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Dr. Morteza Jiryaei Sharahi

Email: jiriay@qut.ac.ir | jiryaei@iiees.ac.ir

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering

International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES)
2003–2008

Ph.D. Dissertation:
Three-Dimensional Time-Domain Dynamic Analysis of Saturated Porous Media Using the Boundary Element Method

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering

Sharif University of Technology
2001–2003

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Sharif University of Technology
1996–2000

High School Diploma – Mathematics and Physics

Allameh Helli High School, National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET)
1992–1996

PUBLICATIONS

  1. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, M. Kamalian, and B. Gatmiri, “Time Domain 3D Fundamental Solutions for Saturated Poroelastic Media with Incompressible Constituents,” Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 9, pp. 749–759, September 2008.

  2. M. Jiryaei Sharahi and M. Kamalian, “Time Domain Traction and Flux Fundamental Solutions for Saturated Poroelastic Media with Incompressible Constituents,” International Journal of Geomechanics, 2012. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000248.

  3. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, M. Kamalian, and M. K. Jafari, “Time Convoluted Dynamic Kernels for 3D Saturated Poroelastic Media with Incompressible Constituents,” Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques (BeTeq 2008), Spain, 2008.

  4. M. Jiryaei Sharahi and M. Kamalian, “Dynamic Analysis of 3D Saturated Poroelastic Media with Boundary Element Method,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2008), Goa, India, 2008.

  5. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, S. R. Anisheh, and A. R. Tabarsa, “Earthquake Response of Earth Dam Considering Dam–Foundation Interaction,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Long-Term Behaviour of Dams (LTBD 2009), Graz, Austria, 2009.

  6. M. Jiryaei Sharahi and S. R. Anisheh, “Seismic Analysis of Narmab Earth Dam (Iran) Considering Dam–Foundation Interaction,” Proceedings of the 78th ICOLD Annual Meeting, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2010.

  7. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “The Effect of Oil Contamination on the Shear Strength, Settlement and Compressibility of Sand,” Proceedings of the International Geotechnical Conference: Geotechnical Challenges in Mega Cities (GeoMos 2010), Moscow, Russia, June 2010.

  8. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “One-Dimensional Wave Propagation through Saturated Porous Media Using the Direct Integration Method,” Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2011), Melbourne, Australia, May 2011.

  9. M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Performance of Piles in Liquefiable Soils Using Numerical Analysis,” Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on New Developments in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ZM 2012), Lefkosa, Northern Cyprus, June 28–30, 2012.

  10. M. H. Sadaghiani and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Study on the Effect of Crude Oil Contamination on the Geotechnical Properties of Sand,” Proceedings of the First Iranian National Congress on Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2004.

  11. M. Kamalian, B. Gatmiri, and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Time Domain 3D Fundamental Solutions for Saturated Poroelastic Media with Incompressible Constituents,” Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Boundary Element Techniques (BeTeq 2006), Paris, France, 2006.

  12. M. Kamalian and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Traction Transient Fundamental Solutions for Saturated Poroelastic Media with Incompressible Constituents,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (4th ICEGE), June 25–28, 2007.

  13. T. H. Khodadadi and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Effect of Topographic Site Conditions on Seismic Response of Dams – 2D Numerical Parametric Study on Trapezoidal Valley,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Long-Term Behaviour of Dams (LTBD 2009), Graz, Austria, 2009.

  14. T. A. Khodadadi and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Effect of Topographical Irregularities on Seismic Earthquake Response of Construction Site,” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, San Diego, California, USA, May 2010.

  15. T. H. Khodadadi and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Two-Dimensional Surface Topography Considering in Earthquake Hazard Zonation,” Proceedings of the International Geotechnical Conference: Geotechnical Challenges in Mega Cities (GeoMos 2010), Moscow, Russia, June 2010.

  16. T. H. Khodadadi and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Site Effects and Their Evaluation Techniques,” Proceedings of the National Conference on Structure–Geotechnics–Earthquake, Babolsar, Iran, December 2010.

  17. T. H. Khodadadi and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “The Necessity of Seismic Microzonation for High Seismic Zones,” Proceedings of the National Conference on Seismic Rehabilitation of Structures, pp. 44–50, Sari, Iran, 2008.

  18. S. R. Anisheh, S. M. Anisheh, and M. Jiryaei Sharahi, “Application of Finite Difference Method and PSO Algorithm in Seismic Analysis of Narmab Earth Dam,” International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 54, No. 1, 2012.

  19. A. Nourani, M. Jiryaei Sharahi, and Nirou, “Sustainability Considerations in the Design of Slope Works,” Proceedings of the First Makassar International Conference on Civil Engineering (MICCE 2010), Makassar, Indonesia, 2010.

HONORS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND AFFILIATIONS

  • Selected Reviewer / Outstanding Reviewer for a journal of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

  • Outstanding Speaker at the National Conference on Civil Engineering, Urban Development, and Sustainable Development, Shahid Beheshti University.

  • Reviewer for the International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE).

  • Reviewer of more than 34 scientific papers for international journals and conferences.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Principal Investigator

Dynamic Analysis of Saturated Alluvial Deposits under the Vertical Component of Earthquake Excitation
University of Qom, 2015.

Principal Investigator

Dynamic Analysis of Golestan Earth Dam Considering Dam–Foundation Interaction
Golestan Regional Water Company, 2009.

Research Team Member

Derivation of Three-Dimensional Time-Domain Dynamic Fundamental Solutions for Poroelastic Media Assuming Incompressible Fluid and Solid Constituents
International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES), 2005–2007.

Research Team Member

Three-Dimensional Time-Domain Dynamic Analysis of Saturated Porous Media Using the Boundary Element Method
International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES), 2007–2008.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Ground Improvement, Ph.D. level.

  • Advanced Soil Mechanics, M.Sc. level.

  • Advanced Foundation Engineering, M.Sc. level.

  • Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, M.Sc. level.

  • Statics, B.Sc. level.

  • Strength of Materials, B.Sc. level.

  • Foundation Engineering, B.Sc. level.

  • Soil Mechanics, B.Sc. level.

University of Qom – Teaching of undergraduate Civil Engineering courses, including Statics, Strength of Materials, Foundation Engineering, and Soil Mechanics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Engineering Affairs Department – National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC)

Fifth Gas Pipeline Project

Responsibilities included reviewing and preparing technical reports related to design, construction, and operation specifications, including:

  • Preparation of reports based on the Specification for Earthworks, in accordance with UBC 1997, ASTM, and AASHTO standards.

  • Preparation of reports based on the Civil and Structural Design Criteria, in accordance with ASCE, ANSI, ACI, ASTM, BS, DIN, AWS, AFPA, and UBC 1997 standards.

  • Preparation of reports based on the Specification for Concrete Works, in accordance with ACI, ASTM, and BS standards.

  • Preparation of reports based on the Specification for Fabrication and Erection of Steel Works.

  • Preparation of reports based on the Specification for Anchor Bolts.

  • Preparation of reports based on the Specification for Concrete Weight Coating of Pipelines.

  • Preparation of reports based on the 56-Inch Onshore Pipeline Crossing Study.

  • Preparation of technical drawings for launcher and receiver stations, pipelines, and associated buildings, in accordance with project specifications, Iranian Gas Company standards, and technical guidelines.

  • Performing engineering calculations for the development of standards and design criteria for polyethylene pipeline crossings beneath rivers in urban areas.

2. Seismic Hazard Assessment of Gas Pipelines Project

Quds Niroo Consulting Engineers – Oil & Gas Division

Participation in studies related to the seismic hazard assessment of gas transmission pipelines.