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Allouche, Erez, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professor of Civil Enigneering
Associate Director of Trenchless Technology Center

Degrees

Ph.D-Construction Engineering and Management: University of Alberta, 2004
MS-Structural Engineering: Queen's University, 1996
BS-Civil Engineering: Queen's University, 1994

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Contact Info

Office: 246 Bogard Hall
Email: allouche@latech.edu
Phone: 318-257-2852
Fax: 318-257-2306
Home Page: Under Construction

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Areas of Specialization

Advanced Cementitious Materials
Trenchless Technologies for the Rehabilitation, Replacement and Installation of Pipes and Conduits
Condition Assessment of Buried Infrastructure using Non-Destructive Testing Methods
Asset Management and Decision Support Software

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Research Areas/Interests

Dr. Erez Allouche is the associate director of the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University and holder of the Louisiana Contractor Educational Trust Fund Junior Chair. His research focuses on the development of new construction technologies, materials and design methods for underground utilities. He is the recipient of the Ontario Premier Research Excellence Award (2001), University Research Award (2005 and 2006) and co-author of the winning student paper at the international No-Dig 2005. He is the inventor (or co-inventor) of five patents in the area of trenchless technologies and the author (and co-author) of more than 130 publications in the areas of pipeline inspection, rehabilitation and installation using trenchless techniques, advanced cementitious materials and infrastructure management, including 40 peer-review journal papers.

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Publications

Peer-Review Journal Publications

[1] Haile, T., Nakhla, G. and Allouche E.N. (2007). Evaluation of the Resistance of Mortars Coated with Silver Bearing Zeolites to Bacterial-Induced Corrosion. Conditionally Accepted for publication consideration at Corrosion Science, August.

[2] Pucker, J., Allouche, E.N. and Sterling, R. (2006). Social Costs Associated with Buried Utility Projects: Case Histories in North America and Europe. Accepted for publication consideration to the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, September.

[3] Jaganathan, A. and Allouche E.N. (2006). Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Properties of Moist Soils. Re-submitted (editor review) for publication consideration to the Canadian Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, CGS, September.

[4] Hewayde, E. Nehdi M., Allouche E.N., Nakhla, G. (2007). Using concrete Admixtures to Enhance Sulphuric Acid Resistance. In-Press, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, ICE, June.

[5] El Naggar, H., Allouche E.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Development of New Class of Pre-Cast Concrete Pipes: Experimental Evaluation. To Appear, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 34, CSCE.

[6] El Naggar, H., Allouche E.N. and El Naggar, M.H. (2007). Development of New Class of Pre-Cast Concrete Pipes: Numerical Evaluation. To Appear, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 34, CSCE.

[7] Jaganathan, A., Allouche E.N. and Baumert, M. (2007). Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Impact of Folds on the Pressure Rating of CIPP Liners. In-Press, Journal of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier Science, U.K., June.

[8] Taesang, A., Allouche E.N. and Yanful, E.K. (2007). Identification of Heavy Metal and Hydrocarbon Contamination using a Miniature Resistivity Probe. Journal of Environmental Technology, Vol. 28, pp. 701-711. Elsevier Science, U.K., March.

[9] Hewayde, E., Nakhla, G.F., Allouche, E.N. and Mohan, P. (2007). Beneficial Impact of Coatings on Biological Generation of Sulfides in Concrete Sewer Pipes. Journal of Structures & Infrastructure Engineering: Maintenance, Management, Life-cycle, Design & Performance, Vol. 3(3), pp. 267-277. Taylor and Francis, UK.

[10] Hewayde, E. Nehdi M., Allouche E.N., Nakhla, G. (2007). Neural Network Prediction of Concrete Degradation by Sulfuric Acid Attack. Journal of Structures & Infrastructure Engineering: Maintenance, Management, Life-cycle, Design & Performance, Vol. 3(1), pp. 17-27. Taylor and Francis, UK.

[11] Hewayde, E. Nehdi M., Allouche E.N., Nakhla, G. (2007). Effect of Mixture Design Parameters on Resistance of Concrete to Sulfuric Acid, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 19(2), pp 1-7, ASCE, February.

[12] Hong H.P., Allouche E.N. and Trivedi M. (2006). Optimal Scheduling of Replacement and Rehabilitation in Water Mains. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, Vol. 12(3), pp. 184-191, ASCE, U.S.A.

[13] Hewayde, E. Nehdi M., Allouche E., Nakhla, G. (2006). Effect of Geopolymer Cement on Microstructure, Compressive Strength and Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Concrete. Magazine of Concrete Research, Vol. 58(5), pp. 321-331, Thomas Telford.

[14] Wong, L.S., Allouche, E.N., Dhar A.S. and Moore, I.D. (2006). Long Term Response of full-Scale SIDD Type 4 Test Beds. Canadian Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 43(4), pp. 392-408, CGS.

[15] Taesang, A., Allouche E.N. and Yanful, E.K. (2006). A Multi-Purpose Platform for Horizontal Subsurface Investigation. Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 29(3), pp. 181-192, ASTM, U.S.A.

[16] Allouche, E.N. and Bowman A. (2006). Holistic Approach for Predicting the Vulnerability of Buried Pipelines to Earthquake Loads. Journal of Natural Hazards Review, ASCE, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 12-18, USA.

[17] Baumert, M.E. Allouche E.N. and Moore, I.D. (2005). Drilling Mud Considerations in the Design of Engineered Horizontal Directional Drilling Crossings. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 339-349, U.S.A.

[18] Gilchrist A. and Allouche E.N. (2005). Quantification of Social Costs Associated with Construction Projects: State-of–the–Art Review. Journal of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier Science, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 89-104, U.K.

[19] Baumert M.E., Allouche E.A. and Moore, I.D. (2004). Experimental Investigation of Pull Loads and Borehole Pressures During Horizontal Directional Drilling Installations, Canadian Journal of Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, CGS, Vol 41(4), pp. 672-685.

[20] Gilchrist, A., Allouche, E.N. and Cowen, D. (2003). Prediction and Mitigation of Construction Noise in Urban Environments. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, Vol. 30: 659-672.

[21] Abeid J., Allouche, E.N., Arditi, D. and Hayman M. (2003). Photo-Net II: A Computer Based Monitoring System Applied to Project Management. Journal of Automation in Construction, Elsevier Science, Vol. 12(5), pp. 603-616, U.K.

[22] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T. and McLeod, C. Software for Planning and Cost Control in Directional Drilling Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering Management, ASCE, Vol. 129, No. 4, pp. 446-453.

[23] Baumert M.E. and Allouche E.A. (2003). Real-Time Monitoring for Quality Delivery of Directional Drilling Installations. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 35-43, USA.

[24] Allouche E.A. (2002). Implementing Quality Control in HDD Projects – A North American Prospective. Journal of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 16, Supplement 1, pp. S3-S12, Elsevier Science, U.K.

[25] Baumert M.E. and Allouche E.A. (2002). Methods for Estimating Pipe Pullback Loads for HDD Crossings. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 12-19.

[26] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T. and AbouRizk S.M. (2001) Applications of Horizontal Site Characterization in Trenchless Construction, Journal of Construction Engineering Management, ASCE, Vol. 127, No. 6, pp. 476-484.

[27] Allouche E.A. (2001). Quality control and quality assurance in HDD. No‑Dig Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 1-6, USA..

[28] Ariaratnam, S.T. and Allouche, E.N. (2000). Suggested practices for installations using horizontal directional drilling. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 5, No. 4, November, ASCE, pp. 142-149.

[29] Allouche, E.N. (2000). Prequalification and certification of HDD contractors. No‑Dig Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 11-14, USA.

[30] Ariaratnam, S.T. and Allouche, E.N. (2000). Remediation of contaminated sites using horizontal directional drilling. Feature Article, ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine, July, pp. 62-65.

[31] Ariaratnam, S.T., Allouche, E.N. and Biggar, K.W. (2000). Testing of a new generation horizontal soil sampler. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 259‑263.

[32] Baumert, M.E. and Allouche, E.N. (2000). Comparison of current HDD installation design methods. No‑Dig Engineering, U.S.A., Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 2‑8.

[33] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T. and Lueke, J.S. (2000). Horizontal directional drilling - profile of an emerging industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 1, Jan/Feb., pp. 68-76.

[34] Ariaratnam, S.T., Lueke, J.S. and Allouche, E.N. (1999). Utilization of trenchless construction methods by Canadian municipalities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 125, No. 2, Mar/Apr., pp. 76-86.

[35] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T. and Biggar, K.W. (1999). Characterization applications of horizontal directional drilling. No‑Dig Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 11-14.

[36] Allouche, E.N., Campbell, T.I., Green, M.F. and Soudki, K.A. (1999). Tendon stress in continuous unbonded prestressed concrete members - Part 2: Development of a numerical model and a parametric Study. PCI Journal, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 60-73.

[37] Allouche, E.N., Campbell, T.I., Green, M.F. and Soudki, K.A. (1998). Tendon stress in continuous unbonded prestressed concrete members - Part 1: State of the art. PCI Journal, Vol. 43, No. 6, pp. 86-93.

[38] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T., Biggar, K.W. and Mah, J. (1998). Horizontal sampling - A new direction in site characterization, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 12, Supplement 1-2, pp. 17-25, Elsevier Press, U.K.

[39] Ariaratnam, S.T., Allouche, E.N. and Lueke, J., 1998. Identification of risk in horizontal directional drilling operations. No‑Dig Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 21‑24.

[40] Allouche, E.N., Ariaratnam, S.T. and Biggar, K.W., 1998. Environmental remediation using horizontal directional drilling: Applications and modeling. Practical Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, ASCE, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 93‑99.

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