Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Ma. 01003

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

RESEARCH

 

List of MS Project Report and PhD Dissertation

NAME

TITLE

DATE

DEGREE

Cerato, Amy B.

Influence of Specific Surface Area on Geotechnical Characteristics of Fine-Grained Soils

2001

M.S.

Di Stasi, Jeffrey M.

Real-Time Bridge Scour Assessment and Warning

2001

M.S.

Hariharan, Murali

Discrete Element Modeling of Fracture in Concrete - A Study on the Effects of Microscale Material Properties on Macroscale Material Behavior

2001

M.S.

Shelburne, Wayne M.

The Hydrogeologic Properties of a Drumlin Till with Relation to Contaminant Transport

2001

P.H.D.

Hoynoski, Jeffrey A.

Evaluation of a Recycled HDPE Landscape Timber Retaining Wall

2001

M.S.

Frenkel, Raymond

Radial Strain Measurement Device for Triaxial Testing

2000

M.S.

Heyns, Francois J.

Railway Track Drainage Design Techniques

2000

P.H.D.

Poirier, Steven E.

Hydraulic Conductivity of a Drumlin Till

2000

M.S.

Drury, Patrick A.

Bearing Capacity of surface Footings on a Layer of Cohesionless Soil Overlying a Rough Rigid Base

1999

M.S.

Jozwicki, Katie M.

Seismic Landslide Risk Analysis and Infrastructure Damage Assessment for the Oakland East Quadrangle, California

1999

M.S.

Meyer, Michelle M.

Fate and Transport of Deicing Materials in an Unconfined Roadside Aquifer

1999

PhD

Rodick, Martin A.

Performance of Rubblized Sections of I-91 Bernardston, Massachusetts

1999

M.S.

Santonastaso, Lisa M.

The Influence of Salt Contamination on the Hydraulic conductivity of Bentonite

1999

M.S.

Shi, Qingsong

Elastic Moduli of Bonded Granulates:  Microstructural Modeling and Application

1999

M.S.

Smith, Scott S.

Behavior of Compacted Grout Micropiles in Tension

1999

M.S.

Sussmann, Theodore R. Sussmann Jr.

Application of Ground Penetrating Radar to Railway Track substructure Maintenance Management

1999

P.H.D.

Thomson, Theodore A. Jr.

Passive Earth Pressures Behind Integral Bridge Abutments

1999

P.H.D.

Vaidya, Satyajit A.

Discrete Element Simulation of Damage in Bonded Granulates

1999

M.S.

Webb, Mark C.

Improved Design and Construction of Large-Span Culverts

1999

P.H.D.

Girard, David J.

Shear Modulus and Damping for Bonded Granulates

1998

M.S.

Han, Xiangdong

Evaluation of Ballast Materials Based on Ballast Particle Characteristics and functions

1998

P.H.D.

McGrath, Timothy J.

Pipe-Soil Interactions During Backfill Placement

1998

P.H.D.

Misra, Nirupama

Dynamic Behavior of Granular Materials under Low Amplitude Strains

1998

M.S.

Sussmann, Jeanne A.

Soil Properties and Allowable Bearing Pressures for Large-Span Culverts

1998

M.S.

Zhong, Xiaoxiong

Modelling for the Mechanical Behavior of Cementitious Granular Materials

1998

P.H.D.

Costa, George L.

Uplift Behavior of Grouted Anchor Groups in Stiff Clay

1997

M.S.

Kelly, Shawn P.

A Comparison of In Situ Test Results for Obtaining Deep Foundation Design Parameters in Sand

1997

M.S.

Miles, Scott

Rigorous Landslide Hazard Zoniation Using Newmark's Method and Stochastic Ground Motion Simulation

1997

M.S.

Mitchell, Travis J.

Evaluation of In Situ and CKoUDSS Behavior of Boston Blue Clay

1997

M.S.

Ramni, Sujatha

Comparison of Laboratory and Field Determined Resilient Moduli

1997

M.S.

Acheampong, Kofi Boakye

Evaluation of Discrete Element Analysis for the Mechanics of Granular Materials

1996

P.H.D.

Cheever, Paul J.

Methods of Determining Soil Gas Profiles in the Vadose zone of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites

1996

M.S.

Clary, Jennifer A.

Structural Numbers for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Base and Subbase Course Mixes

1996

M.S.

Howell, Charlene S.

Comparison of Measured and Predicted Saturated and Unsaturated Hydraulic Conductivity of a Sand

1996

M.S.

Jordan, Jennifer A.

A Comparison of Groundwater Sampling Devices at the National Geotechnical Experimentation Test Site Amherst, Ma

1996

M.S.

McClusky, Mark A.

Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations on Granular Soil Using In Situ Tests

1996

M.S.

Riccardi, Charles A.

Factors Affecting Contact Earth Pressure Cell Calibration

1996

M.S.

Shelburne, W. M.

Use of Waste and Recycled Materials in Highway Construction

1996

M.S.

Sussmann, Theodore R. Sussmann Jr.

Lime Stabilization of Railway Track Subgrade

1996

M.S.

Bonus, Matthew M.

Comparison of Recompressive and Shansep DSS Stress-Strain-Strength Behavior of Connecticut Valley Varved Clay

1995

M.S.

Ebersohn, Willem

Substructure Influence on Track Maintenance Requirements

1995

P.H.D.

Leet, Robert T.

An Analysis of the Temperature Dependency of the Resilient Modulus of Asphalt Concrete as Measured by a Falling Weight Deflectometer

1995

M.S.

Ormand, Paul F.

Discrete Element Analysis for Determining the Stress and Deformation Characteristics of Granular Materials Under Footing Loads

1995

M.S.

Panton,  James G.

Methods of Determining in Situ Oxygen Profiles in the Vadose Zone of Granular Soils

1995

M.S.

Webb, Mark C.

Field Studies of Buried Pipe Behavior During Backfilling

1995

M.S.

Windolski, David M.

Load-Displacement Behavior of Shallow Foundations on Granular Soil

1995

M.S.

Zoladz, Glen V.

Laboratory Testing of Buried Pipe

1995

M.S.

Brown, Lizetta M.

The Use of Electrical Resistivity to Verify Grout Placement in Cone Penetratometer Holes

1994

M.S.

Chang, Yang

Statistical Micromechanics for Effective Properties of Random Materials

1994

P.H.D.

Chao, Sao-Jeng

Elasto-Plastic Stress-Strain Model for Granular Material Based on Static Hypothesis

1994

P.H.D.

Chrismer, Steven M.

Mechanics-Based Model to Predict Ballast-Related Maintenance Timing and Costs

1994

P.H.D.

Li, Dingqing

Railway Track Granular Layer Thickness Design Based on Subgrade Performance Under Repeated Loading

1994

P.H.D.

March, Robert J.

Evaluation of Dispersive Characteristics of Bentonite Products

1994

M.S.

Michalak, Scott C.

Investigation of Layer Moduli Backcalculation Programs to Analyze Falling Weight Deflectometer Data

1994

M.S.

Miller, Gerald A..

Behavior of Displacement Piles in an Overconsolidated Clay

1994

P.H.D.

Chiou, Joung-Houng

The Microstructure and Cementing Agents in Soil

1993

M.S.

Devulapally, Ranga Rao.

Laboratory Investigation on the Effects of Heavy Axle Loads on Settlement and Degradation of Ballast

1993

M.S.

Difini, John T.

The Influence of Placement Technique on the Effectiveness of Borehole Sealants for Geotechnical Exploratory Boreholes

1993

M.S.

DiFrancesco, Leonard C.

Laboratory Testing of High Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes

1993

M.S.

Kemibaro, Buberwa

Experimental Investigation of Ballast Drainage and Comparison with Analytical Models

1993

M.S.

Lally, Michael J.

A Field and Laboratory Investigation of Geotechnical Properties For Design of a Seasonal Heat Storage Facility

1993

M.S.

Wagle, Gajanan N.

Stability of Stage Constructed Embankments on Soft Clays

1993

M.S.

Artura, Celeste M.

Hydraulic Conductivity of Selected Borehole Sealants

1992

M.S.

Girard, Jeffrey D.

Experimental Evaluation of Foundation Soil Response of Embankments During Stage Construction

1992

M.S.

Kabir, Mhammed G.

Micromechanics Modelling for the Stress-Strain-Strength Behavior of Granular Materials

1992

P.H.D.

Moline, Todd D.

Effectiveness of Borehole Seals Using Rigid Wall Permeameter Tests

1992

M.S.

Orenberg, Peter S.

Ballast Durability in Wood Tie Track at Burlington Northern Nebraska Site

1992

M.S.

Velez, Antonio J.

Stress-Strain Model for Granular Material Based on a Non-Linear Contact Law

1992

M.S.

El-Sharkawa, Amien E.

Correlation of Railroad Subgrade Resilient Modules with Cone Penetration Resilient Modules with Cone Penetration Test Data

1991

M.S.

Eley, David S.

Stability of Granite Bridge Abutments

1991

M.S.

Farley, Neil A.

Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects of the Soil Fabric and Their Effects on Hydraulic Conductivity

1991

M.S.

Goldstein, Martha

 Physical Properties and Mechanical Weathering Characteristics of Granite and Precast Concrete Curbing

1991

M.S.

Hashash, Naila Muhammad Adnan

Design and Analysis of Deeply Buried Polyethylene Drainage Pipes

1991

P.H.D.

Joshi, A. Sanjeev

Interparticular Properties and Global Stress-Strain Behavior of Granular Media

1991

M.S.

Misra, Anil

Constitutive Relationships for Granular Solids with Particle Slidings and Fabric Changes

1991

P.H.D.

Tonzi, Christopher J.

Use of In Situ Tests to Predict Hydraulic Conductivity

1991

M.S.

Torkornoo, Richard Y.

Multidirectional Direct Simple Shear Behavior of an Overconsolidated Clay

1991

M.S.

Huang, Qiang

Mathematical Methods in Modeling the Behavior of Granular Solids

1990

M.S.

Lamphier, Michael A.

Backcalculation of Layer Moduli From Falling Weight Deflectometer Deflection Data

1990

M.S.

Parsons, Brian

Hydraulic Conductivity of Railroad Ballast and Track Substructure Drainage

1990

M.S.

Puri, Sandeep

Engineering Properties of Particulate Media Using the Discrete Element Method

1990

M.S.

Swan, David P.

Anisotropy Strength Characteristics of Four New England Granites

1990

M.S.

Biswas, Gopal C.

Modeling of Stress-Strain Behavior of Soil as Particulate Material

1989

P.H.D.

Blanchard, Jonathan D.

Interpretation of Hydraulic Fracture Tests in Clay Using a Push-In Type Piezometer

1989

M.S.

Bryne, Brian J.

Evaluation of the Ability of Geotextiles to Prevent Pumping of Fines into Ballast

1989

M.S.

Chiang, Chine Chung.

Effects of Water and Fines on Ballast Performance in Box Tests

1989

M.S.

Cole, Bryce E.

Analysis of Railroad Track Substructure Drainage

1989

M.S.

Haggag, Atef A.

Structural Backfill Design for Corrugated-Metal Buried Structures

1989

P.H.D.

Hersh, Anthony J.

Field Tests of Track Bearing Capacity

1989

M.S.

Malviya, Ravindra P.

Prediction of Track Load Capacity

1989

M.S.

Neff, Tracy L.

Soil Stiffness and Strength Parameters for Predicting Track Load Support

1989

M.S.

Opiatowski, Anthony J.

The Determination of the Anisotropy of Hydraulic Conductivity in Geologic Sediments

1989

M.S.

Restrepo, Carlos J.

Influence of Rock Type on Ballast Life

1989

M.S.

Somasegarundaram, Sivanuja

Mechanical Properties of Cemented Sands Under Low Amplitude Oscillating Loads

1989

M.S.

Tung, Kok Wah

An Investigation of the Causes of Railroad Ballast Fouling

1989

M.S.

Adams, Daniel N.

Stress and Displacement of Polyethylene Pipe Under High Fill

1988

M.S.

Collingwood, Bruce I.

An Investigation of the Causes of Railroad Fouling

1988

M.S.

Hashash, Naila

Mechanical Response of Two Dimensional Rigid Assemblies

1988

M.S.

Joe, En-Huei

Pile Load Capacity: Static Calculations vs. Load Testing Results

1988

M.S.

Muindi, Tennyson M.

Strain Performance of High Density Polyethylene Pipe Under High Fill

1988

M.S.

Weeraratne, Saroj P.

Modelling of Stress Strain Behavior of Sand Under Rotational Stress Fields

1988

P.H.D.

Xue, Jia H.

Experimental Studies on Mechanical Behavior of Idealized Granular Media

1988

M.S.

Boucher, Debra L.

Petrographic Analysis as an Aid in the Evaluation of the Ballast Performance Tests

1987

M.S.

Lin, Hsiuan

Permanent Settlement Prediction of Layered Systems Under Repeated Surface Load

1987

P.H.D.