Curriculum Vitae
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`Sayed A. Nassar, Ph.D., Fellow ASME
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`Distinguished University Professor-Mechanical Engineering
`Founding Director, Fastening and Joining Research Institute (FAJRI)
`170 Dodge Hall of Engineering
`Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309
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`Direct: (248) 370-3781, Mobile: (248) 921-5020, Fax: (248) 370-4416
`Administrative Assistant (Linda): (248) 370-3780
`nassar@oakland.edu www.oakland.edu/secs/fajri www.oakland.edu/secs/nassar
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`Education
`Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
`MS Aerospace Engineering
`BS Aeronautical Engineering
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`Research Interests
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`Fastening and joining of metallic, composites, and bio-materials; static and fatigue performance of bone screws, damage
`modeling and simulation, vibration-loosening of pre-loaded threaded fasteners, elastic interaction, gasket creep relaxation,
`threaded fastener tribology, cumulative fatigue damage, multi-material fastening and joining, mechanical design, non-
`destructive testing and evaluation (ultrasonics, laser optics), FEA, computer simulation.
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`Teaching Interest
`Mechanical system design, fastening and joining, mechanics of materials, finite element analysis (FEA), mechanical
`vibrations, engineering mechanics.
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`Research Administration
` Founding Director and Principal Investigator of the Fastening and Joining Research Institute (FAJRI), Department
`of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA.
` At FAJRI, managing and directly supervising a multi-disciplinary academic research team of 20 faculty and student
`members with on-going collaborative research projects at four academic institutions in the USA, Germany, and
`China; namely, Oakland University (lead institution), Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, University of
`Stuttgart-MPA, Stuttgart, Germany, and the Bone Research Institute-Medical School at Shanghai Jiaotong
`University, Shanghai, China.
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`Paid Consulting
` Automotive industry (Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, John Deere, American Axle)
` Defense industry (General Dynamics)
` US Government ( US Army TARDEC, NASA)
` Expert witness (injury cases due to screw failure)
` Fastener short courses (US, Australia, France, Spain, India, Canada)
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`Recent Honors and Awards
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`1981 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
`1977 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
`1970 Cairo University, Egypt.
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` Research Award (2013), School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University
` Distinguished University Professor honorary rank (2012), Oakland University
` Achievement Award (2012), NASA Engineering and Safety Center
` Fellow ASME (2006)
` Emeritus Professor, (2002) Lawrence Technological University
` Leadership Award (2009) All University Fund Drive, Oakland University
` Trustees Achievement Award (2006), Oakland University
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` Recognition Award for Research (2005), Oakland University
` Recognition Award, (2011) Akbar El-Yom Academy, Egypt
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`Professional Experience
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`2012- present
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`2007-2012
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`2003-2007
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`2000-2002
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`1988 - 2002
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`1985-1988
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`1981 - 1985
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`1976 - 1981
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`1976 - 1976
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`1970 - 1975
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`Distinguished University Professor, honorary rank, Oakland University
`Founding Director and Principal Investigator, Fastening and Joining Research Institute
`(FAJRI), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.
`Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.
`Founding Director and Principal Investigator, Fastening and Joining Research Institute
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`Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester,
`Michigan.
`Founding Director and Principal Investigator, Fastening and Joining Research Institute
`(FAJRI), School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.
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`Visiting Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester,
`Michigan.
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`Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield,
`Michigan.
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`Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Lawrence Technological University,
`Southfield, Michigan.
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`Senior Stress Analyst, Bechtel Power Corporation –Midland Nuclear Plant project, Nuclear
`Plants), Dow Corning Corp. (NDT-pressure vessels),
`Lecturer, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio (Winter 1981)
`Adjunct Professor, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan (Fall 1981-
`Fall 1984).
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`MS and Ph.D. Research Assistant, Aerospace Engineering Department, Lecturer, Evening
`College, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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`Research and Development Engineer, Egypt Airlines, Cairo, Egypt.
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`Military draft: Honorable Discharge (1975), Army Corps of Engineers (Second Lieutenant, First
`Lieutenant, and Captain), Egypt.
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`Consultant, Intern Professor, Chrysler Technical Center, Auburn Hills, MI.
`(Fastening and Joining Research and Technology Development, Advance Manufacturing
`Engineering (AME)
`Consultant, NASA Safety Engineering Center (NSEC)
`(Threaded Fastener Safety Standards: Analysis, Vibration-Loosening, Torque-Tension, new
`fastener Standards for NASA space program.
`Resident Professor/Consultant, MNP Corp., Utica, MI.
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`Bechtel Power (Senior Stress Analyst, Midland Nuclear Plant project)
`Dow Corning Corp. (Senior Pressure Vessel Analyst)
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`Industrial Experience
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`1999-2008
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`2007-present
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`Summer 1997
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`1981-1985
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`Summary of External Research Funding ($14,000,000+)
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`$3,000,000
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`$8,000,000
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`$364,000
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`$560,000
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), US Army TARDEC
`Delamination Analysis and Testing of Adhesively-Bonded Layered Composites
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), US Army TARDEC
`Hybrid Joining of Dissimilar Light Weight Materials
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), US Army TARDEC
`Development of Rapid Deployment Impact Technology
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), US Army TARDEC
`Hybrid Joining of Dissimilar Light Weight Materials
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), US Army TARDEC
`Hybrid Joining of Dissimilar Light Weight Materials (2014).
`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), Sources: US Army TARDEC/TACOM, US Navy Research,
`National Science Foundation NSF, DaimlerChrysler, DTE Energy, and Cummins Diesel
`Engine.
`Topics: Fastening and Joining Research, Vibration Loosening, Joining of Composites,
`Gasket Creep, Elastic Interaction, NDT of Bolted Joints, Fatigue, Simulation, Medical
`Screws, Damage Modeling, RF Technology for Conveyors.
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), Chrysler Challenge Fund
`Optimization of Lugnut Tightening
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`Nassar, S.A. (Sole PI), Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Chrysler Corporation,
`Automotive Fasteners Research (at TU)
`(1990-2000)
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`Books published
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`Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints, John H. Bickford and Sayed Nassar, Editors, 1998, ISBN 0-8247-9977-1, Marcel
`Dekker, Inc. N.Y., N.Y. The book is used as course text at Oakland University for ME489/ME589 Fasteners and Bolted
`Joints and ME689 Advanced Fasteners and Bolted Joints. While at Lawrence Technological University, the book has been
`used as course text for EME5103 Fasteners and Bolted Joints. The book is also used by industry and academia world-wide,
`and it has been cited in numerous archival journals, as well as in the technical literature.
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`Book Chapters
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`1. Nassar, S.A.,“Use of Ultrasonics in Bolted Joints”, 1998, Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints, Bickford, J.H.,
`and Nassar, S.A. (editors), Taylor&Francis, New York, New York, pp. 631-657.
`2. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X., J.,“Bolted Connections”, 2013, Encyclopedia of Tribology, Springer.
`3. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X. J.,“Failure and Safety of Bolted Joints”, 2013, Encyclopedia of Tribology, Springer.
`4. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X. J.,“Contact, Friction, and Wear of Threaded Fasteners”, 2013, Encyclopedia of
`Tribology, Springer.
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`Patents (9 in US, European Union, Australia, Russia, China)
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`1. Sayed A. Nassar, Gerry Grzadzinski, and Sherif Gindy, “Conveyor Diagnostic System”, 2006, US Patent No. US
`6,865,955 B2.
`2. Sayed A. Nassar, Gerry Grzadzinski, and Sherif Gindy, “Conveyor Diagnostic System Having Local Positioning
`System”, 2007, US Patent No. 7,293,465.
`3. Sayed A. Nassar and Gerry Grzadzinski, “Ultrasonic Control of Bolt Tightening”, 2008, US Patent No.
`20060137463.
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`4. Sayed A. Nassar, Gerry Grzadzinski, and Sherif Gindy, “Mechanical Diagnostic System for Automotive Robots”,
`2004, US Patent is Pending. Attorney Docket No. 706743.
`5. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2012, US Patent
`pending.
`6. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2013, European Union
`Patent pending.
`7. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2013, Chinese Patent
`pending.
`8. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2013, Australian Patent
`pending.
`9. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2013, Japanese Patent
`pending.
`10. Michael Latcha, Sayed A. Nassar, Mehmet Uras, “Rapid Deployment Impact Technology”, 2013, Russian Patent
`pending.
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`Theses Supervision (Oakland University)
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` Damage Modeling of Laminated Composite Joints
`Jianghui Mao
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`Amro Zaki
` Vibration Loosening of Preloaded Countersunk Head Cap Screws
` (Ph.D. 2013: now at Chrysler Tech. Center, Auburn Hills, Mich.)
` Zhijun Wu
` Failure and damage analysis of spine screws
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` (Ph.D., 2012: now at Chrysler Technical Center, Auburn Hills, Mich.)
`Antoine Abboud Creep Relaxation of Gasketed Bolted Flanges
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`Saravanan Ganeshmurthy Simulation of Process Control Methods for Bolted Joints
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` (Ph.D., 2012: now at Chrysler Technical Center, Auburn Hills, Mich.)
`Chaiwat Sinthosiri
` Multi-axial fatigue of preloaded bolts
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`Demetrios Tzelepis
` Adhesive Bonding of Composite Joints
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`Kerry Sakai
` Composite joining
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`Moustapha Diab
` Adhesive bonding of composites
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`Mohamad Dyab
` Multi-axial fatigue of mechanical screws
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` Damage modeling of multi-material joints
`Kassem Moustafa
`Aidong Meng
` Optical Control of Fastener Tightening
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` (Ph.D., 2008: Research and Development Center, General Motors Corp., USA)
` Fastening and Joining of Composite Joints
`Vinay Virupaksha
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`Ali Alkelani Creep Relaxation of Gasketed Bolted Joints
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` (Ph.D., 2007: BMW Motors, South Carolina, USA)
` Self-Loosening of Threaded Fasteners Due to Cyclic Transverse Loads
`Basil Housari
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`Tianshu Sun
` Tribology of Bolted Joints
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`Brian Munn Fatigue of Threaded Fasteners
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` (Ph.D. in progress: co-advisor and research sponsor)
`Rania Ali
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` Fatigue Performance of Preloaded Threaded Fasteners
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`Mohan Ganganala Strain Hardening Model of Preloaded Joint Under Off-Center Loading
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`Amro Zaki
` Vibration Loosening of Preloaded Countersunk Head Cap Screws
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`Satya Gandham Behavior of Bolted Joints under Tensile Service Loads
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`Antoine Abboud Improved Stiffness Model of Gasketed Joints
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`Zhijun Wu
` FEA Modeling
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` (MS, 2008: Chrysler Technical Center, Auburn Hills, Mich.)
`Yipeng Zuo Effect of Non-Parallel Fastener Underhead Contact on the Torque-Tension
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`Aditya Veeram
` Real- Time Ultrasonic Control of Bolt Tightening Using Variable Wave Speed
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`Dajun Zuo
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` Reliability of Fasteners and Bolted Joints
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`Supervision of Research Faculty and Post-Docs (at the Fastening and Joining Research Institute-OU)
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`Dr. Xianjie Yang (2005-present), visiting research professor, Southwest Jiaotong University, PRC.
`Dr. Meir Shillor (2003-present), Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, Oakland University.
`Dr. Xin Wu (2008-present), Assoc. Professor (Materials, adhesive bonding), Wayne State University.
`Dr. Mehmet Uras (2011-present), senior researcher.
`Dr. Sharif Gindy (2010-present), senior researcher.
`Dr. Michael Latcha (2010-present), Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University.
`Dr. Hiu Li (2009), post-doc.
`Dr. Aidong Meng (2008-2009), post-doc.
`Dr. Basil Housari (2009), visiting researcher, (ME, vibration-induced loosening), Chrysler LLC.
`Dr. Ron Averil (2004-2008), Assoc. Professor (ME, design optimization), Michigan State University.
`Dr. Gary Barber, (2000-2006), Professor and Chair of ME (tribology), Oakland University.
`Dr. Beth Zou (2003-2005), Assistant Professor (ME-tribology), Oakland University.
`Dr. Randy Gu (2003-2004), Professor (ME-CAE modeling), Oakland University.
`Dr. Lorenzo Smith (2003-2005), Assistant Professor (ME-FEA modeling), Oakland University
`Dr. Lian Yang (2003-2005), Associate Professor (ME-digital shearography).
`Dr. Laila Guessous (2004-2005), Assistant Professor (ME-spot weld modeling).
`Dr. Abdel-Nasser Zayed (2000-2001), post-doc (ME), Zagazig University, Egypt.
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`Journal publications (peer-reviewed)
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`1. Nassar, S.A. and Ali, R. “An Improved Cumulative Damage Criterion for Preloaded Threaded Fasteners”, 2013,
`Journal of Mechanical Design- ASME Transactions, in press.
`2. Ganeshmurthy, S. ,and Nassar, S. A., “Finite Element Simulation of Various Process Control Methods for Bolt
`Tightening”, 2013, Journal of Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering-ASME Transactions, in press.
`3. Mao, J., Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., “Fracture Model for Adhesively Bonded Joints”, 2013, Journal of Adhesion
`Technology, in press.
`4. Zaki, A.M., Nassar, S. A., Yang, X., “Effect of Conical Angle and Thread Pitch on the Self-Loosening
`Performance of Preloaded Countersunk-Head Bolts”, 2012, Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology -ASME
`Transactions, vol. 134, no. 1, pp. 021210-1~8.
`5. Housari, B., Alkelani, A., Nassar, S. A., “A Proposed Model for Predicting Residual Clamp Load in Gasketed
`Bolted Joints”, 2012, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology-ASME Transactions, vol. 134, no.1, pp. 021201-1~5.
`6. Yang, X., Nassar, S.A., Wu, Z., Meng, A., “Nonlinear Behavior of Preloaded Bolted Joints Under a
` Cyclic Separating Load”, 2012, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology-ASME Transactions, vol. 134,
` no.1, pp. 011206-1~9.
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`7. Nassar, S. A., Mao, J., Yang, X., and Templeton D., “A Damage Model for Adhesively Bonded Single-Lap Thick
`Composite Joints”, 2012, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology-ASME Transactions, in press.
`8. Abboud, A., and Nassar, S. A., “Viscoelastic Strain Hardening Model for Gasket Creep Relaxation”, 2011,
`Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology-ASME Transactions, in press.
`9. Nassar, S.A., and Ganganala, M., “Effect of Separating Load Eccentricity on the Clamp Load Loss in a Bolted
`Joint Using a Strain Hardening Model”, 2011, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology-ASME Transactions, vol.
`133, pp. 021206-1~8.
`10. Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., Gandham, S., Wu, Z., “Nonlinear Deformation Behavior of Clamped Bolted Joints Under
`a Separating Service Load”, 2011, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME Transactions, vol.133,
`pp.021001-1~9.
`11. Wu, Z., Nassar, S. A. and Yang, X., “Pullout Performance of Self-Tapping Medical Screws”, 2011, Journal of
`Biomechanical Engineering-ASME Transactions, vol. 133, pp. 111002-1~9.
`12. Yang, X., Nassar, S.A., Wu, Z., “Criterion for Preventing Self-Loosening of Preloaded Cap Screws Under
`Transverse Cyclic Excitation”, 2011, Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics-ASME Transactions, vol. 133, pp.
`041013-1~11.
`13. Meng, A. and Nassar, S. A., 2011, “A Novel Optical Method for Real-Time Control of Bolt Tightening”, 2011,
`Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology-ASME Transactions, vol.133, no. 6, pp. 061211-1~5.
`14. Yang, X., and Nassar, S. A., “Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Self-Loosening of Preloaded Threaded
`Fasteners”, 2011, Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics-ASME Transactions, vol. 133, pp. 031007-1~8.
`15. Zaki, A.M., Nassar, S. A., Yang, X., “Effect of Thread and Bearing Frication Coefficients and Cone Angle on the
`Self-Loosening of Countersunk Conical Head Screws Under Cyclic Transverse Loads”, 2010, Journal of
`Tribology-ASME Transactions, vol. 132, pp. 031601-1~11.
`16. Nassar, S.A., Wu, Z., Yang, X., “Achieving Uniform Clamp Load in Gasketed Joints Using a Nonlinear Finite
`Element Model”, 2010, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology- ASME Transactions, vol. 132, pp. 031205-1~10.
`17. Nassar, S.A., Zaki, A., “Effect of Coating Thickness on the Friction Coefficients and Torque-Tension Relationship
`in Threaded Fasteners, 2009, Journal of Tribology – ASME Transactions, vol.131, pp. 021301-1~11.
`18. Nassar, S.A., Virupaksha, V., “Effect of Adhesive Thickness and Properties on the Biaxial Interfacial Shear
`Stresses in Bonded Joints Using a Continuum Mixture Model”, 2009, Journal of Engineering Materials and
`Technology-ASME Transactions, vol.131/ 021015-1~9.
`19. Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., “A Mathematical Model for Vibration Induced Loosening of Threaded Fasteners”, 2009,
`Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics – ASME Transactions, vol.131/021009-1~13.
`20. Nassar, S.A., Abboud, A., “An Improved Stiffness Model for Bolted Joints”, 2009 Journal of Mechanical Design-
`ASME Transactions, Vol. 131/001912-1~11.
`21. Nassar S. A., and Yang, X., “Novel Formulation of Bolt Elastic Interaction in Gasketed Joints”, Journal of
`Pressure Vessel and Technology, 2009, Vol. 131/051204-1~9.
`22. Alkelani A. A., Nassar S. A., and Housari B. A., “Formulation of Elastic Interaction Between Bolts During the
`Tightening of Flat-Face Gasketed Joints”, 2009, Journal of Mechanical Design-ASME Transactions, Vol.
`131/ 021004-1~9.
`23. Kuttler, K. L., Nassar, S. A., Shillor, M., “Dynamic Analysis of Two Adhesively Bonded Rods”, 2009, Annals of
`the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Mathematics and its Applications, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 83-111.
`24. Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., Ganeshmurthy, S., “Analysis of Yield Tightening of Threaded Fasteners”, 2009, Journal
`of Materials & Manufacturing – SAE Transactions, pp.249-254.
`25. Nassar, S.A. and Housari, B. A., “Study of the Effect of Hole Clearance and Thread Fit
` On the Self-Loosening of Threaded Fasteners Due to Cyclic Transverse Loads”, 2007,
` ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 129, Issue 6, pp. 586-594.
`26. Alkelani, A.A., Housari, B., Nassar, S.A., “A Proposed Model for Creep Relaxation of Soft Gaskets in Bolted
`Joints at Room Temperature”, February Issue 2008, Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology-ASME Transactions,
`vol. 130, pp. 011211-1~?
`27. Nassar, Sayed A. and Alkelani, A.A., “Elastic Interaction and Creep Relaxation in Bolted
` Gasketed Joints”, 2006, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 128, pp. 394-
` 401.
`28. Nassar, S.A. and Matin, P.H., “Clamp Load Loss Due to Fastener Elongation Beyond its Elastic
` Limit”, 2006, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 128, Nov. 2006, pp. 379-
` 387.
`29. Nassar, Sayed A. and Veeram, Aditya B., “Ultrasonic Control of Fastener Tightening using Variable Wave
`Speed”, 2006, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 128, pp. 427-432.
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`30. Nassar, Sayed A. and Housari, B. A., “Effect of Thread Pitch on the Self-Loosening of Threaded Fasteners Due to
`Cyclic Transverse Loads”, 2006, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 128, pp. 590-598.
`31. Nassar, S.A. and Matin, P. H., and G. C. Barber, “Thread Friction in Bolted Joints”, 2005, Journal of Pressure
`Vessels Technology- ASME Transactions, Vol. 127, pp. 387-393.
`32. Nassar, S.A., El-Kham, H., Barber, G.C., Zou, Q., Sun, T.S., “Bearing and Thread Friction in Fasteners”, 2005,
`Journal of Tribology, ASME Transactions, Vol. 127, pp. 263-272.
`33. Nassar, S.A., Barber, G.C., and Zuo, D., “Bearing Friction Torque in Bolted Joints”, 2005, STLE Tribology
`Transactions, Vol. 48, pp. 69-75.
`34. Nassar, Sayed A., and Mating, P. H., “Non-Linear Strain Hardening Model for Predicting Clamp Load Loss in
`Bolted Joints”, 2006, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol.128, Issue 6, pp.1328-1336.
`35. Nassar, S.A., Andrews, K.T., Kruk, S., and Shillor, M., “Modeling and Simulation of a Bonded Rod”, 2005,
`Journal for Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Vol. 42, pp. 553-572.
`36. Yang, X. and Nassar, S. A., “Constitutive Modeling of Time-Dependent Cyclic Straining for Solder Alloy 63Sn-
`37Pb”, 2005, Journal of Mechanics of Materials, vol. 37, pp. 801-814.
`37. Zou, Q., Sun, T.S., Nassar, S., Barber, G.C., El-Kham, H., “Contact Mechanics Approach to Determine Effective
`Radius in Bolted Joints”, 2005, Journal of Tribology-ASME Transactions, Vol. 127, pp. 30-36.
`38. Nassar, S.A. and Virupaksha, V.L., Ganeshmurthy, S., “Effect of Bolt Tightening and Joint Material on the
`Strength and Behavior of Composite Joints”, 2007, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 129, pp.
`43-51.
`39. Nassar, S. A. and Matin, P.H., “Cumulative Clamp Load Loss Due to a Fully Reversed Cyclic Load Acting on an
`Initially Yielded Joint System”, 2006, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 129, pp. 421-433.
`40. Nassar, S.A. and Meng, A., “Optical Monitoring of Bolt Tightening Using 3-D Electronic Speckle Pattern
`Interferometry (ESPI)”, 2007, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology, Vol. 129, pp. 89-95.
`41. Nassar, Sayed A. and Alkelani, A.A., “Effect of Tightening Speed on the Elastic Interaction and Gasket
`Relaxation in Bolted Joints”, 2006, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, SAE-Transactions, pp. 811-825.
`42. Smith, L.M., Nassar, S.A., Burgeon, J., Ganeshmurthy, S., “Torsional Stiffness of a Vehicle Underbody Frame:
`Bolt Sensitivity Study”, 2006, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, SAE Transactions, pp. 826-841.
`43. Chiang, Y. J., Nassar, S. A., and Barber, G. C., “Multi-Variable Effects of Fastening Parameters on Stress
`Development at Bolt Threads”, 2006, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, SAE Transactions, SAE
`Transactions, pp. 842-856.
`44. Nassar, S.A. and Housari, B. A., “Study of the Effect of Hole Clearance and Thread Fit on the Self-Loosening of
`Threaded Fasteners Due to Cyclic Transverse Loads”, 2006, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 129, Issue
`6, pp. 586-594.
`45. Nassar, S.A., Ranganathan, R. M., Ganeshmurthy, S., and Barber, G.C. “Effect of Tightening Speed on the
`Torque-Tension and Wear Pattern in Threaded Fasteners”, 2007, Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology-ASME
`Transactions, Vol. 129, Issue 3, pp. 426-440.
`46. Nassar, S. A., and Yang, X., “Novel Formulation of the Break-Away Torque Components and the Torque-Tension
`Relationship in Threaded Fasteners”, 2007, ASME Journal of Pressure Vessels, Vol. 129, Issue 4, pp. 653-663.
`47. Nassar, S.A. and Sun, T., “Surface roughness effect on the torque-tension relationship in threaded fasteners”, 2007,
`ImechE Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 221, pp. 95-103.
`48. Zou, Q., Sun, T., Nassar, S.A., Barber, G.C., Gumul, A.K., “Effect of Fastener Lubrication on the Torque-Tension
`Relationship”, 2007, STLE Transactions, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 127-136.
`49. Andrews, K.T., Guessous, L., Nassar, S., Putta, S.V., Shillor, M., “A One Dimensional Spot Welding Model”,
`2006, Journal of Applied Mathematics, vol. 2006, Article ID 17936, pp. 1-24.
`50. Meng, A., Yang, X., Nassar, S.A., “Effect of Bearing Friction and Hole Clearance on the Clamp Load-
`Deformation Correlation in Bolted Joints”, 2008, Journal of Materials & Manufacturing –SAE Transactions, pp.
`699-706.
`51. Ganeshmurthy, S., Grzadzinski, G., Nassar, S.A., “Torque-Angle Signature Analysis of Automotive Weld Stud
`Tightening”, 2008, Journal of Materials & Manufacturing-SAE Transactions, pp. 687-698.
`52. Ganeshmurthy, S., Housari, B., Nassar, S. A., “Investigation of the Effect of Adhesive Coating on Threaded
`Fastener Performance”, 2008, Journal of Materials & Manufacturing-SAE Transactions, pp. 707-717.
`53. Housari, B., Dykas, S.M., Grzadzinski, G., Nassar, S.A., “DOE Investigation of the Effect of Dimensional Thread
`Tolerance on the Vibration-Induced Loosening of Fasteners”, 2008, Journal of Materials & Manufacturing-SAE
`Transactions, pp. 663-671.
`54. Yang, X., Nassar, S.A., “Elasto-Plastic Clamp Load Analysis of Bolted Joints for Strain Hardening of Bolt
`Material Under Separating Loads”, 2008, Journal of Materials & Manufacturing-SAE Transactions, pp. 672-686.
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`55. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X., “Torque-Angle Formulation of Threaded Fastener Tightening”, 2008, Journal of
`Mechanical Design-ASME Transactions, vol. 130, pp. 024501-1~4.
`56. Nassar, S.A., Yang, X. “Analysis of Clamp Load Loss in Bolted Joints Using Combined Elasto-Plastic Torsional
`and Axial Bolt Stresses, 2008, Journal of Mechanical Design – ASME Transactions, vol.130, pp. 024501-5.
`57. Housari, B. A., and Nassar, S.A., “Effect of Thread and Bearing Friction Coefficients on the Vibration-Induced
`Loosening of Threaded Fasteners Under Cyclic Transverse
` Loads”, 2007, ASME Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics-ASME Transactions, Vol. 129,
`
` pp. 484-494.
`58. Andrews, K. T., Guessous, L., Nassar, S., Putta, S. V., Shillor, M., “ A One Dimensional Spot Welding Model”,
`2006, Journal of Applied Mathematics, vol.2006, Article ID 17936, pp.1-24
`59. Guessous L, Barber GC, Zou Q, and Nassar S. A. “A Numerical Investigation of Bolt Underhead Temperature
`Evolution Under Various Fastening Conditions”, 2008, STLE Tribology Transactions, 51(4):494-503
`60. Nayfeh, A.H. and Nassar, S.A. “Horizontally Polarized Waves in Composites with Bonds”, 1983, Journal of
`Sound and Vibrations, 87(3), pp. 439-447.
`61. Nassar, S.A. and Nayfeh, A.H., “Longitudinal Elastic Wave Propagation in Laminated Composite with Bonds”,
`1982, Journal of Mechanics of Materials, vol. 1, pp. 331-344.
`62. Nayfeh, A.H. and Nassar, S.A., “The Influence of Bonding Agents on Thermo- Mechanically Induced Interfacial
`Stresses in Laminated Composites”. 1982, Journal of Fibre Science and Technology, vol. 16, pp.157-174.
`63. Nayfeh, A.H. and Nassar, S.A., “Mathematical Simulation of Singularities for Isoparametric Finite Elements of
`Arbitrary Orders”, 1981, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, vol. 17, pp. 465-470.
`64. Nayfeh, A.H. and Nassar, S.A., “Simulation of the Influence of Bonding Materials on the Dynamic Behavior of
`Tri-laminated Wave Guides”, 1978, Journal of Applied Mechanics-ASME Transactions, vol. 45, pp. 822-828.
`65. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X., J.“Bolted Connections”, 2013, Encyclopedia of Tribology, Springer.
`66. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X. J.“Failure and Safety of Bolted Joints”, 2013, Encyclopedia of Tribology, Springer.
`67. Nassar, S.A. and Yang, X. J., “Contact, Friction, and Wear of Threaded Fasteners”, 2013 Encyclopedia of
`Tribology, Springer.
`68. Mao, J., “Damage Modeling of Bonded Joints”, 2013, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland
`University.
`69. Abboud, A., “Modeling of Gasket Creep Relaxation and Elastic Interaction in Bolted Flanges”, 2013, Ph.D.
`Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland University.
`70. Zaki, A., “A Multi-Variable Model for Investigating the Vibration-Induced Loosening of Preloaded Threaded
`Fasteners”, 2013, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland University.
`71. Ganeshmurthy, S., “Investigation of Key Parameters for Reliable Tightening and in-Service Behavior of Bolted
`Joints”, 2013, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland University.
`72. Wu, Z., “Mechanical Performance of Medical Screws”, 2012, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor,
`Oakland University.
`73. Meng, A., “Optical Control of Bolt Tightening”, 2008, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland
`University.
`74. Viropakhsa, V., “Bolting and Adhesive Bonding of layered Composites”, Ph.D. Dissertation: Nassar, S.-Thesis
`Advisor, Oakland University.
`75. Alkelani, A., “Gasket Relaxation and Elastic Interaction in Flat-Face Bolted Flanges”, 2007, Ph.D. Dissertation:
`Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland University.
`76. Housari, B., “Mathematical Modeling of Vibration Loosening of Threaded Fasteners”, 2006, Ph.D. Dissertation:
`Nassar, S.-Thesis Advisor, Oakland University.
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`Journal papers (in review)
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`77. Yang, X., Nassar, S. A., “Effect of Thread Profile Angle and Geometry Clearance on the Loosening Performance
`of a Preloaded Bolt-Nut System Under Harmonic Transverse Excitation”, 2013, Journal of Mechanical Design-
`ASME Transactions, in review.
`78. Zaki, A. M., Nassar, S. A., and Yang X., “Threshold Preload Formulation for Preventing Vibration-Induced
`Loosening of Countersunk-Head Bolts”, 2011, Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology-ASME Transactions, in
`review.
`79. Nassar, S., Wu, Z., Yang, X., “Nonlinear Deformation Behavior of Preloaded Bolted Joints”, 2011, Journal of
`Pressure Vessels Technology-ASME Transactions, in review.
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`80. Zaki, A.M., Nassar, S.A., Shillor, M., “Inverse Problem Solution for Bolt Preload Using Measured Surface
`Deformation”, 2012, Journal of Pressure Vessels Technology- ASME Transactions, in review.
`81. Nassar, S., Mao, J., Cuifen, Y., Wu, X., Moustafa, K., Diab, M.,”Effect of Adhesive Nano-Reinforcement on the
`Static and Fatigue Performance of Adhesively-Bonded Sheet Metal Joints”, 2013, Journal of Adhesion Technology,
`in review.
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`Conference papers (peer-reviewed)
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`1. Zaki, A.M., Nassar, S.A., Shillor, M., “Inverse Problem Solution for Bolt Preload Using Measured Surface
`Deformation”, 2013, ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, July 14-19, Paris-France.
`2. Abboud, A., and Nassar, S. A., “Achieving Uniform Clamping in Flat Face Gasketed Joints”, 2013, ASME
`Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, July 14-19, Paris-France.
`3. Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., “Composite Fastening and Joining”, 2012, First Composite Joining Symposium,
`Proceedings of the SEM XII World Conference, June 11-14, Costa Mesa, CA.
`4. Ganeshmurthy, S., and Nassar, S. A., “Finite Element Simulation for Preloading Threaded Fasteners”, 2012,
`Proceedings of the 2012 ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, July 15-19, Toronto, ON, Canada.
`5. Yang, X., Nassar, S.A., “Deformation and Slippage Modeling for Investigating Bolt Loosening
` under Harmonic Transverse Excitation”, 2012, Proceedings of the ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference,
`July 15-19, Toronto, Ontario-Canada.
`6. Mao, J, Nassar, S.A., Yang, X., “A Model for Fracture Characterization of Adhesive Bonded Joint”, 2012,
`Proceedings of the SEM XII World Conference, June 11-14, Costa Mesa, CA.
`7. Nassar, S.A., Mao, J, Yang, X., “Cylindrical Bending of Bonded Layered Thick Composites”, 2012, Proceedings of
`the SEM XII World Conference,