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Dr Mofreh Saleh

Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Fields of Research

  • Asphaltic concrete materials
  • Finite elements modelling for pavement materials
  • Pavement design
  • Pavement management systems

Researcher Summary

Research interests include:
-Advanced dynamic material characterization
-Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation
-Pavement modelling by finite elements method
-Vehicle-Pavement Interaction modelling
-Laboratory Testing of Soils and Bituminous materials

Subject Area: Disciplines


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Affiliations


Publications


  • Ebrahimi, M. I., Saleh, M. F. and Gonzalez, M. M. (2013) The Interrelationship between Indirect Resilient Modulus and Dynamic Modulus for Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt. Taipei, Taiwan: International Conference on Asphalt Pavement and Airfield Technology, 14-18 July. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Ebrahimi, M., Saleh, M. and Gonzalez, M. (2013) The Interrelationship between Indirect Resilient Modulus and Dynamic Modulus for Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology In Press(in Press) (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M. (2012) Calibration and validation of the shell fatigue model using AC10 and AC14 dense graded hot mix asphalt fatigue laboratory data. Engineering Journal 16(5): 127-135. http://dx.doi.org/10.4186/ej.2012.16.5. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M. (2012) Effect of aggregate gradation and percentage of air voids on the fatigue behaviour of hot mix asphalts. Road & Transport Research 21(3): 53-63. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M., Hoara, K. and Stubbs, A. (2012) Effect of high voids content in the hot mix asphalt on the fatigue behaviour. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th International conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements and Technological Control, 28-30 Aug 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M., Yeow, T., Macrae, G. and Scott, A. (2012) Effect of steel fibre content on the fatigue behaviour of steel fibre reinforced concrete. Delft, The Netherlands: 7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, 20-22 Jun 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M. (2012) Fatigue behaviour modelling in the mechanistic empirical pavement design. Delft, The Netherlands: 7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, 20-22 Jun 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Stubbs, A. and Saleh, M.I. (2012) Incremental fatigue damage: Accounting for seasonal variation effects. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th International conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements and Technological Control (MAIREPAV 7), 28-30 Aug 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M. (2012) Stratified composite hot mix asphalts as a potential long lasting technique for thin surfacing. Auckland, New Zealand: Data Analysis Working Group Committee Forum (DAWG), 29 Aug 2012. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)
  • Saleh, M. and Cullum, M. (2012) Utilisation of artificial neural networks in analysing rigid pavements response under axle loads. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th International conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements and Technological Control (MAIREPAV 7), 28-30 Aug 2012. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M. (2011) Developing a resilient modulus master curve for New Zealand asphalt. Bangkok, Thailand: Intern7th International Conference on Road and Airfield Technology (ICPT) 2011, 3-5 Aug 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2011) Implications of Using Calibrated and Validated Performance Transfer Functions in the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Procedur. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 4(2): 111-117. http://www.ijprt.org.tw/files/sample/V4N2_111-117.pdf. (Journal Article)
  • Stubbs, A., Saleh, M., Kuhn, K., Hutchison, D. and Hall, S. (2011) Investigating Factors Affecting Hot Mix Asphalt Fatigue Behaviour Using Factorial Analysis. Thessaloniki, Greece: 5th International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements (ICONFBMP), 1-3 Jun 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M. (2011) Laboratory calibration and validation of shell performance transfer functions in the austoads pavement design procedure. Bangkok, Thailand: 7th International Conference on Road and Airfield Technology (ICPT) 2011, 3-5 Aug 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Khanlou, A., Holden, M., Yeow, T., Scott A., Saleh., M., MacRae G., Hicks, S. and Clifton, G.C. (2011) Performance of Concrete Slabs with Different Reinforcing. Auckland, New Zealand: 9th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 14-16 Apr 2011. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society Paper 72. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2011/072.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M. (2011) Thermal susceptibility and low temperature cracking potential of different sources of asphalt binders. Bangkok, Thailand: 7th International Conference on Road and Airfield Technology (ICPT) 2011, 3-5 Aug 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Stubbs, A., Saleh, M. and Jeffery, H. (2010) An Investigation into the Validation of the Shell Fatigue Transfer Function. Christchurch, New Zealand: IPENZ Transportation Group Conference 2010, 14-17 Mar 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Stubbs, A., Saleh, M. and Jeffery-Wright, H. (2010) An Investigation Of Viscoelastic And Fatigue Behaviour of Hot Mix Asphalt. Melbourne, Australia: 24th ARRB Conference 2010, 13-15 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M. (2010) Comparison between Fatigue Performance of Foam Stabilized, Dense and Open Graded Asphalt Mixes. Nagoya, Japan: 11th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements (ISAP NAGOYA), 1-6 Aug 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2010) Methodology for the calibration and validation of the Shell fatigue performance function using experimental aboratory data. Road and Transport Research Journal 19(4): 19-28. (Journal Article)
  • Sugioka, K., MacRae, G., Saleh, M. and Beamish, M. (2009) Experimental Investigation of Stress Reduction for Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th Austroads Bridge Conference, 26-29 May 2009. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Sugioka, K., MacRae, G., Saleh, M. and Beamish, M. (2009) Experimental Investigation of Stress Reduction for Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th Austroads Bridge Conference, 26-29 May 2009. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Saleh, M., Dixit, V. and Radwan, E. (2009) Validation of the Austroads quasi nonlinear sublayering approach for the design of flexible pavements. Road & Transport Research 18(2): 27-38. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M., Radwan, E. and Dixit, V. (2008) Comparison between the Simplified Austroads Sublayering Approach and the Exact Nonlinear Solutions for the Unbound Flexible Pavements. Sapporo, Japan: 6th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology, 20-23 Jul 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/2119. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M. (2008) Hot Mix Asphalt Stiffness Moduli: Laboratory versus Field. Sapporo, Japan: 6th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology, 20-23 Jul 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/2118. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Sugioka, K., MacRae, G.A., Saleh, M. and Beamish, M. (2008) Life Time Evaluation of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks. Sacramento, CA, USA: 2008 International Orthotropic Bridge Conference, 25-30 Aug 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2007) Effect of rheology on the bitumen foamability and mechanical properties of foam bitumen stabilised mixes. International Journal of Pavement Engineering 8(2): 99-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10298430601149650. (Journal Article)
  • Gonzalez, A., Saleh, M. and Ali, A. (2007) Evaluating Nonlinear Elastic Models for Unbound Granular Materials in Accelerated Testing Facility. Transportation Research Record 1990: 141-149. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1990-16. (Journal Article)
  • Gonzalez, A., Saleh, M. and Ali, A. (2007) Evaluating Nonlinear Elastic Models for Unbound Granular Materials in an Accelerated Testing Facility. Washington, DC, USA: Transportation Research Board (TRB) 86th Annual Meeting, 21-24 Jan 2007. In TRB 86th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers CD-ROM (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Gonzales, A., Saleh, M., Ali, A. and Gribble, M. (2007) Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling of Unbound Granular Materials. Athens, Greece: International Conference of Advanced Characterisation of Pavement and Soil Engineering Materials, 20-22 Jun 2007. In Proceedings International Conference of Advanced Characterisation of Pavement and Soil Engineering Materials (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Building Numerical and Experimental Factorial Analysis of Pavements' Edge Failure. Muscat, Oman: Third Gulf Conference on Roads (TGCR06), 6-8 Mar 2006. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Characterisation of Foam Bitumen Quality and the Mechanical Properties of Foam Stabilised Mixes. Quebec City, Canada: 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements (ICAP 2006), 12-17 Aug 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/463. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Effect of Aggregate Gradation, Mineral Fillers, Bitumen Grade, and Source on Mechanical Properties of Foamed Bitumen-Stabilised Mixes. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1952: 90-100. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Effect of Aggregate Gradation, Type of Mineral Fillers, Bitumen Grade and Source on the Mechanical Properties of Foamed Bitumen Stabilized Mixes. Washington, DC, USA: Transportation Research Board 85th Annual Meeting, 22-26 Jan 2006. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Ji, S. (2006) Experimental Analysis of Factors Affecting Resilient Modulus of the Hot Mix Asphalt. Canberra, Australia: 22nd ARRB Conference, 29 Oct-2 Nov 2006. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Experimental Investigation of Bitumen Physical Properties on Foamability and Mechanical Properties of Foam Bitumen Stabilized Mixes. Muscat, Oman: Third Gulf Conference on Roads (TGCR06), 6-8 Mar 2006. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M. and Ji, S.J. (2006) Factors Affecting Resilient Modulus. Quebec City, Canada: 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements (ICAP 2006), 12-17 Aug 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/442. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2006) Investigation of Flexible Pavements' Edge Failure Distress. Quebec City, Canada: 10th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements (ICAP 2006), 12-17 Aug 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/465. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Patrick, J. (2006) Investigation of the effect of shoulder properties, axle load, and tyre pressure on edge failure of thin surfaced granular pavements. Journal of Road & Transport Research 15(3): 19-35. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M. (2004) Detailed experimental investigation for foamed bitumen stabilization. Transfund New Zealand. 68. (Report for External Body)
  • Sudhana, P. and Saleh, M. (2004) Effect of Bitumen Grade and Source on the Properties of Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Mixtures. Saskatoon, Canada: 5th Transportation Speciality Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, 2-5 Jun 2004. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Byers, C.C., Saleh, M.F. and Pidwerbesky, B.D. (2004) Evaluation of Melter Slag as a Base Course Material. International Journal of Pavement Engineering 5(4): 193-199. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M.F. (2004) New Zealand Experience with Foam Bitumen Stabilization. Transportation Research Record 1868: 40-49. www.trb.org. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M. (2004) New Zealand experience with Foam Bitumen Stabilization. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board, 83rd Annual Meeting, 11-15 Jan 2004. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Herrington, P. (2003) Foamed bitumen stabilisation, for New Zealand roads. Transfund New Zealand. 86. (Report for External Body)
  • Saleh, M.F., Steven, B. D. and Alabaster, D. (2003) Three Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Model To Simulate the Pavement Response in the Canterbury Accelerated Pavement Testing Indoor Facility. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 82nd Annual Meeting, 12-16 Jan 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F., Steven, B. and Alabaster, D. (2003) Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Model for Simulating Pavement Response: Study at Canterbury Accelerated Pavement Testing Indoor Facility, New Zealand. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1823(03-2212): 153-162. www.trb.org. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Steven, B. D. (2003) Validation of Three Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Model Using Canterbury Accelerated Test Track (CAPTIF). Queensland, Australia: 21th ARRB and 11th REAAA Conference, 18-23 May 2003. 24. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Mamlouk, M.S. (2002) Calibration and Verification of Pavement Roughness Performance Model. Washington D.C., USA: TRB, Transportation Research Board, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Mamlouk, M.S. (2002) Calibration of a Pavement Roughness Model Based on Finite Element Simulation. International Journal of Pavement Engineering 3(4): 227-238. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M.F., Mamlouk, M.S. and Owuso-Antwi, E.B. (2000) Mechanistic Roughness Model Based on Vehicle-Pavement Interaction. Transportation Research Record 1699(00-1148): 114-120. (Journal Article)
  • Saleh, M.F. and Mamlouk, M.S. (1999) A Mechanistic Roughness Model Using ABAQUS Finite Element Program and Based on Vehicle-Pavement Interaction. Costa Mesa "Orange County" California: ABAQUS Regional Users' Meeting Conference, October 1999. 14. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Saleh, M.F. (1999) Development of Mechanistic Pavement Roughness Performance Model Based on Vehicle-Pavement Interaction. PhD, Arizona State University, USA. (Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Saleh, M. (1994) Effect of Polyethylene on the Physical and Engineering Properties of America AC60/70. MSc, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. (Thesis - Master of Science)
  • Saleh, M.F., El-Mitiny, M.R. and Gadallah, A.A. (1994) Improvement of Physical and Engineering Properties of AC 60/70 Asphalt Cement by Adding Polyethylene of low density. Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt: Second Conference on Civil Engineering, 8-10 Nov 1994. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)