I-Hsuan Ho

GeoE 455-Geomechanics

GeoE 323-Engineering Geology

GeoE 455L-Geomechanics Labs

GeoE 484&485-Geological  Engineering Design

CE/ME 306 Fluid Mechanics

GeoE 493-4 Geological Engineering Selective Topic (Unsaturated Soil Mechanics)

CE/GEOE 412 Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics, Rock mechanics and Foundation Engineering)

Energy Geotechnics (Deep and Shallow Geothermal Energy)

Pavement Heating

Slope Stability

Computational Geomechanics

Load Reduction Methods for Buried Culverts

Unsaturated Soil Mechanics

Ground Improvement

Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

In Press:

1) Li, S., Han, Q., Ho, I. H., Ma, L., Wang, Q., and Yu, B. (2020). “Experimental and Numerical Analyses for Earth Pressure Distribution on High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnels.” Submitted to KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. (Accepted, SCI indexed, Corresponding Author).

2) Li, S., Yao, Y., Ho, I. H., Ma, L., Wang, Q., and Yu, B. (2020). “Coupled Effect of Expanded Polystyrene and Geogrid on Load Reduction for High-Filled Cutand-
    Cover Tunnels Using the Discrete Element Method.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE. (SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 2.45, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author). DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001683

3) Li, S., Han, G., Ho, I. H., Ma, L., Wang, Q., and Yu, B. (2020). “Coupled Effect of Cross-sectional shape and Load reduction for High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnels Considering Soil-Structure Interaction.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE. (SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 2.45, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author). DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001696

4) Ho, I. H. Li, S., and Ma, L. (2020). “OPTIMIZATION OF HYDRONIC HEATING PAVEMENT DESIGN USING GEOTHERMAL HOT WATER IN WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA.” Submitted to Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. (Under Review, EI indexed, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1).

Published:

(1) Ho, I. H. Li, S., and Ma, L. (2020). “Analysis of Partially Saturated Clayey Slopes Using Finite Element Method.” Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Springer. Vol. 56, No. 6, January, 2020 (SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 0.35. SCImago Journal Ranking: Q3). DOI:10.1007/s11204-020-09619-6

(2) Ma, L. Li, S. Ho, I. H., Zhou, P. Wang, Q. and Yu, B. (2020). “Method to Estimate Lateral Earth Pressure on High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnels.” KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering,  24, 975–987. (SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 1.435, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author). DOI:10.1007/s12205-020-1060-8

(3) Li, S. Yao. Y. X., Ho, I. H. Ma, L., Wang, Q. C. and Zhou, P. (2019). “Vertical Earth Pressure Design for High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnels.” Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Springer. (In Press, SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 0.35. SCImago Journal Ranking: Q3, Corresponding Author). DOI:10.1007/s11204-019-09588-5

(4) Li, S., Ho, I. H., Ma, L., Zhou, P., and Yu, B. (2019). “Modification of Vertical Earth Pressure Formulas for High Fill Cut-and-Cover Tunnels Using Experimental and Numerical Methods.” Mathematical Problems in Engineering. (SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 1.145, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author).DOI:10.1155/2019/8257157

(5) Li, S., Ho, I. H., Li, M., Yao, Y., and Wang, C. (2019). “Load Reduction on High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnel Using Discrete Element Method.” Computers and    Geotechnics, Vol 114. (SCI indexed, Impact Factor:3.345, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103149

(6) Ho, I. H. Li, S., and Abudureyimu, S. (2019). “Alternative hydronic pavement heating system using deep direct use of geothermal hot water.” Journal of Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol. 160, pp 194-208. SCI indexed, Impact Factor: 1.925, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.01.014.

(7) Ho, I. H., and Dickson, M. (2017). “Numerical Modeling of Heat Production for a Snow-Melting System Using Geothermal Energy.” Journal of Geomechanics for Energy and Environment. Vol. (10), pp 42-51. DOI: 10.1016/j.gete.2017.06.002. (SCI, Impact Factor: 1.278, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1)

(8) Ho, I. H. (2017). “Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis for Soil Slopes Stabilization Using Piles.” Geomechanics and Geoengineering, An International Journal. Vol. 12 (4). 234-249. DOI: 10.1080/17486025.2017.1347286. (EI, Impact Factor: 0.87, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1).  

(9) Ho, I. H. (2015). “Numerical Study of Slope Stabilizing Piles in Undrained Clayey Slopes with a Weak Thin Layer.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 15, No.5, 06014025. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000445. (SCI, Impact Factor: 2.332, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1).

(10) Ho, I. H. (2014). “Parametric Studies of Slope Stability Analyses Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Technique: Geometric Effect.” Journal of Geoengineering, Vol. 9, No.1, 33-43. DOI:10.6310/jog.2014.9(1).4. (EI Indexed, Q2).

(11) Ho, I. H., and Hsieh, C. C. (2013). “Numerical Modeling for Undrained Shear Strength of Clays Subjected to Different Plasticity Indexes.” Journal of Geoengineering, Vol. 8, No.3, 91-100. DOI:10.6310/jog.2013.8(3).3 (EI Indexed, Q2).

Under Reviews (Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers)

1) Ho, I. H., Chakradhar, R., and Ng, K., Li, S., Ma, L. (2019). “Numerical Analysis of Abutment Scour Using ABAQUS Considering Computational Fluid Dynamic.” Submitted to Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. (Under Review, SCI Indexed).

2) Li, S., Ho, I. H. Li, M. Yao, Y. and Wang, C. (2019). “ Optimization Design of Lining Structure for High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnels Considering Soil-Structure Interaction.” (Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Elsevier, SCI indexed, Impact Factor:2.418, SCImago Journal Ranking: Q1, Corresponding Author).

Conference

Ho, I. H. (2018). “Assessment of the Direct Use of Geothermal Hot Water for Snow-Melting Pavements in Western North Dakota Using Finite Element Method.” Geo Shanghai 2018, Shanghai, China, May. 27-30, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0011-0_8

Ho, I. H. (2017). “Slope Stability Analysis Subjected to Seepage Using Finite Element Method.” 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Seoul, Korea, Sept. 17-22, 2017.

Ho, I. H., and Dickson, M. (2017). “Analytical Solutions for Snow-Melting System Design for Pavements Using Shallow Geothermal Energy.” GeoMEast 2017, Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, July 15-19, 2017.

Ho, I. H., and Dickson, M. (2016). “Assessment of Geothermal Snow-Melting System Used in Cold Region Area.” The 1st International Conference on Energy Geotechnics ICEGT 2016. Keil, Germany, August 29-31 2016. DOI: 10.1201/b21938-20. (EI Indexed)

Ho, I. H. (2016). “Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis For Stabilizing Piles Used in Homogeneous Slopes.” 8AYGEC, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 3-5, 2016.

Ho, I. H., and Dickson, M. (2015).  “Assessment of Pavement Snow-Melting System Using Geothermal Energy in Cold Region.” 1st International Conference for Geo-Energy and Geo-Environmental, GeGe 2015, Hong Kong.

Ho, I. H. (2015). “An Advanced Two-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Applied in Pile-Stabilized Slopes.” SLOPE 2015, Bali, INDONESIA.

Ho, I. H. (2012). “Undrained Shear Strength of Normally Consolidated Clays with Different Plastic Properties.” GeoCongress 2012, ASCE, Oakland, CA. DOI:10.1061/9780784412121.248.

Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota, LIC#62821

Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 12/2009.

M.E. in Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA, 12/2004.

M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 06/2001.

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 01/1999.

Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant are available. Students who are interested in Energy Geotechnics, Computational Geomechanics and Geotechnical Enineering and have academic enthusiasm are welcomed to join in our research group.

Graduate Research Assistantship-Geotechnical Engineering

Multiple Ph.D.  and M.S level graduate research assistantships are available at the University of North Dakota. The assistantships may start as early as in Spring or Summer 2020. The assistantships are housed in the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering within the College of Engineering and Mines. The research project is led by Dr. I-Hsuan Ho. Background in geotechnical/geological/civil engineering related fields. The preference will be given to students who has expertise in finite element modeling, or other numerical modeling skills. Good writing skills are required. Students who are interested in working on alternative pavement heating, landslides, deeply-buried structures, soil-structure interaction and ground improvement are desired. Highly motivated, energetic individuals with an unparalleled work ethic are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions about the position can be directed to Prof. I-Hsuan Ho, Ph.D., Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering

Interested individuals should send a detailed CV (including GPA); 1-page cover letter summarizing research preparation and interests; TOEFL scores (if international applicant); copy of undergraduate or graduate transcripts and a list of three references to ihsuan.ho@und.edu

Dr. Ho currently has several international collaborations and working with visiting scholars

Dr. Sheng Li, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Gansu, China
Lecturer Li Ma, Lanzhou Institute of Technology, Lanzhou Gansu, China