Mohammad Vahab
Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW)
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A mesh-independent finite element formulation for modeling crack growth in saturated porous media based on an enriched-FEM technique
International Journal of Fracture / Jun 06, 2014
Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., Haghighat, E., & Moallemi, S. (2014). A mesh-independent finite element formulation for modeling crack growth in saturated porous media based on an enriched-FEM technique. International Journal of Fracture, 188(1), 79–108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-014-9948-2
An enriched–FEM technique for numerical simulation of interacting discontinuities in naturally fractured porous media
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Apr 01, 2018
Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., & Hirmand, M. (2018). An enriched–FEM technique for numerical simulation of interacting discontinuities in naturally fractured porous media. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 331, 197–231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2017.11.016
An enriched FEM technique for modeling hydraulically driven cohesive fracture propagation in impermeable media with frictional natural faults: Numerical and experimental investigations
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering / Jun 01, 2015
Khoei, A. R., Hirmand, M., Vahab, M., & Bazargan, M. (2015). An enriched FEM technique for modeling hydraulically driven cohesive fracture propagation in impermeable media with frictional natural faults: Numerical and experimental investigations. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 104(6), 439–468. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4944
Modeling the interaction between fluid-driven fracture and natural fault using an enriched-FEM technique
International Journal of Fracture / Nov 14, 2015
Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., & Hirmand, M. (2015). Modeling the interaction between fluid-driven fracture and natural fault using an enriched-FEM technique. International Journal of Fracture, 197(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-015-0051-0
An augmented Lagrangian contact formulation for frictional discontinuities with the extended finite element method
Finite Elements in Analysis and Design / Dec 01, 2015
Hirmand, M., Vahab, M., & Khoei, A. R. (2015). An augmented Lagrangian contact formulation for frictional discontinuities with the extended finite element method. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 107, 28–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2015.08.003
X-FEM Modeling of Multizone Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments Within Saturated Porous Media
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering / Feb 08, 2018
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2018). X-FEM Modeling of Multizone Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments Within Saturated Porous Media. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(10), 3219–3239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-018-1419-z
An X-FEM investigation of hydro-fracture evolution in naturally-layered domains
Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Mar 01, 2018
Vahab, M., Akhondzadeh, Sh., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2018). An X-FEM investigation of hydro-fracture evolution in naturally-layered domains. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 191, 187–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.01.025
A Physics-Informed Neural Network Approach to Solution and Identification of Biharmonic Equations of Elasticity
Journal of Engineering Mechanics / Feb 01, 2022
Vahab, M., Haghighat, E., Khaleghi, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). A Physics-Informed Neural Network Approach to Solution and Identification of Biharmonic Equations of Elasticity. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 148(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)em.1943-7889.0002062
An X-FEM technique in modeling hydro-fracture interaction with naturally-cemented faults
Engineering Fracture Mechanics / May 01, 2019
Vahab, M., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2019). An X-FEM technique in modeling hydro-fracture interaction with naturally-cemented faults. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 212, 269–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2019.03.020
Numerical investigation of the flow regimes through hydraulic fractures using the X-FEM technique
Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Jan 01, 2017
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). Numerical investigation of the flow regimes through hydraulic fractures using the X-FEM technique. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 169, 146–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2016.11.017
An eXtended Finite Element Method implementation in COMSOL Multiphysics: Solid Mechanics
Finite Elements in Analysis and Design / May 01, 2022
Jafari, A., Broumand, P., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). An eXtended Finite Element Method implementation in COMSOL Multiphysics: Solid Mechanics. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 202, 103707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2021.103707
A numerical contact algorithm in saturated porous media with the extended finite element method
Computational Mechanics / May 29, 2014
Khoei, A. R., & Vahab, M. (2014). A numerical contact algorithm in saturated porous media with the extended finite element method. Computational Mechanics, 54(5), 1089–1110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-014-1041-1
Robust simulation of dynamic fluid-driven fracture in naturally fractured impermeable media
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Dec 01, 2019
Hirmand, M. R., Vahab, M., Papoulia, K. D., & Khalili, N. (2019). Robust simulation of dynamic fluid-driven fracture in naturally fractured impermeable media. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 357, 112574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2019.112574
Fully coupled XFEM formulation for hydraulic fracturing simulation based on a generalized fluid leak-off model
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Jan 01, 2021
Jafari, A., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2021). Fully coupled XFEM formulation for hydraulic fracturing simulation based on a generalized fluid leak-off model. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 373, 113447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113447
An X-FEM Formulation for the Optimized Graded Proppant Injection into Hydro-fractures Within Saturated Porous Media
Transport in Porous Media / Nov 13, 2017
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). An X-FEM Formulation for the Optimized Graded Proppant Injection into Hydro-fractures Within Saturated Porous Media. Transport in Porous Media, 121(2), 289–314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-017-0959-0
X-FEM modeling of large plasticity deformation; a convergence study on various blending strategies for weak discontinuities
European Journal of Computational Mechanics / May 04, 2015
Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., Ehsani, H., & Rafieerad, M. (2015). X-FEM modeling of large plasticity deformation; a convergence study on various blending strategies for weak discontinuities. European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 24(3), 79–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/17797179.2015.1083516
Numerical analysis of multiple hydro-fracture growth in layered media based on a non-differentiable energy minimization approach
Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Jan 01, 2021
Vahab, M., Hirmand, M. R., Jafari, A., & Khalili, N. (2021). Numerical analysis of multiple hydro-fracture growth in layered media based on a non-differentiable energy minimization approach. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 241, 107361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.107361
Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments
International Journal of Geomechanics / Oct 01, 2018
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2018). Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(10). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001273
An eXtended finite element method implementation in COMSOL multiphysics: Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of fluid flow in discontinuous porous media
Computers and Geotechnics / Jul 01, 2023
Jafari, A., Vahab, M., Broumand, P., & Khalili, N. (2023). An eXtended finite element method implementation in COMSOL multiphysics: Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of fluid flow in discontinuous porous media. Computers and Geotechnics, 159, 105458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105458
Fracture characterization from noisy displacement data using artificial neural networks
Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Aug 01, 2022
Khaleghi, M., Haghighat, E., Vahab, M., Shahbodagh, B., & Khalili, N. (2022). Fracture characterization from noisy displacement data using artificial neural networks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 271, 108649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2022.108649
Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow
International Journal of Geomechanics / Mar 01, 2020
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2020). Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow. International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001545
A super-convergent staggered algorithm for the simulation of hydraulic fracturing treatments
International Journal of Fracture / May 21, 2019
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2019). A super-convergent staggered algorithm for the simulation of hydraulic fracturing treatments. International Journal of Fracture, 217(1–2), 49–64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-019-00362-0
Energy minimization versus criteria-based methods in discrete cohesive fracture simulations
Computational Mechanics / Jun 29, 2021
Hirmand, M. R., Vahab, M., Papoulia, K. D., & Khalili, N. (2021). Energy minimization versus criteria-based methods in discrete cohesive fracture simulations. Computational Mechanics, 68(4), 845–860. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-021-02049-7
Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks for forward and inverse analysis of pile–soil interaction
International Journal of Solids and Structures / Aug 01, 2023
Vahab, M., Shahbodagh, B., Haghighat, E., & Khalili, N. (2023). Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks for forward and inverse analysis of pile–soil interaction. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 277–278, 112319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112319
A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PULSE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TREATMENTS USING THE X-FEM TECHNIQUE
Journal of Porous Media / Jan 01, 2019
Vahab, M., Harif, Z., & Khalili, N. (2019). A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PULSE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TREATMENTS USING THE X-FEM TECHNIQUE. Journal of Porous Media, 22(8), 923–938. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.2018025971
The eXtended – Finite Element Method (X – FEM) Through State of the Art Applications
Comprehensive Structural Integrity / Jan 01, 2023
Khoei, A. R., Bahai, H., Giannakeas, I. N., Papathanasiou, T. K., Hirmand, M. R., & Vahab, M. (2023). The eXtended – Finite Element Method (X – FEM) Through State of the Art Applications. In Comprehensive Structural Integrity (pp. 247–295). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-822944-6.00021-9
Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study
Geotechnical and Geological Engineering / Nov 30, 2023
Mortazavi Bak, H., Mostafaei, H., Shahbodagh, B., Vahab, M., Hashemolhosseini, H., & Khoshghalb, A. (2023). Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02699-9
Multiphysics modelling of fractures in porous media using eXtended finite element method
Caving 2022: Fifth International Conference on Block and Sublevel Caving / Jan 01, 2022
Jafari, A., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). Multiphysics modelling of fractures in porous media using eXtended finite element method. Caving 2022: Fifth International Conference on Block and Sublevel Caving. https://doi.org/10.36487/acg_repo/2205_83
A Robust Implementation of Dynamic Evolution of Fluid-Driven Fractures
Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics / Jan 01, 2021
Vahab, M. (2021). A Robust Implementation of Dynamic Evolution of Fluid-Driven Fractures. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (pp. 656–662). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64514-4_68
Dynamic characteristics of dislocations and mechanical behaviour of III-V materials
Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Semi-insulating III-V Materials,
Sumino, K., & Yonenaga, I. (n.d.). Dynamic characteristics of dislocations and mechanical behaviour of III-V materials. Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Semi-Insulating III-V Materials,. https://doi.org/10.1109/sim.1992.752673
An X-FEM investigation of deflection/penetration of hydro-fractures at material discontinuities
2019 Rock Dynamics Summit / Jul 04, 2019
Vahab, M., Akhondzadeh, Sh., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2019). An X-FEM investigation of deflection/penetration of hydro-fractures at material discontinuities. In 2019 Rock Dynamics Summit (pp. 604–610). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429327933-97
An X-FEM Algorithm for Modeling of Multi-zone Hydraulic Fracturing in Saturated Porous Media
Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering / Jan 01, 2017
Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). An X-FEM Algorithm for Modeling of Multi-zone Hydraulic Fracturing in Saturated Porous Media. In Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials with Engineering Applications (pp. 277–290). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_35
An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media
Poromechanics VI / Jul 06, 2017
Vahab, M., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2017, July 6). An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media. Poromechanics VI. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480779.251
An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media
Poromechanics VI / Jul 06, 2017
Vahab, M., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2017, July 6). An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media. Poromechanics VI. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480779.251
X‐FEM Modeling of Saturated/Semi‐Saturated Porous Media
Extended Finite Element Method / Dec 18, 2014
X‐FEM Modeling of Saturated/Semi‐Saturated Porous Media. (2014, December 18). Extended Finite Element Method; Wiley; Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118869673.ch10
Education
Sharif University of Technology
Ph.D, Civil engineering / May, 2015
Experience
TTW
Senior Soil Structure Analyst / June, 2023 — Present
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