Publications

 

1. Refereed Journals

  1. N. Hu, Y. Zemba, H. Fukunaga, H. Wang and A. Elmarakbi, 2007, "Stable Numerical Simulations of Propagations of Complex Damages in Composite Structures Under Transverse Loads". Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 67, No. 3-4, pp. 752-765.

  2. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2007, "Mathematical Modeling of Vehicle Crash With Emphasis on the Dynamic Response Analysis of Extendable Cubic Nonlinear Dampers Using IHBM”. Proceeding of the IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering,  Vol. 221, No.2, pp.143-156.

  3. A. Elmarakbi, 2007, "A Simple and Effective Method to Predict the Occupant Dynamic Response under Sudden Impulse Loads". International Journal of Automotive Technology, Vol. 7, No. 7, pp. 769-776.

  4. A.  Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, 2006, “Frontal Impact Finite Element Modeling to Develop FRP Energy Absorbing Pole Structure”.  International Journal of Automotive Technology,  Vol. 7, No. 5, pp. 555-564.

  5. A. Elmarakbi, K. Sennah, M. Samaan and P. Siyira, 2006, “Crashworthiness of Motor Vehicle and Traffic Light  Pole in Frontal Collisions”. The ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol.132, No.9, pp.722-733.

  6. A. Elmarakbi, K. Sennah, P. Siriya and A. Emam, 2006, “Parametric Effects on the Performance of Traffic Light Poles  in Vehicle Crashes”. International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol.11, No. 3, pp. 217-229.

  7. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu,2006, “Crash Analysis and Modeling of Two Vehicles in Frontal Collisions using Two Types of Smart Front-End Structures: An Analytical Approach using IHBM”. International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 467-483.

  8. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2005, “The Effects of Extendable Hydraulic Dampers on Vehicle Crashworthiness in Various Collision Events”. The Transaction of Society of Automotive Engineers in Japan, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 193-198.

  9. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2005,  “Crashworthiness Improvement of Vehicle-to-Rigid Fixed Barrier in Full Frontal Impact  using Novel Vehicle's Front-End Structures”. International Journal of Automotive Technology, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 491-499.

  10. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2004, “Dynamic Analysis of Smart Structures for Vehicle-to Vehicle Frontal Collision   Alleviation”. The Transaction of Society of Automotive Engineers in Japan, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 151-156.

  11. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2004,  “Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Smart Vehicle Structures for Frontal Collision  improvement”. International Journal of Automotive Technology, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 247-255.

  12. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, 2004, “Vehicle-to-Vehicle Compatibility: Theoretical Foundation, Numerical Analysis  and Optimization”. The Transaction of Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 355-374.

  13. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, “Incremental Harmonic Balance Method for Analysis of Standard/Smart Vehicles-to-Rigid  Barrier Frontal Collision”.  International Journal of Vehicle Safety, Vol. 3, No. 2. (In Press).

  14. D. Pan, A. Elmarakbi, M. Chen and N. Hu “Multistep Instrumented Indentation: An Experimental Approach to Probe Deformation-Induced Microstructural Evolution”. Acta Materialia. (Submitted).

  15. N. Hu, Y. Zemba, H. Fukunaga and A. Elmarakbi  "A New Cohesive Model for Simulating Delamination Propagation in Composite Laminates under Transverse Loads". Journal of the Mechanics and Physics in Science. (Submitted).

 

2. Refereed Conferences

  1. A. Elmarakbi, N. Hu and H. Fukunaga, "Adaptive Rate-Dependent Interface Models: Formulation and Numerical Analysis of Progressive Delaminations in Composite Materials." Proc. of International Conference on Advanced Technology in Experimental Mechanics, ATEM'07, Fukuoka, Japan, 12-14 Septemeber,2007, 5 pages.

  2. A. Elmarakbi, N. Hu, and H. Fukunaga, "A New Rate-Dependent Cohesive Model for Simulating Dynamic Composite Delamination." Proc. of 16th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-16, Kyoto, Japan, 8-13 July, 2007, 8 pages.

  3. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Studying the Effects of Non-Extendable Hydraulic Absorbers with Cubic Nonlinear Characteristics on the Vehicle Dynamic Response under High Speed Impacts." FISITA 2006 World Automotive Congress, Yokohama, Japan, 22-27 October, 2006, 13 pages.

  4. A. Elmarakbi, N. Hu, and H. Fukunaga, "Implementation of New Adaptive Cohesive Elements for the Simulation of Delamination in Composite Materials in LS-DYNA." 5th LS-DYNA Forum 2006, Ulm, Germany, 12-13 October, 2006, 12 pages.

  5. A. Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, "Evaluation of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Traffic Light Pole Involved in Vehicle Collisions." Proc. of Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIV, Fredericton, NB, Canada, 5-8 June, 2005, 10 pages.

  6. A. Elmarakbi, V. Matej and K. Sennah, "Finite Element Simulation of an Improved Traffic W-Shape Guardrail System in Vehicle Collision." Proc. of Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIV, Fredericton, NB, Canada, 5-8 June, 2005, 7 pages.

  7.  A. Elmarakbi, K. Sennah and M. Chapman, "Analysis of Vehicle Passenger Compartment/ Occupant Interaction in Frontal Impact using Mathematical Model Methodology." Proc. of Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIV, Fredericton, NB, Canada, 5-8 June, 2005, 10 pages.

  8. A.  Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance using Smart Structures." 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria, 6-9 June, 2004.

  9.  A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Crash Analysis and Safety Criteria for Child and Adult Occupants." 7th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria, 6-9 June, 2004.

  10. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety in Frontal Impacts Using an Extendable Smart Structure." Proc. of CSME Forum 2004, Symposium on Advanced Vehicle System,  London, Ontario, Canada, 1-4 June, 2004, pp. 936-944.

  11. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Towards the Optimum Solution of Vehicle Compatibility: A Numerical Study Using a Fixed Smart Structure." Proc. of FISITA 2004 World Automotive Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 23-27 May, 2004, Paper No. 2004SC40, 9 pages.

  12. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Frontal Impact Enhancement Using Extendable Energy Absorbers." Proc. of FISITA 2004 World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 23-27 May, 2004, Paper no. 2004U109, 13 pages.

  13. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle to-Barrier in Frontal Collisions: Vehicle Safety and Occupant protection Performance." Proc. of 2004 JSAE Annual Congress, Yokohama, Japan, 19-21 May, 2004, Paper No. 20045448, pp. 23-28.

  14. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu,  "Numerical Analysis and Optimization of Vehicle Compatibility Using a Smart Vehicle Structure." Proc. of International Body Engineering Conference, IBEC,  Chiba, Japan, 27-29 October, 2003, Paper No. 20037079. Also, SAE Paper No. 2003-01-2802, pp. 699-704.

  15. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Numerical Simulations of Smart-Standard Vehicles Collision Improvement: Crashworthiness Optimization." Proc. of Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference XIII, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 8-11 June, 2003, 12 pages.

  16. K. Sennah, M. Samaan and A. Elmarakbi, "Impact Performance of Flexible Guardrail Systems using LS-DYNA." Proc. of 4th European LS-DYNA Conference, Ulm, Germany, 22-23 May, 2003, 9 pages.

  17. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Smart Vehicle Structures for Offset Frontal Collision Improvement." Proc. of 19th  Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1-6 June, 2003, pp. 248-249.

  18. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Investigation and Analysis of Vehicle Compatibility in Full Frontal Impact." Proc. of 19tth  Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1-6 June, 2003, pp. 250-251.

  19. M. Samaan, A. Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, "Vehicle Structure Impact with Highway Hardware."  Proc. of 19th  Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1-6 June, 2003, pp. 254-255.

  20. A.  Elmarakbi, M. Samaan and K. Sennah, "Crash Energy Management of Vehicle/Pole Structure in Frontal Impact." Proc. of CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 21-24 May, 2002, 6 pages.

  21. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Variable Parameters Affecting Dynamic Buckling Behaviour of Thin Circular Tube." Proc. of CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 21-24 May, 2002, 10 pages.

  22. A. Elmarakbi, H. El-Hage and S. Bhattacharjee, "Multiaxial Fatigue Crack Initiation by Strain Energy Density using Finite Element Method." Proc. of CSME Forum 2002, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 21-24 May, 2002, 9 pages.

  23.  M. Samaan, A. Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, " Crashworthiness: Numerical Simulation of Vehicle-Steel Pole Crash. " Proc. of 7th  International LS-DYNA Users Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, USA, 19-21 May, 2002, pp. 29-34.

  24. A. Elmarakbi, C. Zang and S. Bhattacharjee, "Crashworthiness of Vehicle Structures for Variable Size Occupants." Proc. of 18th  Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, 3-7 June, 2001, pp. 95-96.

  25.  B. Budkowska and A. Elmarakbi, "Width-Dependent Characteristics of Pile/Soil System Subjected to Bending-Material Identification." Proc. of 7th Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics, PACAM VII, Temuco, Chile, 2-5 January, 2002, 4 Pages.

  26.  B. Budkowska and A. Elmarakbi, "Shear Effects of Soil Response in Analysis of Laterally Loaded Piles."  Proc. of 18th  Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, 3-7 June, 2001, pp. 221-222.

  27.  B.  Budkowska and A.  Elmarakbi, "The Assessment of Shear Effect of Soil in Analysis of Laterally Loaded Piles." Proc. of International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-4 April, 2001, pp. 755-762.

 

3. Posters

  1. A.Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, "An Optimum Structural Response of Light Pole-Vehicle Impact using FRP Composite materials." The 2005 NCE-AUTO21 Annual Scientific Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 20 June, 2005.

  2. A.Elmarakbi and K. Sennah, "Finite Element Modeling and Simulation of a Vehicle Impacting a Modified Road Restraint." The 2005 NCE-AUTO21 Annual Scientific Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 20 June, 2005.

  3. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Enhancement of Vehicle Occupant Safety Performance using Smart Structures." 7th  World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria, 6-9 June, 2004. 

  4. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, " Crash Analysis and Safety Criteria for Child and Adult Occupants." 7th  World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Vienna, Austria, 6-9 June, 2004. 

  5. A. Elmarakbi and J. Zu, "Towards the Optimum Solution of Vehicle Compatibility: A Numerical Study Using a Fixed Smart Structure."  FISITA 2004 World Automotive Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 23-27 May, 2004.

 

4. Technical Reports

  1. A. Elmarakbi, H. El-Hage and S.  Bhattacharjee, "High Cycle Fatigue Lives of Mascotech Company Rods #2383 and #2354: Experimental and Finite Element Investigations." Mascotech, USA, 2001, 20 pages.

 

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