Education

Research Description

Dr. Rahman is interested in geomechanics, soil dynamics, numerical methods, probabilistic analysis, containment transport in groundwater.

Publications

Impact of Underliner on the Local Deformation of HDPE Geomembranes

Cen, W. J., Du, X. H., Wang, H., Yan, J., & Rahman, M. S. (2021), JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002533

Laboratory testing and numerical modeling of geomembrane electrical leak detection surveys

Cen, W. J., Du, X. H., He, H. N., Yan, J., & Rahman, M. S. (2020), GEOSYNTHETICS INTERNATIONAL, 27(5), 490–502. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.20.00012

Response of High-Density Polyethylene Geomembrane-Sand Interfaces under Cyclic Shear Loading: Laboratory Investigation

Cen, W. J., Wang, H., Yu, L., & Rahman, M. S. (2020), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001540

Slope Stability Analysis Using Genetic Simulated Annealing Algorithm in Conjunction with Finite Element Method

Cen, W., Luo, J., Yu, J., & Shamin Rahman, M. (2020), KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, 24(1), 30–37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-020-2051-5

Computational Geotechnics

Rafiei, A., Rahman, M. S., & Gabr, M. A. (2019), Geo-Congress 2019. Presented at the Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482124.019

An Enhanced Generalized Plasticity Model for Coarse Granular Material considering Particle Breakage

Cen, W. J., Luo, J. R., Zhang, W. D., & Rahman, M. S. (2018), ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/7242936

Improved Synchronous and Alternate Vacuum Preloading Method for Newly Dredged Fills: Laboratory Model Study

Liu, J., Lei, H., Zheng, G., Feng, S., & Rahman, M. S. (2018), International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(8), 04018086. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001220

Improvement of very soft ground by a high-efficiency vacuum preloading method: A case study

Zheng, G., Liu, J. J., Lei, H. Y., Rahman, M. S., & Tan, Z. K. (2017), Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 35(5), 631–642. https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119x.2016.1215363

Uplift capacity of plate anchors in saturated clays: Analyses with different constitutive models

Ardebili, Z. A., Gabr, M. A., & Rahman, M. S. (2016), International Journal of Geomechanics, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0000518

Constitutive models in simulating low-cycle fatigue and ratcheting responses of elbow

Hassan, T., & Rahman, M. (2015), Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, 137(3). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029069

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Grants

Field testing and calibration of EDAR Method for Estimating Embedded Depth of Pile Foundations in North Carolina

NC Department of Transportation(10/01/17 - 3/31/20)

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Field testing and calibration of EDAR Method for Estimating Embedded Depth of Pile Foundations in North Carolina

Sponsor: NC Department of Transportation

Start Date: 10/01/17

End Date: 3/31/20

Abstract

NCDOT continues to face significant challenge to ensure that the foundations of bridges are strong enough for public safety. One of the primary issues is scour around the supporting pile foundations, potentially compromising the integrity of the foundation system. Given this, combined with the fact that many foundation records are missing, there is a critical need to estimate the embedded length of pile foundations. Estimating the embedded pile depth would also cater to the need to estimate the strength of existing foundations for reuse, which is also promoted by FHWA and actively pursued by NCDOT.

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Pile Length Determination at Unknown Bridge Foundations

State of Alaska, Department of Transportation(9/23/15 - 9/30/19)

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Pile Length Determination at Unknown Bridge Foundations

Sponsor: State of Alaska, Department of Transportation

Start Date: 9/23/15

End Date: 9/30/19

Abstract

This is a proposal for a two-year project for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (AKDOT&PF), for the development and implementation of non-destructive testing techniques to determine the length of piles supporting bridge substructures. Fifty two bridges in AKDOT&PF’s inventory have undocumented foundation characteristics (U-bridges); the most common unknown variable is pile length. This complicates evaluation of substructure vulnerability to scour, which is a mandatory evaluation at all bridges, per the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Improved Estimation of Embedded Pile Length for Reuse or for Pile Scour Evaluation

NC Department of Transportation(7/01/15 - 6/30/17)

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Improved Estimation of Embedded Pile Length for Reuse or for Pile Scour Evaluation

Sponsor: NC Department of Transportation

Start Date: 7/01/15

End Date: 6/30/17

Abstract

NCDOT continues to face significant challenge to ensure that the foundations of bridges are strong enough to ensure public safety. One of the primary issues is scour around the supporting pile foundations, potentially compromising the integrity of the foundation system. This, combined with the fact that many foundation records are missing, there is a critical need to estimate the embedded length of pile foundations. Estimating the embedded pile depth would also cater to the need to estimate the strength of existing foundations for reuse, which is also actively promoted by FHWA.

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Fuzzy Neural Network Models for Geotechnical Problems

NC Department of Transportation(7/01/04 - 6/30/07)

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Fuzzy Neural Network Models for Geotechnical Problems

Sponsor: NC Department of Transportation

Start Date: 7/01/04

End Date: 6/30/07

Abstract

Neural Network Models will be developed for the prediction of pile capacity and assessment of pile derivability.

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