Publications

Hamshaw, S. D., Dewoolkar, M. M., Schroth, A. W., Wemple, B. C., and Rizzo, D. M. (2018), “A new machine-learning approach for classifying hysteresis in suspended-sediment discharge relationships using high-frequency monitoring data,” Water Resources Research, doi: 10.1029/2017WR022238.

Oka, L. G., Dewoolkar, M., and Olson, S. M. (2018), “Comparing laboratory-based liquefaction resistance of a sand with non-plastic fines with shear wave velocity-based field case histories,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 113, 162-173.

Frolik, J., Lens, J. E., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Weller, T. M. (2018), “Effects of soil characteristics on passive wireless sensor interrogation,” IEEE Sensors Journal, 18(8), 3454-3460.

Hayden, C., Purchase-Sanborn, K., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2018), “Comparison of site-specific and empirical correlations for drained residual shear strength,” Geotechnique,https://doi.org/10.1680/jgeot.17.p.200.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Edwards, M. B., and Walsh, D. (2018), “Strength and stiffness characterization of lunar simulant GRC-3,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 31(4): 04018024.

Underwood, K. L., Rizzo,  D. M., Schroth, A. W., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2017), “Evaluating spatial variability in sediment and phosphorous concentration-discharge relationships using Bayesian inference and self-organizing maps,” Water Resources Research, 10.1002/2017WR021353,onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/2017WR021353/full

Alghamdi, S., Tan, T., Hale-Sills, C., Vilmont, F., Xia, T., Yang, J., Huston, D., and Dewoolkar, M. (2017), “The achilles heel of nacre: catastrophic failure of nacre under pure shear stresses of torsion,”Scientific Reports, 7: 13123, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13492-z

Hamshaw, S. D., Bryce, T., Rizzo, D. M., O’Neil-Dunne, J., Frolik, J., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2017), “Quantifying streambank movement and topography using unmanned aircraft system photogrammetry with comparsion to terrestrial laser scanning,” River Research and Applications,http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rra.3183/epdf.

Anderson, I. A., Rizzo, D. M., Huston, D. R., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2017), “Analysis of bridge and stream conditions of over 300 Vermont bridges damaged in Tropical Storm Irene,” Structure and Infrastructure Engineering,  13(11) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2017.1285329.

Anderson, I., Rizzo, D. M., Huston, D. R., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2017), “Stream power application for bridge-damage probability mapping based on empirical evidence from Tropical Storm Irene,”Journal of Bridge Engineering, 22(5), http://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29BE.1943-5592.0001022.

Brand, M. W., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Rizzo, D. M. (2017), “Use of sacrificial embankments to minimize bridge damage from scour during extreme flow events,” Natural Hazards, 87(3), 1469-1487, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-017-2829-z.

Edwards, M. B., Dewoolkar, M. M., Huston, D. R., Creager, C. (2017), “Bevameter testing on simulant Fillite for planetary rover mobility applications,” Journal of Terramechanics, 70, 13-26,http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022489816300635.

Grover, D., Savidge, C. R., Townsend, L., Rosario, O., Hu, L.-B., Rizzo, D. M., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2016), “Surface permeability of natural and engineered porous building materials,” Construction and Building Materials, 112, 1088-1100,http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061816302525.

Howard, L. J., Anderson, I. A., Underwood, K., Dewoolkar, M. M., Deschaine, L. M., and Rizzo, D. M. (2016), “Heuristic assessment of bridge scour sensitivity using differential evolution: case study for linking floodplain encroachment and bridge scour,” Environmental Systems Research, 5:20, DOI 10.1186/s40068-016-0071-4.

Edwards, M. B., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Huston, D. R. (2016), “Geotechnical properties of Fillite – simulant for planetary rover mobility studies,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 29(5),http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000613.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Hargy, J., Anderson, I., de Alba, P., and Olson, S. M. (2016), “Residual and postliquefaction strength of a liquefiable sand,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 142(2), http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001374.

Anderson, L., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2015), “Durability of fly ash pervious concrete for freeze-thaw in a simulated field environment,” ACI Materials Journal, 112(5), 603-611.

Gomez, B. W., Dewoolkar, M. M., Lens, J. E., and Benda, C. C. (2014), “Effects of fines content on hydraulic conductivity and shear strength of granular structural backfill,” Transportation Research Record, No. 2462, 1-6.

Suozzo, M. J., and Dewoolkar, M. M., “Evaluation of strength and hydraulic testing methods of pervious concrete,” ACI Materials Journal, 111(1), 23-34.

Hu, L., Savidge, C., Rizzo, D., Hayden, N. Hagadorn, W., and Dewoolkar, M., “Commonly used porous building materials – geomorphic pore structure and fluid transport,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25(12), http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29MT.1943-5533.0000706.

Suozzo, M. J., and Dewoolkar, M. M., “Long-term field monitoring and evaluation of maintenance practices of pervious concrete pavements in Vermont,” Transportation Research Record, No. 2292, Maintenance and Preservation, 94-103.

Oka, L. G., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Olson, S. (2012), “Liquefaction assessment of cohesionless soils in the vicinity of large embankments,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 43, 33-44.

Bielefeldt, A. R., Dewoolkar, M. M., Caves, K. M., Berdanier, B. W., and Paterson, K. G. (2011), “Diverse models for incorporating service projects into engineering capstone design courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 27(4), 1-15.

Hayden, N. J.m Rizzo, D. M., Dewoolkar, M., Neumann, M. D., Lathem, S., and Sadek, A. (2011), “Incorporating a systems approach into civil and environmental engineering curricula: effect on course redesign, and student and faculty attitudes,” Advances in Engineering Education, summer issue.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Porter, D., and Hayden, N. J. (2011), “Service-learning in engineering education and heritage preservation,”  International Journal of Architectural Heritage Conservation, Analysis and Restoration, 5, 613-628.

McCain, G. N., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2010), “Porous concrete pavements: mechanical and hydraulic properties,” Transportation Research Record, No. 2164, Concrete Materials, 66-75.

Dewoolkar, M. M., George, L. A., Hayden, N. J., and Rizzo, D. M. (2009), “Vertical integration of service-learning into civil and environmental engineering curricula,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 56(6), 1257-1269.

Dewoolkar, M. M., George, L. A., Hayden, N. J., and Neumann, M. (2009), “Hands-on undergraduate geotechnical engineering modules in the context of effective learning pedagogies, ABET outcomes, and curricular reform,” J. of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 135(4), 161-175.

George, L. A., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Znidarcic, D. (2009), “Simultaneous laboratory measurements of acoustic and hydraulic properties of unsaturated soils,” Vadose Zone Journal, 8(3), 633-642, doi: 10.2136/vzj2008.0139.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Chan, A. H. C., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (2008), “Finite element simulations of seismic effects on retaining walls with liquefiable backfills,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 33(6), 791-816, DOI: 10.1002/nag.748.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Hwang, J., and Ko, H. Y. (2008), “Physical and finite element modeling of lateral stability of offshore skirted gravity structures subjected to iceberg impact load,” Ocean Engineering, 35(16), 1615-1626, doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2008.08.005.

Doris, J. J., Rizzo, D. M., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2007), “Forecasting vertical ground surface movement from shrinking/swelling soils with artificial neural networks,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32(10), 1229-1245, DOI: 10.1002/nag.666.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Santichaianant, K., and Ko, H. Y. (2007), “Centrifuge modeling of granular soil response over active circular trapdoors,“ Soils and Foundations, 47(5), 931-945.

Wei, C. and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2006) “A simple formulation of capillary hysteresis with internal state variables,” Water Resources Research, 42, W07405, 1-16.

Dewoolkar, M. M., and Huzjak, R. J. (2005) “Drained residual shear strength of some claystones from Front Range Colorado,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 131(12), 1543-1551.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Goddery, T., and Znidarcic, D. (2003) “Centrifuge modeling for undergraduate geotechnical engineering education,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, 26(2), 201-209.

Hwang, J., Dewoolkar, M., and Ko, H-Y. (2002), “Stability analysis of two-dimensional excavated slopes considering strength anisotropy,” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 39, 1026-1038.

Dewoolkar M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (2001). “Seismic behavior of cantilever retaining walls with liquefiable backfills,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 127(5), 424-435.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (2000), “Experimental developments for studying static and seismic behavior of retaining walls with liquefiable backfills,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 19(8), 583-594.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1999), “Centrifuge modelling of models of seismic effects on saturated earth structures,” Geotechnique, 49(2), 247-266.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., Stadler, A. T., and Astaneh, S. M. F. (1999), “A substitute pore fluid for seismic centrifuge modeling,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, 22(3), 196-210.

Guest Editorial

Dewoolkar, M. M. (2011), NSF Sponsored Department-Level Reform Initiative, Advances in Engineering Education, 2(4), 1.

Invited Publications

Huston, D. R., Burns, D. C., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2014), “Integration of automated and robotic systems with BIM for comprehensive structural assessment,” 6WCSCM (6th World Conference of the Association for Structural Control and Monitoring, July 15-17, Barcelona, Spain. (Invited lecture)

Rizzo, D. M., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Hayden, N. J., “Transferrable skills development in engineering students: analysis of service-learning impact,” Book Chapter in Philosophy and Engineering: Reflections on Practice, Principles and Process, P. Vermaas and D. Michelfelder (eds.), Springer Press, accepted.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Huzjak, R. J., and Castro, G. (2005) “Application of finite element analysis in the geotechnical design aspects of a new earth dam,” ASDSO The Journal of Dam Safety, March, 29-39.

Ko, H. Y. and Dewoolkar, M. M. (1998), “Modeling liquefaction in centrifuges,” International Workshop on the Physics and Mechanics of Soil Liquefaction, Lade & Yamamuro (eds), Balkema, Rotterdam, September, 307-322.

Dewoolkar, M. M. and Ko, H. Y. (1998), “A study of seismic effects on retaining walls and philosophies behind centrifuge modeling,” Proceedings of the Fifth U.S.-Japan Workshop on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Soil Dynamics Studies by Use of Centrifuge, Tokyo, Japan.

Peer Reviewed Conference Publications

Hamshaw, S. D., Bryce, T., O’Neil Dunne, J., Rizzo, D. M., Frolik, J., Engel, T., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2017), “Quantifying streambank erosion using unmanned aerial systems at the site-specific and river network scales,” GeoCongress 2017.

Akimana, R. M., Bista, H., Seo, Y., Li, L., Howard, L. J., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Hu, L.-B. (2016) “Multi-scale experimental and numerical study of microbially induced calcite precipitation in sandy soils: preliminary evidences and observations,” GeoChina 2016.

Akimana, R. M., Seo, Y., Li, L., Howard, L. J., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Hu, L.-B. (2016) “Exploring X-ray computed tomography characterization and reactive transport modelling of microbially induced calcite precipitation in sandy soils,” GeoCongress 2016.

Anderson, I., Rizzo, D., Huston, D., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2015), “System-wide assessment of vulnerability of bridges to scour under extreme flood events,” 7th Int. Conf. on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Torino, Italy.

Lens, J. E., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2015), “Are there gender differences in the value that civil and environmental engineering students place on service provided through service-learning projects?” GeoCongress 2015, San Antonio, Texas.

Edwards, M., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Huston, D. (2014), “Characterization of Fillite as a potential Martian regolith simulant,” Earth and Space 2014, 14th ASCE International Conf. on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments.

Borg, J., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Bierman, P. (2014), “Assessment of streambank stability – a case study,” Geo-Congress 2014, pp. 1007-1016.

Anderson, I. A., Dewoolkar, M. M., Rizzo, D. M., and Huston, D. R. (2014), “Vermont bridge scour rating analysis: looking toward utilizing geomorphic stream data,” Geo-Congress 2014, pp. 2665-2674.

Anderson, O., Dewoolkar, M. M., Hargy, J., and de Alba, P. (2014), “Measurement of post-earthquake strength of liquefiable soils in centrifuge models,” 8th International Conf. Physical Modeling in Geotechnics, Perth, Australia.

Suozzo, M. J., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2012), “Long-term field monitoring and evaluation of maintenance practices of porous concrete pavements in Vermont,” TRB Annual Meeting, Paper 12-3978 (recommended and accepted for TRR).

Berry, B., Suozzo, M. J., Anderson, I. A., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2012), “Properties of pervious concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregate”, TRB Annual Meeting. paper 12-3994.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Lens, J. E., and Hayden, N. J. (2012), “Service-learning design projects to enhance geotechnical engineering education”, GeoCongress 2012 Conference, Oakland, CA.

Anderson, I., Hargy, J., de Alba, P., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2012), “Measurement of residual strength of liquefied soil in centrifuge models,” GeoCongress 2012 Conference, Oakland, CA.

Hayden , N. J., Rizzo, D. M., Dewoolkar, M. M., Oka, L. G., and Neumann, M. (2010), “Incorporating systems thinking and sustainability within civil and enviornmental engineering curricula at UVM,” ASEE St. Lawrence Section Meeting, RIT, March 26 and 27.

McCain, G. N. and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2010), “Strength and permeability characteristics of porous concrete pavements,” Transportation Research Board 2009 Annual Meeting, 2010 – publication and presentation, recommended for TRR publication. 

McCain, G. N., Suozzo M. J., and Dewoolkar, M. M., (2010) “A laboratory study on the effects of winter surface applications on the hydraulic conductivity of porous concrete pavements,” Transportation Research Board 2009 Annual Meeting, 2010 – publication and poster presentation.

George, L. A., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Wei, C. (2008) “A device for simultaneous measurement of acoustic and hydraulic properties of unsaturated soils,” Proceedings of the First European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, E-UNSAT, Toll G., Augarde, Gallipoli, and Wheeler (eds), July 2-4, 2008, Durham, UK, 97-102.

Dewoolkar, M. M., George, L. A., and Hayden, N. J. (2008), “Research-based and service-learning modules for undergraduate geotechnical engineering courses,” GeoCongress 2008, Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 178, Reddy, Khire, and Alshawabkeh (eds), March 9-12, New Orleans, Louisiana, 813-820.

Porter, D., Dewoolkar, M. M., and Hayden, N. J. (2008), “The role of service-learning in heritage preservation and engineering education,” 6th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Construction, SAHC08, D’Ayala and Fodde (eds), July 2-4, Bath, United Kingdom, Vol. 2, 1369-1374.

Oka, L. G., and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2007), “Effect of existing dams on liquefaction potential analysis of foundation soils,” GeoDenver 2007 New Peaks in Geotechnics, Dynamic Response and Soil Properties, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 160, Dewoolkar and Koester (eds).

Wei, C. and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2006), “A deductive scheme for modeling hysteresis of capillarity,” Unsaturated Soils 2006, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 147, Miller, Zapata, Houston & Fredlund (eds), Carefree, Arizona, 2420-2431.

Wei, C. and Dewoolkar, M. M. (2006), “A continuum theory of immiscible two-phase flow through porous media with dynamics and hysteresis of capillarity,” Advances in Unsaturated Soil, Seepage, and Environmental Geotechnics, Proceedings of Sessions of GeoShanghai, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 148, Lu, Hoyos and Reddi (eds), Shanghai, 246-254.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Hwang, J., and Ko, H. Y. (2006), “Lateral stability of offshore skirted gravity structures,” Int. Conf. on Physical Modeling in Geotechnics, Ng, Zhang and Wang (eds), Hong Kong, 631-637.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Santichaianant, K., Ko, H. Y., and Goddery, T. (2000), “Effects of sinkholes on earth dams,” Slope Stability 2000, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 101, Griffiths, Fenton and Martin (eds), Denver, Colorado, 129-141.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1998), “Effect of flexural stiffness on static and dynamic behavior of cantilever retaining walls,” Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics III, ASCE Special Publication No. 75, Vol. 2, Dakoulas, Yegian and Holtz (eds), Seattle, Washington, 1083-1094.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., Pak, R. Y. S., and Chan, A. H. C. (1998), “Duxseal boundary in retaining wall configuration,” ISSMFE Centrifuge 98, Kimura, Kusakabe and Takemura (eds), Tokyo, Japan, 123-128.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1998), “Suitability of total stress gages for static and dynamic soil pressure measurements,” ISSMFE Centrifuge 98, Kimura, Kusakabe and Takemura (eds), Tokyo, Japan, 129-134.

Stadler, A. T., Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1995), “Seismic earth pressure studies on a cantilever retaining wall by centrifuge modeling,” Proceedings of IS-TOKYO’95, First International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 2, Ishihara (ed), Tokyo, Japan, 14-16 November, 723 – 728.

Stadler, A. T., Dewoolkar, M. M., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1995), “Centrifuge modeling of a cantilever retaining wall subjected to seismic loads,” Proceedings of 10th Conference, Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 1, Sture (ed), Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A., May, 273-276.

Dewoolkar, M. M., Stadler, A. T., Batiste, S. N., Ko, H. Y., and Pak, R. Y. S. (1995), “Dynamic centrifuge experiment on a cantilever retaining wall,” 3rd Int. Conf.  on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics, Vol. 3, Prakash (ed), 273-276.