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Tong Qiu

Professor

Affiliation(s):

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Larson Transportation Institute

116 Sackett Building

tuq1@psu.edu

814-863-7305

Research Areas:

Geotechnical and Materials Engineering

Interest Areas:

Geotechnical engineering, soil dynamics, flow-through porous media, numerical methods, landslides.

 
 

 

Education

  • BS, Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2000
  • MS, Civil Engineering, University of California - Los Angeles, 2002
  • Ph D, Civil Engineering, University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), 2005

Publications

Books

  • Tong Qiu, B. Tiwari and Z. Zhang, 2018, Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering, Springer, pp. 840
  • J. C. Ni, J. S. Yang, S. L. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2016, Geo-China 2016: Emerging Technologies in Tunnel Engineering, Modeling, Design, Construction, Repair, and Rehabilitation, Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP 260), ASCE, pp. 283
  • J. P. Hu, J. L. Ma, J. Meneses, Tong Qiu, X. Yu and D. Zeng, 2013, IACGE 2013: Challenges and Recent Advances in Geotechnical and Seismic Research and Practices, Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP 232), ASCE, pp. 820

Journal Articles

  • H. Liu, Q. Xu, Tong Qiu and J. Li, 2023, "Investigation of multi-annual groundwater response to rainfall in a deep-seated bedrock landslide: the case of the Kualiangzi landslide, China", Natural Hazards, pp. 2749-2775
  • T. Pei and Tong Qiu, 2023, "Machine Learning with Monotonic Constraint for Geotechnical Engineering Applications: An Example of Slope Stability Prediction", Acta Geotechnica, pp. 20
  • T. Pei, Tong Qiu and Chaopeng Shen, 2023, "Applying Physics-Guided Machine Learning to Slope Stability Prediction", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 149, (10), pp. 14
  • S. Wang, Y. Zhan, T. Qu, Tong Qiu and H. Wang, 2023, "Effect of gradation on undrained compressibility of foam-conditioned coarse-grained soils", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, pp. 13
  • M. Palese, T. Pei, A. Zarembski, Tong Qiu, Chaopeng Shen and J. Palese, 2023, "Risk Assessment Framework for Statistical Analysis of Cut Slopes Using Track Inspection Videos and Satellite Imagery", Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, pp. 17
  • Q. Feng, Z. Zhu, Tong Qiu, Y. Yu and W. Zheng, 2023, "Dynamic responses and fatigue assessment of orthotropic steel deck in heavy-haul railway bridges", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 204, (5), pp. 12
  • Y. Wei, Y. Yang, M. Tao, Tong Qiu and Y. Jie, 2023, "Quantitative evaluation of service health condition for cutting tools on cutter head in long-distance mechanized shield tunneling", Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, 137, pp. 14
  • S. Nazari, Hai Huang and Tong Qiu, 2022, "Identification of Ballast Fouling through Statistical Process Control on Ballast Particle Movement", Transportation Geotechnics, 36, pp. 8
  • T. Pei and Tong Qiu, 2022, "A Numerical Investigation of Laterally Loaded Steel Fin Pile Foundations in Sand", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22, (7), pp. 9
  • Y. Zhou, Z. Shi, Tong Qiu and H. Zheng, 2022, "Failure characteristics of landslide dams considering dam formation features in laboratory experiments", Landslides, 19, (10), pp. 2379-2395
  • S. Nagendra, S. Manjunatha, Daniel Kifer, T. Pei, W. Li, K. Lawson, H. Nguyen, Tong Qiu, S. Tran and Chaopeng Shen, 2022, "Constructing a large-scale landslide database across heterogeneous environments using task-specific model updates", IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 15, pp. 22
  • Y. Zhou, Z. Shi, Tong Qiu, S. Yu, Q. Zhang and D. Shen, 2022, "Experimental Study on Morphological Characteristics of Landslide Dams in Different Shaped Valleys", Geomorphology, 400, (3), pp. 1-11
  • S. Prabhu and Tong Qiu, 2022, "Simulation of Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Tests on Dry Sands using the Discrete Element Method", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22, (2), pp. 6
  • T. Pei and Tong Qiu, 2022, "DEM Investigation of Energy Dissipation at Particle Contacts in Granular Soil under Cyclic Torsional Shear", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22, (4), pp. 11
  • S. Prabhu and Tong Qiu, 2021, "Modeling of Sand Particle Crushing in Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Tests using the Discrete Element Method", International Journal of Impact Engineering, 156, pp. 1-11
  • S. Qiao, P. Xu, Tong Qiu and X. Sun, 2021, "A Field Study of Dynamic Compaction in the Construction of a Stone-Filled Embankment", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, 49, (5), pp. 3859-3868
  • B. Sheihk, Tong Qiu and A. Ahmadipur, 2021, "Comparison of SPH boundary approaches in simulating frictional soil–structure interaction", Acta Geotechnica, 16, pp. 2389-2408
  • Y. Wei, Y. Yang and Tong Qiu, 2021, "Effects of Soil Conditioning on Tool Wear for Earth Pressure Balance Shield Tunneling in Sandy Gravel Based on Laboratory Test", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, 49, (4), pp. 2692-2706
  • H. Liu, Tong Qiu and Q. Xu, 2021, "Dynamic acceleration response of a rock slope with a horizontal weak interlayer in shaking table tests", PLOS One, 16, (4), pp. 1-24
  • S. Prabhu, Tong Qiu, M. Liew and Ming Xiao, 2021, "Effects of Lift Thickness, Backfill Material, and Compaction Energy on Utility Trench Backfill Compaction using Hydraulic Plate Compactors", Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, ASCE, 12, (1), pp. 1-10
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu and J. Nicks, 2020, "Prediction Equations for Estimating Maximum Lateral Deformation and Settlement of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments", Computers and Geotechnics, 125, pp. 103622, 1-13
  • M.E. Ororbia, J. Chhabra, Gordon P Warn, S.W. Miller, Michael A Yukish and Tong Qiu, 2020, "Increasing the discriminatory power of bounding models using problem specific knowledge when viewing design as a sequential decision process", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 62, pp. 709-728
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Tong Qiu, Ming Xiao and J. Nicks, 2020, "Effects of Backfill Constitutive Behavior and Soil-Geotextile Interface Properties on Deformations of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Piers under Static Axial Loading", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 146, (9), pp. 04020072, 1-10
  • S. Wang, S. Huang, Tong Qiu, J. Yang, J. Zhong and Q. Hu, 2020, "Analytical Study of the Permeability of a Foam-Conditioned Soil", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 20, (8), pp. 06020019, 1-8
  • S. Prabhu and Tong Qiu, 2020, "Simulation of Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Tests on Sands with Low Water Contents", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 146, (8), pp. 04020082, 1-11
  • E. Kermani and Tong Qiu, 2020, "Simulation of Quasi-Static Axisymmetric Collapse of Granular Columns using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Discrete Element Methods", Acta Geotechnica, 15, (2), pp. 423–437
  • Z. Kun, Tong Qiu, X. Bian, Ming Xiao and Hai Huang, 2019, "Identification of Ballast Condition using SmartRock and Pattern Recognition", Construction and Building Materials, 221, (10), pp. 50-59
  • S. S. Liu, Tong Qiu, Y. Qian, H. Huang, E. Tutumluer and Shihui Shen, 2019, "Simulations of Large-Scale Triaxial Shear Tests on Ballast Aggregates Using Sensing Mechanism and Real-Time (SMART) Computing", Computers and Geotechnics, 110, pp. 184-198
  • J. Wang, Ming Xiao, J. C. Evans, Tong Qiu and S. Salam, 2019, "Time-Dependent Cone Penetration Resistance of a Post-Liquefaction Sand Deposit at Shallow Depth", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 145, (6), pp. 04019021, 1-12
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu and J. Nicks, 2019, "Nonlinear Equation for Predicting the Settlement of Reinforced Soil Foundations", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 145, (5), pp. 04019013, 1-8
  • A. Ahmadipur, Tong Qiu and B. Sheihk, 2019, "Investigation of Basal Friction Effects on Impact Force from a Granular Sliding Mass to a Rigid Obstruction", Landslides, 16, (6), pp. 1089-1105
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and B. Kerchof, 2019, "Characterization of Ballast Particle Movement at Mud Spot", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 31, (1), pp. 1-11
  • B. Kermani, Ming Xiao, Shelley M Stoffels and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Measuring the migration of subgrade fine particles into subbase using scaled accelerated flexible pavement testing – a laboratory study", Road Materials and Pavement Design, 20, (1), pp. 36-57
  • B. Kermani, Shelley M Stoffels, Ming Xiao and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Experimental Simulation and Quantification of Migration of Subgrade Soil into Subbase under Rigid Pavement Using Model Mobile Load Simulator", Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, ASCE, 144, (4), pp. 1-14
  • A. Ahmadipur and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Impact Force to a Rigid Obstruction from a Granular Mass Sliding Down a Smooth Incline", Acta Geotechnica, 13, (6), pp. 1433–1450
  • E. Kermani and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Simulation of Quasi-Static and Dynamic Collapses of Rectangular Granular Columns using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 18, (9), pp. 1-14
  • B. Kermani, Ming Xiao, Shelley M Stoffels and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Reduction of subgrade fines migration into subbase of flexible pavement using geotextile", Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 46, (4), pp. 377-383
  • B. Sheikh and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Pore-Scale Simulations and Statistical Investigation of Velocity and Drag Force Distributions of Flow through Randomly-Packed Porous Media under Low and Intermediate Reynolds Numbers", Computers and Fluids, 171, pp. 15-28
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and Shihui Shen, 2018, "Sensing Mechanism and Real Time (SMART) Computing for Granular Materials", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 32, (4), pp. 1-12
  • H. Huang, S. S. Liu and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Identification of Railroad Ballast Fouling through Particle Movements", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 144, (4), pp. 02818001, 1
  • T. K. Yoo and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Optimization of Constitutive Model Parameters for Simulation of Polystyrene Concrete Subjected to Impact", International Journal of Protective Structures, 9, (2), pp. 121-140
  • P. Tavassoti Kheiry, I. Boz, Mansour Solaimanian and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Evaluation of Non-destructiveness of Resonant Column Tests for Characterization of Asphalt Concrete Properties", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, 46, (2), pp. 1-10
  • Z. Nie, T. Jiao, X. Wang and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Assessment of Compaction Quality Based on Roller-Integrated Compaction Measurements", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, 46, (1), pp. 428-433
  • C. Wang, Tong Qiu, Ming Xiao and J. Wang, 2017, "Utility Trench Backfill Compaction using Vibratory Roller Compactor versus Hydraulic Plate Compactor", Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, ASCE, 8, (4), pp. 1-10
  • K. Doyle, L. Reese, Aleksandra Radlinska and Tong Qiu, 2017, "Material Properties of Crushable Concrete for Use in Vehicle Anti-Ram Barriers", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 29, (4), pp. 04016253, 1-11
  • Tong Qiu and Y. B. Huang, 2017, "Analytical and Experimental Studies on Biot Flow Induced Damping in Saturated Soil Specimens in Resonant Column Tests", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 17, (8), pp. 1-8
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and J. Kwon, 2017, "Comparative Evaluation of Particle Movement in a Ballast Track Structure Stabilized with Biaxial and Multi-Axial Geogrids", Journal of Transportation Research Record, 2607, pp. 17-04365, 1-17
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and L. Gao, 2017, "Comparison of Laboratory Testing using “SmartRock” and Discrete Element Modeling of Ballast Particle Movement", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 29, (3), pp. D6016001, 1-7
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu and J. Nicks, 2017, "Evaluation of Prediction Methods for Lateral Deformation of GRS Walls and Abutments", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 143, (2), pp. 06016022, 1-8
  • P. Tavassoti Kheiry, Mansour Solaimanian and Tong Qiu, 2016, "Characterization of High RAP/RAS Content Asphalt Mixtures Using Resonant Column Tests", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 28, (11), pp. 04016143, 1-8
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and J. Kwon, 2016, "Effect of Geogrid on Railroad Ballast Particle Movement", Journal of Transportation Geotechnics, 9, pp. 110-122
  • T. K. Yoo, Tong Qiu, L. Reese and Z. Rado, 2016, "Field Testing and Numerical Investigation of Streetscape Vehicular Anti-Ram Barrier under Vehicular Impact using FEM and Coupled FEM-SPH Simulations", International Journal of Protective Structures, 7, (2), pp. 213-231
  • Y. Zhou, L. Reese, Tong Qiu and Z. Rado, 2016, "Field Test and Numerical Modeling of Vehicle Impact on a Boulder with Impact-Induced Fractures", International Journal of Protective Structures, 7, (1), pp. 3-17
  • L. Reese, Tong Qiu, D. Linzell and Z. Rado, 2016, "Field-Scale Testing and Numerical Investigation of Soil-Boulder Interaction under Vehicular Impact using FEM and Coupled FEM-SPH Formulations", International Journal of Protective Structures, 7, (1), pp. 77-99
  • E. Kermani, Tong Qiu and T. B. Li, 2015, "Simulation of Collapse of Granular Columns using Discrete Element Method", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 15, (6), pp. 04015004, 1-12
  • Tong Qiu, Y. B. Huang, Y. Guadalupe, C. D.P. Baxter and P. J. Fox, 2015, "Effective Soil Density for Small Strain Shear Waves in Saturated Granular Materials", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 141, (9), pp. 04015036, 1-11
  • M. P. Keske, A. A. Brown, S. N. Brennan and Tong Qiu, 2015, "Low-order Modeling of Vehicle Impacts upon a Boulder Embedded in Cohesionless Soil", International Journal of Impact Engineering, 75, pp. 88-99
  • P. Tavassoti Kheiry, Tong Qiu and Mansour Solaimanian, 2015, "Characterization of Warm Mix Asphalt through Resonant Column Testing", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 27, (10), pp. 1-6
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2014, "Simulation of Earthquake-Induced Slope Deformation using the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 38, (3), pp. 297-330
  • T. Bai, Tong Qiu, X. M. Huang and C. Li, 2014, "Locating Global Critical Slip Surface using Morgenstern-Price Method and Optimization Technique", International Journal of Geomechanics, 14, (2), pp. 319-325
  • L. Reese, Tong Qiu, D. Linzell, E. O'Hare and Z. Rado, 2014, "Field Tests and Numerical Modeling of Vehicle Impacts on a Boulder Embedded in Compacted Fill", International Journal of Protective Structures, 5, (4), pp. 435-451
  • J. Park, Tong Qiu and Y. Kim, 2013, "A Field and Laboratory Investigation of Pullout and Skin Friction Resistance of Steel Anchors in Rock", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 139, (12), pp. 2219-2224
  • E. Alavi Gharanbah, Tong Qiu and J. Rostami, 2013, "Evaluation of Granular Soil Abrasivity for Wear on Cutting Tools in Excavation and Tunneling Equipment", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 139, (10), pp. 1718-1726
  • Tong Qiu and Yanbo Huang, 2012, "Energy Dissipation in Nearly Saturated Poroviscoelastic Soil Column during Quasi-Static Compressional Excitations", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 138, (10), pp. 1263-1274
  • Wei Chen and Tong Qiu, 2012, "Numerical Simulations for Large Deformation of Granular Materials using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 12, (2), pp. 127-135
  • Tong Qiu, 2010, "Analytical Solution for Biot Flow-Induced Damping in Saturated Soils during Shear Wave Excitations", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 136, (11), pp. 1501-1508
  • Tong Qiu and Patrick Fox, 2008, "Effective Soil Density for Propagation of Small Strain Shear Waves in Saturated Soil", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 134, (12), pp. 1815-1819
  • Tong Qiu and Patrick Fox, 2008, "Numerical Analysis of 1-D Large Strain Compression Wave Propagation in Saturated Poroelastic Media", International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32, pp. 161-187
  • Tong Qiu and Patrick Fox, 2006, "Hydraulic Damping of Saturated Poroelastic Soils during Steady-State Vibration", Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 132, (8), pp. 859-870
  • Patrick Fox, J. Lee and Tong Qiu, 2005, "Model for Large Strain Consolidation by Centrifuge", International Journal of Geomechanics, 5, (4), pp. 267-275
  • Tong Qiu and Patrick Fox, 2004, "Model for Large Strain Consolidation with Compressible Pore Fluid", International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 28, (11), pp. 1167-1188
  • Patrick Fox, J. Lee and Tong Qiu, 2004, "Discussion of ‘A comparative study of suction-induced seepage consolidation versus centrifuge consolidation’ by Robinson, R.G, Tan, T.S. and Lee. F.H.", Geotechnical Testing Journal, 27, (4), pp. 416-417
  • J. Zhang, J. Pu, M. Zhang and Tong Qiu, 2001, "Model Tests by Centrifuge of Soil Nail Reinforcements", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 29, (4), pp. 315-328
  • Tong Qiu and G. Zhang, 1997, "From a Classic Engineering Physics Problem to Modern Stealth Technology", Engineering Physics, 60, (2), pp. 54-56

Conference Proceedings

  • T. Pei and Tong Qiu, 2023, "Landslide susceptibility mapping using machine learning methods: a case study in Colorado Front Range, USA", E3S Web of Conf., pp. 4
  • M. Palese, T. Pei, A. Zarembski, Tong Qiu, Chaopeng Shen and J. Palese, 2023, "Risk assessment framework for statistical analysis of cut slopes using track inspection videos and satellite imagery", ASCE, pp. 10
  • T. Pei and Tong Qiu, 2023, "Landslide susceptibility mapping using machine learning methods: a case study in Colorado Front Range, USA", ASCE, pp. 10
  • T. Pei, J. Xiong and Tong Qiu, 2023, "A machine learning-based method with integrated physics knowledge for predicting bearing capacity of pile foundations", ASCE, University Park, United States, pp. 10
  • T. Pei, S. Nagendra, S. Manjunatha, G. He, Daniel Kifer, Tong Qiu and Chaopeng Shen, 2021, "Utilizing an interactive AI-empowered web portal for landslide labeling for establishing a landslide database in Washington State, USA", EGU, pp. 1
  • H. Hu, S. Prabhu, X. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2021, "Numerical Modeling of Grout Injection for Hybrid Bored Prestressed Concrete Cased Piles", ASME, pp. 100-111
  • T. Pei, Tong Qiu and Jeffrey A Laman, 2020, "A Numerical Investigation of Laterally Loaded Steel Fin Pile Foundations", ASME, pp. 7
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Tong Qiu, Ming Xiao and J. Nicks, 2020, "Numerical Evaluation of Long-term Performances of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Pier and Reinforced Soil Foundation", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu and J. Nicks, 2020, "Predictive Equation for Estimating Lateral Deformation of GRS Abutments", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • E. Kermani, S. Barzegari and Tong Qiu, 2020, "Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Simulations of Dynamic and Quasi-Static Axisymmetric Collapses of Granular Columns", ASCE, pp. 49-59
  • E. Kermani, S. Barzegari and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Simulation of quasi-static collapse of cylindrical granular columns, insight from continuum and discrete frameworks", pp. 1-8
  • G. Dai, X. Chang, Y. Wen and Tong Qiu, 2019, "A new temperature model for steel box girders in high speed railway bridges", pp. 1-10
  • G. Dai, P. Ma, S. Rao and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Dynamic characteristics of continuous slab track under non-steady thermal effects", pp. 1-10
  • A. Grant, A. Ahmadipur and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Effects of Particle Size on Impact Force from a Granular Sliding Mass on a Rigid Obstruction", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • S. Prabhu and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Effect of Particle Size on the High-Strain-Rate Response of Sand", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • B. Sheikh and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Modeling the Impact Force from a Dry Granular Flow Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • B. Sheikh and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Numerical Study of Quasi-Static to Dynamic Pullout Capacity of Anchors in Sand", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • B. Sheikh and Tong Qiu, 2019, "Velocity and Drag Force Distribution of Fluid Flow in Mono- and Binary-Sized Particular Particulate Porous Media", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang and Tong Qiu, 2018, "Wireless Monitoring System to Diagnose Problematic Trackbed: Case Study at Mud Spot", pp. 1-8
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and B. Kerchof, 2018, "Characterization of Ballast Particle Movement at Mud Spot", pp. 18-05139, 1-13
  • A. Ahmadipur and Tong Qiu, 2017, "Experimental Investigation of Effect of Soil Density and Inclination Angle on Impact Force from a Granular Sliding Mass on a Rigid Obstruction", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • E. Kermani and Tong Qiu, 2017, "Simulation of Seepage through Fixed Porous Media using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang and Tong Qiu, 2017, "Comparative Evaluation of Particle Movement in a Ballast Track Structure Stabilized with Biaxial and Multiaxial Geogrids", pp. 17-04365, 1-10
  • P. Kheiry, Mansour Solaimanian, Tong Qiu and I. Boz, 2017, "High-Frequency Shear and Young's Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Through Resonant Column Testing of Small-Scale Specimens", pp. 17-06822, 1-10
  • K. Doyle and Tong Qiu, 2016, "Piecewise-Linear Modeling of Combined Vacuum and Surcharge Preloading at the Second Bangkok International Airport", ASCE, pp. 1-8
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang and Tong Qiu, 2016, "Laboratory Investigation of Geogrid Reinforced Railroad Ballast Performance on Particle Movement by “SmartRock", pp. 1-8
  • H. Chen, H. Hu and Tong Qiu, 2016, "Review on Bearing Capacity and Seismic Analysis of Pre-stressed High-strength Concrete Piles", pp. 1-16
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and Y. Gao, 2016, "Study on Ballast Particle Movement at Different Locations beneath Crosstie using “SmartRock”", JRC, University Park, United States, pp. 8
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang, Tong Qiu and J. Kwon, 2016, "Effect of Geogrid on Railroad Ballast Studied by SmartRock", pp. 1-14
  • S. S. Liu, H. Huang and Tong Qiu, 2015, "Laboratory Development and Testing of “SMARTROCK” for Railroad Ballast using Discrete Element Modeling", JRC, (JRC2015-5694), pp. 1-6
  • K. Doyle, Aleksandra Radlinska and Tong Qiu, 2015, "Material Properties of Crushable Concrete for Use in Vehicle Anti-Ram Barriers", (Paper #15-4218), pp. 1-13
  • K. Doyle and Tong Qiu, 2014, "Piece-wise Linear Modeling of Combined Vacuum and Surcharge Preloading at the Second Bangkok International Airport", ASCE, pp. 122-130
  • Alavi Gharahbagh, Tong Qiu and J. Rostami, 2014, "Effect of Water Content on the Abrasivity of Granular Soils in Soft Ground Tunneling Applications", ASCE, pp. 485-494
  • E. Kermani, T. B. Li and Tong Qiu, 2014, "Discrete Element Method Simulation of Granular Column Collapse", ASCE, pp. 1-8
  • J. Park, Tong Qiu and Y. Kim, 2014, "A Field Investigation of Pullout Resistance of Steel Anchors in Rock, From Soil Behavior Fundamentals to Innovations in Geotechnical Engineering: Honoring Roy Olson", ASCE, pp. 609-616
  • Y. B. Huang and Tong Qiu, 2013, "Evaluation of Effective Soil Density in Resonant Column Tests", ASCE, pp. 685-693
  • Y Guadalupe-Torres, Y. B. Huang, Tong Qiu, C. D. P. Baxter and P. J. Fox, 2013, "Evaluation of Effective Density Concept in Calculating Small Strain Shear Modulus of Coarse Grained Soils from Shear Wave Velocity", pp. 1-2
  • Wei Chen, Tianbin Li and Tong Qiu, 2013, "Parametric Study of Earthquake-Induced Slope Deformations", ASCE, pp. 1216-1225
  • Tong Qiu, W. C. Kogelmann and K. Talebi, 2013, "Optimizing Design of Soil Mixing Equipment through COMSOL Simulations", pp. 1-3
  • Lynsey D. Reese, Tong Qiu, Daniel G. Linzell, Zoltan Rado and Sean Brennan, 2012, "Development of Landscape Vehicular Anti-ram Systems through Computational and Experimental Methods", pp. 1-10
  • Wei Chen and Tong Qiu, 2012, "Simulation of Earthquake-Induced Slope Deformation Using SPH Method", ASCE, pp. 556-565
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2011, "Numerical Simulations of Granular Materials using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", ASCE, pp. 157-164
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2011, "Simulation of Fluid Flow through Porous Media using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", ASCE, pp. 4195-4203
  • M. V. Gangone, M. J. Whelan, K. Janoyan, L. Minnetyan and Tong Qiu, 2010, "Wireless Sensor Performance Monitoring of an Innovative Bridge Design in New York State", IABMAS, pp. 1-7
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2010, "Coupled SPH-DEM Method for Fluid-Solid Interaction in Saturated Granular Materials", pp. 1-2
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2010, "Simulation of Pore-Scale Fluid Flow through Glass Beads using Lattice Boltzmann Method", ASCE, pp. 293-300
  • W. Chen and Tong Qiu, 2009, "Probabilistic Finite Strain Consolidation with Stochastic Soil Compression Index and Hydraulic Conductivity", ASCE, pp. 7-12
  • Tong Qiu, 2008, "Pore Fluid Induced Damping of Saturated Soil in Resonant Column Tests", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • Tong Qiu and Patrick Fox, 2008, "Effective Soil Density for Small Strain Shear Wave Propagation", ASCE, pp. 1-9
  • M. J. Whelan, K. D. Janoyan and Tong Qiu, 2008, "Integrated Monitoring of Wind Plant Systems", 6933, (69330F), pp. 1-3
  • Tong Qiu, Patrick Fox, K. D. Janoyan, J. P. Stewart and J. W. Wallace, 2003, "Response and Analysis of a Large Diameter Drilled Shaft Subjected to Lateral Loading", ASCE, pp. 613-624
  • J. Xiong, D. Cronmiller, Tong Qiu and P. Lipovsky, , "Susceptibility Mapping of Active Layer Detachments Using Machine Learning Techniques", pp. 10
  • A. Ahmadipur and Tong Qiu, , "Experimental Investigation of Effects of Sliding Distance on Impact Force from Granular Sliding Mass to a Rigid Obstruction", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • E. Kermani and Tong Qiu, , "Simulation of Quasi-Static Collapse of Granular Columns using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Tong Qiu, Ming Xiao and J. Nicks, , "Numerical Investigation of the Performance of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Piers under Axial Loading", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • M. Khosrojerdi, Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu and J. Nicks, , "Prediction Model for Estimating the Immediate Settlement of Foundation Placed on Reinforced Soil", ASCE, pp. 1-10
  • B. Kermani, Ming Xiao, Shelley M Stoffels and Tong Qiu, , "Magnitude and Rate of Migration of Fine Subgrade Soil into Granular Subbase under Flexible Pavement Due to Cyclic Traffic Loading", ASCE, pp. 1-10

Other

  • Ming Xiao, Tong Qiu, M. Khosrojerdi, P. Basu and J. L. Withiam, 2016, "Synthesis of the Service Limit State of Engineered Fills for Bridge Support", pp. 241
  • Tong Qiu, X. Cui and D. H. Chen, 2016, "Recent Advances in Constitutive and Numerical Methods for Sustainable Civil Infrastructures", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 16, (1)
  • Tong Qiu, Louis Ge and Darhao Chen, 2013, "Constitutive, Physical, and Numerical Modeling in Transportation Geotechnics", International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 13, (4)
  • Tong Qiu, 2005, "Theoretical and Numerical Investigations of the Effects of Pore Fluid on the Dynamic Behavior of Saturated Soils", pp. 220
  • Tong Qiu, 2002, "Finite Element Modeling of Lateral Loads on Large Diameter Drilled Shafts", pp. 130

Research Projects

  • June 2020 - May 2023, "Rural Railroad Safety Center," (Sponsor: Kansas State University).
  • January 2022 - August 2023, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Building a Landslide Inventory & Advanced Landslide Warning System in Pennsylvania," (Sponsor: COP: Department of Transportation).
  • July 2019 - June 2022, "Google AI Impact Challenge Grant: Landslide Database and Forecasting," (Sponsor: Tides Foundation, Google.org).
  • January 2021 - December 2022, "NNA Track 2: Collaborative Research: Planning for Infrastructure Resiliency and Adaptation amid Increasing Mass-Movement Risks across the Cryosphere," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • March 2015 - September 2021, "RSB/Collaborative Research: A Sequential Decision Framework to Support Trade Space Exploration of Multi-Hazard Resilient and Sustainable Building Designs," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • July 2015 - June 2021, "CAREER: Experimental, Numerical, and Case Studies of Landslide Mobility," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • July 2017 - July 2021, "Three-dimensional computational modeling of turbulent flow field, bed morphodynamics and liquefaction adjacent to munitions," (Sponsor: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
  • November 2018 - November 2020, "Quantification of Track Instabilities due to Ballast Movement at Special Locations using Integrated Sensor Networks," (Sponsor: Federal Railroad Administration).
  • July 2017 - June 2018, "Sensing Mechanism and Real Time (SMART) Computing for Granular Materials," (Sponsor: Institute for Cyber Science Seed Grant).

Honors and Awards

  • Best Presentation Award (2nd place), TriDurLE 2nd Annual Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, November 2022 - November 2022
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ASCE, April 2016
  • CAREER Award, National Science Foundation, January 2015
  • Teaching Excellence Award, School of Engineering, Clarkson University, May 2009
  • Excellent Paper Award, International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 2008

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