Thomas C. Sheahan, Sc.D., P.E.

Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Refereed Publications

 

Books

Holtz, R.D., W.D. Kovacs and T.C. Sheahan (2010). An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, 2^nd Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall (in press).

Sheahan, T.C. (2010). Civil Engineering Materials: Properties and Behavior, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall (in preparation).

 

Refereed Articles

1. Meric, D., T.C. Sheahan, A.N. Alshawabkeh and J. Shine (2009). “A Consolidation and Contaminant Transport Device for Assessing Reactive Mat Effectiveness for Subaqueous Sediment Remediation,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal (submitted).

2. Fu, Q., T.C. Sheahan and D.J. DeGroot (2009). “Structure Number as an Indicator of Sample Disturbance Susceptibility,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (in preparation).

3. Sheahan, T.C., D.M. Qualter, E.J. Mason, and P. Poblete (2009). “Development of an Engineering Mastery Exam for Two Universities in Chile,” Journal of Engineering Education (submitted).

4. Qualters, D.M., T.C. Sheahan, E.J. Mason, D.S. Navick and M. Dixon (2008). “Improving Learning in First-Year Engineering Courses through Interdisciplinary Collaborative Assessment,” Journal of Engineering Education, 97(1):37-45.

5. DeGroot, D.J., M.L. Landon and T.C. Sheahan (2007). “Non-destructive Sample Quality Assessment using Shear Wave Velocity,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 133(4):424-432.

6. Qualters, D.M., T.C. Sheahan and J.A. Isaacs (2005). “An Electronic Advice Column to Foster Teaching Culture Change,” To Improve the Academy, 24:210-215.

7. Alshawabkeh, A.N., N. Rahbar and T.C. Sheahan (2005). “A Model for Contaminant Mass Flux in Capped Sediment under Consolidation,” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 78(3):147-165.

8. Sheahan, T.C. and J.M. Pecora (2004). “Pipe Jacking Forces during Utility Installation Related to the Central Artery/Tunnel Construction,” Civil Engineering Practice, 19(2):29-44.

9. Sheahan, T.C., D.J. DeGroot, Q. Fu, and R.M. Ryan (2004). “Use of 'Zero Controlled Gradient' Tests to Determine EOP Compression Behavior,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 27(3):314-321.

10. Alshawabkeh, A. N., T.C. Sheahan, and X. Wu (2004). “Coupling of Electrochemical and Mechanical Processes in Soils under DC Fields,” Journal of Mechanics of Materials, 36: 453-465.

11. Sheahan, T. C., A.N. Alshawabkeh, L.A. Fernandez and K.S. Henry (2003). “A Reactive Geocomposite to Remediate Contaminated, Subaqueous Sediments,” Contaminated Sediments: Characterization, Evaluation, Mitigation/Restoration, and Management Strategy Performance, ASTM STP 1442, J. Locat, R. Galvez-Cloutier, R. C. Chaney and K. Demars, eds., ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, pp. 236-250.

12. Alshawabkeh, A.N. and T.C. Sheahan (2003).  "Soft Soil Stabilization by Ionic Injection under Electric Fields," Ground Improvement, 7(4): 177-185.

13. Sheahan, T.C. and C.L. Ho (2003). "Simplified Trial Wedge Method for Soil Nailed Wall Analysis," ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 129(2): 117-124.

14. Alshawabkeh, A. N. and T.C. Sheahan (2002). “Stabilizing Fine-Grained Soils by Phosphate Electro-Grouting," Journal of the Transportation Research Board, TRB, No. 1787, Geomaterials 2002, pp.53-60.

15. Sheahan, T.C., D.J. DeGroot and T.J. Mitchell (1999). "State-of-the-Art: Automated Laboratory Stress-Strain-Strength Testing of Soils,” ASTM Special Technical Publication No. 1350, Nondestructive and Automated Testing for Soil and Rock Properties,  W.A. Marr and C. Fairhurst, eds., 203-230.

16. Dunbar, S. and T.C. Sheahan (1999).  “Seepage Control Remediation at Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 125(3):198-206.

17. Sheahan, T.C. and D.J. DeGroot (1997). “Laboratory Determination of Coastal Sediment Mechanical Properties,” Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, 15(3):231-252.

18. Sheahan, T.C. and P.J. Watters (1997). “Experimental Verification of CRS Consolidation Theory,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 123(5):430-437.

19. Touran, A., T.C. Sheahan and E. Ozcan (1997).  “A Rational Equipment Selection Method Based on Soil Conditions,” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(1):85-88.

20. Sheahan, T.C. and P.J. Watters (1996). “Using an Automated Rowe Cell for Consolidation Testing,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 19(4):354-363.

21. Sheahan, T.C., C.C. Ladd and J.T. Germaine (1996).  “Rate Dependent Undrained Shear Behavior of Saturated Clay,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 122(2):99-108.

22. DeGroot, D.J. and T.C. Sheahan (1995).  “Laboratory Methods for Determining Engineering Properties of Overconsolidated Clays,” Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record No. 1479, Engineering Properties and Practice in Overconsolidated Clays, pp. 17-25.

23. Sheahan, T.C. (1995). “Interpretation of Undrained Creep Tests in Terms of Effective Stresses,” Tech. Note, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 32:373-379.

24. Sheahan, T.C., C.C. Ladd and J.T. Germaine (1994).  “Time-Dependent Triaxial Relaxation Behavior of a Resedimented Clay,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 17(4): 444-452.

25. Sheahan, T.C., D.J. DeGroot and J.T. Germaine (1994).  “Using Device Specific Data Acquisition for Automated Laboratory Testing,” Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Record No. 1432, Innovations in Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Systems, pp. 9-17.

26. Sheahan, T.C. and J.T. Germaine (1992).  “Computer Automation of Conventional Triaxial Equipment,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 15(4): 311-322.

27. Sheahan, T.C., J.T. Germaine and C.C. Ladd (1991).  “Automated Triaxial Testing of Soft Clays:  An Upgraded Commercial System,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 13(3): 153-163 (1990).  Closure, 14(3): 328-329.