Thesis (M.E.)-- American University of Beirut, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineeering, 2013.
Advisor : Dr. Ibrahim Alameddine, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering ; Members of Committee : Dr. Mutasem El-Fadel, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering ; Dr. Majdi Abou Najm, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-123)