Research Interests

• Foundations Systems
• Deep Foundations
• Ground Modification and Improvement
• In–Situ Testing (CPT and CPTu) in Geotechnical Practice (UniCone)
• Bridge Engineering; Substructure Systems Enhancement
• Physical Modeling via Frustum Confining Vessel (FCV)
• CPT and Pile Database Development and Implementation
• Load-Displacement Behavior of Foundation Systems (FELADD)
• Adjacent Construction Complications and Solutions
• Resilient and Sustainable Foundations

Major Accomplishments

• Developing Unicone method (Eslami & Fellenius, CGJ, 1997), implemented worldwide for pile design using CPT and CPTu records
• Fabrication of Frustum Confining Vessel (FCV-AUT), Physical modeling apparatus for CPT, helical and anchor piles testing, simulating field situations up to 250 kPa
• Compiling AUT; Geo-CPT & Pile Database comprising 600 records of pile axial loading, tests along with adjacent CPT or CPTu profiles including offshore and nearshore records
• Publication novel papers on foundation engineering issues in well-known international journals such as OE, SoilDyn, RMGE, Geotechnique, COMGEO, DFI, CGJ, ICE, MGG, Georisk, ASCE (IJOG), PEM, TRIG and SAOS
• Upgrading 1g Apparatus for Adjacent Foundations Study Along with Image Processing
• Serving as senior advisor and supervisor for the feasibility study of a novel gravity base foundation system for offshore wind turbines in the North Sea, in 2022
• Giving various postgraduate courses such as Marine Geotechnical Engineering, Application of Deep Foundations in Offshore Structures, Ground Improvement, Advanced Foundation Engineering, Site Investigation, In-situ Tests Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
• Collaborating as a peer referee for several well-known journals, such as: OE, SoilDyn, RMGE, Geotechnique, COMGEO, and CGJ
• Organizing and holding several workshops on CPT & CPTu applications, foundation systems, adjacent buildings construction, ground improvement, uncertainty & reliability applications, and sustainable geo-structures
• Citation Based on Google Scholar Over 3780 cases and with H-Index 33
• Invited Paper for Special Issue in Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics Journal by Prof. Phoon and Dr. Tang: Heidarie Golafzani, S. and Eslami, A. (2023), CPT and Pile database design approach; a site-specific method upon reliability and statistical assessment criteria.
• Invited Paper for Fellenius Issue: Eslami, A., Moshfeghi, S., Heidari, S., Valikhah, F. (2019). AUT: Geo-CPT&Pile Database Updates and Implementations for Pile Geotechnical Design. Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, Volume 50 Issues 2 2019-5
• Development and Implementation of Frustum Confining Vessel (FCV) for Penetration and Pile Testing, FCV-AUT, 2014.
• Five Inventions Licensed by Iranian Researches and Scientific Organization, 2013-2014
• Hot Paper, in Elsevier 2009 Journal of Computers and Geotechnics By:Ardalan, H. Eslami, A. Nariman-Zadeh, N. " Piles shaft capacity from CPT and CPTu data by polynomial neural networks and genetic algorithms".
• Software Development, UniCone, a program for Processing and Reporting of Cone Penetration Tests (CPT and CPTu), Soil Profiling and pile Capacity Analysis. Unisoft Ltd., 1905 Alexander Street, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4J3.
• Reference to Eslami and Fellenius Method, 1995-1997, for Pile Design using CPT and CPTu data in at least two Text Books Published and Used in the USA as follows: "Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Budhu, M. 2002-2008" "Foundation Design, Principles & Practices, Coduto, D. P. 2001-2014"

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Research

Textbooks – Papers/Articles – National Journal Papers

Textbooks

Advanced Foundation Engineering; Principles, Performance and Prospect

Karakouzian, M. & Eslami, A. , 2025 (Under Publication)"

Piezocone and Cone Penetration Test (CPTu and CPT) Applications in Foundation Engineering

Eslami, A . Moshfeghi, S Molaabasi, H. Eslami, M., 2019"

Drilled Shafts: Construction Procedures and LRFD Design Methods, (Translated in Farsi), Naghoos Press

Eslami, A . et al., 2016.

Geotechnical Engineering: Design Application and Hazards. Amirkabir University Press, (In Farsi)

Eslami, A . and Sekhavatian, A., 2013.

Geotechnical Engineering: Principles, Investigations and Interpretations. Amirkabir University Press, (In Farsi)

Eslami, A . and Sekhavatian, A., 2013.

Mat Foundation: Analysis, Design & Performance. Guilan University Press, (In Farsi)

Eslami, A . Ranjbar, M. Riazi, T. and Veiskarami, M., 2006.

Axial Bearing Capacity of Piles. Ministry of Roads and Transportation deputy of education research and technology transportation research institute (In Farsi)

Eslami, A . Fakharian, K. , 2006.

Foundation Engineering: Design & Construction. Building and Housing Research Center, BHRC. No. B-437,4th Edition (In Farsi)

Eslami, A , 2006.

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International Journal Papers

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National Journal Papers

Investigating the geotechnical performance of deep foundations in liquified soils Using the cone penetration results

Maleki, M., Eslami, A., Nabizadeh, A. & Bahmanpour, A. (2023) JOURNAL of STRUCTURE and CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING.

Investigation of Load-Displacement Behavior of Helical Pile in Wet and Saturated Sand with FCV Apparatus

Jassim, A., Ganjian, N. & Eslami, A. (2022) JOURNAL of STRUCTURE and CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING.

Laboratory Study of the Helical Piles Behavior Under Reciprocal Loading Via Frustum Confining Vessel (AUT-FCV)

Safikhani, H., Eslami, A., Ganjian, N. & Bahmanpour, A. (2022) JOURNAL of STRUCTURE and CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING.

Investigation of negative friction in vertical and slopped piles using numerical modeling

Hajitaheri, M. M., Hasanloord, M., & Eslami, A. (2015) SHARIF JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING.

Scale Effect Aspects for Correlation CPT Data in Foundation Analysis and Design

Eslami, A., Ziaabadi, M., Tamimi, M., & Rezazadeh, S. (2013) JOURNAL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING,.

Cement effect on strength parameters in problematic soils located on southern coast of the Caspian Sea

Sedighi, P., Eslami, A., & Aflaki, E. (2013) SHARIF JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING..

Settlement from explosive improvement in loose and saturated deposits: Application in 18 case studies.

Shakeran, M., Eslami, A., (2013) JOURNAL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING.

Investigation of empirical methods for determining bearing capacity of rock-socketed piles

Rezazadeh, S., Eslami, A., & Jafary Shalkoohi, A. (2013) SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Dashtegan-Rudbar Huge Landslide (Rasht-Qazvin, Freeway Route): investigation and method of stabilization

Ekramifard, A., Eslami, A. & Razeghi (2012) MASHHAD UNIVERSITY OF FERDOSY.

Analysis of non-connected piled raft foundations (NCPRF) with cushion by finite element method

Eslami, A. & Salehi Malekshah, S. (2011) COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.

Application of CPT data for estimating foundations settlement-case histories

Malekdoost, M., & Eslami, A. (2011) SHARIF JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING.

A Practical approach for liquefaction analysis using piezocone (CPTu) data

Kangarani, M. R., Ahmadi, M. & Eslami, A., (2011) SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Pile axial bearing capacity assessment by CPTu data in marine environments of Iran

Hosseini, B., & Eslami, A. (2011) SHARIF UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Using CPT and CPTu data for evaluation of soil shear strength parameters-sixteen case records

Eslami, A. (2010) MASHHAD UNIVERSITY OF FERDOSY.

Investigation of Anzali harbor sand behavior using glass tank and vibration table

Asefi, A., Eslami, A., & Lashteneshaie, M. (2009) SHARIF JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING.

Quantity control of geotechnical properties for ground improvement by CPT and CPTu results

Eslami, A. Mehrdad, M. & Khosravi (2009) SHARIF JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING.

Utilization of micro fine cement for ground improvement

Hamidzadeh, N., Eslami, A. & Lame, F. (2005) NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BUILDING AND HOUSING.

Determining ultimate capacity of deep foundations using SPT and/or SPT- CPT equivalent results

Eslami, A. Shariatmadari, N., & Karimpour Fard, M. (2005) MASHHAD UNIVERSITY OF FERDOSY.

Comparison of methods for determining bearing capacity of piles using standard penetration test (SPT) data

ESLAMI, A., Karimpour Fard, M. & Shariatmadari, N. (2005) ESTEGHLAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Bearing capacity analysis of shallow foundations from CPT Data

Eslami, A. & Gholami, M. (2003) AMIRKABIR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.

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International Conference Papers

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