Biography

Dr. Abboud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research includes the evaluation/selection and design of countermeasures for bridges, which was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Research Interests

  • Scour Countermeasures for Bridges
  • Earthquake Mitigation
  • Seismic Evaluation, Design and Performance of Masonry and Concrete Structures
  • Structural Reliability
  • Building System and Design
  • Nondestructive Testing of Masonry Structures
  • Physical Testing of Masonry and Concrete Components.

Courses Taught

Number

Name

Level

CEE 3411

Structural Analysis

Undergraduate

CEE 3412

Structural Analysis Laboratory

Undergraduate

CEE 3441

Steel & Concrete Design

Undergraduate

CMT 3145

Structural Analysis

Undergraduate

ENGR 2334

Engineering Statics/Dynamics

Undergraduate