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Name Jim Sheng-Horng Shiau
Position Associate Professor
Place of work University of Southern Queensland
Research areasThe design of underground structures

Jim Sheng-Horng Shiau

30 May 2026 / Comments

Publications

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Nguyen, Tan and Shiau, Jim. 2024. "Passive earth pressure in sand on inclined walls with negative wall friction based on a statically admissible stress field." Acta Geotechnica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-024-02278-z

 

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Wang, Heng, Chen, Feng, Shiau, Jim, Dias, Daniel, Lai, Fengwen and Huang, Jianhua. 2024. "Progressive failure mechanisms of geosynthetic-reinforced column-supported embankments over soft soil: Numerical analyses considering the cracks-induced softening." Engineering Structures. 302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117425

 

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Nguyen-Minh, Toan, Bui-Ngoc, Tram, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Nguyen-Thoi, Trung. 2024. "Undrained sinkhole stability of circular cavity: a comprehensive approach based on isogeometric analysis coupled with machine learning ." Acta Geotechnica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-024-02266-3

 

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Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Ly, Duy-Khuong. 2024. "Unraveling seismic uplift behavior of plate anchors in frictional-cohesive soils: A comprehensive analysis through stability factors and machine learning." Ocean Engineering. 297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.116987

 

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Nguyen, Tan, Shiau, Jim and Ly, Duy-Khuong. 2024. "Enhanced earth pressure determination with negative wall-soil friction using soft computing ." Computers and Geotechnics. 167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106086

 

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Shiau, Jim, Dokduea, Warayut, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Jamsawang, Pitthaya. 2024. "Limit load and failure mechanisms of a vertical Hoek-Brown rock slope." Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 16 (3), pp. 1106-1111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.05.018

 

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Nguyen, T., Shiau, J.
Revisiting Active and Passive Earth Pressure Problems using Three Stability Factors (2023) Computers and Geotechnics, 163, art. no. 105759, .
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85169821471&doi=10.1016%2fj.compgeo.2023.105759&partnerID=40&md5=8ccb5a9a71d12a29b0fe90f403cb7b7b DOI: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105759

 

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Nguyen-Minh, T., Bui-Ngoc, T., Shiau, J., Nguyen, T., Nguyen-Thoi, T.
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels (2023) Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 140, art. no. 105330. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85165923638&doi=10.1016%2fj.tust.2023.105330&partnerID=40&md5=3ea735fa51e6f504136d3ffa6422a29e
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2023.105330

 

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Lai, V.Q., Tran, M.N., Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Le, B.V., Nguyen, T.K., Le, D.Q. Uplift resistance of caisson foundation in NGI-ADP soil using FEA and ANN (2023) Advances in Engineering Software, 184, art. no. 103513, .
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85162102411&doi=10.1016%2fj.advengsoft.2023.103513&partnerID=40&md5=93d3d6c22fea01dd498adb274cf9be0c DOI: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2023.103513

 

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Zheng, X., Yang, F., Shiau, J., Lai, F., Dias, D. Unlined Length Effect on the Tunnel Face Stability and Collapse Mechanisms in c-ϕ Soils: A Numerical Study with Advanced Mesh Adaptive Strategies (2023) Computers and Geotechnics, 161, art. no. 105576, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85162080623&doi=10.1016%2fj.compgeo.2023.105576&partnerID=40&md5=a412aff5047a0b9e05946f048106657a DOI: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105576

 

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Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S. Probabilistic Stability Design Charts for Shallow Passive Trapdoors in Spatially Variable Clays (2023) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 23 (6), art. no. 04023069, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85153353259&doi=10.1061%2fIJGNAI.GMENG-
7902&partnerID=40&md5=6372085e6f4f295bd4c9d257d3910dc6 DOI: 10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-7902

 

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Lai, F., Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Chen, F., Banyong, R., Seehavong, S.
Physics-based and data-driven modeling for stability evaluation of buried structures in natural clays (2023) Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15 (5), pp. 1248-1262. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85139185677&doi=10.1016%2fj.jrmge.2022.07.006&partnerID=40&md5=7acf4a3fc586f34dddf8a82c9987c8a1 DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2022.07.006

 

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Shiau, J., Banyong, R., Keawsawasvong, S., Kamchoom, V. Trapdoor Stability of Drained Cohesive-Frictional Soils Using Terzaghi’s Superposition Method
(2023) Engineered Science, 22, art. no. 821, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85164363237&doi=10.30919%2fes8d821&partnerID=40&md5=7e4d1c34805adf7033c3c45fb581d037 DOI: 10.30919/es8d821

 

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Shiau, J., Lai, V.Q., Keawsawasvong, S. Multivariate adaptive regression splines analysis for 3D slope stability in anisotropic and heterogenous clay
(2023) Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15 (4), pp. 1052-1064. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85139721369&doi=10.1016%2fj.jrmge.2022.05.016&partnerID=40&md5=4c49252b9fce570bda916d29980ffc78 DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2022.05.016

 

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Li, C., Lai, F., Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Huang, H. Passive Earth Pressure in Narrow Cohesive-Frictional Backfills (2023) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 23 (1), art. no. 04022262, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85141795175&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002639&partnerID=40&md5=4fb1b59c96733741d8a9d444358dd78d DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002639

 

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Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Yodsomjai, W. Determination of Support Pressure for the Design of Square Box Culverts (2023) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 23 (1), art. no. 06022035, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85140381045&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002620&partnerID=40&md5=c87fdbc3f296759a38461f22fc2365b2 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002620

 

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Lai, F., Chen, F., Liu, S., Keawsawasvong, S., Shiau, J. Undrained stability of pit-in-pit braced excavations under hydraulic uplift (2022) Underground Space, 7 (6), pp. 1139-1155. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85135389186&doi=10.1016%2fj.undsp.2022.04.003&partnerID=40&md5=06b4a14e9dd9276011675bb43b5e6620 DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2022.04.003

 

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Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Seehavong, S. Stability of Unlined Elliptical Tunnels in Rock Masses (2022) Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55 (11), pp. 7307-7330. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85135281206&doi=10.1007%2fs00603-022-02996-
4&partnerID=40&md5=4e687a3763578faee56831fbc272d355 DOI: 10.1007/s00603-022-02996-4

 

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Shiau, J., Chudal, B., Keawsawasvong, S. Three-dimensional sinkhole stability of spherical cavity (2022) Acta Geotechnica, 17 (9), pp. 3947-3958.
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85126335590&doi=10.1007%2fs11440-022-01522-
8&partnerID=40&md5=b72d81bb61070ca036310c79a340d782 DOI: 10.1007/s11440-022-01522-8

 

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Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S. Producing Undrained Stability Factors for Various Tunnel Shapes (2022) International Journal of Geomechanics, 22 (8), art. no. 06022017, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85131724921&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002487&partnerID=40&md5=daea8e60da282ecaad0b638c68c1a57d DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002487

 

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Shiau, J., Mahalingasivam, K., Chudal, B., Keawsawasvong, S. Pipeline Burst-Related Soil Stability in Collapse Condition (2022) Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, ASCE, 13 (3), art. no. 04022019, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85130010399&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29PS.1949-
1204.0000657&partnerID=40&md5=521081abf45dc42ac481936cad3e1ba4 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000657

 

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Keawsawasvong, S., Shiau, J. Stability of Spherical Cavity in Hoek–Brown Rock Mass (2022) Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55 (8), pp. 5285-5296. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85129715649&doi=10.1007%2fs00603-022-02899-
4&partnerID=40&md5=7bf1c5d3cdc4cd218bc7fe9144d5862d DOI: 10.1007/s00603-022-02899-4

 

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Payan, M., Fathipour, H., Hosseini, M., Jamshidi Chenari, R., Shiau, J.S. Lower Bound Finite Element Limit Analysis of Geo-Structures with Non-Associated Flow Rule (2022) Computers and Geotechnics, 147, art. no. 104803, .
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85129709728&doi=10.1016%2fj.compgeo.2022.104803&partnerID=40&md5=cbd1d2b2a76493de4949aa0b49d5ce31 DOI: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2022.104803

 

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Zhao, Z., Zhang, H., Ke, L., Zhao, G., Meng, S., Wu, F., Shiau, J. Effect of loading eccentricity on the ultimate lateral resistance of twin-piles in clay
(2022) Soils and Foundations, 62 (2), art. no. 101126, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85126393893&doi=10.1016%2fj.sandf.2022.101126&partnerID=40&md5=3476051800ad5544512bec2d19fa7e63 DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2022.101126

 

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Shiau, J., Keawsawasvong, S., Lee, J.-S. Three-Dimensional Stability Investigation of Trapdoors in Collapse and Blowout Conditions
(2022) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22 (4), art. no. 04022007, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85124082556&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002339&partnerID=40&md5=9d758e3f118ecf3b8dc31d2100bef893 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002339

 

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Shiau, J., Al-Asadi, F. Stability Factors Fc, Fs, and Fγfor Twin Tunnels in Three Dimensions (2022) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22 (3), art. no. 4021290, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85130067737&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002264&partnerID=40&md5=82aa4f539d9151f237f6b26423666188
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002264

 

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Keawsawasvong, S., Shiau, J. Stability of active trapdoors in axisymmetry
(2022) Underground Space, 7 (1), pp. 50-57. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-
85107445919&doi=10.1016%2fj.undsp.2021.05.001&partnerID=40&md5=0b9d5d30b4c6a91a8c6993603efb4ea1 DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2021.05.001

 

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Keawsawasvong, S., Shiau, J., Ngamkhanong, C., Qui Lai, V., Thongchom, C. Undrained Stability of Ring Foundations: Axisymmetry, Anisotropy, and Nonhomogeneity
(2022) International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 22 (1), art. no. 04021253, https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85118766148&doi=10.1061%2f%28ASCE%29GM.1943-
5622.0002229&partnerID=40&md5=8cdb7dc04c075ab1f02a31e8e7dbc7b2 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0002229