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Name Dr. Syed Saqib Mehboob
Designation Assistant Professor
Department Civil Engineering (Taxila)
Highest Qualification
Specialization Structural Engineering, Structural Health Monitoring
Phone No +92-51-9047657
Cell No +92-311-1304050
Fax No +92-51- 9047650
Email [email protected]

Ph.D. Structural Engineering (2021) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

M.Sc. Structural Engineering (2013) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

B.Sc. Civil Engineering (2010) University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

  1. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
  2. STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING
  3. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES
  4. CEMENT REPLACEMENT MATERIALS 

Total Impact Factor for Published Papers = 29.942

1. Muhammad Kashif, Wajahat Sammer Ansari, Ahsan Naseem , Muhammad Rizwan Riaz, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Pieter De Winne, Hans De Backer “Finite Element Modeling of Active Cracking in Actively Reinforced Concrete Pavement Slab Exposed to Fluctuating Temperature” Civil Engineering Journal-Tehran (HJRS: W-Category) JCR2022 IF 4.1, WoS. (Accepted 2024)

2. Afsar Ali, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob et al., "Enhancing Multi-Objective Mix Design for GGBS-Based Geopolymer Concrete with Natural Mineral Blends under Ambient Curing: A Taguchi-Grey Relational Optimization" Ain Shams Engineering Journal, vol. 15, no. 5, 102708, 2024 (HJRS: W-Category) JCR2022 IF 6.0, WoS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.102708

3. Israr Ahmad Awan, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Raja Wajahat Zahoor Khan “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete Containing Bentonite and Dolomite as a Partial Replacement of Cement”, Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), vol. 35, no. 6, 0128-0198, 2023 (HJRS: Y-Category) JCR2022 IF 0.6, WoS. https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(6)-02

4. Khizar Hayat, Saqib Mehboob, Qadir Bux alias Imran Latif Qureshi, Afsar Ali, Mati Ullah, Diyar Khan, Muhammad Atlaf, “Statistical Subspace-Based Damage Detection and Jerk Energy Acceleration for Reliable Structural Health Monitoring,” Buildings. 2023; 13(7):1625 (Impact Factor = 3.8) https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13071625  

5. Saqib, Muhammad, Faisal Shabbir, and Syed Saqib Mehboob, "Model Updating of a Full-Scale Building Structure Under Train Induced Vibration" Sustainable Structures and Materials, An International Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 63-75, 2023. https://doi.org/10.26392/SSM.2023.06.01.068

6. Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Sohaib Ahmad, "Application of an improved damage detection method for building structures based on ambient vibration measurements" Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp. 1-23, 2023 (Impact Factor = 2.90) https://rdcu.be/c7OSY :https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07713-z  

7. S. Mehboob, Matiullah, K. Riaz, and M. Saad, "Performance Evaluation of Mortarless Brick Masonry," Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 14-22, 2022. (HJRS: Y-Category)  https://doi.org/10.22581/muet1982.2203.02

8. S. Mehboob, Q. U. Z. Khan, S. Ahmad, and S. M. Anwar, "Health assessment of RC building subjected to ambient excitation: Strategy and application," Earthquakes and Structures, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 185-201, 2022. (Impact Factor = 2.018)   https://doi.org/10.12989/eas.2022.22.2.185

9. "Numerical Study for Evaluation of a Vibration Based Damage Index for Effective Damage Detection" Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences (2020), p.0-0 (ISSN: 0239-7528), Vol. 68, Issue 6 (Impact Factor = 1.385). Authors: Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Sohaib Ahmad https://10.24425/bpasts.2020.134651

10. "Vibration-Based Method for Story-Level Damage Detection of the Reinforced Concrete Structure" Computers and Concrete (2021), p.0-0 (ISSN: 1598-8198), Vol. 27, No. 1  (Impact Factor = 7.628). Authors: Saqib Mehboob and Qaiser U. Zaman https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2021.27.1.000   

11. “Investigation of water tank as TLD for vibration control of frame structure under seismic excitations” Life Sci J (2013); 10 (7s):1182-1189 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 188 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Syed Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Fiaz Tahir, Muhammad Jamil Ahmad https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1007s/188_19519life1007s_1182_1189.pdf

12. "Experimental and numerical investigation of T‑joint enhanced confinement using flat steel strips" Asian Journal of Civil Engineering. (2020): p. 0-0  (ISSN: 1563-0854), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Q.Z.Khan , A.Ahmad, S.Mehboob, M. Nouman. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-020-00292-6

13. "Energy Dissipation Characteristic of Retrofitted Damaged Low Strength Concrete Bridge Pier" Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Bridge Engineering. (2020): p. 1-29  (ISSN: 1478-4637), (HJRS: X-Category). Authors: Q.Z.Khan , A.Ahmad, S.S.Mehboob, M. Iqbal. https://doi.org/10.1680/jbren.20.00016

14. "Preparation of Low Cost Foam Concrete Using Detergent" Vol. 24 No 04 (2019): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors:Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Usman Arshid, Saqib Mehboob, Afaq Ahmed, Tahir Sultan http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/853

15. "Proposed Equation of Elastic Modulus of Hybrid Fibers Reinforced Concrete Cylinders" Vol. 24 No 01 (2019): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Qaiser uz Zaman Khan , Afaq Ahmad, Ali Raza, Muhammad Fiaz Tahir, Syed Saqib Mehboob http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/903

16. "Performance of T-Joints Repaired with Different CFRP Arrangements" Vol 23 No 04 (2018): Technical Journal (ISSN: 2313-7770), (HJRS: Y-Category). Authors: Fiaz Tahir, Saqib Mehboob, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Faisal Shabir http://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/index.php/technical-journal/article/view/508

17. "Seismic Demand for Low-Rise Reinforced Concrete Structures of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Region (Pakistan)" (2017), Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (ISSN: 2191-4281), (Impact Factor 0.728). Authors: Sohaib Ahmad, Kypros Pilakoutas, Qaiser Uz Zaman Khan, Saqib Mehboob https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-017-2924-1

18. “Effect of FRP on compressive strength of unheated and post heated concrete” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):577-583 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 94 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Rana Faisal Tufail, Muhammad Yaqub, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Muhammad Shahid Mehmood, Syed Saqib Mehboob https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/123_22311life1012s_770_777.pdf

19. “Experimental versus design guideline predictions for confined strength and axial load carrying capacity of circular concrete cylinders wrapped with CFRP” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):684-695 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 110 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Rana Faisal Tufail, Muhammad Yaqub, Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Syed Saqib Mehboob, Muhammad Rameez Sohail https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/110_22271life1012s_684_695.pdf

20. “Investigation of Seismic Performance of Vertically Irregular Reinforced Concrete Buildings” Life Sci J (2013); 10(12s):949-955 (ISSN: 1097-8135), 154 (Impact Factor = 0.165). Authors: Qaiser uz Zaman Khan, Asif Tahir, Syed Saqib Mehboob https://lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1012s/154_22492life1012s_949_955.pdf

 

 

 

Structural Health Monitoring System for RC Buildings 

Project Funded by HEC, NRPU 3820

Working Capacity: PhD Student 

Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan

Status of Project: Completed

 

Scientific Contribution of the Project:

Journal Paper

Impact Factor

S. Mehboob, Q. U. Zaman and S. Ahmad, "Application of an Improved Damage Detection Method for Building Structures Based on Ambient Vibration Measurements," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, pp. 1-23, 2023.

2.9

(JCR2022)

S. Mehboob, Q. U. Z. Khan, S. Ahmad, and S. M. Anwar, "Health assessment of RC building subjected to ambient excitation: Strategy and application," Earthquakes and Structures, vol. 22, no. 2, p. 185, 2022.

1.5

(JCR2022)

S. Mehboob and Q. U. Zaman, "Vibration-based method for story-level damage detection of the reinforced concrete structure," Computers and Concrete, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 29-39, 2021.

7.628

(JCR2021)

S. Mehboob, Q. Zaman Khan, and S. Ahmad, "Numerical study for evaluation of a vibration based damage index for effective damage detection," Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences, vol. 68, no. 6, 2020.

1.662

(JCR2020)

Total

13.69

Conference Paper

 

Matiullah, S. Mehboob, and Q. u. Z. Khan, "Damage detection in RC structures for random input signals using jerk-energy curvature diagram," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, MUET, Pakistan, December 05-07, 2019.

 

Member (UG Time Table Committee) - Jan. 2014 to July 2017

Member (MSc Thesis Format Check Committee) - Feb. 2015 to March 2018

Member (Departmental OBE Committee) - Sicne 2014 to date

Assistant Professor (29th DEC. 2015 - To Date) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TAXILA, PAKISTAN

Lecturer (1st NOV. 2013 - 28th DEC. 2015) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY TAXILA, PAKISTAN

Assistant Engineer (Civil)/Sub Divisional Officer Provincial Building Attock, (1st NOV. 2012 – 31st OCT. 2013) AT COMMUNICATION AND WORKS DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT PAKISTAN

Research Scholar (15th AUGUST 2011 – 31st OCT. 2012) AT UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA PAKISTAN

Civil Engineer (3rd AUGUST 2010 – 31st JULY 2011) AT ENMASSE CONSULT SERVICES (PVT) LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Professional Engineer of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). CIVIL/30093

IEP Islamabad, Pakistan Since 2013. No. M-18623/ISL-2750 (CIVIL)

ASCE Aff. Member for 2011 to 2012. ID 9112588

ASCE Student Society Membership for SEI. I.D # 000011872412

Pakistan Engineering Congress Life Member. ID 5233

Undergraduate Courses in Civil Engineering Department:

1. Surveying-I

2. Surveying-II

3. Civil Engineering Drawing

4. Computer Applications

5. Drawing, Estimation & Construction

6. Construction, Planning & Management

7. Design of Structures

8. Strength of Materials-I (Currently Teaching) 

 

Undergraduate Courses in Environmental Engineering Department:

1. Design of Structures

2. Structural Analysis

3. Engineering Mechanics

 

Conference Papers:

1. Matiullah, S. Mehboob, and Q. u. Z. Khan, "Damage detection in RC structures for random input signals using jerk-energy curvature diagram," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering, MUET, Pakistan, December 05-07, 2019.

2. K. Hayat and S. S. Mehboob, "Mass distribution effect on the finite model updating using operational model analysis technique," presented at the 4th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE’22), Department of Civil Engineering, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan, 2022.

3. A. Ali, Q. U. Z. Khan, and S. S. Mehboob, "Experimental design optimization using Taguchi-analysis for compositional parameters of eco-friendly GGBS based geopolymer concrete," presented at the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering and Disaster Management, Department of Civil Engineering, UET Peshawar, December 2022, 15-16, 2022.

4. I. A. Awana, S. S. Mehboob, and R. W. Z. Khan, "Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Concrete Containing Bentonite and Dolomite as a Partial Replacement of Cement," presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering (ICSDC 2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, February 16-18, 2023.

5. M. Sohaib, Q. U. Z. Khan, and S. S. Mehboob, "Practical application of structural health monitoring in civil engineering structures: A review," presented at the 1st International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan, February 22-23, 2022.

6. M. Uzair and S. Mehboob, "Improvement of Concrete Shielding to Nuclear Radiations using Magnetite," presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan, 22-23 February, 2023.

7. A. Aziz and S. S. Mehboob, "Response Surface Methodology Based Optimized Mix Design for Self-Compacting Concrete Blended with Metakaolin Waste," presented at the 5th Conference on Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CSCE'23), Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan, 2023.

Post-Graduate Thesis Supervised

  1. Khizar Hayyat (2K20-MSC-STR-40) Output-only subspace based residual function for structural health monitoring enhanced with energy associated to jerk of acceleration: A model study.
  2. Israr Ahmad Awan (2K18-MSC-STR-18) Experimental investigation of eco-friendly concrete made of bentonite and dolomite (Muzaffarabad - Kamsar Quarry dust).
  3. Abdul Aziz (2K19-MSC-STR-08) A multi-objective Taguchi and response surface methodology based modified technique for optimizing the fresh and hardened properties of Self Compacting Concrete using Metakaolin waste.
  4. Muhammad Uzair (2K19-MSC-STR-44) Improvement of concrete shielding to nuclear radiations using magnetite.

 

 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) COURSES  

  1. Sustainable Design & Energy Management
  2. Total Quality Management
  3. Maintenance of Roads in Pakistan – NHA’s Perspective
  4. Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions)
  5. Renewable Energy Technologies (Wind Energy)
  6. Engineering Leadership and Ethics
  7. Outcome Based Education (OBE) System
  8. ICTS for Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management
  9. Design of Tall Buildings: Trends and Advances for Structural Performance (Seminar)
  10. Research Methodology & Research Paper Publication (Seminar)
  11. Seismic Qualification Technique of Electrical Equipment
  12. Two Days National Level Workshop on LaTex
  13. Assessment of Structural Response of RC Frames through the use of Hybrid ANN-FEA Model

 

TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

1. Introduction to Non-Linear Structural Analysis using ANSYS Dated: 7th – 8th May 2014, in Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU), Islamabad in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)   

2. International Workshop on Earthquake Engineering by IEP Karachi in collaboration with NED Karachi Dated: 29th July 2016 to 31st July 2016 in IEP Center Karachi

3. International Research Workshop “Research and Inferential Statistics – Capacity Building in Inferential Statistics and Analysis” by Research Center for Training & Development RCTD Dated: 26-27th Jan. 2017 through definition video conferencing in Telecom Department UET Taxila

4. International Workshop on Outcome Based Education (OBE) System by PEC Islamabad in collaboration with UET Taxila Dated: 01st Feb. 2017 to 02nd Feb. 2017 in UET Taxila

5. International Workshop - Design of Tall Buildings: Trends and Advances for Structural Performance by NUST Islamabad in collaboration with PEC and AIT Thailand Dated: 25th April. 2017

6. Bloom’s Taxonomy in Design & Assessment of Course Learning Outcomes by IST Islamabad Dated 20th December 2017

7. Seminar and Workshop on Performance Based Structural Design of Tall Buildings by NED Karachi in collaboration with AIT & AIT Solutions Thailand Dated: 20th April 2018 to 21st April 2018 in Civil Engineering Department NED UET Karachi.