Laifa Cao`s CV - Ryerson University

LAIFA CAO, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Cell phone: 647-388-0532
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. (Geotechnical), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 1998
M. Eng. (Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology), Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 1990
B.Eng. (Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology), Hefei University of Technology, China, 1985
AFFILIATIONS:
Association of Profession Engineers of Ontario
Canadian Geotechnical Society
International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
SUMMARY:
During the past fifteen years as a practising geotechnical engineer and twelve years as a geotechnical
researcher, Dr. Cao has participated in geology, geotechnical and hydrogeological studies and designs for
a wide variety of projects. These projects included:
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Watermains, feedermains, forcemains and sewers
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Buildings, well houses and water treatment plants
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Reclamation and ground improvement
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Highway, railroad and road bridges, roadways and highways
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Marine structures and dams
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Rock and soil tunnels
Rock and soil slopes and retaining walls
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Waste disposal sites
Typically, projects included planning geology, geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations,
evaluation of field and laboratory test data and file monitoring results, development of geotechnical
parameters, preparation of geotechnical /hydrogeological reports, numerical modelling and analysis,
design of geotechnical structures, foundations and pavements, and application for permit to take water.
TEACHING CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE:
Paper presentations in CGS Conferences in 2010, 2011 and 2012
Keynote presentation in 1st World Forum of Chinese Scholars in Geotechnical Engineering in 2003
Paper presentations in Int. Conference on Geotechnical and Geological Engineering in 2000
Paper presentation in 5th Int. Symposium on Field Measurements in 1999
Paper presentation in 2nd Int. Conference on Ground Improvement Techniques in 1998
Teaching soil laboratory and in-situ tests in Nanyang Technological University in 1994 to 1996
CAREER SUMMARY:
SPL Consultants Limited – Vaughan, ON
Senior Geotechnical Specialist, Principal (2010 to present)
Coffey Geotechnics (formerly Geo-Canada Ltd) – Toronto, ON
Senior Geotechnical/Hydrogeological Engineer (2005 to 2010)
YWL Engineering Pte Ltd - Singapore
Manager of Geotechnical Department, Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer (2001 to 2005)
Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
Research Fellow in Geotechnical Engineering (1999 to 2001)
Specialist in numerical analysis, field instrumentation, land reclamation, soil improvement, laboratory
tests and in-situ tests.
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd - Singapore
Geotechnical Engineer (1996 to 1999)
Nanyang Technological University - Singapore
Research Scholar/Teaching Assistance in Geotechnical Engineering (1994 to 1996)
Tongji University - China
Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering (1990 to 1994)
Research Assistance in Geotechnical Engineering (1987 to 1990)
Hefei Architecture & Design Institute – China
Deputy Manager of Geotechnical Department (1985 to 1987)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
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Cao, L. F. (1997). Interpretation of in-situ tests in clay with particular reference to reclaimed sites.
Ph.D. Thesis. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Chang, M. F., Choa, V., Cao, L. F. and B. Myint Win (1997). Overconsolidation ratio of a seabed
clay from in-situ tests. Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Soil
Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Hamburg. 453-456
Cao, L. F., Na, Y. M., Bo Myint Win, Choa, V. and Chang, M. F. (1998). Evaluation of sand
densification by in-situ tests. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Ground
Improvement Techniques, Singapore. 93-100.
Cao, L. F., Na, Y. M., Win, B. M. and Choa, V. (1998). Analysis of cone-pressuremeter test in
clay. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference, Taipei. 23-28.
Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I. and Cao, L. F. (1999). Critical state strength parameters of saturated
clays from modified Cam clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 36, No. 5, 876-890.
Cao, L. F., Na, Y. M. Bo Myint Win and Choa, V. (1999). Observation of field measurements
during soft soil improvement. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Field
Measurements in Geomechanics, Singapore, 475-480.
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Cao, L. F. (1999). Discussions: A non-linear elastic/perfectly plastic analysis for plane strain
undrained expansion tests. Geotechnique, Vol.50, No. 2, 199-201.
Cao, L. F., Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I. and Choa, V. (2000). Evaluating soil improvement by cone
penetration test. GeoEng 2000, An International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological
Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, 359.
Cao, L. F., Teh, C. I., Chang, M. F., Choa, V., Na, Y. M. and Bo, M. W. (2000). Case studies of
fill stability in land reclamation. GeoEng 2000, An International Conference on Geotechnical &
Geological Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, 573.
Cao, L. F., Teh, C. I. and Chang, M. F. (2001). Undrained cavity expansion in modified Cam clay
I: Theoretical analysis. Géotechnique, Vol. 51, No. 4, 323-334.
Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I. and Cao, L. F. (2001). Undrained cavity expansion in modified Cam
clay II: Application to the interpretation of piezocone test. Géotechnique. 51(4), 335-350.
Cao, L. F., Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I., and Na, Y. M. (2001). Back-calculation of consolidation
parameters from field measurements at a reclamation site. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol.
38, 755-769.
Cao, L. F., Chang, M. F. and Teh, C. I. (2001). Measurement of shear wave velocity by the
seismic cone. Proc. International Conference on In Situ Measurement of Soil Properties and
Case Study, Bali, Indonesia, 467-472.
Teh, C. I., Cao, L. F. and Chang, M. F. (2001). Stiffness parameter from in-situ tests in sand.
Proc. International Conference on In Situ Measurement of Soil Properties and Case Study, Bali,
Indonesia, 249-255.
Cao, L. F., Teh, C. I., Chang, M. F. and Choa, V. (2001). Geotechnics of reclaimed land.
Research Report for RGM10/95, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Cao, L. F., Chang, M. F., Choa, V. and Na, Y. M. (2001). Site characterization and in-situ testing
after reclamation at Changi east in Singapore, Research Report NTU/GT/2001-5, Nanynag
Technological University, Singapore.
Cao, L. F., Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I., Choa, V. and Bo. M. W. (2001). Evaluation of Shear
Strength Parameters of Singapore Marine Clay. Proc. Underground Singapore 2001, 315-322.
Cao, L. F., Teh, C. I., and Chang, M. F. (2002). Analysis of undrained cavity expansion in
elastoplastic soils with non-linear elasticity. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical
Methods in Geomechanics, Vol. 26, 25-52.
Cao, L.F. (2003). Soil investigation in land reclamation. Special Invited Lecture, Proc. 1st World
Forum of Chinese Scholars in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-WCS 200, 334-360, Shanghai,
China.
Cao, L.F., Chang, M. F., Teh, C. I., Choa, V., and Na, Y. M. (2008). Characterization of
Reclaimed Sand Fill by Seismic Cone Test, Proc.3rd International Conference on Site
Characterization, Taipei.
Cao, L. F., Peaker, S.M., Lieszkowszky, I.P. and Skelhom, S. (2010). Case Study of A Recovery
Shaft, 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary, 305-310.
Cao, L. F. and Peaker, S.M. (2011). Use of Tieback in Southern Ontario, 64th Canadian
Geotechnical Conference, Toronto, Paper 175.
Cao, L. F. and Peaker, S.M. (2012). Testing of Driven Piles in Southern Ontario, 65th Canadian
Geotechnical Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Paper 136.
Cao, L. F., Peaker, S.M. and Ahmad, S. (2013). Performance of a Deep Excavation in Downtown
Toronto, submitted to 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical
Engineering.