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Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Stocker Center
Athens, OH 45701

Issam Khoury

Issam Khoury
Director of ORITE Associate Professor
Stocker Center 222
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment
khoury@ohio.edu
740.593.0010

Issam Khoury has served as a research engineer for ORITE since 1993 and recently completed his Ph.D. with a dissertation focused on the “Impact of Base Stiffness on Portland Cement Concrete Pavement.” He has been involved in instrumentation and research projects for the Ohio Department of Transportation, New York Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Khoury’s involvement in highway research project includes conducting research and instrumentation on several test road projects, such as the Ohio SHRP project on US 23 in Delaware, Ohio, the long-life concrete and perpetual asphalt pavements on US 30 in Wayne County, I-490 near Rochester, New York, I-86 in Olean, New York, I-90 in Syracuse, New York, and RT 9A in New York City. Khoury was also involved in the instrumentation and testing of bridge projects on OH 180 in Hocking County, Ohio, OH 682 bridge in the Plains, and the Washington Waterloo Road Bridge in Fayette County. He has been responsible for instrumenting numerous culverts and soil installations, including subgrade soils, base soils, wingwalls, and slope stability monitors. Khoury’s expertise includes field sensor installation, field data acquisition and analysis, material sampling and testing for both asphalt and concrete, and the ability to conduct lab testing of materials to acquire material properties for use in analysis and design programs such as the MEPDG. He is a veteran operator of the dynamic cone penetrometer, the cone penetration tester, the lightweight deflectometer, and ground penetrating radar. Khoury has co-authored several technical reports and papers that have been published in major research journals and presented at national conferences.

Research Interests: structural instrumentation and data collection, concrete pavement performance and testing, geotechnical data collection and analysis

All Degrees Earned: Ph.D., Ohio University; M.S., Ohio University; B.S., Ohio State University

Something you may not know about me: Enjoys playing soccer on the weekends

Journal Article, Academic Journal (26)

  • Matlack, G., Khoury, I., Naik, B. (2023). Street-side trees control pavement wetness in a moist-temperate region with cold winters. Ecohydrology.
  • Matlack, G., Horn, A., Aldo, A., Walubita, L., Khoury, I., Naik, B. (2022). Measuring surface texture of in-service asphalt pavement: Evaluation of two proposed hand-portable methods. . Road Materials and Pavement Design.
  • Matlack, G., Khoury, I., Naik, B. (2022). Tree canopy macrostructure controls heating of asphalt pavement in a moist-temperate urban forest. Urban Ecosystems; 25: 967-976.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Jordan, B., Hussein, H. (2020). Hydraulic Engineering Research On-Call Services (ROC). Task 3, Ultimate load capacity of corrugated steel pipe with extreme corrosion. Hydraulic Engineering Research On-Call Services (ROC). Task 3, Ultimate load capacity of corrugated steel pipe with extreme corrosion.
  • Hamid, W., Steinberg, E., Semendary, A., Khoury, I., Walsh, K. (2020). Early Age Behavior of Internally Cured Concrete Bridge Deck under Environmental Loading. 4. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities; 34.
  • Al Rikabi, F., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Kurdziel, J. (2019). A new test method for evaluating the long-term performance of fiber-reinforced concrete pipes.
  • Khoury, I., Semendary, A., Hamid, W., Steinberg, E., Walsh, K. (2019). Experimental Investigation of Direct Tension Bond Performance of High-Strength Concrete and Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Connections. 9. Athens: 31.
  • Mutashar, R., Sargand, S., AlRikabi, F., Khoury, I. (2019). Response of a composite-Adjacent Box Beam Bridge with Skewed Beams under Static and Quasi-Static Loads. 3. 33.
  • Jawdhari, A., Semendary, A., Amir, F., Khoury, I., Steinberg, E. (2019). Bond Characteristics of CFRP Rod Panels Adhered to Concrete under Bending Effects. 1. 23.
  • Hussein, H., Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2019). Field investigation of ultra-high performance concrete shear key in an adjacent box-girder bridge. 5. 15: 15.
  • Sargand, S., Zhu, J., Green, R., Khoury, I. (2018). Forensic Study of Premature Failures with Unbonded Concrete Overlay on Interstate 70 in Ohio. 1. Inderscience; 4: 1-19.
  • Hussein, H., Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2018). Field Investigation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Shear Key in an Adjacent Box-Girder Bridge.
  • Mutashar, R., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Al-Rikabi, F. (2018). Response of a Composite Adjacent Box Beam Bridge with Skewed Beams under Static and Quasi-Static Loads. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Masada, T., Hussein, H. (2018). Load Capacity of Corrugated Steel Pipe with Extreme Corrosion Under Shallow Cover. 4. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers; 32.
  • Al-Rikabi, F., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Russ, H. (2018). Material Properties of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Freeze-Thaw Conditions. 6. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers; 30.
  • Al-Rikabi, F., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Hussein, H. (2017). Material Properties of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Freeze-Thaw Conditions. Reston, Virginia: American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Khoury, I., Sargand, S. (2017). Impact of base type on performance of rigid pavement: a case study. Oxford: Taylor & Francis.
  • Hussein, H., Sargand, S., Al-Jhayyish, A., Khoury, I. (2017). Environment-Induced Behavior of Transverse Tie Bars in Adjacent Pre-Stressed Box-Girder Bridges with Partial Depth Shear Keys. 5. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers; 31.
  • Zhu, J., Sargand, S., Green, R., Khoury, I. (2017). Forensic study of premature failures with unbonded concrete overlay on interstate 70 in Ohio. International Journal of Forensic Engineering.
  • Hussein, H., Sargand, S., Al-Jhayyish, A., Khoury, I. (2017). Contribution of Transverse Tie Bars to Load Transfer in Adjacent Prestressed Box-Girder Bridges with Partial Depth Shear Key. 2. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers; 31: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CF.1943-5509.0000973.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Masada, T., Mutashar, R. (2016). Forensic Study of Collapsed Structural Plate Arch Culvert in Ohio. 6. Reston VA: American Society of Civil Engineers; 30.
  • Khoury, I., Sargand, S., Drew, H. (2016). Impact of base type on performance of rigid pavement. International Journal of Pavement Engineering.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Richardson, W., Contreras, G. (2016). Field Inspection of Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipeline Network Under Heap Piles at Copper Mine Site in Chile. 2. Reston VA: ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems - Engineering and Practice; 7: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29PS.1949-1204.0000226.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Richardson, W., Contreras, G. (2013). Field inspection of corrugated HDPE pipeline network under heap piles at copper mine site in Chile. Amsterdam: International Journal of Mining Science and Technology; http://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-mining-science-and-technology/.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (1999). Sensor Installation in Rigid Pavement. Journal of Experimental Techniques; 25-27.
  • Sargand, S., Green, R., Khoury, I. (1997). Instrumenting Ohio Test Pavement. Journal of the Transportation Research Board; 1596: 23-30.

Journal Article, Professional Journal (4)

  • Shaheen, E., Sargand, S., Masada, T., Masada, T. (2020). Laboratory evaluations of corrugated HDPE pipes containing postconsumer recycled material under constant deflection conditions. Issue 3. Reston, VA: Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice; Volume 11: http://224 Stocker Center, Civil Engineering De.
  • Jawdhari, A., Semendary, A., Fam, A., Khoury, I., Steinberg, E. (2018). Bond Characteristics of CFRP Rod Panels Adhered to Concrete Under Bending Effects. NY: Journal of Composites for Construction.
  • Semendary, A., Steinberg, E., Walsh, K., Khoury, I. (2018). Effect of Thermal Load on the Behavior of an Adjacent Prestressed Concrete Box-beam Bridge Containing UHPC Shear Keys with Transverse Dowels. 3. Chicago, IL: PCI Journal.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Hussein, H., Masada, T. Load Capacity of Corrugated Steel Pipe with Extreme Corrosion Under Shallow Cover. Athens: ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities; http://149 Stocker Center, Civil Engineering De.

Conference Proceeding (16)

  • Fouad, A., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Kurdziel, J., Hussein, H., Safiya, A. (2019). Thin-Wall Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Pipe Performance under Cyclic Loading. 547-554.
  • Al Rikabi, F., Hussein, H., Khoury, I. (2019). Experimental Study on Shear Strength of Synthetic Fiber Reinforced High Strength Concrete Containing Slag Aggregate. Structures Congress 2019: Buildings and Natural Disasters - Selected Papers from the Structures Congress 2019; 179-187.
  • Khoury, I., Goddard, J., Heinlein, M. (2018). Innovative Design of the Atlanta Braves Baseball Field. Proceedings of the 19th Plastic Pipes Conference PPXIX.
  • Mutashar, R., Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2017). End Zone Cracks for Skewed Pre-Tensioned Box Beam Concrete Girders. Reston, Virginia: American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Sargand, S., Al-Rikabi, F., Hussein, H., Khoury, I. (2017). The Thermal Expansion of Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Concrete under Air-Dry and Saturated Conditions. Reston, Virginia: American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Khoury, I., Sargand, S., Green, R., Jordan, B., Cichocki, P. (2016). Rutting Resistance of Asphalt Mixes Containing Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA) Binders at the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility in Ohio. Berlin and San Jose: Springer Verlag; 429-439. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-42797-3_28.
  • Khoury, I., Sargand, S., Jordan, B., Cichocki, P., Sheer, M. (2016). Structural Study of Perpetual Pavement Performance in Ohio. Berlin and San Jose: Springer Verlag; 441-459. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-42797-3_29.
  • Green, R., Khoury, I., Sargand, S., Cichocki, P. (2015). Rutting Resistance of Asphalt Mixes Containing Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA) Binders at the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility in Ohio. San Jose.
  • Khoury, I., Sargand, S., Jordan, B., Cichocki, P., Scheer, M. (2015). Structural Study of Perpetual Pavement Performance in Ohio. San Jose.
  • Sargand, S., Edwards, W., Khoury, I. (2012). Assessment of response and performance of perpetual pavements with warm mix asphalt surfaces at the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility. Davis CA: Advances in Pavement Design through Full-Scale Accelerated pavement Testing, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing; 175-185.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2012). Environmental and Load Effect On Doweled and Un-Doweled PCC Slabs. Davis CA: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing; 331-341.
  • Sargand, S., Edwards, W., Khoury, I. (2012). Assessment of response and performance of perpetual pavements with warm mix asphalt surfaces at the Accelerated Pavement Load Facility. Davis CA: 4th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing; 4.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2012). Environmental and Load Effect On Doweled and Un-Doweled PCC Slabs. Davis CA: 4th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing; 4.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Figueroa, L. (2006). Forensic Investigation of Sections 39103, 39108, 39109, and 390110 of the Ohio SHRP U.S. 23 Test Pavement. 6-9. Cleveland, OH: Forensic Engineering, Proceedings of the 4th Congress, ASCE.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Harrigal, A., Sargent, L. (2003). Preliminary Paper on Forensic Study for Sections 390103, 390108, 390109, and 390110 of Ohio SHRP U.S. Rt. 23 Test Pavement. Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavement Data, Analysis & Mechanistic Design Applications; 2: 43-54.
  • Sharkins, A., Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (1997). Monitoring Dynamic Response of Pavement by Strain Gauges, Abstract. Nashville, TN: Proceedings of the VIII International Congress on Experimental Mechanics and Experimental/Numerical Mechanics in Electronic Packaging; 341-342.

Online Article (1)

  • Che, D., Brickler, J., Khoury, I., Kim, T., Kareem, M., Carpenter , J., White, K. (2024). Verification of ODOT Rock Channel Design Procedures. 23. AASHTO Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics Hydrolink.

Other (7)

  • Sargand, S., Al-Jhayyish, A., Khoury, I., Green, R. (2018). Determining Optimum Thickness for Long-Life Concrete Pavement in Ohio. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 1.
  • Nusairat, J., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Ahmed, S., Jozwiak, M. (2018). Validation and Calibration of Finite Element Model of Forces in Wingwalls. Columbus, Ohio: E.L. Robinson Engineering; 1. https://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p267401ccp2/id/16454.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Kruse Daniels, N., Green, R., Redinger, D., Jordan, B., Kennedy, K. (2017). Condition Evaluation of In-Service Chemically Stabilized Subgrades in a High Sulfate Environment. FHWA/OH-2017/41. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 1.
  • Sargand, S., Green, R., Zhu, J., Khoury, I. (2017). Forensic Study of Early Failures with Unbonded Concrete Overlays. FHWA/OH-2017/38. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 1.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Jordan, B., Scheer, M., Cichocki, p. (2015). Implementation and Thickness Optimization of Perpetual Pavements in Ohio. Report FHWA/OH-2015/17. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 5.
  • Sargand, S., White, K., Khoury, I., Hussein, H., Mutashar, R., Russ, A. (2015). Structures Research Services Task 4 – Validation of ODOT Shallow Cover Rating Factor Method for Metal Culverts. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 4.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Gray, J., Al-Jhayyish, A. (2014). Incorporating Subgrade Stabilization in Pavement Design and Construction. FHWA/OH-2014/12 . Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 4.

Report (1)

  • Khoury, I., Green, R., Wilke, P., Gopallawa, P. (2017). Best Practices of Road User Maintenance Agreements Amongst Local Government Agencies in Ohio. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 92.

Research Report (8)

  • Che, D., Khoury, I., White, K., Reshma, F., Pashtun, M. (2024). Design and Construction of Temporary Facilities in Streams and Rivers: Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering Considerations and Practices. Washington, DC: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; 108. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27647/design-and-construction-of-temporary-facilities-in-streams-and-rivers-hydraulic-and-hydrologic-engineering-considerations-and-practices.
  • Che, D., Khoury, I., White, K., Rothwell, D. (2022). Efficient and Effective Ways to Manage Water through ODOT’s Temporary Fills during Construction. Columbus, OH: The Ohio Department of Transportation .
  • Che, D., White, K., Narsavage, P., Khoury, I., Rothwell, D. (2022). Scour Prediction Tools. Columbus, OH: The Ohio Department of Transportation .
  • Khoury, I., Naik, B., Green, R. (2020). Enhance ODOT's Highway Friction Management Program : Division of Engineering Research On-Call 135786. Task 6.. Athens: Enhance ODOT's Highway Friction Management Program : Division of Engineering Research On-Call 135786. Task 6.; 54. http://28 West Green Dr..
  • Naik, B., Khoury, I., McAvoy, D., Horn, A., Matlack, G., Sinha, G., Gassaway, O. Effects of Tree Canopy on Pavement Condition, Safety and Maintenance. Phase 2.
  • Naik, B., Matlack, G., Khoury, I., Sinha, G., McAvoy, D. (2019). Effects of Tree Canopy on Pavement Condition, Safety, and Maintenance. Phase 1. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Masada, T. (2014). Structures Research Services Task 6: Forensic Study of Collapsed Culvert in Licking County. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Gray, J., Al-Jhayyish, A. (2014). Incorporating Subgrade Stabilization in Pavement Design and Construction. Report FHWA/OH-2014/12 . Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.

Review (1)

  • Matlack, G., Naik, B., Khoury, I., Sinha, G. (2016). Trees and pavement: a review of the effect of roadside trees on pavement performance and driving condition. . 54.

Technical Report (21)

  • Sperry, B., Staley, B., Khoury, I., Cubick, K., Ruggles, B., Hren, J. (2019). Noise Wall Overhang Design. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sperry, B., Staley, B., Khoury, I., Green, R., Russ, A., Lozier, B. (2019). Streamlining Local-let Federal-aid Transportation Processes in Ohio. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Russ, A. (2018). Hydraulic Engineering Research On-Call Services (ROC) Task 7: Spiral Rib Conduit (707.12) Service Life. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 44.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Zhu, J., Qin, J., Burhani, A. (2018). JPCP Design Catalog for New York State. Ames, Iowa: Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University; 302.
  • Sargand, S., Al-Jhayyish, A., Khoury, I., Green, R. (2018). Determining Optimum Thickness for Long-Life Concrete Pavement in Ohio. Report No. FHWA/OH-2018-14. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 166.
  • Sargand, S., Al-Jhayyish, A., Khoury, I., Russ, A. (2018). Determining Optimum Thickness for Long-Life Concrete Pavement in Ohio. FHWA/OH-2018-14. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 178.
  • Nusairat, J., Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Ahmed, S., Jozwiak, M. (2018). Validation and Calibration of Finite Element Model of Forces in Wingwalls. Columbus, Ohio: E.L. Robinson Engineering; 127. https://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p267401ccp2/id/16455.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Kruse Daniels, N., Green, R., Redinger, D., Jordan, B., Kennedy, K. (2018). Condition Evaluation of In-Service Chemically Stabilized Subgrades in a High Sulfate Environment. FHWA/OH-2017/41. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 210. https://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p267401ccp2/id/16839.
  • Sargand, S., Green, R., Zhu, J., Khoury, I. (2017). Forensic Study of Early Failures with Unbonded Concrete Overlays. FHWA/OH-2017/38. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Transportation; 248.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Jordan, B., Hussein, H. (2016). Hydraulics Engineering Research On-Call Services Task 3: Ultimate Load Capacity of Corrugated Steel Pipe with Extreme Corrosion. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 94.
  • Khoury, I., Jordan, B. (2015). Investigation of Pavement Heave on OH-2 Lake County, OH. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I. (2015). Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Comparison Pushes. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 82.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Jordan, B., Scheer, M., Cichocki, p. (2015). Implementation and Thickness Optimization of Perpetual Pavements in Ohio. Report FHWA/OH-2015/17. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 310. http://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p267401ccp2/id/12760.
  • Sargand, S., White, K., Khoury, I., Hussein, H., Mutashar, R., Russ, A. (2015). Structures Research Services Task 4 – Validation of ODOT Shallow Cover Rating Factor Method for Metal Culverts. Columbus OH: Ohio Department of Transportation; 164. http://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p267401ccp2/id/12628.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Qin, J., Zhu, J. (2013). Calibration of MEPDG using New York and Ohio Experimental Sections. for Engineering and Software Consultants, Inc. and the New York Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Pooled Fund Study SPR-2(208) Contract No. DTFH61-11-D-00009 Task Order 5 Subcontract #12-15; 50.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Qin, J., Zhu, j. (2013). Collection of Materials Properties Data for Development of JPCP Design Catalog for New York State. for Engineering and Software Consultants, Inc. and the New York Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(101) Contract No. DTFH61-05-D-00017 Task Order 15 Subcontract #10-06; 42.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Qin, J., Zhu, J. (2013). Development of JPCP Design Catalog for New York State. for Engineering and Software Consultants, Inc. and the New York Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(101) Contract No. DTFH61-05-D-00017 Task Order 13 Subcontract #09-01; 178.
  • Sargand, S., Khoury, I., Harrigal, A., Sargent, L., Kim, H. (2005). Evaluation of Pavement Performance on DEL-23 –Forensic Study for Sections 390103, 390108, 390109, 390110 of Ohio SHRP U.S. Rt. 23 Test Pavement. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Transportation.
  • Sargand, S., Young, B., Khoury, I., Wasniak, D., Goldsberry, B. (1998). Final Report on Forensic Study for Section 390101 of Ohio SHRP U.S. 23 Test Pavement. Final Report ODOT/FHWA.
  • Sargand, S., Young, B., Khoury, I., Wasniak, D., Goldsberry, B. (1997). Preliminary Report on Forensic Study for Section 390101 of Ohio SHRP U.S. 23 Test Pavement. Preliminary Report ODOT/FHWA.
  • Sargand, S., Hazen, G., Khoury, I., Pannila, I., Rogers, R. (1993). Evaluation of Pavement Joint Performance. Final Report, ODOT/FHWA.