Omar Alsanusi Amer

Lecturer, Civil Engineering

Areas of Interest

Supplementary Cementitious Materials
Sustainable Construction Materials
Cement Modified Recycled Bases
Geopolymer Concrete

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Misurata University, 2006
Master of Science in Civil Engineering-Structural Engineering, San Diego State University, 2011
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering- Construction Materials, Clemson University

Classes Typically Taught

CE2010 Statics
CE2200 Introduction to Civil Engineering Design
CE3510 Civil Engineering Materials
CE3511 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory

Selected Recent Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

Amer OA, Rangaraju P, Rashidian-Dezfouli H. Effectiveness of binary and ternary blended cements of class C fly ash and ground glass fibers in improving the durability of concrete. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. 2022 Mar 9;11(2):181-95.

Konduru H, Rangaraju P, Amer O. Reliability of miniature concrete prism test in assessing alkali-silica reactivity of moderately reactive aggregates. Transportation Research Record. 2020 Apr;2674(4):23-9.

Amer, Omar Alsanusi. Development and Application of Sustainable Binders Comprising of Fly Ash and Ground Glass Fibers in Portland Cement and Geopolymer Concrete. Diss. Clemson University, 2020.

Amer, Omar Alsanusi, et al. "Sustainable cement alternatives utilizing geopolymer for use in full depth reclamation of asphalt pavements." International Journal of Pavement Engineering (2022): 1-14.

Conference Proceedings (Reviewed)

Amer OA, Rangaraju PR. "Evaluation of Coal Ash as a Supplementary Cementitious Material for Application in Full-Depth Reclamation of Asphalt Pavements." Proceedings of the World of Coal Ash (WOCA) Conference, St. Louis, MO, (May 2019).

Presentations

Amer OA, Rangaraju P, "Laboratory Investigation of Cement Alternatives for use in Full Depth Reclamation of Asphalt Pavement." American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention, Fall 2019, Cincinnati, OH. Presentation at ACI-230 Soil-Cement committee meeting (October 2019).

Amer, OA; Rangaraju, P.; Rashidian, H; "Evaluation of geopolymer mortar based on a blend of class F fly ash and ground glass fibers," International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, (January 2020)

Professional Society Membership

American Concrete Institute