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Ayman Elzohairy, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor

  • Faculty
Engineering and Technology
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Office
AG/ET 213
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Related Department
Engineering and Technology
Hometown
Zagazig City (two hours from Cairo, Egypt)
College Major
Structural Engineering
Year Graduated
2018
Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Ayman Elzohairy teaches courses in structural analysis and design. He is also interested in teaching civil engineering courses including engineering hydrology and hydraulics, surveying for construction, and AutoCAD. He is a professional engineer with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. His industrial experiences particularly focus on structural analysis and the design of high-rise buildings and bridges. He has a broad range of teaching experience.

Elzohairy received his doctorate in civil/structural engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research focuses on material testing, steel-concrete composite structures, experimental testing and numerical analysis of structural elements and performance and strengthening of steel-concrete composite bridges. His research has been presented in several articles published in ASCE journals and conference proceedings.

A Conversation with Dr. Elzohairy

What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending East Texas A&M?

Attending East Texas A&M is a great opportunity to be part of an integrated system for learning and building your career. East Texas A&M has programs that are unique in value and experience, including the construction engineering program. This program offers the opportunity to meet with excellent professors and access to quality resources and collaboration opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career.

What is a current or recent research project or article that you’re proud of?

I am currently working on a research project to investigate the effects of environmental conditions on the mechanical properties of rubberized high-strength concrete. These conditions include freeze and thaw cycles, temperature and salt attack. Moreover, the effect of adding stainless-steel fibers to the rubberized concrete is investigated to utilize the advantages of both rubber and stainless-steel fibers in concrete. Concrete specimens are prepared with different percentages of rubber and steel fibers, cured and stored under different environmental conditions.

What has been your favorite course to teach?

My favorite course is Structure Analysis and Design for the opportunity it provides for students to learn the basics of being a structure engineer. The course offers many topics related to structure and bridge engineers. During the course, we also work on using RISA 2-D software to analyze structures. This has been guiding students to improve their skills and build their careers as structure engineers.

Educational Background

Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor, Engineering and Technology, East Texas A&M University, 2024-present
  • Assistant Professor, Engineering and Technology, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2019-2024
  • Ad-Interim Assistant Professor, Engineering and Technology, Texas A&M University-Commerce,(now East Texas A&M University) 2019–2019
  • Adjunct Instructor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, 2018–2018
  • Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, 2013–2018

Awards and Honors

  • Paul W. Barrus Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, Texas A&M University-Commerce
    (now East Texas A&M University), 2023
  • Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities – Unfettered Thought Award, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2022
  • Chuck Arize Junior Faculty Award, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2020

Research Interests

  • Rubberized, high-strength concrete strengthening with stainless steel fibers
  • Effect of external, post-tensioning on fatigue-life of shear connectors in steel-concrete composite beams
  • Influence of temperature on the characteristic compressive strength and constitutive model of plain, hardened concrete
  • Experimental investigation of precast, prestressed, reinforced concrete segmental beams
  • Strengthening of steel-concrete composite beams with CFRP laminates

Professional Organizations

Courses

Selected Publications

  • Elsamak, G., El-Zohairy, A.*, Badawi, M.A., Iskander, Y., Bazuhair, R.W., Ghalla, M. (2025). “Investigation of the structural performance of reinforced concrete long slender columns strengthened with stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum sheets”. Structures, Volume 81, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.110210
  • Fahad Alsharari, Ayman El-Zohairy, and Hani Salim (2025). “Fatigue Performance of Externally Post-Tensioned Steel-Concrete Composite Girders. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2024-0599
  • Salman, B.F., Allawi, A.A., and El-Zohairy, A.* (2025). “Behavior of Axially Loaded Concrete Composite Columns Encased with GFRP and Steel I-Sections”. Structural Concrete. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.70249
  • Fayed, S.; El-Zohairy, A.*; Salim, H.; Mlybari, E.A.; Bazuhair, R.W.; Ghalla, M. (2025) Bearing Strength of Concrete Pedestals Partially Loaded at Early Ages: An Experimental Work Mitigating Failure Risk. Buildings 2025, 15, 1107. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071107
  • Nawar, M.T., Matar, E., El-Zohairy, A.*, Alaaser, A., and Maaly, H. (2024) “Experimental and FE Analysis of the Rotational Stiffness of Semi-Rigid Steel Column Base”. Structures, 62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106164
  • El-Zohairy, A.*; Salim, H.; Shaaban, H.; Nawar, M.T. (2024) Fatigue Characteristics of Steel–Concrete Composite Beams. Infrastructures, 9, 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9020029
  • Ali, M.I.; Allawi, A.A.; El-Zohairy, A.* (2024) Flexural Behavior of Pultruded GFRP–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened with GFRP Stiffeners. Fibers, 12, 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib12010007
  • Tahoon, D.; El-Zohairy, A.*; Hendawy, H.I.I. (2024) Cost Impact Comparative Analysis via BIM between Heritage Regular Maintenance Projects and Long-Term Restoration Projects—A Case Study. Heritage, 7, 50-74. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7010002
  • Nawar, M.T.; El-Zohairy, A.*; Arafa, I.T. (2023) Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Perforated Steel Members under Blast Loading. Modelling, 4, 628-649. https://doi.org/10.3390/modelling4040036
  • Salem, T.N.; El-Zohairy, A.*; Abdelbaset, A.M. (2023) The Static and Dynamic Behavior of Steel Storage Tanks over Different Types of Clay Soil. CivilEng, 4, 1169-1181. https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng4040064
  • Nawar, M. T., El-Zohairy, A., Maaly, H. M., Husain, M., Salama, I., & Mousa, E. (2023). Prestressed Steel-Concrete Composite I-Beams with Single and Double Corrugated Web. Buildings, 13(3), 647. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030647
  • Ahmed, S., El-Zohairy, A., Eisa, A. S., Mohamed, M. A. E.-A. B., & Abdo, A. (2023). Experimental Investigation of Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregate. Buildings, 13(4), 856. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040856
  • El-Zohairy, A., Sanchez, M., Abediniangerabi, B., & Moler, P. (2023). Performance of Rubberized Concrete and the Effect of Temperature and Stainless Steel Fibers. Buildings, 13(2), 280. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020280
  • El-Zohairy, A., Alsharari, F., Salim, H., Arafa, I. T., & Nawar, M. T. (2022). Monotonic property of steel–RC composite beams strengthened with externally pre-stressed tendons. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 49(7), 1173-1183. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2021-0237
  • Ibrahim, T. H., Allawi, A. A., El-Zohairy, A. (2022). “Impact behavior of Composite Reinforced Concrete Beams with Pultruded GFRP I-Beam” Journal of Materials, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15020441.
  • El-Zohairy, A., Salim, H., and Shaaban, H. (2022). “Experimental Investigation on Fatigue Behavior of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams with Different Shear Connection Arrangements” Journal of Structure, 35, 146-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.11.005.
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