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Geomaterial-Climate Interaction
How will geomaterials respond under changing climate and extreme environments? Our team is looking into geomaterial-climate interactions under various conditions, such as global warming, long-term drought, heavy rainfall, and rising sea level.
Freezing-Thawing Process
Wetting-Drying Process
Drought Conditions
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Imaging and Sensing Techniques
Our team is working on the development, testing, and/or application of various imaging and sensing techniques for rapid and nondestructive geomaterial characterization.
Electromagnetic Induction
2D Imaging-based Crack Analysis
3D Scanning of Surface Morphology
Electrical Resistivity Imaging
Micro X-ray Fluorescence
Infrared Thermal Imaging
Scanning Electron Microscopy
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
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Bio-mediated Geotechnics
The bio-mediated technology utilizes microbial or other bio-related methods to reinforce geomaterial strength, reduce permeability, and remediate geoenvironmental concerns.
Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation
Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation
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Energy Geotechnology
Our team is interested in the application of geotechnology in energy production (e.g., geothermal, hydraulic fracturing) and geological storage (e.g., oil and gas storage, induced seismicity, nuclear waste disposal).
Storage in Salt Cavern
Wastewater Disposal
Flow in Fractured Mass
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Novel Geotechnical Education
Our team is always interested in exploring new approaches to attract more students into the field of geotechnical engineering and enhance their learning experience.
Game-based Learning
Hands-on Activities for K-12
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Soil Property Determination
Triaxial Shear Testing System
Moisture Analyzer
Consolidation Testing System
Direct Shear Testing System
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Soil Structure Characterization
X-Ray CT with 1D Compression Capability
Leica Microscope
Soil Cracking Monitoring System
3D Printing System
3D Laser Scanner
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Water Potential Measurement
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Multiphysics Testing of Soil
Freeze/Thaw Chamber
Electrical Resistivity Measurement
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Rock Testing System
Triaxial Testing System
Direct Shear Testing System
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