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Brown, F., Villalobos, F.A. & Prada-Sarmiento, L.F. (2026). Yield surface coefficients for different foundation embedment and soil drained shear strengths using genetic and neural network analyses. Transportation Geotechnics 57, 101843.
Cáceres, M., Villalobos, F.A., Prada-Sarmiento, L.F., Fumeron, J. Moffat, R. (2025). 3D Numerical Modeling of DMT Penetration and Membrane Expansion in Sand. International Journal of Geomechanics 25(10), 04025222.
Moffat, R., Faundez, F. & Villalobos, F.A. (2025). Experimental investigation and analysis of the influence of depth and moisture content on the relationship between subgrade California bearing ratio tests and cone penetration tests for pavement design. Buildings 15(3), 345.
Brown, F., Villalobos, F.A. & Prada-Sarmiento, L.F. (2024). Uplift-hypoplastic macroelement model for shallow foundations in sand under cyclic combined loading. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 185, 108848.
Barra, D.D., Villalobos, F. A. and Vasco, D. A. and Fumeron, J. (2024). Variations of thermal properties with water content and density of residual and basaltic sands from Chile. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 57(2), doi: 10.1144/qjegh2023-137
Flandes, N.E., Villalobos, F. A. and King, R. (2023). The effect of weathering on the variation of geotechnical properties of a granitic rock from Chile. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 56(4), doi: 10.1144/qjegh2023-022
Villalobos, F. A., Weidlich, I., Wolf, I. y Fumeron, J. (2023). Calefacción distrital en Chile y avances en la investigación de interacción entre suelo y tuberías de redes de calefacción distrital. Obras y Proyectos 33, 74-83
Villalobos, F. A., Rodríguez, P. A. and Vera, M. (2023). Study of the anisotropic tensile and compressive strength of a foliated phyllite. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Geotechnical Engineering 176(1), 15-26
Villalobos, F. A., Rodríguez, P. A. and Vera, M. (2022). Study of the anisotropic elastic response of a foliated phyllite. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Geotechnical Engineering 175(5), 539-548
Villalobos, F. A., Villalobos, S. A. and Aguilera, L.E. (2022). Evaluation of rockburst energy capacity for the design of rock support systems for different tunnel geometries at El Teniente copper mine. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 122(9), 505-515
Hay, S., Weidlich, I., Wolf, I. and Villalobos, F.A. (2022). Pipe axial displacements from a monitored pipeline connected to a district heating network. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 175(3), 150-161
Dorador, L., Barrera, C.E., Rozas, J. and Villalobos, F.A. (2021). Analysis of the effect of fines content and loading frequency on the shear modulus and damping ratio of gravels. Obras y Proyectos 30, 39-49
Villalobos, S.A. and Villalobos, F.A. (2021). Effect of nail spacing on the global stability of soil nailed walls using limit equilibrium and finite element methods. Transportation Geotechnics 26, 100454
Peña, M., Villalobos, S.A. and Villalobos, F.A. (2020). 2D numerical evaluation of a vertical soil nail wall. Australian Geomechanics Journal 55(4), 39-48
Dorador, L. and Villalobos, F.A. (2020). Scalping techniques in geomechanical characterization of coarse granular materials. Obras y Proyectos 28, 24-34
Verreydt, K., van Gemert, D., Rauwoens, P., Houtmeyers, J., Claes, T. and Villalobos, F.A. (2020). Discussion: Analysis of a full-scale slope failure test on a sludge embankment. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Geotechnical Engineering 173(6), 562-564
Dorador, L. and Villalobos, F.A. (2020). Analysis of the geomechanical characterization of coarse granular materials using the parallel gradation method. Obras y Proyectos 27, 50-63
Villalobos, F. A., Hay, S., Weidlich, I. and Wolf, I. (2019). Design, construction, and operation of a monitored district heating pipeline system. Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice 10(3), 04019018
González, M., Villalobos, F., Méndez, A. and Carrillo, P. (2018). Study of the static and seismic performance of a geogrid reinforced soil wall as bridge abutment in Concepción. Obras y Proyectos 24, 41-52
Georgiannou, V.N., Lefas, D., Konstadinou, M., Perraki, M. and Villalobos, F.A. (2018). Discussion on Geotechnical properties of a natural zeolite. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Geotechnical Engineering 171(6), 556-558
Villalobos, F.A., Villalobos, S.A. and Oróstegui, P.L. (2018). Observations from a parametric study of the seismic design of soil nailing. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Ground Improvement 171(2), 112-122
Villalobos, F.A., Leiva, E.A., Jerez, Ó. and Poblete, M.E. (2018). Experimental study of the fine particles effect on the shear strength of tuff zeolites. Journal of Construction 17(1), 23-37
Hay, S., Villalobos, F.A., Weidlich, I. and Wolf, I. (2018). Analyses of axial displacement measurements from a monitored district heating pipeline system. Energy Procedia 149, 84-93
Ayala, J.L., Villalobos, F.A. and Alvarado, A. (2017). Study of the elastic shear modulus of Bío Bío sand using bender elements in an oedometer. Geotechnical Testing Journal 40, No. 4, 673-682
Jara, M., Villalobos, F.A., Corral, G. y Taiba, Ó. (2015). Análisis numérico de la respuesta sísmica de excavaciones sostenidas con muro Berlinés en arena. Obras y Proyectos 17, 69-77
Mozo, D., Orostegui, P. and Villalobos, F.A. (2014). Hydraulic stability evaluation of a diaphragm wall in granular soils recharged by an unconfined aquifer. Obras y Proyectos 15, 42-49
Marchetti, S., Marchetti, D. y Villalobos, F.A. (2013). El dilatómetro sísmico SDMT para ensayos de suelos in situ. Obras y Proyectos 13, 20-29
Villalobos, S.A., Oróstegui, P.L., Villalobos, F.A. (2013). Re-assessing a soil nailing design in heavily weathered granite after a strong earthquake. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 72, Issue 2, 203-212
Bertalot, D., Brennan, A.J. and Villalobos, F.A. (2013). Influence of bearing pressure on liquefaction-induced settlement of shallow foundations. Géotechnique 63, No. 5, 391-399
Villalobos, F.A. (2012). Discussion on Mitrani and Madabhushi (2010) Cementation liquefaction remediation for existing buildings. Proceedings of the ICE - Ground Improvement, Volume 165, Issue 3, June 2012, pages 183 –184
Ruiz-Tagle, L. and Villalobos, F. (2011). Experimental study of the lateral earth pressure on retaining structures in soils reinforced with geogrids. Revista Ingeniería de Construcción 26(3), 299-320
Ruiz-Tagle, L. y Villalobos, F. (2011). Estudio experimental y numérico del desplazamiento y rotación de suelo reforzado con geomallas bajo empuje activo. Obras y Proyectos 9, 59-65
Sobarzo, V., Villalobos, F. y King, R. (2011). Estudio de la estabilidad de taludes en roca meteorizada de la formación Quiriquina. Obras y Proyectos 9, 38-48
Hube, M., Santa María, H. and Villalobos, F. (2010). Preliminary analysis of the seismic response of bridges during the Chilean 27 February 2010 earthquake. Obras y Proyectos 8, 48-57
Verdugo, R., Villalobos, F., Yasuda, S., Konagai, K., Sugano, T., Okamura, M., Tobita, T. and Torres, A. (2010). Description and analysis of geotechnical aspects associated to the large 2010 Chile earthquake. Obras y Proyectos 8, 25-36
Villalobos, F.A. (2010). Discussion of "CPT-Based Method for the Installation of Suction Caissons in Sand" by Marc Senders and Mark F. Randolph. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 136, Issue: 12,1732-1734
Villalobos, F.A. and Oróstegui, P.L. (2010). Design and construction of an anchored soldier pile wall for a large underground car park. Revista de la Construcción 9, No 2, 4-17
Villalobos, F.A., Byrne, B.W. and Houlsby, G.T. (2010). Model testing of suction caissons in clay subjected to vertical loading. Applied Ocean Research 32, Issue 4, 414-424
Yasuda, S., Verdugo, R., Konagai, K., Sugano, T., Villalobos, F., Okamura, M., Tobita, T., Torres, A. and Towhata, I. (2010). Geotechnical damaged caused by the 2010 Maule, Chile earthquake. ISSMGE Bulletin 4(2), 16-27
Oróstegui, P.L. y Villalobos, F.A. (2009). Diseño y construcción de las entibaciones para los estacionamientos subterráneos de los Tribunales de Justicia de Concepción. Obras y Proyectos 6, 63 - 71
Villalobos, F.A., Byrne, B.W. and Houlsby, G.T. (2009). An experimental study of the drained capacity of suction caisson foundations under monotonic loading for offshore applications. Soils and Foundations 49, Nº 3, 477-488
Villalobos, F.A. (2009). Foundations for offshore wind turbines. Revista Ingeniería de Construcción 24, Nº 1, 33-48
Villalobos, F.A. (2009). Discussion on M. Tran and M. Randolph (2008) Variation of suction pressure during caisson installation in sand. Géotechnique 58, Nº 1, 1-11. Géotechnique 59, Nº 1, 73-74
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