Dr. M. Ashiqur Rahman

E-mail: ashiq@me.buet.ac.bd

Phone: 01939013010

Fax: 880-2-8613046

Dr. M. Ashiqur Rahman

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Education

Ph.D. (Tohoku ,Japan), M.Sc. Engg (BUET), B.Sc. Engg (BUET).

Research Fields

Smart Materals
Mechanical Vibration
Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy
Structural Stability
Optimum Deisgn of Machine Elements

Courses Offered

  • Smart Materials
  • Mechanical Vibrations
  • Elastic Stabily of Structures
  • Advanced Numerical Analysis
  • Noise and Vibration
  • Machine Design
  • Mechanics of Machinery
  • Engineering Mechancis
  • Strength of Materials
  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Drawing.

Contact Address

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.

List of Publications

Books
  1. Rahman Muhammad Mahbubur and Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, 2007. “Elements of Mechanical Engineering-Second Edition”. Published by Mr. M. Saifur Rahman, MSS, Bakshibazar, Dhaka 1211. 
Journals
  1. Rahman, M. A., Rauf, T. U., Ibrahim, M. S., 2023, “Design, Fabrication and Performance Test of an Effective Body Armor”, Current Mechanics and Advanced Materials, Bentham Science Publishers. DOI: 10.2174/0126661845274408231113045800
  2. Rahman, M. A., Ibrahim, M. S., Tonmoy, A. A., Mridha, M. A., 2023, “Shock Isolation of Light Vehicle Suspension by Modified Eye Leaf Spring”, pp. 386 – 393. 
    Recent  Patents on Mechanical Engineering, Bentham Science Publishers. DOI: 10.2174/2212797616666230815105051
  3. Rahman, M. A., Ahmed, U., Uddin, M. S. 2013. “Response of non-linear shock absorbers- boundary value problem analysis” International Journal of Applied Mechanics & Engg. (IJAME, Poland), vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 793-815.
  4. Muhammad Ashiqur Rahman, M.A.K. Chowdhuri, 2012. “Modelling of an imperfect column having variable cross-sections and non-symmetric responses in tension and compression”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics & Engg. (IJAME, Poland), vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 439-458.
  5. Muhammad Ashiqur Rahman, Ashraf Uddin Ahmed, 2011. “Boundary value problem analysis of a tuned vibration absorber having non-linear springs”, International Journal of Structural Engineering, 2011 Vol.2 No.1, pp. 61-84, DOI: 10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2011.038070
  6. Muhammad Ashiqur Rahman, M.A.K. Chowdhuri, 2010. “Experiment and non-linear analysis of stainless steel columns having variable cross-sections”, International Journal of Structural Engineering, 2010 Vol.1 No.3/4, pp.312 – 326, DOI: 10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2010.033485
  7. Muhammad Ashiqur Rahman, M.A.K Chowdhuri, R.A Hossain, 2010, “Finite Difference Analvsis of Variable Cross-section Fixed-hinged Columns with Non Linearity”, JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 8 No. 2, http://ww.iutoic-dhaka.edu/jet
  8. Rahman, M. A., Kowser, M. A., 2010. “Inelastic Deformations of Stainless Steel Leaf Springs-Experiment and Nonlinear Analysis”, Meccanica (2010) 45: 503–518, DOI 10.1007/s11012-009-9270-7.
  9. Rahman, M. A., 2008. “Patents on Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy”. Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering, Bentham Science Publishers, vol. I, No. 1, pp.65-67.
  10. Rahman, M. A., Akanda, S. R., Hossain, M. A., 2008. “Effect of cross section geometry on the response of an SMA column”. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (SAGE Publications, UK), Feb 2008: vol. 19: pp.243-252. 
  11. Rahman, M. A., Kowser, M. A., Siddiqui, M. T., 2008. “Effect of end shortening on the response of a steel cantilever beam with an opening”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics & Engg. (IJAME, Poland), vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 735-751.
  12. Rahman, M. A., Siddiqui, M. T. and Kowser, M. A., 2007. “Design and Non-linear analysis of a parabolic leaf spring”. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Transaction of the Mech. Eng. Div., IEB, vol. ME 37 (June 2007), pp. 47-51.
  13. Rahman, M. A. and Tani, J. 2007. “Buckling of tubular superelastic shape memory alloy shafts” Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal (Techno Press, South Korea), vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 523-526.
  14. Rahman, M. A. and Rahman, S., 2007. “A computer program for  designing proving rings of uniform strength”. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), volume 88, October 29, pp. 3-7.
  15. Rahman, M. A., Kowser, M. A., 2007. “Nonlinear analysis of cantilever shape memory alloy beams of variable cross-section”. Smart Materials & Structures (IOP Publishing Ltd., UK) 16, pp. 531-540.
  16. Rahman M. A., Rahman, M. S., Hossain, A. H. M. Z., 2007. “Large deflection   analysis of cantilever beams with an opening’. International Journal of Applied Mechanics & Engg. (IJAME, Poland), vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 169-181.
  17. Rahman, M. A., Kowser, M. A., Hossain, M. M., 2006. “Large deflection of the cantilever steel beams of uniform strength- Experiment & Nonlinear Analysis”. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Research India Publications, vol. 1, No.1, pp. 21-36.

  18. Rahman, M. A. and Tani, J., 2006. “Postbuckling Characteristics of the Short Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Columns- Experiment and Quantitative Analysis”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics & Engg. (IJAME, Poland), vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 941-955.
  19. Rahman M. A., Qiu. J., Tani. J. 2006. “Buckling and postbuckling behavior of solid superelastic shape memory alloy shafts”. Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal (Techno Press, South Korea). 23 (4), pp. 339-352.
  20. Rahman, M. A. and Khan, M. R., 2006. “Unique local deformation of the superelastic shape memory alloy rods during stress relaxation tests”. Structural Engineering & Mechanics, An International Journal (Techno Press, South Korea). 22 (5), pp.563-574.
  21. Rahman, M. A., Tani, J., Afsar, A. M., 2006. “Postbuckling behaviour of stainless steel (SUS304) columns under loading-unloading cycles”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research (Elsevier Science Ltd.). 62(2006), pp. 812-819.
  22. Rahman, M. A. and Tani. J., 2006. “Local Deformation Characteristics of the Shape Memory Alloy Rods during Forward and Reverse Stress Induced Martensitic Transformations”. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, (SAGE Publications, UK), 17 (11), pp. 941-952.
  23. Rahman, M. A., Qiu, J., Tani, J., 2005. “Buckling and postbuckling characteristics of the superelastic SMA columns-Numerical Simulation”. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (SAGE Publications, UK), 16(9), pp.691-702.
  24. Rahman, M. A., Chowdhury, R. K., Ahsan, M. M. R., 2005. “Response of a slender cantilever beam with a circular hole-experiment and large deflection analysis”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Division, Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), vol. 34, pp. 46-59.
  25. Rahman M. A., Rahman, S., Noman, K. N. A., 2004. “Optimum Design of a Circular Proving Ring with Variable Cross sections”. Transactions of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 11, pp. 53-55.
  26. Rahman, M. A., Qiu, J., Tani, J., 2001. “Buckling and postbuckling characteristics of the superelastic SMA columns”. International Journal of Solids and Structures 38, pp. 9253- 9265. (Elsevier Science Ltd.).
  27. Rahman, M. A., Ali, G. M. Z., Khan, Md. R., Uddin, Md. Wahhaj, 1997. “Stress analysis of conical pipe-reducers”. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), vol.78, pp.145- 150.
  28. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Khan Muhammad Raisuddin and Uddin Muhammad Wahhaj, 1995. “Stability analysis of a parabolic pipe-reducer under uniform external pressure”. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Pipings, vol. 64 (1), pp. 1-10. (Elsevier Science Ltd.).
Conferences
  1. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Prince Hasib Ahmed, 2020. “Optimum Design of a Capsule Shaped Proving Ring with Variable Rectangular Cross Section having a Load Measuring Capacity of 250 Tonnes”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial & Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 26-27, 2020.

  2. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, M Mohiuddin, S. S. M., Rahman, M. M., 2019. “Whirling of a Jeffcott Rotor on a Superelastic SMA Shaft”, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME2019) AIP Conf. Proc. 2324, 030027-1–030027-10; https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0037615.
  3. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Hasan, A., Nabil, A. I., 2019. “Buckling of Pushrods Made of Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy”, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME2019) AIP Conf. Proc. 2324, 030008-1–030008-9; https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0037613
  4. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Hossain, M. R., Hasibul, A., 2019. “Buckling of Thin-walled Cylindrical Shells Made of Mild Steel Due to Vacuum and Its Prevention-Experimental Study”, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME2019) AIP Conf. Proc. 2324, 030016-1–030016-7;
    https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0037609
  5. Rahman, Muhammad Ashiqur, Ahmed, U., Uddin, M. S., 2010. ”Boundary Value Problem Analysis of Damped Self-excited Vibrations for Multiple Degrees of Freedom Systems”, Proceedings of ICAMMM 2010, 13-15 December 2010, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
  6. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur and Salehin Nabid, 2007. “Effects of thermal stresses and boundary conditions on the response of a rectangular elastic body made of FGM”. AM-76, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  7. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur and Chowdhuri, M.A.K 2007. “Finite difference analysis of short SMA columns with tension-compression asymmetry”. AM-77, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  8. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur and Rahman, S., 2005. “Design parameters of a circular proving ring of uniform strength”. AM-15, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  9. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Qiu. J., Tani. J., 2004. “Buckling and postbuckling behaviors of solid superelastic shape memory alloy shafts”. Proceedings of ASEM’04 (International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering & Mechanics). pp. 302. Seoul, Korea.
  10. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur and Khan R. Mujibur, 2004. “Unique local deformations of the superelastic shape memory alloy rods during stress relaxation tests”. Proceedings of ASEM’04 (International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering & Mechanics), pp. 305. Seoul, Korea.
  11. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Rahman, S., K. N. A. Noman, Islam, S. “Optimum design of a proving ring”. Proceedings of 2nd BSME-ASME International Conference on Thermal Engineering , 2004. Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp.1123-1128.
  12. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Tani , J. “Large deflection analysis of superelastic SMA columns”. Proceedings of 2nd BSME-ASME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, 2004. Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp.1095-1102.
  13. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Rahman, S., K. N. A. Noman, Islam, S. “Large deflection analysis of superelastic SMA beams”. Proceedings of International Conference on Mechanical Engineering. 2003. Dhaka, Bangladesh. ICME03-AM-54.
  14. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Tani , J., Qiu , J. “Direct method to estimate stress induced- martensitic transformation points by tensile test”. Proceedings of BSME-ASME- International conference on Thermal Engineering, 2002. Dhaka, Bangladesh. PP 761-765.
  15. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Tani, J., Qiu, J. “Unique behaviors of the superelastic shape memory alloy under tensile and compressive loading”. Proceedings of International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, 2001. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Vol-3, Sec-5, P 185- 187.
  16. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Qiu. J., Tani. J., ‘Behaviors of the superelastic SMA columns under compressive loading-unloading cycles’. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technology, 2000. Nagoya, Japan, pp351-358.
  17. Rahman Muhammad Ashiqur, Qiu. J., Tani. J., 2000. “Behavior of the short superelastic SMA columns under compressive loading-unloading cycles”. Proceedings of the JSME Tohoku Branch Conference, pp. 67-68.