Shaurav Alam, Ph.D., P.E.

Journals

Baral, S., Wang, J.X., Alam, S., Patterson, W.B. (2025) Soil Strength Improvement Ability of Spartina alterniflora Established on Dredged Soils in Louisiana Coastal Area. Geotechnics, 5, 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/geotechnics5030045
Paneru, A., Sagar, V., Tarikuzzaman, M., Lynam, J.G., Gordon II, S.T., Alam, S. (2024) Innovative Pavement Materials: Utilizing Corn Stover and Fly Ash in Geopolymers. Environments, 11, 192.https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11090192
Tarikuzzaman, M., Shank, A.M., Agan, E.G., Sagar, V., Lynam, J.G., Gordon Ⅱ, S.T., Alam, S. (2024) Tensile Strength and Porosity of Regolith-based Cement with Human Hair. Front. Space Technol. 5:1448787. https://doi: 10.3389/frspt.2024.1448787
Alam, S., Manzur, T., Matthews, J., Bartlett, C., Allouche, E., Keil, B., Kraft, J. (2024) Experimental and Analytical Investigation on Friction Resistance Force between Buried Coated Pressurized Steel Pipes and Soil. Front. Struct. Civ. Eng. 18, 615–629. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-024-1017-y
Hashm,H., Alam, S., Gordon, S., Kraft, J., Saleh, M. Y., Lvov, Y., Matthews, J., Radadia, A., Weiss, L., Amritphale, S., Bailey, D., Manzur, T. (2023) Halloysite Clay Nanotube Composites as Coating Materials with Enhanced Properties. Construction and Building Materials, 392, 131961, ISSN 0950-0618, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131961.
Hudson, A., Cardenas, H., Matthews, J., Alam, S. (2023) Performance Evaluation of Deteriorated and Rehabilitated Corrugated Metal Pipe Culverts using Multiphysics Simulation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 131, 104827, ISSN 0886-7798, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2022.104827.
Matthews, E.; Kraft, J.; Hossain, G.; Bednar, A.; Laber, C.; Alam, S.; Manzur, T.; Matthews, J.; Howell, J.; Eklund, S. (2022) Air Quality Dispersion Modelling to Evaluate CIPP Installation Styrene Emissions. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 19, 13800. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192113800
Sharma, R., Seetala, N., Clower, W., Amritphale, S., Alam, S., Gordon, S., Matthews, J., Radadia, A.D. Synergistic effect of Mill scale and MoS2 in geopolymer composites for EMI shielding application. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol. 33, pp. 20056-20067, 2022. 03.
Sharma, R., Clower, W., Amritphale, S., Alam, S., Matthews, J., and Radadia, A.D. (2022) Development of Geopolymer Composites for EMI Shielding from Steel Industry Waste. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 03 Feb 2022, 33:4847–4861, DOI: 10.1007/s10854-021-07674-9
Howell, J., Matthews, E., Matthews, J., Alam, S., Bednar, A., Laber, C., and Eklund S. (2021) Styrene Emissions in Steam-Cured CIPP: A Review of Published Data and an Analysis Informed by Exposure Guidelines. ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems - Engineering and Practice. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000620.
Alam, S., Manzur, T., Matthews, J., Bartlett, C., and Allouche, E. (2021) Experimental Evaluation of Deteriorated CMPs Retrofitted by Different Non-invasive Approaches. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering (2021). DOI 10.1007/s12205-021-2236-6
Baten, B., Manzur, T., Torsha, T., and Alam, S. (2021) A Parametric Study with Graphical Approach for Assessing Corrosion Vulnerability of Concrete Mixes in Chloride Environment. Construction and Building Materials. DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125115.
Alam, S., Manzur, T., Eklund, S., Radadia, A., Banjara, A., Johnston, W.P., Hashm, H., Williams, J., and Matthews, J. (2021) Rapid Curing Prospects of Geopolymer Cementitious Composite Using Frontal Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate Monomer. Construction and Building Materials, 309, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125198.
Alam, S., Manzur, T., Borquist, E., Williams, J., Rogers, C., Hall, D., Patterson, B.W., Higuera, J., Eklund, E., Wang, J., and Matthews, J. (2021) In-situ Assessment of Soil-root Bonding Strength to Aid in Preventing Soil Erosion. Soil and Tillage Research. Volume 213, 2021, 105140, ISSN 0167-1987, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2021.105140.
Azimi M. A., Matthews, J., Bagherpour, A., Alsadi, A., Kraft, J., Alam, S., Campos, U. (2021) Mechanical Properties of Novel Reinforced Spray in Place Pipe Material With Potential Fully Structural Performance Application. Frontiers in Water. Volume 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2021.732845.
Kumar, N., Amritphale, S., Matthews, J., Lynam, J., Alam, S., and Abdulkareem, O. (2021) Synergistic utilization of diverse industrial wastes for reutilization in steel production and their geopolymerization potential. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 18 Apr 2021, 126:728-736, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2021.04.008.
Campos, U., Hall, D., Azimi, M., Matthews, J., Alam, S., Morgan, C., Baghi, H. (2020) Experimental and numerical analysis of the assembly and disassembly of an interlocking joint with large diameter pipe applications, TUST, Volume 98, 2020, 103332, ISSN 0886-7798, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2020.103332.
Azimi, M., Campos, U. A., Matthews, J., Lu, H., Tehrani, F., Sun, S., and Alam, S. (2019) Experimental and Numerical Study on Cyclic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Exterior Connections with Rectangular Spiral Reinforcement. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol 146(3), pp. 04019219, https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)st.1943-541x.0002506
Alam, S., Banjara, A., Wang, J., Patterson, W.B. and Baral, S. (2018) Novel Approach in Sampling and Tensile Strength Evaluation of Roots to Enhance Soil for Preventing Erosion. OJSS, 8:12, DOI: 10.4236/ojss.2018.812024
Matthews, J., Allouche, E., Vladeanu, G. and Alam, S. (2018) Multi-segment Trenchless Technology Method Selection Algorithm for Buried Pipelines. TUST, 73, 295-301, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.01.001
Alam, S., Matthews, J., Sterling, R., Allouche, E., Selvakumar, A., Condit, W., Kampbell, E., and Downey, D. (2018) Evaluation of Testing Methods for Tracking CIPP Liners’ Life-cycle Performance. Cogent Engineering, 5:1, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2018.1463594.
Alam, S., Eklund, S., Allouche, E. N. and Ng Yun Poy, D. (2017) Thermo-Cyclic Degradation Evaluation of Sewer CIPP Resin by ASTM Standard Tests and Raman Spectroscopy. ASTM MPC, 6:1, 121-132, DOI: 10.1520/MPC20160109.
Shahriar, M. M, Wang, J. X., Alam, S. and Patterson, W.B. (2016) Soil-binding Ability of Vegetation Roots in Enhancing Erosion Resistance of a Shallow Slope. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 10:4, 409-417, https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2016.1168608
Sterling, R., Alam, S., Allouche, E., Condit, W., Matthews, J., and Downey, D. (2016) Studying the Life-cycle Performance of Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation Liners in North America. Procedia Engineering, 165: 251-258, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.11.797
Alam, S., Sterling, R., Allouche, E. N., Condit, W., Matthews, J., Selvakumar, A., and Simicevic, J. (2015) A Retrospective Evaluation of the Performance of Liner Systems used to Rehabilitate Municipal Gravity Sewers. TUST, 50, 451-464, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2015.08.011.
Allouche, E. N., Alam, S., Simicevic, J., Sterling, R., Condit, W., Matthews, J., and Selvakumar, A. (2014) A Pilot Study for Retrospective Evaluation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehabilitation of Municipal Gravity Sewers. TUST, 39, 82-93, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2012.02.002.

Journals Under Review

Alam, S., Manzur, T., Hudson, A. (YEAR) Experimental Data Based Simulation of Impact Resistance of F-type Barrier for Parametric Study. Preparing for Engineering Structures.
Kraft, J., Alam, S., Manzur, T., Morgan, C., Matthews, J., and Azimi, M. A. (YEAR) Alternative Approach for Assessment of Creep Retention of Pressurized Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Pipe Materials. Preparing for Pressure Vessels and Piping.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

Gordon, S., Chakma, T., Hesser, M., Kraft, J., Alam, S., Eklund, S., Mathews, E., Matthews, J. (2024). Styrene Emission Evaluation – An Innovative Controlled Test Setup. No Dig Conference, April 14 -18, Providence, RI.
Chakma, T., Gordon, S., Alam, S., Matthews, J. (2024) Exploring Rapid Solidifying Fly Ash Cementitious Materials for Making Structural Components. 2024, Center for Applied Energy Research World of Coal Ash Proceedings, May 13-16, Grand Rapid, MI.
Kraft, J., Alam, S., Mathews, J. (2023) Alternative Approach for Assessment of Hydraulic Design Basis for Pressure Pipe Liners. No Dig Conference. April 30 - May 04, Portland, OR.
Wells, J., Kraft, J., Mathews, J., Alam, S., Mathews, E. (2023) Breakthrough Time of Styrene Emissions Through Various CIPP Coating Materials. 2023 Dig Show Proceedings (Portland, OR). Oregon: North American Society for Trenchless Engineering.
Kraft, J., Wells, J., Alam, S., Mathews, E., Mathews, J., Eklund, S. (2022) Analysis of VOC Emissions in CIPP Storage Units. (2022) No Dig Conference, April 10 -14, Minneapolis, MN.
Hawa, H., Kraft, J., Alam, S., Eklund, S., and Matthews, J. (2021) Frontal Polymerization Technique – An Innovative Approach for Curing CIPP Resin, No Dig Conference, March 28-April 01 in Orlando, FL
Howel, J., Mathews E., Mathews, J., Banjara, A., Kraft. J., Alam, S., Eklund, S., Hossain, G., Hashm, H. (2020) Environmental Impact Evaluation of Steam-Cured CIPP Rehabilitation. No Dig Conference, April 05 - 09, Denver, CO.
Bivens, V., Alam, S., and Matthews, J. (2020) Flexible Geopolymer Mortar for Semi-Rigid Pipes, No-Dig Conference, April 5-9, 2020, Denver, CO.
Alam, S., Kraft, J., Matthews, J., Kozman, D., Chandler, M. and Donohue, B. (2019) Creep Evaluation of GFRP Pressurized Pipe Materials. No-Dig Conference, March 17-21, Chicago, IL.
Baral, S., Wang, J., Alam, S., and Patterson, W.B. (2019) Experimental and Analytical Studies on the Root Reinforcement Effect of a Grass Species, Spartina alterniflora. Geo-Congress, March 24-29, Philadelphia, USA.
Campos, U., Hall, D., Matthews, J., Morgan, C., Alam, S., and Baghi, H., Overview of the Geometric Parameters of a Press-Fit Interlocking Mechanism: Experimental and FEA Analysis of Steel Pipe Joint. ASCE Pipeline Conference, July 15-18, 2018, Toronto, Canada.
Alam, S., Johnston, W., Kraft, J., Matthews, J., and Eklund, S., Curing Method - Heat or UV! Potential effect on CIPP resin properties. No-Dig Conference, March 25-29, 2018, Palm Springs, CA.
Campos, U., Hall, D., Alam, S., Morgan, C., Matthews, J., and Baghi, H., Evaluation of Interlocking Joint Mechanism Used in Auger Boring Pipe Casings. No-Dig Conference, March 25-29, 2018, Palm Springs, CA.
Alam, S., Campos, U., Hang, Z., Experimental Investigation of Fluidic Drag on PVC Pipes. No-Dig Conference, April 9-13, 2017, Washington D.C., VA.
Alam, S., Condit, W., Matthews, J., and Selvakumar, A., Testing and Performance Evaluation of an Internal Pipe Sealing System. No-Dig Conference, March 20-24, 2016, Dallas, TX.
Alam, S., Ehsani, M., and Allouche, E., Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sandwich Construction FRP Pipe. No-Dig Conference, March 20-24, 2016, Dallas, TX.
Alam, S., Allouche, E.N., Sterling, R., Yan, Y., Selvakumar, A., Condit, W., and Matthews J., Building a Database for Life Cycle Performance Assessment of Trenchless Technologies. No-Dig Conference, March 15-19, 2015, Denver, CO.
Selvakumar, A. and Alam, S., Building a Database for Life Cycle Performance Assessment of Water and Wastewater Rehabilitation Technologies. Collection Systems Conference, Cincinnati, OH, April 19 - 22, 2015. Water Environment Federation, Alexandria, VA, 2015.
Roy, A., Bartlett, C., Alam, S., Allouche E, and Grothala R., Cost Effective Lining Technology for Sealing and Rehabilitation of Deteriorated HVAC Ducts. ASHRAE Conference, 2014, Seattle, WA.
Allouche, E.N., Alam, S., Bartlett C., Sherpa, A., and Keil, B. Experimental Evaluation of Soil-Pipe Friction Coefficients for Coated Steel Pipes. ASCE Pipelines Conference, ASCE Pipeline Division, Fortworth, TX, June 23 – 26, 2013.
Al-Masud, M., Alam, S., and Allouche E.N., Stress Concentrations Induced by Thermal Loads in Glass-Fiber Reinforced Liner with Geometric Imperfection. No-Dig Conference, March 3-7, 2013, Sacramento, CA.
Dhakal, M., Al-Masud, M., Alam, S., Montes, C., Allouche, E., and Saber, A., Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Full Scale Geopolymer Concrete Median Barrier. WOCA, Lexington, Kentucky, April 22-25, 2013.
Selvakumar, A., Tafuri, A.N. Allouche, E.N., and Alam, S., Retrospective Evaluation of Cured-In-Place-Pipe Liners. 4th EWA/WEF/JSWA Specialty Conference, July 28-29, 2012, Tokyo, Japan.
Allouche, E.N., Alam, S., Sterling, R., and Condit, W., Forensic Investigation of CIPP Liners. No-Dig Conference, March 27-31, 2011, Washington, D.C., 12 p., NASTT, VA. – Winner of the Best Paper in Rehab Category.
Alam, S., Allouche, E.N. Selvakumar, A., Sterling, R., Condit, W., Matthews, J. and Fields, K., Retrospective Study of CIPP Liners used for Rehabilitation in Columbus, Ohio and Denver, Colorado. Water Environment Federation Collections, Raleigh, NC, June 12-15, 2011.
Alam, S., Dulam, R., and Allouche, E.N., Performance of Fiber-Reinforced CIPP Liner at the Location of Ring Fractures when Subjected to Angular Displacement. No-Dig Conference, March 27-31, 2011, Washington, D.C., 10 p., NASTT, VA.
Alam, S. and Allouche, E.N., Experimental Investigation of Pipe Soil Friction Coefficients for Direct Buried PVC Pipes. ASCE Pipelines Conference, ASCE Pipeline Division, Keystone, CO, Aug. 28 – Sep. 1., 2010.
Alam, S., Allouche, E.N., Eklund, S., and Simicevic, J., Bench- and Full-Scale Testing of CIP Liners Subjected to Elevated Temperature. No-Dig Conference, May 2-7, 2010, Chicago, IL, 10 p., NASTT, VA.
Allouche, E.N., Alam, S., Juran, I., Dino, Y.P. Ng., and Hranicka, A.J., Hot Sewers – Experimental evaluation of CIP lining systems for high temperature applications in sewer. No-Dig Conference, March 29-April 3, 2009, Toronto, Canada.
Alam, S.Z., Computation and Visualization of Fatigue Behavior of Nodes Under Multi-Axial Out-Of-Phase Loading in An Efficient Way. 10th ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming. Zaragoza, Spain. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 907, pp. 1372-1377 (2007).
Mahmudur, R. and Alam, S.Z., Experimental Investigation and Analytical Simulation of Deflection Behavior of Continuous RC Beams. EASEC-10, August 03- 05, 2006, AIT, Thailand.
Alam, S.Z. and Mahmudur, R., Computation of Fatigue Behavior of Structures. EASEC-10, August 03- 05, 2006, AIT, Thailand.
Alam, S.Z. and Manzur, T., Investigation of Fatigue Behavior of Structures. 3rd Annual Paper Meet and International Conference on Civil Engineering, 2005, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rank, E., Düster, A., and Alam, S.Z., Adaptive computation of thin-walled structures based on high order solid finite elements. WCCM VI in conjunction with APCOM’04, Beijing, China, 2004.

Book Chapters

Shaurav Alam, Stephen Gordon, Blake Bassett, Kevin Cobb, Brandon Jefferson, Nnamdi Nwoha, Tanvir Manzur, Kelly Crittenden, John Matthews. (2025). Three-Dimensional Printing of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Materials. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_2#DOI

Peer Reviewed Reports

EPA and BMI, Contract No. EP-C-05-057 Task Order No. 58 - A Retrospective Evaluation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Used in Municipal Gravity Sewers – 5 reports.
NYSERDA, Development of a low cost rehabilitation method for HVAC ducts.
Northwest Pipe Company, Effect of bedding materials on a buried coated steel pipes.
The Charles Machine Works Inc., Experimental evaluation of a newly developed partial compaction back reamer.
LA Board of Regents, Enhancement of Structural Laboratory.
Applied Felts Inc., Burst testing of resin impregnated fiber glass liner.
LTRC, Development of High Strength Super Light Weight Concrete for Transportation Infrastructures.