Yehia Temsah

Undergraduate Courses

• Structural Modeling
• Reinforced Concrete III
• Tall Buildings
• RC Bridges
• Prestressed Concrete

Graduate Courses

• Computer Analysis of Structures
• Advanced Reinforced Concrete
• Advanced Prestressed Concrete
• Dynamic Behavior of RC Structures

Undergraduate Program

Graduate Studies

• Rima Ibrahim Salloum, “Influence of Openinig in Seismic Response of Structural Walls”, 2003.
• Meheddene Mashaka, “Optimum Selection of Wall-Frame Resisting System in Buildings Subjected to Seismic”, 2005.
• Fadi Ali Haidar, “Dynamic Non-Linear Response Of Reinforced Concrete Plates Subjected to Impact Loads”, 2005.
• Amer M. Elsouri, “Softing of Joints in Reinforced Concerte Structures-A Non-Linear Dynamic Approach”, 2006.
• Lina Jaber, “Numerical Finite Element Modeling of the Effect of Deep Excavations on Near Surface Structures in Urban Area”, 2012.
• Walid Merzeh, “Numerical Modeling of Soil-Structure Interaction due to Twin-‎Tunnel Effect”, 2013.
• Louai Jannoun, “Assessment of Liquefaction and Induced Settlement of a Filled Zone”, 2014.

• Basel Mouslem, “Materials Modeling for Prediction of Creep in High Performance Concrete using Finite Element Software”.
• Mostafa Sammak, “Comparing Structural Resisting Systems in High-Rise Building in Term of Cost Efficiency, Strength and Functionality”.
• Diana Sammak, “Finite Element Analysis of Punching Shear of Concrete Slabs using Damage Plasticity Model”.
• Sandy Chaaban, “Effect of Concrete Creep Behavior on the Shortening of Vertical Structural Elements in High-rise Buildings: Analytical and Numerical Approaches”.
• Ali Jahami, “Characteristics of Shock Waves and its Effect on Structural Elements”.
• Marwa Farhat, “Analytical Investigation of Two-way Reinforced Hinges”.

• Milad El-Khatib, “Analytical Evaluation of Punching Shear Capacity of Post-‎Tensioning Slabs with Inverted U Shaped Reinforced”.
• Lina Jaber, “Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on the Dynamic Behavior of Multi-Story Buildings”.

Research Interests

• Numerical analysis of concrete structures
• Seismic studies of structures
• Tall buildings
• RC and PC bridges

Publications and Seminars

• 1993: “A Numerical Solution for the Time-Dependent Behavior of 3D Concrete Structures”. Proceeding, 5th International RILEM symposium, creep and shrinkage of concrete, Barcelona, Spain, Sept 1993. P.P 535-544
• 1993: “A Comparison Between Experimental and Numerical Data for Concrete Subjected to Variable Strains”. Proc., 5th International Symposium, Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete, September 1993, Barcelona, Spain, p.p 645- 653
• 1997: "Introduction to Building Stability and Bridge Design Book", Book Dar- El-Rateb publishing house- Beirut – Lebanon – P.P190
• 1999: "Seismic Design for Building, Requirements and example", seminar at the Ordre des Ingénieurs, Beirut Lebanon
• 2000: "Comportement Sismique des Voiles en Béton Armé – Etude Energétique et Paramétrique de l’Effet de la Composante Dynamique de l’Effort Normal”.Rapport de Recherche, octobre 2000, CEBTP, France. P.P 21
• 2001: “Dynamic Normal Force Effect on Seismic Behavior of Shear Walls” Fourth International Alexandria Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2-4 April 2001, Alexandria, Egypt, pp.379-388.
• 2001: "Assessment of Concrete Strength Using Permeability Tester", Fourth International Alexandria Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2-4 April 2001, Alexandria, Egypt, pp. 379-388
• 2001: "Structural Assessment for buildings in South Lebanon"; South Lebanon-Urban Challenge in the Era of Liberation Conference. 3-6 April 2001, Beirut, Lebanon
• 2001: "Marble, Onyx & Limestone – The Hidden Treasure”, South Lebanon Urban Challenge in the Era of Liberation, Conference, 3-6 April 2001, Beirut-Lebanon
• 2001: "Enhanced Method for Structural Analysis of Paneled Beams Slabs”; 3rd Jordanian civil Engineering. Conference, 29-31 October 2001 Amman, Jordan.
• 2002: "Slabs Opening Effects on Wind Pressure and Seismic Response of Buildings”. International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, 4-6 March 2002 Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, pp. 609-618
• 2002: “A Review of the Development Length for Reinforcing Steel in High Strength Concrete Beams”. International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, 4-6 March 2002, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon. pp. 601-608
• 2002: “Irregular Seismic Response of Buildings Frame”. The 6th International Conference on Concrete Technology for Developing Countries– Amman, Jordan 2002. pp 941-950
• 2002: “Risque Naturels et Vulnérabilité des Ouvrages en Zone de Montagne”.Rapport de Recherche, octobre 2002, Université Joseph Fourrier (Grenoble1)- Grenoble, France.
• 2003: “Structural Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Subjected to dynamic Loads due to Falling Rocks” EC-Conference, March 2003, Ostrich
• 2003: Masri A., Basha H., Timsah Y., "Dynamic Behavior of Low-Rise Suspended Steel Building Subjected to Time-History Analysis", AICSCE 5, Structural Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21544 Egypt.
• 2004: Berthed-Rambaud Ph., Perrotin P., Timsah Y., Mommessin M., Mougin J.P., Mougi J., and Daudeville L., "Impact of a Reinforced Concrete Roof Slab by Falling tn Rocks: Experiments and Modeling"Rivista Italiana Di Geotechnica.
• 2004: Basha H., Itani M., Masri A., Timsah Y.,"Behavior of Typical Reinforced Concrete Buildings under Earthquake Forces"5th Structural Specialty Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering", Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
• 2005: Chalhoub M., Bouillard P, Verbrugge J.C., Temsah Y.,"Etude du Comportement Statique et Dynarnique, d'un Pieu Isole Implante daps la Sable par Elements Finis”, Proceeding of the International conference on the Applied Numerical Analysis, Beirut, Lebanon.
• 2005: Baalbaki O. Temsah Y. Sabra M., "Influence of Paper and Fibers on Damage and Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Flexural Beams", European Journal of Scientific Research, Vo14, No 3.
• 2007: Baalbaki O, Timsah Y., Massri A., "'Enhancement of the Ductile Behavior of R. C. Frames under Lateral Forces by the Fiber Paper Concrete". Proceeding of the International Engineering Conference of Curtin University of Technology Sarawak, Curtin Campus, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
• 2009: Timsah Y., "On the Influence of Openings in the Seismic Response of Structural Walls”, Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
• 2009: Timsah Y., Basha H., El Souri A., "Softening of Joints in Reinforced Concrete Structures: A Non-Linear Dynamic Approach", Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
• 2010: Timsah Y., "Variation in Core Wall Response to Seismic Forces due to Openings", Seventh Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt.
• 2010: Basha H., Timsah Y., Masry A., and Mashaka M.,"Optimization of Wall-Frame Resisting System in Buildings subjected to Seismic Loads", Seventh Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt.

• 1986-Present:Member, Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects, Beirut.
• 1992-1993: Member, "Groupe d'Etude du Comportement Thermo - Elastique du Béton" - Paris.
• 1995-Present: Member, "Commission de Normalisation des Règles Béton Armé libanais" - Beirut.
• 2003-Present: Member, "Commission Régionale d’Experts (CRE) " de l’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)- Bureau Moyen-Orient, Beyrouth.
• 2005-Present: Member, "Commission d’experts a l’O.D.I de Beyrouth"pour ’élaboration des normes sismique.