Mr. Abdul Samson

MSc in Applied Geotechnics, BSc Civil Engineering

School of Engineering Mining Engineering Department

Office School of Engineering, Room 204

asamson@mubas.ac.mw

Research Interests

Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering and Hydrogeology

Mr. Abdul Samson

MSc in Applied Geotechnics, BSc Civil Engineering

Mr. Abdul Samson is currently studying a PhD in Mining Engineering at the Copperbelt University. His major research interests are to do with slope stability analyses with a major interest in toppling failure mechanism. He holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Geotechnics from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering obtained from the University of Malawi, the Polytechnic.

9 Publications

Journal Article - Analytical and Numerical Modelling of the Efects of Buttressing on Slide‑Head Toppling Failure

2024 · Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta, Ebelia Manda

1 year ago

Conference Proceeding - Development of 2D design charts for rock slopes susceptible to slide-head toppling failure.

2024 · Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

1 year ago

Review Article - Review of the stability analyses for slide-head toppling failure mechanisms: a different perspective

2023 · Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

3 years ago

Journal Article - Design charts for jointed rock slopes susceptible to slide-head toppling failure

2023 · Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter RK Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

2 years ago

Journal Article - Assessment of the Variability of Bearing Capacity of Soils in Selected Districts of Southern Malawi for Shallow Foundations

2023 · Mr. Abdul Samson

2 years ago

Book Chapter - Slope Stability Analyses Subjected to Slide Head Toppling Failure Mechanisms

2022 · Victor Mwango Bowa, Mr. Abdul Samson

3 years ago

Journal Article - Geotechnical characterization and rockfall simulation using remote mapping. A case of Carnsew Quarry in Penryn, Cornwall (UK)

2021 · Mr. Abdul Samson

4 years ago

Journal Article - Geotechnical Characterization and Rockfall Simulation Using Remote Mapping. A case of Carnsew Quarry in Penryn, Cornwall (UK)

2021 · Mr. Abdul Samson, Dr. Jabulani Matsimbe

4 years ago

Journal Article - Sustainability of Water Kiosks in Low- Income Areas of Blantyre City in Malawi

2015 · Mr. Abdul Samson

3 years ago

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