John Ngaya Mukabi, Ph.

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Publications As First Author:

Dr. Mukabi has over 200 international publications as the First Author. Below are some of the most
relevant ones:

Relevant Publications

Science and engineering books under publication by Mukabi J .N.

1. Advanced Mathematical Methods for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

2. Geo-scientific Application for Civil Engineers.

3. Energy Solutions Based on GECS.

4. Advanced Engineering Geophysics.

5. The Interaction Between Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering and Energy Production

Mukabi J.N.(2013) Challenges and Innovations in Geotechnics for African Soils, to be published in the Proceedings of
the XVIII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE ) Shangai, China or Paris,
France.

Mukabi J.N.(2011e) Developing Innovative Geotechnical Engineering Methods for Developing Africa, to be published in
the Proceedings of the 15th African Regional Conference Maputo, Mozambique

Mukabi J.N.(2011d) The Role of Small Strain Stiffness in the Design of Geo-structures in Africa, to be published in the
Proceedings of the 15th African Regional Conference Maputo, Mozambique

Mukabi J.N.(2011c) OPMC: Recent Developments-More Challenges, to be published in the Proceedings of the 15th
African Regional Conference Maputo, Mozambique

Mukabi J.N.(2011b) Recently Developed Appropriate Techniques for Highway Design and Construction in Africa, to be
published in the Proceedings of the XXIII World Road Congress Berlin. Germany

Mukabi J.N.(2011a) The Advanced Role of OBRM in Road Construction and the Environment , to be published in the
Proceedings of the XXIII World Road Congress Berlin. Germany

Mukabi J.N.(2010) Some Advanced Aspects of the Interaction of Geotechnical Engineering and African Geology, to be
published in the Proceedings of the 11th Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology Auckland, New
Zealand

Mukabi J.N.(2009f) Recently Developed Suction Stress, Moisture and Swell Control Techniques Applied for
Ground Improvement, to be published in the Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil
Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt

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Mukabi J.N.(2009e) Application of CSSR Concepts in the Prediction of Ground, Pavement and Foundation
Behaviour, to be published in the Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt

Mukabi J.N(2009d) Design and Construction of OPMC Stabilized Retaining Walls, to be published in the
Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,
Alexandria, Egypt

Mukabi J.N(2009c) Strength and Deformation Characteristics Derived from the Interaction of Geogrids and
Tropical Geomaterials, to be published in the Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil
Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt

Mukabi J.N(2009b) Some Geotechnical Engineering Based Solutions to Problems Related To Some Tropical
Problematic Soils, to be published in the Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt

Mukabi J.N(2009a) Small Strain Behaviour of Drained and Undrained Pleistocene Clays under Monotonic and
Cyclic Loading, to be published in the Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Soil Mechanics
and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt

Mukabi J.N(2008e) Geoscientific Analysis of the Mechanism of Interaction of geogrids and Geomaterials,to be
published in the proceedings of the international conference for the European Geogrids Experts
Panel.Edinburg Scotland.

Mukabi J.N. (2008d). The Role of Enhanced Research in Geotechnical Engineering for Pragmatic
Infrastructure Development within the Vision 2030 (Keynote Lecture), to be published in the Proceedings
of the IEK International Conference on ‘The Engineer and Vision 2030’, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukabi J.N. (2008c). The Challenges and Solutions for Problematic Soils for Infrastructure Development in
Kenya and the East Africa Region, to be published in the Proceedings of the IEK International Conference on
‘The Engineer and Vision 2030’, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukabi J.N. (2008b). Newly Developed Technologies for Roads and Bridges: An example of Comprehensive
Design and Construction Approach considering Tropical Geomaterial Characteristics, to be published in
the Proceedings of the IEK International Conference on ‘The Engineer and Vision 2030’, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukabi J.N. (2008a). Application of the Mechanics of Tropical soils in Geotechnical Engineering: Some Recent
Advances and Introduction of Futuristic Concepts on Geoscientific, Global Energy Conservation Systems
GECS, to be published in the Proceedings of the IEK International Conference on ‘The Engineer and Vision
2030’, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukabi J.N. (2007m). The Mechanism of Interaction of Geogrids and Soils, published in the Proceedings of the
European Geogrid Experts Panel, Hamburg, Germany.

Mukabi J.N. (2007l): Mathematical Modeling of Some Recently Developed soil Mechanics and Geotechnical
Engineering Concepts, For Publication in the Proceedings of the 14th Regional Conference on Geotechnics
for Developing Africa.

Mukabi J.N. (2007k): Mathematical Examination of Some Recently Developed Concepts in Geotechnical
Engineering, For Publication in the Proceedings of the 14th Regional Conference on Geotechnics for
Developing Africa.

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Mukabi J.N. (2007j). Application of Consolidation and Shear Stress Ratio Concepts in Foundation Design and
Construction, published in the Proceedings of the 14th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering, Yaoundé

Mukabi J.N. & Gono, K. (2007i). Characterization of Expansive Soils to Determine Appropriate Highway and
Foundation Design – Construction Methods, published in the Proceedings of the 14th African Regional
Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Yaoundé

Mukabi J.N., Hatakeyama, R. & Tesfaye, A. (2007h). A comprehensive Method of Analysis for Cost-effective
Detailed Design of Pavement Structures, published in the Proceedings of the 14th African Regional
Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Yaoundé

Mukabi J.N., Gono, K., Hatakeyama, R. & Tesfaye, A. (2007g). Employing Cost-effective Countermeasures to
Slope Failure Based on Newly Developed OPMC Stabilization Concepts, published in the Proceedings of the
14th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Yaoundé

Mukabi J.N. (2007f). A Comprehensive Approach To The Design of Flexible Pavements In Tropical Countries,
published in the Proceedings of the 10th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, Brisbane

Mukabi J.N. & Gono, K. (2007e). Some Engineering Based Solutions To Problems Related To Expansive Soils,
published in the Proceedings of the 10th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, Brisbane

Mukabi J.N. and Tatsuoka, F. (2007d): Pavement and Bridge Foundation Design Based on a Newly Proposed
Consolidation and Shear Stress Ratio Concept, For Publication in the Geotechiques Journal.

Mukabi J.N. and Tatsuoka, F. (2007c): Some Recently Developed Empirical Formulae For -Foundation Design,
For Publication in the Journal of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Mukabi J.N., Toda, T. & Shimizu, N. (2007b). Application of a New Mechanical Stabilization Technique in
Reducing The Cost And Impact of Rural Road Construction, published in the Proceedings of the 23rd World
Road Congress, Paris

Mukabi J.N., Gono, K., Hatakeyama, R. & Tesfaye, A. (2007a). Unique Methods of Enhancing Engineering
Properties of Geomaterials for Slopes, Embankments and Pavement Structures, published in the
Proceedings of the 23rd World Road Congress, Paris

Mukabi, J.N. (2005e): Geoscience Principles for Engineering Design and Application, For Publication in the
Proceedings of the 31st International Congress on Science, Culture and Arts in the 21st Century.

Mukabi, J.N. Meselle, H. and Gono, K. (2005d): Characterization of Expansive Soil Under Static and Dynamic
Loading Conditions for Pavement Design, For Publication in the Journal of civil Engineering of JKUAT

Mukabi, J.N. Messelle, H. and Gono, K. (2005c): An Experimental and Analytical Method Proposed for
Evaluating High Plasticity Natural Geometrical, For Publication in the Proceedings of the 15th
International Road Federation (IRF).

Mukabi, J.N. Gono, K., and Hatakeyama, R. (2005b): A unique VE Pavement Design and Construction Approach
Adopted for Some Road Projects in Kenya and Ethiopia, For Publication in the Proceedings of the 15th
International Road Federation (IRF).

Mukabi, J.N. (2005a): Pavement Structure Design and Construction Control, For Publication in the Proceedings

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 of the 15th International Road Federation (IRF).

Mukabi, J.N. (2004e): Some Modified Methods for Highway Design and Construction, For Publication in the
Proceedings of the 15th International Road Federation.

Mukabi, J.N. (2004d): Developing A Scientific Approach to Partial Solutions of Geotechnical Engineering
Problems, For Publication in the Proceedings of the 31st International Congress on Science, Culture and Arts
in the 21st Century.

Mukabi, J. N. (2004c) : The CMM Systematic Approach Concept For The Design of Flexible Pavement
Structures in Developing Countries, (General Publication For Consulting and Practicing Engineers in
Developing Countries),.

Mukabi, J.N. (2004b): Characterization of Tropical Geomaterials Bearing Civil Engineering Structures,
(Publication for Consulting and Practicing Engineers in Tropical Countries)

Mukabi, J. N. (2004a) : A Comprehensive Engineering Report Proposed Countermeasures to Slope,

Embankment and Pavement Structure Failure at Sta. 9+310 ~ 9+346km, Volume I. (for Construction
Project Consultants Inc. Ethiopian Roads Authority and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Mukabi, J.N (2003e) Comprehensive Design Analysis of OV Type Based on The Proposed CMM Design
Concept, for Ethiopian Roads Authority, Construction Project Consultants Inc; and Kajima Corporation.

Mukabi J.N, F. Tatsuoka, K.Gono, N. Shimizu, G. Feleke, R. Hatakeyama, W. Demoze, B. N. Njoroge, A. Tesfaye.
M. Tadele., (2003d). The Role of Enhanced Research Oriented Highway and Foundation Design for
Sustainable Development, in proceedings of the International Workshop on the Recent Trends in Civil
Engineering.

Mukabi, J.N., Feleke G., Demoze W., Zelalem A: (2003c). Impact of Environmental Factors on the Performance
of Highway Pavement Structures, in the proceedings of the International Civil Engineering Conference on
Sustainable development in the 21st Century. “Innovating Modified NDT/DT Techniques for the Evaluation of
an Existing Pavement Structure-Theoretical Considerations and Experimental Results”, 2003.

Mukabi, J.N., Gono K., Koishikawa K., Feleke G., Hatekayam R., Demoze W., Kunioka H., Zelalem A., (2003b).
Innovating Modified NDT/DT Techniques for the Evaluation of An Existing Pavement Structure-
Theoretical Considerations and Experimental Results, in the proceedings of the International Civil
Engineering Conference on Sustainable development in the 21st Century.

Mukabi, J.N., Gono, K., Koishikawa K., Feleke, G., Hatekayama, H., Demoze, W., Kunioka, R., Zelalem, A.,
(2003a). Innovating Modified NDT/DT Techniques for the Evaluation of An Existing Pavement Structure-
Method of Testing, in the proceedings of the International Civil Engineering Conference on Sustainable
development in the 21st Century.

Mukabi, J.N (2002e) Proposed approach to Determining Countermeasures to Slope Failure at Sta. 9+310km ~
9+346km, for Kajima Corporation and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

Mukabi, J.N (2002d): Effects of some geological aspects on the mechanical performance of tropical road
construction geomaterials, for publication in the proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the
International Association of Engineering Geology, Durban, South Africa

Mukabi, J.N., Inamdar, W.A., and Chacha, C.G. (2002c): Environmental vs. socio-economic impact of rural roads

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 construction in Western Kenya with reference to geotechnical aspects, for publication in the proceedings
of the 4th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mukabi, J.N. (2002b): Some Recent Advances in Highway and Bridge Foundation Engineering. (General
Publication Incorporating Some New Design Concepts, Ideas, Approach and Engineering Theories for
Consulting and Research Engineers).

Mukabi, J.N. (2002a): Limitations of foundation design codes predominantly based on the conventional
concept of critical state soil mechanics, for publication in the Proceedings of the International Symposium
on foundation design codes and soil investigation, Kamakura, Japan.

Mukabi, J.N(2001l) A New Approach Proposed for the Evaluation and Analysis of the Structural Capacity and
Overlay Design of a Road Pavement Structure, for Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ethiopian
Roads Authority.

Mukabi, J.N(2001k) Evaluation of Plasticity Characteristics and their Reciprocal Influence on Vital Road
engineering Parameter, for Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

Mukabi, J.N (2001j) Analysis and Evaluation of the Structural Capacity and Serviceability Level of the Existing
Road Pavement (PHASE III), for Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

Mukabi, J.N (2001i) Field Study and Status Quo Assessment on the Geotechnical Aspects of the Addis
Ababa~Debre Markos Trunk Road Project, for Construction Project Consultants and Ethiopian Roads
Authority.

Mukabi, J.N (2001h) Computation of Capping Layer Thickness with Reference to Native Subgrade Bearing
Capacity (for Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ethiopian Roads Authority.

Mukabi. J.N., Njoroge, B.N. and Shimizu, N. (2001g): A unique method of mechanical stabilization and
construction adopted for a road project in Kenya; for publication in the Proceedings of the Conference on
Construction Technology, Sabah, Malaysia.

Mukabi, J.N. Njoroge B.N., and Toda, T. (2001f): Behaviour of stabilized black cotton soil from the Lake Basin
of Kenya, for publication in the proceedings of the Symposium on Soil Behaviour and Soft Ground
Construction, Massachusetts, USA.

Mukabi, J.N., Kimura, Y., Shimizu, N., Mwangi, S.N., Omollo, A., and Njoroge, B.N. (2001e): Evaluation of some
Kenyan geomaterial properties for embankment design based on a quasi-empirical approach, in
Proceedings of the International Conference of the ISSMGE, Istanbul, Turkey.

Mukabi, J.N. (2001d): Derivation and application of consolidation and shear stress functions with reference to
Critical State analysis of N.C. clays, in the proceedings of the International Conference of the ISSMGE,
Istanbul, Turkey.

Mukabi, J.N., Njoroge, B.N., and Toda, T. (2001c): Pragmatic method of evaluation design parameters adopting
Kenyan tropical soils for pavement structure, in Proceedings of the 14th IRF World Road Congress, Paris,
France.

Mukabi, J.N., and Shimizu, N. (2001b): Strength and deformation characteristics of mechanically stabilized
road construction materials based on a new batching ratio method, in Proceedings of the 14th IRF Road
World Congress, Paris France.

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Mukabi, J.N., (2001a): Theoretical and empirical basis for a method of determining and optimum batching
ratio for mechanical stabilization of geomaterials, in Proceedings of the 14th IRF Road World Congress,
Paris, France.

Mukabi, J.N. (2000). The design and construction of Reinforced Earth Embankments. In Internal Reports and
Correspondence, the Terre Armee Method, 2000. CPC, Nairobi.

Mukabi, J.N (1999d). The Study on Rural Roads Improvement in Western Kenya – Materials Testing Analyses
and Countermeasures for Design Purposes. In Internal Reports and Correspondence, Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) & Ministry of Roads & Public Works, Kenya.

Mukabi J.N & Tatsuoka, F. (1999c). Effects of stress path and ageing in reconsolidation on deformation
characteristics of stiff natural clays. Proc. 2nd I.S on pre-failure characteristic of Geomaterials, Torino.

Mukabi, J.N., Wambura, J.H. & Maina, J. P. Murunga (1999b): Behaviour of CON-AID Treated Fine Grained
Kenyan Soils, 12th African Regional Conference on Geotechnics for Developing Africa, pp. 583-592, Durban,
South Africa.

Mukabi, J.N. & Tasuoka, F. (1999a): Influence of Reconsolidation Stress History and Strain Rate on The
Behaviour of Kaolin Over a Wide Range of Strain, 12th African Regional Conference on Geotechnics for
Developing African, pp. 365-377, Durban, South Africa.

Mukabi J.N & Tatsuoka, F. (1995b). Effects of swelling and saturation of Unsaturated Soil Behaviour and
Applications, Int. Symposium on the Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukabi, J.N & Tatsuoka, F. (1994c), Small strain behavior in triaxial compression of lightly over-consolidated
Kaolin. In Proc. 49th Annual Conf. of JSCE, III: 286-297.

Mukabi J.N & Tatsuoka, F., Kohata, Y. & Akino, N. (1994b). Small strain stiffness of Pleistocene clays. Proc. Int.
Symp. On pre-failure Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, IS-Hokkaid. ‘94’ Balkema, Vol. 1, PP. 189-
195

Mukabi J.N. & Tatsuoka, F. (1994a); Small strain behavior in triaxial compression of lightly over consolidated
Kaolin, proc. 49th Annual Conf. Of JSCE, III, pp.296~297.

Mukabi, J.N.Tatsuoka, F. and Tsuchida, T-(1993b).Field and Laboratory measurements of small strain stiffness
for Osaka Bay Clays.Proc.of 26th annual meeting of JSCE in Sendai, 111:46-47.

Mukabi, J.N. Abe, H. and Tatsuoka, F (1993a).Local Verses external measurements for axial Strain for
Clays.Proc.of the 28th annual meeting of JSSMFE in Kobe, Vol.2, PP.655-658.

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