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

 

Research Reports and Theses Supervised

 

 

Supervision of Graduate Students

Karademir, T. (2006). “Assessing Mechanical Properties of Offshore Sediments,” Ph.D. thesis (in progress).

Karademir, T. (2006). “Use of a Computer Automated Triaxial Testing System for Assessing and Mitigating Sample Disturbance,” M.S. thesis.

Schadinger, S.W. (2005). “Alkali Aggregate Reaction (AAR) in Concrete: Engineering Implications and Solutions,” 1 SH independent study.

Beideman, J.M. (2004). “Developing a Course on Geotechnical Instrumentation and Measurements,” 5 SH independent study.

Rahbar, N. (2003). “Numerical Modeling of Coupled Consolidation and Contaminant Transport in a Deformable Porous Medium,” M.S. thesis.

Kreil, J.J. (2003). “Implementation of a Computer Based Bender Element System for Soil Testing,” M.S. thesis.

Duchesne, S.M. (2003).  “Effects of Frost Heave on a Soil Nail Wall in Brunswick, Maine,” M.S. thesis, University of Maine (advisory committee member).

Zolfaghari, A. (2003).  “Upgrade of an Automated Triaxial System,” M.S. thesis.

Pecora, J. (2002).  "Geotechnical engineering influences on the design and construction of pipe jacking operations," M.S. report.

Fu, Q. (2001).  "The effect of soil structure on the rate-dependent consolidation behavior of block sampled clays," M.S. thesis.

Corbett, C. (1998). “Equipment Selection based on Soil Conditions,” M.S. report (co-advisor).

McWeeney, K. (1998).  “A Resedimentation Process for Boston Blue Clay,” M.S. report.

Demaree, M. (1997).  “Modeling and Performance of a Deep Excavation Support System at the World Trade Center, Boston, Massachusetts,” M.S. report.

Alvarado, I. (1996).  “Undrained Shear Behavior of Boston Blue Clay at Higher Level Strain Rates,” M.S. thesis.

Dunbar, S.W. (1996).  “Seepage Theory, Analysis, and Control,” M.S. report.

Roberts, B.W. (1996).  “Testing the Capacities of Driven Piles,” M.S. report.

Reardon, J.E. (1995).  “Ground Improvement using Cement, Clay, and Chemical Grouts,” M.S. report.

Watters P.J. (1994).  “Development and Use of a Computer Automated Hydraulic Consolidation Cell to Investigate Strain Rate Effects in Consolidation,” M.S. thesis.

Olson, G.A. (1992).  “Deep Densification of Granular Soil: A Case Study,” M.S. report.

 

Supervision of Undergraduate Students

Payne, M., 2006, Offshore geohazard research (part-time)

Clegg, J., 2006, Offshore geohazard research and  triaxial testing system development (funded undergraduate research assistant)

Sample, K., 2005, Implementation of bender elements in the triaxial cell (research co-op)

Solomon, W., 2004, Software for automated triaxial system (research co-op)

Smith, M., 2002, Upgrade of triaxial testing system (research co-op)

Lannen, J., 1999, Development of humid chamber and temperature control for lab testing (independent study)

Youngsman, D., 1998, Hardware design for geotechnical research lab (independent study)

Gardinier, J., 1998, Software development for geotechnical research lab (independent study)

Saulnier, D., 1998, Software development for undergraduate soil mechanics lab (honors project)

Del Monaco, A., 1997, Use of geofoam in geotechnical applications (honors project)

Frates, D., 1996, Soil nailing lab testing equipment (honors project)

Lomino, M., 1994, Development of automated consolidation equipment (honors project)

Papini, M., 1994, Development of data acquisition system (independent study)

 

 

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