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Chapters in Books and Textbooks:
1) Bathurst, R.J., Hatami, K. and Alfaro, M.C. (2012). Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls and Slopes: Seismic Aspects. Chapter 14 in Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering, 2nd Edition (S.K. Shukla - Editor), Thomas Telford Ltd., London, UK, 61pp.
2) Bergado, D.T., Chai, J.C., Alfaro, M.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1994). Improvement Techniques of Soft Ground in Subsiding and Lowland Environment. A.A. Balkema Publishers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 222p.
Refereed Scientific Journals
1) Batenipour, H., Alfaro, M.C., Kurz, D. and Graham, J. (2013). Deformations and Ground Temperatures at a Road Embankment in Northern Canada. Canadian Geotechnical Journal (In Review).
2) Alfaro, M.C. and Pathak, Y.P. (2012). Laboratory Performance of Geogrid-Reinforced Soils Subjected to Freezing and Thawing. ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal (DOI: 10.1520/GTJ103101).
3) Regehr, J., Milligan, C., Montufar, J., and Alfaro, M.C. (2012). Review of Effectiveness and Costs of Strategies to Improve Roadbed Stability in Permafrost Regions. ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering. doi: 10.1061/ (ASCE)CR.1943-5495.0000054.
4) Thiessen, K.J., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2011). Measuring the Load-Deformation Response of Rockfill Columns by a Full-Scale Test on Natural Riverbank. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 48:7, 1032-1043.
5) Kim, C.S. and Alfaro, M.C. (2010). Displacement-Based Analysis of Shear Mobilization in Rockfill Column-Stabilized Riverbanks. Computers and Geotechnics (Revisions required).
6) Abdulrazaq, W.F., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2010). Evaluating Stability of Riverbanks Reinforced with Rockfill Columns. Lowland Technology International Journal 12:2, 1-8.
7) Pathak, Y.P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2010). Wetting-Drying Behaviour of Geogrid-Reinforced Clay under Working Load Conditions. Geosynthetics International Journal 17:2, 144-156.
8) Poungchompu, P., Hayashi, S., Suetsugu, D., Du, Y.J. and Alfaro, M.C. (2010). Performance of Raft and Pile Foundation on Soft Ariake Clay Ground. Lowland Technology International 12:1, 41-46.
9) Alfaro, M.C., Ciro, G.A., Thiessen, K.J. and Ng, T. (2009). A Case Study of Degrading Permafrost Beneath a Road Embankment. ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering 23:3, 93-111.
10) Alfaro, M.C., Blatz, J.A., Abdulrazaq, W.F. and Kim, C.S. (2009). Evaluating Shear Mobilization in Rockfill Columns for Riverbank Stabilization. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46:8, 976-986.
11) Graham, J., Franklin, K., Alfaro, M.C. and Worthley, J. (2007). Degradation of Shaley Limestone Riprap. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 44:11, 1265-1272.
12) Alfaro, M.C., Blatz, J.A. and Graham, J. (2006). Geosynthetic Reinforcement for Embankments Over Degrading Discontinuous Permafrost Subjected to Prestressing. Lowland Technology International Journal 8:1, 47-54.
13) Krahn, T., Blatz, J.A., Alfaro, M.C. and Bathurst, R.J. (2006). Large Scale Interface Testing of Sandbag Dyke Materials. Geosynthetics International Journal 14:2, 119-126.
14) Alfaro, M.C. and Pathak, Y.P. (2005). Dilatant Stresses at the Interface Between Granular Fills and Geogrid Strip Reinforcements. Geosynthetics International Journal 12:5, 239-252 (Runner-up for Best Paper Award).
15) Garinger, B., Alfaro, M.C., Graham, J., Dubois, D. and Man, A. (2004). Instability of Dykes at Seven Sisters Generating Station. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 41:5, 959-971.
16) Graham, J., Alfaro, M.C. and Ferris, G. (2004). Compression and Strength of Dense Sand at High Pressures and Elevated Temperatures. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 41:6, 1206-1212.
17) Alfaro, M.C. and Wong, R.C.K. (2001). Laboratory Studies on Fracturing of Low-Permeability Soils. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 38:2, 303-315.
18) Wong, R.C.K. and Alfaro, M.C. (2001). Fracturing in Low-Permeability Soils for Remediation of Contaminated Ground. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 38:2, 316-327.
19) Graham, J., Tanaka, N., Crilly, T. and Alfaro, M.C. (2001). Modified Cam Clay Modelling of Temperature Effects in Clays. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 38:3, 608-621.
20) Alfaro, M.C., Hayashi, S., Miura, N., and Bergado, D.T. (1997). Deformation of Reinforced Soil Wall-Embankment System on Soft Clay Foundation. Soils and Foundations 37:4, 33-46.
21) Alfaro, M.C., Hayashi, S., Miura, N. and Watanabe, K. (1995). Pullout Interaction Mechanism of Geogrid Strip Reinforcement. Geosynthetics International Journal 2:4, 679-698.
22) Alfaro, M.C., Miura, N. and Bergado, D.T. (1995). Soil-Geogrid Reinforcement Interaction by Pullout and Direct Shear Tests. ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal 18:2, 157-167.
23) Bergado, D.T., Shivashankar, R., Alfaro, M.C., Chai, J.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1993). Interaction Behaviour of Steel Grid Reinforcements in a Clayey Sand. Geotechnique 43:4, 589-600.
24) Bergado, D.T., Alfaro, M.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1993). Improvement of Soft Bangkok Clay Using Vertical Drains. Geotextiles and Geomembranes 12:7, 615-663.
25) Bergado, D.T., Mukherjee, K., Alfaro, M.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1993). Prediction of Vertical Drain Performance by the Finite-Element Method. Geotextiles and Geomembranes 12:6, 567-586.
26) Bergado, D.T., Macatol, K.C., Amin, N.U., Chai, J.C., Alfaro, M.C. and Anderson L.R. (1993). Interaction of Lateritic Soil and Steel Grid Reinforcement. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 30:2, 376-384.
27) Bergado, D.T., Lo, K.H., Chai, J.C., Shivashankar, R., Alfaro, M.C. and Anderson, L.R. (1992). Pullout Tests Using Steel Geogrids Reinforcements with Low-Quality Backfill. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 118:7, 1047-1063.
28) Bergado, D.T., Enriquez, A.S., Sampaco, C.L., Alfaro, M.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1992). Inverse Analysis of Geotechnical Parameters on Improved Soft Bangkok Clay. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering 118:7, 1012-1030.
29) Bergado, D.T., Alfaro, M.C. and Chai, J.C. (1991). The Granular Pile: Its Present State and Future Prospects for Improvement of Soft Bangkok Clay. SEAGS Geotechnical Engineering Journal 22:2, 143-175.
30) Bergado, D.T., Shivashankar, R., Sampaco, C.L., Alfaro, M.C. and Anderson, L.R. (1991). Behavior of a Welded Wire Wall with Poor Quality Cohesive-Frictional Backfills on Soft Bangkok Clay (A Case Study). Canadian Geotechnical Journal 28:6, 860-880.
31) Bergado, D.T., Asakami, H., Alfaro, M.C. and Balasubramaniam, A.S. (1991). Smear Effects due to Vertical Band Drains on Soft Bangkok Clay, ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering 117:10, 1509-1530.
32) Bergado, D.T., Chong, K.C., Daria, P.A.M. and Alfaro, M.C. (1990). Deformability and Consolidation Characteristics of Soft Bangkok Clay by the Screw Plate Tests, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 27:5, 531-545.
Conference Publications
1) Flynn, D., Alfaro, M., Graham, J. and Fiebelkorn, J. (2013). Four-Year Performance of an Instrumented Highway Embankment on Degrading Permafrost. Proc. 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal (Proc. in CD).
2) De Guzman, E.M. and Alfaro, M. (2013). Engineering Characteristics of Peat Deposits in Northern Manitoba. Proc. 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal (Proc. in CD).
3) De Guzman, E.M. and Alfaro, M. (2013). Performance of Highway Embankment on Peat Deposits Constructed under Winter Conditions. Proc. 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal (Proc. in CD).
4) Batenipour H., Alfaro M. and Graham J. (2012). Segregation Potential from a Highway Embankment on Thawed Permafrost. Proc. 2012 Cold Regions Engineering Conference, Quebec City, 114-123.
5) Kurz, D., Alfaro, M., Graham, J. and Batenipour, H. (2012). Thermal Modeling of an Instrumented Highway Embankment on Degraded Permafrost, Proc. 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, MB (Proceedings in CD).
6) Kurz, D., Alfaro, M., Bartley, G. and Graham, J. (2012). Thermal Conductivity of Clay and Peat Samples from Northern Manitoba, Proc. 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg(Proc. in CD) .
7) Mohidin, N. and Alfaro, M. (2012). Investigating embankment deformations using transparent soil. Proc. 65th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg (Proc. in CD).
8) Batenipour H., Alfaro M., Graham J. (2011). Deformations of an Embankment on Degraded Permafrost. Pan-American CGS Geotechnical Conference, Toronto, 8 pages.
9) Mohidin N. and Alfaro M. (2011). Pullout and Direct Shear Behavior of Geocell Reinforcements. Pan-American CGS Geotechnical Conference, Toronto, 8 pages.
10) Batenipour H., Kurz D.R., Alfaro M., Graham J. and Kalynuk K. (2010). Results from an Instrumented Highway Embankment on Degraded Permafrost. Proc. 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 6th Canadian Permafrost Conference, Calgary, 512-519.
11) Mohidin N., Alfaro M., and Masirin M.I.M., 2010. Development of Transparent Clay for Laboratory Model Tests. Proc. 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 6th Canadian Permafrost Conference. Calgary, 127-133.
12) Mohidin, N. and Alfaro, M. (2010). Consolidation Characteristics of Synthetic Transparent Soil. Proc. 1st Makassar International Conference on Civil Engineering, Makassar, Indonesia (Proceedings in CD).
13) Alfaro, M., Batenipour, H., Kurz, D.R., Graham, J. and Ng, T.N.S. (2009). Highway Embankments on Degrading and Degraded Permafrost. Proc. 17th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt (Proceedings in CD).
14) Batenipour, H., Kurz, D.R., Alfaro, M., Graham, J. and Ng, T.N.S. (2009). Highway Embankment on Degrading Permafrost. Proc. 4th Conference on Cold Regions Engineering, Duluth, Minnesota, 512-521.
15) Kurz, D.R., Alfaro, M. and Bannister, K. (2009). Thermal Numerical Modeling of Transmission Tower Foundations in Northern Manitoba. Proc. 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Halifax, NS, 1028-1034.
16) Batenipour, H., Kurz, D.R., Alfaro, M. and Graham, J. (2009). Effect of Temperature on the 1-D Behaviour of Plastic Clay. Proc. 62nd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Halifax, NS, 47-52.
17) Alfaro, M.C., Blatz, J.A., and Graham, J. (2008). Refining Geotechnical Engineering Education. Proc. 61st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Edmonton, AB (Proceedings in CD).
18) Thiessen, K.J., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2008). Monitoring Results from a Full-Scale Field Test of Rockfill Columns. Proc. 61st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Edmonton, AB (Proceedings in CD).
19) Graham, J., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2008). Natural Processes and Strength Degradation. Proc. 8th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomechanics, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada (Proceedings in Press).
20) Alfaro, M.C., Pathak, Y.P. and Ng, T. (2007). Assessing the Effect of Environmental Loading on Geogrid-Reinforced Slope with Expansive Clay. Proc. 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, ON (Proceedings in CD).
21) Abdulrazaq, W.F., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2007). A Study on Soil-Cement Columns for Stabilizing Riverbanks. Proc. 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, ON (Proceedings in CD).
22) Thiessen K.J., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2007). Design of a Full-Scale Field Test Rockfilled Columns. Proc. 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, Ontario (Proceedings in CD).
23) Abdulrazaq, W.F., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2006). Effects of Rockfill Column Geometry and Layout for Stabilizing Natural Riverbanks. Proc. 59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Vancouver, BC (Proceedings in CD).
24) Ciro, G.A. and Alfaro, M.C. (2006). Adaptation Strategies for Road Embankments on Permafrost Affected by Climate Change. Proc. 2nd EIC Climate Change Conference, Ottawa, ON (Proceedings in CD).
25) Pathak, Y.P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2006). Deformation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Clay Subjected to Wetting-Drying. Proc. 8th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Yokohama, Japan (Proceedings in CD).
26) Watanabe, K., Kumada, T., Ogata, T. and Alfaro, M.C. (2006). Use of Geogrid for Surface Protection of a Reinforced Slope. Proc. 8th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Yokohama, Japan (Proceedings in CD).
27) Abdulrazaq, W.F., Kim, C.S., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2006). Effects of Low Level Cementation in Rockfill Columns for Riverbank Stabilization. Proc. 2006 International Symposium of Lowland Technology, Saga, Japan (Proceedings in CD).
28) Pathak, Y.P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2006). Numerical Analysis of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Clay Slope Subjected to Wetting. Proc. 2006 International Symposium of Lowland Technology, Saga, Japan (Proceedings in CD).
29) Hino, T., Alfaro, M.C., Shimoyama, S., Yamanaka, T. and Imamura, K. (2006). Physico-Chemical Investigation on Soft Clay Foundation Improved with Deep Mixing Method. Proc. 2006 International Symposium of Lowland Technology, Saga, Japan (Proceedings in CD).
30) Pathak, Y.P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2005). Laboratory Simulation of the Behaviour of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Clay under Seasonal Wetting-Drying Cycles. Geo-Frontiers 2005 Conference, Austin, Texas.
31) Alfaro, M.C. and Becker, D.E. (2005). Limit States Design for Geotechnical Engineering: A Canadian Perspective (Keynote Paper). Proc. 11th International Convention of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines. (Proceedings in CD).
32) Graham, J., Man, A., Alfaro, M.C., Blatz, J.A., and Van Gulck, J. (2005). Gypsum Cementation and Yielding in Plastic Clay. Proc. 16th International Conference in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Osaka, Japan.
33) Pathak, Y.P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2005). Behaviour of Geogrid-Reinforced Clay Under Wetting-Drying Cycle. Proc. 58th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Saskatoon, SK (Proc. in CD).
34) Ciro, G.A. and Alfaro, M.C. (2005). Modeling of Ground Thermal Regime in Degrading Permafrost Beneath Road Embankments. Proc. 58th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Saskatoon, SK (Proceedings in CD).
35) Abdulrazaq, W.F., Kim, C.S., Alfaro, M.C. and Blatz, J.A. (2005). Shear Mobilization of Rockfill Columns for Riverbank Stabilization. Proc. 58th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Saskatoon, SK (Proceedings in CD).
36) Rahman, M. and Alfaro, M.C. (2004). Degradation of Polyester Geotextiles in Alkaline Solutions under Applied Loading. Proc. 57th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Quebec City, Quebec (Proceedings in CD).
37) Blatz, J.A., Krahn, T., Bathurst, R.J. and Alfaro, M.C. (2004). Interface Friction Test Using a Large Scale Direct Shear Apparatus. Proc. 57th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Quebec City, Quebec (Proceedings in CD).
38) Bathurst, R.J., Alfaro, M.C. and Hatami, K. (2004). Pseudo-Static Seismic Design of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls. Asian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Manila, Philippines, Vol. 2, 149-159.
39) Pathak, Y.P., Alfaro, M.C., and Detournay, C. (2003). Wetting-Induced Deformation of Geosynthetic Reinforced Slopes with Expansive Soils. 56th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vol. 1, 266-273.
40) Armstrong, R. and Alfaro, M.C. (2003). Reduction of Seismic-Induced Pressures on Rigid Retaining Structures Using Compressible Inclusions: A Numerical Study. 56th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vol. 2, 500-505.
41) Franklin, K., Graham, J., Alfaro, M.C., and Wortley, J. (2003). Assessment of Degradation of Shaley Limestone Riprap. 56th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vol. 2, 762-769.
42) Man, A., Graham, J., Alfaro, M.C., and Goh, T.B. (2003). Changes in Clay Behaviour Produced by Seepage Under a Water Retention Dyke. 56th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vol. 2, 770-707.
43) Man, A., Garinger, B., Alfaro, M.C., Graham, J., and Goh, T.B. (2003). Effect of Pore Fluid Chemistry on the Triaxial Behavior of a High Plastic Clay. Symposium on Geotechnical Engineering for Geoenvironmental Applications, Vancouver, British Columbia, 39-46.
44) Alfaro, M.C. and Wong, R.C.K. (2003). Correlation between Air Permeability and Biodegradation in Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil Columns by X-Ray Computerized Tomography (CT). International Workshop on X-Ray CT for Geomaterials, Kumamoto, Japan, 165-171.
45) Wong, R.C.K. and Alfaro, M.C. (2003). Fractal Dimension Analysis of Shales using X-Ray Computerized Tomography (CT). International Workshop on X-Ray CT for Geomaterials, Kumamoto, Japan, 239-243.
46) Alfaro, M.C., Blatz, J.A. and Graham, J. (2003). Environmental Processes, Groundwater, and Slope Instability. 12th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Boston, MA, USA, 2451-2458.
47) Alfaro, M.C., Garinger, B., Graham, J. and Dubois, D. (2002). Water Retention Dikes on Plastic Clay in Manitoba, Canada. International Symposium on Lowland Technology, Saga, Japan, 133-138.
48) Hillius, P. and Alfaro, M.C. (2002). Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Vertical Drains on Thawed Foundation Soil. International Symposium on Lowland Technology, Saga, Japan, 205-210.
49) Garinger, B., Man, A., Alfaro, M.C., Graham, J., Goh, T.B. and Dubois, D. (2002). Physicochemical Investigation of the Foundation at Seven Sisters Dykes. 55th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, 1293-1300.
50) Garinger, B., Alfaro, M.C., Graham, J. and Dubois, D. (2001). Stability of Dykes at Seven Sisters Generating Station.
54th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 259-265.
51) Graham, J., Ferris, G. and Alfaro, M.C. (2001). Elastic-Plastic Deformation of Dense Sand at High Pressure and Elevated Temperature. 54th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 298-605.
52) Alfaro, M.C. and Wong, R.C.K. (2001). Some Applications of Computerized Tomography (CT) in Experimental Geotechnics. 15th International Conference in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 1, 337-342.
53) Graham, J., Blatz, J., Alfaro, M.C. and Sivakumar, V. (2001). Behavioural Influence of Specimen Preparation Methods for Unsaturated Plastic Compacted Clays. 15th International Conference in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 1, 633-638.
54) Alfaro, M.C. (1998). Behavior of Reinforced Soil Structures. Short Course on Soft Ground Improvement: Design, Analysis, and Current Researches (Bergado and Miura - Editors), Bangkok, Thailand, 75-90.
55) Bathurst, R.J., Cai, Z., Alfaro, M.C. and Pelletier, M. (1997). Seismic Design Issues for Geosynthetic Reinforced Segmental Retaining Walls ( Keynote Paper). International Symposium on Mechanically Stabilized Backfill (Wu - Editor), Denver, CO, USA, 79-97.
56) Bathurst, R.J. and Alfaro, M.C. (1997). Review of Seismic Design, Analysis and Performance for Geosynthetic Reinforced Walls, Slopes and Embankments (Keynote Paper). International Symposium on Earth Reinforcement (Ochiai et al - Editors), Fukuoka, Japan, 887-918.
57) Alfaro, M.C., Hayashi, S. and Miura, N. (1997). Effects of Reinforcement Rigidity on the Behavior of Reinforced Wall-Embankment System on Soft Ground. International Symposium on Earth Reinforcement (Ochiai et al - Editors), Fukuoka, Japan, 185-190.