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Dr. Allen L. Sehn
Assistant Professor
Office: 209F ASEC
Tel- 330.972.7292
Fax- 330.972.6020
Email: asehn@uakron.edu
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Environmental Engineer
Education
- Ph.D.(1990), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- M.S.(1983), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- B.S.(1981), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Professional Engineer, Ohio and Virginia
Courses Taught:
- Soil Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundation Engineering I & II
- Mechanics of Solids
- Design of Earth Structures
- Seepage and Groundwater
Research Interests:
Research interests are in the general areas of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and materials. Specific interests include soil properties, field and laboratory testing of soils, instrumentation, ground improvement techniques, and design and analysis of foundations, retaining structures, and earth structures. Materials research interests are primarily related to concrete materials and include strength and durability issues and the evaluation of materials used for making concrete.
Publications:
- Sehn, A.L. and Duncan, J.M., "Instrumentation for Measuring Earth Pressures Due to Compaction," Transportation Research Record No. 1432, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington, DC, 44-52, 1990.
- Duncan, J.M., Williams, G.W., Sehn, A.L., and Seed, R.B., "Estimating Earth Pressures Due to Compaction," Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 1833-1847, 1991.
- Sehn, A.L. and Duncan, J.M., "Investigation of Large Deformations of a Corrugated Metal Pipe in Silty Soil," Transportation Research Record No. 1431, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington, DC, 3-12, 1994.
- Brandon, T.L. and Sehn, A.L., "Use of Air Regulating Valves in Geotechnical Laboratory Testing, "Transportation Research Record No. 1432, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington, DC, 26-31, 1994.
Professional Organization Affiliations:
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society for Engineering Education
- International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
- American Society for Testing and Materials
- National Research Council, Transportation Research Board
- Committee on Soil and Rock Instrumentation
- AFSE, The Association of Engineering Firms Practicing in the Geosciences
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
- Ohio Infrastructure Institute
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