Technical Publications

 

1. Ahmad, I., and S. Azhar, “Temperature Variation in Drilled Shaft Concrete and its Effect on Slump Loss,” Florida Department of Transportation, 2003.

 

2. Ahmad, I., S. Azhar, and J. Sobanjo, “Lumps and Balls in High-Slump Concrete: Reasons and Remedies,” Florida Department of Transportation, 2003.

 

3. Ahmad, I. and M.T. Lu, “Generalized Method for Analysis of Pavement Management Database,” Florida Department of Transportation, 2002.

 

4. Ahmad, I. “An Investigation into Application and Bonding Strengths of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings on Concrete and Asphaltic Roadway Surfaces,” Florida Department of Transportation, 2001.

 

5. Ahmad, I. “Evaluation and Analysis of Current Compaction Methods for FDOT Pipe Trench Backfills in Areas of High Water Tables,” Florida Department of Transportation, 1998.

 

6. Ahmad, I., B. Tansel and J. D. Mitrani, “Effectiveness of HVAC Sanitation Processes in Improving Indoor Air Quality – Phase II,” Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee, 1996.

 

7. Ahmad, I. B. Tansel and J. D. Mitrani, “Effectiveness of HVAC Sanitation Processes in Improving Indoor Air Quality.” Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee, 1994.

 

8. Ahmad, I. and J. Dye,  “Development of a Database of MBE/DBE Firms and Decision Models to Determine their Capacity for the Florida Construction Industry.”  Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee, 1994.

 

9. Ahmad, I. and Morad. A. “Alternative Bid-Evaluation and Contract-Award Systems.” Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee, 1993.

 

10. Ahmad, I., J.D. Mitrani and J. Dye, “A Comprehensive Study of the Licensing System for the Construction Contractors in Florida.”  Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee.  January 1993.

 

11. Ahmad, I. and W.C. Barnes, “Alternative to 10% Retainage.” Building Construction Industry Advisory Committee, 1992.