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Mike Justason

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Associate ProfessorSchool of Engineering TechnologyMcMaster University

Mike Justason

Associate Professor

School of Engineering Technology

Faculty of Engineering

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

In this role since 2020

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No graduate courses on record.
No publications since 2018.

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Contact

justaso@mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140 ext. 21452

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Geotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresEngineering
Geotechnical Engineering and AnalysisEngineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsEngineering

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10 publications.

Conversion of a Software Engineering Technology Program to an Online Format: A Work in Progress and Lessons Learned

Fortuna J, Justason MD, Singh I

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems2018

Development of M.Eng. Programs with a Focus on Industry 4.0 and Smart Systems

Justason M, Centea D, Belkhir L

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems2018First author

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-64352-6_7

Personality types and student performance in an introductory physics course

Harlow JJB, Harrison DM, Justason M, Meyertholen A, Wilson B

Physical Review Special Topics. Physics Education Research2017Open Access

DOI: 10.1103/physrevphyseducres.13.020124 PMID: W2766465904

Intelligent Pile-Driving with a Diesel Impact Hammer

Justason MD

Geotechnical Special Publication20091 citationsFirst author

DOI: 10.1061/41021(335)36

Advancements in Statnamic Data Regression Techniques

Mullins G, Lewis CL, Justason MD

Geotechnical Special Publication200221 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1061/40601(256)64

Discussion of “Static Capacity Prediction by Dynamic Methods for Three Bored Piles” by Michael D. Justason and Bengt H. Fellenius

Justason MD, Fellenius BH

Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering2001First author

DOI: 10.1061/(asce)1090-0241(2001)127:12(1081)

Proposed ASTM Standard test for piles under rapid axial compressive load with its draft paper "Long period dynamic load testing ASTM standard draft" presented to the seminar for technical discussion

Janes MC, Justason MD, Brown DA

2000

Statnamic load testing using water as reaction mass

Justason MD, Janes MC, Middendorp P, Mullins AG

2000First author

A comparison of static and STATNAMIC load tests in sand: A case study of the Bayou Chico bridge in Pensacola, Florida

Justason MD, Mullins G, Robertson DT, Knight WF

2000First author

STATNAMIC and static load testing of a model pile group in sand

Ealy CD, Justason MD

2000Senior author

Courses taught

Geotechnical Materials and Analysis
CIVTECH 3GE3 · last taught 2025
Undergraduate
Senior Engineering Design Project
ENGTECH 4ED3 · last taught 2025
Undergraduate
Professional Communications
GENTECH 1PC3 · last taught 2025
Undergraduate
Engineering Economics
GENTECH 3EE3 · last taught 2025
Undergraduate
Engineering Economics
SFGNTECH 3EE3 · last taught 2025
Undergraduate
Geotechnical Engineering II
CIVENG 3B03 · last taught 2023
Undergraduate
Engineering Economics
GENTECH 2EE3 · last taught 2021
Undergraduate
Senior Engineering Design Project
CIVTECH 4ED3 · last taught 2019
Undergraduate
Communications in Civil Engineering
CIVENG 2I03 · last taught 2018
Undergraduate

Roles and appointments

Director, Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
Program Chair, School of Engineering Technology

Frequent collaborators

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Ishwar Singh

School of Engineering Technology

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Jeff Fortuna

School of Engineering Technology

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Dan Centea

School of Engineering Technology

1 shared papers, latest 2018

Researchers with similar interests

Peijun Guo

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics

Tingting Xu

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures Dear Professor Justason, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Conversion of a Software Engineering Technology Program to an Online Format: A Work in Progress and Lessons Learned" (2018), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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