Publications

Books & Book Chapters:

  1. D’Ignazio, M., Jostad, H. P., Länsivaara, T., Lehtonen, V., Mansikkamäki, J., and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Effects of Sample Disturbance in the Determination of Soil Parameters for Advanced Finite Element Modelling of Sensitive Clays.” Landslides in Sensitive Clays: From Research to Implementation, Chapter 13, Vol. 46 of the series Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, edited by Thakur, V., L'Heureux, J.-S., and Locat, A., pp. 145-154, Springer International Publishing, Cham. (ISBN:978-3-319-56487-6, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-56487-6_13)

Edited Proceedings:

  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Data, Software, Education, and a Tribute to Ralph Peck.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 314, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 173 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8216-2, doi:10.1061/9780784482162)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Soil Erosion, Underground Engineering, and Risk Assessment.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 313, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 349 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8215-5, doi:10.1061/9780784482155)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Geoenvironmental Engineering and Sustainability.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 312, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 352 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8214-8, doi:10.1061/9780784482148)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Engineering Geology, Site Characterization, and Geophysics.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 311, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 417 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8213-1, doi:10.1061/9780784482131)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Geotechnical Materials, Modeling, and Testing.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 310, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 884 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8212-4 doi:10.1061/9780784482124)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Soil Improvement.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 309, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 390 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8211-7, doi:10.1061/9780784482117)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 308, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 517 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8210-0, doi:10.1061/9780784482100)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Foundations.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 307, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 539 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8209-4, doi:10.1061/9780784482094)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Earth Retaining Structures and Geosynthetics.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 306, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 400 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8208-7, doi:10.1061/9780784482087)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Kumar, S., Pando, M. A., and Coe, J. T. (2019). “Geo-Congress 2019: Embankments, Dams, and Slopes.” Papers from Sessions of the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2019 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 305, Philadelphia, PA, March 24-27, 2019, ASCE, Reston, VA, 341 pp. (Published online, ISBN:978-0-7844-8207-0, doi:10.1061/9780784482070)
  1. Meehan, C. L., VanBriesen, J. M., Vahedifard, F., Yu, X., and Quiroga, C. (2014). “Shale Energy Engineering 2014: Technical Challenges, Environmental Issues, and Public Policy.” Proceedings of the ASCE Energy Division’s 2014 Shale Energy Engineering Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, July 21-23, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 733 pp. (Published on CD-ROM, ISBN:978-0-7844-1365-4, doi:10.1061/9780784413654)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Pradel, D., Pando, M. A., and Labuz, J. F. (2013). “Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III.” Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s 2013 Geo-Congress, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2280 pp. (Published on CD-ROM, ISBN:9780784412787, doi:10.1061/9780784412787)

Refereed Journal Publications:  (* indicates published with student)

  1. Tabarsa, A., Latifi, N., Meehan, C. L., and Manahiloh, K. N. (2018). “Laboratory Investigation and Field Evaluation of Loess Improvement Using Nanoclay – A Sustainable Material for Construction.” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 158, 454-463. (doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.09.096)
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  1. Rashid, A. S. A., Latifi, N., Meehan, C. L., and Manahiloh, K. N. (2017). “Sustainable Improvement of Tropical Residual Soil Using an Environmentally Friendly Additive.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer. (Accepted, In Press, doi:10.1007/s10706-017-0265-1)
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  1. *Talebi, M., Meehan, C. L., and Leshchinsky, D. (2017). “Applied Bearing Pressure Beneath a Reinforced Soil Foundation Used in a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System.” Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, 45(6), 580-591. (doi:10.1016/j.geotexmem.2017.07.008)
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  1. Latifi, N., Eisazadeh, A., Marto, A., and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Tropical Residual Soil Stabilization: A Powder Form Material for Increasing Soil Strength.” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 147, 827-836. (doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.04.115)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Talebi, M. (2017). “A Method for Correcting Field Strain Measurements to Account for Temperature Effects.” Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, 45(4), 250-260. (doi:10.1016/j.geotexmem.2017.02.005)
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  1. Manahiloh, K. N. and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Determining the Soil Water Characteristic Curve and Interfacial Contact Angle from Microstructural Analysis of X-Ray CT Images.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 143(8), 04017034.1-04017034.11. (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001677)
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  1. Latifi, N., Horpibulsuk, S., Meehan, C. L., Abd Majid, M. Z., Tahir, M., and Mohamad, E. T. (2017). “Improvement of Problematic Soils with Biopolymer – An Environmentally Friendly Soil Stabilizer.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 29(2), 04016204.1-04016204.11. (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001706)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L., Cacciola, D. V., Tehrani, F. S., and Baker, W. J. (2017). “Assessing Soil Compaction Using Continuous Compaction Control and Location-Specific In Situ Tests.” Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 73, 31-44.
    (doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2016.08.017)
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  1. Latifi, N., Meehan, C. L., Abd Majid, M. Z., and Horpibulsuk, S. (2016). “Strengthening Montmorillonitic and Kaolinitic Clays Using a Calcium-Based Non-Traditional Additive: A Micro-Level Study.” Applied Clay Science, Elsevier, 132-133, 182-193. (doi:10.1016/j.clay.2016.06.004)
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  1. Latifi, N., Horpibulsuk, S., Meehan, C. L., Abd Majid, M. Z., and Rashid, A. S. A. (2016). “Xanthan Gum Biopolymer: An Eco-Friendly Additive for Stabilization of Tropical Organic Peat.” Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, 75(9), 1-10. (doi:10.1007/s12665-016-5643-0)
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  1. Lehtonen, V. J., Meehan, C. L., Länsivaara, T. T., and Mansikkamäki, J. N. (2015). “Full-Scale Embankment Failure Test Under Simulated Train Loading.” Géotechnique, The Institution of Civil Engineers, 65(12), 961-974. (doi:10.1680/geot.14.P.100)
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  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2015). “Column Supported Embankments with Geosynthetic Encased Columns: Validity of the Unit Cell Concept.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, 33(3), 425-442. (doi:10.1007/s10706-014-9826-8)
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  1. *Khabbazian, M., Meehan, C. L., and Kaliakin, V. N. (2014). “Column Supported Embankments with Geosynthetic Encased Columns: Parametric Study.” Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, Springer, 1(3-4), 301-325. (doi:10.1007/s40515-014-0010-7)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Benjasupattananan, S. (2014). “Analytical Approach for Modeling Axisymmetric Levee Underseepage.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 140(4), 04013037.1-04013037.12. (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000952)
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  1. Haeri, S. M., Garakani, A. A., Khosravi, A., and Meehan, C. L. (2014). “Assessing the Hydro-Mechanical Behavior of Collapsible Soils Using a Modified Triaxial Test Device.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 37(2), 190-204. (doi:10.1520/GTJ20130034)
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  2. *Meehan, C. L., Khosravi, M., and Cacciola, D. V. (2013). “Monitoring Field Lift Thickness Using Compaction Equipment Instrumented with Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 36(5), 755-767. (doi:10.1520/GTJ20120124)
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  1. *Khosravi, A., Sadaghiani, M. H., Khosravi, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “The Effect of Asperity Inclination and Orientation on the Shear Behavior of Rock Joints.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 36(3), 404-417. (doi:10.1520/GTJ20120060)
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  2. *Vahedifard, F., Leshchinsky, D., and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Displacement-Based Internal Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Earth Structures Subjected to Seismic Loading Conditions.” Géotechnique, The Institution of Civil Engineers, 63(6), 451-462. (doi:10.1680/geot.11.P.130)
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  3. *Meehan, C. L. and Hertz, J. S. (2013). “Using a Complex-Impedance Measuring Instrument to Determine In Situ Soil Unit Weight and Moisture Content.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 36(1), 119-137. (doi:10.1520/GTJ20120005)
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  4. *Meehan, C. L. and Vahedifard, F. (2013). “Evaluation of Simplified Methods for Predicting Earthquake-Induced Slope Displacements in Earth Dams and Embankments.” Engineering Geology, Elsevier, 152(1), 180-193. (doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2012.10.016)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Benjasupattananan, S. (2012). “An Analytical Approach For Levee Underseepage Analysis.” Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier, 470-471, 201-211. (doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2012.08.050)
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  1. *Vahedifard, F., Leshchinsky, D., and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “Relationship Between the Seismic Coefficient and the Unfactored Geosynthetic Force in Reinforced Earth Structures.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 138(10), 1209-1221. (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000701)
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  1. *Kaliakin, V. N., Khabbazian, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “Modeling the Behavior of Geosynthetic Encased Columns: Influence of Granular Soil Constitutive Model.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 12(4), 357-369. (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000084)
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  1. *Leshchinsky, D., Vahedifard, F., and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “Application of a Hydraulic Gradient Technique for Modeling the Uplift Behavior of Piles in Sand.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 35(3), 400-408. (doi:10.1520/GTJ103850)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L., Tehrani, F. S., and Vahedifard, F. (2012). “A Comparison of Density-Based and Modulus-Based In Situ Test Measurements for Compaction Control.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 35(3), 387-399. (doi:10.1520/GTJ103479)
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  1. Meehan, C. L., Tiwari, B., Brandon, T. L., and Duncan, J. M. (2011). “Triaxial Shear Testing of Polished Slickensided Surfaces.” Landslides, Journal of the International Consortium on Landslides, Springer, 8(4), 449-458. (doi:10.1007/s10346-011-0263-y)
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  1. *Khabbazian, M., Meehan, C. L., and Kaliakin, V. N. (2011). “Discussion of “Geosynthetic-Encased Stone Columns: Analytical Calculation Model” by Bostjan Pulko, Bojan Majes, and Janko Logar, Geotextiles and Geomembranes 29 (2011) 29-39.” Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Elsevier, 29(6), 581-583. (doi:10.1016/j.geotexmem.2011.01.010)
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  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2011). “Performance of Quasilinear Elastic Constitutive Models in Simulation of Geosynthetic Encased Columns.” Computers and Geotechnics, Elsevier, 38(8), 998-1007.  (doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2011.07.007)
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  1. *Vahedifard, F. and Meehan, C. L.  (2011). “A Multi-Parameter Correlation for Predicting the Seismic Displacement of an Earth Dam or Embankment.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, 29(6), 1023-1034.
    (doi:10.1007/s10706-011-9434-9)
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  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Tehrani, F. S. (2011). “A Comparison of Simultaneously Recorded Machine Drive Power and Compactometer Measurements.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 34(3), 208-218.  (doi:10.1520/GTJ103235)
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  1. *Vahedifard, F., Nili, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Assessing the Effects of‏ Supplementary Cementitious Materials on the Performance of Low-Cement Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement.” Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 24(12), 2528-2535.  (doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.06.003)
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  1. *Leshchinsky, D., Imamoglu, B., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Exhumed Geogrid-Reinforced Retaining Wall.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 136(10), 1311-1323.  (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000354)
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  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Numerical Study of the Effect of Geosynthetic Encasement on the Behaviour of Granular Columns.” Geosynthetics International, Thomas Telford, 17(3), 132-143. (doi:10.1680/gein.2010.17.3.132)
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  1. Meehan, C. L., Brandon, T. L., Duncan, J. M., and Tiwari, B. (2010). “Direct Shear Testing of Polished Slickensided Surfaces.” Landslides, Journal of the International Consortium on Landslides, Springer, 7(2), 157-167.  (doi:10.1007/s10346-010-0199-7)
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  1. *Leshchinsky, D., Zhu, F., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Required Unfactored Strength of Geosynthetic in Reinforced Earth Structures.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 136(2), 281-289.  (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000209)
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  1. Meehan, C. L., Boulanger, R. W., and Duncan, J. M. (2008). “Dynamic Centrifuge Testing of Slickensided Shear Surfaces.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 134(8), 1086-1096.  (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2008)134:8(1086))
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  1. Meehan, C. L., Brandon, T. L., and Duncan, J. M. (2008). “Measuring “Fast” Shear Strengths Along Slickensided Surfaces in the Bromhead Ring Shear.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 31(3), 239-242. (doi:10.1520/GTJ101325)
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  1. Meehan, C. L., Brandon, T. L., and Duncan, J. M. (2007). “Measuring Drained Residual Strengths in the Bromhead Ring Shear.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, 30(6), 466-473.  (doi:10.1520/GTJ101017)
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Conference Proceedings:  (* indicates published with student)

  1. *Poggiogalle, T. M., Talebi, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2018). “Changes in Temperature Distribution in a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutment and Their Effect on Measured Strain.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2018 (IFCEE 2018): Developments in Earth Retention, Support Systems, and Tunneling, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 297, Orlando, FL, March 5-10, 2018, ASCE, Reston, VA, 267-277. (doi:10.1061/9780784481608.026)
  1. *Talebi, M., Meehan, C. L., and Poggiogalle, T. M. (2018). “Strain in a GRS Bridge Abutment: Strain Gauge Attachment Techniques, Performance and Survivability During Construction and Operation.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2018 (IFCEE 2018): Developments in Earth Retention, Support Systems, and Tunneling, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 297, Orlando, FL, March 5-10, 2018, ASCE, Reston, VA, 257-266. (doi:10.1061/9780784481608.025)
  1. *Cacciola, D. V., Meehan, C. L., Baker, W. J., and Tehrani, F. S. (2018). “A Comparison of Continuous Compaction Control Measurements with Localized In Situ Test Results.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2018 (IFCEE 2018): Advances in Geomaterial Modeling and Site Characterization, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 295, Orlando, FL, March 5-10, 2018, ASCE, Reston, VA, 64-74. (doi:10.1061/9780784481585.007)
  1. *Baker, W. J. and Meehan, C. L. (2018). “A Comparison of In-Place Unit Weight and Moisture Content Measurements Made Using Nuclear Based Methods and the Drive Cylinder Method.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2018 (IFCEE 2018): Advances in Geomaterial Modeling and Site Characterization, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 295, Orlando, FL, March 5-10, 2018, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1-11. (doi:10.1061/9780784481585.001)
  1. *Motalleb Nejad, M., Manahiloh, K. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Applying the Techniques of Microstructural Image Processing Toward Measuring Interface Angles in Unsaturated Geomaterials.” Proc., Geotechnical Frontiers 2017: Geotechnical Materials, Modeling, and Testing, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 280, Orlando, FL, March 12-15, 2017, ASCE, Reston, VA, 659-668. (doi:10.1061/9780784480472.070) 
  1. Latifi, N. and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Strengthening of Montmorillonitic and Kaolinitic Clays with Calcium Carbide Residue: A Sustainable Additive for Soil Stabilization.” Proc., Geotechnical Frontiers 2017: Transportation Facilities, Structures, and Site Investigation, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 277, Orlando, FL, March 12-15, 2017, ASCE, Reston, VA, 154-163. (doi:10.1061/9780784480441.017)
  1. *Baker, W. J. and Meehan, C. L. (2017). “Utilizing a Neighboring Weighted-Estimation Method for Anomaly Detection with a Continuous Compaction Control Data Set.” Proc., Geotechnical Frontiers 2017: Transportation Facilities, Structures, and Site Investigation, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 277, Orlando, FL, March 12-15, 2017, ASCE, Reston, VA, 55-65. (doi:10.1061/9780784480441.007)
  1. Manahiloh, K. N. and Meehan, C. L. (2015). “Evolution of Interphase Contact Angle in Partially Saturated Granular Soils Using Digital Analysis of X-ray Computed Tomography Images.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015 (IFCEE15), Geotechnical Special Publication No. 256, San Antonio, TX, March 17-21, 2015, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2092-2101. (doi:10.1061/9780784479087.193)
  1. *Talebi, M. and Meehan, C. L. (2015). “Numerical Simulation of a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System During Construction and Operation Using Parametric Studies.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015 (IFCEE15), Geotechnical Special Publication No. 256, San Antonio, TX, March 17-21, 2015, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1493-1502. (doi:10.1061/9780784479087.135)
  1. Haeri, S. M., Khosravi, A., Ghaizadeh, S., Garakani, A. A., and Meehan, C. L. (2014). “Characterization of the Effect of Disturbance on the Hydro-Mechanical Behavior of a Highly Collapsible Loessial Soil.” Unsaturated Soils: Research and Applications - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils, UNSAT 2014, Vol. 1, Sydney, Australia, July 2-4, 2014, CRC Press, Sydney, Australia, 261-265.
  1. *Talebi, M., Meehan, C. L., Cacciola, D. V., and Becker, M. L. (2014). “Design and Construction of a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234, Atlanta, GA, February 23-26, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 4176-4190. (doi:10.1061/9780784413272.406)
  1. *Becker, M. L., Meehan, C. L., and Kaliakin, V. N. (2014). “Finite Element Modeling of Heat Transfer in a Reinforced Concrete Pavement.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234, Atlanta, GA, February 23-26, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2942-2951. (doi:10.1061/9780784413272.285)
  1. *Cacciola, D. V., Khosravi, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2014). “Using Compaction Equipment Instrumented with Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology to Monitor Field Lift Thickness.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234, Atlanta, GA, February 23-26, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2630-2639. (doi:10.1061/9780784413272.254)
  1. *Tehrani, F. S., Meehan, C. L., and Vahedifard, F. (2014). “A Comparison of Density-Based and Modulus-Based In Situ Tests for Earthwork Quality Control.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234, Atlanta, GA, February 23-26, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2345-2354. (doi:10.1061/9780784413272.228)
  1. *Khosravi, A., Khosravi, M., Sadaghiani, M. H., Meehan, C. L., and Amini, E. (2014). “Assessing the Shear Behavior of Oriented Rock Joints under Constant Normal Loading Conditions.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234, Atlanta, GA, February 23-26, 2014, ASCE, Reston, VA, 553-562. (doi:10.1061/9780784413272.053)
  1. *Khosravi, M., Leshchinsky, D., Meehan, C. L., and Khosravi, A. (2013). “Stability Analysis of Seismically Loaded Slopes Using Finite Element Techniques.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1310-1319. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.132)

  2. *Vahedifard, F., Leshchinsky, D., and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Application of a New Analytical-Numerical Framework for Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Earth Structures.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1158-1167. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.117)

  3. *Benjasupattananan, S. and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Probability-Based Design for Levee Underseepage: Heaving vs. Piping Phenomena.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1139-1142. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.115)

  4. *Benjasupattananan, S. and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Analytical Solutions for Levee Underseepage Analysis: Straight and Curved Levee Sections with an Infinite Blanket.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1129-1138. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.114)

  5. *Talebi, M., Vahedifard, F., and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Effect of Geomechanical and Geometrical Factors on Soil Arching in Zoned Embankment Dams.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1056-1065. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.107)

  6. *Cacciola, D. V., Meehan, C. L., and Khosravi, M. (2013). “An Evaluation of Specification Methodologies for Use with Continuous Compaction Control Equipment.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 413-416. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.041)

  7. *Hertz, J. S. and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “Comparisons of Data from a Complex-Impedance Measuring Instrument and Conventional Compaction Control Tests.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 353-362. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.035)

  8. *Khosravi, M., Meehan, C. L., Cacciola, D. V., and Khosravi, A. (2013). “Effect of Fast Shearing on the Residual Shear Strengths Measured Along Pre-Existing Shear Surfaces in Kaolinite.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 245-254. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.025)

  9. *Khosravi, A., Khosravi, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2013). “The Hydro-Mechanical Behavior of Infilled Rock Joints with Fill Materials in Unsaturated Conditions.” Proc., Geo-Congress 2013: Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments III, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 231, San Diego, CA, March 3-7, 2013, ASCE, Reston, VA, 129-138. (doi:10.1061/9780784412787.014)

  10. *Benjasupattananan, S. and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches for Two- and Three-Dimensional Levee Underseepage Analyses.” Proc., Dam Safety 2012: Annual Conference of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, Denver, CO, September 16-21, 2012, ASDSO, Lexington, KY, Published on CD-ROM. (ASDSO 2012 Award Winner: Student Paper Competition)

  11. Benjasupattananan, S. and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “An Investigation of Three Probabilistic Approaches for Levee Underseepage Analysis.” Proc., GeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225, Oakland, CA, March 25-29, 2012, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2912-2921. (doi:10.1061/9780784412121.298)

  12. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2012). “Numerical Simulation of Column Supported Embankments with Geosynthetic Encased Columns: Influence of Soft Soil Constitutive Model.” Proc., GeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225, Oakland, CA, March 25-29, 2012, ASCE, Reston, VA, 1-10.  (doi:10.1061/9780784412121.001)

  13. *Vahedifard, F. and Meehan, C. L. (2011). “Error Analysis of Predicted Seismic Displacement of Earth Dams Using Simplified Sliding Block Methods.” Proc., Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 211, Dallas, TX, March 13-16, 2011, ASCE, Reston, VA, 3245-3254.  (doi:10.1061/41165(397)332)
  1. *Chen, Y. and Meehan, C. L. (2011). “Undrained Strength Characteristics of Compacted Bentonite/Sand Mixtures.” Proc., Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 211, Dallas, TX, March 13-16, 2011, ASCE, Reston, VA, 2699-2708. (doi:10.1061/41165(397)276)
  1. *Khabbazian, M., Meehan, C. L., and Kaliakin, V. N. (2011). “Influence of Granular Soil Constitutive Model when Simulating the Behavior of Geosynthetic Encased Columns.” Proc., Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 211, Dallas, TX, March 13-16, 2011, ASCE, Reston, VA, 539-548. (doi:10.1061/41165(397)56)
  1. *Vahedifard, F., Meehan, C. L., and O’Neal, M. A. (2011). “Earthquake-Triggered Landslide Hazard Mapping: The Effects of Spatial Resolution and Displacement Model Selection.” Proc., 2011 Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Annual Meeting, La Jolla, CA, February 9-12, 2011, 169-170.
  1. *Han, B., Imhoff, P. T., Scicchitano, V., O’Neal, M. A., Puleo, J. A., Meehan, C. L., Dentel, S. K., and Fluman, D. A. (2010). “Airborne Measurements for Quantifying Methane Emissions from Landfills.” 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium Proceedings, San Antonio, TX, October 3-6, 2010.
  1. *Kaliakin, V. N., Jiang, P., Khabbazian, M., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Performance of Enhanced Mixed Elements with Continuous Pressure Approximations as Applied to Porous Geologic Materials.” 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, State College, PA, June 27-July 2, 2010, Published on CD-ROM.
  1. *Vahedifard, F. and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Examination of Simplified Displacement-Based Methods for Dynamic Analyses of Slopes.” Proc., GeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling & Design, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 199, West Palm Beach, FL, February 20-24, 2010, ASCE, Reston, VA, 3175-3184. (doi:10.1061/41095(365)324)
  1. *Tehrani, F. S. and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “The Effect of Water Content on Light Weight Deflectometer Measurements.” Proc., GeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling & Design, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 199, West Palm Beach, FL, February 20-24, 2010, ASCE, Reston, VA, 930-939. (doi:10.1061/41095(365)92)
  1. *Khabbazian, M., Meehan, C. L., and Kaliakin, V. N. (2010). “Numerical Study of Effect of Encasement on Stone Column Performance.” Proc., GeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling & Design, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 199, West Palm Beach, FL, February 20-24, 2010, ASCE, Reston, VA, 184-193. (doi:10.1061/41095(365)15)
  1. *Tehrani, F. S. and Meehan, C. L. (2009). “Continuous compaction control: Preliminary data from a Delaware case study.” Proc., Eighth International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways and Airfields (BCR2A’09), Champaign, IL, June 29-July 2, 2009, Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK, 745-754. (doi:10.1201/9780203865286.ch80)
  1. *Walsh, N. A., Meehan, C. L., and Leshchinsky, D. (2009). “Lessons Learned: Field Installation of Strain Gages on High-Strength Geotextile.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo '09 (IFCEE09), Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, Orlando, FL, March 15-19, 2009, ASCE, Reston, VA, 369-376. (doi:10.1061/41023(337)47)
  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2009). “3D Numerical Analyses of Geosynthetic Encased Stone Columns.” Proc., International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo '09 (IFCEE09), Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 187, Orlando, FL, March 15-19, 2009, ASCE, Reston, VA, 201-208. (doi:10.1061/41023(337)26)

Technical Reports:  (* indicates published with student)

  1. *Meehan, C. L., Talebi, M., and Poggiogalle, T. M. “Analysis of the Field Behavior of a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System During Construction and Operation.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 262, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, December 2016, 507 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Cacciola, D. V. (2013). “Using Continuous Compaction Control Systems within an Earthwork Compaction Specification Framework.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 236, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, October 2013, 313 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. Kaliakin, V. N., Meehan, C. L., Attoh-Okine, B., and Imhoff, P. T. (2012). “Long-Term Performance Monitoring of a Recycled Tire Embankment in Wilmington, Delaware.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 232, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, December 2012, 40 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Hertz, J. S. (2011). “Using Electrical Density Gauges for Field Compaction Control.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 220, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, December 2011, 149 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. McKenna, T. E., Puleo, J. A., and Meehan, C. L. (2011). “Temporal Imaging of the Intertidal Zone – Field Application.” Final Report, Delaware NASA/EPSCoR RID Seed Grant Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, December 2011, 17 pp.
  1. Imhoff, P. T., Puleo, J. A., Meehan, C. L., O’Neal, M. A., and Dentel, S. K. (2010). “Quantifying Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Airship-Based Measurements.” Report of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, September 2010, 9 pp.
  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Benjasupattananan, S. (2010). “Designing Safer Levee Systems.” Report of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, August 2010, 40 pp.
  1. Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Establishment of a Geotechnical Information Database.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 207, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, August 2010, 147 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2010). “Geosynthetic Reinforced Stone Columns & Column Supported Embankments: A Numerical Parametric Study” Report of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 2010, 8 pp.
  1. *Meehan, C. L. and Tehrani, F. S. (2009). “An Investigation of Continuous Compaction Control Systems.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 204, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, July 2009, 433 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. *Leshchinsky, D., Meehan, C. L., and Imamoglu, B. (2009). “Case History: Strain and Force Distribution in HDPE Reinforced Wall.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 203, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, July 2009, 149 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. *Walsh, N. A., Leshchinsky, D., and Meehan, C. L. (2009). “High Strength Geotextile: Strain Monitoring at Cherry Island Landfill.” Report of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, June 2009, 412 pp.
  1. *Khabbazian, M., Kaliakin, V. N., and Meehan, C. L. (2008). “Geosynthetic Supported Base Reinforcement over Deep Foundations: A Numerical Parametric Study of Geosynthetic-Encased Stone Columns.” Report of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, October 2008, 32 pp.
  1. *Leshchinsky, D., Berkheimer, S. A., and Meehan, C. L. (2007). “Instrumented Geogrid Reinforced Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Undergoing Large Settlement.” Report of the Delaware Center for Transportation, No. DCT 197, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, May 2007, 144 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Duncan, J. M., Brandon, T. L., and Boulanger, R. W. (2006). “An Experimental Study of the Dynamic Behavior of Slickensided Surfaces.” Report of the Center for Geotechnical Practice and Research, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, April 2006, 292 pp. (Link to Report Download Site)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Duncan, J. M., and Boulanger, R. W. (2005). “Collaborative Research: Dynamic Behavior of Slickensided Surfaces – Centrifuge Data Report for CLM02.” Report UCD/CGMDR-05/04, Center for Geotechnical Modeling, University of California, Davis, CA, 93 pp. (Link to Report)
  1. Meehan, C. L., Duncan, J. M., and Boulanger, R. W. (2005). “Collaborative Research: Dynamic Behavior of Slickensided Surfaces – Centrifuge Data Report for CLM01.” Report UCD/CGMDR-05/03, Center for Geotechnical Modeling, University of California, Davis, CA, 134 pp. (Link to Report)

Magazine Articles:  (* indicates published with student)

  1. *Talebi, M., Meehan, C. L., Cacciola, D. V., and Becker, M. L. (2014). “Rapid Replacement.” Civil Engineering, ASCE, April 2014, 64-69 and 81.
  1. Meehan, C. L. (2003). “A New Approach for Seismic Analyses of Dams on Clays: Cyclic Shear Strength of Slickensided Slip Surfaces.” United States Society on Dams Newsletter, July 2003, 4-5.