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Jianchao Li, P.E.
Jianchao Li earned his Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Tongji University in 1988, and his Master of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1993. Jianchao is a Principal and co-founder of GeoStructures with over 30 years of professional experience in geotechnical investigations and designs. His experience encompasses a wide range of commercial development, industrial, and institutional projects as well as transportation and bridge projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, and other agencies. Jianchao is also the Principal in charge of the firm’s construction inspection services. He contributes to corporate management decisions, including hiring and training personnel.
Dynamic Finite Element Model with Field Calibration – Qubain, B.S., Li, J., and Franceschina, M. (2022). Geo-Congress, Charlotte, NC.
Drilled Shaft Load Testing During Design – Qubain, B.S., Seksinsky, E.J., Li, J., Nuzha, K., and Eshete, D.W. (2021). IFCEE, Dallas, Texas.
Preloading to Facilitate Shallow Foundations – Nuzha, K., Li. J., and Qubain, B.S. (2020). Geo-Congress, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Site-Specific Dynamic Analyses: 1-D versus 2-D – Li, J., and Qubain, B.S. (2017). Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Cam Clay-Coupled Consolidation Analysis of Field Instrumented Preloading Program – Qubain, B.S., Li, J., and Chang, K.E. (2014). ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Volume 140, Issue 4 (April 2014).
Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction of High-G Centrifuge Foundation – Qubain, B.S., Li, J., and Chang, K.E. (2011). Geo-Frontiers 2011 Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, Dallas, TX.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Requirements for Lime and Cement Subgrade Stabilization – Qubain, B.S., Heirendt, K.M., and Li, J. (2006). ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 154 – Pavement Mechanics and Performance.
Analysis and Design of a Braced Sheet Pile Excavation: A Rational Treatment – Qubain, B.S., and Li, J. (2004). Proceedings of 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Newark, DE.
Soil Pressure Distribution on Culverts with Various Foundation Yielding Conditions – Li, J., and Qubain, B.S. (2004). Proceedings of 17th ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Newark, DE.
Resilient Modulus Variations with Water Content – Li, J., and Qubain, B.S. (2003). ASTM STP 1437, G.N. Durham, A.W. Marr, and W.L. DeGroff, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA.
Resilient Modulus Variations with Water Content – Li, J., and Qubain, B.S. (2002). ASTM STP 1437, G.N. Durham, A.W. Marr, and W.L. De Groff, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA.
Incorporating Lime Stabilization into Pavement Design – Qubain, B.S., Seksinsky, E.J., and Li, J. (2000). Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Record No. 1721, National Research Council, Washington D.C.
Augered Minipiles: A Cost-Effective Foundation for Light Structures – Qubain, B.S., and Li, J. (1998). Geotechnical Special Publication 81 – Soil Improvement for Big Digs, A. Maher and D.S. Yang, Eds. American Society of Civil Engineers, Boston, MA.
Insight into Deficiencies Associated with Commonly Used Zero-Thickness Interface Elements – Kaliakin, V.N., and Li, J.C. (1995). Computer and Geotechnics, 17, 225-252.
Application of Improved Zero-Thickness Interface Element to Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil Structure – Li, J., and Kaliakin, V.N. (1994). Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of the Association for Computer Methods and Advances.
Risk Analysis of Jacket Platforms during Installation on Sea – Li, J., and Hu, R.H. (1990). Journal of China Ocean Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 2, Beijing, pp. 199-207.
