Patents

💡Saradar, Ashkan. Rahmati, Komeil, Mohtasham Moein, Mohammad, Hatami Shirkouh, Arman. 2021. The process of measuring the stress and strain of the concrete shell for hollow cylindrical concrete elements. Iran. Patent 103271. filed on February 20, 2020. issue December 27, 2020.

Journal

1. Tajassosi S, Barandoust J, Saradar A, Mohtasham Moein M, Rigby E.S., Karakouzian M. (2025) "Investigation of Mechanical and Fresh Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Incorporating Second-Generation Superplasticizers", Applied Sciences, DOI: 10.3390/app15095133.

2. M. A. Mirgozar Langaroudi, Mohtasham Moein M, Saradar A, Karakouzian M. (2025) "Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Mortars Containing Metakaolin and Glass Powder in Chloride Environments", Infrastructures. DOI: 10.3390/infrastructures10020025 

3. Mohtasham Moein M, Mohtasham Moein A, Saradar A, Rigby S.E, Karakouzian M. (2025) “Mechanical Properties of Portland Cement Concrete Mixed with Different Doses of Recycled Brick Powder and Steel Fiber”, Heliyon. DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41900

4. Mohtasham Moein M, Rahmati K, Mohtasham Moein A, Saradar A, Rigby S.E, Akhavan Tabassi A. (2024) “Employing Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Weibull Analysis for the Evaluation of Recycled Brick Powder in Concrete Compositions”, Buildings, 14, 4062. DOI: 10.3390/buildings14124062 

5. Utilizing construction and demolition waste in concrete as a sustainable cement substitute: A comprehensive study on behavior under short-term dynamic and static loads via laboratory and numerical analysis, M. Mohtasham Moein, K. Rahmati, A. Mohtasham Moein, S. E. Rigby, A. Saradar, and M. Karakouzian, Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 97, Nov. 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110778.

6. Steel slag and zeolite as sustainable pozzolans for UHPC: an experimental study of binary and ternary pozzolan mixtures under various curing conditions, M. H. Mohammad Nezhad Ayandeh, O. Ghodousian, H. Mohammad Nezhad, M. Mohtasham Moein, A. Saradar, and M. Karakouzian,  Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol. 9, no. 7, Jul. 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s41062-024-01592-5. 

7. Investigation mechanical characteristics and permeability of concrete with pozzolanic materials: a sustainable approach, M. R. Heyran Najafi, A. Saradar, M. Mohtasham Moein, and M. Karakouzian, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, Nov. 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s41939-024-00507-2. 

8. Synergistic effects of pozzolan and carbon fibers on the performance of self-consolidating concrete under plastic shrinkage and dynamic loading, M. Beshkari, B. Amani, K. Rahmati, M. Mohtasham Moein, A. Saradar, and M. Karakouzian, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol. 9, no. 5, May 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s41062-024-01440-6. 

9. Experimental and numerical investigation of the tensile strength of lightweight concrete including expanded clay aggregate with emphasis on the double punch test, I. Sadrinejad, M. A. Miar Naimi, A. Saradar, M. Mansouri Sarvandani, and M. Karakouzian, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, vol. 57, no. 3, Apr. 2024, DOI: 10.1617/s11527-024-02317-x.

10. Investigating the properties and microstructure of high-performance cement composites with nano-silica, silica fume, and ultra-fine TiO2, A. Saradar, Y. Rezakhani, K. Rahmati, F. Johari Majd, M. Mohtasham Moein, and M. Karakouzian, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol. 9, no. 4, Apr. 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s41062-024-01407-7. 

11.  A Critical Review Examining the Characteristics of Modified Concretes with Different Nanomaterials, M. Mohtasham Moein, K. Rahmati, A. Saradar, J. Moon, and M. Karakouzian, Jan. 01, 2024, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). DOI: 10.3390/ma17020409.

12. Evaluation of self-compacting concrete containing pozzolan (zeolite, metakaolin & silica fume) and polypropylene fiber against sulfate attacks with different PH: an experimental study, K. Nabighods, A. Saradar, M. Mohtasham Moein, M. A. Mirgozar Langaroudi, J. Byzyka, and M. Karakouzian, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol. 9, no. 1, Jan. 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s41062-023-01309-0.

13. Evaluation of fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete containing different percentages of waste tiles, S. H. G. Mousavinejad, A. Saradar, M. Jabbari, and M. M. Moein, Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2023, DOI: 10.1007/s41024-023-00329-8. 

14. Multi-Criteria Risk Analysis of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Application in Structures, S. Tajasosi, A. Saradar, J. Barandoust, M. Mohtasham Moein, R. Zeinali, and M. Karakouzian, CivilEng, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 1016–1035, Sep. 2023, DOI: 10.3390/civileng4030055.

15. Reliability analysis and experimental investigation of impact resistance of concrete reinforced with polyolefin fiber in different shapes, lengths, and doses, M. M. Moein, A. Saradar, K. Rahmati, Y. Rezakhani, S. A. Ashkan, and M. Karakouzian, Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 69, Jun. 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106262.

16. Evaluation of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) containing Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fibers under compressive, direct tensile, and drop-weight test, K. Rahmati, A. Saradar, M. Mohtasham Moein, I. Sadrinejad, J. Bristow, A. Yavari, M. Karakouzian, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 147–164, Mar. 2023, DOI: 10.1007/s41939-022-00135-8.

17. Predictive models for concrete properties using machine learning and deep learning approaches: A review, M. Mohtasham Moein, A. Saradar, K. Rahmati, S. H. Ghasemzadeh Mousavinejad, J. Bristow, V. Aramali, M. Karakouzian, Journal of Building Engineering, Jan. 01, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105444.

18. Investigation of Impact Resistance of High-Strength Portland Cement Concrete Containing Steel Fibers, M. Mohtasham Moein, A. Saradar, K. Rahmati, A. Hatami Shirkouh, I. Sadrinejad, V. Aramali, M. Karakouzian, Materials, vol. 15, no. 20, Oct. 2022, DOI: 10.3390/ma15207157.

19. Mechanical strength and microstructure of engineered cementitious composites: A new configuration for direct tensile strength, experimental and numerical analysis, B. Tahmouresi, P. Nemati, M. A. Asadi, A. Saradar, and M. Mohtasham Moein, Constr Build Mater, vol. 269, Feb. 2021, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121361.

20. Prediction of mechanical properties of lightweight basalt fiber reinforced concrete containing silica fume and fly ash: Experimental and numerical assessment, A. Saradar, P. Nemati, A. S. Paskiabi, M. M. Moein, H. Moez, and E. H. Vishki, Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 32, Nov. 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101732.

21. Effects of hauling time on self-consolidating mortars containing metakaolin and natural zeolite, A. Sadrmomtazi, Z. Noorollahi, B. Tahmouresi, and A. Saradar, Constr Build Mater, vol. 221, pp. 283–291, Oct. 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.037.

22. Influence of different monomer ratios and recycled concrete aggregate on mechanical properties and durability of geopolymer concretes, M. Koushkbaghi, P. Alipour, B. Tahmouresi, E. Mohseni, A. Saradar, and P. K. Sarker,  Constr Build Mater, vol. 205, pp. 519–528, Apr. 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.174. 

23. Durability and microstructure properties of SBR-modified concrete containing recycled asphalt pavement, A. Shadmani, B. Tahmouresi, A. Saradar, and E. Mohseni,  Constr Build Mater, vol. 185, pp. 380–390, Oct. 2018, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.080.

24. Hoop Stress-Strain in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composite Thin-Walled Cylindrical Shells, H. Ghasemzadeh Mosavinejad, A. Saradar, and B. Tahmouresi, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, vol. 30, no. 10, Oct. 2018, DOI: 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0002428.

25. Restrained shrinkage cracking of fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete, A. Saradar, B. Tahmouresi, E. Mohseni, and A. Shadmani, Fibers, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2018, DOI: 10.3390/fib6010012. 

26. Effects of silica fume on mechanical strength and microstructure of basalt fiber reinforced cementitious composites (BFRCC), A. Sadrmomtazi, B. Tahmouresi, and A. Saradar,  Constr Build Mater, vol. 162, pp. 321–333, Feb. 2018, DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.159. 

Conference

1. “Investigation of the effect of electrode material and polarity change on the transfer of electrical energy within cementitious composites with different amounts of silica fume.” Proceedings of the 4th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2016, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate ) 

2. “Evaluation of mechanical behavior of thin cylindrical shell of cementitious composite reinforced with glass fibers under uniform internal loading.” Proceedings of the 4th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2016, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

3. “Evaluation of mechanical properties of cementitious engineering composite (ECC) with a type of pozzolan and aggregate.” Proceedings of the 5th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2017, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

4. “Evaluation of different shell in terms of geometric form.” Proceedings of the 5th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2017, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

5. “Electrical and mechanical properties of concrete fly ash and silica fume.” Proceedings of the 5th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2017, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

6. “the invention of a system for applying internally to cylindrical shell.” Proceedings of the 5th international congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Dec 2017, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

7. “Experimental study of impact strength of lightweight concrete containing steel fiber and PVA.” Proceedings of the 1st international conference on environment, civil, architecture, and urban development. Jun 2020, Istanbul, Turkey. ( Certificate )

8. “Evaluation of mechanical properties and impact strength of steel-reinforced concrete and pozzolan.” Proceedings of the 1st international conference on environment, civil, architecture, and urban development. Jun 2020, Istanbul, Turkey. ( Certificate )

9. “Investigation of the tensile strength of lightweight concrete containing lightweight Leca aggregate and silica fume.” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Civil Architecture and Urbanity Engineering. Feb 2020 Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

10. “Evaluation of durability and reliability of lightweight concrete containing lightweight Leca and micro silica.”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Civil Architecture and Urbanity Engineering. Feb 2020 Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

11. “Material characteristics of light concrete containing PVA and steel fibers.” Proceedings of the 1st international conference on environment, civil, architecture, and urban development. Jun 2020, Istanbul, Turkey. ( Certificate )

12. “Mechanical properties self-compacting concrete recycled PET and PVA aggregate.” Proceedings of the international conference on architecture, and civil engineering. Jun 2020, Rome, Italy. ( Certificate )

13. “Evaluation self-compacting concrete slump contains recycled PET and PVA aggregate.” Proceedings of the international conference on architecture, and civil engineering. Jun 2020, Rome, Italy. ( Certificate )

14. “Evaluation self-compacting concrete slump contains recycled PET and PVA aggregate.” Proceedings of the international conference on architecture, and civil engineering. Jun 2020, Rome, Italy. ( Certificate )

15. “Experimental study of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) containing PVA fibers under pressure and impact test.” Proceedings of the international conference on architecture, and civil engineering. Jun 2020, Rome, Italy. ( Certificate )

16. “Investigation of mechanical properties of basalt fiber reinforced lightweight concrete containing silica fume and fly ash.” Proceedings of the 1st International Congress on civil engineering, architecture, and urban development. Sep 2019, Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )

17. “The effect of different on the connection of repair cement mortar.” Proceedings of the 2nd international congress on science and engineering. Mar 2020, Paris, France. ( Certificate )

18. “investigate of the hardened and fresh properties of self-compacting concrete by using waste tile factories.” Proceedings of the 5th International Congress Applied Researches in Science and Engineering. Nov 2020, Amsterdam, Netherlands. ( Certificate )

19. “Optimal Allocation of Sectionalizer and Recloser in a Distribution Network in order to Improve Reliability and Reduce Losses.” Proceedings of the 5th International Congress Applied Researches in Science and Engineering. Nov 2020, Amsterdam, Netherlands. ( Certificate  )

20. “Investigating the Seismic Responses of The Structure in The Conditions of Geometric Irregularity in The Height Using Accelerometers Close to The Fault.” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Mechanical, Construction Industrial and Civil Engineering. Sep 2022, Brussels, Belgium. ( Certificate )

21. “Using the Anova Method to Evaluate the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Steel Fibers” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Mechanical, Construction Industrial and Civil Engineering. Sep 2022, Brussels, Belgium. ( Certificate )

22. “Optimization of Various Design Parameters of Steel Truss Bridges with Different Spans Using A 3D Model.” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Mechanical, Construction Industrial and Civil Engineering. Sep 2022, Brussels, Belgium. ( Certificate )

23. “The finite element method to strengthen reinforced concrete beam-to-column joint using FRP straps close to the surface (NSM).” Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Urban Planning Engineering. Sep 2022 Tehran, Iran. ( Certificate )