Professor Alexander Scheuermann
Professor

Alexander Scheuermann

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Professor Alexander Scheuermann is:
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Fields of research

Civil engineering Environmental Sciences

Qualifications

  • Doctoral Diploma of Engineering, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Research interests

  • Application of electromagnetic measurement methods in civil engineering

  • Coupled hydraulic/mechanic/electric properties of soils

  • Hydraulics and mechanics of unsaturated soils

  • Mathematical and experimental modelling of internal erosion

  • Flood prevention and technical flood protection

  • Performance of roads and pavements

  • Soft soil behaviour

  • Mechanic and hydraulic behavior of fractured media incl. hydraulic fracturing

Search Professor Alexander Scheuermann’s works on UQ eSpace

278 works between 2002 and 2025
All (278) Book (1) Journal Article (147) Other Outputs (3) Conference Publication (124) Book Chapter (3)

201 - 220 of 278 works

2014

Conference Publication

Experimental study on the relationship of mechanic and hydraulic state variables, and the dielectric properties of clays

Schwing, M., Chen, Z., Scheuermann, A., Williams, D. J. and Wagner, N. (2014). Experimental study on the relationship of mechanic and hydraulic state variables, and the dielectric properties of clays. 6th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils (UNSAT 2014), Sydney, Australia, 2-4 July 2014. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press/Balkema. doi: 10.1201/b17034-33

Experimental study on the relationship of mechanic and hydraulic state variables, and the dielectric properties of clays

2013

Journal Article

A micro-mechanical approach for the study of contact erosion

Galindo-Torres, S. A., Scheuermann, A., Muhlhaus, H. B. and Williams, D. J. (2013). A micro-mechanical approach for the study of contact erosion. Acta Geotechnica, 10 (3), 357-368. doi: 10.1007/s11440-013-0282-z

A micro-mechanical approach for the study of contact erosion

2013

Journal Article

A Lattice Boltzmann model for studying transient effects during imbibition-drainage cycles in unsaturated soils

Galindo-Torres, S. A., Scheuermann, A., Li, L., Pedroso, D. M. and Williams, D. J. (2013). A Lattice Boltzmann model for studying transient effects during imbibition-drainage cycles in unsaturated soils. Computer Physics Communications, 184 (4), 1086-1093. doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2012.11.015

A Lattice Boltzmann model for studying transient effects during imbibition-drainage cycles in unsaturated soils

2013

Conference Publication

Dielectric properties of a clay soil determined in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 40 GHz

Schwing, Moritz, Chen, Zhen, Scheuermann, Alexander and Wagner, Norman (2013). Dielectric properties of a clay soil determined in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 40 GHz. ISEMA 2013: 10th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances, Weimar, Germany, 25-27 September 2013. Weimar, Germany: International Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry (ISEMA).

Dielectric properties of a clay soil determined in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 40 GHz

2013

Conference Publication

Stress and displacement monitoring of auger displacement piles

Larisch, M. D., Arnold, M., Uhlig, M., Schwiteilo, E., Williams, D. J. and Scheuermann, A. (2013). Stress and displacement monitoring of auger displacement piles. PILE 2013: International Conference on State of the Art of Pile Foundation and Pile Case Histories, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, 2-4 June, 2013. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Universitas Katolik Parahyangan.

Stress and displacement monitoring of auger displacement piles

2013

Conference Publication

Simulation of the backfilling process with annular gap grouting mortar

Schaufler, Alexander, Becker, Christian, Steeb, Holger and Scheuermann, Alexander (2013). Simulation of the backfilling process with annular gap grouting mortar. EURO:TUN 2013: 3rd International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunnelling and Subsurface Engineering, Bochum, Germany, 17-19 April 2013. Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany: Aedificatio Verlag.

Simulation of the backfilling process with annular gap grouting mortar

2013

Conference Publication

Effect of boundary conditions on measured water retention behavior within soils

Galindo-Torres, S., Scheuermann, A., Pedroso, D. M. and Li, L. (2013). Effect of boundary conditions on measured water retention behavior within soils. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting 2013, San Francisco, CA, USA, 9-13 December, 2013.

Effect of boundary conditions on measured water retention behavior within soils

2013

Conference Publication

Computational porous media modelling

Muhlhaus, H., Gross, L. and Scheuermann, A. (2013). Computational porous media modelling. LUCKY #13: XIII International Workshop on Modelling of Mantle and Lithosphere Dynamics, Hønefoss, Norway, 31 August-5 September, 2013. Oslo, Norway: Earth Dynamics Group.

Computational porous media modelling

2013

Conference Publication

Hydraulic conductivity of compacted clay liners moisture-conditioned and permeated with saline coal seam gas water

Indrawan, I. G. B., Williams, D. J. and Scheuermann, A. (2013). Hydraulic conductivity of compacted clay liners moisture-conditioned and permeated with saline coal seam gas water. ICSMGE 2013: 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris, France, 2-6 September, 2013. Paris, France: Presses des Ponts.

Hydraulic conductivity of compacted clay liners moisture-conditioned and permeated with saline coal seam gas water

2012

Journal Article

Numerical study on the permeability in a tensorial form for laminar flow in anisotropic porous media

Galindo-Torres, S. A., Scheuermann, A. and Li, L. (2012). Numerical study on the permeability in a tensorial form for laminar flow in anisotropic porous media. Physical Review E, 86 (4) 046306, 046306.1-046306.9. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevE.86.046306

Numerical study on the permeability in a tensorial form for laminar flow in anisotropic porous media

2012

Journal Article

Determination of porosity distributions of water saturated granular media using spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR)

Scheuermann, Alexander (2012). Determination of porosity distributions of water saturated granular media using spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR). Geotechnical Testing Journal, 35 (3), 441-450. doi: 10.1520/GTJ103056

Determination of porosity distributions of water saturated granular media using spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR)

2012

Conference Publication

Frequency-dependant dielectric parameters of steel fibre reinforced concrete

Karlovsek, Jurij, Wagner, Norman and Scheuermann, Alexandar (2012). Frequency-dependant dielectric parameters of steel fibre reinforced concrete. 14th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Shanghai, China, 4-8 June 2012. Hoboken, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICGPR.2012.6254918

Frequency-dependant dielectric parameters of steel fibre reinforced concrete

2012

Conference Publication

Quantitative moisture measurement of road pavements using 3D noise-modulated GPR

Muller, Wayne, Schuermann, Alexander and Reeves, Bryan (2012). Quantitative moisture measurement of road pavements using 3D noise-modulated GPR. 14th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Shanghai, China, 4-8 June 2012. Piscataway, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICGPR.2012.6254919

Quantitative moisture measurement of road pavements using 3D noise-modulated GPR

2012

Conference Publication

A continuum model for infiltration problems

Schafler, A., Becker, Ch., Steeb, H. and Scheuermann, A. (2012). A continuum model for infiltration problems. 6th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-6), Paris, France, 27-31 August 2012. Paris, France: Société Hydrotechnique de France (SHF).

A continuum model for infiltration problems

2012

Conference Publication

Determination of the true electrical conductivity of a saline clay

Indrawan, I. Gde Budi, Williams, David John and Scheuermann, Alexander (2012). Determination of the true electrical conductivity of a saline clay. 11th Australia - New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, Melbourne, Australia, 15-18 July 2012. Melbourne, Australia: Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics.

Determination of the true electrical conductivity of a saline clay

2012

Conference Publication

Effects of saline coal-seam gas water on consistency limits and compaction characteristics of clay liners

Indrawan, I. Gde, Williams, David John and Scheuermann, Alexandar (2012). Effects of saline coal-seam gas water on consistency limits and compaction characteristics of clay liners. 34th International Geological Congress 2012 (IGC), Brisbane, Australia, 5-10 August 2012. Australia: Australian Geosciences Council.

Effects of saline coal-seam gas water on consistency limits and compaction characteristics of clay liners

2012

Conference Publication

Investigation of voids and cavities in bored tunnels using GPR

Karlovsek, Jurij, Scheuermann, Alexandar and Williams, David J. (2012). Investigation of voids and cavities in bored tunnels using GPR. 14th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR2012), Shanghai, China, 4-8 June 2012. Hoboken, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICGPR.2012.6254916

Investigation of voids and cavities in bored tunnels using GPR

2012

Conference Publication

Simulation of auger displacement pile installation

Larisch, M. D., Nacke, E., Arnold, M., Williams, D. and Scheuermann, A. (2012). Simulation of auger displacement pile installation. 11th Australia - New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, Melbourne, Australia, 15-18 July 2012. Melbourne, Australia: Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics.

Simulation of auger displacement pile installation

2012

Conference Publication

Analysis of coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soils: a multivariate approach

Wagner, N., Daschner, F., Scheuermann, A. and Schwing, M. (2012). Analysis of coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soils: a multivariate approach. Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy (IWIS 2012), Chemnitz, Germany, 26-28 September 2012.

Analysis of coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soils: a multivariate approach

2012

Conference Publication

Fault and fracture zone detection based on soil gas mapping and gamma ray survey at the extension site of an open pit coal mine

Ma, Ye, Bringemeier, Detlef, Scheuermann, Alexander, Molebatsi, Tiro and Li, Ling (2012). Fault and fracture zone detection based on soil gas mapping and gamma ray survey at the extension site of an open pit coal mine. 2012 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 16-17 February 2012. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.

Fault and fracture zone detection based on soil gas mapping and gamma ray survey at the extension site of an open pit coal mine

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Ultrafast dynamic tomography and x-ray based rheography facility (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2028
    A Heterarchical Model for Soil Erosion from Internal Flow to Global Failure (ARC Discovery Project administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Quantitative Geophysics for Monitoring and Assessment of Mining Residue Structure
    Technological Resources Pty Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Refinement of MudMaster Antennae prototype
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Development Dielectric Sensor System on Intelligent Amphirols for Mud Farming Tailings Facilities
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Erosion processes in soils across scales - laboratory, field and prediction
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Changes of salt dynamics and distribution in coastal marshes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Engineering the strength and consolidation of reclaimed soft soil
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Review the current design and construction of the reinforced concrete pits with a view to optimisation and weight reduction
    Research Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Predicting the impact of airblasts
    Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd (Cadia Gold)
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    National rock, concrete and advanced composite testing capability
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    3D compressed and monitored Hopkinson bar (ARC LIEF Project administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    An earthquake shaking table to investigate soil-structure interactions (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    North West Channel Trial Dredging Project
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Qualitative and quantitative modelling of hydraulic fracturing of brittle materials
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    True triaxial cell for advanced testing of porous media
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    A National Facility for In situ Testing of Soft Soils (ARC LIEF Grant administered by The University of Newcastle)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Multi-scale, two-phase flow in complex coal seam systems
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    The National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility (ARC LIEF Grant administered by UWA)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Smart Futures Fellowship (Mid): Spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR) for Queensland's key industry applications
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Hydraulic erosion of granular structures: Experiments and computational simulations
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Optimising the design, construction and cost-effectiveness of screw auger piles in fine-grained cohesive soils
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Investigation and modelling of the dewatering, stability and water management of deep open pit iron ore mines
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Internal Erosion of Non-cohesive Soils
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Soil Behaviour During the Installation Process of Auger Displacement Piles
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Experimental and numerical investigation of erosion of non-cohesive soils
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Measurements of Pressure Profile along Elongated Sensors Using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Alexander Scheuermann is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an autonomous model with predictive capabilities using computer vision and machine learning to facilitate remote monitoring of activities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a New Foundation System for Lightly-Loaded Buildings in Expansive Soils

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An Innovative Foundation System for Lightly Loaded Buildings on Expansive Soils

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Lateral load distribution on buried cable joining pits

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dorival Pedroso

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Slurry Transportation Pipeline Design Tool for the Minerals and Mining Industry

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dion Weatherley

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Experimental and numerical modeling of saltwater intrusion in the coastal aquifer under different morphology of fractured beds

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Claudia Cherubini, Professor Tom Baldock

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coastal erosion when managing beaches under changing climate

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor David Callaghan

Completed supervision

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