Research interests

• Hazard-resilient lifeline systems:
  • Numerical and analytical modeling of pipeline system response to geohazards
  • Multi-scale soil-structure interaction of buried infrastructure
  • Seismic design and analysis of water and wastewater systems
• Wildfire impacts on water distribution systems: preparation, response and recovery
• Disaster reconnaissance and lifeline system response/recovery
• Smart infrastructure systems and advanced instrumentation
• Trenchless rehabilitation of pipeline systems: evaluation and design
• Large-scale testing and seismic evaluation of structural systems
• Geotechnical centrifuge modeling of soil-infrastructure interaction

Selected publications

See acomplete list of Dr. Wham’s publications.

[J34] Brito, L., Dashti, S., Liel, A.B.,Wham, B.P., & Bessette, C. (2025). Deformation Mechanisms in Stratigraphically Layered Liquefiable Deposits Near Buildings on Shallow Foundations.Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental w88 casino games login,151(3), 1–17.https://doi.org/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-12741

[J32] Klingaman, J.,Wham, B.P.,Dixon, P., Dashti, S. (2024). External loading-induced deformations of deteriorated pipelines rehabilitated with internal replacement technologies.Tunneling and Underground Space Technology,157(March), 106272.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106272

[J31] Toprak, S.,Wham, B.P., Nacaroglu, E., Ceylan, M., & Dal, O. (2024). Performance of Water Supply During the February 6th Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes.Earthquake Spectra.doi.org/10.1177/87552930241293571

[J30] Rose, H.R.,Wham, B.P., Banushi, G. (2024). Soil–Pipeline Interaction of Hybrid-Segmented Systems under Axial Ground Movement.ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems w88 casino games login and Practice,16(1), 1–13.doi.org/10.1061/JPSEA2.PSENG-1627

[J23] Ahmadi, H., Manalo, A., Dixon, P.G., Salah, A., Karunasena, W., Tien, C.M.T., Kiriella, S., O’Rourke, T.D. &Wham, B.P.(2024). Temperature change-induced linear and nonlinear axial responses of internal replacement pipe (IRP) systems for pipeline rehabilitation incorporating the effects of soil friction.Structures.62(March), 106247.doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106247

[J22^J] Rose, H.R.,Wham, B.P., Dashti, S., & Liel, A.B. (2024). Axial Resistance of Pipelines with Enlarged Joints.ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental w88 casino games login,150(9), 1–16.doi.org/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-12017[^JAwarded Editor’s Choice]

[J18] Metz, A.J., Fischer, E.C.,&Wham, B.P.(2023). Behavior of Service Lateral Pipes during Wildfires: Testing Methodologies and Impact on Drinking Water Contamination. ACS ES&T Water. 3(2), 275–286.doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.2c00248

[J17] Whelton, A.J., Seidel, C.,Wham, B.P., Fischer, E.C., Isaacson, K., Jankowski, C., MacArthur^,N., McKenna, E. Ley, C. (2023). The Marshall Fire: Scientific and Policy Needs for Water System Disaster Response.AWWA Water Science.5(1), 1–21.doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1318

[J16] Dixon, P., Tafsirojjaman, T., Klingaman, J., Hubler, M.H., Dashti, S., O’Rourke, T.D., Farrag, K., Manalo, A., &Wham, B.P.(2023). State-of-the-art Review of Performance Objectives for Legacy Gas Pipelines with Pipe-in-Pipe Rehabilitation Technologies.ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems and w88 casino games login Practice,14(2), 1–13.doi.org/10.1061/JPSEA2.PSENG-1371

[J12^J] Banushi, G. &Wham, B.P.(2021). Deformation capacity of buried hybrid-segmented pipelines under longitudinal permanent ground deformation.Canadian Geotechnical Journal,58(8), 1095–1117.doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2020-0049[^JAwarded Editor’s Choice]

[J10]Wham, B.P., & Davis, C.A. (2019). Buried Continuous and Segmented Pipelines Subjected to Longitudinal Permanent Ground Deformation.ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems w88 casino games login and Practice,10(4), 04019036.10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000400