Books/Manuals

Boone, S.J. 2006. Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, 4th Edition and upcoming edition - Lateral Earth Pressures and Rigid Retaining Structures, Supported Excavations, Canadian Geotechnical Society. Vancouver, Ontario, Bitech Publishers.

Shirlaw, J. N. and Boone, S.J. 2009. Ground Control For Slurry TBM Tunnelling, Geo Report No. 249, Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering And Development Department, The Government Of The Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region.

Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls: A Practical Guide for Design, Construction, and Inspection. Transportation Association of Canada, 2017. Contributing Author and Reviewer.

Journal Papers

Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S.J. 2025. Discussion: Effects of critical tunnelling parameters on consolidation-associated long-term greenfield settlement due to shield tunnel in soft ground. Zheng, G., Wang, R., Lei, H., Cheng, X., Leong, E-C. and Du, H. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.

Boone, S.J. and Shirlaw, J.N. 2025. Discussion: Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022), Zhou, J., Qi, H., Peng, K., Zhang, Y. and Khandelwal, M., Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.

Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S.J. 2024. Discussion: Monitoring and Data Analyses of Pressure Changes and Ground Settlements Induced by Slurry TBM Tunneling in a Semiconfined Aquifer: Case Study in the Netherlands. Tao Xu and Adam Bezuijen. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE

Boone, S.J. and Shirlaw, J.N. 2024. Discussion: Coupled Analytical Method for Braced Excavation Based on the Pasternak Foundation Model and Nonlinear p–y Curve Model. Meng Han, Xiangsheng Chen, Jinqing Jia, and Bingxiong Tu. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE.

Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S.J. 2023 Discussion: Twin earth pressure balance tunnelling – monitoring and numerical study of an urban case. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Geotechnical Engineering.

Shirlaw, N. and Boone, S.J. 2023. Discussion: A study on large volume losses induced by EBPM tunnelling in sandy soils. Le, B.T., Nguyen, T.T.T., Divall, S. and Davies, M.C.R., Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 142 (2023) 105424

Giardina, G., Losacco, N., DeJong, M., Viggiani, G., Mair, R., Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S.J. 2022. Discussion: Effect of soil models on the prediction of tunnelling-induced deformations of structures. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Geotechnical Engineering

Franza, A., Marshall, A. M., Zhou, B., Shirlaw, N. and Boone, S. 2019. Discussion: Greenfield tunnelling in sands: the effects of soil density and relative depth. Géotechnique, https://doi.org/ 10.1680/jgeot.19.d.002

Boone, S.J. 2010. A Critical Reappraisal of “Preconsolidation Pressure” Interpretations Using the Oedometer Test. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 47, 281 - 296.

Shirlaw, J. N. and Boone, S.J. 2009. Geotechnical Engineering For TBM Tunnelling In Soft and Mixed Ground. Journal of the South East Asian Geotechnical Society.

Boone, S.J. 2005. Discussion: Analysis of Wall and Ground Movements Due to Deep Excavations in Soft Soil Based on a New Worldwide Database. Soils and Foundations, Japanese Geotechnical Society, Vol. 45, No. 4, 165 - 166.

Boone, S.J. 2002. Discussion: Database for Retaining Wall and Ground Movements Due to Deep Excavations. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 536 - 537.

Eyles, N. and Boone S.J.. 2001. Geotechnical Model for Great Plains Hummocky Moraine Formed by Till Deformation Below Stagnant Ice. Geomorphology, Elsevier

Boone, S.J. and Lutennegger A.J. 2000. Discussion: Physical, Chemical, and mineralogical properties of Mexico City sediments: a geotechnical perspective. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 37 (2000), 274 - 275.

Boone, S.J. 2000. Discussion: Compressibility behaviour of soft cemented soils. Paper 662(R). Geotechnique, Institution of Civil Engineers, London, Vol. 50, No. 3, 297 - 300.

Boone, S.J. and Crawford A.M. 2000. Temperature, Soil Elastic Modulus, and Strut Load Relationships for Braced Excavations. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 10, 870 - 881.

Boone, S.J., Westland J. and Nusink R. 1999. Comparative Evaluation of Building Responses to an Adjacent Braced Excavation. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 36, 210 - 223.

Boone, S.J. 1998. Ground Movement-Related Building Damage: Closure. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, 124(5), 463 - 465.

Boone, S.J. and Lutenegger A.J. 1997. Carbonates and Cementation of Glacially Derived Cohesive Soils in New York State and Southern Ontario. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 34(4), 534 - 550.

Boone, S.J. 1996. Ground Movement-Related Building Damage. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 122(11), 886 - 896.

Boone, S.J. 1996. Factors Affecting At Rest Lateral Stress In Artificially Cemented Sand: Discussion. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 33(2), 371 - 372.

Other Publications

Boone, S.J. and Holmes, S. 2006. Expecting the Unexpected.  Road Talk, Ministry of Transportation Ontario, Winter, 2006, p. 7.

Boone, S.J. 2003. Book Review: Modern Tunnelling Science and Technology. T. Adachi, K. Tateyama, and M. Kimura, editors, A.A. Balkema Publishers, 1202 pp. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 856.

Boone, S.J. 2003. Book Review: FLAC and Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics 2001. D. Billaux, X. Rachez, C. Detournay, R. Hart, editors, A.A. Balkema Publishers, 422 pp. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 709 – 710.

Boone, S.J. 2003. Design of Deep Excavations in Urban Environments. Thesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto.

Boone, S.J. and Bidhendi 2001. More on Temperature Effects on Strut Load Measurements: Strain Gauges, Struts, and Sunshine. Geotechnical News, March 2001. Invited article, 39 - 41

Boone, S.J., Westland, J., Hira, C., and Tattle, D. 2000. Design and construction of the shoring for Toronto’s Leslie Station. Foundation Drilling, ADSC, Cover - Feature Article, November, 12 - 16.

Boone, S.J. and Crawford, A.M. 2000. The effects of temperature and use of vibrating wire strain gauges for braced excavations. Geotechnical News, September 2000, 24 - 28.

Stypulkowski, J., Boone, S.J., and Madryas, C. 2000. Metody szacowania zachowania sie gruntow w poblizu tuneli. NTTB – Nowoczesne Techniki i Technologie Bezwykopowe. In Polish. 22 - 29.

Boone, S.J. 1997. Automated Electrolevel Monitoring Systems. Geotechnical News, 15(4), Bitech Publishers, December, pp. 42 ‑ 45.

Boone, S.J. and Heenan, D. 1997. Compensation Grouting. Civil Engineering, ASCE, January 1997, pp. 39 ‑ 41. Invited article.

Boone, S.J. 1996. Correlations of Strength, Deformation, and Index Properties of Toronto’s Cohesive Soils. Thesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Engineering, University of Toronto.

Boone, S.J. 1994. Mini‑pile Construction Keeps the Plant Running. Civil Engineering, ASCE, May 1994, pp. 17 ‑ 18 

Conference Papers

Shirlaw, J.N., Boone, S.J., Westland, J. 2025. Failures of tunnels in sand and similar soils. Underground Singapore 2025. Tunnelling and Unground Construction Society, Singapore.

Mooney, M., Boone, S.J., and Shirlaw, J.N. 2024. The Benefit and Challenge with Baseline Practices for TBM Clogging in Cohesive Soil. Proceedings, Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Dallas.

Boone, S.J. and Shirlaw, J.N. 2024. Geotechnical Baseline Reports: Losing Ground. Canadian Tunnelling Conference, Montreal, October 2024.

Farsat, N., Newson, T., and Boone, S.J. 2024. The effect of membrane flexibility on the behavior of 2D-tunnel excavation models in granular soils. Proceedings of the 17th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XVII PCSMGE), and 2nd Latin-American Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), La Serena Chile, 2024

Boone, S.J. and Carvalho, J.L. 2023. Re-evaluation of the 1954 Windsor Sinkhole. GeoSaskatoon, Canadian Geotechnical Society Conference, October 2023.

Boone, S.J., Kanungo, M. and Carvalho, J.L. 2023. Analysis of Structure Damage from an Adjacent Excavation. GeoSaskatoon, Canadian Geotechnical Society Conference, October 2023.

Boone, S.J. and Shirlaw, J.N. 2022. Face Pressure and Volume Loss Relationships for Pressurized Tunnelling in Granular Soils. 10th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, IS-Cambridge 2020, June 2022, Cambridge, UK, 242-249

Poot, S.E., Basso, D., Vallins, M., and Boone, S.J. 2020. Controlling Risks of Trenchless Pipe Construction Beneath Railways. Proceedings of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) 2020 Annual Conference

Kiss, J., Boone, S.J., Gonzales-Hurtado, J., Newson, T. 2019. Measurements of Ground-borne vibrations at wind turbine facilities. GeoSt.John’s2019, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Boone, S.J., Shirlaw, N. and Barrett, S. 2020. Setting Face Pressures for Settlement Control During EPB and Slurry Tunnelling. North American Tunnelling.

Boone, S.J. and Shirlaw, J.N. 2020 (postponed). Face Pressure and Volume Loss Relationships for Pressurized Tunnelling in Granular Soils. 10th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, IS-Cambridge 2020, 29 June - 1 July 2020, Cambridge, UK

Kiss, J., Boone, S.J., Gonzales-Hurtado, J., Newson, T. 2019. Measurements of Ground-borne vibrations at wind turbine facilities. GeoSt.John’s2019, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Kiss, J., Boone, S.J. and da Silva, D. 2018. Long-Distance Measurement of Pile Driving Vibrations. GeoEdmonton2017, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Boone, S.J. and Poot, S.E. 2017. Two Cofferdam Failures – Technical Causes and Professional Practice Implications. Proceedings, GeoOttawa2017, Canadian Geotechnical Society. Best Case History Award

Kanungo, M. and Boone, S.J. 2017. Geotechnical Aspects of the Top-Down Design and Construction of a Single-span Highway Bridge. Proceedings, GeoOttawa2017, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Cavers, W. and Boone, S.J. 2016. Risk Management for Tunneling – The Role of the Owner’s Geotechnical Engineer. Proceedings, Capitalizing on Underground Infrastructure, Ottawa, Tunnelling Association of Canada.

Lesarge, K.G., Boone, S.J., McNeil, J. and Wall, R. 2016. Managing Natural Soils from Construction and Importation of Quarry Rehabilitation Fill In Ontario. Proceedings, Resilient Infrastructure, London, Ontario, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers.

Kanungo, M., Boone, S.J., and Rodger, J. 2016. Analysis and Large Displacements of an Aggregate Stockpile. Proceedings, GeoVancouver2016, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Boone, S.J., and Prout, D.U. 2014. Construction of a New Sanitary Sewer: “Wishing It Into Place”. Proceedings, GeoRegina2014, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Boone, S.J., Kanungo, M., Powney, G., Loh, P., and Huotari, H. 2014. Three-Dimensional Geotechnical Complexities of a Small Bridge Replacement. Proceedings, GeoRegina2014, Canadian Geotechnical Society.

Huotari, H., Boone, S., Powney, G. and Loh, P. 2014. Challenges Encountered in the Design-Build of the Highway 11 CNR Overpass Replacement, Orillia, Ontario. Proceedings 9th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges, Calgary, Alberta, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.

Lesarge, K.G., Boone, S.J. 2013. Geologic Controls on Geochemistry and Disposal of Excess Soil from Construction, Proceedings, 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 11th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference, paper no. 499.

Tyldesley, M., Newson, T., Boone, S., and Carriveau, R. 2013. Characterization of the geotechnical properties of a carbonate clayey silt till for a shallow wind turbine foundation. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris, 2407 – 2410.

Boone, S.J. 2008. Evaluating Risks of Construction-Induced Building Damage for Large Underground Construction Projects. Invited seminar lecture. Movimientos de Edificios Inducidos por Excavaciones: Criterios de Dano Y Gestión Del Riesgo, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Departament d'Enginyeria del Terreny, Cartogràfica i Geofísica, Barcelona, Spain.

Boone, S.J., Beddoes, R., Carter, T.G., Monier-Williams, M., Turpening, R. 2008. Bridges, Salt and Sinkholes: Applications of Geophysics for the Detroit River International Crossing. Keynote Lecture and Paper. 2008 Highway Geophysics – NDE Conference, Charlotte, NC, 3-25.

Morgan, T., Tandon, K., Bryans, B., Boone, S., Monier-Williams, M., Turpening, R. 2008. Identification and Interpretation of Solution Mining Features in Bedded Salt Deposits on a Crosswell Reflection Profile. Abstract and Presentation, Proceedings of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exhibition and 78th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas.

Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S. 2007. Factors in the variability of measured surface settlements over EPB driven tunnels in soft clay. Proceedings, Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Toronto, 757 - 768.

Shirlaw, J.N., Westland, J., and Boone, S.J. 2007. Two Baseline Reports prepared for tunnels in Toronto, A Case Study. Underground Singapore. Tunnelling and Underground Construction Society, Singapore.

Boone, S.J. 2007. Assessing Risks of Construction-Induced Building Damage for Large Underground Projects. Proceedings, Geo-Denver 2007, ASCE, Invited Paper

Dittrich, J.P., Boone, S.J., and Hutchinson, A.E. 2005. Ground Improvement in a Coralline Deposit in Barbados, W.I. Proceedings, International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Osaka, Vol. 3, 1339 - 1344.

Boone, S.J., Leinala, T., Artigiani, E., Kochmanova, N., Shirlaw, J.N., Ginanneschi, R. 2005. Use of Ground Conditioning Agents for Earth Pressure Balance Machine Tunnelling. Proceedings, International Congres Les Tunnels, Clé d'une Europe Durable (Tunnelling for a Sustainable Europe), Association Française des Travaux en Souterrain, Chambery France, 313 - 319.

Shirlaw, J.N. and Boone, S. 2005. The risk of very large settlements due to EPB tunnelling. Proceedings, 12th Australian Tunnelling Conference.

Boone, S.J. 2005. General Report: Deep Excavations. Fifth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Balkema, 81 - 92.

Boone, S.J. and Westland, J. 2005. Design of Excavation Support Using Apparent Earth Pressure Diagrams: Consistent Design or Consistent Problem? Fifth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 809 - 816.

Boone, S.J. and Westland, J. 2005. Estimating Displacements Associated with Deep Excavations. Fifth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Balkema, 817 - 822.

Shirlaw, J.N., Boone, S, Sugden, N., and Peach A. 2005. Controlling the Risk of Sinkholes Over EPB Driven Tunnels. Fifth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Balkema, 439 - 444.

Boone, S.J., Poot, S., Haley, D., and Pelly, D. 2004. Characterization of Glacial Deposits for Tunnel Design. Canadian Tunnelling (Proceedings of the 18th Tunnelling Association of Canada National Conference), 10 pgs.

Ghaboussi, J., Hashash, Y.M., Alperstein, R., Mandal, J.R., Ghandi, S.R., Kumar, S., Boone, S.J., Wu, A., Fishman, K. 2004. General Report, Case Histories of Retaining Structures and Deep Excavations. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, New York. CD-II General Reports and Addendums, 1 - 6.

Boone, S.J. and Westland, J. 2004. Failure of a Braced Excavation. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, New York. CD-I.

Boone, S.J. and Westland, J. 2004. Design, Construction and Performance of a Deep Braced Excavation. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering, New York. CD-I.

Boone, S.J. 2004. Evaluating Damage to Buildings from Settlement and Construction-Induced Movements. International Conference on Structural and Foundation Failures.

Sangrey, D., Roberds, W., Riley, J., McGrath, T., and Boone, S.J. 2003. Cost and Schedule Estimates for Large Transportation Projects: A New Approach to Solving an Old Problem. Proceedings, Transportation Association of Canada, St. Johns, NL.

Milligan, V. and Boone, S.J. 2003. Recent Trends in Tunnelling in Weak Ground. Keynote Lecture, Presenter V. Milligan. Rapid Transit Conference, Land Transport Authority, Singapore, April, 2003.

Boone, S.J. and Carvalho, J. 2002. Estimation of Ground Deformation in Soft Soils: Comparison of Non-Linear Numerical and Analytical Solutions for the Amsterdam North-South Metroline. Proceedings of the 5th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium and the 17th Tunnelling Association of Canada Conference: NARMS-TAC 2002, R. Hammah, W. Bawden, J. Curran, M. Telesniki, eds., 1611 - 1620.

Boone, S.J., Bouwer, G., McGaghran, S.M., and Leinala, T. 2002. Monitoring the Performance of Earth Pressure Balance Tunneling in Toronto. North American Tunneling, 2002, 293 - 302.

Boone, S.J. 2001. Assessing Construction and Settlement-Induced Building Damage. Proceedings 54th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary, 854 - 861.

Boone, S.J. 2001. Assessing Construction and Settlement-Induced Building Damage: A return to fundamental principles. Proceedings, Underground Construction 2001, Institution for Mining and Metalurgy (559 - 570).

Boone, S.J., Poschmann, A.S., Pace, A., and Pound, C. 2001. Characterization of San Diego’s Stadium Conglomerate for Tunnel Design. Proceedings Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Society for Mining and Metalurgy, 33 - 45.

Sergeant, R.M., Tuccillo, P., Walton, E., Boone, S., Navin, S., and Kaneshiro, J. 2001. The Coronado Traffic Diversion Tunnel. Proceedings Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Society for Mining and Metalurgy, 47 - 54.

Poot, S., Boone, S.J., Westland, J., and Pennington, B. 2000. Predicted Boulder Frequency Compared to Field Observations During Construction. Proceedings of the 50th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal, 47-54.

Bidhendi, H., Boone, S.J., Grabinsky, M., and Westland, J. 2000. The influence of construction procedures on the effectiveness of preloading in strutted excavations. Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, London, 395 - 402.

Westland, J., Boone, S.J., Branco, P., MacDonald, D., and Meschino, M. 1999. Shoring for Leslie Station: Design Assessment and Construction Performance. Proceedings, 3rd National Conference of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, Geo-Engineering for Underground Facilities, ASCE, 1102 - 1115.

Boone, S.J., Bidhendi, H., Westland, J., and Grabinsky, M. 1999. Rationalizing the Practice of Strut Preloading for Braced Excavations. Proceedings, 3rd National Conference of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, Geo-Engineering for Underground Facilities, ASCE, 393-404.

Busbridge, J.R., Westland, J., Boone, S.J. and Pennington, B.N. 1998. Underground Construction for the Extension of the Toronto Subway. Proceedings, 1998 Annual Convention and Exposition, Big Digs Around the World Symposium, ASCE.

Boone, S.J., Garrod, B., and Branco, P. 1998. Building and utility damage assessments, risk, and construction settlement control. Tunnels and Metropolises, Proceedings of World Tunnel Congress 1998, Sao Paulo, Brazil, A. Negro and A. Ferreira, editors, Balkema, Rotterdam, pp. 243 248.

Boone, S.J., Westland, J., Busbridge, J.R., and Garrod, B. 1998. Prediction of Boulder Obstructions. Tunnels and Metropolises, Proceedings of World Tunnel Congress 1998, Sao Paulo, Brazil, A. Negro and A. Ferreira, editors, Balkema, Rotterdam, pp. 817 822.

Boone, S.J., McGaghran, S.M., Pennington, B.N. and Marsland, D. 1997. Performance of a Machine Bored Tunnel in Toronto. Proceedings of the 50th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, pp. 226 233.

Boone, S.J., Heenan, D., and Pennington, B.N. 1997. Monitoring Systems for Compensation Grouting. Grouting: Compaction, Remediation, and Testing, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 66, C. Vipulanandan, ed., ASCE, 1997, pp. 101 117.

Boone, S.J., Pennington, B.N., King, A., and Heenan, D. 1996. Compensation Grouting and Tunnelling Beneath Toronto’s Spadina Line. Canadian Tunnelling 1996, pp. 5 24.

Shirlaw, J.N., Boone, S.J., Ball, J.G., and Ng, R. 1996. Geotechnical Investigations for Toronto’s Eglinton West Subway Project. Canadian Tunnelling 1996, pp. 227 254.

Boone, S.J. 1994. Prediction of Shallow Foundation Behaviour, Settlement '94. Predicted and Measured Behavior of Five Spread Footings on Sand, ASCE Geotechnical Specialty Publication No. 41, pp. 168 172.