UMass Geotechnical Engineering Research Site

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Research at Umass Amherst

List of MS Project Report and PhD Dissertation

 
NAME TITLE DATE DEGREE
Dearth, Amy E. Behavior of Laterally Loaded Rigid Drilled Shafts 2002 M.S.
Mitchell, Jon W. Behavior of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Bridge Piers 2002 M.S.
Hyslip, James P. Fractal Analysis of Geometry Data for Railway Track Condition Assessment 2002 Ph.D.
Geiger, Catherine M. Network Analysis of Seismic Pipeline Risk 2002 M.S.
Kelley, Shawn P. Modified Standard Penetration Test - The Use of Torque Measurements to Determine Unit Skin Friction 2001 M.S.
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.
Lin, Reuy-Shan D. Direct Determination of Bulk Modulus of Partially Saturated Soils 1987 M.S.
Misra, A. Stress-Strain Relationships for Simple Models of Sand 1987 M.S.
Mital, Sunil K. Evaluation Model For Railroad Track Performance 1987 M.S.
Yang, Gwo-Rong Hyperbolic Young's Modulus Parameters for Compacted Soils 1987 M.S.
Jang, Se Myun Ground Behavior During Tunneling in Residual Soils 1986 M.S.
Norman-Gregory, Gillian M Volume Change Behavior of Granular Materials Subjected to Vibration 1986 P.H.D.
Tam, Kwok Ho Volume Change Characteristics of Dry Sand Under Cyclic Loading 1986 M.S.
Tzeng, Hwapyng Microcomputer Controlled Triaxial Testing System Evaluation 1986 M.S.
Delis, Efthymios Evaluation of the Boundary Element Method for the Steady and Transient Flow in Earth Dams 1985 M.S.
Dwyer, Lawrence J. + Duann, Shaw-Wei Experimental Investigation of a Two-Layer Soil System 1985 M.S.
Guarino, Louis Pore Pressure Changes Due to Bentonite Pellet Seals 1985 M.S.
Hsieh, Kuo-Hsiung Techniques for Investigation of Sand Behavior Under Cyclic Loading 1985 M.S.
Roner, Carl J. Some Effects of Shape, Gradation, and Size on the Performance of Railroad Ballast 1985 M.S.
Shaheen, William A. The Behavior of Helical Anchors in Soil 1985 M.S.
Chew, Vincent Wai Mun Numerical Modelling of the Stress-Strain Behaviour of Dry Sand under Cyclic Loading 1984 M.S.
Feng, Donna M. Railroad Ballast Performance Evaluation 1984 M.S.
Haggag, Atef Suction Measurements in Unsaturated Soils 1984 M.S.
Masse, Richard J. Ground Movement Assessment 1984 M.S.
Kuo, Ching Liang Modeling of Dynamic Deformation Mechanisms for Granular Material 1983 P.H.D.
Lee, Choon-Yong Quasi-Static Analysis for Granular Material Under Cyclic Loading Including Dilatancy 1983 M.S.
Lin, Hsiung-Chien Analysis of Liquefaction Potential of a Horizontal Layered Ground 1983 M.S.
Linenberger, Michael J. Microcomputer Controlled Cyclic Triaxial Testing System 1983 M.S.
Stewart, Harry E. The Prediction of Track Performance Under Dynamic Traffic Loading 1982 P.H.D.
VcVay, Michael C. Evaluation of Numerical Modeling of Buried Conduits 1982 P.H.D.
Bukoski, Ronald F Railroad Subgrade Soil Characterization for Track Performance 1981 M.S.
Pizzi, Richard An Investigation of the Sources of the Static Cone Resistance of a Sand 1981 M.S.
Masucci, Richard E. The Effect of Testing Procedure on the Consolidation Test Rsults of a Connecticut River Valley Varved Clay 1978 M.S.
Walsh, James, E. Disposal and Utilization of Hydraulically Dredged Lake Sediments in Limited Containment Areas 1977 P.H.D.
Dufault, Alfred R. An Appraisal of Driven Pile Performance in Springfield, Massachusetts 1976 M.S.
Gifford, Gregory p. The Influence of Rate of Testing and Shape of Vane on Field Vane Tests in Connecticut River Valley Varved Clays 1976 M.S.
Lavallee, Roland, A. The Engineering Properties of Natural and Hydraulically Dredged Lake Sediments 1976 M.S.
Prizio, Joseph V. The Effects of Natural Cementation on the Compressibility of Connecticut River Valley Varved Clay 1976 M.S.
Kyriakides, Phivos A. The Improvement of the Engineering Properties of Soft Clays with Applications in Cyprus 1975 M.S.
Hoar, Richard J. The Effects of Prestraining on the Untrained Cyclic Shear Strength of a Silty Sand 1975 M.S.
Visniewski, John A. Erosion and Siltation as a Result of Construction in Massachusetts 1975 M.S.
Dionne, Ronald E. The Settling and Accumulation Characteristics of the Dredge Spoils from New England Estuarine Sources 1974 M.S.
Selcuk, Erden Influence of Shape and Embedment on Dynamic Foundation Response 1974 P.H.D.
Myers, David A. Static Cone Penetrometer Test Results in Connecticut River Valley Soils 1974 M.S.
Savage, Eric D. The Correlation of Density and Static Cone Penetration Resistance for Two Submerged Sands 1974 M.S.
Selcuk, Erden Influence of Shape and Embedment on Dynamic Foundation Response 1974 P.H.D.
Abdel-razzak, K.G. In Situ and Laboratory Shear Wave Velocities of Two Compacted Soils 1973 M.S.
Richardson, Earle C. The Engineering Properties of Organic Silt Sediments from a Selected Southern New England Estuarine Environment 1973 M.S.
Erali, David R. A Study to Develop New Road Surface Courses from Natural and Waste Products Available in the Connecticut River Valley 1972 M.S.
Kupferman, Michael The Vertical Holding Capacity of Marine Anchors in Clay Subjected to Static and Cyclic Loading 1971 M.S.
Erden, Selcuk M. A Study of the Extent of the Zone of Disturbance of Anchors in Loose Soils 1971 M.S.
Kalajian, Edward H. The Vertical Pullout Capacity of Marine Anchors in Sand 1969 M.S.
Demars, Kenneth R. An Investigation to Establish Rotational Deformation Design Criteria for Rigid Embedded Poles 1968 M.S.
Sangrey, Dwight A. The Behavior of Soils Subjected To Repeated Loading 1968 P.H.D.
Leach, Peter A. Investigation of a Grade Separation Showing Distress Due to Movements in Varved Clay 1967 M.S.
Bemben, Stanley M. The Influence of Controlled Strain Restraints on the Strength and Behavior During Shear of a Sand Tested with a Constant Volume 1966 P.H.D.
Marks, Manuel A. Investigation of Thermal Properties of in Place Soil Samples 1961 M.S.
LeClair, Kenneth A. Prestressed Concrete Investigations 1952 M.S.

 

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