Solving soil interaction problems through a
fundamental science-based inquiry approach in a
creative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment.
fundamental science-based inquiry approach in a
creative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment.
People
Nick Yafrate (PhD)
Nick Yafrate
Ph.D. Candidate
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
1215 Bainer Hall
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-3480
Fax: (530) 752-7872
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Current Research
My current research is focused on the use of full flow penetrometers for the in situ evaluation of soft clays. Full flow probes such as the tbar, ball and plate penetrometers are used to evaluate the undrained and remolded undrained shear strength of soft clays more accurately and efficiently than conventional piezocone and vane shear testing. For more information on this research click here and feel free to contact me.
Employment
- Research Assistant (2006-Present) – University of California, Davis, CA
- Research Assistant (2002-2005) - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- Research Assistant (2001-2002) - University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
- Geotechnical Lab Technician (Summer 2000) - GZA Geoenvironmental, Newton, MA
Education
- Ph.D - University of California, Davis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Expected)
- M.S.C.E. - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (September 2004)
- B.S.C.E. - University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (May 2002)
Ph.D.Research (2004-Present)
- Thesis: The Use of Full Flow Penetrometers in Soft Clays.
- Advisor: Jason T. DeJong, Professor, Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis.
M.S. Research (2002-2004)
- Thesis: The Detection of Varved Clay with a Miniature Piezoprobe.
- Advisor: Jason T. DeJong, Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.