Michael_Byle

Mr. Michael Joseph Byle

Connections 44
Publications 17

Professional Information

National Discipline Lead - Civil/Geotechnical Engineering - Tetra Tech, Inc

  • Geotechnical Engineer

Consulting

  • Resistivity Forensics Geosynthetics for Containment Geosynthetics for Flow Railway Geotechnics Shear Strength of Underground Materials Shallow Foundations
    Shaft Foundations Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls Landfill Engineering Remediation Technology Settlements Pile Foundations Seismic

Educational Background

  • MSc or Equivalent
    • MSCE (Geotechnical Engineering) - Michigan State University : - 01/01/1981
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • BSCE (Geotechnical Engineering) - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor : - 01/01/1978

Honors & Awards

  • Diplomate Geotechnical Engineer Academy of Geoprofessionals, 2009
  • Geotechnical Engineer of the Year ASCE Philadelphia Section, 2003
  • Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, 1999

Work Experience

  • Tetra Tech, Inc : ( 05/07/2005 - Present )
    • National Discipline Lead - Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

    • Lead Engineer responsible for expert consulting, project management and quality assurance for Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
  • Tetra Tech,Inc. : ( 09/05/2005 - 01/08/2015 )
    • National Discipline Lead - Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

    • Mr. Byle has more than 35 years of professional experience in civil and geotechnical engineering, He is responsible for corporate technical quality for civil, structural and geotechnical engineering services, management of complex projects, training, expert consultation and professional development of technical civil and geotechnical engineering staff.  Mr. Byle’s experience includes work on both terrestrial and marine projects for public and private sector clients, project management, investigations, studies, and design.  His background includes extensive experience in investigation and rehabilitation of structures and foundations, soil improvement techniques, stormwater management including infiltration and Best Management Practices (BMPs), exploration and mitigation design for karst, and project management for civil, geotechnical and geo-environmental projects.  He has completed numerous investigation, design, and construction projects involving grouting.  He has designed, specified, and managed construction of grouting for underpinning, lateral earth support, excavation stabilization, environmental immobilization, and for hydraulic barriers.  Expert consultation experience includes specialty areas of grouting, karst, foundation rehabilitation and restoration, NPDES permit appeals.  His specific technical experience includes evaluation and stabilization of soft sediments, dredged materials, grouting and grouting design, groundwater studies, as well as, environmental geotechnology and applications of engineering geophysics.
  • Gannett Fleming, Inc. : ( 05/01/1995 - 06/03/2005 )
    • Geotechnical Department Head

    • Lead geotechnical group for transportation and environmental projects
  • American Bureau of Shipping : ( 01/01/1978 - 01/09/1980 )
    • American Bureau of Shipping

    • Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Structures Department

Languages

Language Read Level Written Level Spoken Level
Spanish Medium Low Medium

Latest Publications

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  • Drilling and Grouting Challenges in Broadly Graded Soils
    Proceedings Article published 2017 Jul 6 in Grouting 2017
    Authors: Michael J. Byle
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480793.021
  • Mixed Grouting Methods and Materials for Under-Seepage Mitigation at Barrage des Quinze Dam, Quebec, Canada
    Proceedings Article published 2017 Jul 6 in Grouting 2017
    Authors: Michael J. Byle, Danny Dery-Chamberland, Peter Bowman, Michael Dubeau
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480786.006
  • Energy Pipeline Integrity Water and Slope Crossing Assessments
    Proceedings Article published 2016 Jul 11 in Pipelines 2016
    Authors: Dave Richardson, Michael Byle, Melissa Koob
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784479957.034
  • DIGITAL AERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KARST
    Proceedings Article published 2014 Mar 20 in Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2014
    Authors: Michael Byle, Thomas Loecherbach, Jared MacLachlan
    http://dx.doi.org/10.4133/sageep.27-011
  • DIGITAL AERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KARST
    Proceedings Article published 2014 Mar 20 in Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2014
    Authors: Michael Byle, Thomas Loecherbach, Jared MacLachlan
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/sageep.27-011


Contact Information

One Oxford Valley, Suite 200, Langhorne, PA 19047, USA View on map

http://www.tetratech.com

2157024113

2154391230

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Publications
Drilling and Grouting Challenges in Broadly Graded Soils
Proceedings Article published 2017 Jul 6 in Grouting 2017
Authors: Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480793.021
Mixed Grouting Methods and Materials for Under-Seepage Mitigation at Barrage des Quinze Dam, Quebec, Canada
Proceedings Article published 2017 Jul 6 in Grouting 2017
Authors: Michael J. Byle, Danny Dery-Chamberland, Peter Bowman, Michael Dubeau
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480786.006
Energy Pipeline Integrity Water and Slope Crossing Assessments
Proceedings Article published 2016 Jul 11 in Pipelines 2016
Authors: Dave Richardson, Michael Byle, Melissa Koob
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784479957.034
DIGITAL AERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KARST
Proceedings Article published 2014 Mar 20 in Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2014
Authors: Michael Byle, Thomas Loecherbach, Jared MacLachlan
http://dx.doi.org/10.4133/sageep.27-011
DIGITAL AERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KARST
Proceedings Article published 2014 Mar 20 in Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2014
Authors: Michael Byle, Thomas Loecherbach, Jared MacLachlan
http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/sageep.27-011
Aerial Characterization of Karst for Wind Development
Proceedings Article published 2014 Feb 24 in Geo-Congress 2014 Technical Papers
Authors: Michael J. Byle, Terry Nicol, Thomas Loecherbach, Jared MacLachlan
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784413272.091
Limited Mobility Grouting -- Past, Present, and Future
Proceedings Article published 2012 Aug 17 in Grouting and Deep Mixing 2012
Authors: James Warner, Michael Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412350.0006
Front Matter
Proceedings Article published 2012 Aug 17 in Grouting and Deep Mixing 2012
Authors: Lawrence F. Johnsen, Donald A. Bruce, Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412350.fm
Compatibility Evaluation of Groundwater Cutoff Wall Using Salt-Resistant Bentonite and BFS/Cement for Deep-Mix Barrier Wall
Proceedings Article published 2007 Oct 14 in Soil Improvement
Authors: P. Patton, S. Day, M. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40916(235)12
Quality Assurance for Limited Mobility Grouting
Proceedings Article published 2005 Oct 9 in Innovations in Grouting and Soil Improvement
Authors: Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40783(162)2
Grouting Karst to Support Driven Pile Foundation for a Truss Rail Bridge
Proceedings Article published 2004 Jul 21 in Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Projects
Authors: Michael J. Byle, Rex Mackey
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40744(154)186
Design Considerations for Inclusions by Limited Mobility Displacement Grouting
Proceedings Article published 2003 Jan 29 in Grouting and Ground Treatment
Authors: Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40663(2003)14
Geotechnical Investigations for Grouting in Soil
Proceedings Article published 2000 Apr 3 in Performance Confirmation of Constructed Geotechnical Facilities
Authors: Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40486(300)29
An Approach to the Design of LMD Grouting
Proceedings Article published 2000 Jul 24 in Advances in Grouting and Ground Modification
Authors: Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40516(292)7
Verification of Jet Grouting for Structure Rehabilitation
Proceedings Article published 2000 Apr 3 in Performance Confirmation of Constructed Geotechnical Facilities
Authors: Tarek F. Haider, Michael J. Byle
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40486(300)30
Dam Stabilization with Micro Piles
Proceedings Article published 2000 Jul 17 in New Technological and Design Developments in Deep Foundations
Authors: Tarek F. Haider, Michael J. Byle, Richard E. Horvath
http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40511(288)26
Seismic Testing Methods for Evaluation of Deep Foundation Improvement by Compaction Grouting
Book Chapter published in Deep Foundation Improvements: Design, Construction, and Testing on page 234-234-14
Authors: MJ Byle, PM Blakita, E Winter
http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/stp25063s
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