Reese Department of Construction Management

College of Business

Intellectual Contributions

Dr. Fawad Niazi
Associate Professor of Construction Management

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PUBLICATIONS

Design Manual

  • Niazi, F.S. (2021), "Volume 1: CPT Interpretation – Estimation of Soil Properties," Indiana Department of Transportation, Joint Transportation Research Program Pub. No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/22. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317346

Book Chapter

  • Afzal, M.F. Ud Din, Javed, A., Rasool, A.M., and Niazi, F.S. (2023). Utilization of waste plastic bags to improve bitumen properties. ASCE Infrastructure Innovation & Adaption for a Sustainable & Resilient World (INSPIRE) 2023 (ISBN: 9780784485163): 450–458. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784485163

Journal Articles

  • Irfan, M., Rasool, A.M., Aziz, M., Ali, U., Niazi, F.S., and Uchimura, T. (2024). Development of wetting-drying curves from elastic wave velocities using a novel triaxial test apparatus. Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 46(2): 111 – 124: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2024-0006 (SJR: 0.248; IF: 0.8)
  • Qazi, A., Ali Rasool, M., Ahmad, I. Ali, M., and Niazi, F.S. (2024). Investigating the long-term behavior of creep and drying shrinkage of ambient-cured geopolymer concrete. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 89(4): 335-347: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2024.89.4.335 (SJR: 0.506; IF: 3.0)
  • Rasool, A.M., Niazi, F.S., Ahmed, T., and Aziz, M. (2023). A parametric investigation on effect of supporting arrangements on earth retention system. Geomechanics and Engineering, 33(5): 507–518: https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.5.507 (SJR: 0.550; IF: 2.4)
  • Ihsan, S., Saqib, S., Rashid, H.M.A., Niazi, F.S., and Qureshi, M.U. (2023). Predicting blast induced ground vibrations at limestone quarry from artificial neural network optimized by randomized and grid search cross validation, and comparative analyses with blast vibration predictor models. Geomechanics and Engineering, 35(2): 121–133: https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.35.2.121 (SJR: 0.550; IF: 2.4)
  • Niazi, F.S., Piñán-Llamas, A. and Fekadu, F. (2021). Investigating impact of chemical weathering on microstructures and mechanical properties of karstic limestone. Géotechnique Letters, 11(4): 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgele.21.00055
  • Niazi, F.S., Becker, P., Palmegiani, M. and Akhtar, K. Investigating the uncertainties in the pile capacity from load tests database. ICE Geotech. Eng. (under submission).
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. The chronicles and state-of-the-art of the CPT-based soil behavior type classification, Geotech. Geol. Eng. (under submission).
  • Niazi, F.S., Piñán-Llamas, A., and Akhtar, K. Lessons from the case history of a massive landslide dam. Special Issue: The role and impact of geofluids in geohazards 2020, Geofluids, Vol. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8840629
  • Niazi, F.S., and Wangensten-Oeye, K. (2020). Stacked pile solution for axial load-settlement analysis of driven piles in multi-layered soils, Can. Geotech. J., 57(6): 851–870. https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2018-0892
  • Niazi, F.S., Piñán-Llamas, A., Cholewa, C., and Amstutz, C. (2019). Liquid Limit determination of low to medium plasticity Indiana soils by hard base Casagrande percussion cup vs. BS fall-cone methods, Bull. Eng. Geol. Environ. Vol. 79: 2141-2158: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-019-01668-y
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2016). CPTu-based enhanced UniCone method for pile capacity. Engrg. Geol., 212: 21 – 34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2016.07.010
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2015). Elastic continuum solution of stacked pile model for axial load-displacement analysis. Geotech. Engrg. J. of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, 46(2), June 2015, ISSN 0046-5828: 20–28. http://seags.ait.asia/journals/seags-agssea-journal-june-2015/
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2015). Operational soil stiffness from back-analysis of pile load tests within elastic continuum framework. (Journal’s Promotional Paper) Geotech. Engrg. J. of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, 46(2), June 2015, ISSN 0046-5828: 1–19. http://seags.ait.asia/journals/seags-agssea-journal-june-2015/
  • Stark, T.D. and Niazi, F.S. (2015). Single and multi geosynthetic interface tests. Geotech. Geol. Eng., 33(5): 1351–1367. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-015-9906-4
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2014). Axial pile response of bi-directional O-cell loading from modified analytical elastic solution and downhole shear wave velocity. (Editor’s Choice Selection) Can. Geotech. J., 51(11): 1284–1302. https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/cgj-2013-0220
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2013). Cone penetration test based direct methods for evaluating static axial capacity of single piles: a state-of-the-art review. Geot. Geol. Eng., 31(4): 979–1009. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-013-9662-2
  • Niazi, F.S. (2013). A review of the design formulations for static axial response of deep foundations from CPT data (1st Runner-up Paper: 11th Annual DFI Student Paper Competition) J. Deep Found. Inst., 7(2): 58–78. https://doi.org/10.1179/dfi.2013.7.2.005
  • Niazi, F.S. (2013). Discussion: Cai et al. (2011). Evaluation of Pile Bearing Capacity from Piezocone Penetration Test Data in Soft Jiangsu Quaternary Clay Deposits. Mar. Geores. Geotechnol., 33(1): 67–71. https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2013.784837
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2010). Evaluation of EURIPIDES pile load tests response from CPT results. Int. J. Geoeng. Case Hist., 1(4): 367–386. https://www.geocasehistoriesjournal.org/pub/article/view/IJGCH_1_4_3
  • Mayne, P.W. and Niazi, F.S. (2009). Evaluating axial elastic pile response from cone penetration tests (2009 Michael O'Neill Lecture). J. Deep Found. Inst., 3(1): 3–12. https://doi.org/10.1179/dfi.2009.001
 

Peer-reviewed Conference Papers

  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. Synergizing Subsurface Enigmas: Cognitive Analytics in Harmony with Cone Penetration Testing for the Dawn of Intelligent Geotechnics. ASCE 2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience (manuscript accepted).
  • Pinan-Llamas, A., and Niazi, F.S. (2024) Evaluating the degradability of non-argillaceous porous rock, Proceedings: 17th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XVII PCSMGE) and 2nd Latin-American Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), La Serena Chile. https://www.issmge.org/publications/publication/evaluating-the-degradability-of-non-argillaceous-porous-rock
  • Niazi, F. S., Pinan-Llamas, A., and Sulaman, B. (2022). Revisiting the liquid limit determinations using the Casagrande percussion cup vs. the fall cone devices. ASCE Annual GeoCongress 2022 https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484036.016
  • Pinan-Llamas, A., Niazi, F.S., Amstutz, C. and Brown, Z. (2020). Characterization of the microstructural components and corrosion-induced changes in the mechanical properties of oolitic limestone, 2nd International Conference on Energy Geotechnics (ICEGT 2020), E3S Web of Conferences 205 (2020), (Article No. 03011), (Section: Hydraulic Fracturing and Unconventional Hydrocarbons), 7p: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202020503011
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2019) "Modeling of shear stiffness degradation from back analysis of pile load tests within analytical elastic closed-form solution." IS-Glasgow 2019: 7th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, E3S Web of Conferences 92  (2019), (Article No. 13002): https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20199213002
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2018) Deep foundation analysis from cone penetrometers – a reappraisal. Int. Found. Congress & Equipment Expo. (IFCEE 2018), Installation, testing, and analysis of deep foundations (GSP 294), ASCE. Vol. 2: 53–62.
  • Mayne, P.W. and Niazi, F.S. (2017). Recent developments and applications in field investigations for deep foundations (Keynote Lecture), Proc., 3rd Bolivian Conference on Deep Foundations, Univ. Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Omnipress, Vol. 1: 141–159.
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne, P.W. (2015). Enhanced UniCone expressions for axial pile capacity evaluation from piezocone tests, The 2015 Int. Found. Congress & Equipment Expo. (IFCEE 2015): 202–216.
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne P.W. and Woeller, D.J. (2014). Pile axial load-displacement response from geophysical component of seismic CPT. 3rd Int. Symp. on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT'14, Las Vegas: 1103–1111.
  • Niazi, F.S. (2013). An update on pile-CPTu direct correlations. Proc. 13th Triennial Int. Conf. (ASCE COPRI PORTS'13) 1985–1996 (Award Winning Paper).
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne P.W. and Woeller, D.J. (2013). Axial response of driven piles in clays from seismic piezocone tests. Geotech. Geophy. Site Characterization (Proc. ISC'4, Pernambuco, Brazil), Vol. 2, CRC Press – Tyler and Francis Group, London: 1115–1121.
  • Niazi, F.S. and Mayne P.W. (2012). Field stiffness reduction evaluations from back-analysis of pile load tests. GeoCongress 2012, (GSP 225, Oakland, CA), ASCE, Reston, Virginia: 155–160.
  • Niazi, F.S. (2011). Axial pile displacement evaluations from seismic piezocone data and back-analysis of load tests. Proc. DFI 36th Annual Conf. Deep Found., Boston, MA: 191–200 (Award Winning Paper).
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne, P.W. and Woeller, D.J. (2011). Calibration of hybrid SCE-CSSM analytical model for piezocone penetration in clays. Proc. 14th Pan-American Conf. Soil Mech. Geotech. Eng. and the 64th Can. Geotech. Conf., Vol. 3: 2045–2052 (Award Winning Paper).
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne, P.W. and Wang, Y. (2011). Statistical analysis of cone penetration tests and soil engineering parameters at the National Geotechnical Experimentation clay site, Texas A&M Univ. GSP No. 211, Reston, VA (ISBN 9780784411650): 2998–3007.
  • Niazi, F.S., and Akhtar, K. (2011). Application of case history based investigations for the stability study of a recent landslide dam, Proc., 14th Pan-American Conf. on Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engrg. and the 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conf., Vol. 1: 575–582.
  • Mayne P.W., Niazi, F.S. and Woeller, D.J. (2010). Drilled shaft response in piedmont residuum using elastic continuum analysis and seismic piezocone tests. Proc. GeoShanghai 2010 Deep Found. and Geotech. ln-Situ Testing (GSP 205), ASCE, Reston, Virginia: 200–205.
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne, P.W. and Woeller, D.J. (2010). Review of CPT-based methods for response evaluation of driven piles in dense sands. Proc. Int. Conf. on Geotech. Eng. Pakistan: 259–266.
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne, P.W. & Woeller, D.J. (2010). Case history of axial pile capacity and load-settlement response by SCPTu. Proc. 2nd Int. Symp. on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'10). Huntington Beach, Vol. 3: 9–16.
  • Niazi, F.S., Rehman, H. and Akram, T. (2010). Application of electrical resistivity for subsurface characterization of Hattian Bala landslide dam. GeoFlorida 2010 Conf., the Annual Geo-Congress of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, Reston, VA (ISBN: 978-0-7844-1095-0): 480–489.
  • Niazi, F.S., Mayne, P.W. and Woeller, D.J. (2010). Drilled shaft O-Cell response at Golden Ears Bridge from seismic cone tests. The Art of Foundation Engineering Practice: ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication Honoring Clyde Baker (Invited Paper) (GSP No. 198), Reston, VA (ISBN 13 978-0-7844-1093-6): 452–469.
  • Niazi, F.S., Akram, T., and Haider, S. (2009). Seepage assessment of earthquake-triggered Hattian Bala landslide dam using hydrological data. Proc., 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conf. and 10th Joint CGS/IAH–CNC Conf. (GeoHalifax 2009), Halifax: 1141–1148.
 

INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

Podium Presentations

  • State of Practice for Specifying and Repairing Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls, a presentation on the findings of Summer Research Award to the College of Business faculty, Lamar University – October 2026
  • Data-Embedded Flipped Mastery: Transforming Assessment and Proficiency in Light Construction Material and Methods Course. Excellence in Assessment Grant Symposium organized by The Data, Analytics, Reporting, and Assessment (DARpA), Lamar University – April 2026
  • Evaluating the degradability of non-argillaceous porous rock, 17th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XVII PCSMGE) and 2nd Latin-American Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), La Serena Chile – Nov 2024
  • Revisiting the liquid limit determinations using the Casagrande percussion cup vs. the fall cone devices, ASCE Annual GeoCongress 2022 – Mar 2022
  • Modeling of shear stiffness degradation from back analysis of pile load tests within analytical elastic closed-form solution. IS-Glasgow 2019: 7th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials – Jun 2019
  • Introduction to "Engineering projects in community service (EPICS) program" presented to the faculty of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne – Aug 2018
  • Revamping fundamentals of geo-engineering education. Proposal Concept Presentation at the 2018 USUCGER Early Career Geotechnical Faculty Workshop, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA – May 2018
  • Deep foundation analysis from cone penetrometers – a reappraisal. Int. Found. Congress & Equipment Expo. (IFCEE 2018) – Mar 2018
  • Pile capacity prediction from piezocone data. ASCE Northeast Branch, Indiana Section of Region 4, Fort Wayne, IN – Jan 2016
  • Enhanced UniCone expressions for axial pile capacity evaluation from piezocone tests. The 2015 International Foundations Congress & Equipment Exposition (IFCEE 2015), San Antonio – Mar 2015
  • An update on pile-CPTu correlations. ASCE COPRI PORTS'13, Seattle, WA – Aug 2013
  • Field stiffness reduction evaluations from back-analysis of pile load tests. ASCE GeoCongress 2012, Oakland, CA – Mar 2012
  • Axial pile displacement evaluations from seismic piezocone data and back-analysis of load tests. DFI 36th Annual Conf. on Deep Foundations, Boston, MA – Oct 2011
  • Calibration of hybrid SCE-CSSM analytical model for piezocone penetration in clays. 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conf., Toronto, Ontario – Oct 2011
  • Statistical analysis of cone penetration tests and soil engineering parameters at the national geotechnical experimentation clay site, Texas A&M Univ. ASCE Geo-Congress (Geo-Frontiers 2011), Dallas, TX – Mar 2011
  • Application of electrical resistivity for subsurface characterization of Hattian Bala landslide dam. ASCE Geo-Congress, (Geo-Florida 2010), West Palm Beach, FL – Feb 2010

Poster Presentations

  • Correlation between Hard Base Casagrande Percussion Cup and BS Fall-cone Based Liquid Limit Determination of Plastic Soils (advisor for undergraduate student: Clare Cholewa), 23rd PFW Research & Creative Endeavor Symposium – Mar 2020
  • Evaluating Uncertainties in Interpreting the Failure Load from Static Axial Pile Load Tests (Advisor for undergraduate student: Maria Palmegiani), 2020 ASCE GeoPoster Competition – Feb 2020
  • Revamping fundamentals of geo-engineering education. 2018 USUCGER Early Career Geotechnical Faculty Workshop, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA – May 2018
  • Static axial pile foundation response using seismic piezocone data. 17th Annual George F. Sowers Symposium 2014 – May 2014
  • Holistic approach to axial pile design and analysis from seismic piezocone data. 16th Annual George F. Sowers Symposium 2013 – May 2013
  • Holistic approach to axial pile design and analysis from seismic piezocone data. CEE Fall Information Session Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA – Nov 2012
  • Calibration of hybrid SCE-CSSM analytical model for piezocone penetration in clays. SAIC Georgia Tech Student Paper Awards Banquet, Atlanta, GA – Nov 2011
  • Application of case history based investigations for the stability study of a recent landslide dam. 64th Can. Geotech. Conf., Toronto, Ontario – Oct 2011
  • Axial pile foundation response from seismic piezocone tests. 14th Annual George F. Sowers Symposium 2011 – May 2011
  • Axial pile foundation response from seismic piezocone tests. ASCE GeoCongress (Geo-Frontiers 2011), Dallas, TX – Mar 2011
  • Axial pile foundation response from seismic piezocone tests. Georgia Tech Research and Innovative Conf. 2011, Atlanta, GA – Feb 2011
  • Case history of axial pile capacity and load-settlement response by SCPTu. 2nd International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'10). Huntington Beach, CA – May 2010
  • Evaluation of EURIPIDES pile load tests response from seismic piezocone test results. ASCE GeoCongress (Geo-Florida 2010), West Palm Beach, FL – Feb 2010
  • Evaluation of EURIPIDES pile load tests response from seismic piezocone test results. Georgia Tech Research and Innovative Conf. 2010, Atlanta, GA – Feb 2010
  • Seepage assessment of earthquake-triggered Hattian Bala landslide dam using hydrological data. 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conf., Halifax, NS – Sep 2009
  • Evaluating axial elastic pile response from cone penetration test. 12th Annual George F. Sowers Symposium 2009 – May 2009
  • Stability study of Hattian Bala landslide dam. at Open House, National University of Sciences and Technology, Risalpur, Pakistan – Mar 2007