Books

Xiao, M. (2015). Geotechnical Engineering Design, 1st edition, April 2015. ISBN: 978-0-470-63223-9. 424 pages. WILEY Blackwell, Oxford, UK.

Xiao, M. (2009). Soil Testing Laboratory Manual , 1st edition, January 2009. ISBN: 978-0-7575-9040-5. 161 pages. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, IA, USA.

Journal Publications
(* indicates graduate students supervised by Dr. Xiao; ** indicates visiting scholars supervised by Dr. Xiao)

  1. Ji*, X., Xiao, M., Martin, E., and Zhu, T. (2023) “Statistical Evaluation of Seismic Wave Velocity Models of Permafrost.” ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, under review. 
  2. Tourei, A., Ji*, X., Santos, G., Czarny, R., Rybakov, S., Wang*, Z., Hallissey*, M., Martin, E.R., Xiao, M., Zhu, T., Nicolsky, D., Jensen, A. (2023) “Mapping permafrost variability and degradation using seismic surface waves, electrical resistivity and temperature sensing: a case study in Arctic Alaska.” Journal of Geophysical Research - Earth Surface, under review.     
  3. Wang*, Z., Xiao, Nicolsky, D., Romanovsky, V., McComb, C., Farquharson, L. (2023) “Arctic Coastal Hazard Assessment Considering Permafrost Thaw Subsidence, Coastal Erosion, and Flooding.” Environmental Research Letters, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/acf4ac  
  4. Alessa, L., Valentine, J., Moon, S., McComb, C., Sierra, H., Romanovsky, V., Xiao, M., Kliskey. A. (2023) “Treading on thawing ground: spatial integration of composite and temporal indices for critical infrastructure, community resilience, and national security with the permafrost vulnerability index.” Geographies. 3, 522–542. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies3030027  
  5. Wang*, Z., Xiao, M., Liew, M., Jensen, A., Farquharson, L., Romanovsky, V., Nicolsky, D., McComb, C., Zhang, X., and Alessa, L. (2023) “Geohazard Risk Assessment Tools for Arctic Civil Infrastructure Planning: A Systematic Review.” Cold Regions Science and Technology. Vol. 214, October 2023, 103969. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2023.103969  
  6. Liew*, M., Ji*, X., Xiao, M., Farquharson, L., Nicolsky, D., Romanovsky, V., Bray, M., Zhang, X., and McComb, C. (2022) “Synthesis of physical processes of permafrost degradation and geophysical and geomechanical properties of permafrost-affected soils.” Cold Regions Science and Technology. 198, 103522. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2022.103522
  7. Liew*, M., Xiao, M., Farquharson, L., Nicolsky, D., Jensen, A., Romanovsky, V., Peirce, J., Alessa, L., McComb, C., Zhang, X., and Jones, B. (2022) “Understanding effects of permafrost degradation and coastal erosion on civil infrastructure in Arctic coastal villages: a community survey and knowledge co-production.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 10, 422. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030422
  8. Adams*, B., Xiao, M., and Gholizadeh-Vayghan, A. (2021). “Analytical study of the forces on a glass sphere under the effects of fluid’s viscosity, pH, and ionic strength for flow-induced particle mobilization.” ASCE International Journal of Geomechanics, 21(7): 04021110-1 to 04021110-8. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002073.
  9. Salam*, S., Xiao, M., Khosravifar, A., and Ziotopoulou, K. (2021). “Seismic stability and liquefaction behavior of coal refuse tailings dams with pore pressure plasticity models considering spatial variability of the properties.” Computers and Geotechnics, 132 (2021) 104017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2021.104017
  10. Ismail, H., Xiao, M., Salam*, S., Scholl, B., and Liu, X. (2021). “Erodibility of sand infills in synthetic turfs on steep slopes using flume testing.” ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 147(8): 04021023. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001891.
  11. Luo, Y., Zhang, X., Xiao, M. (2020). “Influence of constriction-based retention ratio on suffusion in double-layered alluvial foundation with a cutoff wall.” Soils and Foundations, 60 (2020), 1489-1506. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2020.10.002
  12. Gan**, L., Shen, Z., Xiao, M., and Wu, J. (2020). “Experimental and numerical investigations of seepage characteristics in porous rock masses with fractures.” Hydrogeology Journal, 28, 2933-2946. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-020-02224-9
  13. Prabhu, S., Qiu, T., Liew*, M., and Xiao, M. (2020). “Effects of lift thickness, backfill material, and compaction energy on utility trench backfill compaction using hydraulic plate compactors.” ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems - Engineering and Practice, 12(1), 04020054-1 to 04020054-10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000506
  14. Salam*, S., Xiao, M, and Evans, J. (2020) “Strain history and short-period aging effects on the strength and cyclic response of fine-grained coal refuse.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 146(10): 04020113. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002364
  15. Liew*, M., Xiao, M., Jones, B.M., Farquharson, L.M., and Romanovsky, V.E. (2020) “Prevention and control measures for coastal erosion in northern high-latitude communities: a systematic review based on Alaskan case studies.” Environmental Research Letters. DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ab9387 
  16. Khosrojerdi*, M., Xiao, M., Qiu, T., and Nicks, J. (2020) “Prediction equations for estimating maximum lateral deformation and settlement of geosynthetic reinforced soil abutments,” Computer and Geotechnics. 125(2020) 103622. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103622 
  17. Khosrojerdi*, M., Qiu, T., Xiao, M., and Nicks, J. (2020). “Effects of backfill constitutive behavior on deformations of geosynthetic-reinforced soil piers under static axial loading.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 146(9) 04020072-1 to 04020072-10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002313 
  18. Wang*, J., Salam*, S., and Xiao, M. (2020). “Evaluation of the effects of shaking history on liquefaction and cone penetration resistance using shake table tests.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 131, 106025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.106025
  19. Liew*, M., Xiao, M., Liu, S., and Rudenko, D. (2020) “In Situ Seismic Investigations for Evaluating Geotechnical Properties and Liquefaction Potential of Fine Coal Tailings.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 146(5): 04020014-1 to 04020014-14. DOI: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0002228 
  20. Kermani*, B., Stoffels, S.M., and Xiao, M. (2020). “Evaluation of effectiveness of geotextile in reducing subgrade migration in rigid pavement.” Geosynthetics International. 27(1), 97-109. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.19.00052
  21. Luo**, Y., Luo, B., and Xiao, M. (2020) “Effect of deviator stress on the initiation of suffusion.” Acta Geotechnica, 15, 1607–1617. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-019-00859-x
  22. Cui, W., and Xiao, M. (2020). “Centrifuge modeling of geogrid-reinforced and rammed soil-cement column-supported embankment on soft soil.” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170603. 
  23. Zeng, K., Qiu, T., Bian, X., Xiao, M., and Huang, H. (2019). “Identification of ballast condition using “SmartRock” and pattern recognition.” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 221, 50-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.049
  24. Salam*, S., Xiao, M., Khosravifar, A., Liew*, M., Liu, S., and Rostami, J. (2019) “Characterizations of static and dynamic geotechnical properties and behaviors of fine coal refuse.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56(12), 1901-1916. https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2018-0630
  25. Ma*, Y., Xiao, M., and Kermani*, B. (2019) “Experimental investigation of the effects of fluid’s physicochemical characteristics on piping erosion of a sandy soil under turbulent flow.” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 43(2), 436-451. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20180396.
  26. Wang*, J., Xiao, M., Evans, J., and Qiu, T., and Salam*, S. (2019) “Time-dependent cone penetration resistance of a post-liquefaction sand deposit at shallow depth.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 145(6), 04019021-1 to 04019021-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002049
  27. Khosrojerdi*, M., Xiao, M., Qiu, T., and Nicks, J. (2019) “Nonlinear equation for predicting the settlement of reinforced soil foundations.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 145(5): 04019013-1 to 04019013-8. DOI: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0002027 
  28. Kakuturu, S., Xiao, M., Kinzel, M. (2018). “Effects of maximum particle size on the results of hydrometer tests on soils.” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal. Vol 42(4), 945-965. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20170236
  29. Kermani*, B., Xiao, M., and Stoffels, S.M. (2018) “Analytical study on quantifying the magnitude and rate of subgrade fines migration into subbase under flexible pavement.” Transportation Geotechnics. Vol 18, 46-56. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2018.11.003 
  30. Jones, B.M., Farquharson, L.M., Baughman, C.A., Buzard, R.M., Arp, C.D., Grosse, G., Bull, D.L., Guenther, F., Urban, F., Kasper, J.L., Frederick, J.M., Thomas, M., Jones, C., Mota, A., Dallimore, S., Tweedie, C., Maio, C., Mann, D.H., Richmond, B., Gibbs, A., Xiao, M., Sachs, T., Iwahana, G., Kanevskiy, M., and Romanovsky, V.E. (2018) “A decade of high spatiotemporal satellite image observations highlight complexities associated with coastal permafrost bluff erosion in the Arctic.” Environmental Research Letters. 13 (2018) 115001 (13 pages). https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aae471
  31. Kermani*, B., Stoffels, S.M., Xiao, M., and Qiu, T. (2018) “Experimental simulation and quantification of migration of subgrade soil into subbase under rigid pavement using model mobile load simulator.” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements. 144(4): 04018049 (14 pages) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.0000078
  32. Liew*, M., Xiao, M., and Liu, S. (2018) “Characterization of physical and mineralogical properties of coal tailings of different ranks.” International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. (16 pages). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2018.1503175 
  33. Kermani*, B., Xiao, M., Stoffels, S.M., Qiu, T. (2018). “Reduction of subgrade fines migration into subbase of flexible pavement using geotextile.” Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Technical note. 46(4): 377–383. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2018.03.006 
  34. Xiao, M., Gholizadeh-Vayghan*, A., Adams*, B.T., and Rajabipour, F. (2018) “Experimental investigation of the relative and interactive effects of physicochemical fluid characteristics on the incipient motion of granular particles under laminar flow conditions.” ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 144(5): 04018013-1 to 04018013-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001451 
  35. Kermani*, B., Xiao, M., Stoffels, S. M., Qiu, T. (2017). “Measuring the migration of subgrade fine particles into subbase using scaled accelerated flexible pavement testing – a laboratory study.” Road Material and Pavement Design. 20(1), 36-57. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2017.1374995
  36. Luo**, Y., Nie, M., and Xiao, M. (2017) “Flume-scale experiments on suffusion at the bottom of cutoff wall in sandy gravel alluvium.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 54(12), 1716-1727. https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2016-0248.
  37. Wang, C., Qiu, T., Xiao, M., and Wang*, J. (2017) “Utility trench backfill compaction using vibratory roller compactor versus hydraulic plate compactor.” ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice. 8(4): 04017021-1 to 04017021-10. (10 pages). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000284
  38. Xue**, X., and Xiao, M. (2017) “Deformation evaluation on surrounding rocks of underground caverns based on PSO-LSSVM.” Tunneling and Underground Space Technology. 69: 171-181. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.06.019
  39. Cui, X., Zhang, J., Huang, D., Xiao, M., Hou, F., Liu, Z., and Li, L. (2017) “Analysis of Vehicle-Force-Induced Dynamic Pore Pressure in Saturated Pavement with LSPM Drainage Base.” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 45(1), 294-302. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20160172. 
  40. Xue**, X., and Xiao, M. (2016) “Application of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for prediction of internal stability of soils.” European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. 23(2), 153-171. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2016.1271363
  41. Khosrojerdi*, M., Xiao, M., Qiu, T., and Nicks, J. (2016). “Evaluation of prediction methods for lateral deformation of GRS walls and abutments.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 143(2): 06016022-1 to 06016022-8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001591
  42. Xue**, X., and Xiao, M. (2016) “Application of genetic algorithm based support vector machines for prediction of soil liquefaction.” Environmental Earth Sciences, 75, 874 (11 pages). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-016-5673-7 
  43. Xiao, M., Ledezma*, M., and Wang*, J. (2015). “Reduced-scale shake table testing of seismic behaviors of slurry cutoff walls.” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 30(3): 04015057-1 to 04015057-10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000795 
  44. Zhang**, X.H., Lu, X.B., and Xiao, M. (2015) “Gas outburst in sediments due to tetrahydrofuran (THF) hydrate dissociation.” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 39(17): 1884-1897. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2377 
  45. Xiao, M., Ledezma*, M., and Hartman*, C. (2015). “Shear resistance of tire derived aggregates (TDA) using large-scale direct shear tests.” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 27(1), 04014110-1 to 04014110-8 (8 pages). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001007 
  46. Egusquiza, R.J., Runyon, R.B., Ringel, J., Seberr, C.W.C, Leyva, G., Correa, J., Roland, C.D., Umar, M., Xiao, M., Bushoven, J.T, and Goto, J.J. (2014). “Calcium oxalate crystal formation in various gravity environments.” Gravitational and Space Research (previously Gravitational and Space Biology), 2(2), 3-12. http://gravitationalandspaceresearch.org/index.php/journal/article/view/637 
  47. Adams*, B., Xiao, M. and Wright, A. (2013). “Erosion mechanisms of organic soil and bioabatement of piping erosion of sand.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 139(8), 1360-1368. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000863 
  48. Zhang, X. and Xiao, M. (2013). “Using modified state surface approach to select parameter values in the Barcelona basic model.” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 37(2), 1847-1866. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2112
  49. Xiao, M. and Shwiyhat*, N. (2012). “Experimental investigation of the effects of suffusion on physical and geo-mechanical characteristics of sandy soils.” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 35(6), 890-900. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ104594
  50. Xiao, M., Bowen*, J., Graham*, M., and Larralde, J. (2012). “Comparison of seismic responses of geosynthetically-reinforced walls with tire derived aggregates (TDA) and granular backfills.” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 24(11), 1368–1377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000514
  51. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Howard, J. (2010). “Erosion control on roadside embankment using compost.” ASABE Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 26(1), 97-106. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.29475
  52. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Steinberg, S. (2009). “Variation of soil water characteristics due to particle rearrangement.” ASCE International Journal of Geomechanics, 9(4), 179-186. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1532-3641(2009)9:4(179)
  53. Xiao, M. and Gomez*, J. (2009). “Rainfall erosion resistance and stability of various composts.” Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 64(4), 233-242. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.64.4.233
  54. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Steinberg, S. (2006). “Effect of vibrations on pore fluid distribution in porous media.” Transport in Porous Media, 62(2), 187-204. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-005-1734-1 
  55. Steinberg, S.L., Kluitenberg, G., Jones, S., Daidzic, N., Reddi, L.N., Xiao, M., Tuller. M., Newman, R., Or, D., Alexander, J.I.D. (2005). “Physical and hydraulic properties of baked ceramic aggregates used for plant growth medium.” Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 130(5), 767-774. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16173159 
  56. Reddi, L.N., Xiao, M., Hajra, M.G., and Lee, I.M. (2005). “Physical clogging of filters under constant flow rate vs. constant head conditions.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(3), 804-811. https://doi.org/10.1139/t05-018
  57. Reddi, L.N., Xiao, M., and Steinberg, S.L. (2005). “Discontinuous pore fluid distribution under microgravity KC-135 flight investigations.” Soil Science Society of America Journal, 69, 593-598. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2004.0157
  58. Hajra, M.G., Reddi, L.N., Glasgow, L.A., Xiao, M., and Lee, I.M. (2002). “Effects of ionic strength on fine particle clogging of soil filters.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 128(8), 631-639. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2002)128:8(631)
  59. Reddi, L.N., Xiao, M., Hajra, M. G., and Lee, I.M. (2000). “Permeability reduction of soil filters due to physical clogging.” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 126(3), 236-246. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2000)126:3(236)
  60. Xiao, M., Gong, X., and Huang, G. (2000). “Reliability analysis of bearing capacity of composite foundation with deep mixing pile.” Journal of Zhejiang University (in Chinese), 34(4), 351-354.
  61. Huang, G., Gong, X., and Xiao, M. (2000). “Random field model of soil property and analysis of variability of pile settlement.” Rock and Soil Mechanics (in Chinese), 21(4), 311-315.
  62. Xiao, M, Gong, X., and Huang, G. (1998). “A new formula to predict soil parameters based on spatial autocorrelation.” Rock and Soil Mechanics (in Chinese), 19(4), 69-72.

Other Publications 

  1. Xiao, M., Alessa, L., Farquharson, L.M., Nicolsky, D., Jones, B.M., Romanovsky, V.E., Jensen, A., McComb, C., Zhang, X., Liew, M., and Ji, X. (2021) “Infrastructure and Community Resilience in the Changing Arctic – Status, Challenges, and Research Needs.” March 23, 2021. The Arctic Institute, Washington D.C., USA. https://www.thearcticinstitute.org/infrastructure-community-resilience-changing-arctic-status-challenges-research-needs/
  2. Likos, W.J., Song, X., Xiao, M., Cerato, A., and Lu, N. (2019). “Fundamental challenges in unsaturated soil mechanics.” Book chapter in Geotechnical Fundamentals for Addressing New World Challenges. Editors: Lu, N. and Mitchell, J.K. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2019. Peer-reviewed.
  3. Jones. B.M., Farquharson, L., Miao, C., Petrov, A., Tweedie, C., Xiao, M., Jensen, A., Romanovsky, V. (2019) “The International Permafrost Coastal Systems Network.” Witness the Arctic, Vol. 23, No. 2, 15-24. published by the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS). https://www.arcus.org/witness-the-arctic/2019/2 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Publications

  1. 1. Liew*, M., and Xiao, M. (2023). “Three-dimensional fully coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical model for thaw consolidation of permafrost.” Proceedings of 2023 Geo-Congress, Los Angeles, CA, 26–29 March 2023. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP). Geo-Congress 2023: Geotechnical Data Analysis and Computation (GSP 342), pages: 190–201. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784484692.020 
  2. Wang*, Z., Xiao, M., Memari, A., and Na, X. (2022) “Design and construction approaches of foundations in permafrost with an application for a 3-D printed habitat in the Arctic.” Proceedings of 6th Residential Building Design & Construction Conference, 2022. https://www.phrc.psu.edu/assets/docs/Publications/2022RBDCCPapers/2022-RBDCC-Proceedings.pdf. Publication date: May 22, 2022.
  3. Brown, N., Duarte, J., Memari, A., Xiao, M., Nazarian, S., Duarte, G., and Wu, Z. (2022) “A comparison of thermal insulation strategies for 3D printed concrete structures in cold regions.” Proceedings of 6th Residential Building Design & Construction Conference, 2022. https://www.phrc.psu.edu/assets/docs/Publications/2022RBDCCPapers/2022-RBDCC-Proceedings.pdf. Publication date: May 22, 2022.
  4. Xiao, M., Liew, M., Liu, X., and Fox, P.J. (2021) “Survey and Analysis of Design Parameters of Waterway-Crossing GRS-IBS Bridges: The State of U.S. Practice.” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-10), Arlington, Virginia, USA. 19-22 October, 2021. Rice, J., Liu, X., McIlroy, M., Sasanakul, I., and Xiao, M. (Eds).
  5. Xiao, M., Jones, B.M., Romanovsky, V.E., Halvorsen, K., Chi, G., Farquharson, L.M., and Liew, M. (2021) “Developing a Convergent Research Coordination Network to Identify Challenges of and Solutions to Permafrost Coastal Erosion and Its Socioecological Impacts in the Arctic.” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-10), Arlington, Virginia, USA. 19-22 October, 2021. Rice, J., Liu, X., McIlroy, M., Sasanakul, I., and Xiao, M. (Eds).
  6. Ismail, H., Xiao, M., Salam, S., Scholl, B. Zhu, M., and Liu, X. (2021) “Experimental study of infill mobility through an engineered synthetic turf bed.” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-10), Arlington, Virginia, USA. 19-22 October, 2021. Rice, J., Liu, X., McIlroy, M., Sasanakul, I., and Xiao, M. (Eds).
  7. Xiao, M., Adams*, B.T., Gholizadeh-Vayghan*, A., and Ma*, Y. (2020) “Particle mobilization and piping erosion of granular soil under various fluid characteristics and flow conditions.” Keynote paper, in Dam Breach Modelling and Risk Disposal, Proceedings of 2020 International Conference on Embankments and Dams (ICED 2020). J. Zhang et al. (Eds.): ICED 2020, SSGG, pp. 1–19, 2020. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46351-9_6 
  8. Kermani*, B., Xiao, M., and Stoffels, S. M. (2020) “Implementing an Analytical Framework to Quantify the Magnitude and Rate of Subgrade Pumping in Flexible Pavement.” Proceedings of the 2020 GeoCongress, Minneapolis, MN, Feb 25-28, 2020. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) 318, 536-548.
  9. Khosrojerdi*, M., Xiao, M., Qiu, T., and Nicks, J. (2020) “Predictive equation for estimating lateral deformation of GRS abutments.” Proceedings of the 2020 GeoCongress, Minneapolis, MN, Feb 25-28, 2020. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) 316, 472-482. 
  10. Khosrojerdi*, M., Qiu, T., Xiao, M., and Nicks, J. (2020) “Numerical evaluation of long-term performance of a geosynthetic reinforced soil pier and reinforced soil foundation.” Proceedings of the 2020 GeoCongress, Minneapolis, MN, Feb 25-28, 2020. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) 316, 483-492. 
  11. Liew*, M., and Xiao, M.. (2020) “Engineering challenges and options in remediation and prevention of permafrost coastal erosion.” Proceedings of the 2020 GeoCongress, Minneapolis, MN, Feb 25-28, 2020. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) 318, 881-889. 
  12. Salam*, S., Xiao, M., Wang*, J. (2020) “Physical modeling of fine coal refuse using shake table testing.” Proceedings of the 2020 GeoCongress, Minneapolis, MN, Feb 25-28, 2020. Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP) 318, 114-122. 
  13. Kermani*, B., Stoffels, S. M., and Xiao, M. (2019) “Assessment of geotextile effectiveness in decreasing subgrade pumping and increasing service life in rigid pavements, using scaled model mobile load simulator.” Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, March 24–27, 2019, Philadelphia, PA, Geo-Congress 2019 GSP 310, pp 357-367.
  14. Salam*, S., Xiao, M., Khosravifar, A., and Wang*, J. (2019) “Cyclic Behavior and Liquefaction Resistance of Fine Coal Refuse—Experimental and Numerical Modeling,” Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, March 24–27, 2019, Philadelphia, PA, Geo-Congress 2019 GSP 308, pp 229-238.
  15. Wang*, J., Salam*, S., and Xiao, M., (2019) “The effect of shaking history on liquefaction resistance of sand deposit using shake table testing.” Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, March 24–27, 2019, Philadelphia, PA, Geo-Congress 2019 GSP 308, pp 285-293.
  16. Liew*, M., and Xiao, M., (2019) “In-situ seismic investigations of coal tailings.” Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, March 24–27, 2019, Philadelphia, PA, Geo-Congress 2019 GSP 311, pp 239-247.
  17. Khosrojerdi*, M., Qiu, T., Xiao, M., and Nicks, J. (2018) “Numerical investigation on the performance of geosynthetic-reinforced soil  pier under axial loading.” International Foundations Congress and Equipment Exposition (IFCEE) 2018. ASCE GSP 297, page 99-108.
  18. Khosrojerdi*, M., Xiao, M., Qiu, T., and Nicks, J. (2018) “Prediction model for estimating the immediate settlement of foundations placed on reinforced soil.” International Foundations Congress and Equipment Exposition (IFCEE) 2018. ASCE GSP 297, page 109-118.
  19. Kermani*, B., Xiao, M., Stoffels, S. M., Qiu, T. (2018) “Magnitude and rate of migration of fine subgrade soil into granular subbase under flexible pavement due to cyclic traffic loadings.” International Foundations Congress and Equipment Exposition (IFCEE) 2018. ASCE GSP 296, page 425-434.
  20. Xiao, M. (2018). “Particle transport in porous media in geotechnical engineering: A review of challenges and cross-disciplinary applications.” Innovations in Foundations Engineering – ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication Honoring Jean-Louis Briaud. ASCE GSP 299, page 358-370.
  21. Xiao, M. and Adams*, B.T. (2016). “Development of experimental methodology of investigating the relative and interactive effects of physicochemical properties of permeating fluids on incipient motion of granular particles.” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Scour and Erosion, Oxford, UK, Sept 12–15, 2016.
  22. Adams*, B.T., and Xiao, M. (2015). “Initial steps toward establishing an erosion threshold in pore-scale particle mobilization imaging experiments” Proceedings of the 2015 ASCE International Foundations Congress & Equipment Exposition (IFCEE 2015), San Antonio, Texas, March 17-21, 2015.
  23. Munjy, H., Tehrani, F.M., Xiao, M., and Zoghi, M. (2014). “A numerical simulation on the dynamic response of MSE wall with LWA backfill.” Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE) 2014, Delft, The Netherlands, 18-20 June 2014.
  24. Xiao, M, Ledezma*, M., and Hartman*, C. (2014). “Large-scale shear testing of tire derived aggregates (TDA).” Proceedings of 2014 Geo-Congress: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Atlanta, GA, Feb 23-16, 2014.
  25. Xiao, M, Ledezma*, M., and Hartman*, C. (2014). “Shake table test to investigate seismic responses of a slurry wall.” Proceedings of 2014 Geo-Congress: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Atlanta, GA, Feb 23-16, 2014.
  26. Cemo*, A., Adams*, B., and Xiao, M. (2014). “Development of an experimental imaging system for the micro-scale study of seepage-induced granular particle mobilization.” Proceedings of 2014 Geo-Congress: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Atlanta, GA, Feb 23-16, 2014.
  27. Xiao, M., Hartman*, D., and Ledezma*, M. (2013) “Seismic responses of geosynthetically reinforced walls with tire derived aggregate (TDA) backfill.” Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering of ISSMGE, Paris, France, September 2–5, 2013.
  28. Hartman*, D., Ledezma*, M., Xiao, M., and Zoghi, M. (2013). “Shake table tests of MSE walls with tire derived aggregates (TDA) backfill.” Proceedings of 2013 Geo-Congress, ASCE, San Diego, CA, March 3–6, 2013.
  29. Xiao, M., Hartman*, D., and Ledezma*, M. (2013). “Seismic performance of mechanically stabilize earth wall with lightweight aggregate (LWA) backfill.” Proceedings of 2013 Geosynthetics International Conference, Session: Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil–Integrated Bridge System: Design, Construction, and Performances, IFAI, Long Beach, CA, April 1–4, 2013.
  30. Zoghi, M., McGrew A., and Xiao, M. (2012). “Seamless integration of the undergraduate engineering geology and an introductory geotechnical engineering courses.” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education-Pacific South West Section (ASEE-PSW) Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA, April 19–21, 2012.
  31. Graham*, M., Xiao, M., and Owaidat, L. (2012). “Seismic performances of slurry walls.” Proceedings of 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, CA, March 25–29, 2012.
  32. Adams*, B.T., and Xiao, M. (2012). “Biological mechanisms of piping erosion reduction of organic soils.” Proceedings of 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, CA, March 25–29, 2012.
  33. Adams*, B.T., and Xiao, M. (2011). “Bioremediation of piping erosion in sand.” Proceedings of Geo-Frontiers 2011, Dallas, TX, March 13–16, 2011.
  34. Sinco*, E., Xiao, M., Owaidat, L.M., and Smith, L. (2010). “Slurry Induced Piping Progression of a Sand.” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion, San Francisco, CA, Nov 7–10, 2010.
  35. Adams*, B.T., and Xiao, M. (2010). “Piping potential of a fibrous peat.” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion, San Francisco, CA, Nov 7–10, 2010.
  36. Shwiyhat*, N., and Xiao, M. (2010). “Effect of suffusion on mechanical characteristics of sand.” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Scour and Erosion, San Francisco, CA, Nov 7–10, 2010.
  37. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Steinberg, S.L. (2010). “Discontinuous pore fluid distribution under microgravity.” Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Multiscale and Multiphysics Processes in Geomechanics, Stanford University, June 23–25, 2010.
  38. Xiao, M., Gomez*, J., Adams*, B., Shwiyhat*, N., and Sinco*, E. (2010). “Experimental study of subsurface erosion of peats.” Proceedings of GeoFlorida 2010, ASCE, West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 20–24, 2010.
  39. Xiao, M. and Gomez*, J. (2010). “Effect of piping on shear strength of levees.” Proceedings of the GeoShanghai 2010 International Conference, ASCE, Shanghai, China, June 3–6, 2010.
  40. Kakuturu, S.P., Xiao, M, and Reddi, L.N. (2009). “Engineered waste materials as amendments to prevent erosion and to stabilize contaminated soils.” Proceedings of the ASCE-EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress (EWRI09), ASCE, Kansas City, MO. May 17–21, 2009.
  41. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N. (2008). “Pore structure variation of porous media under vibration.” Proceedings of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics IV Conference, Sacramento, CA. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 181, Zeng et al. (Ed.), ASCE Geo-Institute. May 18–22, 2008.
  42. Xiao, M., Abela, C., Mortensen, K., Beltran, M., Oliver, A. (2008). “Rainfall erosion resistance of various compost soils on roadside embankment.” Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, Proceedings of 2008 GeoCongress, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 178, Reddy et al. (Ed). ASCE Geo-Institute. New Orleans, LA, March 10–12, 2008.
  43. Xiao, M. and Reddi, L.N. (2008). “Particle clogging in drainage layers.” Proceedings of the Tenth Pan American Congress of Applied Mechanics (PACAM X), Cancun, Mexico, January 7–11, 2008.
  44. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., Howard, J., Devine, A., and Stott, R. (2006). “Rainfall erosion control on roadside embankment using compost soils.” Advances in Unsaturated Soil, Seepage, and Environmental Geotechnics, Proceedings of GeoShanghai International Conference, Shanghai, China. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 148, Lu et al. Ed., ASCE Geo-Institute. June 6–8, 2006.
  45. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Steinberg, S.L. (2006). “Fluid distribution in porous media under microgravity.” Advances in Unsaturated Soil, Seepage, and Environmental Geotechnics, Proceedings of GeoShanghai International Conference, Shanghai, China, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 148, Lu et al. Ed., ASCE Geo-Institute, June 6–8, 2006.
  46. Steinberg, S.L., Jones, S., Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., Kluitenberg, G., Or, D., Alexander, J.I.D., Daidzic, N.E., and Tuller, M. (2005). “Challenges to understanding fluid behavior in plant growth media under microgravity.” SAE International Automobile Technology. Paper Series 2005-01-2973. Warrendale, PA.
  47. Xiao, M. and Reddi, L.N. (2004). “Effect of vibrations on pore fluid distribution in porous media¾experimental investigations.” Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth and Space 2004), Houston, Texas, March 2004.
  48. Steinberg, S. L., J. I. D., Alexander, Or, D., Daidzic, N., Jones, S., Reddi, L.N., M. Tuller, M., Kluitenberg, G., and Xiao, M. (2004). “Flow and distribution of fluid phases through porous plant growth media in microgravity.” Proceedings of the 9th ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth and Space 2004), Houston, Texas, March 2004.
  49. Li, D, and Xiao, M., Zheng, Q. (2003). “Impact of deep excavation on nearby buried pipelines.” New Pipeline Technologies, Security, and Safety, Proceedings of the Pipelines 2003, ASCE International Conference on Pipeline Engineering and Construction, Baltimore, Maryland, July 2003.
  50. Xiao, M and Reddi, L.N. (2000). “Comparison of fine particle clogging in soil and geotextile filters.” Advances in Transportation and Geoenvironmental Systems using Geosynthetics, Proceedings of Geo-Denver 2000, Denver, Colorado, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 103, Zornberg and Christopher (Ed.). ASCE Geo-Institute, August 2000.
  51. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Jia, W. (2000) “Clogging of highway subsurface drainage systems: demonstration of CDF.” Proceedings of the Transportation Systems 2000 (TS2K) Workshop, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 2000.
  52. Xiao, M., Reddi, L.N., and Bonala, M.V.S. (2000). “Impact of fine particle entrapment on the performance of subsurface pavement drainage systems.” Transportation Research Board 79th Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., Jan. 2000.

Reports

  1. Xiao, M., Liu, X., and Ismail, H. (2021) “Evaluation of Erodibility of Sand Infill Placed in Synthetic Grass, Phase 6.” Submitted to Watershed Geosynthetics (Alpharetta, GA). June 30, 2021.
  2. Xiao, M., Liu, X., and Fox, P.J. (2020) “GRS-IBS Specification Modification.” Technical Report submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Report No. FHWA-PA-012-PSU WO 012, 74 pp, March 2020.
  3. Xiao, M., Liu, X., and Ismail, H. (2020) “Evaluation of Erodibility of Sand Infill Placed in Synthetic Grass, Phase 2.” Submitted to Watershed Geosynthetics (Alpharetta, GA). January 31, 2020. 
  4. Xiao, M., Liu, X., and Ismail, H. (2019) “Evaluation of Erodibility of Sand Infill Placed in Synthetic Grass, Phase 1.” Submitted to Watershed Geosynthetics (Alpharetta, GA). October 31, 2019.
  5. Xiao, M., Liew, Salam, S., M., Liu, S., Rostami, J. (2019). “Field Investigation and Stability Analysis of Coal Slurry Impoundments.” Rep. No. S16AC20074, U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. 249 pp.
  6. Qiu, T., and Xiao, M., Prabhu, S., and Liew, M. (2019) “Evaluation of Aggregate Compaction Using Excavator-mounted Hydraulic Plate Compactors.” Report submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Larson Transportation Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2019. FHWA-PA-002-PSU WO 002, 145pp.
  7. Xiao, M., Qiu, T., Khosrojerdi, M., and Withiam, J. (2017). “Service Limit State Design and Analysis of Engineered Fills for Bridge Support.” FHWA Final Report, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Research, Development, and Technology, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA. 255 pp, Oct 2017.
  8. Xiao, M., Stoffels, S., Qiu, T., and Kermani Behnoud (2016). “Evaluation of Geotextile Separation to Prevent Migration of Subgrade Fines into Subbase.” Technical Report submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Report No. FHWA-PA-2016-007-PSU WO 9C, 383 pp, Oct 2016.
  9. Xiao, M., Qiu, T., Khosrojerdi, M., Basu, P., and Withiam, J. (2016). “Synthesis and Evaluation of the Service Limit State of Engineered Fills for Bridge Support.” FHWA Synthesis Report, PUBLICATION NO. FHWA-HRT-15-080, publication date February 2016, 151 pp. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Research, Development, and Technology, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA.
  10. Qiu, T., and Xiao, M., and Wang, C. (2014) “Evaluation of Hydraulic Plate Compactor.” Report submitted to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Larson Transportation Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, December 2014. FHWA-PA-2014-008-PSU WO 12A. 102 pp.
  11. Xiao, M. (2013). “Large-Scale Testing of Shear Strength of Tire Derived Aggregates (TDA) and Pullout Strength of Geosynthetics in TDA.” Project Report submitted to California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), May 2013. 31pp.
  12. Xiao, M., Tehrani, F.M., and Zoghi, M. (2103). “Seismic Responses of MSE Walls Using Accelerated Alternative Backfill Materials with Recycled Tire Shreds and Lightweight Aggregates.” Final Report submitted to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under contract No. 65A0449. Final Report No. CA 13-2416. Aug 2013. 86pp.