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Research Interests
Proessor Finno combines theory and practice to reconcile full-scale field performance of geotechnical structures with analytical and numerical predictions. In particular, his research interests include full-scale performance of deep excavations and tunnels, adaptive management methods in geotechnical engineering, numerical analysis, inverse analysis techniques, failure processes in soil, small strain behavior of clays and non-destructive testing of deep foundations.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Civil Engineering, PhD, Stanford University
… → 1983
Geotechnical Engineering, MSCE, Stanford University
… → 1976
Civil Engineering, BS, University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 1975
Research interests keywords
- Combining theory and practice to reconcile full-scale field performance with analytical and numerical predictions
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Grants
- 19 Finished
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Collaborative Research: RAPID: Spatial variability of small-strain stiffness, Go, and effects on ground movements related to geotechnical construction
Finno, R. J. (PD/PI)
8/1/18 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
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RAPID: Adaptive management of geotechnical construction in urban areas
Finno, R. J. (PD/PI)
12/1/15 → 11/30/17
Project: Research project
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REU Supplement for GOALI: Strength Loss in Clays During Earthquake and Other Cyclic Loading
Finno, R. J. (PD/PI)
9/1/14 → 8/31/18
Project: Research project
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GOALI: Strength Loss in Clays During Earthquake and Other Cyclic Loading
Finno, R. J. (PD/PI) & Buscarnera, G. (Co-PD/PI)
9/1/14 → 8/31/18
Project: Research project
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GOALI: Effects of Gas in Design and Verification of Blast Densification of Liquefiable Sands
Finno, R. J. (PD/PI)
9/1/12 → 8/31/15
Project: Research project
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Effect of Partial Drainage on Optimized Parameters Based on Deformations of a Deep Supported Excavation
Kim, S. & Finno, R. J., 2024, Geotechnical Special Publication. Evans, T. M., Stark, N. & Chang, S. (eds.). GSP 350 ed. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 305-314 10 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; vol. 2024-February, no. GSP 350).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Effects of excavations on freight tunnels at Block 37 in Chicago
Ayoubian, A. & Finno, R. J., Sep 2024, In: Transportation Geotechnics. 48, 101287.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Long Term Loads on Freight Tunnels in Chicago
Ayoubian, A. & Finno, R., 2023, Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference 2023 Proceedings. Garavelli, N. & Pepe, F. (eds.). Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, p. 469-481 13 p. (Proceedings - Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference; vol. 2023-June).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Case Study of the Observational Method: Northwestern University Simpson-Querrey Biomedical Research Center
Lewis, J. R., Finno, R. J. & Dellaria, J. B., 2020, In: Geotechnical Special Publication. 2020-February, GSP 316, p. 416-428 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Closure to "observed Performance of a Sheetpile-Supported Excavation in Chicago Clays" by Richard J. Finno, Sangrae Kim, Justin Lewis, and Nathan Van Winkle
Finno, R. J., Kim, S., Kim, S., Lewis, J., Van Winkle, N., Van Winkle, N. & Van Winkle, N., Aug 1 2020, In: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 146, 8, 07020011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Datasets
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Spatial variability of small-strain stiffness, Go, and the effect on ground movements related to geotechnical construction in urban areas
Finno, R. (Creator), Designsafe-CI, 2020
DOI: 10.17603/ds2-pm8d-ps83, https://www.designsafe-ci.org/data/browser/public/designsafe.storage.published/PRJ-2512/#details-6007163771057335830-242ac113-0001-012
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3D Full Waveform Inversion Test Conducted at the Construction Site of the New Washington State Convention Center Building Located in Downtown Seattle, WA
Tran, K. (Creator), Menq, F. (Creator), Stokoe, K. (Creator) & Finno, R. (Creator), Designsafe-CI, 2020
DOI: 10.17603/ds2-g348-kk89, https://www.designsafe-ci.org/data/browser/public/designsafe.storage.published/PRJ-2193/#details-4114661821704442346-242ac116-0001-012
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