3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CIVIL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (ICACEE)-2024

ICACEE-2024 Program
Day 1 (Wednesday, 21st February 2024)

Inauguration Session (Venue: Multipurpose Hall)

08:30-09:00 Registration and Reception of Guests
09:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
09:05 National Anthem on the Arrival of Chief Guest
09:10 Recitation of Holy Quran
09:15 Naat
09:20 Welcome Speech of worthy VC, UET Taxila Prof. Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan
09:25 Introduction of Civil Engg. Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yaqub
09:30 Introduction of Environmental Engg. Prof. Dr. Faisal Shabbir
Department
09:40 Introduction of Conference Prof. Dr. Ayub Elahi
09:50 Address of Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah
Vice Chancellor at Karakoram International
University, Gilgit Pakistan
Keynote Speaker Session (10:00 to 11:40)
10:00-10:15 Prof. Dr. Noor Muhammad UET Peshawar
10:15-10:30 Prof. Dr. Charles Camp The University of Memphis, USA
10:30-10:45 Dr. Asim Farooq Pak Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied
Sciences and Technology, Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.
10:45-11:00 Dr. Yoshiaki Okui Saitama University, Japan
11:00-11:15 Dr. Mohamed Hechmi El Ouni King Khalid University, KSA
11:15-11:30 Dr. Muhammad Ali Inam NUST, Islamabad
11.30-11.40 Dr. Wolfgang Bogacki University of Applied Sciences, Hochschule
Koblenz, Germany.
Tea Break & Poster Presentation (11:40 to 12:00)
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 207 Improving performance of waste engine oil modified bitumen mixture
2 209 Simulation model for vehicular traffic flow at intersection of road to reduce traffic
congestion
3 218 Asphalt mix design with electronic waste aggregates
4 221 Characterizing the aggregate petrography for improvement in asphalt mix
performance
5 222 Performance evaluation of plastic road
6 108 Analytical model for axial strength of frp-reinforced short columns confined with
sheets and tubes
7 112 Finite element simulations of retrofitted recycled aggregate concrete columns
having frp bars
8 113 Predictions of ann model for axial strength of frp-confined cfst columns
9 115 Role of waste materials in the development of a sustainable concrete
10 116 3d finite element modeling of hollow concrete compressive members having gfrp
bars
11 117 Hybrid strengthening of reinforced concrete compressive members using fiber-
reinforced polymers
12 121 Structural efficiency of fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete confined with cfrp
sheets
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13 123 Testing of natural fibers: form theory to practise

14 131 Experimental and finite element analysis of rotary friction welded aluminum rods
15 133 To evaluate the safe and economical rcc multistory building w.r.t shape and analysis
method in all seismic zones of Pakistan
16 136 Strengthening of unreinforced masonry structure with fiber-reinforced polymer
17 139 Beyond ordinary concrete: a review of engineered cementitious composites'
development and potential
18 142 Evaluation of mechanical performance of concrete through the integration of crumb
rubber and plant residue
19 143 Numerical modelling techniques for ultra-high performance concrete (uhpc) and
textile reinforced concrete (trc): a comprehensive comparative analysis case
20 144 Effect of curing conditions on bentonite concrete
21 148 Artificial neural network modelling approach to predict the effect of cfrp composites
on the axial strength of rectangular and square columns.
22 149 A study on the prediction of compressive strength of geo-polymer concrete through
stacking regression and random forest
23 150 Exploring pine needle fibers in concrete to mitigate flexural spalling in rigid
pavements
24 152 Optimizing rcc slabs using fiber reinforced composites
25 153 Improving the concrete slab insulation by using pine needle fiber
26 154 Pnrc sustainable production of manholes covers with fiber concrete
27 155 A improving performance of concrete in canal-lining by using pine needle
28 404 Sedimentation analysis on reservoir (a case study of sukkur barrage)
29 405 Application of rational formula to estimate peak flood for a partially urbanized
catchment
30 409 Study of river chenab morphology upstream panjnad barrage
31 413 Numerical simulation of three-dimensional flow in a patchy vegetated compound
channel
32 414 National water policy and its likely effects on urban water management
33 418 Experimental investigation of flow behavior over a piano key weir with varying inlet
to outlet crest height
34 419 Numerical modelling of flow behaviour over a circular crested trapezoidal weir
35 301 Predicting resilient modulus of subgrade soil using deep learning technique
36 302 Lateral load analysis of piled raft foundation: a review
37 306 Strength amplification of expansive soil using phosphogypsum
38 308 Reliability analysis of slope based on fellenius’s and bishop’s method
39 309 Applications of artificial neural networks for the prediction of subgrade cbr values
40 503 Towards the use of rainwater and fog water harvesting systems – a sustainability
approach
41 511 A review of indoor air cleaning technologies
42 512 Towards the use of rainwater and fog water harvesting systems – a sustainabile
approach
43 513 Nature-based solution for the treatment of wastewater using wetlands
44 514 Use of natural coagulants (moringa oleifera) for drinking water
45 515 Development and application of low-cost filtration system for the treatment of
greywater of a mosque
46 517 Characterization and composition analysis of fruit vegetable waste co-digested with
buffalo dung for methane production
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47 601 A review on advances in mapping landslide susceptibility

48 702 The influence of artificial intelligence on practices in construction cost estimation
Technical Sessions in Parallel (12:00-13.30)
Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Session Title Structures/Transportation Session Coordinator Engr. Rameez Sohail
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Imran Hafeez Prof. Dr. Faisal Shabbir
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 201 The Star Rating Of An Urban Arterial Road Using Irap Methodology
Suitability Of Subgrade Material For Pavement Designs In Waterlogged Areas: A Study In
2 202
Peshawar, Pakistan
Practices Of Traffic Congestion Pricing Policies – Implications And Challenges For Cities In
3 203
Pakistan
Strength Evaluation Of Ordinary Concrete Having Crumb Rubber Pre-Treated With Caustic
4 101
Soda And Bleaching Powder Solutions
Estimation Of Ground Motion Parameters For Structural Design Using Woo Approach For
5 103
Pakistan: Preliminary Results
Finite Element Modelling Of Structural Behavior Of Doubly Restrained Concrete
6 104
Compressive Members
7 105 Effect Of Crumb Rubber On The Behaviour Of Opc-Based Concrete
Venue TITE-Civil Engineering Department
Session Title Structures Session Coordinator Dr. Rana Waqas
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Fiaz Tahir
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 106 Modification Of Cellular Lightweight Concrete By Using Additives
Influence Of Naoh Concentration On Mechanical Properties Of Fly Ash-Slag Based
2 107
Geopolymer Concrete
Compressive Behavior Of Square Masonry Columns Strengthened With Nsm Steel And Gfrp
3 109
Reinforcement
Pine Needle Reinforcement In Concrete: A Sustainable Approach For Enhancing Mechanical
4 110
Properties
The Optimizing High-Performance Concrete Using Scms: A Comprehensive Analysis Of
5 111
Mechanical And Durability Propert
Enhancement Of Concrete Compressive Strength By Introducing Ngps In A Mix With Partially
6 114
Substituted Recycled Coarse Aggregate For Natural Coars
Prediction Model For The Performance Of Fly-Ash Based High-Strength Concrete At Elevated
7 145
Temperature
Venue Environmental Engineering Department
Session Title Environmental Session Coordinator Dr. Abaid Ullah
Session Chairs Dr. Sadia Nasreen Dr. Saimar Pervez
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
Deforestation in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences, and Sustainable
1 501
Solutions
2 502 Unveiling the Silent Threat; Pesticide Pollution in Pakistan's Agricultural Soils
3 504 Eco-toxicity of soil and contamination of soil due to e-waste and recycling activities
4 505 Understanding Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil: A Comprehensive Risk Assessment
5 506 Effective Strategies for Plastic Waste Management
Evaluation of the physical and chemical properties of drinking water in Higher Educational
6 507
Institutions in Islamabad
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Assessment of Water Quality of the Boreholes and Boys Hostels: A Case Study of
7 508
International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
Lunch/Prayer Break (13:30 to 14:15)
Lunch Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Technical Sessions in Parallel (14:15 to 15:30)
Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Session Title Structures/Water Session Coordinator Engr. Rameez Sohail
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Ayub Elahi Prof. Dr. Naeem Ejaz
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
Performance Evaluation of Ordinary Concrete having Crumb Rubber Treated with Alkaline
1 102
Solution
2 118 Strengthening of Concrete Columns using NSM GFRP Bars
3 119 Performance of self-compacting concrete containing bottom ash and nano-particles
4 146 Recycled Aggregate Concrete Made with Various Types of Effluents
5 402 Monitoring Ungauged Manchar Lake (Pakistan) Using Icesat-2 Data
Sloping Perspectives: Investigating Flow Hydrodynamics in Vegetated Open-Channels under
6 403
Varying Bed Slope
Comparative Study Of Drip And Ring Basin Irrigation Methods For Young Mango And Jujube
7 406
Orchard At Farmers’ Field In Tando Allahya
Venue TITE-Civil Engineering Department
Session Title Transportation Session Coordinator Dr. Rana Waqas
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmad
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 204 Analysis of Students’ Travel Mode Choice Behaviour: A Case Study in Oman
Advances in Micromechanical Modelling of Asphalt Mixtures in Flexible Pavements and their
2 205
Potential use in the Design Process: A Review
To Analyze the Role of CPEC in Fostering Economic Growth in Pakistan: Case Study of
3 211
Pakistan
4 212 Train Approach Warning System (Taws) In Pakistan Railways
Designing A Framework For The City Lahore, Mentioning The Main Transit Lines And Modes,
5 213
Modal Share, And Modal Split And New Tranist Line Recommendation
6 214 Utilization Of Sustainable Materials To Enhance The Ageing Resistance Of Asphalt Binder
Sustainable Development of Pakistan Railways Being an Environment-friendly Mode of
7 215
Transportation
Venue Environmental Engineering Department
Session Title Environmental Session Coordinator Dr. Abaid Ullah
Session Chairs Dr. Muhammad Ali Inam Dr. Sadia Nasreen
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 141 Comparative Study of Concrete Structural Properties using various
The Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Recycled
2 147
Aggregate Concrete (BF-RAC)
Synergistic Polyethersulfone/poly [2- (dimethyl amino) ethyl methacrylate] Fabricated
3 509
Membranes: Unveiling Superior Ultrafiltration and Antifou
4 510 The Use of Environmental-Friendly Phase Change Material in Building Construction
5 516 Designing and installation of Two Groundwater Recharging Wells at UET Taxila
Mapping Groundwater Potential Zones in Quetta Region, Balochistan, Pakistan using
6 603
Geospatial Techniques
7 605 Assessment of Pakistan's Water Storage Changes Using GRACE Satellite
Evening Programs
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Site Seeing tour of Khanpur Dam (optional) 16:00 to 18:00

Conference Dinner (For Faculty and Guests) 19:00 to 22:00
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Day 2 (Thursday, 22nd February 2024)

Technical Sessions in Parallel (9:00 to 10:30)

Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Session Title Structures/Transportation Session Coordinator Engr. Rameez Sohail
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Imran Hafeez Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 216 Sustainable Roadside Parking Solutions in Urban Areas
A Comparative Study of Traditional Methods of Train Detection and Innovative Approaches
2 217
Using Image Processing
3 219 Risk-Taking Behaviour of Pedestrians on National Highways
Experimental and numerical investigation of short concrete columns reinforced with BFRP
4 120
bars under concentric loading
Research Article Adopting Saw Dust for Insulative Block Masonry in Simple Frame Structure
5 122
as Energy Conservation Product
6 124 Self- Geopolymer Composites for Sustainable Development: A Compacting Review
7 125 Improving The Design And Performance Of Rigid Pavements With Fiber Concrete
Venue TITE-Civil Engineering Department
Session Title Structures Session Coordinator Dr. Rana Waqas
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Faisal Shabbir
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
1 126 Economizing Beam Reinforcement With Concrete Having Hybrid Fiber Length
2 127 Behavior of FRC to Enhance Concrete block, Pavers and Kerbstones Performance
3 128 Experimental Exploration Of Pine Needle Reinforcement In Concrete Under Compression
Comparative Analysis of Energy Consumption of Multistorey Residential Building – A Case
4 129 Study of using Conventional Burnt Clay Bricks Vs Innovative Cellular Light Weight Concrete
(CLC) Blocks
5 130 Effects of Hybrid Fibers on Mechanical Behavior of Nanocomposites
Life Cycle Analysis of Plain Cement Concrete Vs Green Concrete of Different Waste
6 132
Pozzolanic Materials at Different Settings
7 134 Performance Evaluation of Pre-Damaged Fire Effected Deep Beams
Venue Environmental Engineering Department
Session Title Environmental Session Coordinator Dr. Abaid Ullah
Session Chairs Dr. Saimar Pervez Dr. Sheraz Ahmed
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
Implementing Circular Economy Principles in Construction Waste Management: A
1 703 Conceptual Framework for Maximizing Resource Efficiency and Minimizing Environmental
Impact"
Integration of Circular Economy Principles: Impact on Project Quality Assurance in
2 704
Construction Industry of Pakistan
Geospatial Integration of Primavera P6 in Engineering Project Management: A Case Study of
3 705
Imarat Group in Pakistan
4 706 Developing a BIM-based asset management framework for urban infrastructures
Exploring Relationship between Price Escalation Components using Regression Analysis – A
5 707
Case Study of Pakistan Construction Sector
Role of Quantity Surveyors in Waste Reduction in Road Construction Projects – A Study in
6 708
Pakistan
The Design and Implementation of an ESP-32 IoT-Based Fall Prevention early warning system
7 709
for workers
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Tea Break (10:30 to 11:00)

Tea Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Keynote Speaker Session (11:00 to 12:45)
11:00-11:15 Prof. Dr. George Wardeh Department IUT of Cergy, Pontoise, France
11:15-11:30 Dr. Hamza Farooq Gabrial NUST, Islamabad
11:30-11:45 Dr. Wei Sun Sun Yat-Sen University, China
11:45-12:00 Prof. Dr. Anwar Khitab MUST, Mirpur
12:00-12:15 Dr. Manousos Valyrakis University of Thessaloniki, Greece
12:15-12:25 Dr. Takuya Inoue Hiroshima University, Japan
12:25-12:40 Dr. Sobia Arshad HITECH University, Taxila
12.40-12.50 Dr. Yu Wang University of Salford, Manchester, UK
Technical Sessions in Parallel (12.45 to 13.45)
Venue Multi Purpose Hall
Session Title Structures/Transportation Session Coordinator Engr. Rameez Sohail
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani Prof. Dr. Faiz Tahir
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
Effects Of Blast Furnace Slag And Walnut Shell As Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregates On
1 137
Properties Of Concrete – A Review
2 138 Hazard Material Free Geopolymer Binder For Concrete
3 140 Response Evaluation of PC/RC Pipe-Rack Structure under Strong Seismic Events
The Role and Importance of Structural Health Monitoring in Under Developing Countries
4 151
Like Pakistan
5 407 Efficiency Of Water Supply System Of Kaghan Valley During High Influx Of Visitors
6 410 Simulation Of Surface Runoff For River Kunhar Watershed (Pakistan) Using Swat Model
Rainfall Trends in Punjab Rainfall Trends and Water Resources: An In-depth Analysis of
7 412
Punjab, Pakistan
Venue TITE-Civil Engineering Department
Session Title Water Session Coordinator Dr. Rana Waqas
Session Chairs Prof. Dr. Naeem Ejaz
Papers
No. Paper ID Title
Flash Drought Monitoring In Pakistan Using Machine Learning Techniques And Multivariate
1 415
Drought Indices
2 416 Enhancing Discharge Capacity of Piano Key Weir by Varying Number of Cycles
Intercomparison of different methods for Flood Frequency Analysis: A case study of Nallah
3 417
Mahal District Bagh AJK
FLASH Flood prediction of Panjkora River, KPK, using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and
4 420
Support Vector Machine (SVM)
A Comprehensive Study on Rainfall Frequency Analysis for Sustainable Water Resource
5 421
Management in District Khushab, Pakistan
Effect of Salt Solutions on Geotechnical Behaviour of Bentonite-Fly Ash Admixtures for Their
6 304
Application as Liner Material
7 307 Enhancing the Stability of Clay Soils through Chloride Compounds
Closing Session (13:45 to 14:15)
13:45-13:55 Chief Guest Speech Prof. Dr. Wasim Khaliq
Director General
National Institute of Transportation
National University of Sciences & Technology
Risalpur Campus
13:55-14:05 Closing Remarks by worthy VC UET Taxila Prof. Dr. Qaiser uz Zaman Khan
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14:05-14:20 Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony

Lunch (14:20 to 15:00)
Lunch Venue Multi Purpose Hall