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    PUBLICATIONS

    Refereed Journal Publications

    1. Oluwatuyi, O. E., Wulff, S.S., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Learning approaches to cost-benefit decision analysis of pile designs from site investigation plans.” GeoRisk (Accepted).

    2. Loh, P., Sritharan, S., Ng, K.W., Booya, E., and Gardonio, D. (2024). “Use of UHPC H-piles for an abutment at the Lily River detour bridge in Ontario, Canada.” ACI Special Publication on Developments, Applications, and Case Studies in UHPC for Bridges and Structures, 363, 81-93.

    3. Abedi, B., Orujov, A., Dabbaghi, E., Ng, K.W., Ackerman, J., and Aryana, S. (2024). “Containment strategy for subsurface H2 storage based on time-dependent soft solids.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 82, 1001-1014.

    4. Jonchhe, P., Yu, H., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. “A comprehensive investigation of new coal char-based cement grouts: Impact of curing temperature, environment, and duration.” Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (Accepted).

    5. Yu, H., Joshi, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Coal-derived char for durability improvement of cement stabilized soil under freeze-thaw, wet-dry, and sulfate attack.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal (in press).

    6. Alomari, E., Khatri, L., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Expanded pore-emanated cracking model for brittle failure of sedimental rocks under triaxial compression.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (in press).

    7. Yu, H., Jonchhe, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Heat of hydration of Portland cement containing coal-derived char at different temperatures.” Results in Materials, 23, 100595.

    8. Yu, H., Jonchhe, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Influence of coal char addition on the heat of hydration and rheological behavior of cement grout.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36(8), 04024231, 1-12.

    9. Oluwatuyi, O. E., Ng, K.W., Wulff, S.S., and Taylor Ree. (2024). “Uncertainty reduction strategies to enhance geotechnical site characterization: a case study of the Red Roof Landslide in Wyoming.” Discover Geoscience, 2(14), 1-17.

    10. Dabbaghi, E., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Effect of CO2 on the mineralogy, mechanical, and transport properties of rocks.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 199, 114519.

    11. Pandey, S., Yu, H., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “New and sustainable coal char-based paving blocks for roadway applications.” Buildings, 14, 1275.

    12. Dabbaghi, E., Ng, K.W., Kou, Z., Copeland, G., and Alvardo, V. (2024). “Experimental investigation to advance the understanding of geomechanical behavior of the Mowry Shale.” Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.

    13. Kalauni, H.K., Masud, N., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2024). “Improved wave equation analysis for piles in soil-based intermediate geomaterials with LRFD recommendations and economic impact assessment.” Geotechnics, 4, 362-381.

    14. Pandey, S., Yu, H., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “New coal char-based building products: manufacturing, engineering performance, and techno-economic analysis.” Sustainability, 16, 1854.

    15. Dabbaghi, E., Ng, K.W., Brown, T.C., and Ying Y. (2024). “Experimental study on the effect of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of Hulett Sandstone.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 60, 468-478.

    16. Yu, H., Joshi, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Novel application of sustainable coal-derived char in cement soil stabilization.” Construction and Building Materials, 414, 134960.

    17. Hossain, T., Lau, C., Yu, H., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Characterization of coal extracts and their performances as binder for new carbon-based structural units.” Construction and Building Materials, 412, 134820.

    18. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., Kalauni, H., and Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Reliability-based design improvement and prediction of driven piles in rock-based intermediate geomaterials.” Acta Geotechnica, 19, 1083-1105.

    19. Yu, H., Jonchhe, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Temperature effect on density, strength, and microstructure of coal char-cement grout.” Journal of Building Engineering, 80, 107975.

    20. Yu, H., Ng, K.W., and Lau, C.K. (2023). “New coal char-based bricks: Effect of curing temperature, humidity, pressing pressure, and addition of superplasticizer on physical, mechanical and thermal properties.” Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, e02529.

    21. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Resistance responses and design recommendations for driven piles in coarse-grained soil-based Intermediate GeoMaterials.” Soils and Foundations, 63(6), 101381.

    22. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., Oluwatuyi, O., Islam, Md Shafiqul, Kalauni, H.K. and Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Evaluation of static load test systems for driven piles in intermediate geomaterials.” Transportation Research Record Journal, 2677(10), 741-756.

    23. Alomari, E., Ng, K.W., Khatri, L., and Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Effect of Physical Properties on Mechanical Behaviors of Sandstone under Uniaxial and Triaxial Compressions.” Materials 16, 4867.

    24. Oluwatuyi, O. E., Ng, K.W., Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Improved resistance prediction and reliability for bridge pile foundation in Shales through optimal site investigation plans.” Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 239, 109476.

    25. Yu, H., Kharel, S., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Development of high-strength and durable coal char-based building bricks.” Journal of Building Engineering, 74(1), 106908.

    26. Yu, H., Jonchhe, P., Ng, K.W., and Lau, C.K. (2023). “Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties.” Cement and Concrete Composites, 141, 105117.

    27. Olayiwola O.S. and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Influence of fly ash reaction on the performance of coal-derived char bricks.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 58, 757-772.

    28. Oluwatuyi, O., Ng, K.W., Wulff, S.S., and Rajapakshage, R. (2023). “Optimal site investigation through combined geological and property uncertainties analysis”. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 41, 2377-2393.

    29. Oluwatuyi, O., Ng, K.W., Wulff, S.S. and Masud, N. (2023). “The effect of geological uncertainty on the shaft resistance prediction and reliability of piles driven in multi-layered geomaterials.” Transportation Research Record Journal, 2677(6), 687-696.

    30. Hossain, T., Lau, C., Yu, H., and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Development of coal-derived carbon-based structural unit as a potential new building material.” Journal of Materials Science, 58, 757-772. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10853-022-08129-0

    31. Oluwatuyi, O., Rajapakshage, R., Wulff, S.S., and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Proposed hybrid approach for three-dimensional subsurface simulation to improve boundary determination and design of optimum site investigation plan for pile foundations.” Soils and Foundations, 63(1), 101269-1-16.

    32. Ng, K.W., and Santamarina, C. (2023). “Mechanical and Hydraulic Properties of Carbonate Rocks-The Critical Role of Porosity.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15(4), 814-825.

    33. Islam, M.S., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “Prediction of driven piles in shales considering weathering and time effects.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 59(11), 1851-1871.

    34. Adhikari, P., Ng, K.W., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “New static analysis methods and LRFD recommendations for steel H-piles in rock-based intermediate geomaterials.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 40, 2553-2567.

    35. Oluwatuyi, O., Holt, R., Rajapakshage, R., Wulff, S.S., and Ng, K.W. (2022). “Inherent Variability Assessment from Sparse Property Data of Overburden Soils and Intermediate Geomaterials Using Random Field Approaches” GeoRisk, 16(4), 766-781.

    36. Islam, M.S., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “Improved Wave Equation Analysis of Steel H-Piles in Shales Considering LRFD and Economic Impact Studies.” Journal of Bridge Engineering, 27(6), 04022039-1-13.

    37. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., Johnson, T., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “Driven Piles in fine-grained soil-based Intermediate GeoMaterials.” Journal of Bridge Engineering, 27(6), 04022037-1-13.

    38. Yu, H. and Ng, K.W. (2022). “Analytical Model for Failure Strength of Rocks under Triaxial Compression and Extension.” International Journal of Geomechanics, 22(4), 06022003-1-9.

    39. Jiang, T., Zhang, Y., Olayiwola, S., Lau, C.K., Fan, M., Ng, K.W., and Tan, G. (2022). “Biomass derived porous carbons support in Phase Change Materials for Building Energy Efficiency: A Review.” Materials Today Energy, 23, 100905.

    40. Giri, P., Ng, K.W., and Phillips, W. (2022). “Monitoring Toppling Failures using Wireless IMU Sensors.” Geotechnical Research, Institution of Civil Engineers, 9(2), 83-94.

    41. Pudasaini, S., Jiang, T., Lau, C.K., Tan, G., and Ng, K.W. (2021). “Combined effect of curing temperature, curing period and alkaline concentration on the mechanical properties of fly ash-based geopolymer.” Journal of Clean Production: Cleaner Materials, 1, 1-13.

    42. Giri, P., Ng, K.W., and Phillips, W. (2021). “Monitoring Soil Slide-Flow Using Wireless Sensor Network-Inertial Measurement Unit System.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 40, 367-381.

    43. Yu, H. and Ng, K.W. (2021). “New Systematic Methodology to Determine Elastic Constants and Crack Propagation Thresholds of Brittle Rocks under Triaxial Compression.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 39, pp. 3931-3945.

    44. Wang, H., Alvarado, V., Bagdonas, D., McLaughlin, F.J., Kaszuba, J.P., Grana, D., Campbell, E., and Ng, K.W. (2021). “Effect of CO2-Brine and rock reactions on pore architecture and permeability in dolostone: Implications for CO2 storage and EOR.” International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 107, pp. 103283.

    45. Ng, K.W., Mebrahtom, D., Ksaibati, K., and Wulff, S.S. (2021). “Characterization of Base Materials for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide.” Road Materials and Pavement Design, 22(1), pp. 230-244.

    46. Adhikari, P., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., Ng, K.W.*, and Wulff, S.S. (2020). “Static and Economic Analyses of Driven H-Piles in IGM using the Wyopile Database.” Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, 25(5), pp. 04020016-1-15.

    47. Yu, H.*, Ng, K.W., Kaszuba, J., Alvarado, V., and Drana, D. (2020) “A Generalized Power Law Failure Criterion for Rock.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 128, pp. 1-8.

    48. Adhikari, P., Ng, K.W.*, Gebreslasie, Z.Y., Wulff, S.S. and Sullivan, T. (2020). “Geomaterial Classification Criteria for Design and Construction of Driven Steel H-Piles.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 57(4), pp. 616-621.

    49. Adhikari, P., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., and Ng, K.W.* (2019). “Performance Assessment of Wave Equation Analysis for Driven Steel H-Piles in IGM.” Deep Foundation Institute Journal, 13(1), pp. 3-10.

    50. Ng, K.W., Hutson, Z., Ksaibati, K. and Wulff, S. (2019). “A Comprehensive Field and Laboratory Test Programme and Electronic Database of Pavement Material Properties for MEPDG.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 20(5), pp. 600-614.

    51. Giri, P., Ng, K.W.*, and Phillips, W. (2019). “Wireless Sensor Network System for Landslide Monitoring and Warning.” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 68(4), pp. 1210-1220.

    52. Yu, H.*, Ng, K.W., Kaszuba, J., Campbell-Stone, E., Alvarado, V., and Drana, D. (2019). “Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Compliant Pores on Reservoir Rocks under Hydrostatic and Triaxial Compression Stress States.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56, pp. 983-991.

    53. Giri, P., Ng, K.W.*, and Phillips, W. (2018). “Laboratory Simulation to Monitor and Understand Translational Soil Slides Using Wireless IMU Sensors.” Landslides, 15(12), pp. 2437-2447.

    54. Ng, K.W.* and Ksaibati, R. (2018). “Effect of Soil Layering on Shorter-Term Pile Setup.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 144(5), pp. 04018020-1-12. (Top three most downloaded paper in June 2018)

    55. Ng, K.W.* and Ksaibati, R. (2018). “Understanding the Responses of Surrounding Soils to Pile Setup from Medium-Scale Experiments and Cone Penetration Tests.” Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, Springer, 5(2), pp. 129-145.

    56. Ng, K.W., Hellrung, D., Ksaibati, K. and Wulff, S. (2018). “Systematic Back-Calculation Protocol and Correlation Studies of Subgrade Resilient Modulus for MEPDG.” International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 19(1), pp. 62-74.

    57. Ng, K.W., Henrichs, Z., Ksaibati, K., and Wulff, S. (2018). “Measurement and Estimation of the Resilient Modulus of Subgrade Materials for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide.” Road Materials and Pavement Design, Taylor & Francis, 19(7), pp. 1523-1545.

    58. Ng, K.W., and Sullivan, T. (2017). “Challenges and Recommendations for Steel H-Piles Driven in Soft Rock.” Geotechnical Engineering, Journal of SEAGS-AGSSEA, Special Issue on Research & Practice in Foundations & Deep Ground Improvement Techniques, 48(3), September, pp. 1-10.

    59. Drana, D., Verma, S., Pafeng, J., Lang, X., Sharma, H., Wu, W., Campbell-Stone, E., Ng, K.W., Alvarado, V., Mallick, S., and Kaszuba, J. “A Rock Physics and Seismic Reservoir Characterization Study of the Rock Springs Uplift, a CO2 Sequestration Site in Southwestern Wyoming.” International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 63, August, pp. 296-309.

    60. Ng, K.W. and Sullivan, T. (2017). “Case Studies to Demonstrate Challenges of Driven Piles on Rock.” Geotechnical Research, Institution of Civil Engineers, 4(2), pp. 82-93.

    61. Ng, K.W., Green, D., Sritharan, S., and Nop, M. (2017). “LRFD Guides of Driven Piles Considering Pile Setup Phenomenon.” Geotechnical Research, Institution of Civil Engineers, 4(2), pp. 67-81.

    62. Ksaibati, R., and Ng, K.W. (2017). “Medium-Scale Experimental Study of Pile Setup.” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM International, 40(2), January, pp. 269-283.

    63. Savan, C.M., Ng, K.W., and Ksaibati, K. (2016). “Benefit-Cost Analysis and Application of Intelligent Compaction for Transportation.” Transportation Geotechnics, Elsevier, Vol. 9, December, pp. 57-68.

    64. Ng, K.W., and Sritharan, S. (2016). “A Procedure for Incorporating Setup into Load and Resistance Factor Design of Driven Piles.” Acta Geotechnica, Vol. 11, Issue 2, April, pp. 347-358.

    65. Yasrobi, Y.S., Ng, K.W., Edgar, V.T., and Michael, E.M. (2016). “Investigation of Approach Slab Settlement for Highway Infrastructure.” Transportation Geotechnics, Elsevier, Vol. 6, March, pp. 1-15.

    66. Ng, K.W., Garder, J., and Sritharan, S. (2015). “Field Investigation of Ultra High Performance Concrete Piles for Bridges.” Engineering Structures, Elsevier, 105, December, pp. 220-230.

    67. Ng, K.W. and Sritharan. (2015). “Verification of Recommended LRFD Approach to Pile Design and Construction in Sand and Mixed Soils.” Soils and Foundations, The Japanese Geotechnical Society, Elsevier, 55(4), pp. 678-690.

    68. Ng, K.W., Chakradhar, R., Ettema, R., and Kempema, E. (2015). “Geotechnical Considerations in Hydraulic Modeling of Bridge Abutment Scour.” Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research, Taylor & Francis, LLC, 3(2), pp. 132-142.

    69. Ettema, R., Ng, K.W., Chakradhar, R., Fuller, J., and Kempema, E. (2015). “Failure of Spill-through Bridge Abutments during Scour: Flume and Field Observations.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Americal Society of Civil Engineers, 141(5), pp. 06015001-1-5.

    70. Ng, K.W., Roling, M., AbdelSalam, S.S., Suleiman, M.T., and Sritharan, S. (2014). Closure to Discussion: “Pile Setup in Cohesive Soil. I: Experimental Investigation.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 140(2), February, pp. 07013004-1 to 3.

    71. Ng, K.W., and Sritharan, S. (2014). “Integration of Construction Control and Pile Setup into Load and Resistance Factor Design of Piles.” Soils and Foundations, The Japanese Geotechnical Society, 54(2), April, Elsevier, pp. 197-208.

    72. Ng, K.W. (2014). “Towards a Performance-Based Design of Drilled Shafts.” Journal of the Deep Foundation Institute, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 48-55. (Young Professor Paper Award, first runner-up)

    73. Ng, K.W. and Sritharan, S. (2013). “Improving Dynamic Soil Parameters and Advancing the Pile Signal Matching Technique.” Computers and Geotechnics, Vol. 54, October, Elsevier, pp. 166-174.

    74. Ng, K.W., Roling, M., AbdelSalam, S.S., Suleiman, M.T., and Sritharan, S. (2013). “Pile Setup in Cohesive Soil. I: Experimental Investigation.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Americal Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 139, No. 2, February, pp. 199-209.

    75. Ng, K.W., Suleiman, M.T., and Sritharan, S. (2013). “Pile Setup in Cohesive Soil. II: Analytical Quantifications and Design Recommendations.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Americal Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. 139, No. 2, February, pp. 210-222.

    76. Ng, K.W., Sritharan, S., Dunker, K.F., and Danielle DeBoer. (2012) “Verification of Recommended Load and Resistance Factor Design Approach to Pile Design and Construction in Cohesive Soils.” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Volume 2310, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C. 49-58. (2012 Soil Mechanics Best Paper Award).

    77. Ng, K. W., Lohnes, R., Wipf, T., and Klaiber, F. W. (2012). “Simulated Live loading of Polyethylene Pipes with Various Backfill Conditions.” Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Volume 17, Bundle U, pp. 2861-2872.

    78. Ng, K. W., Lohnes, R., Wipf, T., and Klaiber, F. W. (2012). “Numerical Analysis of Polyethylene Pipes Using Culvert Analysis and Design (CANDE).” Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Volume 17, Bundle U, pp. 2873-2890.

    Conference Proceeding Papers

    1. Ng, K.W., Khatri, L. and Alomari, E. (2024). Mechanical and deformation behaviors of Wyoming Shales.” ASCE GeoCongress 2024, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 348, February 26 to 28, Vancouver, Canada, 63-73.

    2. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., Wulff, S.S. (2024). “A case study to investigate field load test of driven piles in siltstone.” 40th Rocky Mountain Geo-Conference, Denver, CO.

    3. Alomari, E., Khatri, L., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Effect of physical properties on the mechanical behavior of Wyoming siltstone under uniaxial and triaxial compression.” 58th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Golden, CO.

    4. Yu, H., Joshi, P., Lau, C.K., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “A novel utilization of coal-derived material for pavement.” 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics 2024, November 20 to 22, Sydney, Australia.

    5. Ng, K.W., Dipta, I.A., Lau, C.K., Chadwick, J., and Johnson, P. (2024).  “Comparative study of graphene oxides from Wyoming Powder River Basin coal and commercial source on concrete compressive strength.” ACI Concrete Convention, September 3 to 6, Philadelphia, PA.

    6. Abedi, B., Orujov, A., Dabbaghi, E., Ng, K.W., Ackerman, J., and Aryana, S. (2024). “Containment strategy for subsurface H2 storage based on time-dependent soft solids.” 95th Annual Meeting of The Society of Rheology, October 13 to 17, Austin, Texas.

    7. Dabbaghi, E., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Hydrogen-induced changes in the mechanical properties of Hulett Sandstone.” 2024 International Geomechanics Conference-The Role of Geomechanics for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, November 18 to 20, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    8. Dabbaghi, E., and Ng, K.W. (2024). “Geomechanical responses of Mowry Shale to fracturing fluid.” 2024 International Geomechanics Conference-The Role of Geomechanics for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, November 18 to 20, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    9. Ng, K. W., and Yu, H. (2023). “Carbon sequestration reservoir at Rock Springs Uplift, Wyoming, USA.” Symposium on Energy Geotechnics-Accelerating the Energy Transition, October 3 to 5, Delft, the Netherlands.

    10. Ng, K.W., Masud, N., Oluwatuyi, E.O., and Wulff, S.S. (2023). “Design and construction recommendations for driven piles in intermediate geomaterials.” 48th Annual Conference, Deep Foundation Institute, Seattle, WA.

    11. Dabbaghi, E., and Ng, K.W. (2023). “Investigation of the mechanical properties of Hanna Sandstone using newly installed high pressure and high temperature polyaxial equipment.” 57th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia.

    12. Loh, P., Sritharan, S. Ng, K.W., Booya, E., and Gardonio, D. (2023). “The first UHPC piles projects in Canada.” 3rd International Interactive Symposium on UHPC, June 4th to 7th, Wilmington, Delaware, 3(1): 124.

    13. Yu, H., Ng, K.W., Lau, C.K., Pfeiffer, T., and Horner, R. (2023). “Experimental study and fabrication of high content coal-derived char bricks.” 14th North American Masonry Conference, Omaha, NE.

    14. Ng, K.W., Lau, C.K., Hossain, Md. T., Yu, H., Pfeiffer, T., and Horner, R. (2023). “Recent development and manufacturing of coal-derived building materials.” 14th North American Masonry Conference, Omaha, NE.

    15. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “Static and dynamic pile load tests on steel H-piles in intermediate geomaterials.” GeoCongress 2022, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 332, ASCE, March 20 to 23, Charlotte, NC, 104-112.

    16. Masud, N., Ng, K.W., Johnson, T., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). “New static analysis methods for the prediction of driven piles resistances in siltstone.” GeoCongress 2022, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 332, ASCE, March 20 to 23, Charlotte, NC, 93-103.

    17. Oluwatuyi, E.O., Rajapakshage, R., Wulff, S.S., and Ng, K.W. (2022). “Quantifying geological uncertainty using conditioned spatial Markov Chains.” GeoCongress 2022, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 333, ASCE, March 20 to 23, Charlotte, NC, 436-445.

    18. Alomari, E., Khatri, L., and Ng, K.W. (2022). “Mechanical and fracture behaviors of sedimentary rocks under uniaxial compression.” 56th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New Mexico.

    19. Adhikari, P., Ng, K.W., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., and Wulff, S.S. (2021). “Improved SPT-based Method for Axial Resistance Estimation of Steel H-Piles in Soft Rocks.” 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Texas.

    20. Giri, P., Ng, K.W. and Phillips, W. (2020). “Assessment of Three Wireless Sensor Network-Inertia Measurement Unit Devices for Landslide Monitoring.” Geocongress 2020, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 316, ASCE, February 25-28, Minnesota, MN, pp. 10-19.

    21. Adhikari, P., Ng, K.W., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., and Wullf, S.S. (2020). Improved α- and β-methods Calibrated for Steel-H Piles Driven into Intermediate Geomaterials.” Geocongress 2020, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 315, ASCE, February 25-28, Minnesota, MN, pp. 114-123.

    22. Ng, K.W., Yu, H., Kaszuba, J., Alvarado, V, Grana, D., and Campbell, E. (2019). “Geomechanical Investigation of the Carbon Sequestration Reservoir at Rock Springs uplift, Wyoming, USA.” 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, New York.

    23. Giri, P., Ng, K.W*, and Phillips, W. (2019). “Laboratory Simulation to Monitor and Understand Topple Failures Using Wireless IMU Sensors.” 98th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (extended abstract)

    24. Adhikari, P., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., Ng, K.W., and Wulff, S.S. (2019). “Evaluation of Static Analysis Methods with Economic Impact Study for Driven Piles in IGM using the Wyopile Database.” 98th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (extended abstract)

    25. Adhikari, P., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., and Ng, K.W. (2018). “Performance Assessment of Wave Equation Analysis for Driven Steel H-Piles in IGM.” 43rd Annual Conference, Deep Foundation Institute, Anaheim, CA. (Received Special Recognition Award from DFI)

    26. Ng, K.W., Yu, H., Kaszuba, J., Alvarado, V, Grana, D., and Campbell, E. (2018). “Geomechanical Investigation of the Carbon Sequestration Reservoir at Rock Springs uplift, Wyoming, USA.” International Symposium on Energy Geotechnics SEG-2018, September 26-28, Lausanne, Switzerland. (paper accepted but not presented)

    27. Ng, K.W., Yu, H., Wang, H., Kaszuba, J., Alvarado, V, Grana, D., and Campbell, E. (2018). “The Effect of CO2 on the Mechanical Properties of the Reservoir Sandstone under Low Differential Pressure.” 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Seattle, WA.

    28. Ng, K.W. and Ksaibati, R. (2018). “Understanding Pile Setup Using Static Analysis Methods.” In Proceedings of the 2nd Geo-Institute Kazakhstan Geotechnical Society Geotechnical Engineering Workshop on TC305: Geotechnical Infrastructure for Megacities and New Capitals, Orlando, FL.

    29. Ng, K.W., Mebrahtom, D., Ksaibati, K., and Wulff, S.S. (2018). “Characterization of Base Materials for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide.” Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (Extended Abstract)

    30. Adhikari, P., Gebreslasie, Z.Y., Ng, K.W., Sullivan, T.A., and Wullf, S.S. (2018). “Static and Dynamic Analysis of Steel H-Piles in Soft Rocks Considering LRFD Using A Recently Developed Electronic Database.” International Foundations Congress & Equipment Exposition, IFCEE 2018, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 294, ASCE, March 5-10, Orlando, FL, pp. 83-92.

    31. Ng, K.W. and Sullivan, T. (2017). “Recent Development of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Driven Piles on Soft Rock.” GeoRisk 2017, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 283, ASCE, June 4-7, Denver, CO, pp. 307-316.

    32. Grana, D.*, Campbell-Stone, E., Ng, K.W., Alvarado, V., Mallick, S., and Kaszuba, J. (2017). “Rock Physics Modelling for a Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Characterization and Feasibility Study in the Rock Springs Uplift.” EAGE/SEG Research Workshop, Trondheim, Norway, 28-31 August.

    33. Yu, H., Ng, K.W., Yin, S., and Mukai, D. (2017). “Experimental Analysis of Geomechanical and Fracture Mechanical Rock Properties.” 51st US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA.

    34. Ng, K.W., Poudel, R., Walter, K., Tan, G., and Podgorney, R. (2017). “A Laboratory Experimental Study of Enhanced Geothermal Systems.” 51st US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA.

    35. Ettema, R, and Ng, K.W. (2016). “Insights from Laboratory Experiments on the Failure of Earthern Embankments at Bridge-Waterway Abutments.” Proceeding of 2nd International Seminar on Dam Protection Against Overtopping, September 7-9, Fort Collins, CO.

    36. Giri, P., Ng, K.W., Robinson, C., Phillips, W., and Phillips, M. (2016). “Understanding Rockfall Behaviors using Wireless Sensor Network System through Laboratory Experiments.” Proceedings of the 67th Annual Highway Geology Symposium, Colorado Spring, CO (Accepted for presentation and publication)

    37. Ng, K.W., Garder, J., and Sritharan, S. (2016). “Field Investigation of Ultra High Performance Concrete Piles.” 1st International Interactive Symposium on UHPC, Des Moines, IA. DOI: 10.21838/uhpc.2016.54.

    38. Giri, P., Ng, K.W., Robinson, C., Phillips, W., and Phillips, M. (2016). “Monitoring, Predicting & Early Warning of Impending Slope Failures Using Wireless Sensor Network System.” Proceedings of Geo-Chicago 2016: Sustainability and Resiliency in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication 269, ASCE, Chicago, IL, pp. 584-595.

    39. Ng, K.W., Green, D., Dunker, F.K., Sritharan, S., and Nop, M. (2016). “LRFD Design Guides for Driven Piles Considering Pile Setup Phenomenon.” Proceedings of 19th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference, Subang Jaya, Malaysia. (Accepted for presentation and publication)

    40. Ng, K.W., and Sullivan, T. (2016). “Demonstrating Challenges of Driven Piles in Rock using Two Case Studies in Wyoming, USA.” Proceedings of 19th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference, Subang Jaya, Malaysia. (Accepted for presentation and publication)

    41. Ng, K.W., Henrichs, Z., Ksaibati, K., and Wulff, S. (2016). “Measurement and Estimation of the Resilient Modulus of Subgrade Materials for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide in Wyoming.” 95th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.

    42. Ng, K.W., Chakradhar, R., Ettema, R., and Kempema, K.E. (2015). “Laboratory Investigation of Embankment Soil Strength Influence on Abutment Scour: Early Findings Using Compacted Sand.” Proceedings of the EWRI Conference, ASCE, Austin, TX.

    43. Hutson, J. Z., Ng, K.W., and Ksaibati, K. (2015). “MEPDG Implementation in Wyoming through a Comprehensive Testing Program and WYOMEP Database.” 94th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.

    44. Ng, K.W., Yasrobi, S.Y., and Sullivan, T.A. (2015). “Current Limitations and Challenges with Estimating Resistance of Driven Piles on Rock as Demonstrated Using Three Case Studies in Wyoming.” Proceedings of International Foundations Congress & Equipment Exposition, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 256, San Antonio, TX, pp. 500-517.

    45. Ng, K.W., Chakradhar, R., Ettema, R., and Kempema, K.E. (2014). “Geotechnical Challenges in Laboratory Investigation of Bridge Abutment Scour.” Proceedings of the 65th Annual Highway Geology Symposium, Laramie, WY, pp. 1-19.

    46. Savan, C., Ng, K.W., and Ksaibati, K. (2014). “Intelligent Compaction for roadway Construction and Quality Assurance.” Proceedings of the 65th Annual Highway Geology Symposium, Laramie, WY, pp. 1-19.

    47. Yasrobi, S.Y., Ng, K.W., Edgar, T. V., and Menghini, M. (2014). “Review of Bridge Approach Slab Systems in the United States.” Proceedings of the 65th Annual Highway Geology Symposium, Laramie, WY, pp. 1-18.

    48. Ng, K.W. and Sritharan. (2014) “Verification of Recommended Load and Resistance Factor Design Approach to Pile Design and Construction in Sand and Mixed Soils.” Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, D.C.

    49. K.W. and Sritharan, S., and Ashlock, J. (2013). “An Investigation of Load and Resistance Factor Design of Drilled Shafts Using Historical Field Test Data.” Proceeding of Seventh International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Wheeling, Illinois.

    50. Garder, J. A., Sritharan, S. and Ng, K.W. (2012). “Field Testing of Precast UHPC Piles and Long-term Performance Monitoring.” Proceeding of the 58th PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference, September, Nashville, TN.

    51. Ng, K.W., Sritharan, S., and Suleiman, T.M. (2011). “Procedure for Incorporating Pile Setup in Load and Resistance Factor Design of Steel H-Piles in Cohesive Soils.” Transportation Research Board, 90th annual meeting, Washington, D.C.

    52. Ng, K.W., Suleiman, M.T., and Sritharan, S. (2010). “LRFD Resistance Factors Including the Influence of Pile Setup for Design of Steel H-Pile Using WEAP.” Geotechnical Special Publication No. 199, Advances in Analysis, Modeling & Design, Proc. of the Annual Geo-Congress of the Geo-Institute, ASCE, Feb 20-24, West Palm Beach, FL, pp. 2153-2161.

    Technical Reports

    1. Ng, K.W., Yu, H., Md Tarik, H., and Lau, C.K. (2023). Eco-friendly high performance carbon building material development from coal. Final Report FE0031996, United States DOE Office of Fossil Energy, Clean Coal and Carbon Management. Doi:10.2172/2263292.

    2. K.W., Khatri, L., and Alomari, E. (2023). Improving design and construction of transportation infrastructure through bedrock characterization. Final Report to Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    3. Ng, K.W., Masud, N., Oluwatuyi, O., and Wulff, S.S. (2022). Development of LRFD recommendations of driven piles on intermediate geomaterials. Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND.

    4. Ng, K.W., Khatri, L., and Alomari, E. (2022). Improving design and construction of transportation infrastructure through bedrock characterization. Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND.

    5. Ng, K.W., Adhikari, P., and Gebreslasie, Z.Y. (2019). Development of Load and Resistance Factor Design Procedures for Driven Piles on Soft Rocks in Wyoming. Final Report to Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    6. Ng, K.W., Mebrahtom, D., and Ksaibati, K. (2018). Characterization of Crushed Base Materials in Wyoming. Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND.

    7. Ng, K.W., Brhanemeskel, M., and Ksaibati, K. (2018). “Enhancement of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide for Roadway Design and Construction in the State of Wyoming.” MPC 19-380, Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND.

    8. Ng, K.W., Mebrahtom, D., and Ksaibati, K. (2017). Characterization of Crushed Base Materials in Wyoming. Final Report to Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    9. Ng, K.W., Von Quintus, H., Ksaibati, K., Hellrung, D., Henrichs, Z., and Hutson, Z. (2017). Characterization of Material Properties for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design in Wyoming. Final Report to Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    10. Ng, K.W. (2016). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Final Report. Submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    11. Ng, K.W. (2015). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Pine Bluffs-Beech Street Bridge Project, Laramie County, Wyoming. Summary report submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    12. Ng, K.W. (2015). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Pine Bluffs-Parsons Street Interchange Bridge Project, Laramie County, Wyoming. Summary report submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    13. Ng, K.W. (2015). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Pine Bluffs-Muddy Creek Bridge Project, Laramie County, Wyoming. Summary report submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    14. Ng, K.W. (2015). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Woods Wardell Road Bridge Replacement Project, Sublette County, Wyoming. Summary report submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    15. Ng, K.W. (2015). Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) Research: Bridge Over Owl Creek WYO 170, Hot Springs County. Summary report submitted to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    16. Savan, C.M., Ng, K.W., and Ksaibati, K. (2015). Implementation of Intelligent Compaction Technologies for Road Constructions in Wyoming. Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND.

    17. Ng, K.W., Yasrobi, S.Y., and Edgar, T. (2015). Investigation of Approach Slab and Its Settlement for Roads and Bridges. Final Report to Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne, WY.

    18. Ng, K.W., Ettema, R., Kempema, E., Chakradhar, R., and Fuller, J. (2015). Geotechnical Limit to Scour at Spill-through Bridge Abutments: Laboratory Investigation. Final report to Mountain Plains Consortium, North Dakota State University, ND. (Report was selected in the TRB Transportation Research E-Newsletter on April 14, 2015)

    19. Sritharan, S., Wibowo, H., and Ng, K.W. (2014). Static Load Test of a Steel Pile at a Sand Site. Final Report to Iowa Department of Transportation. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

    20. Ng, K.W. (2014). Computational Analysis of Scour on the Stability of Spill-Through Bridge Abutments. Final report to Research and Economic Development Division, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.

    21. Ng, K. W., Sritharan, S., and Ashlock, J. (2012). Development of Preliminary Load and Resistance Factor Design of Drilled Shafts in Iowa. Final Report to Iowa Department of Transportation. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

    22. Garder, J., Ng, K.W., Sritharan, S., and Roling, M. (2012). An Electronic Database for Drilled Shaft Foundation Testing (DSHAFT). Final Report to Iowa Department of Transportation. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

    23. Green, D., Ng, K.W., Dunker, K., Sritharan, S., and Nop, M. (2012). Development of LRFD Design Procedures for Bridge Piles in Iowa –Design Guide and Track Examples. Final Report Vol. IV. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State Univeristy, Ames, IA.

    24. AbdelSalam, S.S., Ng, K.W., Sritharan, S., Suleiman, M.T., and Roling, M. (2012). Development of LRFD Design Procedures for Bridge Piles in Iowa – Recommended Resistance Factors with Consideration to Construction Control and Setup. Final Report Vol. III. IHRB Project No. TR-573. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State Univeristy, Ames, IA.

    25. Ng, K.W., Suleiman, M.T., Sritharan, S., Roling, M., and AbdelSalam, S.S. (2011). Development of LRFD Design Procedures for Bridge Piles in Iowa – Soil Investigation and Full-Scaled Pile Tests.  Final Report Vol. II. IHRB Project No. TR-583. Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

    26. Lohnes, R.A., Wipf, T.J., Klaiber, F.W., Conard, B.E., and Ng, K.W. (1997). Investigation of Plastic Pipes for Highway Applications: Phase II.  Iowa Department of Transportation Project HR-373A, Ames, IA.

     
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