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

274 works between 2002 and 2025
All (274) Journal Article (143) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (123) Book (1) Other Outputs (4)

241 - 260 of 274 works

2009

Conference Publication

Monitoring system for river dykes based on Spatial-TDR

Scheuermann, Alexander, Wagner, Norman, Bieberstein, Andreas, Kupfer, Klaus, Schlaeger, Stefan, Becker, Rolf and Hübner, Christof (2009). Monitoring system for river dykes based on Spatial-TDR. 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009), Espoo, Helsinki, Finland, 1-5 June 2009. Helsinki, Finland: Picaset Oy.

Monitoring system for river dykes based on Spatial-TDR

2009

Conference Publication

Coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soil

Wagner, N., Scheuermann, A., Kupfer, K. and Trinks, E. (2009). Coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soil. 8th International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances (ISEMA 2009), Espoo, Helsinki, Finland, 1-5 June 2009. Helsinki, Finland: Picaset Oy.

Coupled hydraulic and dielectric material properties of soil

2008

Journal Article

Soil water content monitoring on a dike model using electrical resistivity tomography

Rings, J., Scheuermann, A., Preko, K. and Hauck, C. (2008). Soil water content monitoring on a dike model using electrical resistivity tomography. Near Surface Geophysics, 6 (2), 123-132. doi: 10.3997/1873-0604.2007038

Soil water content monitoring on a dike model using electrical resistivity tomography

2008

Conference Publication

Water content dynamics in unsaturated soils - Results of experimental investigations in laboratory and in situ

Scheuermann, A. (2008). Water content dynamics in unsaturated soils - Results of experimental investigations in laboratory and in situ. 1st European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Durham, U.K., 02-04 July 2008. Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.: CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group. doi: 10.1201/9780203884430.ch22

Water content dynamics in unsaturated soils - Results of experimental investigations in laboratory and in situ

2008

Conference Publication

The characterisation of the grains and the pores, applications

Lörincz, János, Tarnai, Tibor, Trang, Q. Phong, Imre, Emőke, Talata, István, Teleges, Gábor, Scheuermann, Alexander, Semar, Olivier and Witt, Karl Josef (2008). The characterisation of the grains and the pores, applications. International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (12th, IACMAG, 2008), Goa, India, 1-6 October 2008. Powai, Mumbai, India: Indian Institute of Technology.

The characterisation of the grains and the pores, applications

2008

Conference Publication

Spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR) – Principles, limitations and accuracy

Becker, R., Scheuermann, A., Schlaeger, S., Heubner, C. and Wagner, N. (2008). Spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR) – Principles, limitations and accuracy. 1st European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Durham, U.K., 2-4 July 2008. Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.: CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group.

Spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR) – Principles, limitations and accuracy

2008

Conference Publication

Spatial time domain reflectometry (spatial TDR) - On the use in geohydraulics and geotechnics

Scheuermann, A., Bieberstein, A., Triantafyllidis, T., Huebner, C., Becker, R., Schlaeger, S. and Wagner, N. (2008). Spatial time domain reflectometry (spatial TDR) - On the use in geohydraulics and geotechnics. 1st European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Durham, U.K., 2-4 July 2008. Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.: Taylor & Francis.

Spatial time domain reflectometry (spatial TDR) - On the use in geohydraulics and geotechnics

2008

Conference Publication

Instationäre durchfeuchtung von deichen - Analytische berechnungsmethode für die operationelle anwendung

Zesch, Rainer, Saucke, Ulrich, Scheuermann, Alexander and Bieberstein, Andreas (2008). Instationäre durchfeuchtung von deichen - Analytische berechnungsmethode für die operationelle anwendung. Geomechanik Kolloquium Karlsruhe '08, Karlsruhe, Germany, 24-25 July 2008. Karlsruhe, Germany: Mitteilungen des Instituts für Bodenmechanik und Felsmechanik.

Instationäre durchfeuchtung von deichen - Analytische berechnungsmethode für die operationelle anwendung

2008

Conference Publication

Water retention functions of sand mixtures

Imre, E., Laufer, I., Rajkai, K., Scheuermann, A., Firgi, T. and Telekes, G. (2008). Water retention functions of sand mixtures. 1st European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Durham, U.K., 2-4 July 2008. Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.: CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Group.

Water retention functions of sand mixtures

2007

Journal Article

Hochwasserschutzdeiche – aktuelle Entwicklungen zur Verbesserung der Hochwassersicherheit

Bieberstein, Andreas, Zesch, Rainer, Riegger, Tobias, Saucke, Ulrich, Scheuermann, Alexander and Triantafyllidis, Theodor (2007). Hochwasserschutzdeiche – aktuelle Entwicklungen zur Verbesserung der Hochwassersicherheit. Bautechnik, 84 (12), 829-837. doi: 10.1002/bate.200710069

Hochwasserschutzdeiche – aktuelle Entwicklungen zur Verbesserung der Hochwassersicherheit

2007

Journal Article

Optimiertes sensordesign zur bestimmung von feuchteprofilen in verlustbehafteten boden. Optimized sensor design for the determination of the spatial moisture distribution in electrical lossy soils

Scheuermann, Alexander, Bieberstein, Andreas, Schlaeger, Stefan and Becker, Rolf (2007). Optimiertes sensordesign zur bestimmung von feuchteprofilen in verlustbehafteten boden. Optimized sensor design for the determination of the spatial moisture distribution in electrical lossy soils. Technisches Messen, 74 (5), 308-315. doi: 10.1524/teme.2007.74.5.308

Optimiertes sensordesign zur bestimmung von feuchteprofilen in verlustbehafteten boden. Optimized sensor design for the determination of the spatial moisture distribution in electrical lossy soils

2007

Conference Publication

Monitoring von Altdeichstrecken - Instrumentierung eines 250 m langen Deichabschnittes mit TDR-Sensoren zur Bestimmung von Feuchteverteilungen

Scheuermann, A., Bieberstein, A., Hübner, C., Becker, R. and Schlaeger, S. (2007). Monitoring von Altdeichstrecken - Instrumentierung eines 250 m langen Deichabschnittes mit TDR-Sensoren zur Bestimmung von Feuchteverteilungen. Innovative Feuchtemessung in Forschung und Praxis, Karlsruhe, Germany, 17-18 October, 2007. Freiburg, Germany: Aedificatio Verlag.

Monitoring von Altdeichstrecken - Instrumentierung eines 250 m langen Deichabschnittes mit TDR-Sensoren zur Bestimmung von Feuchteverteilungen

2007

Conference Publication

Preferential water movement in homogeneous soils

Scheuermann, Alexander and Bieberstein, Andreas (2007). Preferential water movement in homogeneous soils. 2nd International Conference on Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils, Weimer, Germany, 7-9 March 2007. Berlin, Germany: Springer Verlag.

Preferential water movement in homogeneous soils

2007

Conference Publication

Messung und prognose des wassergehaltes von hochwasserschutzdeichen

Rings, Jörg, Hauck, Christian and Scheuermann, Alexander (2007). Messung und prognose des wassergehaltes von hochwasserschutzdeichen. Verständnis, Vorsorge und Bewältigung von Naturkatastrophen. Abschlusssymposium 2007. Graduiertenkolleg "Naturkatastrophen", Karlsruhe, Germany, 24 - 25 July 2007. Karlsruhe, Germany: Universitätsverlag Karlsruhe.

Messung und prognose des wassergehaltes von hochwasserschutzdeichen

2007

Conference Publication

Bewertung, Prognose und Verbesserung der Standsicherheit von Hochwasserschutzdeichen

Saucke, U., Scheuermann, A. and Bieberstein, A. (2007). Bewertung, Prognose und Verbesserung der Standsicherheit von Hochwasserschutzdeichen. 22. Christian Veder Kolliquium - Maßnahmen zur Beherrschung des Wassers in der Geotechnik, Graz, Austria, 12-13 April 2007.

Bewertung, Prognose und Verbesserung der Standsicherheit von Hochwasserschutzdeichen

2007

Conference Publication

Determination of the soil water retention curve and the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity from the particle size distribution

Scheuermann, Alexander and Bieberstein, Andreas (2007). Determination of the soil water retention curve and the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity from the particle size distribution. 2nd International Conference on Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils, Weimar, Germany, 7-9 March 2007. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag Berlin. doi: 10.1007/3-540-69873-6_42

Determination of the soil water retention curve and the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity from the particle size distribution

2006

Journal Article

Nutzen der TDR-feuchtemesstechnik als kontrollsystem für hochwasserschutzdeiche [Use of TDR moisture measurement technique as a control system for flood protection levees]

Scheuermann, Alexander and Bieberstin, Andreas (2006). Nutzen der TDR-feuchtemesstechnik als kontrollsystem für hochwasserschutzdeiche [Use of TDR moisture measurement technique as a control system for flood protection levees]. Hochwasserschutz und Katastrophenschutz [Flood Control and Disaster Management], 1 (Special issue), 52-55.

Nutzen der TDR-feuchtemesstechnik als kontrollsystem für hochwasserschutzdeiche [Use of TDR moisture measurement technique as a control system for flood protection levees]

2006

Conference Publication

Monitoring of dams and dikes – water content determination using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

Scheuermann, A. and Bieberstein, A. (2006). Monitoring of dams and dikes – water content determination using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). 13th Donau-Europäische Konferenz für Geotechnik, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 29-31 May 2006. Ljubljana, Slovenia: Slovenian Geotechnical Society.

Monitoring of dams and dikes – water content determination using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

2006

Conference Publication

Bestimmung von Wassergehaltsverteilungen mit Hilfe von Electrical Resistivity Tomography

Rings, J., Hauck, C. and Scheuermann, A. (2006). Bestimmung von Wassergehaltsverteilungen mit Hilfe von Electrical Resistivity Tomography. Innovative Feuchtemessung in Forschung und Praxis Workshop (IFFP, 2006), Karlsruhe, Germany, 17-18 October 2006. Freiburg, Germany: Aedificatio Verlag.

Bestimmung von Wassergehaltsverteilungen mit Hilfe von Electrical Resistivity Tomography

2006

Conference Publication

Einbringtechnik fuer linienhafte TDR-Sensoren in Bestehende Erdkoerper: Geotechnische und messtechnische Aspekte

Scheuermann, A., Wagner, N., Hübner, C., Kupfer, K. and Bieberstein, A. (2006). Einbringtechnik fuer linienhafte TDR-Sensoren in Bestehende Erdkoerper: Geotechnische und messtechnische Aspekte. Innovative Feuchtemessung in Forschung und Praxis Workshop (IFFP, 2006), Karlsruhe, Germany, 17-18 October 2006. Freiburg, Germany: Aedificatio Verlag.

Einbringtechnik fuer linienhafte TDR-Sensoren in Bestehende Erdkoerper: Geotechnische und messtechnische Aspekte

Current funding

  • 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

    Improved consolidation and shear strength of soft soil based on a novel ground improvement technique

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Thierry Bore

  • 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

    An Innovative Foundation System for Lightly Loaded Buildings on Expansive Soils

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Physical and geochemical coupling in a subterranean estuary

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reactive Transport and Oxidative Precipitation of Fe(II) in Porous Media

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A Review of Quarry Mine Datasets in Queensland

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mehdi Serati

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Resilient Infrastructure in a Changing Climate: A Focus on Scouring in Extreme Flood Events

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adnan Sufian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Resilient Infrastructure in a Changing Climate: A Focus on Scouring in Extreme Flood Events

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adnan Sufian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Alternative mineral processing strategies for copper-gold tailings management

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christian Antonio, Professor Mansour Edraki

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Alternative Mineral Processing Strategies for Copper- Gold Tailings Management

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christian Antonio, Professor Mansour Edraki

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Alternative Mineral Processing Strategies for Copper- Gold Tailings Management

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christian Antonio, Professor Mansour Edraki

Completed supervision

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