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PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

1.      Bhandari, A. and Han, J. (2009). Investigation of geotextile-soil interaction under a cyclic wheel load using the discrete element method. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, in press

2.      Wang, F., Han, J., Miao, L.C., and Bhandari, A. (2009). Numerical analysis of geosynthetic-bridged and drilled shaft-supported embankments over large sinkhole. Geosynthetics International Journal, in press.

3.      Chen, B.-G., Zheng, J.-J., and Han, J. (2009). Experimental study and numerical simulation on concrete box culverts in trenches. ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, accepted.

4.      Ai, Z.Y., Wang, Q.S., and Han, J. (2009). Transfer matrix solutions to axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric consolidation of multilayered soils. Acta Mechanica, in press.

5.      Ai, Z.Y., Wang, Q.S., and Han, J. (2009). Analytical solutions to consolidation of a multi-layered soil under circular loading. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, in press.

6.      Han, J., Chen, J.F., Hong, Z.S., and Shen, S.L. (2009). Mitigation of levee failure using deep mixed columns and geosynthetics. GeoMechanics and GeoEngineering: International Journal, accepted.

7.      Chen, J.F., Han, J., Oztoprak, S., and Yang, X.M. (2009). Behavior of single rammed aggregate pier. Computers and Geotechnics, 36, 1191-1197.

8.      Huang, J. and Han, J. (2009). Three-dimensional coupled mechanical and hydraulic modeling of a constructed geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankment. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 27, 272-280.

9.      Bhandari, A. and Han, J. (2009). Evaluation of high-capacity composite spun piles. Journal of Transportation Research Board, in press.

10.  Pierson, M.C., Parsons, R.L, Han, J, and Brennan, J.J. (2009). Load-deflection responses of laterally loaded shafts in an MSE wall. Journal of Transportation Research Board, in press.

11.  Han, J. and Leshchinsky, D. (2009). Analysis of back-to-back mechanically stabilized earth walls. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, in press.

12.  Huang, J., Han. J., and Oztoprak, S. (2009). Coupled mechanical and hydraulic modeling of geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 135(8), 1011-1021.

13.  Liang, F.Y.，Chen, L.Z., and Han, J. (2009). Integral equation method for analysis of piled rafts with dissimilar piles under vertical loading. Computers and Geotechnics, 36, 419-426.

14.  Ai, Z.Y. and Han, J. (2009). Boundary element analysis of axially loaded piles embedded in a multi-layered soil. Computers and Geotechnics, 36, 427-434.

15.  Ai, Z.Y., Wu, C., and Han, J. (2008). Transfer matrix solutions for three dimensional consolidation of a multi-layered soil with compressible constituents. International Journal of Engineering Science, 46(11), 1111-1119.

16.  Yang, X.M., Han, J., Parsons, R.L., and Henthorne, R. (2008). Resistance factors for drilled shafts in weak rocks based on O-cell test data. Journal of Transportation Research Board, 2045, 62-67.

17.  Han, J., Yang, X.M., Leshchinsky, D., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Behavior of geocell-reinforced sand under a vertical load. Journal of Transportation Research Board, 2045, 95-101.

18.  Shen, S.L., Han, J., and Du, Y.J. (2008). Deep mixing induced property changes in sensitive marine clays. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 134(6), 845-854.

19.  Liu, S.Y., Han, J., Zhang, D.W., and Hong, Z.S. (2008). A New DJM-PVD combined method for soft ground improvement. Geosynthetics International Journal, 15(1), 43-54.

20.  Chen, R.P., Chen, Y.M., Han, J., and Xu, Z.Z. (2008). A theoretical solution for pile-supported embankments on soft soil. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 45(5), 611-623.

21.  Ai, Z.Y., Cheng, Z.Y., and Han, J. (2008). State space solution to three-dimensional consolidation of multi-layered soils. International Journal of Engineering Science, 46, 486-498.

22.  Hong, Z.S. and Han, J. (2007). Evaluation of sample quality of sensitive clay using intrinsic compression concept. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 133(1), 83-90.

23.  Han, J., Huang, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2007). Influence of bedrock inclination on settlements of flexible shallow foundations. Computers and Geotechnics, 34, 53-56.

24.  Han, J., Oztoprak, S., Parsons, R.L., and Huang, J. (2007). Numerical analysis of foundation columns to support widening of embankments. Computers and Geotechnics, 34, 435-448.

25.  Han, J. and Leshchinsky, D. (2006). General analytical framework for design of flexible reinforced earth structures. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 132(11), 1427-1435.

26.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (2006). A field study on behavior of micropiles under compression or tension. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 43(1), 19-29.

27.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (2006). A field study on behavior of an underpinned foundation by micropiles. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 43(1), 30-42.

28.  Hong, Z.S., Tateishi, Y., and Han, J. (2006). Experimental study of macro and micro-behavior of natural diatomite. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 132(5).

29.  Giroud, J.P. and Han, J. (2006). Closure to Design method for geogrid-reinforced unpaved roads. I. Development of design method. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 132(4), 549-551.

30.  Huang, J., Han, J., and Collin, J. G. (2005). Geogrid-reinforced pile-supported railway embankments three dimensional numerical analysis. Journal of Transportation Research Board, 1936, 221-229.

31.  Shen, S.L., Han, J., and Huang, X.C. (2005). Evaluation of a dike failure caused by pile driving in soft clay deposit. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, 19(4), 300-307.

32.  Shen, S.L., Han, J., and Miura, N. (2004). Laboratory evaluation of mixing energy consumption and its influence on soil-cement strength. Journal of Transportation Research Board, No. 1868, 23-30.

33.  Giroud, J.P. and Han, J. (2004). Design method for geogrid-reinforced unpaved roads, Part I theoretical development. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 130(8), 776-786.

34.  Giroud, J.P. and Han, J. (2004). Design method for geogrid-reinforced unpaved roads, Part II calibration and verification. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 130(8), 787-797.

35.  Leshchinsky, D. and Han, J. (2004). Geosynthetic reinforced multitiered mechanically walls. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 130(12), 1225-1235.

36.  Leshchinsky, D., Hu, Y.H., and Han, J. (2004). Limited Reinforced Space in segmental retaining walls. Journal of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 22(6), 543-553.

37.  Han, J., Frost, J.D., and Brown, V. L. (2003). Design of fiber-reinforced polymeric composite piles. Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1849, 71-80.

38.  Shen, S.L., Han, J., Huang, X.C., Du, S.J. (2003). Laboratory Studies on Property Changes in Surrounding Clays due to Installation of Deep Mixing Column. Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, 21(1), 15-35.

39.  Han, J., Zhou, H. T., and Ye, F. (2002). State of practice review of deep soil mixing techniques in China. Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1808, Soil Mechanics 2002, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 49-57.

40.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (2002). A theoretical solution for the rate of consolidation of a stone column reinforced foundation accounting for smear and well resistance. International Journal of Geomechanics, 2(2), 135-151.

41.  Han, J. and Gabr, M.A. (2002). A numerical study of load transfer mechanisms in geosynthetic reinforced and pile supported embankments over soft soil. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 128(1), 44-53.

42.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (2001). A simplified method for computing consolidation rate of stone column reinforced foundations. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 127(7), 597-603.

43.  Han, J. and Frost, J. D. (2000). Load-deflection response of transversely isotropic piles under lateral loads. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 24, 509-529.

44.  Han, J. and Frost, J. D. (1999). Buckling of vertically loaded fiber-reinforced polymer piles. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 18(4), 290-318.

45.  Frost, J. D. and Han, J. (1999). Comparison of sand-FRP and sand-steel interface characteristics. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 125(8), 633-640.

46.  Han, J. (1999). Deformation and strength of geogrid-reinforced granular soil at plane strain conditions - Discussion. Soils and Foundations, 39(4), August, 152-153.

47.  Han, J. and Frost, J. D. (1996). Surficial stability of compacted clay: case study - Discussion. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, 122(3), March, 247-248.

48.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1995). Site remediation technologies. Journal of Soil Improvement, No. 21, in Chinese.

49.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1994). Applications of soil improvement techniques in geo-environment. Journal of Construction Technologies, No. 10, in Chinese.

50.  Sun, L.C. and Han, J. (1994). Influence factors and prediction of unconfined compressive strength of cement soil. Journal of Soil Improvement, No. 4, 31-37, in Chinese.

51.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1993). Stress analysis of composite grounds. Journal of Geotechnical Investigation, No. 6, in Chinese.

52.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1993). Measured stresses and pore water pressures in the stone column reinforced foundation under a building loading. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 15(5), in Chinese.

53.  Ye, S. L., Han, J., Ming, Q. X., and Gao, H. S. (1992). Field tests of an oil tank founded on the stone column reinforced foundation. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 14(6), in Chinese.

54.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1992). Analysis of the ground treated with stone columns using FEM. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 14(Supplement), in Chinese.

55.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1992). Introduction to composite grounds. Journal of Geotechnical Investigation and Surveying, No. 6, in Chinese.

56.  Han, J., Yang, W.D. (1992).Settlement analysis of vertically-extended buildings. Journal of Soils and Foundations, No. 1, in Chinese.

57.  Ye, S.L. and Han, J. (1992).Recent development of underpinning techniques. Journal of Site Investigation, 4, in Chinese.

58.  Zhou, H.T., Han, J. (1991). Soil-pile interaction of micropiles. Journal of Soil Improvement, 1(3), in Chinese.

59.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. et al. (1990). Performance of stone column-reinforced foundations - a case study. Journal of Geotechnical Investigation and Surveying, No. 5, in Chinese.

60.  Han, J. and Ye, S.L. (1989). Analysis of stone column reinforcing mechanisms. Journal of Harbor Engineering, No. 6, in Chinese.

 

Peer-Reviewed or Invited Conference Papers

1.      Han, J. and Lin, C. (2010). A feasibility study on reducing flowability of vacuum tower bottoms using aggregate. Accepted for publication at ASCE Geo-Institute GeoFlorida 2010, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 20 to 24.

2.      Corey, R. and Han, J. (2010). Analysis of structurally restrained eccentrically loaded footings. Accepted for publication at ASCE Geo-Institute GeoFlorida 2010, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 20 to 24.

3.      Dong, Y.-L., Han, J., and Bai, X.-H. (2010). A numerical study on stress-strain responses of biaxial geogrids under tension at different directions. Accepted for publication at ASCE Geo-Institute GeoFlorida 2010, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 20 to 24.

4.      Qian, Y., Han, J., Pokharel, S.K., and Parsons, R.L. (2010). Experimental study on triaxial geogrid-reinforced bases over weak subgrade under cyclic loading. Accepted for publication at ASCE Geo-Institute GeoFlorida 2010, West Palm Beach, Florida, February 20 to 24.

5.      Bhandari, A., Han, J., and Wang, F. (2009). Micromechanical analysis of soil arching in geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 189, Characterization, Modeling, and Performance of Geomaterials, Zhang, Yu, Fu, and Zhang (eds.), GeoHunan International Conference on Challenges and Recent Advances in Pavement Technologies and Transportation Geotechnics, Hunan, China, Hunan, August 3-6, 47-52.

6.      Chen, J.F., Yu, S.B., and Han, J. (2009). Numerical modeling of a reinforced embankment based on centrifuge test. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 189, Characterization, Modeling, and Performance of Geomaterials, Zhang, Yu, Fu, and Zhang (eds.), GeoHunan International Conference on Challenges and Recent Advances in Pavement Technologies and Transportation Geotechnics, Hunan, China, Hunan, August 3-6, 69-76.

7.      Han, J., Bhandari, A., and Parsons, R.L. (2009). Influence of base course gradation on response of granular bases under cyclic loading: a micromechanical study. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, 5-9 October 2009, 893-896.

8.      Bhandari, A., Han, J., and Wang, F. (2009). Micromechanical analysis of soil arching in geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments. Proceedings of GeoHunan International Conference on Challenges and Recent Advances in Pavement Technologies and Transportation Geotechnics, Hunan, China, August 3-6, 47-52.

9.      Pokharel, S.K., Han, J., Parsons, R.L., Qian, Y., Leshchinsky, D., and Halahmi, I. (2009). Experimental study on bearing capacity of geocell-reinforced bases. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields, Champaign, Illinois, June 29 to July 2.

10.  Bennett, C.R., Lin, C., Parsons, R.L, and Han, J. (2009). Evaluation of behavior of a laterally loaded bridge pile group under scour conditions. Proceedings of SEI 2009 Structures Congress, Texas, April 29-May 2, 2009, 290-299.

11.  Han, J., Yang, X.M., Chen, J.F., and Porbaha, A. (2009). Settlement calculation of deep mixed foundations. Proceedings of International Symposium on Deep Mixing & Admixture Stabilization, Okinawa, Japan, May 19-21.

12.  Lu, X., Filz, G., and Han, J. (2009). Dynamic compaction of fill in a mountainous area. Advances in Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 188, J. Han, G. Zheng, V.R. Schaefer, M.S. Huang (eds), Proceedings of the US-China Workshop on Ground Improvement Technologies, March 14, Orlando, Florida, 281-289.

13.  Han, J. and Bhandari. A. (2009). Evaluation of geogrid-reinforced pile-supported embankments under cyclic loading using discrete element method. Advances in Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 188, J. Han, G. Zheng, V.R. Schaefer, M.S. Huang (eds), Proceedings of the US-China Workshop on Ground Improvement Technologies, March 14, Orlando, Florida, 73-82.

14.  Huang, J. and Han, J. (2009). Approaches for 2D coupled modeling of column-supported embankments. Advances in Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 188, J. Han, G. Zheng, V.R. Schaefer, M.S. Huang (eds), Proceedings of the US-China Workshop on Ground Improvement Technologies, March 14, Orlando, Florida, 36-45.

15.  Bhandari, A. and Han, J. (2009). DEM study of a shallow foundation under vertical loading. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 465-472.

16.  Lin, C., Zhu, W., and Han, J. (2009). Geotechnical properties of solidified sludge by mixing cement and calcium-bentonite. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 281-288.

17.  Ye, F., Jia, X.-Y., Zhu, T.-T., and Han, J. (2009). Laboratory study on recycled building waste materials for road construction. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 417-424.

18.  Liang, F.-Y., Bennett, C.R., Parsons, R.L., Han, J., and Lin, C. (2009). A literature review on behavior of scoured piles under bridges. Contemporary Topics in In Situ Testing, Analysis, and Reliability of Foundations, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 186, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), Geotechnical Special Publication No. 186, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 482-489.

19.  Parsons, R. L., Pierson, M., Han, J., and Brennan, J.J., and Brown, D.A. (2009). Lateral load capacity of cast-in-place shafts behind an MSE wall. Contemporary Topics in In Situ Testing, Analysis, and Reliability of Foundations, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 186, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 560-567.

20.  Pierson, M., Parsons, R. L., Han, J., Brennan, J.J., and Vulova, C. (2009). Instrumentation of an MSE wall containing laterally loaded drilled shafts. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 353-360.

21.  Pokharel, S.K., Han, J., Leshchinsky, D., Parsons, R.L., and Halahmi, I. (2009). Behavior of geocell-reinforced granular bases under static and repeated loads. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 409-416.

22.  Han, J., Yang, X.M., Parsons, R.L., and Henthorne, R. (2009). Side resistance factor for serviceability-based design of drilled shafts in weak rock calibrated using O-cell test data. Contemporary Topics in In Situ Testing, Analysis, and Reliability of Foundations, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 186, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 292-299.

23.  Chen, L., Liu, S.Y., Han, J., and Zhang, D.W. (2009). Numerical analysis of consolidation of soft ground improved by the DJM-PVD combined method. Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, M. Iskander, D.F. Laefer, and M.H. Hussein (eds.), International Foundation Congress & Equipment Expo 2009 - IFCEE '09, March 15-19, Orlando, Florida, 321-328.

24.  Parsons, R.L., Pierson, M.C., Han, J., Vulova, C., and Brennan, J.J. (2009). Longer Term Monitoring of Strains in MSE Wall. Proceedings of Geosynthetics’ 2009, Salt Lake City, February 25-27, 300-307

25.  Bhandari, A., Han, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2009). Discrete element method investigation of geogrid-aggregate interaction under a cyclic wheel load. Poster presentation and CD publication at the TRB 88th Annual Meeting, January 11 to 15, Washington, DC.

26.  Bhandari, A. and Han, J. (2009). Evaluation of high-capacity composite spun piles. Oral presentation and CD publication at the TRB 88th Annual Meeting, January 11 to 15, Washington, DC.

27.  Pokharel, S.K., Han, J., Leshchinsky, D., Parsons, R.L., and Halahmi, I. (2009). Experimental evaluation of influence factors for single geocell-reinforced sand. Oral presentation and CD publication at the TRB 88th Annual Meeting, January 11 to 15, Washington, DC.

28.  Pierson, M.C., Parsons, R.L, Han, J, and Brennan, J.J. (2009). Load-deflection responses of laterally loaded shafts in an MSE wall. Poster presentation and CD publication at the TRB 88th Annual Meeting, January 11 to 15, Washington, DC.

29.  Han, J., Wang, F., and Miao, L.C. (2008). Numerical analysis of embankments supported by geosynthetics over drilled shafts in karst terrains. 11th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst:  Integrating Science and Engineering to Solve Karst Problems, 22-26 September, Tallahassee, FL, 535-544.

30.  Bhandari, A., Han, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). DEM analysis of geotextile-soil interaction under wheel loading. Proceedings of Research Symposium on Characterization and Behavior of Interfaces, J.D. Frost (ed.), Atlanta, GA, September 21, 2008.

31.  Zhang, Y.Z., Han, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Experimental study of deformation effect on geosynthetic-soil interaction. 4th International Symposium - Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, 22-24 September, Atlanta, GA, 643-647.

32.  Han, J., Yang, X.M., Leshchinsky, D., Parsons, R.L., and Rosen, A. (2008). Numerical analysis for mechanisms of a geocell-reinforced base under a vertical load. Proceedings of the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics, June 17-20, Shanghai, China, 741-746.

33.  Han, J., Chen, J.F., and Hong, Z.S. (2008). Geosynthetic reinforcement for riverside slope stability of levees due to rapid drawdown. Invited, Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation & Rehabilitation (GEDMAR08), Liu, Deng & Chu (eds), May 30 to June 2, Nanjing, China, 153-158.

34.  Yang, X.M., Han, J., Parsons, R.L., and R. Henthorne (2008). Statistical analysis of O-Cell test data for nominal load capacities of drilled shafts. GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE, 90-97.

35.  Huang, J. and Han, J. (2008). Critical height of deep mixed column-supported embankment under an undrained condition. GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE, 638-645.

36.  Han, J., Hong, Z.S., and Shen, S.L. (2008). Stability of levees over soft soil improved by deep mixing technology. GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE, 716-723.

37.  Zhou, J., Han, J., and Jia, M.C. (2008). Laboratory model study on densification of hydraulically-filled fine sands by vibro-compaction. GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE, 700-707.

38.  Shen, S.L., Xu, Y.S., and Han, J. (2008). An approach to estimate the optimum depth of floating type column for embankment stability. GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE, 678-685.

39.  Huang, J., Han, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Two-dimensional parametric study on geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments over soft soil. Proceedings of the First Pan American Geosynthetics Conference & Exhibition, 2-5 March, Cancun, Mexico, 1275-1284.

40.  Yuu, J., Han, J., Rosen, Arik R., Parsons, R.L., and Leshchinsky, D. (2008). Technical review of geocell-reinforced base courses over weak subgrade. Proceedings of the First Pan American Geosynthetics Conference & Exhibition, 2-5 March, Cancun, Mexico, 1022-1030.

41.  Han, J., Zhang, Y.Z., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Development of a performance-based laboratory test method for evaluating geosynthetic-soil confinement. Poster presentation and CD publication at the TRB 87th Annual Meeting, January 13 to 17, Washington, DC.

42.  Han, J., Yang, X.M., Leshchinsky, D., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Behavior of geocell-reinforced sand under a vertical load. Presentation and CD publication at the TRB 87th Annual Meeting, January 13 to 17, Washington, DC.

43.  Yang, X.M., Han, J., and Parsons, R.L. (2008). Resistance factors for drilled shafts in weak rocks based on O-cell test data. Presentation and CD publication at the TRB 87th Annual Meeting, January 13 to 17, Washington, DC.

44.  Han, J. and Leshchinsky, D. (2007). Stability analysis of back-to-back MSE walls. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Earth Reinforcement (IS Kyushu 07), November 14-16, Fukuoka, Japan, 487-490.

45.  Leshchinsky, D. and Han, J. (2007). Analytical framework for geosynthetic reinforced earth structures: Part I – Ideal approach. Proceedings of GeoDenver 2007.

46.  Leshchinsky, D. and Han, J. (2007). Analytical framework for geosynthetic reinforced earth structures: Part II – Practical approach. Proceedings of GeoDenver 2007.

47.  Han, J. and Leshchinsky, D. (2006). Stability analyses of geosynthetic-reinforced earth structures using limit equilibrium and numerical methods. Proceedings of the 8th International Geosynthetics Conference, 18-22 September, Yokohama, Japan, 1347-1350.

48.  Huang, J., Han, J., and Collin, J.G. (2006). Deformations of geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments. Proceedings of the 8th International Geosynthetics Conference, 18-22 September, Yokohama, Japan.

49.  Han, J., Huang, J, Liu, S.Y., and Hong, Z.S. (2006). Stresses and deformations induced by widening of existing embankments. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Lowland Technology, Saga University, Japan, September 14-16, 201-205.

50.  Huang, J., Han, J., and J.G. Collin (2006). Serviceability analysis of geomembrane in geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported platforms. Advances in Earth Structures: Research to Practice, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 151, Proceedings of the GeoShanghai International Conference 2006, edited by Han, Yin, White, and Lin, Shanghai, China, June 6 to 8, 211-216.

51.  Ai, Z.Y. and Han, J. (2006). A solution to plane strain consolidation of multi-layered soils. Soil and Rock Behavior and Modeling, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication, Proceedings of the GeoShanghai International Conference 2006, edited by Luna, Hong, Ma, and Huang, Shanghai, China, June 6 to 8, 176-283.

52.  Yan, L., Yang, J.S., and Han, J. (2006). Parametric study of geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments. Advances in Earth Structures: Research to Practice, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 151, Proceedings of the GeoShanghai International Conference 2006, edited by Han, Yin, White, and Lin, Shanghai, China, June 6 to 8, 255-261.

53.  Huang, J., Han, J., and Porbaha, A. (2006). Two and three-dimensional modeling of deep mixed columns under embankments. Proceedings of the ASCE GeoCongress 2006, Atlanta, GA.

54.  Madhyannapu, R.S., Puppala, A.J., Hossain, S., Han, J., and Porbaha, A. (2006). Analysis of geotextile reinforced embankment over deep mixed soil columns using numerical and analytical tools. Proceedings of the ASCE GeoCongress 2006, Atlanta, GA.

55.  Collin, J.G., Han, J., and Huang, J. (2005). Geosynthetic-reinforced column-support embankment design guidelines. Proceedings, the North America Geosynthetics Society Conference.

56.  Han, J. and Collin, J.G. (2005). Geosynthetic support systems over pile foundations. Proceedings of the 18th Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) Conference, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26.
14. Huang, J., Collin, J.G., Han, J. (2005). 3D numerical modeling for a geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankment displacement analysis. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Osaka, Japan, Sept. 12-16.

57.  Collin, J.G., Watson, C.H., and Han, J. (2005). Column-supported embankment solves time constraint for new road construction. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) No. 131: Contemporary Issues in Foundation Engineering, ASCE GeoFrontiers, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26.

58.  Han, J., Porbaha, A., and Huang, J. (2005). 2D numerical modeling of a constructed geosynthetic-reinforced embankment over deep mixed columns. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) No. 131: Contemporary Issues in Foundation Engineering, ASCE GeoFrontiers, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26.

59.  Ai, Z.Y., Han,J., and Yan, Y. (2005). Elastic analysis of single pile-rigid circular raft systems in layered soils. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) No. 132: Advances in Deep Foundations, ASCE GeoFrontiers, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26.

60.  Gabr, M. and Han, J. (2005). Gabr, M. and Han, J. (2005). Geosynthetic reinforcement for soft foundations: US perspectives. Invited paper, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) No. 141: International Perspectives on soil reinforcement applications, ASCE GeoFrontiers, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26. 

61.  Shen, S.L., Han, J., and Hong, Z.S. (2005). Installation effects on properties of surrounding soils by different deep mixing methods. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) No. 136: Innovations in Grouting and Soil Improvement, ASCE GeoFrontiers, Austin, TX, Jan. 24-26.

62.  Han, J., Parsons, R.J., Sheth, A.R., and Huang, J. (2005). Factors of safety against deep-seated failure of embankments over deep mixed columns. Accepted for publication at Deep Mixing 2005 Conference, Sweden.

63.  Han, J., Collin, J.G., and Huang, J. (2004). Recent development of geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments. Proceedings of the 55th Highway Geology Symposium, Kansas City, Missouri, September 7-10, 299-321.

64.  Han, J. and Leshchinsky, D. (2004). Limit equilibrium and continuum mechanics-based numerical methods for analyzing stability of MSE walls. Proceedings of the 17th Engineering Mechanics Conference, ASCE, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA, June 13-16.

65.  Han, J., Sheth, A.R., Porbaha, A., and Shen, S.L. (2004). Numerical analysis of embankment stability over deep mixed foundations. Proceedings of GeoTrans 2004, ASCE, Los Angles, California, USA, July 26-31, 1385-1394.

66.  Han, J., Chai, J.C., Leshchinsky, D., and Shen, S.L. (2004). Evaluation of deep-seated slope stability of embankments over deep mixed foundations. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 124, J.P. Turner and P.W. Mayne (eds), GeoSupport 2004, ASCE Geo-Institute and ADSC, Jan. 29-31, Orlando, 945-954.

67.  Leshchinsky, D. and Hu, Y.H., and Han, J. (2003). Design implications of limited reinforced zone space in SRW's. Proceedings of GRI-17 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Dec. 15-16, 292-303.

68.  Han, J., Shen, S.L., Yang, J.S, and Yan, L. (2003). Geosynthetic-reinforced and pile-supported embankments. Proceedings of the 1st World Forum of Chinese Scholars in Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, August, 309-318.

69.  Shen, S.L., Miura, N., Han, J., and Koga, H. (2003). Evaluation of Property Changes in Surrounding Clays due to Installation of Deep Mixing Columns. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Grouting and Ground Treatment, New Orleans, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 120, edited by L.F. Johnsen, D.A., Bruce, and M.J. Byle, 634-645.

70.  Han, J. and Akins, K. (2002). Case studies of geogrid-reinforced and pile-supported earth structures on weak foundation soils. Proc. of International Deep Foundation Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 116  Deep Foundations 2002, edited by O’Neill and Towsend, ASCE, Orlando, 668-679.

71.  Han, J., Leshchinsky, D., and Shao, Y. (2002). Influence of tensile stiffness of geosynthetic reinforcements on performance of reinforced slopes. Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Geosynthetics, Nice, France, A.A. Balkema Publishers, Vol. 1, 197-200.

72.  Han, J. and Wayne, M. H. (2000). Pile-soil-geosynthetic interactions in geosynthetic reinforced/piled embankments over soft soil. Presentation and CD-Rom Paper at 79th Annual TRB meeting.

73.  Alzamora, D. E., Wayne, M. H., and Han, J. (2000). Performance of SRW supported by geogrids and jet grout columns. Performance Confirmation of Constructed Geotechnical Facilities, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 94, edited by A.J. Lutenegger and D.J. DeGroot, 456-466.

74.  Han, J. (1999). Design and construction of embankments on geosynthetic reinforced platforms supported by piles. Invited Speaker, ASCE/PaDOT Geotechnical Seminar, Hershey, PA, Apr. 14-16.

75.  Wayne, M. H., Han, J., and Akins, K. (1998). The design of geosynthetic reinforced foundations. Design and Construction of Retaining Systems, ASCE Geo-Institute Geotechnical Special Publication, No. 76, edited by John J. Bowders et al., 1-18.

76.  Wayne, M. and Han, J. (1998). On-site soil usage with geogrid-reinforced SRWs. Geotechnical Fabrics Report, 16(3), 20-22.

77.  Han, J. (1998). Ground modification by a combination of dynamic compaction, dynamic consolidation, and dynamic replacement. Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, March 8-15.

78.  Han, J. (1998). Stress and strain fields of a geosynthetic reinforced foundation vertically loaded by a concentrated force. Proc. of Sixth International Conference on Geosynthetics, 25-29 March, Atlanta.

79.  Han, J. (1997). A strain-softening constitutive law for smooth geomembrane/sand interfaces.  Proceeding of Geosynthetics 97, Finalist for the student paper competition, Long Beach, California.

80.  Dove, J. E., Frost, J. D., Han, J. and Bachus, R. C. (1997). The influence of geomembrane surface roughness on interface strength. Proceedings of  Geosynthetics 97, Long Beach, California.

81.  Han, J. and Frost, J. D. (1997). Stress-dependent friction coefficients for sliding particle interfaces. Proceedings of Ninth International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, China, Nov. 2-7, 1997.

82.  Ye, S. L., Han, J. et al (1994). Loading tests of underpinned foundation by micropiles. Proc. of 7th Chinese Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Xian, China, in Chinese.

83.  Zhang, J., Han, J., and Ye, S. L. (1994). Consolidation characteristics of soil-cement mixing piles in clays. Proc. of 7th Chinese Conf. on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Xian, China, in Chinese.

84.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1993). Field study of an oil tank on the ground stabilized by stone columns. Proc. of 3rd International Conf. on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri.

85.  Zhang, J., Han, J., and Ye, S. L. (1993). Theoretical analysis of pore water pressure distribution in the composite ground by soil-cement mixing piles. Proc. of Symposium on Design and Construction of Deep Mixing Method, Hangzhou, China, in Chinese.

86.  Ye, S. L., Cai, W. M. and Han, J. (1992). Soil improvement by deep mixing piles and stone columns. Proceedings, U.S.-China Workshop on Cooperative Research in Geotechnical Engineering, sponsored by National Science Foundation/USA and National Natural Science Foundation/PRC, Shanghai, 57-73.

87.  Han, J. (1992). Stone column techniques - general report. Invited speaker, Proc. of 3rd Chinese Soil Improvement Conference, Qengwangdao, China, in Chinese.

88.  Ye, S. L. and Han, J. (1992). Underpinning - general report. Invited Speakers, Proc. of 3rd Chinese Soil Improvement Conference, Qengwangdao, China, in Chinese.

89.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1992). Consolidation degree of a composite ground by stone columns with well resistance and smear effects. Proc. of 3rd Chinese Soil Improvement Conference, Qengwangdao, China, in Chinese.

90.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1992). Theory and practice of composite grounds. Published in the book Theory and Practice of Soft Soils, the Chinese Building Industry Press, in Chinese.

91.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1992). Settlement analysis of buildings on the soft clays stabilized by stone columns. Proc. of International Conf. on Soil Improvement and Pile Foundations, Nanjing, China.

92.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1991). Analysis of characteristics to composite grounds. Proc. of First Young Asian Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Thailand.

93.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1991). Field tests on clays stabilized by stone columns at coastal areas in China. Proc. of 4th International Conference on Piling and Deep Foundations, Stresa, Italy.

94.  Han, J. and Ye, S. L. (1990). Consolidation degree of the composite ground by ideal stone columns. Proc. of Symposium on Composite Grounds, Chengde, China, in Chinese.

 

Books and Chapters

1.      Han, J., Yin, J.H., White, D.J., and Lin, G. (editors) (2006). Advances in Earth Structures: Research to Practice, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 151, ASCE Press.

2.      Ye, S.L. and Han, J. et al. (1996). Shanghai Soil Improvement Design and Construction Code. The Shanghai Engineering Construction Standard Office, in Chinese.

3.      Ye, S.L., Han, J. and Ye, G.B. (1995). Soil Improvement and Underpinning. The Chinese Building Industry Press, 2nd Edition, in Chinese.

4.      Han, J. and Xu, B.S. (1994). Soil Modification Handbook - Chapter 12 Underpinning.  The Liaoning Technology Press, P.R. China, in Chinese.

 

Technical Reports

1.      Han, J. and Sheth, A. (2003). Development of design Charts for Geosynthetically Reinforced Embankments on Deep Mixed Columns - Interim Report II: Two-Dimensional Analyses and Results, submitted to the National Deep Mixing Program, November, 100p.

2.      Leshchinsky, D. and Han, J. (2003). Analysis and Design of Multi-Tier Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Systems. Research Report, submitted to Delaware Department of Transportation and National Concrete Masonry Association, June, 27p.

3.      Han, J. (2003). Influence of Curing Conditions on Strengths of Soft Clay-Cement Mixtures. Research Report, Submitted to Provost of Widener University, June, 23p.

4.      Han, J. (2003). Development of design Charts for Geosynthetically Reinforced Embankments on Deep Mixed Columns - Interim Report I: Literature Review, submitted to the National Deep Mixing Program, January, 234p.

5.      A New Design Methods for Geosynthetic-Reinforced Unpaved Roads, Tensar Earth Technologies, Inc., Internal Report, March 2001.

6.      Design Guidelines for Mesa Retaining Wall Systems, Tensar Earth Technologies, Inc., 1999.

7.      Barksdale, R. D., Han, J., Miller, S. L. and Thompson, S. (1995). Optimum Design of Stone Matrix Asphalt Mixes. GDOT Research Project No. 9217 (Georgia Tech E20 - X42), Final Report.

8.      Han, J., Ye, G. B. (1995). Design of Foundations on Double Soil Layer Systems. Funded by the Shanghai Building and Construction Research Foundation, Final Report, in Chinese.

9.      Ye, S. L., Han, J., Yang, W. D. (1993). Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Micropiles and Their Applications. Funded by the Shanghai Science and Technology Research Foundation, Final Report, in Chinese.

10.  Ye, S. L. and Han, J. (1989). Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Stone Columns in Soft Soils. Funded by the Shanghai Building and Construction Research Foundation, Final Report, in Chinese.

 

Developed Software

1.      Design Software for Geosynthetic Reinforced Foundations - DIMENSIONTM.

2.      Design Software for Subgrade Improvement and Base Reinforcement – SPECTRAPAVETM.

3.      Design Software for Surficial Slope Stability – SSS.

 

Theses

1.      An Experimental and Analytical Study of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Piles in Sand and Pile-Sand Interactions, Ph.D. Dissertation, The Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, 1997.

2.      Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Stone Columns in Soft Clays, MS Thesis, Tongji University, China, 1989.

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

1.         Micromechanical Analysis of Geosynthetic-Soil Interaction under Cyclic Loading, presented to the faculty and students in the geotechnical program at the University College of London, London, UK, September 7, 2009

2.         Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Earth Structures, lectures, the Association of Geotechnical Societies in Southeast Asia, Malaysia, July 20 to 21, 2009

3.         Geosynthetic Reinforcement Technologies and Recent Developments, public lecture, the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, July 21, 2009

4.         Ground Improvement Technologies, lectures to graduate students at Institute of Geotechnical Engineering at Southeast University, China, July 16-18, 2009

5.         Geosynthetic Reinforcement Technologies and Recent Developments, lecture, Wenzhou University, China, May 26, 2009

6.         Geosynthetic Reinforcement and Recent Developments, Campus Life Enrichment Committee (CLEC) Lecture, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, Nov. 21, 2008

7.         Geosynthetic Reinforcement Technologies and Recent Developments, Keynote Lecture, the Tenth Chinese Symposium on Ground Improvement, Nanjing, China, November 3, 2008

8.         US Education in Geotechnical Engineering, Keynote Lecture, the Second Chinese Education Symposium on Soil Mechanics, Nanjing, China, November 2, 2008

9.         Short Course on Geosynthetics Reinforcement in Embankment Foundations and Roads, lectures, Monash University, Australia, October 10, 2008

10.     Workshops on Geotextile Applications, lectures, Griffith University, Australia, September 29 to October 3, 2008

11.     Behavior of Laterally Load Shafts Constructed within an MSE Block Wall, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Road and Bridges at Wuhan University, China, June 30, 2008

12.     Behavior of Laterally Load Shafts Constructed within an MSE Block Wall, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Road and Bridges at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, June 26, 2008

13.     Behavior Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Geocell-Reinforced Bases, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, June 24, 2008

14.     Behavior Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Geocell-Reinforced Bases, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Civil Engineering at Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, June 12, 2008

15.     Behavior of Laterally Load Shafts Constructed within an MSE Block Wall, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, June 10, 2008

16.     Geosynthetic-Reinforced Column-Supported Embankments, presented to the International Geotechnical Engineering Seminar at Tianjing University, Tianjing, June 5, 2008

17.     Behavior of Laterally Load Shafts Constructed within an MSE Block Wall, presented to the faculty and the students in Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, June 3, 2008

18.     Geosynthetic Reinforcement for Riverside Slope Stability of Levees due to Rapid Drawdown. Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, the 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation & Rehabilitation (GEDMAR08), Nanjing, Chin, June 1, 2008

19.     Behavior of Laterally Load Shafts Constructed Within an MSE Block Wall, presented to the faculty and the students in Institute of Geotechnical Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, China, May 29, 2008

20.     Insitu Testing Technologies – State of the Art, presented to undergraduate class in geotechnical engineering at Tongji University, Shanghai, May 27, 2008

21.     Design and Evaluation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Roads. Geotechnical Distinguished Seminar Series, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, October 12, 2007

22.     U.S. LRFD Design in Geotechnical Engineering. Tongji University, Shanghai, China, June 5, 2007

23.     Research on Geocell-Reinforced Foundations. Southeast University, Nanjing, China, May 29, 2007

24.     Coupled Mechanical and Hydraulic Modeling of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Column Supported Embankments. Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China, May 23, 2007

25.     Development of China into a Modern Country-Another Great Leap Forward? KU Center for East Asian Studies, May 2, 2007

26.     LRFD Design for Deep Foundations. Lecture, KU Professional Series, March 12, 2007

27.     China: the World’s Largest Construction Site. Invited by KU Center for East Asian Studies, March 6, 2007

28.     Geotechnical Options for Lowering Petroleum costs. The 50th Annual Kansas Asphalt Paving Conference, Lawrence, KS, December, 7, 2006.

29.     Issues Related to Design of Geosynthetics-Reinforced Unpaved Roads. The Tensar International Meeting, Lima, Peru, October 19. 2006.

30.     Latest Research on Geogrid Confinement for Pavement Applications. The Tensar International Meeting, Lima, Peru, October 19. 2006.

31.     Stresses and Deformations Induced by Widening of Existing Embankments. The International Symposium of Lowland Technology, Saga University, Japan, September 14-16, 2006.

32.     Design Issues in Geosynthetic-Reinforced Column-Supported Embankments. Spring Seminar of the Seattle ASCE Geotechnical Group, May 20, 2006.

33.     Recent Development of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Column-Supported Embankments. The 23rd Annual Geotechnical Seminar, Geo-Omaha 2006, February 17, 2006.

34.     Stability Analysis of Reinforced Earth Structures, presented to the graduate student and faculty at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the University of Missouri, Rolla, November 8, 2005.

35.     Stability Analysis of Reinforced Earth Structures using Numerical Methods, presented to the graduate student and faculty at Institute of Lowland Technology, Saga University, Japan, September 8, 2005.

36.     Geosynthetic reinforcement and applications, presented to the graduate student and faculty at Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, China, July 28, 2005.

37.     Stability analyses of reinforced earth structures using numerical methods. Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering Seminar, The University of Missouri - Columbia, October 15, 2004.

38.     Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pile-Supported Embankments. Kansas City-ASCE/AEG/UMKC-Geotechnical Group, October 7, 2004.

39.     Geosynthetics-Reinforced Pile-Supported Embankments, presented to the graduate student and faculty at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, November 10, 2003.

40.     Geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments, presented to graduate students and faculty at Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Drexel University, October 28, 2003.

41.     Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Roads, Tensar International Conference, Cancun, Mexico, October 14, 2003.

42.     Design of geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments, Tensar International Conference, Cancun, Mexico, October 14, 2003.

43.     Geotechnical Research at Widener University, the 4th USUCGER workshop, Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2003, supported by NSF.

44.     Geosynthetics-Reinforced Pile-Supported Embankments, the 1st World Forum of Chinese Scholars in Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, August 22, 2003.

45.     Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Foundation Systems, presented to the graduate students at Department of Civil Engineering, Saga University, Japan, September 3, 2002.

46.     Geosynthetic-Reinforced Pile-Supported Foundation Systems, NSF Geotechnical Composite System Workshop, Virginia Tech, July 28 and 29, 2002, supported by NSF.

47.     Design of Geosynthetic Reinforced Slopes and Walls, presented to the graduate students at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Georgia Institute of Technology, February & March 2001.

48.     Geogrid-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Earth Structures on Weak Foundation Soils, presented to the Bridge Department at NCDOT, November 2000.

49.     An Experimental and Analytical Study of The Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Piles, presented to the faculty and students at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University, May 2000.

50.     Numerical Study of Geosynthetic Reinforced and Pile Supported Fill Platforms over Soft Soil, presented to the faculty and students at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University, February 2000.

51.     Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforced and Pile Supported Fill Platforms over Soft Soil, presented to the faculty and students at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah, January 2000.

52.     Design of Mechanically Stabilized Retaining Walls, presented to the graduate students at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Georgia Institute of Technology, October 1999.

53.     Geosynthetic Reinforced and Piled Embankments over Soft Soil, presented to the faculty and students at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, May 1999.

54.     Design and Construction of Embankments on Geosynthetic Reinforced Platforms Supported by Piles, presented to geotechnical engineers, professors, and governmental agencies, ASCE/Pa DOT Geotechnical Seminar, Hershey, PA, April 14-16, 1999.

55.     The Use of Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering, presented to the undergraduate students at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Georgia Institute of Technology, November 1998.

56.     Geogrid Reinforced Soil Foundations, presented to geotechnical engineers at Froehling & Roberston 21st Annual Technical Seminar, January 1998.

57.     An Experimental and Analytical Study of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Piles in Sand and Pile-Sand Interactions, presented to the faculty and students at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, March 1997.