Youngjin Park

Biography

Dr. Park’s expertise is geotechnical engineering with emphasis on laboratory and field experimentation, sensors and instrumentation for short- and long-term monitoring. Examples of recent research topics include resilient modulus testing, erosion protection of dams through adequate filter materials, and the modification of a new resonant and torsional shear testing device.

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Education

Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering major), 2003

M.S.C.E., Pusan National University in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering major), 1997

B.S., Pusan National University in Civil Engineering, 1991

Research Interests

• Instrumentation of large-scale structures
• Development and improvement of data collection and visualization
• Development of new types of laboratory equipment and testing methods
• Fundamental soil behavior using advanced sensor technology
• Soil and rock characterization

Professional Affiliations

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Publication

• Sylvain, M. B., Pando, M. A., Whelan, M. J., Ogunro, V. O., Park, Y., and Koch, T.,“ Large Scale Laboratory Testing to Evaluate Axial Load Capacity of Sheet Piles for Bridge Abutments”, Pending for 15th PCSMGE Soil Mechanics 2015 in Buenos Aires , 2015
• Pando, M.A., Park, Y., “OVERVIEW OF ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES AND PROCEDURES COMMONLY USED FOR SEISMIC SCREENING OF EARTH DAMS IN THE U.S.”, Project Report for RRI Korea (Rural Research Institute), 2014
• Pando, M.A., Swan, R.H., Park, Y., Sheridan, S., “Experimental Study of Bottom Coal Ash – Geofrid Interaction”, Geocongress 2014, pp. 316-325, 2014
• “New Apparatus for Evaluating Filter Performance for Dams Containing Cracks”, Geotechnical Testing Journal (GTJ), August 2006, co-authored with T.L. Brandon, and J. Michael Duncan.
• “Filter Performance Test for Dams Containing Cracks”, 16th ICSMGE, Osaka, Japan, September 2005, pp1909, co-authored with T.L. Brandon, and J. Michael Duncan.
• “Investigation of the Ability of Filters to Stop Erosion through Cracks in Dams”, Project report for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 2003, co-authored with T.L. Brandon, and J. Michael Duncan.
• “Investigation of the Ability of Filters to Stop Erosion through Cracks in Dams”, Ph. D Dissertation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, 2003.
• “Relationship between backcalculated and laboratory-measured resilient moduli of unbound materials”, Transportation Research Record no. 1849, Soil Mechanics, 2003, pp 177-182, co-authored with G.W. Flintsch, I.L. Al-Qadi, T.L. Brandon, and A. Appea.
• “Filter Criteria Workbook Documentation”, Report for study performed by the Virginia Tech Center for Geotechnical Practice and Research (CGPR), 2002, co-authored with E. Stidworthy, J.M. Duncan, and T.L. Brandon.
• “Developing a computer program for retaining wall design”, Korean Society of Civil Engineers Paper Collection (I), pp 215-218, 1996, co-authored with S.J. Park,, K.H. Jung, and D.H. Jung.
• “Developing an expert system for retaining wall design”, 1996 conference of Korean Society of Civil Engineers, pp 833-836, 1994, co-authored with S.J. Park,, K.H. Jung, and D.H. Jung.