited StarOil Operating Company Limited (StarOil) is engaged in the production, the transportation and export of crude oil in the Republic of Sudan for and on behalf of the StarOil’s shareholders. As a first step StarOils need the work of Provision of Topographical & Geotechnical Survey to be executed for Block 17. The site is located in Southern Kurdufan State in Sudan. The site will house light buildings, pumps and pipeline routes and most likely storage tanks. The scope of services for this study was to conduct a field investigation work to the proposed Block 17 Project. The field investigation activities carried out involved excavation of a limited number of boreholes and test pits in soil at the location specified and agreed by the client as well a performing Dynamic Cone Penetration Tests.
The drilling works included performing the following insitu activities:
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Sampling
Geological descriptions
The investigation was also comprised of the excavation of 7 test pits along the alignment of the pipeline. Dynamic cone Penetration tests were performed at many locations.
Numerous soil material samples have been collected from boreholes and test pits according to the required specifications and under the supervision of the senior geological engineer on site. Such samples were intended to be used later for running certain specified number of laboratory testing. The study area is located in the southern Kordufan state as part of Muglad basin between latitudes (N1253000, N1275000) and longitudes (E632000, E640000), with a total area of about 176 square kilometres”.
The personnel participated in accomplishment of the field activities from DTC were:
Five Staff Members of DTC.
Dr. Hussein Elarabi – Project Manager and Director of the DTC
Eng Mohammed Abdel Bagi – Deputy Project Manager
Eng Tarig ElKhawad – Chief Engineering Geologist
Eng. Mohammed Ali – Project Manager Assistant for lab. Testing
Mr. Musa Hassan Ahmed – Project Manager Assistant for equipments
One Geologist, two Engineers, two Technical Engineers, two Assistant Engineers, one Foreman, four Skilled Labours, two labours.
The field works consisted of the following:
A report consists of 2 volumes was submitted in March to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results.
(3) Elarabi, H., (January – 2012), “Geotechnical investigation For Fulla and Balela CPF in Block – 17 for RAM Energy Company”, ( January – 2012), owned by Star Oil Operating Company limited”
StarOil Petroleum Operating Company Limited (StarOil) entrusted RAM ENERGY Company Limited with the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for Facilities Package of Block 17. Dreams Tower for Engineering Company (DTC) has been contracted by RAM to undertake a Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed OBC and Route Pipeline located at block 17, between Fula and Baleala Central Processing Facility (CPF). The scope of services for this study was to conduct a field investigation work to the proposed OBC and Route Pipeline located at block 17. The field investigation activities carried out involved excavation of a limited number of boreholes and test pits in soil at the location specified and agreed by the client as well as performing Dynamic Cone Penetration soundings with a German DPM Machine.
Dr. Hussein Elarabi – Project Manager and Director of the DTC
The field works consisted of the following:
A report consists of 2 volumes was submitted in March to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results.
(4) Elarabi, H., (January – 2012), “Geotechnical investigation For Fulla and Balela CPF in Block – 17 for Petroneeds Services International Co.” owned by StarOil Operating Company limited
StarOil Petroleum Operating Company Limited (StarOil) entrusted Petroneeds Services International Co. (PSI) with the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for Facilities Package of Block 17.
Sudan Engineering & Direct Information Centre (SEDIC) and Dreams Tower for Engineering Company (DTC) has been contracted by PSI to undertake a Topographical & Geotechnical Survey Works for Block 17.
In this report the Geotechnical Investigation carried by Dreams Tower for Engineering Company (DTC) for the Proposed Route Pipeline and Facility area at Block 17 between Fula and Balela and Crude Production Facility is presented.
The scope of services for this study was to conduct a field investigation work to the proposed CPF and Pipeline Route located at block 17. The field investigation activities carried out involved excavation of a limited number of boreholes and test pits in soil at the location specified and agreed by the client as well as performing Dynamic Cone Penetration soundings with a German DPM Machine.
The investigation was also comprised of performing DPM soundings along the alignment of the pipeline, at the OBC and Storage Tank.
Numerous soil material samples have been collected from boreholes according to the required specifications and under the supervision of the senior geological engineer on site. Such samples were intended to be used later for running certain specified number of laboratory testing.
A report consists of 2 volumes was submitted in March to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results.
(5) Elarabi, H., (Dec. 2010 –Feb 2011), “Analysis Assessment and Recommendation of Dohat Elnil”
The site is located in Khartoum, Burri neighbouring the Telecommunication Tower. The project is in brief, a complex having variety of buildings boasting of different functions comprising a fabulous mix-use. It is of three zones:
Zone-1, Residential (29 Towers—-14storeys)
Zone- 2 3Offices & Mall- 14storeys
Zone- 3 5 Star Hotel- 14storeys.
Seismicity of the area will be highlighted and soil liquefaction, in case, will be examined. Comprehensive report qualifying the designer to do the super-structure & soil interaction & modelling will be developed.
(6) Elarabi, H., (May 2010 – Sept 2010), “The proposed Housing Units at Roseiris Dam Heightening”
The project consists of 12 towns suggested to be constructed for resetlement of the citizens who would be affected by the heightening of the Dam. Atotal of 96 boreholes were realized in this investigation. The report summarizes the results of the field and laboratory investigations performed for the proposed Housing Units. The analysis, recommendation and treatments for the proposed structures in site is also discussed and outlined.
(7) Elarabi, H., Zain, A., M., Elsharief, A., M., Musa, U., T., Daood, O., M., Elfadil, M., E., Elmubark, E., Alemam, E., A., (Sept 2008 – Sept 2009) “Study of the Foundation Problems at Adar Field Processing Facilities, Melut Basin Oil Development”,
The main features of the FPF are huge cabling and piping network roaming around the processing, metering, tanks farm and export pumps via pipe tracks/racks. The site of the FPF is located in a potentially expansive soil zone of the Southern Central Clay Plains of Sudan. The site is characterized by relatively short dry season and longer wet rainy season. This report contains full details of the proposed remedial measures for the foundations problems of the Field Processing Facilities (F P F) at ADAR. The concept of the remedial measures is explained and presented first, then based on this concept all possible remedial options are then presented along with restrictions and limitations of application of each option. All required technical specifications of each option are described in details.
(8) Elarabi, H., (Nov. 2006 – April 2007) “Arakiyai-Port Sudan and Port Sudan-Sawakin Transmission lines, National Electricity Corporation (Sudan)” ,
The proposed Transmission lines deliver electricity from the new proposed Red Sea Coal Fired Power Plant north Port Sudan to towns Port Sudan and Sawakin. They consist of two parts: Arakiyai-Port Sudan Transmission line and Port Sudan-Sawakin Transmission line. Ten angles tower will be constructed in the first transmission line and five for the second one. The first line extends over about 70km while the second extends over 50km.
(9) Elarabi, H., ( June 2006), “Low –Cost, Water Resistant and Healthy Housing in Wau Nour and Kadugli Neighbourhoods In Kassala Town”
A comprehensive study was carried on different models of low coat housing. Foundation recommendations, recommendation for load bearing and roofs were discusted. An ideal healthy house for the considered area is presented. This work is done as a team work and funded by Practical Action Organization.
(10) Elarabi, H., Report (in Arabic) about the damages of the Prefabricated buildings in Red Sea State and recommendations needed for Rectification (June 2006 – September 2006)
تقرير عن المبانى الجاهزة بولاية البحر الأحمر يونيو 2006 – سمبتمبر 2006
نسبة لظروف و طبيعة المنطقة بولاية البحر الأحمر من ناحية إجتماعية و تنموية إقتضت الضرورة والتنفيذ للمشاريع المقترحة اللجوء لخيار المبانى الجاهزة لتلبية الحاجة الماسة لتوطين و إسكان مواطنى الولاية فى القرى و الأرياف. و لما كانت التجربة جديدة نوعياً و كبيرة من حيث الحجم و متطلبات سرعة التنفيذ فشىء طبيعى أن تحتاج إلى بعض المعالجات فى مناطق القصور فى التصميم و التنفيذ. كلفنا من قبل مجموعة الوكيل و شركة زادنا بدراسة الوضع الراهن للمبانى المشيدة من بعض المقاولين تحت إشراف ولاية البحر الأحمر و أيضاً التى قيد التشييد و ذلك بعد سقوط منزلين من المنازل الجاهزة بمنطقة صمد.
(11) Elarabi, H., (August 2004 – February 2005) “Geotechnical investigation report for Merrowe Irrigation Project”
A report consists of 13 volumes was submitted in February to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results.
(12) Elarabi, H., “Geotechnical investigation of Petrodar Pipeline”, (Jan. 2004 – April 2004 )
BRRI is requested by PECS to carry out geotechnical investigation for the pipeline route. The route of Petrodar proposed pipeline length is approx. 1370 km. It extends from Adarail through Khartoum and Atbara to Port Sudan crossing two rivers, the Blue Nile and Atbara River. A total of 150 boreholes were drilled along the proposed pipeline route. Normal drilling was used.
A reporting two volumes presents the results of field and laboratory testing programs and the analysis of the results was submitted at the end of March 2004.
(13) Elarabi, H., “Geotechnical survey of Merowe Irrigation Project”, (December 2003 – March 2004)
A report of 200 pages was submitted in March to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results. The fieldwork was conducted during January 2004. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in March 2004.
(14) Elarabi, H., “National Load Dispatch Centre (LCD) at Kilo X Khartoum – Piling Work”, (November 2003)
The terms of reference are to check the the pile bearing capacity suggested for National Load Dispatch Centre (LCD) at Kilo X Khartoum. Various mehods of calculation were used to determine the allowable bearing capacity. The type of supported structure and the nature of loading transfer to the foundation (dynamic, static) were considered for the deduction of bearing capacity of piles. This work was started and finished during November 2003
(15) Elarabi, H., “Slab Construction on selected Fill – Borg ElFatih Complex”, (November 2003)
The terms of reference are to investigate the method of slab construction on selected fill in the exhibition space area. According to the specification the contractor shall excavate and remove the original soil down to a depth of 900mm replace by suitable compacted fill on which the floor slabs must be conducted.
(16) Elarabi, H., “Geotechnical Investigation for Wheata Grain Silos , Port Sudan”, (August 2003 – October 2003)
This project concerned with undertaking geotechnical investigation program for the proposed silos in Port Sudan City. These silos owned to Wheata Grain Silos Co. The proposed structures consist of 16 Silos arranged in 3 rows. A Head house is located in the middle of the east side. The proposed area is 90m by 100m. A report which presents the results of the field and laboratory testing as well as the analysis and recommendation for the foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site was submitted to the client.
(17) Elarabi, H., Zain, A. M., “Evaluation of Completed Foundations of Qatar State Embassy in Khartoum”, (June 2003)
The buildings of Qatar State Embassy in Sudan are planned to be constructed in Al Manshia district in eastern Khartoum city adjacent to the Chinese Embassy. The proposed buildings include the Embassy main building, the Ambassador’s residence, administrative and service buildings, a swimming pool and a ground storage tank distributed on an overall area exceeding 1300m2. The main buildings are two storey and thus the expected loads imposed on the foundation soils are expected to be light to probably medium. A comprehensive report discussing the above points is prepared and submitted to URBAN Development Co. .
(18) Ismail, H., A, E, Elarabi, H., “Geotechnical Investigation for Atbara Bridge Foundation” (December 1999- April 2000)
The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI), University of Khartoum, was requested by the Khartoum Construction Company to undertake a geotechnical investigation for the proposed new bridge across Atbara River. The investigation is aimed to perform site investigation, laboratory testing, and recommend appropriate pile depths and end bearing capacities. The proposed new Atbara Bridge is about 3 Km upstream of the old bridge and is designed to accommodate a two-lane highway. The total width of the bridge is 17.90 meters comprising a 12.4m wide highway and 5.5m wide railway deck. The total bridge length is 440 meters. This consultation work is done jointly with Prof. Hamid A. E.
(19) Fadul, A. I, Abdel Rahman, O., Tibin., Y, .Elarabi, H., “Rehabilitation Works in Sudan Cotton Company Stores Phase I”, (April 1998)
This work consists of carrying further survey and detailed visual inspection on all of the structural components. This entailed identifying the causes of damage noticed in floors of stores and assessing the extent of determination of reinforced concrete in the columns and foundations of stores. A survey work to evaluate the rainwater drainages system is carried during this work. A proposal of the necessary remedial measures for the above mentioned problems is carried.
8.2.1. Books:
(1) Elarabi, H. “Introduction to Computer” (in Arabic)
.2001 ،كتاب باللغة العربية. ،مقدمة فى الكمبيوتر ، حسين العربى
(2) Elhussein Ahmed Elhussein Elarabi, “Numerical Analysis of the Swelling Soil Effects on Structures”, Book, Publisher: Institut für Statik
ISBN 3-926031-86-7, 9783926031860, Institute of Structure, TU Braunschweig, Germany, 1997. Length 181 pages
(3) Paper Part of A book:
E..A. El Hussein, “Finite Element and Direct Design Method in Combined Torsion, Bending and Shear of Reinforced Concrete”, in Book: COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FOR PRACTICE, by M. Papadrakakis and B.H.V. Topping, Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 165-171, 1994. Doi:10.4203/ccp.28.6.1
(4) Paper Part of A book:
Elarabi, H., “Evaluation of Residential Area Rehabilitation in Khartoum State”, Characterization, Modeling, and Evaluation of Geotechnical Engineering Systems, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE, edited by Louis Ge, James C. Ni, Antonio Gomes Correia, and Mingzhou Bai
Published by the American Society of Civil Engineers pp. 92-101. doi: 10.1061/9780784478486.012
8.2.1. Theses:
(1) Elarabi, H. Numerische Berechnung der Auswirkungen quellenden Bodens auf Bauwerke, Ph.D. Thesis, Institut fuer Statik, TU Braunschweig, Germany, Feb. 1997.
(2) Elarabi, H. Finite Element and Direct Design Method in Combined torsion, Bending and Shear of Reinforced Concrete, M.Sc. Thesis, Graduate Colledge, University of Khartoum, pp.202, Jan. 1990.
