Sandra Houston
Emeritus Professor SUM/WTR Faculty Research,
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
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Phone: 480-965-2790
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ISTB2 221b TEMPE, AZ 85287
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Long Bio
Sandra Houston is a professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Houston joined the ASU in 1984. Her areas of expertise include geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. In addition to her many research and teaching projects, Houston served as the chair for the Soil Properties and Modeling Committee, ASCE Geo-Institute and has been active in mentoring junior women faculty through various National Science Foudation Women in Engineering Programs.
Education
- Ph.D. University of California-Berkeley 1984
- M.S.C.E., University of New Mexico
- B.S. University of Oklahoma
Research Activity
- Houston,Sandra L*. Soil Suction Surrogates for Furthering Complete-Stress-State Solutions to Expansive Soil Problems. NSF-ENG-CMMI(8/31/2017 - 8/31/2017).
- Houston,Sandra L*, Savenye,Wilhelmina C, Zapata,Claudia E. Advancement of Unsaturated Soils Theory into the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Curriculum. NSF-EHR(8/1/2011 - 7/31/2014).
- Zapata,Claudia E*, Houston,Sandra L. Collaborative Research: SWCC Based Models for Realistic Simulation of Swell Behavior of Expansive Soils. NSF-ENG-CMMI(9/1/2010 - 8/31/2014).
- Houston,Sandra L*, Welfert,Bruno Denis, Zapata,Claudia E. Collaborative Research: Surface Flux for Cracked and Intact Clays for Ponded and Sloped Conditions. NSF-ENG-CMMI(8/15/2008 - 3/30/2013).
- Houston,Sandra L*. DRILLED SHAFT BRIDGE FOUNDATION DESIGN PARAMETERS AND PROCEDURES FOR BEARING IN SGC SOILS. ADOT(1/22/2008 - 12/31/2008).
- Houston,Sandra L*. A STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF SLAB ON GRADE RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATIONS ON EXPANSIVE SOILS IN ARIZONA. HOME BUILD ASSOC AZ(2/9/2004 - 8/15/2006).
- Houston,Sandra L*. Large Scale Direct Shear Testing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Internationl Airport. GANNETT FLEMING, INC(1/15/2004 - 1/14/2005).
- Houston,Sandra L*, Houston,William Newton. FOUNDATION ENGINEERING FOR EXPANSIVE SOILS IN THE PHOENIX AREA. CONSTRUCTION, INSPECT, TESTING(1/1/2002 - 5/15/2005).
- Houston,Sandra L*. UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE. NSF-ENG(3/15/2001 - 8/31/2008).
- Houston,Sandra L*. DRILLED SHAFT BRIDGE FOUNDATION DESIGN PARAMETERS AND PROCEDURES FOR BEARING IN SGC SOILS. AZ DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION(11/18/2000 - 12/15/2004).
- Houston,Sandra L*. DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED COMPUTER-CONTROLLED MATERIAL TESTING METHODOLOGIES. GCTS(12/1/1999 - 5/15/2017).
- Walsh,Kenneth D*, Houston,Sandra L, Houston,William Newton. OPTIMIZATION OF DRILLED SHAFT GROUP SPACING. AZ DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION(3/1/1999 - 2/28/2002).
- Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth*, Adams,James Brewster, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Evans,Donovan L, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Jannasch-Pennell,Angel, Middleton,James Arthur, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENTS. NSF-EHR(2/1/1999 - 7/31/2004).
- Houston,Sandra L*. CEE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - TOWN OF GUADALUPE. GUADALUPE, TOWN OF(1/18/1999 - 8/15/1999).
- Houston,Sandra L*. EFFECTIVE COUNTERMEASURES TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS IN WORK ZONES. AZ DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION(4/17/1998 - 5/31/1999).
- Blaisdell,Stephanie Lynn*, Adams,James Brewster, Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENT. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(4/15/1998 - 9/30/1999).
- Walsh,Kenneth D*, Houston,Sandra L, Houston,William Newton. GROUP EFFECTS & EFFICIENCY FACTORS FOR LATERALLY LOADED PILES. H D R, INC(11/3/1997 - 12/31/1998).
- Fox,Peter*, Houston,Sandra L. SOIL AQUIFER TREATMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER REUSE: INITIAL 6 MONTH STUDY. CITY OF PHOENIX(10/1/1996 - 7/1/1997).
- Houston,William Newton*, Fox,Peter, Houston,Sandra L. ENHANCING HYDRAULIC LOADING CAPACITY OF RECHARGE BASINS FOR NWWRP. CITY OF MESA(10/1/1996 - 8/15/2003).
- Fox,Peter*, Houston,Sandra L. SAT FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER REUSE. AWWA RESEARCH FDN(10/1/1996 - 8/1/2004).
- Houston,Sandra L*, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Houston,William Newton, Walsh,Kenneth D. IMPACT OF EXTENT OF WETTING IN ARID REGION GEOTECHNICAL PRACTICE. NSF-ENG(8/26/1996 - 8/31/2001).
- Houston,William Newton*, Houston,Sandra L, Rajan,Subramaniam Dharma, Walsh,Kenneth D. DEVELOPMENT OF FIELD TESTING METHODOLOGIES. GCTS(12/20/1995 - 11/30/1999).
- Johnson,Paul Carr*, Fox,Peter, Houston,Sandra L, Houston,William Newton. SAFE WELL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY FOR DIRECT RECHARGE OF TERTIARY EFFLUENT. AZ DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES(11/6/1995 - 7/15/1997).
- Houston,Sandra L*. RATIONAL TECHNIQUE FOR CONTROLLED WETTING OF COLLAPSIBLE SOI. NSF-ENG(2/1/1994 - 1/31/1999).
- Houston,Sandra L*. ENGINEERING PROPERTY DETERMINATION OF NONHOMOG LANDFILLS. NSF-ENG(8/15/1993 - 1/31/1996).
- Houston,Sandra L*. HYDROLOGICAL & COMPRESSABILITY PROPERTIES OF CLOGGING LAYERS. UNIV OF AZ(5/1/1993 - 8/1/1996).
- Houston,Sandra L*. CHARACTERIZATION OF UNSATURATE. UNIV OF TEXAS-EL PASO(3/1/1992 - 2/28/1994).
- Houston,Sandra L*. PREDICTION OF FIELD COLLAPSE OF SOILS. NSF(8/1/1989 - 5/31/1993).
- Houston,Sandra L*. FIELD COLLAPSE OF SOILS DUE TO WETTING. NSF(10/1/1987 - 9/30/1989).
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 555 | Advanced Foundations |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |