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Dr Alireza Mohyeddin

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5201
Facsimile: +61 8 6304 5493
Email: a.mohyeddin@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO5.245  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3487-3016

Alireza is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering.

Dr Mohyeddin received a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, a Masters Degree in Earthquake Engineering from The University of Tehran and a PhD in Structural Engineering from The University of Melbourne. He joined the School of Engineering at ECU in 2012. He was the Course/Discipline Coordinator of all the undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) courses across the Discipline of Civil and Environmental as well as Maritime Engineering between 2013 and 2019.

Dr Mohyeddin established the Structural Engineering Research Laboratory at ECU, and was the Project Manager of a multi-million plan for this laboratory that was successfully commissioned in Dec 2016. He was also the Lead Engineer of the Modular Reaction Frame design project as well as a Steel Base-Frame design project for SER Laboratory. Dr Mohyeddin is a Standards Australia Committee Member, ME-029-00-03 AS 5216:2021, and a member of Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council (AEFAC) Standard Development Committee that developed the Australian first standard on the design of post-installed fasteners in concrete, AS 5216, originally published as a Standards Australia Technical Specification, TS 101.

He is the facilitator of the research collaboration between ECU and Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety (CDMPS) based at The University of Melbourne. Prior to joining the academia, he worked as a Project Coordinator and a Structural Engineer for more than 6 years, where he was involved in many aspects of civil engineering profession from analysis and design of Steel and RC structures to project coordination.

Research areas and interests

  • Structural performance of fasteners
  • Structural interaction between masonry infill panels and frames
  • Finite Element Modelling of masonry and reinforced-concrete materials
  • Low carbon and sustainable construction materials

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne, 2011.
  • Master's Degree of Civil Engineering - Earthquake, Iran, 2001.
  • Bachelor Degress of Civil Engineering, Iran, 1997.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Thambiratnam, DP., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2024). Lateral load response of semi-interlocking mortarless masonry-infilled frames. Structures, 61(2024), article number 105998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.105998.
  • Mansour, A., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2024). Load-bearing behaviour of anchors in fibre-reinforced concrete – A state of the art review. Journal of Building Engineering, 91(2024), article number 109580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109580.

Journal Articles

  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Thambiratnam, DP., Zahra, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2023). Behaviour And Material Properties Of Versaloc Semi-Interlocking Mortarless Masonry. Materials and Structures, 56(1), article number 17. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-023-02102-2.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Tensile performance of cast-in headed anchors in ambient-temperature cured fly ash-based geopolymer concretes with varying fracture energies. Engineering Structures, 282(TBD), article number 115827. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.115827.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2023). Influence of surface cracking, anchor head profile, and anchor head size on cast-in headed anchors in geopolymer concrete. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 17(8), 1163-1187. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-023-0987-5.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Predictive models for concrete cone capacity of cast-in headed anchors in geopolymer concrete. Engineering Structures, 285(TBD), article number 116025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116025.

Conference Publications

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2023). Mode I fracture energy of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Proceedings of Concrete Institute of Australia Biennial National Conference (8 pages). Online.

Journal Articles

  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J. (2022). Tensile behaviour of cast-in headed anchors in ambient-temperature cured geopolymer concrete. Engineering Structures, 266(1 September 2022), article number 114643. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114643.

Journal Articles

  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2021). Behaviour of sandy soil reinforced with geotextile having partially and fully wrapped ends. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement, 174(1), 29-41. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrim.18.00102.
  • Karmokar, T., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lee, J., Paraskeva, T. (2021). Concrete cone failure of single cast-in anchors under tensile loading–A literature review. Engineering Structures, 243(15 September 2021), Article number 112615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112615.

Journal Articles

  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). Optimum burial depth of geosynthetic reinforcement within sand bed based on numerical investigation. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 14(1), 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2017.1404202.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Aria, S., Lee, J. (2020). Effect of thread profile on tensile performance of screw anchors in non-cracked concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 237(20 March 2020), Article number 117565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117565.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J., Hafsia, M., Saremi, M. (2020). Adverse effect of too-small edge distances on tensile capacity of screw anchors. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 21(1), 94-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2019.1707150.

Conference Publications

  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Zahra, T., Thambiratnam, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). A Review of Experimental and Analytical Studies on Masonry Infilled-Frames Subjected to Lateral Loads. Proceedings of Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2020 Conference (104-117). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES). https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/10227.
  • Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Zahra, T., Thambiratnam, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2020). Seismic Design of Masonry-Infilled Frames: a Review of Codified Approaches. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction: Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Principles in Structural Engineering and Construction (STR-48-1 to STR-48-6). ISEC Press. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2020.7(2).STR-48.

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2019). Failure modes and tensile strength of screw anchors in non-cracked concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 221(10 October 2019), 501-513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.096.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Tensile behaviour of geotextile reinforcement within the sandy soil supporting a loaded footing. Geotechnique Letters, 9(1), 59-65. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgele.18.00169.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Numerical investigation of wraparound geotextile reinforcement technique for strengthening foundation soil. International Journal of Geomechanics, 19(4), article no. 04019003. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001361.

Conference Publications

  • Kou, Y., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Effect of Width of Geosynthetic Reinforcement within the Granular Cover on the Load Distribution over the Tunnel Lining. Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 (52-59). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95645-9_6.
  • Sahoo, P., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2019). Slope Stability of Tailing Dam Under Seismic Excitation. Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 (76-82). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95792-0_7.

Journal Articles

  • Kou, Y., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Experimental investigation for pressure distribution on flexible conduit covered with sandy soil reinforced with geotextile reinforcement of varying widths. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 80(1), 151-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.06.012.
  • Sahoo, P., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Analytical expressions for determining the stability of cohesionless soil slope under generalized seismic conditions. Journal of Mountain Science, 15(7), 1559–1571. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-017-4780-6.
  • Yaghoubi, J., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Effects of addition of waste tyre fibres and cement on the engineering behaviour of Perth sand. Geomechanics and Geoengineering: an international journal, 13(1), 42-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2017.1325941.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2018). Tensile capacity of screw anchors due to the pull-out failure mode. Proceedings of fib Congress 2018 (9 pages). https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/8140.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Lee, J. (2018). Structural performance of screw anchors of different types under the tensile loading. fib Congress 2018, Better-Smarter-Stronger, Book of Extended Abstracts and Keynotes (10 pages.). fib. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/5705.
  • Aria, S., Shukla, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2018). Estimation of bearing capacity of geosynthetic-reinforced foundation soil based on increased angle of internal friction concept. 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018 (682-689). Korean Geosynthetics Society. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/5922.

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Dorji, S., Gad, E., Goldsworthy, H. (2017). Inherent limitations and alternative to conventional equivalent strut models for masonry infill-frames. Engineering Structures, 141(15 June 2017), 666-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.03.061.
  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Sims, N., Khiadani, M., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2017). Delineation of riparian vegetation from Landsat multi-temporal imagery using PCA. Hydrological Processes, 31(4), 800-810. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.11054.

Conference Publications

  • Kirch Nienkotter Rocha, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lumantarna, E., Shukla, S. (2017). Sensitivity of the Strut Model for an RC Infill-Frame to the Variations in the Infill Material Properties. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2017 Conference Papers (10p.). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

Journal Articles

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Gad, E., Khandu, R., Yangdon, K., Lee, J., Ismail, M. (2016). Screw anchors installed in early age concrete. Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges (155-160). Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Dorji, S., Gad, E., Goldsworthy, H. (2016). An insight into equivalent strut modelling of infill-RC frames. Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges (387–392). Taylor & Francis Group.

Journal Articles

  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Khiadani, M. (2015). Multivariate detection and attribution of land-cover changes in the Central Pilbara, Western Australia. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 36(10), 2599-2621. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2015.1042595.
  • Kuranchie, A., Shukla, S., Habibi, D., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2015). Utilisation of iron ore tailings as aggregates in concrete. Cogent Engineering, 2(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2015.1083137.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, EF., Maharjan, S. (2014). FE Analysis of RC Frames with and without Masonry Infill Panels. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2014 Conference Papers (10p.). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

Journal Articles

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2013). FE modelling of RC frames with masonry infill panels under in-plane and out-of-plane loading. Engineering Structures, 51(2013), 73-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.01.012.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2013). Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Behaviour of Infill-Frames Under In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Loading. Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal, 16(10), 1729-1747. https://doi.org/10.1260/1369-4332.16.10.1729.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2010). FE Modelling of RC Frames under in-Plane Lateral Loads. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2010 Conference Papers (1-8). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

Journal Articles

  • Kafle, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Wibowo, A. (2008). A report on the visit to the region stricken by the Wenchuan Earthquake. Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 8, Appendix B 1-31.

Conference Publications

  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2008). A Review of the Seismic Behaviour of RC Frames with Masonry Infill. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-9). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
  • Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Goldsworthy, H., Gad, E. (2008). The Behaviour of RC Frames with Masonry Infill in Wenchuan Earthquake. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-9). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
  • Wibowo, A., Kafle, B., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Lam, N., Wilson, J., Gad, E. (2008). Damage in the 2008 China Earthquake. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2008 Conference Papers (1-8). Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

Conference Publications

  • Soroushian, A., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Chavan, K., Ivanian, A. (2004). Responses' Convergence for Time Integration Analyses involved in Linearly-Elastic/Perfectly-Plastic Behavior and Impact. Proceedings of the Sixth World Congress on Computational Mechanics in conjunction with the Second Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (1-8). Tsinghua University Press.

Conference Publications

  • Maalek, S., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2002). Three components versus single component excitation in the study of the seismic behaviour of a triple layer grid. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Space Structures (1043-1052). Thomas Telford Publishing.

Research Projects

  • Structural Performance of Composite Sections, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2028, $45,000.
  • Performance of structural anchors in early age concrete - testing and evaluation, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2025, $45,000.
  • Performance of structural anchors in lightweight and high strength concrete, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2021, $19,318.
  • Performance of roof tie-down systems common in WA residential house production, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Grant, 2018, $17,181.
  • Performance of structural anchors in BubbleDeck slabs, Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council, Grant, 2018, $9,090.
  • An Investigation of the Load Bearing Capacity of Structural Anchors in Early Age Concrete, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2014, 2014 ‑ 2015, $25,000.

Research Student Supervision

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Engineered Timber Connections

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Engineering Science, Intrinsic variations in geometric properties of nonlinear equivalent strut models for infill-rc frames
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Tensile Performance of Cast-In Headed Anchors in Geopolymer Concrete

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Load-settlement and stress-strain behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced sandy soil
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical and numerical investigations of soil slopes subjected to seismic loadings
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow characteristics of a transverse water jet into an unconfined water channel
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Effects of lateral inflow on oxygen transfer and hydraulics in open channel flows
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Digital change detection and separation of anthropogenic and natural impacts on ecohydrological conditions in the pilbara region, WA
  • Master of Engineering Science, Behaviour of waste tyre fibre-reinforced cement-stabilised Perth sand
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Load-settlement behaviour of geosynthetic-reinforced granular soil cover over the conduit
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