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Forging New Frontiers

Dr. Hesham Essa, a distinguished figure in the field of structural engineering, has made significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in this domain. Through his extensive research and scholarly publications, Dr. Essa has played a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of structural engineering, garnering recognition and accolades from peers worldwide. Notably, his pioneering work has been instrumental in shaping industry standards, with his research findings being quoted in the CSA Standard S16 (Design of Steel Structures) code. This prominent citation is a testament to the immense impact of Dr. Essa's research, as it directly influences the guidelines and practices followed by structural engineers across various projects. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, Dr. Essa's publications have elevated the understanding and application of structural engineering principles, fostering safer and more efficient construction practices. His unwavering commitment to rigorous research and innovative thinking continues to inspire the next generation of professionals, shaping the future of structural engineering.

Research Publications

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 2000. Proposed provisions for the design of steel beam-columns in S16-2001. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 610-619.

  • Essa, H.S. 1998. New stability equation for columns in unbraced frames. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Techno-Press, S. Korea. Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 411-425.

  • Essa, H.S. 1998. Discussion of “Restraint demand factors and effective lengths of braced columns” by J. Hellesland and R. Bjorhovde. Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. Vol. 124, No. 4, pp. 474.

  • Essa, H.S. 1998. Discussion of “Effective length factor of columns in semirigid and unbraced frames” by N. Kishi, W.F. Chen, and Y. Goto. Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. Vol. 124, No. 10, pp. 1230.

  • Essa, H.S., and Hekal, S.A. 1997. Improved G-factor method for columns in unbraced frames. Scientific Bulletin, Ain Shams University, Egypt. Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 1-18.

  • Essa, H.S. 1997. Stability of columns in unbraced frames. Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 123, No. 7, pp. 952-957.

  • Essa, H.S., and Hekal, S.A. 1996. Optimum bracing of space frames. Proceedings of the Seventh Int. Colloquium on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Ain Shams Univ., Egypt, Dec. 17-19.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1995. Design of steel beams in cantilever suspended span construction. Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 121, No. 11, pp. 1667-1673.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1994. Design of cantilever steel beams: refined approach. Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 120, No. 9, pp. 2623-2636.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1994. Station square revisited: distortional buckling collapse. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 377-381.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1993. Distortional buckling of steel beams. Structural Engineering Report 185, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. 326 pp.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1993. Design of restrained beams against lateral– torsional buckling. Proceedings of the 1993 Can. Soc. of Civil Eng. Conf. Fredericton, New Brunswick, Vol. II, pp. 305-314.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1993. Bracing in cantilever-suspended span construction. Proceedings of the Structural Stability Research Council Conference, Milwaukee, Wis., April 6-7.

  • Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1992. Design of cantilever beams against lateral– torsional buckling. Proceedings of the 1992 Can. Soc. of Civil Eng. Conf. Quebec City, Quebec, Vol. IV, pp. 135-144.

  • Albert, C., Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1992. Distortional buckling of steel beams in cantilever-suspended span construction. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 767-780.

  • Albert, C., Essa, H.S., and Kennedy, D.J.L. 1991. Stability of steel beams in cantilever-suspended span construction. Proceedings of the 1991 Can. Soc. of Civil Eng. Conf. Vancouver, British Columbia, Vol. III, pp. 93-102.

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