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Dr. Abdelsalam developed a lightweight protective system to help shallow underground structures withstand blast attacks. Using an advanced validated numerical model, his findings show that these composite reinforced concrete panels, which are inexpensive and easy to repair, help to dissipate blast energy and prevent structures from being damaged.
A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) - graduated in 2020