Infrastructure
Systems and Asset Management, Construction Project Management, Lean
Construction, Construction Safety and Health Issues, Risk Management and
Life Cycle Assessment, Computer Applications and Simulation, Sustainability
and C &D Waste Management, Trenchless Construction Methods, Equipment
Management.
Publications
Salem, O. and Sameer, M., “Implementation Based Study
of Construction Management IT Work Environments and Their Implications
for Future Research Agendas”, American Society of Civil Engineers
Journals, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Scheduled
for Publication in 2008.
Salem, O., Shahin, A. , and Khalifa, Y., “Minimizing
Cutting Wastes of Reinforcement Steel Bars Using Genetic Algorithms and
Integer Programming Models”, American Society of Civil Engineers
Journals, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Scheduled
for Publication in 2008.
Dabke, S., Salem, O., Genaidy A, and Daraiseh, N.,
“Job Satisfaction of Women in Construction Trades”, American Society of
Civil Engineers Journals, Journal of Construction Engineering and
Management, Scheduled for Publication in 2008.
Salem, O., Miller, R., Deshpande, A., and Arurkar,
T.*, "Accelerated Construction of Bridges: The Path Towards a Holistic
Decision Making
System", Transportation Research Board,
Washington D.C., (86) 07-1681 (2007).
Salem, O., Miller, R., Basu, B*, and Deshpande, A.,
"Building Bridges Faster, Smarter and Better: Case Studies and Lessons
Learned", Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., (86) 07-2477
(2007).
Salem, O., Genaidy, A., Albers, J., Shell, R., and
Sobeih, T., “Use and acceptability of reduced-weight Portland cement
bags in masonry construction: an observational pilot study”, Wiley
Periodicals, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing Journal,
2007, In Press.
Genaidy, A., Salem, O., Karwowski, W., Paez, O., and
Tuncel, S., “The work compatibility improvement framework: An
integrated perspective of the human-at-work system”, Journal of
Ergonomics, 2007, In press.
Sobeih, T., Salem, O., Daraiseh, N., and Shell, R.,
“Psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders in the construction
industry: a systematic review”. Taylor and Francis Group, Theoretical
Issues in Ergonomics Science, 7 (3) 329-344 (2006).
Hegab, M., Smith, G., and Salem, O., “Soil
Penetration Modeling in Microtunneling Projects”, American Society of
Civil Engineers Journals, ASCE’s Journal of Construction Engineering and
Management, 132 (6) 598-605 (2006).
S. Tuncel, H. Lotlikar, O. Salem, and N. Daraiseh,
“Effectiveness of behavior based safety interventions to reduce
accidents and injuries in workplaces: Critical appraisal and
meta-analysis”, Taylor and Francis Group, Journal of Theoretical Issues
in Ergonomics Science, 7 (3) 191-210 (2006).
Salem, O., Basu, B., Miller, R., Randall, J., and
Swanson, J., “Accelerating the Construction of a Highway Bridge in
Ohio”, American Society of Civil Engineering Journals, Practice
Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 11 (2) 98-104 (2006).
Sun, L., Paez, O., Lee, D., Salem, O., and Daraiseh,
N., “Estimating the Uninsured Costs of Work-Related Accidents: A
Systematic Review”, Taylor and Francis Group, Theoretical Issues in
Ergonomics Science, 7 (3) 227-246 (2006).
Salem, O., Paez, O., Genaidy, A., Seteney, T. *, and
Shell, R., "Performance Tracking through the Work Compatibility Model",
Wiley Periodicals, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing
Journal, 16 (2) 133-153 (2006).
Salem, O., Solomon, J., Genaidy, A., and Minkarrah,
I, “Lean Construction: From Theory To Implementation”, American Society
of Civil Engineers Journals, Journal of Management in Engineering, 22
(4) 168-175 (2006).
Paez, O., Salem, O., Solomon, J., and Genaidy A.,
“Moving from Lean Manufacturing to Lean Construction: Toward a Common
Sociotechnological Framework”, Wiley Periodicals, Human Factors and
Ergonomics in Manufacturing Journal, 15 (2) 233-245 (2005).
Salem, O. and Zimmer, E., “Application of Lean
Manufacturing Principles to Construction”, Technical Note, Lean
Construction Institute, Lean Construction Journal, 2 (2) 71-78 (2005).
Basu, B., Miller, R., Salem, O., Randall, J.,
Swanson, J., and Engel, R., “Building a Precast Bridge in 19 Days”,
Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., (84) 05-0235 (2005).
Salem, O., Solomon, J., Genaidy, A., and Luegring,
M., “Site Implementation and Assessment of Lean Construction
Techniques”, Lean Construction Institute, Lean Construction Journal, 2
(2) 5-29 (2005).
Shahin, A. and Salem, O., “Using Genetic Algorithms
in Solving the One-Dimensional Cutting Stock Problem in the Construction
Industry”, National Research Council of Canada, Canadian Journal of
Civil Engineering, 31 (2) 321-332 (2004).
Hegab, M. and Salem, O., “Productivity Analysis for
Boulac’s Wastewater Microtunnels”, American Society of Civil Engineering
Journals, Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 9
(2) 116-120 (2004).
Salem, O. and Haque, M. *, “Maintenance Equipment
Fleet Management System: An Expert System Approach” Transportation
Research Board, Washington D.C., (83) 04-4105 (2004).
Abdallah, S., Genaidy A., Salem O., Karwowski W., and
Shell, R., “The Concept of Work Compatibility: An Integrated Design
Criterion for Improving Workplace Human Performance in Manufacturing
Systems”, Wiley Periodicals, Human Factors and Ergonomics in
Manufacturing Journal, 14 (4) 379-402 (2004).
Salem, O., El-Assaly, A., and AbouRizk, S.,
“Performance Prediction Models of Pavement Highway Network in Alberta”,
Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., (82) 03-0739 (2003).
Salem, O., AbouRizk, S., and Ariaratnam, S.,
“Risk-Based Life Cycle Costing of Infrastructure Rehabilitation and
Construction Alternatives”, American Society of Civil Engineers
Journals, Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 9 (1) 6-15 (2003).
Research Projects and
Grants
Use of Trenchless Technologies for a Comprehensive
Asset Management of Culverts and Drainage Structures - Principal
Investigator (PI), Federal Highway Administration /Midwest Regional
University Transportation Center, Start Date: 06/07, Completion Date:
06/08.
Performance Improvement of Pavement Markings for
Roadways - Principal Investigator (PI), TEC Engineering, Start Date:
09/06, Completion Date: 09/07.
Improved Models for Life Cycle and User Cost Analysis
- Principal Investigator (PI), Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT),
Start Date: 09/05, Completion Date: 09/07
An Asset Management Approach for Culvert
Infrastructures - Principal Investigator (PI), Federal Highway
Administration/Michigan State University, Start Date: 12/05, Completion
Date: 12/07
Nanomanufacturing Occupational and Environmental
Health and Safety, Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI), National Science
Foundation, Start Date: 07/06, Completion Date: 01/07
Traffic Study to Treat Hazardous Locations in Riyadh
– Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), TEC Engineering, Start Date: 01/06,
Completion Date: 01/07.
Use and Acceptability of Reduced Weight Portland
Cement Bags in Masonry Construction – Principal Investigator (PI),
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Start
Date: 09/05, Completion Date: 09/06
An Occupational Epidemiology Study of Forklift
Operators – Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI), National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Start Date: 09/05, Completion
Date: 09/06
Accelerated Construction Decision-Making Process for
Bridges - Principal Investigator (PI), Federal Highway Administration
/Midwest Regional University Transportation Center, Start Date: 10/04,
Completion Date: 12/05
Best Modern Practices for Design in Fast Track
Projects – Principal Investigator (PI), Construction Industry Institute
(CII), Start Date: 12/04, Completion Date: 12/06
Implementation and Evaluation of Advanced Lean
Construction Techniques - Principal Investigator (PI), Messer
Construction, Start Date: 10/03, Completion Date: 10/04
Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Symptoms
among Construction Workers – Principal Investigator (PI), National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Start Date: 08/03,
Completion Date: 08/04
