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Professor Neil Taylor

Professor of Geotechnical Engineering

School of Science & Technology Department of Engineering

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Overview

Professor Taylor graduated from Cambridge University in 1976. After a brief period in industry, he returned to Cambridge as a research assistant working with the geotechnical centrifuge both to develop the facility and conduct research on buried pipes. His doctoral research focussed on the study of time dependent processes associated with tunnelling and trenching.

Professor Taylor joined City University in 1984 as a lecturer responsible for establishing physical modelling research. He established the geotechnical centrifuge facility at City University and has initiated and supervised a wide range of projects utilising centrifuge modelling to address geotechnical problems related to infrastructure development. His research interests have concentrated on underground construction with specialisation in the analysis of ground movements associated with underground excavation. A key aspect of such research involves the detailed measurement of widespread ground movements caused by tunnel and basement excavations. In collaboration with the Engineering Surveying Group then at City University, he developed a system for using the analysis of digital images to determine accurate and detailed patterns of ground movement enabling centrifuge studies to focus on pre-failure ground movements. In 1996 he was awarded the Personal Chair of Geotechnical Engineering.

Professor Taylor is recognised internationally as an expert on geotechnical centrifuge modelling. He has produced the only textbook on geotechnical centrifuge modelling, which is widely used by other research groups. He has given many lectures and presentations at geotechnical engineering symposia around the world and has served on a number of national and international committees, mainly involving centrifuge modelling and underground construction. In the UK, he has consulted on many projects and has been an Associate of Geotechnical Consulting Group since 1990.

He has been a member of the Géotechnique Advisory Panel and the British Geotechnical Society Committee and currently serves on the EPRSC College. He has served on International Technical Committees for Centrifuge Testing and Underground Construction in Soft Ground. In 1999 he became Secretary General of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

Employment

Professor in Geotechnical Engineering, City University London, 1996 - present

Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, City University London 1991 - 1996

Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, City University London, 1984 - 1991

Research Fellow, Cambridge University, 1982 - 1984

Research Assistant, Cambridge University, 1977 – 1978

Junior Engineer, Sir Owen Williams and Partners, 1976 - 1977

Qualifications

  • PhD in Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1984
  • MA in Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1980
  • MPhil in Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1979
  • BA in Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1976

Memberships of professional organisations

  • Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), 1989 - present

Teaching

Contributions to module development and course delivery on:
ET1090: Design
CV2405: Design and Construction
CV3401: Geotechnical Engineering
CVM311: Engineering Analysis

Research

Research interests

Research interests focussed on geotechnical engineering include:
- Prediction and control of tunnelling induced ground movements
- Interaction of ground movements with structures
- Ground movements associated with deep excavations
- Centrifuge modelling of geotechnical events

A key aspect of infrastructure development involves controlling ground movements caused by new construction and ensuring that inevitable movements have minimal impact on existing infrastructure and services. Geotechnical centrifuge modelling allows novel and complex geotechnical events to be investigated within a well-controlled and repeatable environment in the laboratory. Our centrifuge facility is deliberately user-friendly facilitating doctoral and post-doctoral projects of direct interest and relevance to industry. I have initiated and supervised a wide range of projects on tunnel excavations and have considerable experience in the development and control of ground movements due to tunnelling.

Publications

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Books (3)

  • McNamara, A.M., Divall, S., Goodey, R.J., Taylor, R.N., Stallebrass, S.E. and Panchal, J.P. (Eds.), (2018). Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG 2018). London, UK: CRC Press/Balkema. ISBN 9781138559752.
  • et al., (1996). Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground. Mair, R.J., and Taylor, R.N., (Eds.), Balkema.
  • et al., (1995). Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology. Taylor, R.N., (Ed.), Blackie Academic and Professional.

Chapters (6)

  • Taylor, R.N. and Mair, R.J., (2001). Elizabeth House: settlement predictions. In J.B. Burland, , J.R. Standing, and F.M. Jardine, (Eds.), Building response to tunnelling – Case studies from construction of the Jubilee Line Extension (pp. 195-215). LONDON ISBN 0727730177.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Mair, R.J., (2001). Settlement predictions for Neptune, Murdoch and Clegg Houses and adjacent masonry walls. In J.B. Burland, , J.R. Standing, and F.M. Jardine, (Eds.), Building response to tunnelling – Case studies from construction of the Jubilee Line Extension (pp. 217-228). LONDON ISBN 0727730177.
  • Taylor, R.N. (1995). Centrifuges in modelling: principles and scale effects. In R.N. Taylor, (Ed.), Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology (pp. 19-33). Blackie Academic and Professional.
  • Taylor, R.N. (1995). Buried structures and underground excavations. In R.N. Taylor, (Ed.), Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology (pp. 93-117). Blackie Academic and Professional.
  • Taylor, R.N., Osborne, J.J, , Atkinson, J.H, and Coop M.R., (1991). Jack-up Unit soil structure interaction - A review of present design practice. In Boswell, L.F., and D'Mello, C, (Eds.), Recent Developments in Jack-Up Platforms (pp. 451-471). Blackwell Science Publishers.
  • Taylor, R.N. (1987). Modelling in Ground Engineering. In F.G. Bell., (Ed.), The Geotechnical Engineer's Reference Book Butterworths.

Conference papers and proceedings (102)

  • Le, B., Divall, S., Taylor, N. and Standing, J.R. (2026). Building response to tunnelling in sandy soil of the Line 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien. The 6th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development 26-27 November, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Le, B., Divall, S., Stallebrass, S. and Taylor, N. (2026). Holistic analysis methods used to support education in geotechnical engineering: tunnel stability. 21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 14-19 June, Vienna, Austria.
  • Ucur, M., Divall, S., Stallebrass, S., Taylor, N., Davies, M.C.R. and McNamara, A. (2026). Short-term structural response of a model shaft linear as a baseline to inform a simulated shaft breakout in clay. 21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 14-19 June, Vienna, Austria.
  • Ucur, M., Divall, S., Stallebrass, S.E., Taylor, N., Davies, M.C.R. and McNamara, A.M. (2024). Development of apparatus of modelling a "shaft break-out" in clay. 5th European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ECPMG 2024) 2-4 October, Delft, Netherlands.doi:10.53243/ECPMG2024-98
  • Sabaliauskaite, G., Divall, S., McNamara, A.M., Stallebrass, S.E. and Taylor, N. (2024). An investigation into the effects of pile stiffness on pile working load capacity utilising novel modelling techniques. 5th European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ECPMG 2024) 2-4 October, Delft, Netherlands.doi:10.53243/ECPMG2024-97
  • Sabaliauskaite, G., Divall, S., McNamara, A.M., Stallebrass, S.E. and Taylor, R.N. Rough pile stereolithography for centrifuge modelling. .doi:10.1201/9781003431749-504
  • Sabaliauskaite, G., Stallebrass, S.E., McNamara, A.M., Taylor, R.N., Divall, S. and Panchal, J.P. Centrifuge modelling of hollow heated piles in saturated sand. .doi:10.1201/9781003431749-648
  • Ritchie, E.P., McNamara, A.M., Davies, M.C.R., Taylor, N., Lalicata, L.M., Stallebrass, S.E.... Divall, S. (2021). A low-cost miniature immersible pore water pressure transducer. Asian Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (Asiafuge-2021) 18-19 November, Online.
  • Le, B.T., Nguyen, N.T., Divall, S., Goodey, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. Modified gap method for prediction of TBM tunnelling-induced soil settlement in sand - a case study. .doi:10.1201/9780429321559-76
  • Le, B.T., Bui, N.T., Nguyen, T.A., Nguyen, T.C., Kuriki, M., Phan, Q.D.H.... Taylor, R.N. Soil displacements due to TBM tunnelling in Ho Chi Minh city – Vietnam. .doi:10.32075/17ECSMGE-2019-0506
  • Le, B.T., Nadimi, S., Goodey, R.J., Taylor, R.N., McNamara, A.M., Divall, S.... Panchal, J.P. A study on performance of three-dimensional imaging system for physical models. .
  • Divall, S., Stallebrass, S.E., Goodey, R.J., Taylor, R.N. and McNamara, A.M. Geotechnical centrifuge facility for teaching at City, University of London. .doi:10.1201/9780429438660-79
  • Divall, S., Taylor, R.N., Stallebrass, S.E. and Goodey, R.J. Predictions of changes in pore-water pressure around tunnels in clay. .doi:10.1201/9781315099507-31
  • Le, B.T. and Taylor, R.N. The reinforcing effects of Forepoling Umbrella System in soft soil tunnelling. .
  • Nadimi, S., Divall, S., Fonseca, J., Goodey, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. (2016). An addendum for particle image velocimetry in centrifuge modelling. The 3rd European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 1-3 June, Nantes, France.
  • Nadimi, S., Fonseca, J., Barreto, D. and Taylor, R.N. (2016). A new approach to investigate the particle size effects in centrifuge modelling. The 3rd European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 1-3 June, Nantes, France.
  • Le, B.T. and Taylor, R.N. (2016). A study on the reinforcing capabilities of Forepoling Umbrella System in urban tunnelling. The 3rd European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 1-3 June, Nantes, France.
  • Le, B.T., Divall, S. and Taylor, R.N. The effect of a forepole umbrella system on the stability of a tunnel face in clay. .doi:10.1680/ecsmge.60678.vol2.056
  • Divall, S., Goodey, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. (2014). The influence of a time delay between sequential tunnel constructions. 8th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 14-17 January, Perth, WA; Australia.
  • Divall, S., Goodey, R.J., Taylor, R.N., Gaudin, C. and White, D. (2014). The influence of a time delay between sequential tunnel constructions. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics ICPMG2014 14-17 January, Perth, Western Australia.
  • Arshi, H.S., Stone, K.J.L., Vaziri, M., Newson, T.A., El-Marassi, M., Taylor, R.N.... Schlosser, F. (2013). Modelling of monopile-footing foundation system for offshore structures. 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2-5 September, Paris, France.
  • Divall, S., Goodey, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. (2012). Ground movements generated by sequential Twin-tunnelling in over-consolidated clay. 2nd European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 23-24 April, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.doi:10.4233/uuid:f71fabea-424b-42e5-93aa-701715eed17d
  • McNamara, A.M., Divall, S., Goodey, R.J., Gorasia, R.J., Halai, H., Rose, A.V.... Xu, M. (2012). The London Geotechnical Centrifuge Centre at City University London. 2nd European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 23-24 April, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.doi:10.4233/uuid:72050299-d870-4da4-9465-01833a6ea70f
  • Stone, K.J.L., Newson, T.A., El Marassi, M., El Naggar, H., Taylor, R.N. and Goodey, R.J. An investigation of the use of a bearing plate to enhance the lateral capacity of monopile foundations. .
  • Taylor, R.N. and Rose, A.V., (2010). Modelling the Performance of Micropiles at Close Spacing. 10th International Workshop on Micropiles 22-25 September, Washington, DC.
  • Taylor, R.N., Caporaletti, P., , Burghignoli, A., and Scarpelli, G., (2008). Assessment of tunnel stability in layered ground. 6th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground Shanghai, China.
  • Taylor, R.N., Yao, J., and McNamara, A.M., (2008). The effects of loaded bored piles on existing tunnels. 6th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground Shanghai, China.
  • Stallebrass, S., McNamara, A.M, , Taylor, R.N., and Goodey, R.J., (2007). Modelling geotechnical construction processes for urban developments. 14th European Conf. on Soil Mech. & Geo. Eng. Madrid.
  • Stallebrass, S., Taylor, R.N., and McNamara, A.M., (2007). Proactive design of buried mass concrete thrust blocks: model studies – Panel contribution. Madrid.
  • Goodey, R.J., McNamara, A.M. and Taylor, R.N. The influence of piles as a ground movement control device during deep basement construction. .
  • Taylor, R.N., Bilotta, E, , Bitetti, B, , McNamara, A.M, and Taylor & Francis, (2006). Micropiles to reduce ground movements induced by tunnelling. Hong Kong.
  • Taylor, R.N., Cabrera, M, , McNamara, A.M, and Taylor & Francis, Inclined load capacity of buried mass concrete thrust blocks. Hong Kong.
  • Taylor, R.N., Cabrera, M, , McNamara, A.M, and Taylor & Francis, Inclined load capacity of buried mass concrete thrust blocks. Hong Kong.
  • Taylor, R.N., Qerimi, L.B., , McNamara, A.M, , Taylor, and Francis, Preliminary model tests on re-use of pile foundations. Hong Kong.
  • Taylor, R.N., Goodey, R.J., , McNamara, A.M., , Taylor, and Francis, (2006). The influence of piles as a ground movement control device during deep basement construction. Hong Kong.
  • Taylor, R.N., Yao, J., , McNamara, A.M., , Taylor, and Francis, (2006). The effects of bored pile construction on existing tunnels. Hong Kong.
  • Goodey, R.J., McNamara, A.M. and Taylor, R.N. The effectiveness of buried mass concrete thrust blocks as a means of lateral support for excavations. Osaka, Japan.
  • Caporaletti, P, , Burghignoli, A., and Taylor, R.N. (2005). Centrifuge Study of Tunnel Movements and their Interaction with Structures. 4th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • McNamara, A.M., Taylor, R.N., Stallebrass, S.E. and Romano, M.C. Influence of tunnelling on the behaviour of existing piled foundations. .
  • McNamara, A.M., Taylor, R.N., Stallebrass, S.E. and Romano, M.C. Influence of tunnelling on the behaviour of existing piled foundations. .
  • Stallebrass, S., McNamara, A.M, and Taylor R N, (2003). Evalation of numerical analyses used to model the influence of heave reducing piles on excavation induced ground movements. Prague.
  • Stallebrass, S., McNamara, A.M, , Romano, M.C., and Taylor, R.N, (2003). Influence of tunnelling on the behaviour of existing piled foundations. Dundee.
  • Taylor, R.N. and McNamara, A.M., (2002). Use of heave reducing piles to control ground movement around deep excavations. 3rd International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground Toulouse, France.
  • Taylor, R.N., Caporaletti, P, , Scarpelli, G., , R. Phillips, and et al., (2002). Bearing capacity of screwed conical piles in sand: centrifuge modelling. St John’s Canada.
  • Taylor, R.N., Klotz, U., , R. Phillips, and et al., Modelling the behaviour of driven piles in sand. St John’s Canada.
  • Taylor, R.N., K.J.L. Stone, , R. Phillips, and et al., Modelling of fractured rock masses. St John’s Canada.
  • Taylor, R.N., McNamara, A.M., R. Phillips, and et al., Use of heave reducing piles to control ground movement around excavations. St John’s Canada.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Yip, D.L.F., (2001). Centrifuge Modelling of the Effect of a Structure on Tunnel Induced Ground Movements. Response of buildings to excavation-induced ground movements 17-18 July, London CIRIA SP199.
  • Taylor, R.N., Spiessl, S.M, , J. Garnier, and et al., (2000). 2D Centrifuge modelling of DNAPL infiltration in homogeneous saturated soils. Int. Symp. On Physical Modelling and Testing in Environmental Geotechnics 15-17 May, La Balle, France.
  • Grant, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. Evaluating plasticity solutions for the response of clay around tunnels. .
  • Taylor, R.N. and Grant, R.J., (2000). Stability of tunnels in clay with overlying layers of coarse grained soil. Melbourne, Australia.
  • Grant, R.J., Stallebrass, S.E. and Taylor, R.N. Modelling soil deformation at a tunnel heading using physical and numerical techniques. .
  • Grant, R.J., Stallebrass, S.E., Taylor, R.N., Barends, F.B.J., Lindenberg, J., Luger, H.J.... Verruijt, A. Modelling soil deformation at a tunnel heading using physical and numerical techniques. Amsterdam.
  • Taylor, R.N., Hong, S.W., Lee, E.S., Lee, M.W., Kim, Y.Y., Jang, Y.S.... Yoo, C.S. (1999). Centrifuge modelling of underground excavations. Seoul, Korea.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Grant, R.J., (1999). Evaluating plasticity solutions for the response of clay around tunnels. .
  • Taylor, R.N. and Calvello, M, (1999). Centrifuge modelling of a spile-reinforced tunnel heading. .
  • Taylor, R.N. Modelling and prediction. .
  • Stallebrass, S., Grant, R.J., and Taylor, R.N., (1999). Modelling soil deformation at a tunnel heading using physical and numerical techniques. Amsterdam.
  • Taylor, R.N., Grant, R.J., Robson, S., Kuwano, J., Kimura, T., Kusakabe, O.... Takemura, J. (1998). An image analysis system for determining plane and 3-D displacements in soil models. September-, Tokyo.
  • Kuwano, J., Taylor, R.N., Grant, R.J., Kimura, T., Kusakabe, O. and Takemura, J. (1998). Modelling of deformations around tunnels in clay reinforced by soil nails. September-, Tokyo.
  • Taylor, R.N., Grant, R.J., Negro, A. and Ferreira, A.A. Centrifuge modelling of the influence of surface structures on tunnelling induced ground movements. .
  • Robson, S., Cooper, M.A.R., Taylor, R.N. and Allison, I.M. A digital imaging system for determining 3D surface displacement in geotechnical centrifuge models. Oxford.
  • Grant, R.J., Stallebrass, S.E. and Taylor, R.N. Prediction of pre-failure ground movements: Physical and numerical techniques. Hamburg.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Almeida, M. Centrifuge modelling of tunnel behaviour. Rio de Janeiro.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Mair, R.J., Bored tunnelling in the Urban environment. State-or-the-Art-Report, Plenary Session 4. .
  • Taylor, R.N., Hagiwara, T, , Grant, R.J., , Asaoka, A., and et al., Centrifuge modelling of the effect of overlying strata on the ground movements induced by tunnelling in clay. .
  • Taylor, R.N., Hagiwara, T., and Grant, R.J., (1997). Centrifuge modelling of ground movements due to tunnelling in layered ground. Japan National Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Japan.
  • Taylor, R.N., Kuwano, J., and Grant, R.J., Soil nailing and its effect on tunnelling induced ground movements. Japan National Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering JAPAN.
  • Taylor, R.N., Kuwano, J., and Grant, R.J., (1997). Centrifuge study on stability around tunnels in clay reinforced by soil nails. Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Stallebrass, S., Grant, R.J., and Taylor, R.N., (1997). A finite element study of ground movements measured in centrifuge model tests of tunnels. London, England.
  • Stallebrass, S., Grant, R.J., and Taylor, R.N., (1997). Prediction of pre-failure ground movements: Physical and numerical techniques. Hamburg.
  • Stallebrass, S.E., Grant, R.J., Taylor, R.N., Mair, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. A finite element study of ground movements measured in centrifuge model tests of tunnels. London, England.
  • Grant, R.J., Taylor, R.N., Mair, R.J. and Taylor, R.N. Centrifuge modelling of ground movements due to tunnelling in layered ground. London, England.
  • Taylor, R.N., Bracegirdle, A, , Mair, R.J, and Nyren, R.J., A methodology for evaluating potential damage to cast iron pipes induced by tunnelling. London, England.
  • Taylor, R.N., Mair, R.J, and Burland, J.B, Prediction of ground movements and assessment of risk of building damage due to bored tunnelling. London.
  • Taylor, R.N., Clarke, T.A., , Robson, S, , Qu, D.N, , Wang, X, and Cooper, M.A.R., The sequential tracking of targets in a remote experimental environment. From Pixels to Processes. Stockholm.
  • Taylor, R.N., Coop, M.R, and Atkinson, J.H, (1995). Strength, yielding and stiffness of structured and unstructured soils. Copenhagen.
  • ATKINSON, J., TAYLOR, R., Leung, C.F., Lee, F.H. and Tan, T.S. (1994). MOISTURE MIGRATION AND STABILITY OF IRON ORE CONCENTRATE CARGOES. September-, Singapore.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Kawasaki, K., (1994). Earth pressure change during rotational failure of retaining wall. September-, Singapore.
  • MORRISON, P. and TAYLOR, R. (1994). MODELING OF FOUNDATIONS IN A RISING GROUNDWATER ENVIRONMENT. January-, New Delhi.
  • TAYLOR, R., Fujita, K. and Kusakabe, O. (1994). Tunnelling in soft ground in the UK. January-, New Delhi.
  • MORRISON, P.R.J. and TAYLOR, R.N. FOUNDATIONS IN A RISING GROUNDWATER ENVIRONMENT. .
  • STALLEBRASS, S., JOVICIC, V., TAYLOR, R. and Smith, I.M. (1994). SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM SETTLEMENTS AROUND A TUNNEL IN STIFF CLAY. Manchester.
  • STALLEBRASS, S., JOVICIC, V., TAYLOR, R., Shibuya, S., Mitachi, T. and Miura, S. THE INFLUENCE OF RECENT STRESS HISTORY ON GROUND MOVEMENTS AROUND TUNNELS. Hokkaido, Japan.
  • Stallebrass, S., Jovicic, V., and Taylor, R.N., (1994). The influence of recent stress history on ground movements around tunnels. Hokkaido.
  • Stallebrass, S., Jovicic, V., and Taylor, R.N., (1994). Short term and long term settlements around a tunnel in stiff clay. Manchester,UK.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Kawasaki, K., Earth pressure change in the case of rotational failure of retaining wall. Japan.
  • Taylor, R.N., O'Connor, K., , B.G. Clarke, , C.J.F.P. Jones, and A.B. Moffat, (1993). The swelling behaviour of compacted clayey backfill. .
  • Taylor, R.N. and Coop, M.R., (1993). Stress path testing of Boom clay from Mol, Belgium. Weak Rocks. Conference of the British Geological Society Leeds.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Mair, R.J., Predictions of clay behaviour around tunnels using plasticity solutions. Oxford.
  • Fioravante, V. and Taylor, R.N. Centrifuge modelling of embankment construction on soft clay foundations. .
  • Taylor, R.N., Neerdael, B., , De Bruyn, D, and Mair, R.J., The HADES project at Mol: Geomechanical behaviour of Boom clay. Braunschweig, Germany.
  • Taylor, R.N., Stone, K.J.L., and Hensley, P.J., A centrifuge study of rectangular box culverts. Centrifuge '91 Boulder, Colorado, USA.
  • Taylor, R.N. and De Moor, E.K., Time dependent behaviour of a tunnel heading in clay. Cairns, Queensland.
  • Taylor, R.N. and De Moor, E.K., Ground response to construction of a sewer tunnel in very soft ground. London:IMM.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Fioravante, V., Centrifuge modelling of embankment construction on soft clay foundations. Florence.
  • Taylor, R.N. and De Moor, E.K., (1989). Model studies of the behaviour of deep tunnels in clay. Rio, Brazil.
  • Taylor, R.N., Mair, R.J., , Higgins, K.G., and Potts, D.M., Preliminary analysis of construction of the test drift in Boom clay at Mol using plasticity solutions and finite elements. Brussels.
  • Taylor, R.N. and Schofield, A.N., Development of standard geotechnical centrifuge operations. Paris, France.
  • Taylor, R.N. Effective stress path testing of soil. Kyoto.
  • Taylor, R.N., Mair, R.J., , Phillips, R, and Schofield, A.N., Applications of centrifuge modelling to the design of tunnels and excavations in clay. .
  • Taylor, R.N., Rose, A.V., , Taylor, , Francis, , S.M. Springman, , J. Laue, ... L Seward, Modelling the performance of linear minipile groups. Zurich.

Journal articles (29)

Report

  • Taylor, R.N. and O'Connor, K, The swelling pressure of compacted clayey fill..

Theses/dissertations (2)

  • Taylor, R.N. Ground movements associated with tunnels and trenches. (PhD)
  • Taylor, R.N. 'Stand-up' of a model tunnel in silt. (Master's thesis)