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[1] H. Bagheri, D. Stockwell, B. Bethke, et al. “A Bio-Inspired Helically Driven Self-Burrowing Robot”. In: Acta Geotechnica (Apr. 08, 2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11440-023-01882-9.

[2] Y. Zhong, S. Huang, and J. Tao. “Minimalistic Horizontal Burrowing Robots”. In: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 149.4 (Apr. 01, 2023), p. 02823001. DOI: 10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-11468.

[3] X. Li, L. van Paassen, and J. Tao. “Investigation of Using Mangrove-Inspired Skirt Pile Group as a Scour Countermeasure”. In: Ocean Engineering 266 (Dec. 15, 2022), p. 113133. DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.113133.

[4] A. Martinez, J. Dejong, I. Akin, et al. “Bio-Inspired Geotechnical Engineering: Principles, Current Work, Opportunities and Challenges”. In: Géotechnique 72.8 (Aug. 2022), pp. 687-705. DOI: 10.1680/jgeot.20.P.170.

[5] Y. Tang and J. Tao. “Multiscale Analysis of Rotational Penetration in Shallow Dry Sand and Implications for Self-Burrowing Robot Design”. In: Acta Geotechnica 17 (Mar. 08, 2022), pp. 4233-4252. DOI: 10.1007/s11440-022-01492-x.

[6] C. Wang, Y. Yuan, F. Liang, et al. “Experimental Investigation of Local Scour around Cylindrical Pile Foundations in a Double-Layered Sediment under Current Flow”. In: Ocean Engineering 251 (May. 01, 2022), p. 111084. DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.111084.

[7] Y. Zhong and J. Tao. “Bio-Inspired Vibrational Wireless Underground Communication System”. In: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 14 (Jun. 28, 2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2022.06.005.

[8] D. Li, S. Huang, Y. Tang, et al. “Compliant Fins for Locomotion in Granular Media”. In: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 6.3 (2021), pp. 5984-5991. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2021.3084877.

[9] J. Tao. “Burrowing Soft Robots Break New Ground”. In: Science Robotics 6.55 (Jun. 16, 2021). DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abj3615.

[10] S. Huang, Y. Tang, H. Bagheri, et al. “Effects of Friction Anisotropy on Upward Burrowing Behavior of Soft Robots in Granular Materials”. In: Advanced Intelligent Systems 2.6 (2020), p. 1900183. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.201900183.

[11] S. Huang and J. Tao. “Modeling Clam-inspired Burrowing in Dry Sand Using Cavity Expansion Theory and DEM”. In: Acta Geotechnica 15.8 (Aug. 2020), pp. 2305-2326. DOI: 10.1007/s11440-020-00918-8.

[12] H. Li, J. Tao, L. Wei, et al. “Explosive Compaction Technology for Loess Embankment Settlement Control: Numerical Simulation and Field Implementation”. In: Acta Geotechnica 15.4 (Apr. 01, 2020), pp. 975-997. DOI: 10.1007/s11440-019-00777-y.

[13] J. Tao, S. Huang, and Y. Tang. “SBOR: A Minimalistic Soft Self-Burrowing-out Robot Inspired by Razor Clams”. In: Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 15.5 (Jul. 2020), p. 055003. DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ab8754.

[14] J. Tao, S. Huang, and Y. Tang. “Bioinspired Self-Burrowing-Out Robot in Dry Sand”. In: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 145.12 (Dec. 01, 2019), p. 02819002. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002177.

[15] X. Wang and J. Tao. “Polymer-Modified Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation for One-Shot Targeted and Localized Soil Improvement”. In: Acta Geotechnica 14.3 (Jun. 01, 2019), pp. 657-671. DOI: 10.1007/s11440-018-0757-z.

[16] B. Zhang, H. Wang, Y. Ye, et al. “Potential Hazards to a Tunnel Caused by Adjacent Reservoir Impoundment”. In: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 78.1 (Feb. 01, 2019), pp. 397-415. DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1110-8.

[17] J. Li and J. Tao. “CFD-DEM Two-Way Coupled Numerical Simulation of Bridge Local Scour Behavior under Clear-Water Conditions”. In: Transportation Research Record 2672.39 (Dec. 01, 2018), pp. 107-117. DOI: 10.1177/0361198118783170.

[18] J. Tao, J. Li, X. Wang, et al. “Nature-Inspired Bridge Scour Countermeasures: Streamlining and Biocementation”. In: Journal of Testing and Evaluation 46.4 (Jul. 01, 2018), p. 20170517. DOI: 10.1520/JTE20170517.

[19] X. Wang, J. Tao, R. Bao, et al. “Surficial Soil Stabilization against Water-Induced Erosion Using Polymer-Modified Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation”. In: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 30 (Aug. 06, 2018). DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002490.

[20] R. Bao, J. Li, L. Li, et al. “Effect of Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation on Surface Erosion and Scour of Granular Soils: Proof of Concept”. In: Transportation Research Record 2657.1 (Jan. 01, 2017), pp. 10-18. DOI: 10.3141/2657-02.

[21] J. Li, J. Tao, and Y. Liu. “DES Modeling of Erosional Forces around Streamlined Piers and Implications for Scour Countermeasures”. In: International Journal of Geomechanics 17.6 (Jun. 01, 2017), p. 04016139. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000839.

[22] X. Sun, J. Tao, J. Li, et al. “Aeroelastic-aerodynamic analysis and bio-inspired flow sensor design for boundary layer velocity profiles of wind turbine blades with active external flaps”. In: Smart Structures and Systems 20.3 (Sep. 2017), pp. 311-328. DOI: 10.12989/sss.2017.20.3.311.

[23] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Quantitative Analysis of Piping Erosion Micro-Mechanisms with Coupled CFD and DEM Method”. In: Acta Geotechnica 12.3 (Jun. 01, 2017), pp. 573-592. DOI: 10.1007/s11440-016-0516-y.

[24] J. Tao and H. Tao. “Factors Affecting Piping Erosion Resistance: Revisited with a Numerical Modeling Approach”. In: International Journal of Geomechanics 17.11 (Nov. 01, 2017), p. 04017097. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000999.

[25] J. Tao and J. Hu. “Energy Harvesting from Pavement via Polyvinylidene Fluoride: Hybrid Piezo-Pyroelectric Effects”. In: Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A 17.7 (Jul. 01, 2016), pp. 502-511. DOI: 10.1631/jzus.A1600166.

[26] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Bio-Inspired Directional Sensor with Piezoelectric Microfiber and Helical Electrodes”. In: Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 27.13 (Aug. 01, 2016), pp. 1755-1766. DOI: 10.1177/1045389X15610904.

[27] Q. Gao, J. Tao, J. Hu, et al. “Laboratory Study on the Mechanical Behaviors of an Anisotropic Shale Rock”. In: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 7.2 (Apr. 01, 2015), pp. 213-219. DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2015.03.003.

[28] J. Li and J. Tao. “Streamlining of Bridge Piers as Scour Countermeasures: Optimization of Cross Sections”. In: Transportation Research Record 2521.1 (Jan. 01, 2015), pp. 162-171. DOI: 10.3141/2521-17.

[29] J. Tao and J. Li. “Streamlining of Bridge Piers as Scour Countermeasures: Effects of Curvature of Vertical Profiles”. In: Transportation Research Record 2521.1 (Jan. 01, 2015), pp. 172-182. DOI: 10.3141/2521-18.

[30] B. Zhang, L. Zhang, H. Yang, et al. “Subsidence Prediction and Susceptibility Zonation for Collapse above Goaf with Thick Alluvial Cover: A Case Study of the Yongcheng Coalfield, Henan Province, China”. In: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 75 (Dec. 21, 2015). DOI: 10.1007/s10064-015-0834-6.

[31] R. Wang, J. Tao, B. Yu, et al. “Characterization of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube-Polymethyl Methacrylate Composite Resins as Denture Base Materials”. In: The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 111.4 (Apr. 2014), pp. 318-326. DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.07.017.

[32] J. Hu, B. X. Yu, and J. Tao. “Innovative Chromogenic Materials for Pavement Life Extension: Modeling Study of Surface Temperature of Sustainable Asphalt Pavement”. In: International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 6.2 (Jan. 01, 2013). DOI: 10.6135/ijprt.org.tw/2013.6(2).141.

[33] Z. Liu, B. Zhang, X. Yu, et al. “Thermally Induced Water Flux in Soils”. In: Transportation Research Record 2349.1 (Jan. 01, 2013), pp. 63-71. DOI: 10.3141/2349-08.

[34] Y. Sun, C. Chung, X. Yu, et al. “Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Air Void Distribution in Concrete”. In: Materials Evaluation 71.3 (2013).

[35] Y. Sun, X. Yu, Z. Liu, et al. “Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Freezing Damage Prevention of Concrete Pavement”. In: International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 6.2 (Jan. 01, 2013). DOI: 10.6135/ijprt.org.tw/2013.6(2).86.

[36] J. Tao, Y. Sun, G. Wu, et al. “Emulating the Directional Sensitivity of Fish Hair Cell Sensor”. In: Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 24.12 (Aug. 2013), pp. 1484-1493. DOI: 10.1177/1045389X12473378.

[37] X. Yu, B. Zhang, J. Tao, et al. “A New Time-Domain Reflectometry Bridge Scour Sensor”. In: Structural Health Monitoring 12.2 (Mar. 01, 2013), pp. 99-113. DOI: 10.1177/1475921713476331.

[38] Z. Liu, X. B. Yu, J. Tao, et al. “Multiphysics Extension to Physically Based Analyses of Pipes with Emphasis on Frost Actions”. In: Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A 13.11 (Nov. 01, 2012), pp. 877-887. DOI: 10.1631/jzus.A12ISGT2.

[39] Z. Liu, B. Zhang, X. Yu, et al. “A New Method for Soil Water Characteristic Curve Measurement Based on Similarities Between Soil Freezing and Drying”. In: Geotechnical Testing Journal 35.1 (Jan. 01, 2012), pp. 2-10. DOI: 10.1520/GTJ103653.

[40] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Hair Flow Sensors: From Bio-Inspiration to Bio-Mimicking—a Review”. In: Smart Materials and Structures 21.11 (Sep. 2012), p. 113001. DOI: 10.1088/0964-1726/21/11/113001.

Conference Proceedings

[1] X. Li, J. Tao, and L. van Paassen. “Effects of the Submerged Height of Mangrove-Inspired Skirt-Pile Group on Scour Mitigation around a Monopile Foundation”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 442-450. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484708.041.

[2] M. R. Shaharear, Y. Tang, X. Li, et al. “Penetration Forces of a Rotating Helical Penetrator in Granular Media: Experiments and Insights into the Design of a Burrowing Robot”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 230-238. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484708.021.

[3] S. Shahhosseini, M. Parekh, and J. Tao. “DEM-MBD Coupled Simulation of a Burrowing Robot in Dry Sand”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 309-317. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484692.032.

[4] Y. Tang and J. Tao. “Experimental Study on Continuous and Oscillatory Rotational Penetration”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 303-311. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484708.028.

[5] Y. Tang and J. Tao. “Penetration Effect of Penetrator Geometry and Interface Friction on Rotational Penetration Resistance”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 257-265. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484708.024.

[6] Y. Zhong and J. Tao. “Comparative Analysis of Horizontal Self-Burrowing Strategies Using Full-Scale DEM-MBD Co-Simulations”. In: Geo-Congress 2023. Geo-Congress 2023. Los Angeles, California: ASCE, Mar. 23, 2023, pp. 106-114. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484692.011.

[7] S. Huang, N. Mahabadi, and J. Tao. “Penetration and Relaxation in Dry Granular Materials: Insights from Photoelasticity”. In: Geo-Congress 2022. Geo-Congress 2022. Charlotte, North Carolina: American Society of Civil Engineers, Mar. 17, 2022, pp. 130-139. ISBN: 978-0-7844-8404-3. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484043.013.

[8] S. Huang and J. Tao. “Bioinspired Horizontal Self-Burrowing Robot”. In: Geo-Congress 2022. Geo-Congress 2022. Charlotte, North Carolina: American Society of Civil Engineers, Mar. 17, 2022, pp. 223-231. ISBN: 978-0-7844-8403-6. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484036.023.

[9] X. Li, J. Tao, and L. van Paassen. “Numerical Simulations of Mangrove-Inspired Sacrificial Pile Group for Scour Mitigation”. In: Geo-Congress 2022. Geo-Congress 2022. Charlotte, North Carolina: American Society of Civil Engineers, Mar. 17, 2022, pp. 385-394. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484050.040.

[10] Y. Tang and J. Tao. “Effect of Rotational Cone on Penetration Resistance and Its Implication to the Design of a Bio-Inspired Self-Burrowing Robots”. In: Geo-Congress 2022. Geo-Congress 2022. Charlotte, North Carolina: American Society of Civil Engineers, Mar. 17, 2022, pp. 214-222. ISBN: 978-0-7844-8403-6. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484036.022.

[11] Y. Zhong and J. Tao. “Bio-Inspired Vibrational Transmitters for Wireless Underground Communication”. In: Geo-Congress 2022. Geo-Congress 2022. Charlotte, North Carolina: American Society of Civil Engineers, Mar. 17, 2022, pp. 43-52. ISBN: 978-0-7844-8406-7. DOI: 10.1061/9780784484067.005.

[12] S. Huang, N. Mahabadi, and J. Tao. “Visualization of a Model Razor Clam Interacting with Dry Granular Materials Using Photoelasticity”. In: American Physical Society March Meeting 2021. American Physical Society March Meeting 2021. Zoom, Mar. 18, 2021.

[13] Y. Tang and J. Tao. “Effect of Rotation on Penetration: Toward a Seed Awn-Inspired Self-Burrowing Probe”. In: IFCEE 2021. The International Foundations Congress & Equipment Expo (IFCEE). Dallas, TX: American Society of Civil Engineers, May. 06, 2021, pp. 149-159. DOI: 10.1061/9780784483428.016.

[14] Y. Zhong, Y. Gao, and J. Tao. “Bio-Inspired Underground Communication Using Seismic Waves”. In: IFCEE 2021. The International Foundations Congress & Equipment Expo (IFCEE). Dallas, TX: American Society of Civil Engineers, May. 06, 2021, pp. 139-148. DOI: 10.1061/9780784483428.015.

[15] S. Huang, N. Mahabadi, and J. Tao. “Impact of Shell Opening of a Model Razor Clam on the Evolution of Force Chains in Granular Media”. In: Geo-Congress 2021: Biogeotechnics. Geo-Congress 2020. Minneapolis, Minnesota: ASCE, Feb. 21, 2020, pp. 272-281. DOI: 10.1061/9780784482834.030.

[16] S. Huang and J. Tao. “Bio-Inspired Dual-Anchor Burrowing: Effect of Vertical Curvature of the Shell”. In: Geo-Congress 2020. Geo-Congress 2020. Minneapolis, Minnesota: ASCE, Feb. 25, 2020, pp. 282-292. DOI: 10.1061/9780784482834.031.

[17] Y. Tang, S. Huang, and J. Tao. “Effect of Rotation on Seeds’ Self-Burial Process: Insights from DEM Simulations”. In: Geo-Congress 2020. Geo-Congress 2020. Minneapolis, Minnesota: ASCE, Feb. 21, 2020, pp. 293-301. DOI: 10.1061/9780784482834.032.

[18] S. Huang and J. Tao. “Modeling of the Burrowing Mechanism by Razor Clam: Role of Penetration Kinematics”. In: IFCEE 2018. IFCEE 2018. Orlando, Florida: ASCE, Jun. 06, 2018, pp. 547-556. DOI: 10.1061/9780784481585.053.

[19] S. Huang and J. Tao. “The Interplay between Shell Opening and Foot Penetration of a Model Razor Clam: Insights from DEM Simulation”. In: B2G Atlanta 2018 Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. B2G Atlanta 2018 Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. Atlanta, GA, Aug. 2018.

[20] J. Li and J. Tao. “Experimental Investigation of Granular Bulk Density Effect on Bridge Local Scour under Clear-Water Conditions”. In: IFCEE 2018. IFCEE 2018. Orlando, Florida: ASCE, Jun. 06, 2018, pp. 735-745. DOI: 10.1061/9780784481578.070.

[21] Pandey, G and J. Tao. “Moisture Sensitive Polymer-Modified Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation for Soil Improvement”. In: B2G Atlanta 2018 Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. B2G Atlanta 2018 Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. Atlanta, GA, Aug. 2018.

[22] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Conceptual Model of Critical Hydraulic Gradient for Piping Considering Friction Resistance”. In: IS-Atlanta2018: Geo-mechanics from Micro to Macro . IS-Atlanta2018: Geo-mechanics from Micro to Macro . Atlanta, GA, Aug. 2018.

[23] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Impact of Gradation Change on Mechanical Behavior of Soil : DEM and Community Detection”. In: Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Fundamentals of Soil Behaviours. Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference . Ed. by A. Zhou, J. Tao, X. Gu and L. Hu. Singapore: Springer, 2018, pp. 959-966. ISBN: 9789811301254. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-0125-4_106.

[24] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Quantifying the Effect of Suffusion on Strength of Soil Using Network-Science Based Community Detection Method”. In: Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting. Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2018, p. 15p.

[25] X. Wang and J. Tao. “Polymer-Modified Microbially-Induced Carbonate Precipitation Treatment Method for Surface Erosion Prevention”. In: Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting. Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, Jan. 07, 2018, p. 16p.

[26] R. Bao, J. Li, L. Li, et al. “Bio-Inspired Bridge Scour Countermeasures: Streamlining and Biocementation”. In: DEStech Transactions on Materials Science and Engineering. The 2017 International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure and Materials (ICTIM). Shandong, China, 2017. DOI: 10.12783/dtmse/ictim2017/10180.

[27] S. Huang and J. Tao. “A DEM Study of Penetrating in Granular Materials with Changing Shape”. In: TRB 96th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, 2017, p. 14.

[28] S. Huang and J. Tao. “Penetrating in Granular Materials: Effects of Penetrator Dynamics”. In: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Orlando, Florida: ASCE, Mar. 30, 2017, pp. 604-613. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480441.063.

[29] J. Li and J. Tao. “Experimental Investigation of the Pier Streamlining Effect on Bridge Local Scour under Clear Water Conditions”. In: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Orlando, Florida: ASCE, Mar. 30, 2017, pp. 20-28. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480465.003.

[30] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Numerical Modeling and Analysis of Suffusion Patterns for Granular Soils”. In: Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Geotechnical Frontiers 2017. Orlando, Florida: ASCE, Mar. 30, 2017, pp. 487-496. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480472.051.

[31] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Suffusion Patterns for Granular Soils: Observations from Numerical Simulations”. In: TRB 96th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, Jan. 01, 2017, p. 19p.

[32] M. Cymbal, H. Tao, and J. Tao. “Underwater Inspection with Remotely Controlled Robot and Image Based 3D Structure Reconstruction Techniques”. In: Transportation Research Board 95th Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board. Transportation Research Board 95th Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board. Washington DC, United States, 2016, p. 15p.

[33] J. Hu and J. Tao. “Energy Harvesting from Pavement via PVDF: Hybrid Piezo-Pyroelectric Effects”. In: Geo-Chicago 2016. Geo-Chicago 2016. Chicago, Illinois: ASCE, Aug. 11, 2016, pp. 556-566. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480137.053.

[34] J. Li, Y. Liu, and J. Tao. “Streamlining of Bridge Piers as Scour Countermeasures: Insights from DES Modeling”. In: Fourth Geo-China International Conference. Fourth Geo-China International Conference. Shandong, China: ASCE, Jul. 21, 2016, pp. 85-92. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480069.011.

[35] J. Li and J. Tao. “DES Investigation of the Effect of Pier Streamlining on Coherent Dynamics of the Turbulence Structure Around Piers”. In: TRB 95th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. Transportation Research Board 95th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States: TRB, Jan. 10, 2016, p. 14p.

[36] J. Li and J. Tao. “DES Investigation of the Effect of Pier Streamlining on Coherent Dynamics of the Turbulence Structure Around Piers”. In: 2016 Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress. 2016 Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress. Phoenix, Arizona, US: ASCE, Feb. 14, 2016, p. 14p.

[37] J. Li and J. Tao. “Coherent Dynamics of a Turbulence Structure around Streamlined Piers”. In: Geo-Chicago 2016. Geo-Chicago 2016. Chicago, Illinois: ASCE, Aug. 11, 2016, pp. 651-660. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480151.064.

[38] Y. Liu, J. Tao, X. Yu, et al. “Characterization of Freezing Fresh Concrete by Multiple Non-Destructive Methods”. In: Fourth Geo-China International Conference. Fourth Geo-China International Conference. Shandong, China: ASCE, Jul. 21, 2016, pp. 125-135. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480021.017.

[39] Mopur, Gothem, J. Tao, and Liang, Robert. “Stabilization of Peat Subgrade for Existing Roadways Using Geosynthetics Encased Polyurethane Foam Columns: Laboratory Feasibility Study”. In: 2016 Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress. 2016 Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress. Phoenix, Arizona, US: ASCE, Feb. 14, 2016, p. 14p.

[40] H. Tao and J. Tao. “CFD-DEM Modeling of Piping Erosion Considering the Properties of Sands”. In: Geo-Chicago 2016. Geo-Chicago 2016. Chicago, Illinois: ASCE, Aug. 11, 2016, pp. 641-650. ISBN: 978-0-7844-8015-1. DOI: 10.1061/9780784480151.063.

[41] H. Tao and J. Tao. “Numerical Modeling of the Mechanisms of Piping Erosion with Coupled CFD and DEM Method”. In: TRB 95th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. Transportation Research Board 95th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2016, p. 17p.

[42] J. Tao, J. Hu, and G. Wu. “Energy Harvesting from Pavements via PVDF: Hybrid Piezo-Pyroelectric Effects”. In: 2016 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring. SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring. Ed. by G. Park. Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, Apr. 15, 2016, p. 97992L. DOI: 10.1117/12.2218369.

[43] J. Li, J. Tao, and X. Yu. “Streamlining of Bridge Pier as a Scour Countermeasure: A Feasibility Study”. In: IFCEE 2015. IFCEE 2015. San Antonio, Texas: ASCE, Mar. 17, 2015, pp. 319-329. DOI: 10.1061/9780784479087.032.

[44] B. Yu, X. Yu, J. Tao, et al. “Innovative Multiscale Sensing and Computational Simulations for Bridge Scour Risk Management”. In: 6th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering 11th International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology. 6th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering; 11th International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology. Urbana-Champaign, United States, Aug. 01, 2015.

[45] Q. Gao, J. Hu, J. Tao, et al. “Experimental Characterization of the Anisotropic Behaviors of Shale Rock”. In: Geo-Congress 2014. Geo-Congress 2014. Atlanta, Georgia: ASCE, Mar. 25, 2014, pp. 563-571. DOI: 10.1061/9780784413272.054.

[46] Q. Gao, J. L. Tao, J. Y. Hu, et al. “Mechanical Behaviors of an Anisotropic Shale Rock”. In: Shale Energy Engineering Conference 2014. Shale Energy Engineering Conference 2014. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States: ASCE, Jul. 14, 2014, pp. 159-167. ISBN: 978-0-7844-1365-4. DOI: 10.1061/9780784413654.017.

[47] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Flow and Scour Patterns around Bridge Piers with Different Configurations: Insights from CFD Simulations”. In: Geo-Congress 2014. Geo-Congress 2014. Atlanta, GA: ASCE, Mar. 25, 2014, pp. 2655-2664. DOI: 10.1061/9780784413272.256.

[48] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Influence of Shunt-damping Circuit on the Dynamic Response of a Bio-Inspired Piezoelectric Micropillar Sensor”. In: Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2014. SPIE 2014. Vol. 9055. San Diego, California, USA: International Society for Optics and Photonics, Mar. 08, 2014, p. 90550J. DOI: 10.1117/12.2057518.

[49] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Sediment Transport Model Considering Turbulent Flow”. In: Geo-Congress 2014. Geo-Congress 2014. Atlanta, GA: ASCE, Mar. 25, 2014, pp. 1072-1080. DOI: 10.1061/9780784413272.104.

[50] J. Tao, X. Yu, and X. B. Yu. “Design and Application of A Field Bridge Scour Monitoring Sensor Based on TDR”. In: Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting. Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2014, p. 16p.

[51] J. Huang, J. Tao, and X. Yu. “Feasibility analyses of carbon nanotubes for the design of a new hair flow sensor”. In: Structural Health Monitoring 2013: A Roadmap to Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2013. 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: A Roadmap to Intelligent Structures, IWSHM 2013. Stanford, CA: DEStech Publications, Jan. 01, 2013, pp. 2138-2146.

[52] Y. Sun, J. Tao, G. Wu, et al. “A Non-Contact Wearable Wireless Body Sensor Network for Multiple Vital Signal Detection”. In: 2013 IEEE SENSORS. 2013 IEEE SENSORS. Baltimore, MD, USA: IEEE, Nov. 2013, pp. 1-4. ISBN: 978-1-4673-4642-. DOI: 10.1109/ICSENS.2013.6688328.

[53] J. Tao, Q. Gao, and X. Yu. “Assessment of the Effects of Pier Configurations on the Flow Pattern and Scour: A CFD Modeling Approach”. In: TRB 92nd Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers DVD. Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2013, p. 18p.

[54] J. Tao and X. Yu. “A Framework for Numerical Simulation of Bridge Scour Focusing on the Improvements of Sediment Transport Models”. In: TRB 92nd Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2013, p. 19p.

[55] J. Tao and X. Yu. “Optimization of bio-inspired piezoelectric composite hair sensor - Mechanical impedance matching”. In: Structural Health Monitoring 2013: A Roadmap to Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2013. 9th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: A Roadmap to Intelligent Structures, IWSHM 2013. Stanford, CA: DEStech Publications, Jan. 01, 2013, pp. 2157-2165.

[56] J. Tao, X. Yu, and X. Yu. “Real-Time TDR Field Bridge Scour Monitoring System”. In: Structures Congress 2013. Structures Congress 2013. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States: ASCE, May. 10, 2013, pp. 2996-3009. DOI: 10.1061/9780784412848.262.

[57] Z. Liu, X. Yu, J. Tao, et al. “Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modeling of Soil Pipe Interactions in Cold Weather Conditions”. In: Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting. Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2012, p. 15p.

[58] Y. Sun, X. Yu, Z. Liu, et al. “Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Measurement of Air Void Size Distribution in Concrete”. In: TRB 91st Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers DVD. Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2012, p. 17p.

[59] X. Yu, J. Tao, and X. Yu. “Comparison Study on Computer Simulations for Bridge Scour Estimation”. In: Georisk 2011. Georisk 2011. Atlanta, Georgia, United States: ASCE, Apr. 26, 2012, pp. 1125-1132. DOI: 10.1061/41183(418)123.

[60] Z. Liu, B. Zhang, X. Yu, et al. “A New Freezing Method for Soil Water Characteristic Curve Measurement”. In: TRB 90th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers DVD. Transportation Research Board 90th Annual Meeting. Washington, DC United States, Jan. 23, 2011, p. 14p.

[61] J. Tao, M. Richardson, X. Yu, et al. “Performance Evaluation of a Wireless Sensor Network Protocol for Structural Health Monitoring”. In: Transportation Research Board 90th Annual Meeting. Transportation Research Board 90th Annual Meeting. Washington DC, United States, 2011, p. 15p.

[62] J. Tao, X. Yu, and J. Berilla. “Micropillar sensing element for bio-inspired flow sensors”. In: Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures. Stanford, CA, Dec. 01, 2011, pp. 1732-1739.

[63] J. Tao, X. Yu, and J. Berrilla. “Bio-Inspired Flow and Acoustic Sensor”. In: Proc. SPIE 8019, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense X. Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense X. Vol. 8019. Orlando, Florida, United States: International Society for Optics and Photonics, Jun. 02, 2011, p. 80190R. DOI: 10.1117/12.886564.

[64] X. Yu, J. Tao, and J. Berilla. “A Bio-Inspired Flow Sensor”. In: Proc. SPIE 7646, Nanosensors, Biosensors, and Info-Tech Sensors and Systems 2010. Nanosensors, Biosensors, and Info-Tech Sensors and Systems 2010. Vol. 7646. San Diego, California, United States: International Society for Optics and Photonics, Mar. 30, 2010, p. 764618. DOI: 10.1117/12.849230.

[65] X. Yu, B. Zhang, J. Tao, et al. “Smart Pavement Sensor Based on Thermoelectricity Power”. In: Proc. SPIE 7647, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2010. Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2010. Vol. 7647. San Diego, California, United States: International Society for Optics and Photonics, Mar. 31, 2010, p. 76470X. DOI: 10.1117/12.849227.

Books co-edited

[1] L. Hu, X. Gu, J. Tao, et al., ed. Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Multi-physics Processes in Soil Mechanics and Advances in Geotechnical Testing. Springer Singapore, 2018. ISBN: 9789811300943.

[2] A. Zhou, J. Tao, X. Gu, et al., ed. Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Fundamentals of Soil Behaviours. Springer Singapore, 2018. ISBN: 9789811301247.

[3] R. Liang, J. Qian, and J. Tao, ed. Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 240. Geo-Shanghai 2014. American Society of Civil Engineers, May. 26, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-7844-1342-5.

Reports

[1] Q. Huang, J. Thomas, and J. Tao. Evaluation of Effective Bridge Deck Repair Maintenance Methods. Final Report FHWA/OH-2018-11. University of Akron; Ohio Department of Transportation, Apr. 2018, p. 35p.

[2] J. Tao. Use of Crushed Recycled Glass in the Construction of Local Roadways Current Status of Recycled Glass Collection and Processing in the State of Ohio. Final Report FHWA/OH-2017-19. University of Akron, May. 01, 2017.

[3] J. Tao, J. Li, S. Huang, et al. Performance Comparison of Abutment and Retaining Wall Drainage Systems. Final Report FHWA/OH-2017-36. University of Akron; Ohio Department of Transportation, Dec. 2017, p. 200p.

[4] J. Tao, Z. Luo, and G. Pandey. Evaluation of Post Flooding Shoulder Reconditioning - State Library of Ohio Digital Collection. Final Report 974924814. Columbus, Ohio: University of Akron; Ohio Department of Transportation, 2017, p. 84.

[5] J. Tao and R. Liang. Stabilization of Peat Deposits for Roadway Construction and Remediation. Final Report FHWA/OH-2015/22. University of Akron; Ohio Department of Transportation, Aug. 2015, p. 85p.