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Professor Ado Yusuf Abdulfatah

Area of specialization:Geotechnical Engineering
Email:Ayabdulfatah.civ@buk.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

1. Ibrahim, A.S., Musa, A.A., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Idris, A. (2023). Developing soft-Computing Regression Model for Predicting Soil Bearing Capacity using Soil index properties, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment: Springer Vol. 9, pp. 1223- 1232. (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
2. Usman, K.R., Shuaibu, I., Zubairu, G., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Abdul-Ghafar, S. (2022). Sub-Soil Geotechnical Investigation in Soft Soils for Foundation Type Selection, International Journal of Information, Engineering & Technology Vol. II, Issue 7, pp. 74-87.(Index,DOI)
3. Yunusa, G.H, Abdulfatah, A.Y., Abraham, S. and Oscar, T.J. (2020). Improvement of Geotechnical Properties of Clay Soil using Metakaolin, International Journal of Advances in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ASGE), Vol. 04 (04), pp. 73-81. (www.asge.journals.ekb.eg) DOI: (http:dx.doi.org/10.21608/ASGE.2020.271212).(Index,DOI)
4. Zango, M.U., Abdulfatah, A.Y., A.T. Kademi and A. Idris (2019). Hyperbolic Stress-Strain Parameters of Remoulded Tropical Black Cotton Soil, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 1-9.(Index,DOI)
5. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Zango, M.U., Ahmad, A.A. and Usman, K.R. (2019). Assessment of the Suitability of Wudil Soil for Rammed Earth Structures, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 2563-2581.(Index,DOI)
6. Idris, A., Labo, A.S., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Umar, M. (2019). Investigation in to the Suitability of Aggregates for Use in Superpave Design Method, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 2625-2639. (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
7. Idris, Ahmad, Abdulfatah, A.Y., Ahmad, S.S. and Bashir, A.A. (2019). Compaction Behaviour of Lateritic Soil Modified with Cement and Rice Husk Ash for Road Construction, Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 38(3), pp. 573-579. (www.nijotech.com) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v38i3.5 (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
8. Mohammed, A. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2019). Modelling of Permeability Characteristics of an Earth Reservoir, Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 38(3), pp. 580-585. (www.nijotech.com) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v38i3.6 (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
9. Muhammad, A. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2019). Geotechnical Study of the Properties of Black Cotton Soil Treated with Cement and Bone Ash as an Admixture, Journal of Construction and Building Materials Engineering, (MATJournals), Vol. 5(2), pp. 21-38, e-ISSN: 2581-6454, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3246673 (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
10. Shuaibu, R.B., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Rawayau, U.H. (2019). Utilization of Glass Cullet as an Admixture to Cement Stabilized Black Cotton Soil, Journal of Construction and Building Materials Engineering, (MATJournals), Vol. 5(2), pp. 39-50, e-ISSN: 2581-6454, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3268575 (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
11. Abdulfatah, A.Y., El-Hamalawi, A., Wheatley, A.D. and Marto, A. (2019). External Corrosion of Ductile Iron Pipe due to Contaminated Soils, Journal of Geotechnical Studies, (MATJournals), Vol. 4(2), pp. 1-9, e-ISSN: 2581-9563, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3228230.(Index,DOI)
12. Mohammed, M.H. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2019). Improvement in Some Geo-Mechanical Properties of Silty Sand by Microbiological Induced Calcite Precipitation Treatment, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Studies, (MATJournals), Vol. 4(1), pp. 36-44, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2632801.(Index,DOI)
13. Rawayau, U.H., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Shuaibu, R.B. (2019). Stabilization of Expansive Soil Using Bauhinia Thonningii (Kalgo) Fruit Ash, Nigerian Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Vol. 5(1), pp. 35-44, ISSN: 2315-9073. (Corresponding Author).(Index,DOI)
14. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Ibrahim, M.B. and Anwar, A.R. (2019). Performance of Black Cotton Soil Treated with Bituminous Emulsion, Techno Science Africana Journal, KUST Wudil. (ISSN: 2006-2273). (Accepted).(Index,DOI)
15. M. Umar, Yunusa, G.H. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2018). Effect of Curing Periods on Lime Fixation Capacity of some Tropical Residual Soils, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 58-67.(Index,DOI)
16. Dan’azumi, S., Mahmoud, S. A. and Abdulfatah, A. Y. (2017). Soil Loss Estimation from Kano River Irrigation Project using Universal Soil Loss Equation, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 1513-1522.(Index,DOI)
17. Salihi, I.U., Bala, N., Danlami, N. and Abdulfatah, A. Y. (2017). Comparison of Linear and Non-Linear Methods of Freundlich and Langmuir Isotherm Models for the Adsorption of Lead Using Sugarcane Bagasse, Noble International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 1, No. 5, pp. 69-72. (https://napublisher.org/?ic=journals&id=2, ISSN (e): 2521- 0246).(Index,DOI)
18. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Ibrahim, M.B., Usman, A. and Salisu, S.A. (2016). Evaluation of the Swelling Potential of Black Cotton Soil with Added Bitumious Emulsion, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 918-927.(Index,DOI)
19. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Gulloma, U.M. and Ibrahim, M.B. (2016). Stabilising Sandy Soils from Hadejia Area of Nigeria with Bitumen Emulsion, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 976-987.(Index,DOI)
20. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Maikasuwa, A.A., Mohammad, M.N. and Usman, K.R. (2016). Spatial Variation in Soil Properties within Bayero University Kano Main Campus, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria. Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 47-53. (ISSN: 1597-5835).(Index,DOI)
21. Zango, M.U., Abdulfatah, A.Y., Yakubu, M.L., Omoniyi, Y.S. and Okafor, P.O. (2016). Reconnoitring the Remote Causes of Building Cracks near the Wudil River Bank, Techno Science Africana Journal, KUST Wudil, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp.188-196. (ISSN: 2006-2273).(Index,DOI)
22. Abdulfatah, A.Y., A. El-Hamalawi, A.D. Wheatley and A. Marto (2015). The Behaviour of Metal Contaminants in Silty-Sand and Gravel, International Journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 36-41. (ISSN: 2349-1442, EISSN: 2349-1450). http://dx.doi.org/10.15242/IJRCMCE.E0915015, Published by the International Institute of Engineers (IIENG).(Index,DOI)
23. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Salihi, I.U. and Anwar, A.R. (2014). Adsorption of Copper by Two Different Size Gravels, Journal of Clean Energy Technologies. IACSIT Press, Singapore,Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 229-232, ISSN: 1793-821X, DOI: 10.7763/JOCET.2014.V2.129, (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
24. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Idris, A. and Umar, M. (2014). Variation in Permeability and Surface Area with Changes in Soil Particle Size, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria. Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 36-40. (ISSN: 1597- 5835).(Index,DOI)
25. Idris, A., Waziri, M.I., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Umar, M. (2014). Modelling and Prediction of Compaction Parameters Based on Atterberg Limits and Clay Content, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria. Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 23-26, (ISSN: 1597-5835).(Index,DOI)
26. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Kiru, S.G. and Adedokun, T.A. (2013). Compaction Characteristics of Lateritic Soil-Stabilized Municipal Solid Waste Bottom Sediment, International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, IACSIT Press, Singapore,Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 304-306. ISSN: 2010-0264, DOI: 10.7763/IJESD.2013.v4.359 (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
27. Umar, M., Alhassan, H.M., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Idris, A. (2013). Beneficial Use of Class-C Fly Ash in Improving Marginal Lateritic Soils for Road Construction, Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (EJGE), Stillwater, OK 74075, USA, Vol. 18, Bund. N, pp. 2815-2822, ISSN: 1089-3032, www.ejge.com/2013/Ppr2013.266alr.pdf (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
28. Yunusa, G.H., Hamza, U., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and A. Suleiman, (2013). Geotechnical Investigation into the Causes of Cracks in Building: A case Study, Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (EJGE), Stillwater, OK 74075, USA, Vol. 18, Bund. N, pp. 2823-2833, ISSN: 1089-3032, www.ejge.com/2013/Ppr2013.263alr.pdf (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
29. Anwar, A.R., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Abdulkadir, T.S. (2013). Direct Search for Optimal Design of Thrust Block in Nigeria, Websjournal for Science and Engineering Application, WESEA WEBSJOURNAL, Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp 88-95. (ISSN: 1974-1400-X).(Index,DOI)
30. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Adedokun, T.A., Umar, M. and Yunusa, G.H. (2012). Reactions of Copper and Chromium with External Surface of Water Pipelines in Soil, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria, Vol. 7, No. 1 &2, pp. 45-55. (ISSN: 1597-5835).(Index,DOI)
31. Anwar, A.R., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Adedeji, A.A., (2012). Comparing Genetic Algorithm and Pattern Search for Design of Thrust Restraint Systems, USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin-Nigeria, Vol. 9, No.2, pp. 167 - 181. (ISSN: 0189-8787).(Index,DOI)
32. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Anwar, A.R. and Dan’azumi, S. (2012). The Internal Response of Lined and Unlined Water Pipes to Increased Level of Metals in Drinking Water. USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin- Nigeria, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 197-216. (ISSN: 0189-8787).(Index,DOI)
33. Anwar, A.R., Abdulfatah, A.Y., Uche, O.A.U. and Adedeji, A.A. (2012). Genetic Algorithm Based Design of Bearing Thrust Block for Horizontally Bent Ductile Iron Pipes, Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology, WebsJournals Publishers, Silver Spring, Maryland (MD) USA, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 43-50. (ISSN: 5111-6005). (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
34. Anwar, A.R., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Adedeji, A.A. (2012). Effect of Vertical Load and Water Table Fluctuation on the Bearing Thrust Block for Buried Pipes by Genetic Algorithm, Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology, WebsJournals Publishers, Silver Spring, Maryland (MD) USA, Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 158-167. (ISSN: 5111- 6005).(Index,DOI)
35. Abdulfatah, A.Y., El-Hamalawi, A. and Wheatley, A. D. (2009). Leaching of Trace Metals from Two Different Size Soils, Advanced Materials Research, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, Vol. 62-64, pp. 197-202. (ISSN: 1662-8985). DOI: 10.402813-908454-12-3.197. (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations). List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers Conferences 1. Yunusa, G.H., Kassim, A., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Tallib, Z.A. (2019). Field Investigation of Suction Distribution and Water Flow Characteristics in a Modified Capillary Barrier System, 2 nd International Conference on Natural Hazards & Infrastructure (ICONHIC2019), 23-26 June 2019, Chania, Greece.(Index,DOI)
2. Yunusa, G.H., Abdulfatah, A.Y., Abraham, S. and Oscar, T.J. (2019). Improvement of Geotechnical Properties of Clay Soil Using Metakaolin, International Conference on Advances in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ICASGE’19), 25-28 March 2019, Hurghada, Egypt.(Index,DOI)
3. Mohammed, M.H. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2018). Biochemical Enhancement of Geotechnical Properties of Marginal Soils, 4 th International Conference on Civil, Offshore and Environmental Engineering (ICCOEE 2018), 13-15 Aug. 2018, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. (https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201820303010).(Index,DOI)
4. Abdulfatah, A.Y., Adedokun, T.A., Mustapha, A. and Suleiman, A. (2014). Assessment of Ground Water Quality in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria, Abuja International Conference on Water, Energy and Environmental Research, 13-16 October 2014. (On CD ROM), pp. 15-26.(Index,DOI)
5. Idris, A. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2014). Comparative Study on the Effect of Compaction Energy and Moisture Content on the Strength Properties of Lateritic Soil, International Science Index 87 (WASET), 10-11 March 2014, Miami USA. (to be published in 2015 proceedings).(Index,DOI)
6. Adedokun, T.A., Abdulfatah, A.Y. and Kiru, S.G. (2013). Geotechnical Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste as an Alternative Material for Land Filling, International conference on Modern Trends in Science, Engineering and Technology, 25-26 Sept. Dubai, UAE. (On CD ROM). (Indexed by Google Scholar with Citations).(Index,DOI)
7. Idris, A. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2013). Predicting Shear Strength Parameters from Compaction Parameters of Soil Using Artificial Neural Network. Proceedings of The Third International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, 3-6 September 2013.(Index,DOI)
8. Anwar, A.R., Adedeji, A.A. and Abdulfatah, A.Y. (2012). A Comparison of Genetic Algorithm and Pattern Search for Design of Thrust Block, Proceedings for the 4 th Annual and 2 nd International Conference of Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 245-254. (ISBN: 978-978-922-361-9).(Index,DOI)
9. Abdulfatah, A.Y., El-Hamalawi, A. and Wheatley, A. D. (2007). Interaction between Ductile Iron Water Distribution Systems and Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils, Proceedings of conference, OttawaGeo2007, Ottawa-Canada, pp. 1702-1708. (On CD ROM).(Index,DOI)
10. Abdulfatah, A.Y., El-Hamalawi, A. and Wheatley, A. D. (2006). “Interactions between Fluid-Carrying Pipelines and their Supporting Soils”. In (Inyang, H., Mendez, G., Braden, C., and Fodeke, B., Eds.) Proceedings of International Conference on Infrastructure Development and the Environment, Abuja Sheraton Hotels, Nigeria, September 10 - 15, 2006. (On CD ROM). Seminar Papers Presented: 1. “Behaviour of Metal Contaminants in Silty-Sand and Gravel”, presentation at Department of Civil Engineering Seminar, Bayero University, Kano, 16 th April, 2015 (In preparation to Istanbul Conference).(Index,DOI)
2. “Soil-Pipe Interaction: The Environmental Aspect”, presentation at PhD Seminars, Department of Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, UK, 03 rd December, 2008.(Index,DOI)
3. “What the Public Procurement is all about”, a technical paper presented to the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Kabuga Branch, BUK, on 25 th March 2021. Academic Metrics (ORCID, LinkedIn, Google scholar, ResearchGate, Web of science, Scopus, etc). Google scholar: Search for AY Abdulfatah for citations, ResearchGate: search for Ado Abdulfatah (1,000 reads), Linkedin: search for Ado Yusuf Abdulfatah for connections.