Professor Alexander Scheuermann
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Alexander Scheuermann

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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

282 works between 2002 and 2026
All (282) Book (1) Journal Article (151) Other Outputs (3) Conference Publication (124) Book Chapter (3)

221 - 240 of 282 works

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

2012

Conference Publication

Zur Bemessung und Ausführung von Stabilisierungssäulen, hergestellt im Drehbohrverfahren

Larisch, M. D., Scheuermann, A. and Williams, D. (2012). Zur Bemessung und Ausführung von Stabilisierungssäulen, hergestellt im Drehbohrverfahren. 2. Symposium Baugrundverbesserung in der Geotechnik, Vienna, Austria, 13-14 September 2012. Vienna, Austria: Universitat Stuttgart, Instituts fur Geotechnik.

Zur Bemessung und Ausführung von Stabilisierungssäulen, hergestellt im Drehbohrverfahren

2012

Conference Publication

A new simple model for the determination of the pore constriction size distribution

To, Huu Duc, Scheuermann, Alexander and Williams, David J. (2012). A new simple model for the determination of the pore constriction size distribution. 6th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-6), Paris, France, 27 - 31 August 2012. Paris, France: Société Hydrotechnique de France (SHF).

A new simple model for the determination of the pore constriction size distribution

2012

Conference Publication

Measurement of porosity distributions during erosion experiments using Spatial Time Domain Reflectometry (Spatial TDR)

Scheuermann, A., Muehlhaus, H. -B., Bittner, T. and Bieberstein, A. (2012). Measurement of porosity distributions during erosion experiments using Spatial Time Domain Reflectometry (Spatial TDR). 6th International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-6), Paris, France, 27- 31 August 2012. Paris, France: Société Hydrotechnique de France (SHF).

Measurement of porosity distributions during erosion experiments using Spatial Time Domain Reflectometry (Spatial TDR)

2012

Book

Ortsaufgelöste zeitbereichsreflektometrie in geohydraulik und geomechanik

Scheuermann, Alexander (2012). Ortsaufgelöste zeitbereichsreflektometrie in geohydraulik und geomechanik. Karlsruhe, Germany: Institute of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics.

Ortsaufgelöste zeitbereichsreflektometrie in geohydraulik und geomechanik

2012

Conference Publication

A new borehole simulator for full scale in-situ well cementing experiments under elevated p-T-conditions

Schilling, Frank R., Klumbach, Steffen, Haist, Michael, Kromer, Marco, Hirsch, Astrid, Bieberstein, Andreas, Mutschler, Thomas, Neumann, Thomas and Scheuermann, Alexander (2012). A new borehole simulator for full scale in-situ well cementing experiments under elevated p-T-conditions. GeoHannover 2012, Hannover, Germany, 1-3 October 2012.

A new borehole simulator for full scale in-situ well cementing experiments under elevated p-T-conditions

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

2011

Conference Publication

Measurement of water content profiles using spatial Time Domain Reflectometry

Scheuermann, A., Schlaeger, S., Becker, R., Hübner, C. and Wagner, N. (2011). Measurement of water content profiles using spatial Time Domain Reflectometry. 34th IAHR World Congress, 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Brisbane, Australia, 26 June-1 July 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Measurement of water content profiles using spatial Time Domain Reflectometry

2011

Conference Publication

Kontakterosion koerniger erdstoffe – Erfassung von dichteaenderungen mittels spatial TDR

Bittner, T., Scheuermann, A. and Bieberstein, A. (2011). Kontakterosion koerniger erdstoffe – Erfassung von dichteaenderungen mittels spatial TDR. Innovative Feuchtemessung in Forschung und Praxis (6th, IFFP. 2011), Karlsruhe, Germany, 12-14 October 2011. Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany: Competence Center for Material Moisture.

Kontakterosion koerniger erdstoffe – Erfassung von dichteaenderungen mittels spatial TDR

2011

Conference Publication

Application of ground penetrating radar to testing tunnel integrity

Karlovsek, J., Scheuermann, A., Muller, W. and Williams, D. J. (2011). Application of ground penetrating radar to testing tunnel integrity. 14th Australasian Tunnelling Conference: Development of Underground Space, Auckland, New Zealand, 8-10 March 2011. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Application of ground penetrating radar to testing tunnel integrity

2011

Conference Publication

Extended Barcelona basic model to the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils

Pedroso, D. M., Farias, M. M., Williams, D. J., Scheuermann, A. and Buzzi, O. (2011). Extended Barcelona basic model to the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils. 13th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, Melbourne, Australia, 9-11 May 2011. Sydney, Australia: Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety.

Extended Barcelona basic model to the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils

2011

Book Chapter

Technischer Hochwasserschutz: Deiche an Fliessgewassern

Bieberstein, A. and Scheuermann, A. (2011). Technischer Hochwasserschutz: Deiche an Fliessgewassern. Management von Hochwasserrisiken: Mit Beiträgen aus den RIMAX Forschungsprojekten. (pp. 141-161) edited by Bruno Merz, Ruth Bittner, Uwe Grünewald and Klaus Piroth. Stuttgart, Germany: Schweizerbart.

Technischer Hochwasserschutz: Deiche an Fliessgewassern

2011

Conference Publication

The SFG model for the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils

Pedroso, D., Sheng, D., Williams, D., Scheuermann, A., Farias, M. M. and Nakai, T. (2011). The SFG model for the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils. VII Brazilian Symposium on Unsaturated Soils - nSat2011, Pirenopolis, Brazil, 29-31 August 2011.

The SFG model for the cyclic behaviour of unsaturated soils

2011

Conference Publication

On the coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of organic free soils: Experimental investigations

Wagner, Norman, Scheuermann, Alexander, Schwing, Moritz, Bontitz, Frank and Kupfer, Klaus (2011). On the coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of organic free soils: Experimental investigations. 9th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances, Kansas City, MO, USA, 31 May-3 June 2011. Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.: ISEMA.

On the coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of organic free soils: Experimental investigations

2010

Journal Article

Fast time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurement approach for investigating the liquefaction of soils

Scheuermann, A., Hubner, C., Wienbroer, H., Rebstock, D. and Huber, G. (2010). Fast time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurement approach for investigating the liquefaction of soils. Measurement Science and Technology, 21 (2) 025104, 025104.1-025104.11. doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/21/2/025104

Fast time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurement approach for investigating the liquefaction of soils

2010

Conference Publication

Installation technique of elongated sensors in river dykes

Scheuermann, Alexander, Wagner, Norman, Bieberstein, Andreas, Kupfer, Klaus, Hübner, Christof, Becker, Rolf and Schlaeger, Stefan (2010). Installation technique of elongated sensors in river dykes. First European Conference on Moisture Measurement Aquametry 2010, Weimar, Germany, 5-10 October 2010. Weimar, Germany: MFPA Weimar.

Installation technique of elongated sensors in river dykes

2010

Conference Publication

Measuring approach for density distributions in granular media

Scheuermann, Alexander, Hübner, Christof, Schlaeger, Stefan, Becker, Rolf and Wagner, Norman (2010). Measuring approach for density distributions in granular media. First European Conference on Moisture Measurement Aquametry 2010, Weimar, Germany, 5-7 October 2010. Weimar, Germany: MFPA Weimar.

Measuring approach for density distributions in granular media

2010

Conference Publication

Internal erosion of granular materials – Identification of erodible fine particles as a basis for numerical calculations

Scheuermann, A., Steeb. H. and Kiefer, J. (2010). Internal erosion of granular materials – Identification of erodible fine particles as a basis for numerical calculations. 9th International Congress of the Hellenic Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HSTAM), Limassol, Cyprus, 12-14 July 2010. Cyprus: Hellenic Society for Theoretical & Applied Mechanics (HSTAM).

Internal erosion of granular materials – Identification of erodible fine particles as a basis for numerical calculations

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

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Lateral load distribution on buried cable joining pits

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dorival Pedroso

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Quantifying Internal Erosion Processes in Earth Dams

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Thierry Bore

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Deformation Monitoring and Prediction Using Enhanced Imagery Methods

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Hon Assoc Professor Alistair Grinham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An Innovative Foundation System for Lightly Loaded Buildings on Expansive Soils

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Master Philosophy

    Investigating the grain size range and compaction level at which breaching flow slide occur

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor David Callaghan

Completed supervision

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