Publications

Referred Journals (By Subject)

Note: names of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are in bold)

Journal Papers

  • Shehata, A., El Damatty, A.A., “Extensible Catenary Approach in Analyzing Transmission Lines Conductors under Downbursts”, Engineering Structures, accepted in January 2021.

 

  • Niazi, M., El Damatty, A.A., and Hamada, A., “Numerical Assessment of Lateral Deflection Equation of Single-Storey Light-Frame Wood Shear walls”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2020-0135,

 

  • Enajar, A., El Damatty, A.A., and Nassef, A., “Semi-Analytical Solution for Gable Roofs under Uplift Wind Loads”, Engineering Structures, 227,111420, 2021.

 

  • Elezaby, F., and El Damatty, A.A., “Ductility-Based Design Approach of Tall Buildings under Wind Loads”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 31(2), 143–152, 2020.

 

  • Martin, P., and El Damatty, A., “Comparison of the Canadian Standard and Other Standards for Wind Loading on Self-supporting Telecommunication Towers”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2020.

 

  • AbuGazia, M., El Damatty, A.A., Dai, K., Lu, W. and Ibrahim, A., “Numerical Model for Analysis of Wind Turbines under Tornadoes”, Engineering Structures, 223, 111157, 2020.

 

  • Maheux, S., King, J. C., El Damatty, A. A. and Brancaleoni, F., “Assessment of Nonlinear Structural Vertical-Torsional coupling in Cable-Supported Bridges”, Engineering Structures, 219, 110800, 2020.

 

  • Peng, C., El Damatty, A. A., Musa, A. and Hamada, A., “Simplified Numerical Approach for the Lateral Load Analysis of Light-frame Wood Shear Wall Structures”, Engineering Structures, 219, 110921, 2020.

 

  • Ibrahim, I., Aboshosha, and El Damatty, A.A., “Numerical Characterization of Downburst Wind Field at WindEEE Dome”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 30(3), 231-243, 2020.

 

  • Santos, C.A.N., El Damatty, A.A., Pfeil, M.S. and Battista, R.C., “Structural Optimization of Two-Girder Composite Cable-Stayed Bridges under Dead and Live Loads”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 47(8), 939-953, 2020.

 

  • Ibrahim, A.I., and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour and Design of Guyed Pre-stressed Concrete Poles under Downbursts”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 29(5) 339-359, 2019.

 

  • Enajar, A.F., Jacklin, R.B. and El Damatty, A.A., “Nonlinear Modeling of Roof-to-Wall Connections in a Gable-Roof Structure under Uplift Wind Loads”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 28(3), 181-190, 2019.

 

  • Ibrahim, I., El Damatty, A.A. and Elawady, A., “The Dynamic Effect of Downburst Wind Field Characteristics on the Longitudinal Forces on Transmission Towers”, Frontiers in Built Environment, 5, 59, 2019.

 

  • Elawady, A., Aboshosha, and El Damatty, A.A., “Aero-Elastic Response of Transmission Line System Subjected To Downburst Wind: Validation of Numerical Model Using Experimental Data”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 27 (2), 71-88, 2018.

 

  • Elansary, A.A. Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Optimum Design of Composite Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Pressure”, Advances in Structural Engineering, 21(13) 2030–2044, 2018.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Effect of Vessel Base Rotation on The Seismic Behaviour of Conical Shaped Steevl Liquid Storage Tanks”, Engineering Structures, 166, 454-471, 2018.

 

  • Elawady, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Critical Load Cases for Lattice Transmission Line Structures Subjected to Downbursts: Economic Implications for Design of Transmission Lines”, Engineering Structures, 159, 213-226, 2018.

 

  • Elansary, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Seismic Analysis of Liquid Storage Composite Conical Tanks”, Engineering Structures, 159, 128-140, 2018.

 

  • Elawady, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Longitudinal Forces on Transmission Towers due to Non-Symmetric Downburst Ground Wire Loads”, Special ASCE Publication, October 2018.

 

  • Ibrahim, A., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A., “Finite Element Modelling of Pre-stressed Concrete Poles under Downbursts and Tornadoes”, Engineering Structures, 153, 370-382, 2017.

 

  • Elawady, A., Aboshosha, , El Damatty, A.A., Bitsuamlak, G., Hangan, H. and Elatar, A., “Aeroelastic Testing of Multi-Spanned Transmission Line Subjected to Downbursts”, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 169, 194-216, 2017.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Design Procedure for Liquid Storage Steel Conical Tanks under Seismic Loading”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 44(9), 760-773, 2017.

 

  • Hamada, A., King, J.P.C., El Damatty, A.A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Hamada, M., “The Response of a Guyed Transmission Line System to Boundary Layer Wind”, Engineering Structures, 139, 135-152, 2017.

 

  • Semelawy, M., El Damatty, A.A. and Soliman, A., “Finite Element Analysis of Anchor Jointed Precast Wall System”, Structures and Buildings, 170(8), 543-554, 2017.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A., “Enhancing Wind Performance of Tall Buildings Using Corner Aerodynamic Optimization”, Engineering Structures, 136, 133-148, 2017.

 

  • Elansary, A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., "Behaviour of Composite Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Pressure", Engineering Structures, 134, 172–189, 2017.

 

  • Darwish, M.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Critical Parameters and Configurations Affecting the Analysis and Design of Transmission Lines under Downburst Loading, ASCE's Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 22 (1): 04016017, 2017.

 

  • Soliman, I.M., Tait, M.J. and El Damatty, A.A., “Modelling and Analysis of a Structure Semi-Active Tuned Liquid Damper System”, Journal of Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 24: e1865, 2017.

 

  • Elawady, A. and El Damatty, A.A., "Longitudinal Force on Transmission Towers due to Non-Symmetric Downburst Conductor Load", Engineering Structures, 127, 206-226, 2016.

 

  • Elansary, A., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A. “Assessment of Equivalent Cylinder Method and Development of Charts for Analysis of Concrete Conical Tanks”, Engineering Structures, 126, 27–39, 2016

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Hamada, A., “F2 Tornado Velocity Profiles Critical for Transmission Line Structures”, Engineering Structures, 106: 436–449, 2016.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Transmission Line Conductors under Tornado Wind Loads”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 22(3): 369-391, 2016.

 

  • Azabi, T.M., El Ansary, A.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Analysis and Design of Elevated Liquid-Filled Reinforced Concrete Conical Tanks.”, Advances in Structural Engineering, 19(6), pp.995-1008, 2016.

 

  • Aboshosha, H., Elawady, A., El Ansary, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Review on Dynamic and Quasi-Static Buffeting Response of Transmission Lines under Synoptic and Non-Synoptic Winds.”, Engineering Structures, 112, pp.23-46, 2016.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Capacity of Liquid Steel Conical Tanks under Hydrodynamic Pressure Due to Horizontal Ground Excitations”, Thin-Walled Structures, 103:157-170, 2016.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Capacity of Liquid-Filled Steel Conical Tanks under Vertical Excitation”, Thin-walled structures, 103:199-210, 2016.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G., El Damatty, A. and Dagnew, A. “LES Evaluation of Wind-Induced Responses for an Isolated and A Surrounded Tall Building”, Engineering Structures, (115)179-195, 2016.

 

  • Elansary, A., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “Nonlinear Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Pressure”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 43(2): 85-98, 2016

 

  • Ross, A.S., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “Application of Tuned Liquid Dampers in Controlling the Torsional Vibration of High Rise Buildings”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 21, No. 5, 2015.

 

  • Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., “Dynamic Response of Transmission Line Conductors under Downburst and Synoptic Winds”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 21: 241-272, 2015.

 

  • Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Elshaer, A. and El Damatty A.A., “Consistent Inflow Turbulence Generator for LES Evaluation of Wind-Induced Responses for Tall Buildings”, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 142: 198-216, 2015.

 

  • Soliman, A.M., Tait, M.J. and El Damatty A.A., “Development and Validation of Finite Element Structure-tuned Liquid Damper System Models”, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, ASME, 137(11), 2015.

 

  • Aboshosha, H., El Damatty, A.A. and Bitsuamlak, G., “LES of ABL Flow in the Built-Environment using Roughness Modeled by Fractal Surfaces”, Journal of Sustainable Cities and Society, 19: 46-60, 2015.

 

  • Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., “Engineering Method for Estimating the Reactions of Transmission Line Conductors under Downburst Winds”, Engineering Structures, 99: 272-284, 2015.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Failure Analysis of Guyed Transmission Lines under F2 Tornado Event”, Engineering Structures, 85: 11-25, 2015.

 

  • Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A.A., “Turbulence Characterization of Downbursts using LES”, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 136: 44-61, 2015.

 

  • El Semelawy, M., El Damatty, A.A. and Soliman, A.M., “Novel Anchor-jointed Precast Sheer Wall: Testing and Validation”, Structures and Buildings, 168(4): 263-274, 2014.

 

  • Jolie, M. and El Ansary, M., “Seismic Analysis of Elevated Pure Conical Tanks under Vertical Excitation”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 41(10): 909-917, 2014.

 

  • Hassan, M.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Nassef, A.O., “Database for the Optimum Design of Semi-Fan Composite Cable-Stayed Bridges Based on Genetic Algorithms”, Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 11(8):-1054-1068, 2014.

 

  • Jacklin, R.B., El Damatty, A.A. and Dessouki, A.A., “Finite-Element Modeling of a Light-Framed Wood Roof Structure”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 19(6): 603-621, 2014.

 

  • Altalmas, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Finite Element Modeling of Self-Supported Transmission Line under Tornado Loading”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 18(5): 473-495, 2014.

 

  • Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., “Effective Numerical Technique to Analyze Transmission Line Conductors under High Intensity Winds”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 18(3): 235-252, 2014.

 

  • Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., “Span Reduction Factor of Transmission Line Conductors under Downburst Winds”, Journal of Wind and Engineering, 11(1): 13-22, 2014.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “A Numerical Investigation of Overstrength and Ductility Factors of Moment Resisting Steel Frames Retrofitted with GFRP Plates”, Canadian Journal for Civil Engineering, 41(1): 17-31, 2013.

 

  • Jolie, M., Hassan, M.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Assessment of Current Design Procedures for Conical Tanks under Seismic Loading”, Canadian Journal for Civil Engineering, 40(12): 1151-1163, 2013

 

  • Hassan, M.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty A.A., “Surrogate Function of Post-Tensioning Cable Forces for Cable-Stayed Bridges”, Advances in Structural Engineering, 16(3): 559-578, 2013.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Improvement of Local Buckling Behaviour of Steel Beams Through Bonding GFRP Plates”, Journal of Composite Structures, 96: 44-56, 2013.

 

  • Hassan, M.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Optimal Design of Semi-Fan Cable-Stayed Bridges”, Canadian Journal for Civil Engineering, 40(3): 285-297, 2013.

 

  • Ross, A.S., El Damatty A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “Reduced Equivalent Static Wind Loads for Tall Buildings with Tuned Liquid Dampers”, Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal, 226-228: 1218-1227, 2012.

 

  • Hassan, M.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Determination of Optimum Post-Tensioning Cable Forces of Cable-Stayed Bridges”, Engineering Structures, 44: 248-259, 2012.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A. and El Damatty, A. A., “Enhancement of Buckling Capacity of Steel Plates Strengthened with GFRP Plates”, Thin-Walled Structures, 60: 154-162, 2012.

 

  • Ladubec C., El Damatty A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “Effect of Geometric Nonlinear Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Tower under Downburst Loading”, Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal, 226-228: 1240-1249, 2012.

 

  • El Semelawy, M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Design of Prestressed Concrete Flat Slab using Modern Heuristic Optimization Techniques”, Expert Systems with Applications, 39(5): 5758-5766, 2012.

 

  • Darwish, M.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Self-Supported Transmission Line Towers under Stationary Downburst Loading”, Wind and Structures, an International Structure, 14(5): 481-498, 2011.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Line Structures under Tornado Wind Loading”, Computers and Structures, 89(11-12): 986-1003, 2011.

 

  • El Ansary, A.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Nassef, A.O., “A Coupled Finite Element Genetic Algorithm for Optimum Design of Stiffened Liquid-Filled Steel Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 49(4): 482-493, 2011. 

 

  • Hafez, G., El Ansary, A.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Effect of Wind Loads on the Stability of Conical Tanks”, Canadian Journal for Civil Engineers, 38(4): 444-454, 2011. 

 

  • Hafez, G., El Ansary, A.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Stability of Combined Imperfect Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Loading”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 66(11): 1387-1397, 2010. 

 

  • Hamada, A., El Damatty, A.A., Hangan, H. and Shehata, A.Y., “Modelling of Transmission Line Structures under Tornado Wind Loading”, Wind and Structures, an International Structure, 13(5): 451-469, 2010. 

 

  • Darwish, M.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Hangan, H., “Dynamic Characteristics of Transmission Line Conductor and Behaviour under Turbulent Downburst Loading”, Wind and Structures, an International Structure, 13(4): 327-346, 2010. 

 

  • El Ansary, A.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Nassef, A.O., “A Coupled Finite Element Genetic Algorithm Technique for Optimum Design of Steel Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 48(3): 260-273, 2010. 

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Simplified Procedure for Design of Liquid Storage Combined Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 47(6-7): 750-759, 2009. 

 

  • Damatty, A.A. and Hussain, I., “An Economical Solution for the Environmental Problem Resulting From The Disposal of Rice Straw”, Appropriate Technologies for Environmental Protection in the Developing World Selected Papers from ERTEP, 15-23, 2009. 

 

  •  Shehata, A.Y., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “A Coupled Finite Element-Optimization Technique to Determine Critical Microburst Parameters for Transmission Towers”, Journal of Finite Element in Analysis and Design, 45(1): 1-12, 2008.

 

  •  Tait, M.J., Isyumov, N. and El Damatty, A.A., “Performance of Tuned Liquid Dampers”, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 134 (5): 417-427, 2008.

 

  •  Shehata, A.Y. and El Damatty, A.A., “Failure Analysis of a Transmission Tower during a Microburst”. Winds and Structures, an International Journal, 11(3): 193-208, 2008.

 

  • Shehata, A.Y. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Line Structures under Downburst Wind Loading”, Winds and Structures, an International Journal, 10(3): 249-268, 2007.

 

  • Tait, M.J., Isyumov, N. and El Damatty, A.A., “The Effectiveness of a 2-D TLD and Its Numerical Modeling Using 1-D TLD Theory”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 133(2): 251-263, 2007.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Sweedan, A.M.I., “Equivalent Mechanical Analogue for Dynamic Analysis of Pure Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 44(4): 429-440, 2006.

 

  • Tait, M.J., El Damatty, A.A., Isyumov, N. and Siddique, M.R., “Numerical Flow Models to Simulate Tuned Liquid Dampers (TLD) with Slat Screens”, Journal of Fluids and Structures. 20(8): 1007-1023, 2005.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Saafan, M.S. and Sweedan, A.M.I., “Dynamic Characteristics of Combined Conical-Cylindrical Shells”, Thin-Walled Structures, 43(9): 1380-1397, 2005.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Saafan, M.S. and Sweedan, A.M.I., “Experimental Study Conducted on a Liquid-Filled Combined Conical Tank Model”, Thin-Walled Structures, 43(9): 1398-1417, 2005.

 

  • Shehata, A.Y., El Damatty, A.A. and Savory, E., “Finite Element Modelling of Transmission Line Under Downburst Wind Loading”, Journal of Finite Element in Analysis and Design, 42(1): 71-89, 2005.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Abushagur, M. and Youssef, M.A., “Rehabilitation of Composite Steel Bridges Using GFRP Plates”, Applied Composite Materials, 12(5): 309-325, 2005.

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Equivalent Mechanical Models of Pure Conical Tanks under Vertical Ground Excitation”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 131(5): 725-734, 2005.

 

  • Tait, M.J., El Damatty, A.A. and Isyumov, N., “An Investigation of Tuned Liquid Dampers Equipped with Damping Screens Subjected to 2-D Excitation”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 34(7): 719-735, 2005.

 

  • Siddique, M.R, Hamed, M.S. and El Damatty, A.A., “A Nonlinear Numerical Model for Sloshing Motion in Tuned Liquid Damper”, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 15(3): 306-324, 2005.

 

  • Tait, M.J., Isyumov, N. and El Damatty, A.A., “The Efficiency and Robustness of a Uni-Directional Tuned Liquid Damper and Modelling with an equivalent TMD”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 7(4): 235-250, 2004.

 

  • Tait, M.J., El Damatty, A.A. and Isyumov, I., “Testing of Tuned Liquid Damper with Screens and Development of Equivalent TMD Model”, Wind and Structures, an International Journal, 7(4): 235-250, 2004.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Abushagur, M. and Youssef, M., “Testing and Modelling of W-Shaped steel beams retrofitted with FRP sheets”, International Journal of Steel and Composites, 3(6):421-439, 2003.

 

  • Nehdi, M., El Damatty, A.A. and Rahimi, R., "Investigation on Lap-Joint Behaviour of GFRP Plates Bonded to Silica Fume and Rice Husk Ash Concrete", International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 23(4): 323-333, 2003.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Abushagur, M., “Testing and Modelling of Shear and Peel Behaviour of Bonded Steel/FRP Connections”, Thin-Walled Structures, 41: 987-1003, 2003.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Rahman, M. and Ragheb, O., “Component Testing and Finite Element Modelling of Standing Seam Roofs”, Thin-Walled Structures, 41(11): 1053-1072, 2003.

 

  • Nehdi, M., Duquette, J. and El Damatty, A.A., “Performance of Rice Husk Ash Produced Using a New Technology as a Mineral Admixture in Concrete”, Cement and Concrete Research, 33(11): 1203-1210, 2003.

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Shake Table Testing and Analysis of a Water-Filled Conical Tank Model”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 32: 1407-1430, 2003.

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of the Dynamic Characteristics of Conical Shells”, Thin-Walled Structures, 40(5): 465-486, 2002.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Marroquin, E., “Design Procedure for Stiffened Water-Filled Steel Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 40(3): 263-282, 2002.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Nassef, A., “A Finite Element Optimization Technique to Determine Critical Imperfections of Shell Structures”, of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 23(1): 75-87, 2001.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Marroquin, E. and El Attar, M., “Behaviour of Stiffened Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks”, Thin-Walled Structures, 39: 353-373, 2001.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Mikhail, A. and Awad, A.A., “Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of a Cardboard Shelter”, Thin-Walled Structures, 38(2): 145-165, 2000.

 

  • Awad, A., El Damatty, A.A. and Vickery, B.J., “Response of Fiber Reinforced Plastic Chimneys to Wind Loads”, Winds and Structures, an International Journal, 3(2): 83-96, 2000.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Awad, A.S. and Vickery, B.J., “Thermal Analysis of FRP Chimney Using Consistent Laminated Shell Element”, Thin-Walled Structures, 37(1): 57-76, 2000.

 

  • Mikhail, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Non-linear Analysis of FRP Chimneys under Thermal and Wind Loads”, Thin-Walled Structures, 35(4): 289-309, 1999.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Attar, M. and Korol, R.M., "Simple Design Procedure for Liquid-Filled Steel Conical Tanks", Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 125(8): 879-890, 1999.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Attar, M. and Korol, R.M., "Inelastic Stability of Conical Tanks", Thin-Walled Structures, 31(4): 343-359, 1998.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., "Stability of Elevated Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks under Seismic Loading, Part l-Theory", Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 26(12): 1191-1208, 1997.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., "Stability of Elevated Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks under Seismic Loading, Part ll-Applications", Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 26(12): 1209-1229, 1997.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., "Stability of Imperfect Steel Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Loading", Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 123(6): 703-712, 1997.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., "Large Displacement Extension of Consistent Shell Element for Static and Dynamic Analysis", Computers & Structures, 62(6): 943-960, 1997.

 

  • Mahmoud, A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Plastic Circular Plate Resting on Fluid”, Scientific Engineering Bulletin, Cairo University, (4): 835-847, 1989.

 

Discussion and Closure

 

D1- “Simple Design Procedure for Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks- Inception of Yielding and Buckling Failure”, by Scarino, J and Vandepitte, D. Closure by El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and El Attar, M., Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 125(8):1372-1374, 1999.

 

D2- “Stability of Imperfect Steel Conical Tanks under Hydrostatic Loading”, By Vandepitte, D., Closure by El Damatty, A.A., Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 123(6): 703-712, 1997.

 

 

Conference Proceedings

 

  • AbuGazia, M., El Damatty, A.A., Dai, K., Lu, W., “Numerical Investigation of a Horizontal-Axis Three-Blade Wind Turbine Tower Under Different Tornadoes”, The Annual conference of the Canadian society for civil engineering, Canada. May 26-29, 2021. [Accepted paper].

 

  • AbuGazia, M., El Damatty, A.A., Dai, K., Lu, W.,“Assessing Behavior of Horizontal-Axis-Three-Blade Wind Turbines Under Tornadoes”, The 2020 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, & Materials Research (ACEM20), GECE, Seoul, Korea, 25-28 August, 2020.

 

  • Ahmed, M. R., El Damatty, A.A., Dai, K., Lu, W., “ Dynamic Behavior of Wind Turbines under Downburst”, The 2020 International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures (ACEM20) , GECE, Seoul, Korea, 25-28 August, 2020.

 

  • Ezami, El Damatty, A.A., and A. Hamada, “Behaviour of Transmission Lines under Tornadoes Based on WindEEE Testing”, The 2020 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, & Materials Research (ACEM20), GECE, Seoul, Korea, 25-28, August, 2020.

 

  • Yao, D., El Damatty, A.A., “Critical Longitudinal Forces in Conductors under Tornadoes”, The 2020 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, & Materials Research (ACEM20), GECE, Seoul, Korea, 25-28 August, 2020.

 

  • Santos, C., El Damatty, A.A., and Pfeil, M., “Structural optimization of composite I-girder gable-stayed bridges considering dead, live and wind loads”, 15th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Beijing, China; September 1-6, 2019.

 

  • Enajar, A., El Damatty, A.A., and Nassef, A. (2019), “Closed-Form Solution and Reliability Analysis for Light-Frame Wood-Houses under Uplift Wind Loads”, 15th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Beijing, China; September 1-6, 2019.

 

  • Shehata, A., and El Damatty, A.A., “Nonlinear analysis of transmission lines under downbursts”, 15th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Beijing, China; September 1-6, 2019.

 

  • El Damatty, A. A., Shehata, A., Enajar, A., Rosenkrantz, and El Ezaby, F.Y, “Research for adaptive and sustainable structures”, 8th International Conference On Environmental Effects On Buildings And People: Actions, Influences, Interactions, Discomfort, Cracow, Poland, Keynote Lecture, October 3-5, 2018.

 

  • El Damatty, A. A. and El Ezaby, F.Y, “The integration of wind and structural engineering”, The 2018 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, & Materials Research (ACEM18) Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea, Keynote Lecture, August 27 - 31, 2018

 

  • Niazi, M., Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A. A., “Case Study of Seismic Load Reduction Factors on Equivalent Earthquake Loads for High-rise Buildings”, The 6th International Structural Specialty, CSCE, Annual Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 13-16, 2018.

 

  • Niazi, , El Damatty, A. A. and Hamada, A., “Sensitivity Study of Light-Framed Wood Shear Walls Subjected to Lateral Loads”, The 6th International Structural Specialty, CSCE, Annual Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 13-16, 2018.

 

  • Ibrahim, I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Validation of a Simplified Numerical Model to Compute the Dynamic Response of Conductor Systems to Downburst Loading”, The 6th International Structural Specialty, CSCE, Annual Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 13-16, 2018.

 

  • El Ezaby, F.Y and El Damatty, A.A., “Preliminary Investigation to Assess the Application of Ductility Based Approach for High Rise Buildings Under Extreme Wind Loads" The 2017 European- African Conference on Wind Engineering (EACWE17), Liege, Belgium, 2017.

 

  • Ibrahim, I., Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., "Numerical Simulation of WindEEE Dome Downburst for Open Terrain Using Physical Roughness Elements" The 2017 European- African Conference on Wind Engineering (EACWE17), Liege, Belgium, 2017.

 

  • Elawady, and El Damatty, A.A. "Lessons Learned from The Testing of a Transmission Line Model at The WindEEE Dome under Simulated Downbursts" The 2017 European- African Conference on Wind Engineering (EACWE17), Liege, Belgium, 2017.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Elawady, , "Development of Code Provisions for Transmission Lines under Downbursts Using Numerical Modelling and WindEEE Testing " The 2016 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research (ACEM16), Jeju Island, South Korea, 2016.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Elawady, A. and Hamada, M., (2016), “Transmission Line Failures during Tornadoes and Downbursts- Can They Be Avoided”, SEMC 2016 - Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Cape Town, South Africa, 2016.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A.A., “Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of Tall Buildings Using Twisting and Corner Modifications”, 8th International Colloquium on Bluff Body Aerodynamics and Applications, Boston, USA, 2016.

 

  • Azabi, T.M., El Ansary, A.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Cost Analysis of Conical Tanks; Comparison between Reinforced Concrete and Steel”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Haddadin, S., Aboshosha, H., El Ansary, A. and El Damatty, A. A., “Sensitivity of Wind Induced Dynamic Response of a Transmission Line to Variations in Wind Speed”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Investigation of L-Shaped High and Low Rise Buildings Response to National Building Code of Canada 2005 and 2010 Seismic Loads”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Effect of Geometric Imperfections on the Buckling Capacity of Steel Conical Tanks under Hydrodynamic Pressure”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Musa, A., Aboshosha, H. and El Damatty, A.A., “Effect of Wind Speed and Terrain Exposure on the Wind Pressures for Elevated Steel Conical Tanks”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Aboshosha, H., Bitsuamlak, G., and El Damatty, A.A., “Numerical Evaluation of Wind Loads On A Tall Building Located in A City Centre”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A.A., “Aerodynamic Optimization to Reduce Wind Loads on Tall Buildings”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Elawady, A., Aboshosha, H., El Damatty, A.A. and Bitsuamlak, G. “Wind Tunnel Testing of a Multiple Span Aeroelastic Transmission Line Subjected to Downburst Wind”. CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016. Received the Best Student Paper Award at the CSCE annual conference.

 

  • Ibrahim, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Case Study to Assess the Sensitivity of Prestressed Concrete Poles to Tornadoes”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4, 2016.

 

  • Rosenkrantz, J.D., Enajar, A., and El Damatty, A.A., “Structural Modeling and Verification Methods to Develop a Cable Roof Harness Retrofit System”, CSCE Conference, London, ON, Canada, June 1-4,

 

  • Elawady, A., El Damatty, A. and El Ansary, A., “Critical Load Cases Simulating Downbursts: Economical Implications for Design of Transmission Lines”, CIGRE-IEC Colloquium, Montréal, QC, Canada, May 9-11, 2016.

 

  • Aboshosha, H., Ibrahim, A. M., El Damatty, A. A. and Hamada, A., “Dynamic Behaviour of Transmission Lines Structures under Synoptic Wind Loads”, CIGRE-IEC Colloquium, Montreal, Canada, May 9-11, 2016.

 

  • Hamada, M. and El Damatty, A.A., "Load Cases Simulating Tornadoes - Economic Implications for Transmission Line Structure Design", CIGRE-IEC Colloquium, Montreal, QC, Canada, May 9-11, 2016

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Elawady, A., “Load Patters Simulating Downburst Wind Acting on Lattice Transmission Lines”, 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering (ICWE14), Brazil, June 2015.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Hamada, M. and Hamada, A., “Load Cases for Transmission Line Structures”, 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering (ICWE14), Brazil, June 2015.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Elshaer, A., “Aerodynamic Shape Optimization for Corners of Tall Buildings using CFD”, 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering (ICWE14), Brazil, June 2015.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Seismic Behaviour of Steel Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks Designed under Hydrostatic Pressure”, 25th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM, London, Canada, 2015.

 

  • Elansary A. and El Damatty A.A., “Seismic Analysis for Composite Conical Tanks”, 25th Canadian Conference of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM, London, Canada, 2015.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Damatty, A.A., “Vibration Control of Tall Buildings Using Aerodynamic Optimization”, 25th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM, London, Canada, 2015.

 

  • Elshaer, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A., “Wind Load Reductions due to Building Corner Modifications”. 22nd Annual Conference of the CFD society of Canada. Toronto, Canada, 2014.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Nonlinear Formulation of Four-Nodded Cable Element and Application to Transmission Lines under Tornadoes”, The International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures, Pusan, Korea, 2014

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Elawady, A. and Hamada, A., “Resilience of Transmission Lines to Localized High Intensity Wind Events”, Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, August 2014.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Elawady, A., Hamada, A. and Li, W., “State of the Art Knowledge about Behaviour of Transmission Line Structures under Downbursts and Tornadoes”, The International Conference on Advances in Wind and Structures. Pusan, Korea, Keynote Lecture, 2014.

 

  • Aboshosha, H.M., Bitsuamlak, G. and El Damatty, A.A., “Dynamic Response of a Transmission Line Conductor under Downburst Winds using LES”, The 6th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering. CWE 2014, Hamburg, Germany, June 2014.

 

  • Aboshosha, H.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Bitsuamlak, G., “Turbulent Characteristics of a Stationary Downburst for an Open Terrain Condition using LES”, The 6th International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering. CWE 2014, Hamburg, Germany, June 2014.

 

  • Hangan, H., Bitsuamlak, G., Siddiqui, K. and El Damatty, A.A., “Wind Energy Environment and Engineering (WindEEE) Dome – A Large Scale Facility for Tornado, Downburst and Hurricane Testing”, CSCE 4th International Structural Specialty Conference, Halifax, NS, 2014.

 

  • Alsubaei, F. and El Damatty, A. A., “Effectiveness of Blast Walls Designed for Blast Shielding”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, GEN 360, 2013.

 

  • El Damatty, A. A., Hamada, A. and Elawady, A. “Development of Critical Load Cases Simulating the Effect of Downbursts and Tornados on Transmission Line Structures”, The Eighth Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Chennai, India, Keynote Lecture, 2013.

 

  • Soliman, I., Tait, M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Three Dimensional Analysis of a High-Rise Building Equipped with Multiple Tuned Liquid Dampers Using Wind Tunnel Loads”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 208, 2013.

 

  • Musa, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Evaluation of the Buckling Capacity of Steel Conical Tanks Due to Hydrodynamic Pressure”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GCF 204, 2013.

 

  • Soliman, I., Tait, M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Finite Element Modeling of a TLD with Inclined Damping Screens”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 210, 2013.

 

  • Aboshosha, H.M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Span Reduction Factor of Transmission Line Conductors under Downburst Winds”, The 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering (APCWE 8), Chennai, India, December 2013.

 

  • El Ansary, A.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Optimum Design of Stiffened Liquid-Filled Steel Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 172, 2013.

 

  • Elansary, A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., "Behaviour of Elevated Liquid-Filled Concrete Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, GEN 205, 2013.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Analysis and Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Lines under Tornado Wind Loads – Case Studies”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 218, 2013.

 

  • Hamada, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Seismic Analysis of L-Shaped High and Low Rise Buildings–Comparison with NBCC 2005 and 2010”, Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 221, 2013.

 

  • Aboshosha, H.M. and El Damatty, A.A., "Downburst Induced Forces on the Conductors of Electric Transmission Lines and the Corresponding Vulnerability of Towers Failure", Proceeding of the General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, QC, GEN 164, 2013.

 

  • El Damatty A.A. and Aboshosha, H.M., “Capacity of Electrical Transmission Towers under Downburst Loading”, The 1st Australasia and South East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ASEA-SEC-1), Perth, Australia, November 2012.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Assessment of Local Buckling Capacity of Steel Beams bonded with GFRP Plates”, The First Australasia and South-East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ASEA-SEC-1), 2012.

 

  • El Damatty, A. A. and Hamada, A., “Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Line Structures under Tornado Wind Loads – Case Studies”, ASCE – Structural Engineering Institute – Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 2012.

 

  • Ross, A.S., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary. A.M., “Reduced Equivalent Static Wind Loads for Tall Buildings with Tuned Liquid Dampers”, The 2nd International Conference on Vibration, Structural Engineering and Measurement (ICVSEM2012), Shanghai, China, 2012.

 

  • Ladubec, C., El Damatty, A.A. and El Ansary, A.M., “Effect of Geometric Nonlinear Behaviour of Guyed Transmission Tower under Downburst Loading”, The 2nd International Conference on Vibration, Structural Engineering and Measurement (ICVSEM2012), Keynote Speaker, Shanghai, China, 2012.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Ansary, A.M. and Jolie, M., “Seismic Analysis of Elevated Composite Conical Tanks”, 10th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM2012), São Paulo, Brazil. 8-13, 2012.

 

  • Jacklin, R. and El Damatty, A.A., “Numerical and Experimental Study of Retrofit System to Increase Uplift Capacity of Light Frame Wood Roofs”, CSCE Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Paper No. STR-1099, 2012.

 

  • Soliman, I., El Damatty, A.A. and Tait, M., “Development and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Structure-Tuned Liquid Damper Model System”, 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, CSCE, Edmonton, Canada, 2012.

 

  • Hassan, M.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Optimum Design Data Base for Cable-stayed Bridges”, 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2012.

 

  • Altalmas, A., El Damatty, A. A. and Hamada, A., “Progressive Failure of Transmission Towers under Tornado Loading”, 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, CSCE, Edmonton, Canada, 2012.

 

  • Darwish, M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Sensitivity of Guyed Transmission Line Towers to Turbulent Downburst Loads”, 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, CSCE, Edmonton, Canada, 2012.

 

  • El Semelawy, M. and El Damatty, A.A., "Modeling the Effect of Innovative Joining Technique on the Behaviour of Precast Concrete Shear Wall ", Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2012.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Seismic Performance of Moment Resisting Steel Frames Retrofitted with GFRP Plates”, 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Paper no. STR-1060, 6-9 2012.

 

  • Siddique, M.A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Improvement of Local Buckling Capacity of Steel Beams through bonding GFRP Plates”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Kingston, Canada, Paper no. 3-45, 22-25 May 2012.

 

  • Alsubaei, F. C. El Damatty, A.A., “Efficiency of Aluminum Foam Sandwich Composites as a Structural Protection Layer against Blast Wave Loads: A State-of-the-Art Review”, 6th Int. Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, Kingston, Canada, 22-25 May 2012.

 

  • El Ansary, A.M., El Damatty, A.A. and Nassef, A.O., “Optimum Shape and Design of Cooling Towers”, ICECE 2011: International Conference on Environmental and Civil Engineering, WASET Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 2011.

 

  • El Semelawy, M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., "Optimum Design of Prestressed Concrete Flat Slab Systems under Gravity Loads", Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 2011 vol. 1, pp. 213-220, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 14-17, 2011.

 

  • Hassan, M.M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “Optimization of Cable Tensioning in Cable-Stayed Bridges”, Annual General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2011.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Hassan, M.M., Shehata, A.Y. and Hamada, A., “Recent Advances in High Intensity Wind Structural Problems”, Seventh Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, 2010.

 

  • Maleki, M., Drysdale, R.G., Hamid, A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Partially Grouted Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls - Experimental Study”, Proceeding of 11th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, 2009- Received the Alan H. Yorkdale Memorial Award for the best paper published in the English concerning clay shale, concrete, or sand-lime offered by the American Standard for Testing Methods (ASTM).

 

  • Maleki, M., Drysdale, R.G., Hamid, A.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Behaviour of Partially Grouted Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls- Numerical Study”, Proceeding of 11th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, 2009.

 

  • Hangan, H., Savory, E., El Damatty, A.A., Galsworthy, J. and Miller, C., “Modeling and Prediction of Failure of Transmission Lines due to High Intensity Winds”, Proceeding of the 2008 Structures Congress- Structures Congress 314, 2008.

 

  • Siddique, M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Improvement of the Local Buckling Capacity of Steel Plates through bonding GFRP Plates”, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures (CIMS 2008), Sydney, Australia, 433-440. 2008.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Marroquin, E., “Behaviour and Design Procedures for Steel Conical Tanks”, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures (ICTWS 2008),Brisbane, Australia, 2: 859-866, 2008.

 

  • Hassan, M., Nassef, A.O. and El Damatty, A.A., “A Coupled Optimization/Finite Element Model for the Design of Cable- Stayed Bridges”, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 2008.

 

  • Darwish, M. M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Dynamic Characteristics of Transmission Line Conductors under Downburst Loading”, Proceedings of the 37th Annual General Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 2008.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Ansary, and Galsworthy, J., “Wind Tunnel Test and Finite Element Analysis of a Hyperbolic Cooling Tower”, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, CSCE, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 2008.

 

  • Hangan, H., Savory, E. El Damatty, A.A., Galsworthy, J. and Miller, C., “Modelling and Prediction of Failure of Transmission Lines due to High Intensity Winds”, Proceeding of the 2008 Structures Congress- Structures Congress, ASCE, 2008.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Tait, M.J., “Tuned Liquid Dampers: An Efficient Tool for Controlling the Vibration of Structures”, 8th International Conference on Multi-Purpose High-Rise Towers and Tall Buildings, Abu Dhabi, Keynote lecture, 2007.

 

  • Shehata, A.Y. and El Damatty, A.A., “Assessment of the Failure of an Electrical Transmission Line Due to a Downburst Event”, Electrical Transmission Conference, ASCE, Alabama, USA, 2006.

 

  •  Tait, M.J., Isyumov, N. and El Damatty, A.A., “Tuned Liquid Dampers to Mitigate Wind-Induced Motions of Buildings”, Structure Congress, ASCE, 2006.

 

  • Malike, M., El Damatty, A.A., Hamid, A.A. and Drysdale, R.G., “Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls Using Smeared Crack Model”, Proceeding of the 10th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Banff, Alberta, 2005.

 

  • Shehata, A.Y. and El Damatty, A.A., “Development of a Numerical Tool to Improve the Design of Transmission Towers by Accounting for Downburst Loading”, Proceeding First Canadian Conference on Effective Design of Structures, Hamilton, Ontario, 2005. Received Best Paper Award.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Hamid, A.A. and Drysdale, R.G., “Development of a Finite Element Program for Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Masonry Buildings”, Proceeding of First Canadian Conference on Effective Design of Structures, Hamilton, Ontario, 2005.

 

  • Shehata, A.Y. and El Damatty, A.A., “Assessment of the Failure of an Electrical Transmission Line Due to a Downburst Event”, Proceeding of the 33th Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Toronto, 2005.

 

  • Rahman, M., Youssef, M.A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Simplified Modeling of the Flexural Behaviour of RC Structures”, Proceeding of the 33th Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Toronto, 2005.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Rahman, M., “Testing and Analysis for Non-Linear Behaviour of Standing Seam Roof”, Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Loughborough, UK, 347-354, 2004.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Saafan M.S., “Assessment of the Buckling Capacity of Liquid Filled Conical Tanks Under Hydrostatic and Seismic Loads”, Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Loughborough, UK, 791-798, 2004.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., “Passive Control of Wind and Earthquake Motions Using Tuned Liquid Dampers”, Proceeding of 1st International Conference on Structural & Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology, Mansoura, Egypt, 2004, Keynote Lecture.

 

  • Abushagur, M. and El Damatty, A.A., “Testing of Steel Sections Retrofitted Using FRP Sheets”, Proceeding of the 31th Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, NB, GCF 539, 2003.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Rahman, M. and Ragheb, O., “Testing and Analysis of Standing Seam Steel Roofs”, Proceeding of the 31th Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, NB, GCF 541, 2003.

 

  • Nehdi, M., Duquette, J. and El Damatty, A.A., “High-Performance Rice Husk Ash Produced Using a Novel Technology”, Proceeding of International Conference on Performance of Construction Materials, 1: 261-270, Cairo, Egypt, 2003.

 

  • Allouche, E.N., Gilchrist, A. El Damatty, A.A., Rahman, M. and Aubin, R.S., “Laboratory and full scale testing of an innovative restrained joint for PVC pipes”, Pipelines 2002, ASCE, Cleveland, Ohio, 2002.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., “Recent Development in Analysis and Design of Elevated Conical Tank Under Hydrostatic and Seismic Loads”, Proceeding of the Tenth International Colloquium on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Keynote Lecture, F03LEC01, 2002.

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Equivalent Mechanical Model Simulating Dynamic Characteristics of Conical Steel Tanks”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, ST 100, 2002.

 

  • Tait, M.J., El Damatty, A.A. and Isyumov, N., “The Dynamic Properties of a Tuned Liquid Damper Using an Amplitude Dependent Tuned Mass Damper”, CSCE Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, ST 99, 2002.

 

  • Gerges, R.R. and El Damatty, A.A., “Large Displacement Analysis of Curved Beams”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada, ST 100, 2002.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A, “Behaviour and Design Procedure for Water-Filled Steel Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the First International Conference of Steel and Composite Structures, 2:1353-1360, Pusan, Korea, 2001.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Sweedan, A.M.I., “Advances in Seismic Analysis of Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks”, First International Conference of Steel and Composite Structures, 2: 1361-1368, Pusan, Korea, 2001.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A. and Marroquin, E., “Design Procedure for Stiffened Water-Filled Steel Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada, A13, 2001.

 

  • Tait, M.J., El Damatty, A.A. and Isyumov, N., “The Effectiveness of a Tuned Liquid Damper”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada, A63, 2001.

 

  • Marroquin, E. and El Damatty, A.A., “Stability of Stiffened Liquid-Filled Tanks”, Proceeding of the 3rd Structural Speciality, CSCE, London, Ontario, Canada, 7-14, 2000.

 

  • Sweedan, A.M.I. and El Damatty, A.A., “Shake Table Testing of Conical Tank Models”, Proceeding of the 3rd Structural Speciality, CSCE, London, Ontario, Canada, 177-184, 2000.

 

  • Awad, A.S. and El Damatty, A.A., “Thermal Stress Values for the Design of FRP Chimneys”, Proceeding of the 3rd Structural Speciality, CSCE, London, Ontario, Canada, 216-223, 2000.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Tang, L.M., “The Sloshing Response of Conical Tanks”, World Conference of Earthquake Engineering, New Zealand, Paper 966, Topic 7, 2000.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Attar, M. and Korol, R.M., “A Simplified Design Method for Steel Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Regina, SA, Canada, 135-144, 1999.

 

  • Awad, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Damping of Glass-Reinforced Vinyl Ester Composite”, Proceeding of the CSCE Conference, Regina, SA, Canada, 145-154, 1999.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., El Attar, M. and Korol, R.M., “Critical Imperfection Shape for the Inelastic Stability of Conical Tanks”, Proceeding of the 2nd Structural Speciality, CSCE, Halifax, NS, Canada, 167-176, 1998.

 

  • Mikhail, A. and El Damatty, A.A., “Large Displacement Formulation for Consistent Laminated Shell Element”, Proceeding of the 2nd Structural Speciality, CSCE, Halifax, NS, Canada, 471-480, 1998.

 

  • Awad, A., El Damatty, A.A. and Vickery, B.J., “Sensitivity of FRP Chimneys to A cross-Wind Oscillations”, Proceeding of the 2nd Structural Speciality, CSCE, Halifax, NS, 583-592, 1998.

 

  • Jones, N., Pettit, C., Wilson, J.C. and El Damatty, A.A., “Dynamics of a Cable-Stayed Bridge During Construction”, Proceedings of the Fourth National Workshop on Bridge Research in Progress, Buffalo, New York, 381-387, 1996.

 

  • Daali, M.L., EL Damatty, A.A. and Korol, R.M., “Shell Element Modelling of Strengthened W-Shaped Beams for Ductile Frames”, Proceedings of the 1st Structural Speciality Conference, CSCE, Edmonton, Alberta, 1069-1081, 1996.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., “Seismic Analysis of Conical Water Tanks”, Proceedings of the Seventh Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Montreal, Quebec, pp. 213-220, 1995.

 

  • El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., “Non-linear Dynamic Extension of Consistent Shell Element”, Proceedings of the Engineering Mechanics Symposium, CSCE, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 4:179-184, 1994.

 

  •  El Damatty, A.A., Korol, R.M. and Mirza, F.A., “Stability of Imperfect Liquid-Filled Conical Tanks”, Proceedings of the Engineering Mechanics Symposium, CSCE, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 4:430-436, 1994