Professor
Associate Department Head
Graduate Advisor
Civil, Architectural and
Environmental Engineering
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-895-2785
Fax: 215-895-1363
E-mail: ghsuan AT
coe DOT drexel DOT edu
EDUCATION
· Ph.D., Imperial College, London,
United Kingdom, Materials Science
· B.Sc., Imperial College, London,
United Kingdom, Materials Science
RESEARCH
·
Antioxidant
depletion mechanism in polyethylene/nanoclay composites
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Carbon
black and antioxidant interaction in high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
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Oxidation
degradation of polypropylene (PP) under high oxygen pressures
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Slow
crack growth resistance of HDPE geomembrane, corrugated pipe, and duct of
external post-tensioning tendons
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Effects
of post consumer recycled polyethylene resins on the stress crack resistance of
HDPE
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Ultraviolet
degradation mechanisms of geosynthetics
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Creep
behavior of geogrids, geofoam, geonet, and geocomposites
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Hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalated (PET) geogrids and
geotextiles
COURSES
·
CAEE 201, Introduction to CAEE
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CAEE 210, Measurement I
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CIVE 250, Construction Materials
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CIVE 650, Designing with
Geosynthetics I
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CIVE 651, Designing with
Geosynthetics II
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CIVE 652, Designing with
Geosynthetics III
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CIVE 520, Advance
Concrete Technology
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CIVE 755, Durability of
Plastics
JOURNAL PAPERS
·
Yeo, S-S and
Hsuan, Y.G. (2010) “Evaluation of Creep Behavior of High Density Polyethylene
and Polyethylene-terephthalate Geogrids”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 28,
2010, pp. 409-421.
·
Yeo, S-S and
Hsuan, Y.G. (2010) “Effects of Temperature and Stress on short- and long-term
Compressive Behavior of Expanded Polystyrene,” Geosynthetics International, 5,
pp. 374-383.
·
Rowe, R. K.,
Islam, M.Z., and Hsuan, Y.G., (2010) “Effects
of Thickness on the Ageing of HDPE Geomembranes”, ASCE Journal of
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental, 136, pp. 229-309.
·
Rowe, R. K.,
Islam, M.Z. and Hsuan, Y.G. (2008) “Leachate
chemical composition effects
on OIT depletion in HDPE geomembranes”,
Geosynthetics International, 15, No. 2, 136-151.
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Hsuan, Y.G.,
Gurian, P. and Zhang, J-Y. (2007) “Factors Affecting the Stress Crack
Resistance of Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipes” Journal of the Transportation
Research Board, No.2028, pp 183-191.
·
Hsuan, Y.G.,
Zhang, J-Y. and Wong, W.-K. (2007) “Evaluation of Long Term Stress Cracking of
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipes” Plastics, Rubber and Composites:
Macromolecular Engineering, Vol. 36, No.5, pp. 201-206.
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Yeo, S.-S. and
Hsuan, Y.G. (2007) “The Short and Long Term Compressive Behavior of HDPE Geonet
and Geocomposite in inclined conditions”, Geosynthetics International, 14,
No.3, pp. 154-164.
·
Suarez, J.,
Zhang, J., Hsuan, G. and Hartt, W., (2006) “Polyethylene Duct Cracking on Post
Tensioning Tendons in Florida Segmental Bridges” Journal of Materials in Civil
Engineering, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 581-587.
·
Hsuan, Y.G. and
Li, M. (2005) “Temperature and Pressure Effects on the Oxidation of High-density
Polyethylene Geogrids”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Volume 23, Issue 1, pp.
55-75.
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Hsuan, Y.G. and
Zhang, J-Y. (2005) “Behaviors of Stress Cracking in Different Acceleration
Environments” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No.1928, pp 221-225.
·
Li, M. and Hsuan,
Y.G. (2004) “Temperature and Pressure Effects on the Degradation of
Polypropylene Tape Yarns – depletion of antioxidants”, Geotextiles and
Geomembranes, Volume 22, Issue 6, Pages 511-530.
·
Suits,
D.L. and Hsuan, Y.G. (2003) “Assessing the Photo-degradation of Geosynthetics
by Outdoor Exposure and Laboratory Weatherometer” Geotextiles and Geomembranes Volume 21, Issue 2, Pages
111-122.
·
Hsuan, Y.G.
(2002) “The Durability of Reinforcement Fibers and Yarns in Geosynthetic Clay
Liners” Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol. 20, No.1, pp. 63-75.
·
Hsuan, Y.G.
(2000) “Data Base of Field Incidents Used to Establish HDPE Geomembrane Stress
Crack Resistance Specification”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, Vol.18, pp.
1-22.
·
Koerner, G.R.,
Hsuan, Y.G., and Koerner, R.M. (1998) “Photodegradation of Geotextiles,”
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental, ASCE, Vol. 124, No.12, pp.
1159-1166.
·
Hsuan, Y.G. and
Koerner, R.M. (1998) “Antioxidant Depletion Lifetime in High Density
Polyethylene Geomembranes”, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 6, pp. 532-541.
MAJOR REPORTS
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_631.pdf
·
Hsuan, G. (2004)
“Evaluation of High Density Polyethylene Ducts in Sunshine Skyway Bridge”
Report 04-476.
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Hsuan, G. and McGrath, T. (2004) “Synthesis of Material
Specification for 100 Years Service Life of High Density Polyethylene
Corrugated Pipes”, Report 04- 474. http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statematerialsoffice/laboratory/corrosion/hdpe/20050729_report.pdf
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Hsuan, Y.G. and
McGrath, T. (1999) “HDPE Pipe: Recommended Material Specifications and Design
Requirements”, NCHRP Report 429, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.,
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w19-a.pdf
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w19-b.pdf
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Hsuan, Y.G.
(1997) “A Stress Crack Resistance Method for
Evaluation of Polyethylene Materials Intended
for Pipe Applications”, Published by Plastic Pipe Institute, 50 pgs.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
·
Antioxidant depletion
mechanisms in PE/clay nanocomposite
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Sustainability of
plastic pipe
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Long-term
performance of plastics pipe
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Green energy from
landfill
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
·
Drexel Smart House - Lightweight Green Roof
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CAEE
Graduate Student Society
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Student
Chapter of North American Geosynthetics Society
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Geo-Challenge