Dr. Mehedi Ahmed Ansary_

Email: ansary@ce.buet.ac.bd
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Dr. Mehedi Ahmed Ansary

Professor
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Specialization: Geotechnical-Earthquake Engineering

Prof. Ansary is the founder Director of BUET-JIDPUS (Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety) Institute at BUET. Dr. Ansary is also the founder Secretary General of Bangladesh Earthquake Society. Prof. Ansary is a Director of World Seismic Safety Initiative (WSSI) which is a prestigious international body founded by International Association of Earthquake Engineering IAEE) for earthquake risk reduction of the developing countries. Prof. Ansary is also a member of the Technical Advisory Committee on Disaster Management of the Government of Bangladesh.

 

He has a joint patent “A PROCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WRAP-FACED EMBANKMENT ON SOFT CLAY”, which was accepted on 03-09-2023 and numbered as Bangladesh patent serial no. 1006783.

 

Prof. Ansary’s number of publication in International Journal and Proceedings is more than 300. Under guidance of Prof. Ansary, 65 students have obtained their MSc and 6 students have obtained their PhDs in Australia, Bangladesh and Japan.

Prof. Ansary worked as consultant for JICA, UNDP, UNOPS, WB, for numerous GoB agencies.

Prof. Ansary is also involved as a Panel of Expert (Chairman/Member) of the following agencies:
• Updating Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), Ministry of Works, GoB (2005-2020)
• Comprehensive Disaster Management Project (CDMP), Ministry of Disaster Management, GoB (2009-2015), funded by UNDP
• Ensuring the Structural Safety of the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Industry of Bangladesh, Ministry of Labour (2013-2023), funded by ILO
• Civil Construction of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), Ministry of Science & Technology, GoB (2019-2022)
• Urban Resiliency Project (RAJUK-Part), Ministry of Works, GoB (2015-2024), funded by WB
• Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-5): Northern Route, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Division, GoB (2024-till to date), funded by JICA

Education

  • Ph.D., March 1996, Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan
  • M.Sc., March 1993, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • B.Sc., March 1991, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Research Interest

  • Building: Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting
  • Earthquake: Hazard Analysis, Site Response, Strong –Weak Motion Studies
  • Ground Improvement Design & Modeling
  • Underground Tunneling
  • Application of Shake table for Various Research Projects

Research Awards

  • Received a Certificate of Contribution from SAFER cities project of The Consortium of Organizations for Strong-Motion Observation Systems and The World Seismic Safety Initiative (COSMOS-WSSI), USA in recognition to the installation of SMA instruments in Bangladesh, April, 2006.
  • Received JSPS postdoctoral fellowship during October 2002-March 2003from Japanese Ministry of Education through University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh to undertake research in the University of Tokyo, Japan.
  • Received a Certificate of Contribution from Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), USAin recognition to the development of a web-based World Housing Encyclopedia, January, 2004.
  • Received UNESCO-TWAS associate fellowship for three years (April 2002–March 2005) to conduct joint research with NGRI, Hyderabad, India.
  • Received the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) Award for the Best Paper 2001.
  • Received British Technical Training fellowship during March-May 1999 from the Govt. of UK Govt. to attend a higher educational research and training program at University of Exeter, UK
  • Received ADB-Japan scholarshipduring 1993-1996 to pursue higher studies in Japan.
  • Received University merit scholarship during academic session of 1985-1986, 1986-1987 and 1987-1988 for outstanding academic performance.
  • Received Higher Secondary Education Board scholarship for good scholastic performance in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination during 1984-1985.
  • Received Secondary Education Board scholarship for good scholastic performance in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination during 1982-1983 and 1983-1984.

Professional Work at National and International Levels

  • Cone Penetration Test at numerous sites from 2010 until to date.
  • Microtremor Test at numerous sites from 2010 until to date.
  • Year: 2010 – 2011; Name of assignment or project: Organizing workshop and meetings on “Resilience Infrastructure: Role of Education and Research” and publishing proceedings ; Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh; Client: CDMP, UNDP; Main project features: These services aimed at collecting, collating disaster risk information engineering and settlement aspects required for designing and developing curriculum and syllabus for engineering universities and colleges.  Besides, identifying research needs on the above areas.  The areas are following: Disaster risk resilient settlement planning and detailed area plan; Architectural issues; Geotechnical and Civil Engineering issues including seismic hazard assessment; Water resource management infrastructures issues and Electro-Mechanical issues.
  • Year: 2011 – 2012; Name of assignment or project: Disaster Resilient Future: Mobilizing Communities and Institutions for Effective Risk Reduction; Location: Dhaka and Sylhet of Bangladesh; Client: National Alliance for Risk Reduction and Response Initiatives (NARRI), Bangladesh;
  • Year: 2011 to 2012; Name of assignment or project: Review and Lessons Learned from Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Programme (ERRP) in Bangladesh
  • Year: May 2012 to July 2012; Name of assignment or project: Seismic Hazard Analysis of 335 MW Dual Fuel Cycle Combined Power Plant Site at Meghnaghat, Narayanganj; Location: Meghnaghat, Bangladesh; Client: FCL and NEPC, China; Main project features: Conduct Site Specific Seismic Hazard Analysis of 335 MW Dual Fuel Cycle Combined Power Plant Site at Meghnaghat, Narayanganj
  • Year: July 2012 to August 2012; Name of assignment or project: Seismic Hazard Analysis of Ganges Barrage; Location: Pangsha, Rajbari, Bangladesh; Client: DDC and BWDB; Main project features: Conduct seismic Hazard Analysis of Ganges Barrage Site at Pangsha
  • Year: September 2012 to 2014; Name of assignment or project: Bangladesh Urban Earthquake Resilience Project; Client: World Bank and MoDMR; Main project features: Guide the establishment of a platform for existing EQ hazard vulnerability data;
  • Team Leader and Co-ordinator of a team for assessment of Structural Adequacy of Factory Building of LEVIS, USA (for specifically Seismic Loads), RMG factories under NTC (funded by ILO), Hameem Group, DEKKO, DRESSMEN, EPIC, PALMAL, Denitex, Denimach, City Bank NA, OPEX, Indigo Blue, Medona, Pinaki Garments, MAA Tower, ANTIM Garments, JM Fabrics, Ideal College and School, Milestone, Partner’s and Protibondhi School, BDRCS buildings, Rupali Bank at Narayanganj, Youngone HighTech, Dhaka REA, BRAC Center, BRAC University, BRAC UTTARA, BRAC Tejgaon, River View Complex, Stitchwell etc. (2013-2018).
  • Seismic Retrofitting Projects of BRAC buildings, 2015-2016.
  • Seismic Retrofitting Project of Swedish House, US Embassy, 2016.
  • Arbitration of Uttara 3rd Phase at six locations, February, 2016.
  • Soil Investigation of Glass & Ceramics Building of BUET, February, 2016.
  • Seismic Assessment of Padma Water Treatment Plant of Dhaka WASA, Client CAMC, China, March, 2016.
  • Shorepile and Foundation Design of 43 storied CPA Tower Building Project, Chittagong, 2016-2017.
  • Shorepile and Foundation Design of 32 storied RAJUK Green Building Project, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 2017.
  • Feasibility Study of Parjatan Corporation Hotels at Mongla and Khulna Town, 2017.
  • Seismic Assessment of Bangabondhu Railway Bridge, Sirajganj, Client Bangladesh Railway and Oriental Consultant, Japan, January, 2018.
  • Seismic Assessment of Padma Rail Link Project, 2018. CREEC, China
  • Assessment of Seismic Exposure, Building & Socioeconomic Exposure Assessment and Contingency Planning for Ward 14 of Mymensingh Municipality, Funded by UNDP, 2017.
  • Seismic Retrofitting Project of Head Office of Daffodil University, Sukrabad, 2017-2018.
  • Retrofitting and Ground Improvement of Control Building of Unit 5 of Ashuganj Power Plant, 2017-2018.
  • Soil Improvement of Comilla-Akaura Rail Line (Chainage 161 to 166 km), Max Infrastructures, 2017-2018.
  • ER Test of BICL, Madanganj and BOGCL, Keraniganj, Bashundhara Group, March 2018.
  • Seismic Retrofitting Work of Department of Telecommunication (DoT)’s Emergency Communication Center, Tejgaon, 2018-2019.
  • Vetting of 20 and 25 storied buildings within Jhilmil Housing Complex of RAJUK, 2018.
  • Repair work of 24m long bridge within Miresarai Economic Zone, BEZA, 2019.
  • Field Density Checking at Miresarai Economic Zone, BEZA, 2019-2021 under Contractor, CCECC-CRCC Harbor JV, China.
  • Consultancy Services for the “Feasibility study and detailed design of       2-lane at grade road with service lane and 2-lane elevated bridge with breakdown lane from Panchabati to 3rd Shitalakha Bridge approach road   (0 to 6.5 km) and 2 km at-grade four lane road for the approach road of     6th Bangladesh-China (Mukterpur) Bridge”, Bangladesh Bridge Authority, 2019.
  • Detailed Master Plan of Payra Port: Offshore GSI Work at Payra Port, Payra Port Authority, 2019.
  • Top Supervision of Bangladesh Navy’s First Submarine Base (BNS Shiekh Hasina) at Moheskhali, Coxbazar: 2020-2025, Contractor, PTI, China.
  • Seismic Retrofitting Work of Headquarter Building of BTCL at Eskaton Garden, Dhaka, 2021-2022.
  • Reviewing the Bid Proposal and Evaluation Report for Justifying the Bid Price for Civil Portion for Underground Grid Sub-Station (UGSS) Construction Project of DESCO, June 2022.
  • An Investigation on the Causes of Embankment Failure and Recommendations for Sustainable Solutions, BWDB, 2021-2023.
  • Vetting of 6-storied Commercial Building of Grameen Trust at Gazipur, April, 2023.
  • Supervision of GI Investigation of Laldia Port of CPA, Chittagong, 2025

Selected Publications

  1. Kundu, S. and Ansary, MA. Numerical Analysis of Slope Protection with Bamboo Piles and Cement Rings In Ukhia Camp Area, Bangladesh. Int J of Science & Technology, Transactions of Civil Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-025-01781-x
  2. Mazumder et al. (2025). Community-Level Seismic Risk and Retrofitting Portfolios in Developing Countries: Cost-Effective Assessment Framework and Application, Natural Hazards Review, ASCE https://doi.org/1061/NHREFO.NHENG2175.
  3. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A., Santo, S.A. et al. (2025). Dynamic Structural Responses of Tunnel Surrounding Disturbed Sand Retrofitted by Waste Tire–Derived Aggregate with Presence of Piles. Infrastruct. Geotech. 12, 83 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-025-00543-6
  4. Roy, S., Abir, A.R. & Ansary, M.A. (2025). Use of CPT and other parameters for estimating soil unit weight using optimised machine learning models. Earth Sci Inform 18, 221 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-025-01756-6
  5. Sefayet, M.H., Tasnim, A., Ansary, M.A. (2025). Liquefaction Hazard Mapping in DMDP Area of Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Assessment Using SCPT Data and Multiple Severity Indices, Engineering Geology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2025.107928.
  6. Hasan, M.M., Hore, S., Al Alim, M. Ansary, M. A. (2025). Numerical modeling of seismic soil-pile-structure interaction (SSPSI) effects on tall buildings with pile mat foundation. Arab J Geosci 18, 10 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-12155-4
  7. Ansary, M. A., & Ansary, M. (2024). Use of CPT and other Parameters for Estimating SPT-N Value Using Optimised Machine Learning Models, Journal of GeoEngineering, 19(2), 82-93. https://doi.org/10.6310/jog.202406_19(2).4
  8. Atul, S.N., Ghosh, R., Tisha, F.S., Oeshi, F.A. Ansary, M.A. (2024). Qualitative Liquefaction Potential Mapping for Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) Area, Bangladesh, Indian Geotech J, (https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-01025-1.
  9. Rahman, M.S., Ansary, M.A. (2024). Development of SPT-N60and USCS-based soil type zonation maps for Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) Area, Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 17, 191, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-11998-1.
  10. Hossain, M.Z., Hore, R. & Ansary, M.A. (2024). Model tests of reinforced soil retaining sand walls by shaking table test, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 17, 166, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-11965-w.
  11. Hasan, S., Ansary, M.A. (2024). Development of Empirical Correlations between CPT and other Soil Parameters within DMDP Area, Bangladesh, Indian Geotech J, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-00947-0.
  12. Ansary, MA, M Ansary, S Ahmad (2024). Liquefaction Potential Assessment of the DMDP Area of Bangladesh Using CPT[1]Based Methods. Natural Hazards, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-024-06586-1.
  13. Farzana, KF, MA Ansary, KS Ahmed (2024). Applicability of Precast Prestressed Concrete Spun Pile in Liquefiable Reclaimed Soil Site of Jolshiri at Suburban Dhaka. Geotechnical Engineering (Proceedings of the ICE), https://doi.org/10.1680/jgere.23.00029.
  14. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A. S. Ahmed (2024). Seismic Response of Tire-Derived Aggregate Mixed Tunnel-Sand-Pile Interaction Model, Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-024-00389-4.
  15. Khair, A. Hore, R., Ansary, M.A. (2024). Investigation of Site Amplifcation for the Sedimentary Deposits of DMDP Area in Bangladesh, Indian Geotech J, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-00931-8
  16. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A. (2024). Analytical Formulations of Tunnel-Soil-Pile Interaction (TSPI) under Seismic Excitations, Earthquake Engineering and Resilience, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eer2.67
  17. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A. (2024). Concrete tunnel‑pile interaction in local sand of Bangladesh under dynamic loading, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 17:137, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-11947-y
  18. Ansary, M.A. & Ansary, M. (2023). Use of SPT and depth for estimating shear-wave velocity using optimised machine learning models, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 51 (2): 99-119.
  19. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A. (2023). Seismically Evaluate Liquefaction-Induced Steel Tunnel–Sand–Pile Interaction (TSPI) Response, Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, Vol. 17, No. 05, 2350021, https://doi.org/10.1142/S1793431123500215.
  20. Kar, A., & Ansary, M.A. (2023). Bearing capacity estimation of driven piles based on CPT and validated by static load tests, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 51 (1): 47-61.
  21. Haque, M.F., Ansary, M.A. (2023). Liquefiable Concrete Tunnel–Sand–Pile Interaction Response Under Seismic Excitations, Geotech Geol Eng https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02580-9.
  22. Hore, R., Chakraborty, S., Kamrul, K., AM Shuvon, Ansary, M.A. (2023). Earthquake response of wrap faced embankment on soft clay soil in Bangladesh, Eng. Eng. Vib. 22, 703–718 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-023-2194-8
  23. Chakraborty, S., Hossain, S. & Ansary, M.A. (2023). Exploiting prefabricated vertical drain for ground improvement: a numerical and field approach, Arab J Geosci 16, 432, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11528-5
  24. Barua, U.; Ansary, M.A.; Islam, I.; Munawar, H.S.; Mojtahedi,M. (2023). Multi-Criteria Earthquake Risk Sensitivity Mapping at the Local Level for Sustainable Risk-Sensitive Land Use Planning (RSLUP). Sustainability, 15, 7518. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097518
  25. Ansary, Anika Tasmiah, and M.A. Al Noman. Development Of Empirical Correlations Between Shear Wave Velocity And In-Situ Penetration Test Results For Different Types of Soils In DMDP Area, Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences 16, 280 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11342-z.
  26. Ahmed, KS, Sharmin, J, MA Ansary (2023). A Case Study on the Tunneling Induced Surface Movement of MRT Line-1, Dhaka. Underground Space 12 (2023) 116–136, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.undsp.2023.02.008.
  27. Tabassum, T and Ansary MA, (2022). Development of an Empirical Ground Motion Prediction Model for North East India and Bangladesh Region, International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, 10(4): 96-103.
  28. Anika Tasmiah, Mehedi A. Ansary (2022). Development of Correlation Equations Between Shear Wave Velocity and Standard Penetration Test Values for Different Soil Types for DMDP Area of Bangladesh Using Multivariate Analysis. Indian Geotech J, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-022-006
  29. Sudipta Chakraborty, Ripon Hore, Kamruzzaman, Kamrul, Ayaz Mahmud Shuvon; MA Ansary (2022). Numerical Verification for Seismic Response of Reinforced Soil Embankment on Soft Clay Foundation, Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA 53 No. 2 June 2022 ISSN 0046-5828
  30. Sudipta Chakraborty, Ripon Hore, Ayaz Mahmud Shuvon; MA Ansary (2022). Effect of surcharge pressure on model geotextile wrapped-face wall under seismic condition. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-022-00900-2.
  31. Ansary, Nusrat Jahan and Sayma Ahmad (2022). Estimation of Liquefaction Susceptibility of a New International Airport Site in Sylhet, Bangladesh, Pure and Applied Geophysics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00024-022-03116-7.
  32. Ansary, MA, Helaly, AL, M. Hassan, A. Khair, S. Saha and SM Helaly (2022). Assessment of Soil-Building Resonant Effect for DMDP Area in Bangladesh. Natural Hazards Review, ASCE 1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000576.
  33. Ansary, MA and Jahan, N. (2021). Site Response and Liquefaction Susceptibility Estimation of a Site in Northern Part of Bangladesh. Environmental Earth Sciences (2021) 80:781, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-021-10079-w
  34. Chakraborty, S., Hore, R., Ayaz Mahmud Shuvon, and MA Physical and Numerical Analysis of Reinforced Soil Wall on Clayey Foundation under Repetitive Loading: Effect of Fineness Modulus of Backfill Material. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2021) 14:1108, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-07317-7.
  35. Helaly, L. and MA Ansary (2021). Assessment of Seismic Vulnerability Index of RAJUK Area in Bangladesh Using Microtremor Measurements. Soil & Rocks 44(2): e2021057420 (2021).
  36. Hossain, ASF, N Jahan, MA Ansary (2021). A Study on Recent Earthquakes in And Around Bangladesh, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, 13.1 (2021) 1–11
  37. Hore, R., S Chakraborty AM Shuvon, M. F. Bari, and MA Ansary (2021). DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF REINFORCED SOIL RETAINING WALL RESTING ON SOFT CLAY, Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, DOI: 10.1007/s40515-021-00156-9
  38. Chakraborty, S., Hore, R., Ayaz Mahmud Shuvon, M. S. Mazhar, and MA Ansary (2021). Dynamic Responses of Reinforced Soil Model Wall on Soft Clay Foundation. Geotech Geol Eng. (2021) 39:2883–2901, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-020-01665-z.
  39. Aziz I., S. Aziz, Raquib Ahsan and MA Ansary (2021). Analysis and Seismic Retrofitting Procedure of Unreinforced Masonry Building-A Case Study. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering – Building and Housing (2021) 22:443–460, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-020-00324-1
  40. Hore, R., Sudipta Chakraborty and MA Ansary (2021). Seismic Response of Embankment on Soft Clay Based on Shaking Table Test. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 7 (1), 1-18
  41. Barua, U., J.W.F. Wiersma, MA Ansary (2021). Can Rana Plaza happen again in Bangladesh? Safety Science 135 (2021) 105103.
  42. Hossain, MH, MS Islam Mehedi Ahmed Ansary (2020). Determination of concrete strength class from different types of non-destructive tests on B60 concrete structures in reactor building of Rooppur nuclear power plant by using experimentally established calibration dependences, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 48 (2) (2020) 81-98.
  43. Hossain, MH, MS Islam Mehedi Ahmed Ansary (2020). Development of calibration dependences between different types of non-destructive testing applied on B60 concrete structures in reactor building of Rooppur nuclear power plant, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 48 (2) (2020) 65-79.
  44. Barua, U., Ishrat Islam, MA Ansary (2020). Integration of earthquake risk- sensitivity into landuse planning: An approach for a local level area at development phase. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 50 (2020) 101836.
  45. Barua, U., Mannan, S., Islam, I, Akther, M. S., Islam, M. I., Akter, T., Ahsan, R and Ansary, A. (2020), “People’s awareness, knowledge and perception influencing earthquake vulnerability of a community: A study on Ward no. 14, Mymensingh Municipality, Bangladesh,” Natural Hazards, 103, 1121-1181.
  46. Hore, R. and MA Ansary (2020). DIFFERENT SOFT SOIL IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES OF DHAKA MASS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT, Journal of Engineering Science 11(2), 2020, 37-44 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/jes.v11i2.50896
  47. Hore, R. S Chakraborty, MF Bari, AM Shuvon, and MA Ansary (2020). Soil Zonation and The Shaking Table Test of The Embankment on Clayey Soil. GEOSFERA INDONESI, Vol .5 No. 2: 96- 202, August, 2020.
  48. Tabassum, T and Ansary MA, (2020). Strong Ground Motion in Bangladesh and North-East Indian Region from 2005 to 2017 and Its Prediction of Attenuation Data during Future Earthquakes. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering 38 (6), 6011-6029.
  49. Ripon Hore, Sudipta Chakraborty, Ayaz Mahmud Shuvon, Mehedi Ahmed Ansary (2020). Effect of Acceleration on Wrap Faced Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall on Soft Clay by Performing Shaking Table Test. Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation, vol. 15, 2020, pp. 24 – 34
  50. Hore, R, Chakraborti, S.and Ansary MA, (2020). A Field Investigation to Improve Soft Soils Using Prefabricated Vertical Drain. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (2020) 7:127–155, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-019-00093-8.
  51. Kibria, B. M. G., Ahmed, F., Ahsan, R. and Ansary, M. A. (2019), “Experimental investigation on behavior of reinforced concrete interior beam column joints retrofitted with fiber reinforced polymers,” Asian Journal of Civil Engineering – Building and Housing, 21 (1), 157-171.
  52. Hore, Ripon; Arefin, MR; Ansary, MA (2019). Development of zonation map based on soft clay for Bangladesh, Journal of Engineering Science 10(1), 2019 13-18.
  53. Ansary A. and M. R. Arefin (2020). Assessment of Predominant Frequencies In Dhaka City, Bangladesh Using Ambient Vibration, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering 21 (1) 91-104.
  54. Ansary, M and MF Haque (2019). Predicting The Ground Movement Above A Tunnel In Chittagong Coastal Area Of Bangladesh Under Seismic Loading, SEISAN KENKYU 71 (4), 865-875.
  55. Ansary A., M. R. Arefin2 and Ripon Hore (2018). Development of liquefaction potential map of Dhaka city using SPT test. Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 46 (2) (2018) 127-140.
  56. Ripon Hore, Shahriyar Al-Mamun and M. A. Ansary (2018). SPT-CPT CORRELATIONS FOR RECLAIMED AREAS OF DHAKA, Journal of Engineering Science 09(1), 2018, 35-46.
  57. Ansary MA and Akhter T (2018). Seismic Loss Estimation for Ward 14 of Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters, DOI: 10.4172/2167-0587.1000229.
  58. Imtiaz, A., A. Barua, M. Sakib and M.A. Ansary (2018). Seismic Microzonation of Cox’s Bazar Municipal Area Bangladesh, Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA 49 No. 3 September 2018.
  59. Hossain, M. Z. and Ansary MA (2018). Development of a Portable Traveling Pluviator Device and its Performance to Prepare Uniform Sand Specimens, Innovative Infrastructures Solutions 3 (1), 1-12
  60. Das, T., Barua, U., and Ansary (2018). Factors Affecting Vulnerability of Ready Made Garments Factory Buildings in Bangladesh: An Assessment under Vertical and Earthquake Loads, International Journal of Disaster Risk Science 9 (2), 207-223.
  61. Rahaman, MS Md. Younus Mia, Mehedi Ahmed Ansary and Niger Sultana (2017). Evaluation of the implementation of SOD for some affected upazilas of Bangladesh during the 2009 cyclone Aila, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 45 (2) (2017) 99-108
  62. Chakraborti, S, Hore, R, Ahmed, F and Ansary MA (2017). Soft Ground Improvement at the Rampal Coal Based Power Plant Connecting Road Project in Bangladesh, Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA 48 (4), 69-75.
  63. Barua, U and Ansary, MA (2017). Workplace safety in Bangladesh ready-made garment sector: 3 years after the Rana Plaza collapse, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 23 (4), 578-583.
  64. Mazumder, R.K., Muhammad Saif Uddin, Rajen Dey and Ansary, M.A. (2016). Analytical Fragility Curves For Reinforced Concrete Building Using Single Point Scaled Spectrum Matched Ground Motion Analyses, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering 28(3):394-406.
  65. Barua, U., Akhter, M. S. and Ansary, M. A. (2016). District-wise multi-hazard zoning of Bangladesh, Natural Hazards 82 (3), 1895-1918
  66. Hossain A S M F, Adhikari Tuk Lal, Ansary, MA and Bari QH (2015). Characteristics and Consequence of Nepal Earthquake 2015: A Review, Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, 46(4), 114-120.
  67. Ansary, M. A. and Barua, U. (2015). Workplace Safety Compliance of RMG Industry in Bangladesh: Structural Assessment of RMG Factory Buildings, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 14, 424-437.
  68. Rahman, N. Ansary, M. A. and Islam, I. (2015). GIS based mapping of vulnerability to earthquake and fire hazard in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 13, 291-300.
  69. Sarker, D. and Ansary, M. A. (2015). Assessment of Liquefaction Potential Index for Approach Road of Padma Multipurpose Bridge, Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Volume 12, Issue 2 Ver. VI (Mar – Apr. 2015), PP 132-138.
  70. Hossain, M. R., Islam, M. S. and Ansary, A. (2014). Earthquake vulnerability assessment in schools and colleges of Tangail municipality, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 42 (2), 153-160.
  71. Fatema, N. and Ansary, A. (2014). Slope stability analysis of a Jamuna river embankment, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 42 (1), 119-136.
  72. Ansary, M. A. and Rahman, S. (2013). Site amplification investigation in Dhaka, Bangladesh, using H/V ratio of microtremor, Environmental Earth Sciences, 70 (2), 559-574.
  73. Ansary, M. A. and Abid, K. A. Lime Stabilization on Soil of a Selected Reclaimed Site of Dhaka, Geotechnical Journal (published online).
  74. Dhar, A. S. and Ansary, M. A. (2012). Community-based evaluation for the development of a sustainable disaster early warning system, of Emergency Management 10 (4), 293-302.
  75. Kou, T, Kondo, S, Ansary, MA and Meguro, K. (2012). A Study towards the Formation of Disaster Management Planning Process with Past Disaster Lessons, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Bulletin of ERS, No. 45.
  76. *Jahan, I, Ansary, Ara, S and Islam, I. (2011). Assessing Social Vulnerability to Earthquake Hazard in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Environment and Disaster Management (AJEDM) 3 (3), 285-300.
  77. Sakib, N., Sohidul Islam, Kazi Md. Barkat Ali, Ansary, MA (2010). Fire Safety Survey of High-rise Buildings in Chittagong City, Journal of South Asian Disaster Studies Vol 3 No 2 81-94.
  78. *Sadat, M. R., M. S. Huq, M. A. Ansary (2010). Seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings of Dhaka city, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 38 (2), 159-172.
  79. *Sharfuddin, M., Y.G. Zhao, H. Idota and M. A. Ansary (2010). Probabilistic evaluation of column over-design factor for frame structures considering seismic base shear distribution of BNBC, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 38 (2), 109-119.
  80. *Sarker, J.K., Ansary, M. A., Islam, M.R. and Safiullah, A.M.M (2010). Potential losses for Sylhet, Bangladesh in a repeat of the 1918 Srimangal earthquake, Environmental Economics, Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 12-31.
  81. *Sarker, J.K., Ansary, M. A., Rahman, M.S. and Safiullah, A.M.M (2010). Seismic Hazard Assessment for Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Environmental Earth Sciences, Vol. 60, pp.643-653.
  82. Alam JB, MA Ansary, RK Chowdhury, JU (2008). Evaluation of building’s vulnerability to earthquake in the old part of Sylhet and construction safety rules, IUST International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 19, No.3, 2008, Page 33-43.
  83. *Islam, M.K, Dhar., A.S., Ahmed, M.Z., Ansary, M.A. and Imtiaz, A.B. (2008) “A Study on Seismic Risk Assessment Methods Applicable for Bangladesh”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (Multi-Disciplinary), Bangladesh.
  84. *Ansary, M. A. and Islam, M. R. (2008). Seismic Microzonation of Sylhet City, Journal of South Asia Disaster Studies, Vol. 1(1), pp.179-195.
  85. *Ansary, M. A., A. A. B. Imtiaz and Alam, M. J. B. (2008). Assessment of Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures (school and hospital buildings) due to Earthquake in Sylhet City, Stamford Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 1(1).
  86. *Ansary, M. A., Alam, M. J. B. and Mamun, M.A. (2008). Estimation of Earthquake Damage in Gas Pipeline – A Case Study, The Icfai Journal of Earth
    Sciences    .
  87. * Alam, M. J. B., Ansary, M. A., M.S. Rahman, Z.U. Ahmed, A. A. B. Imtiaz, and M.M. Hossain (2007). Assessment of Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures due to Earthquake in Sylhet City and Management, Proceedings Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Vol. 44(3), pp. 197-200.
  88. *Ansary, M. A. and Alam, M. S. (2007). Seismic Vulnerability for Chittagong City and Some Mitigation Measures, Protibesh, 11(1), pp. 23-32, January, 2007.
  89. *Ansary, M. A., Alam, M. J. B., M.S. Rahman, A. A. B. Imtiaz, and M.M. Hossain (2006). Assessment of Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures (school and hospital buildings) due to Earthquake in Sylhet City, Bangladesh Journal of Environment Science, Vol. 12(2), pp. 300-305, December, 2006.
  90. *Ansary, M. A., Alam, MJB, Munna, GM, Jewel, F. and Ulah,S. (2005). Earthquake vulnerability and liquefaction map for Sylhet city, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Environment Science, Vol. 11(2), pp. 296-300, December, 2005.
  91. *Noor, M.A., Ansary, M. A. and Islam, M. (2005). Effect of flyash stabilization on geotechnical properties of some coastal soils of Bangladesh, Journal of the Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, IEB 1(2), pp. , December, 2005.
  92. *Ahmed, M., Ansary, M. A., Chowdhury, MAI, Ahmed, MS and Rahman, M. (2005). Probable building damage by earthquake in Sylhet city, Bangladesh Journal of Environment Science, Vol. 11(1), pp. 50-57, June, 2005.
  93. *Ansary, M. A., Noor, M. A. and Rashid, A. (2004). Site amplification characteristics of Dhaka city, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB 32(1), pp. 1-16, June, 2004.
  94. *Ansary, M.A. and Ali, M. (2004). Seismic risk of Dhaka city and role of the insurance community, Insurance Journal of Bangladesh, No. 55, pp. 5-34.
  95. *Ansary, M. A. (2004) Seismic loss estimation of Dhaka for an earthquake of intensity vii, Oriental Geographer, No. 48 (1), pp. 1-16.
  96. *Ansary, M. A. (2003) Economic loss of Dhaka due to an earthquake of intensity viii, Insurance Journal of Bangladesh 54, pp. 107-132.
  97. *Ansary, M. A. and Sabri, S. A. (2003) Intensity Re-Estimation of the 1918 Srimangal (Bangladesh) Earthquake, Journal of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Science), 29(1), pp. 45-52, June, 2003.
  98. *Ansary, M. A., and Meguro, K. (2003) Economic Consequences of Large Earthquakes for Dhaka, Bangladesh, Bulletin of Earthquake Resistant Structure Research Center, IIS, University of Tokyo, No. 36, pp. 177 – 193.
  99. *Ansary, M. A., and Sharfuddin, M. (2002) Proposal for a new seismic zoning map for Bangladesh, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB, No. 30(2), pp. 77-89, December, 2002.
  100. *Ansary, M. A., Al-Hussaini, T. M., Sharfuddin, M. and Chaudhury, J. R. (2001) 1999 Moheskhali Earthquake: A Damage Study, Journal of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Science), No. 27(2), pp. 139-149, December, 2001.
  101. Ansary, M. A., Noor, M. A. and Seraj, S. M. (2000). Response spectra based on simulated earthquakes and its application and assessment, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB, 27(1), pp. 1-20, June, 2000.
  102. Ansary, M. A. (1999). A Report on Strong Ground Motion Characteristics and Damage of Infrastructures During the 1995 Kobe Earthquake, BUET Journal, December, 1999, pp. 68-85.
  103. Ansary, M.A., Sutradhar, A., Siddiquee, M.S.A. and Safiullah, A.M.M. (1999), Laboratory Investigation of the Behaviour of Open-ended Steel Pipe Piles, The Indian Engineer, September, 1999.
  104. Siddiquee, M.S.A., Ansary, M.A., Sutradhar, A. and Safiullah, A.M.M. (1999), Numerical Modelling of the Behaviour of Open-ended Steel Pipe Piles, The Indian Engineer, August, 1999.
  105. Ansary, M. A., Siddique, A. and Safiullah, A. M. M. (1999). Compressibility and Permeability Characteristics of Selected Coastal Soils of Bangladesh, Indian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 29 (2), pp. 162-185.
  106. Ansary, M. A. and Yamazaki, F. (1998). Behavior of Horizontal and Vertical SV at JMA Sites, Japan, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124(7), pp. 606-616.
  107. Ansary, M. A., Yamazaki, F., and Katayama, T. (1997). Analysis of ground motions at a reclaimed site during the 1995 great Hanshin earthquake, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB, 25(1), pp. 79-96.
  108. Noor, M. A., Ansary, M. A. and Seraj, S. M. (1997). Critical Evaluation and Comparison of Different Seismic Code Provisions, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB, 25(1), pp. 1-20.
  109. Yamazaki, F. and Ansary, M. A. (1997). Horizontal-to-vertical spectrum ratio of earthquake ground motion for site characterization, International Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 26, pp. 671-689.
  110. Ansary, M. A., Yamazaki, F., and Katayama, T. (1996). Observation of Microtremor using array at Hualien large-scale seismic test site, Taiwan, Journal of the Civil Engineering, IEB, 24(1), pp. 41-54.
  111. Ansary, M. A., Yamazaki, F., and Katayama, T. (1996). Application of microtremor measurements to the estimation of site amplification characteristics, Bulletin of Earthquake Resistant Structure Research Center, IIS, University of Tokyo, No. 29, pp. 95-113.
  112. Ansary, M. A., Yamazaki, F., and Katayama, T. (1995). Statistical analysis of peaks and directivity of earthquake ground motion, International Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Vol. 24 (11), pp. 1527-1539.