Academic Staff Profile

Mr. Abdul Samson

MSc in Applied Geotechnics, BSc Civil Engineering

School of Engineering Mining Engineering Department

Office: School of Engineering, Room 204

Email: asamson@mubas.ac.mw

Research Interests

Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering and Hydrogeology

Biography & Background

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.

Author Publications

9 Works Listed

Journal Article 2024

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta, Ebelia Manda

Indexed 2 years ago

Conference Proceeding 2024

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

Indexed 1 year ago

Review Article 2023

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter R. K. Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

Indexed 3 years ago

Journal Article 2023

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson, Victor Mwango Bowa, Peter RK Chileshe, Sydney Chinyanta

Indexed 2 years ago

Journal Article 2023

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson

Indexed 2 years ago

Book Chapter 2022

Slope Stability Analyses Subjected to Slide Head Toppling Failure Mechanisms

Author(s): Victor Mwango Bowa, Mr. Abdul Samson

Indexed 3 years ago

Journal Article 2021

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson

Indexed 4 years ago

Journal Article 2021

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson, Dr. Jabulani Matsimbe

Indexed 4 years ago

Journal Article 2015

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

Author(s): Mr. Abdul Samson

Indexed 3 years ago

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