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Stephen E. Dickenson

Associate Professor
Geotechnical Engineering
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Mailing Address:
School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Oregon State University
220 Owen Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-3212
 
Contact Info:
Phone: 541-737-3111
FAX: 541-737-3052
Office: 340 Owen Hall
Email: stephen.dickenson@oregonstate.edu
 
Education:
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Specialty) University of California, Berkeley, 1994
M.S., Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Specialty) Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1988
B.A., Geology University of California, Berkeley, 1985
 
Interests and Research:
Dr. Dickenson's technical interests are principally in the areas of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Geotechnical aspects of Port and Harbor Engineering, and multi-hazard risk reduction for coastal infrastructure. Specific research areas include; dynamic soil-structure interaction involving deep foundations, soil improvement for seismic hazard reduction, and soft ground engineering. His current and recent research investigations include the following:
  • Physical and numerical modeling of the seismic performance of pile-supported wharf structures.
  • Numerical modeling of the seismic performance of anchored sheet pile bulkheads.
  • Applications of soil improvement for mitigating seismic hazards to port structures.
  • Implementation of instrumentation systems for performance monitoring of coastal infrastructure.
  • Evaluation and mitigation of liquefaction hazards to bridge foundations.
  • Multi-hazard (seismic and hydrologic) analyses of the stability of Columbia River levees.
  • Non-linear, effective stress behavior of fine-grained soils during cyclic loading.
 
Teaching:
While at OSU Dr. Dickenson has taught the following courses; Geotechnical Engineering I (Soil Mechanics), Geotechnical Engineering II (Soils and Foundation Engineering), In Situ and Laboratory Testing of Soils, Soil Behavior, Earth Retention and Support, Designing with Geosynthetics, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Deep Foundations, Soil and Site Improvement, and Geotechnical Engineering Practice. Dr. Dickenson has also hosted seminars, short courses, and workshops addressing topics such as: Construction and Engineering Issues at West Coast Ports, Seismic Vulnerability of Port Facilities, Screening and Analysis of Earthquake Hazards to Bridge Foundations and Approach Structures, and Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering for Practicing Engineers.
 
Vita: dickenson.pdf [pdficon graphic]