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Glenn J. Rix

Associate Chair, Finance and Administration and Professor

Articles

  1. Shafieezadeh, A., R. DesRoches, G. J. Rix, and S. D. Werner. “Seismic Performance of Pile- Supported Wharf Structures Considering Soil-Structure Interaction in Liquefied Soil,” Earthquake Spectra, In press.
  2. Gregory, R., M. Harstone, G. J. Rix, and A. Bostrom, “Stakeholder Participation in Seismic Risk Mitigation Decisions at Ports,” Accepted for Natural Hazards Review, In press, February 2012.
  3. Bignardi, S., Fedele, F., Yezzi, A. J., Rix, G. J., and Santarato, G. “Geometric Seismic Wave Inversion by the Boundary Element Method,” Accepted for Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, November 2011.
  4. Scharks, T., Bostrom, A., Reimann-Garetson, L., and Rix, G.J. “Risk Decision Making and Seismic Risk Preparedness at North American Seaports: Analysis of a System-Wide Survey,” Submitted to Earthquake Spectra, August 2011.
  5. Shafieezadeh, A., R. DesRoches, G. J. Rix, and S. D. Werner. “Three-Dimensional Wharf Response to Far-Field and Impulsive Near-Field Ground Motions in Liquefiable Soils,” Submitted to Journal of Structural Engineering, October 2011.
  6. Werner, S. D., N. McCullough, W. Bruin, A. Augustine, G. J. Rix, B. Crowder, and J. Tomblin, “Seismic Performance of Port de Port-au-Prince during the Haiti Earthquke and Post-Earthquake Restoration of Cargo Throughput,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 27, No. S1, pp. S387-S410, 2011.
  7. Rathje, E.M., Bachhuber, J., Duhlberg, R., Cox, B.R., Kottke, A., Wood, C., Green, R., Olson, S., Wells, D., and Rix, G.J. (2011). “Damage Patterns in Port-au-Prince Haiti Eduring the 2010arthquake,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 27, No. S1, pp. S117-S136, 2011.
  8. Green, R. A., S. M. Olson, B. M. Cox, G. J. Rix, E. M. Rathje, J. Bachhuber, J. French, S. Lasley, and N. Martin, “Geotechnical Aspects of Failures at Port-au-Prince Seaport during the January 12, 2010 Haiti Earthquake,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 27, No. S1, pp. S43-S65, 2011.
  9. DesRoches, R., Comerio, M., Eberhard, M., Mooney, W., and Rix, G.J. “Overview of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake,” Earthquake Spectra, Vol. 27, No. S1, pp. S1-S21, 2011.
  10. Fragaszy, R.J., Santamarina, J.C., Amekudzi, A., Assimaki, D., Bachus, R., Burns, S.E., Cha, M.S., Cho, G.C., Cortes, D.D., Dai, S., Espinoza, D.N., Garrow, L., Huang, H., Jang, J., Jung, J.W., Kim, S.H., Kurtis, K., Lee, C.H., Pasten, C.R., Phadnis, H., Rix, G., Shin, H.S., Torres, M.C., Tsouris, C. “Sustainable Development and Energy Geotechnology: Potential Roles for Geotechnical Engineering,” Journal of Civil Engineering, Korean Society of Civil Engineering, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 611-622, 2011.
  11. Yang, C.S., R. ResRoches, and G. J. Rix, “Analytical Fragility Analysis of Typical Wharves in the Western United States,” Submitted to Journal of Earthquake Engineering, September 2010.
  12. Ivey, L. M., G. J. Rix, S. D. Werner, and A. L. Erera, “A Framework for Earthquake Risk Assessment for Container Ports,” Marine Transportation and Port Operations 2010, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2166, pp. 116-123, 2010.
  13. Taylor, C. E., G. J. Rix, and F. Liu, “Exploring Financial Decision-Making Approaches for Use in Earthquake Risk Decision Processes for Ports,” Journal of Infrastructure Systems, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 406-416, 2009.
  14. Yoon, S. and G. J. Rix, “Near-Field Effects on Array-Based Surface Wave Methods with Active Sources,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 135, No. 3, pp. 399- 406, 2009.
  15. Cramer, C. H., G. J. Rix, and K. Tucker, “Probabilistic Liquefaction Hazard Maps for Memphis, Tennessee,” Seismological Research Letters, Vol. 79, No. 3, pp. 416-423, 2008.
  16. Zywicki, D. J. and G. J. Rix, “Mitigation of Near-Field Effects for Seismic Surface Wave Velocity Estimation with Cylindrical Beamformers,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 8, pp. 970-977, 2005.
  17. Lai, C. G., S. Foti, and G. J. Rix, “Propagation of Data Uncertainty in Surface Wave Inversion,” Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 219-228, 2005.
  18. Rix, G. J. and J. Meng, “A Non-Resonance Method for Measuring Dynamic Soil Properties,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 1-8, 2005.
  19. Meng, J. and G. J. Rix, “Reduction of Equipment-Generated Damping in the Low Frequency Range,” Géotechnique, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 219-221, 2004.
  20. Meng, J., and G. J. Rix, “Reduction of Equipment-Generated Damping in Resonant Column Measurements,” Géotechnique, Vol. 53, No. 5, pp. 503-512, 2003.
  21. Lai, C. G., G. J. Rix, S. Foti, and V. Roma, “Simultaneous Measurement and Inversion of Surface Wave Dispersion and Attenuation Curves,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 22, pp. 923-930, 2002.
  22. Lai, C. G., and G. J. Rix, “Solution of the Rayleigh Eigenproblem in Viscoelastic Media,” Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, Vol. 92, No. 6, pp. 2297-2309, 2002.
  23. Rix, G. J., G. L. Hebeler, and M. C. Orozco, “Near-Surface Vs Profiling in the New Madrid Seismic Zone Using Surface Wave Methods,” Seismological Research Letters, Vol. 73, No. 3, pp. 380-392, 2002.
  24. Rix, G. J., C. G. Lai, and S. Foti, “Simultaneous Measurement of Surface Wave Dispersion and Attenuation Curves,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 350-358, 2001.
  25. Schneider, J. A., P. W. Mayne, and G. J. Rix, “Geotechnical Site Characterization in the Greater Memphis Area Using Cone Penetration Tests,” Engineering Geology, Vol. 62, pp. 169-184, 2001.
  26. Romero, S., and G. J. Rix, “Regional Variations in Near-Surface Shear Wave Velocity in the Greater Memphis Area,” Engineering Geology, Vol. 62, pp. 137-158, 2001.
  27. Rix, G. J., C. G. Lai, M. C. Orozco, G. L. Hebeler, and V. Roma, “Recent Advances in Surface Wave Methods for Geotechnical Site Characterization,” Proceedings, XV International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, A.A. Balkema, Lisse, pp. 499-502, 2001.
  28. Romero, S., G. J. Rix, and S. P. French, "Transportation Routes in Soils Susceptible to Ground Failure: New Madrid Seismic Zone," Soil Mechanics 2000, Transportation Research Record No. 1736, Transportation Research Board, pp. 127-133, 2001.
  29. Lo Presti, D.C.F., S. Shibuya, and G. J. Rix, “Innovation in Soil Testing,” Pre-Failure Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Jamiolkowski, M., Lancellotta, R., and Lo Presti, D., Eds., Swets and Zeitlinger, Lisse, Vol. 2, pp. 1027-1076, 2001.
  30. Schneider, J. A., P. W. Mayne, and G. J. Rix, “Ground Improvement Assessment Using SCPTu and Crosshole Data,” Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization,” ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 97, Mayne, P.W. and Hryciw, R., Eds., pp. 169-180, 2000.
  31. Romero, S., and G. J. Rix, "Seismic Zonation in the New Madrid Seismic Zone," Soil Dynamics and Liquefaction 2000, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 107, Pak, R.Y.S. and Yamamura, J., Eds., pp. 163-177, 2000.
  32. Rix, G. J., C. G. Lai, and A. W. Spang, “In Situ Measurement of Damping Ratio Using Surface Waves,” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 126(5), pp. 472- 480, 2000.
  33. Schneider, J. A., L. Hoyos, P. W. Mayne, E. J. Macari, and G. J. Rix, “Field and Laboratory Measurements of Dynamic Shear Modulus of Piedmont Residual Soils,” Behavioral Characteristics of Residual Soils, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 92, pp. 12-25, 1999.
  34. Lai, C. G., and G. J. Rix, “Inversion of Multi-Mode Effective Dispersion Curves,” Pre-Failure Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Jamiolkowski, M., Lancellotta, R., and Lo Presti, D., Eds., A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, Vol. 1, pp. 411-418, 1999.
  35. Rix, G. J., C. G. Lai, S. Foti, and D. Zywicki, "Surface Wave Tests in Landfills and Embankments," Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics III, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 75, Dakoulas, P., Yegian, M., and Holtz, R.D., Eds., pp. 1008-1019, 1998.
  36. Rix, G. J. and A. W. Spang, “ Measurement of In Situ Damping Ratio Using Surface Waves,” Proceedings, First International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, K. Ishihara, Ed., A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, Vol. 1, 345-350, 1995.
  37. Rix, G. J. and A. W. Spang, “In Situ Damping Ratio Measurements Using Surface Waves,” Proceedings, Xth Pan American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Guadalajara, Mexico, Vol. 3, pp. 1831-1842, 1995.
  38. Meier, R. W., and G. J. Rix, “Backcalculation of Flexible Pavement Moduli From Dynamic Deflection Basins Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Pavement Sections and Pavement Rehabilitation, Transportation Research Record No. 1473, Transportation Research Board, pp. 72-81, 1995.
  39. Meier, R. W., and G. J. Rix, “Backcalculation of Flexible Pavement Moduli Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Pavement Sections, Transportation Research Record No. 1448, Transportation Research Board, pp. 75-82, 1995.
  40. Mayne, P. W., and G. J. Rix, “Correlation between Shear Wave Velocity and Cone Tip Resistance in Natural Clays,” Soils and Foundations, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 107-110, 1995.
  41. Sutterer, K. G., and G. J. Rix, “WAK and Full-Scale Load Tests on Granular Fill,” Vertical and Horizontal Deformations of Foundations and Embankments, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 40, A.T. Yeung and G.Y. Felio, Eds., pp. 153-163, 1994.
  42. Rix, G. J., “Tomographic Inversion Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Dynamic Geotechnical Testing II, Special Technical Publication 1213, ASTM, pp. 101-117, 1994.
  43. Rix, G. J. and J. S. Indridason, “Liquefaction During the 1886 Charleston Earthquake,” Proceedings, XIII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, pp. 1321-1324, 1994.
  44. Rix, G. J., L. J. Jacobs, and C. D. Reichert, “Evaluation of Nondestructive Test Methods for Length, Diameter, and Stiffness Measurements on Drilled Shafts,” Field Performance of Structures and Nondestructive Evaluation of Subsurface Infrastructure, Transportation Research Record No. 1415, Transportation Research Board, pp. 69-77, 1993.
  45. Meier, R. W., and G. J. Rix, “An Initial Study of Surface Wave Inversion Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 425-431, 1993.
  46. Mayne, P. W., and G. J. Rix, “Gmax – qc Relationships for Clays,” Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 54-60, 1993.
  47. Brown, D. A., and G. J. Rix, “Geotechnical Investigation Strategies for a Lunar Base,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 199-213, 1992.
  48. Baker, N. C., and G. J. Rix, "Computing in Civil Engineering: Current Trends and Future Directions," Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, Vol. 118, No. 2, pp. 139-155, 1992.
  49. Rix, G. J., J. A. Bay, and K. H. Stokoe, II, "Assessing the In Situ Stiffness of Curing Portland Cement Concrete with Seismic Tests," Cement, Admixtures, and Concrete 1990, Transportation Research Record No. 1284, Transportation Research Board, pp. 8-15, 1991.
  50. Rix, G. J., and E. A. Leipski, “Accuracy and Resolution of Surface Wave Inversion,” Recent Advances in Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Testing in Soil Dynamics, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 29, S.K. Bhatia and G.W. Blaney, Eds., pp. 17-32, 1991.
  51. Rix, G. J. and K. H. Stokoe, II, "Stiffness Profiling of Pavement Subgrades," In Situ Testing of Soil Properties for Transportation, Transportation Research Record No. 1235, Transportation Research Board, pp. 1-9, 1990.
  52. Baldi, G., M. Jamiolkowski, D.C.F. Lo Presti, G. Manfredini, and G. J. Rix, "Italian Experience in Assessing Shear Wave Velocity from CPT and SPT," Proceedings, Discussion Section on Influence of Local Soils on Seismic Response, XII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 1989.
  53. Stokoe, K. H., II, G. J. Rix, and S. Nazarian, "In Situ Seismic Testing with Surface Waves," Proceedings, XII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, pp. 331-334, 1989.

Books

  1. Meier, R. W., and G. J. Rix, “Chapter 7 - Backcalculation of Flexible Pavement Moduli From Falling Weight Deflectometer Data Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Artificial Neural Networks for Civil Engineers: Advanced Features and Applications, I. Flood and N. Kartam, Eds., American Society of Civil Engineers, pp. 162-190, 1998.
  2. Rix, G. J. “Near-Surface Site Characterization Using Surface Waves,” Surface Waves in Geomechanics: Direct and Inverse Modelling for Soils and Rocks, C. G. Lai and K. Wilmanski, Eds., SpringerWien, New York, pp. 1-46, 2005.
  3. DesRoches, R., J. Hellstrom, N. Pansic, and G. J. Rix, “Louisiana River and Coastal Ports Assessment,” Hurricane Katrina Damage Assessment, S. A. Curtis, Ed., American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia, pp. 97-130, 2007.

Proceedings

  1. Werner, S. D., G. J. Rix, and R. DesRoches, (2008). “Seismic Risk Management for Seaports,” Proceedings, 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 12-17, Beijing, China.
  2. Rix, G. J., R. W. Boulanger, C. Conlee, P. M. Gallagher, R. Kamai, S. Kano, A. Marinucci, and E. M. Rathje, “Large-Scale Geotechnical Simulations to Advance Seismic Risk Management for Ports,” Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Paper No. W1-1008, 2007.
  3. Spencer, L. M., G. J. Rix, and P. M. Gallagher, “Dynamic Properties of Colloidal Silica Gel and Sand Mixtures,” Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Paper No. 1324, 2007.
  4. Rix, G. J. and C. G. Lai, “Model-Based Uncertainty in Surface Wave Inversion,” Proceedings, 20th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 969-975, 2007. (Selected as one of ten best papers at SAGEEP 2007)
  5. Yoon, S. and G. J. Rix, “Evaluation of Soil Improvement via Blasting Using Array-Based Surface Wave Tests,” Proceedings, 20th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 501-508, 2007.
  6. Lawrence, B., P. W. Mayne, and G. J. Rix “Validation of Ground Motions in the Upper Mississippi Embayment,” Paper No. 1358, Proceedings, Eighth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA, April, 2006.
  7. Fernández, J. A. and G. J. Rix, “Soil Attenuation Relationships and Seismic Hazard Analyses in the Upper Mississippi Embayment,” Paper No. 521, Proceedings, Eighth U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, CA, April, 2006.
  8. Rix, G. J., “Comparison of In Situ and Standard Penetration Tests in Residual Soils for Determining Site Class in Seismic Building Codes,” Proceedings, 19th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 1316-1324, 2006.
  9. Yoon, S. and G. J. Rix, “Evaluation of Near-Field Effects on Active Surface Wave Measurements with Multiple Receivers,” Proceedings, 19th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 1146-1155, 2006.
  10. Yoon, S. and G. J. Rix, “Combined Active-Passive Surface Wave Measurements for Near- Surface Site Characterization,” Proceedings, 17th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 1556-1564, 2004.
  11. Romero-Hudock, S. and G. J. Rix, “Liquefaction Hazard Mapping for Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee,” Proceedings, Eleventh International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Vol. 2, pp. 667-674, 2004.
  12. Romero, S., and G. J. Rix, “Site Response in the Upper Mississippi Embayment,” Proceedings, Seventh U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Boston, MA, July 2002.
  13. Hebeler, G. L., M. C. Orozco, and G. J. Rix, “Site Characterization in the New Madrid Seismic Zone Using Advanced Surface Wave Methods,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, October 2001.
  14. Romero, S., G. J. Rix, and W. J. Silva, “The Effect of the Upper Mississippi Embayment on Response Spectra,” Proceedings, Tenth International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, October 2001.
  15. Zywicki, D. J., and G. J. Rix, “Frequency-Wavenumber Analysis of Passive Surface Waves,” Proceedings, 12th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 75-84, 1999.
  16. Hughes, M. L., G. J. Rix, and L. J. Jacobs, "Nondestructive Determination of Pile Tip Elevation Using Modal Analysis," Proceedings, Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Aging Infrastructure, SPIE, San Antonio, TX, March, 1998.
  17. Chameau, J. L., G. J. Rix, and L. Empie, "Measurement and Analysis of Civil Engineering Vibrations," Proceedings, Fourth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, pp. 96-107, 1998.
  18. Haker, C. D., G. J. Rix, and C. G. Lai, "Dynamic Properties of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills from Surface Wave Tests," Proceedings, 10th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 301-310, 1997.
  19. Rix, G. J., L. J. Jacobs, P. B. Rhodes, and R. Q. Raparelli, “Nondestructive Assessment of Pile Tip Elevations Using Flexural Waves,” Proceedings, 9th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, pp. 577-586, 1996.
  20. Rix, G. J., N.C. Baker, L. J. Jacobs, J. Vanegas, and A. Zureick, “Infrastructure Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction,” Engineering Education for the 21st Century, D. Budny and B. Herrick, Eds., Proceedings of the 25th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, pp. 4c1.11- 4c1.14, 1995.
  21. Rix, G. J., “Interpretation of Nondestructive Tests on Unknown Bridge Foundations Using Artificial Neural Networks,” in Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Structures and Dams, S. Nazarian and L.D. Olson, Eds., Proceedings, SPIE 2457, pp. 102-112, 1995.
  22. Rix, G. J. and R. W. Meier, “Identification of Cast-In-Place Foundations from Nondestructive Integrity Tests Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Proceedings, U.S./Taiwan Geotechnical Engineering Collaboration Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan, January, pp. 167-176, 1995.
  23. DeBerardino, S. J., G. J. Rix, and J. S. Ellington, “A Study of Tall for Reinforcement with Respect to Polyester Geotextiles,” Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Geotextiles, Geomembranes, and Related Products, Vol. 3, pp. 1145-1148, 1994.
  24. Rix, G. J., and R. W. Meier, “Use of Artificial Neural Networks for Automated Nondestructive Test Interpretation,” Proceedings, Conference on the Repair and Rehabilitation of the Infrastructure of the Americas, Puerto Rico, August, 1994.
  25. Rix, G. J., “Interpretation of Nondestructive Test Results Using Artificial Neural Networks,” Proceedings, Structures Congress XII, Baker, N.C. and Goodno, B., Eds., Vol. 2, pp. 1346-1351, 1994.
  26. Rix, G. J., and J. C. Santamarina, (Editors). Geophysical Techniques for Site and Material Characterization, Proceedings of a Workshop Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, 1994.
  27. Baker, N. C., and G. J. Rix, "The Status of Computing in Civil Engineering: Curricula vs. Practice," Proceedings, Seventh Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering and Symposium on Data Bases, ASCE, L. F. Cohn and W. Rasdorf, Eds., pp. 910-919, 1991.
  28. Rix, G. J., J. A. Bay and K. H. Stokoe, II, "Use of Seismic Tests to Assess the Properties of Portland Cement Concrete During Curing," Proceedings, 6th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, 1990.
  29. Rix. G. J., K. H. Stokoe, II and J. M. Roesset, "Experimental Determination of Surface Wave Mode Contributions," Proceedings, 60th Annual Meeting of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 1990.

Patents

  1. Invention Disclosure No. 2801: Real-Time Reduction of Equipment-Generated Damping in the Resonant Column/Torsional Shear Test
  2. Surface Wave Toolbox − a suite of software applications in the form of Fortran 95 programs and Matlab scripts for surface wave analysis. The toolbox includes programs for calculating experimental dispersion and attenuation curves from measured surface wave data, solving the forward (i.e. eigenvalue) problem for surface wave propagation in layered elastic and viscoelastic media, and solving the inverse problem to determine the shear wave velocity and material damping ratio profiles from experimental dispersion and attenuation data.