DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING



Researcher : Ashraf M

List of Research Outputs

Ashraf M. and Young B., Design Formulations for Non-welded and Welded Aluminium Columns using Continuous Strength Method, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 33(12): 3197-3207.


Researcher : Au ASK

Project Title:2006 GeoShanghai International Conference Numerical Studies of Rock Failure Due to the Pre-existing Crack Initiation and Propagation and Hydraulic Fractures Interaction
Investigator(s):Au ASK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2006


List of Research Outputs

Yeung A.T.C., Au A.S.K. and Lam T.H., Numerical simulation of pressure-controlled cavity expansion process in clay at constant volumetric expansion rate , Géotechnique. 2012, 62(4): 353-357.


Researcher : Au FTK

Project Title:Establishment of Bridge Rating System for Ting Kau Bridge
Investigator(s):Au FTK, Lee PKK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Highways Department - General Award
Start Date:08/2006


Project Title:Establishment of Bridge Rating System for Kap Shui Mun Bridge
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Highways Department - General Award
Start Date:06/2008


Project Title:Structural health monitoring of cable-stayed bridges taking into account time-dependent deformations
Investigator(s):Au FTK, Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Serviceability performance of prestressed concrete buildings taking into account long-term behaviour
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2009
Completion Date:09/2012


Project Title:Rational design of slab-column connections in post-tensioned concrete flat slab buildings with high-strength concrete columns
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Robustness design of prestressed concrete bridges
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Full-range behaviour of concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs and external prestressing
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Leung C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Flexural ductility and deformability of reinforced and prestressed concrete sections, In: Chang-Koon Choi, Christian Meyer and Nenad Bicanic, Computers and Concrete, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 8(4): 473-489.
Au F.T.K. and Si X., Long-term dynamic properties of cable-stayed bridges, Invited Speech, 斜拉桥的长期动力特性, Proceedings of the 2nd Cross-strait Summer School on Structural Monitoring and Vibration Control in Civil Engineering, 16-17 July 2011, Hong Kong. 第二届土木工程监测与控制海峡两岸高校师生研讨班报告集, 2011, 57-64.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 2012.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2011.
Au F.T.K., Member of International Editorial Board, International Journal of Railway. 2012.
Au F.T.K., Member of the Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. 2012.
Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Au F.T.K. and Si X., Time-dependent effects on dynamic properties of cable-stayed bridges, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 41(1): 139-155.
Au F.T.K., 特约指导专家组组员, 工程加固 (Gongcheng Jiagu). 工程加固, 2012.
Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Effects of strain hardening of reinforcement on flexural strength and ductility of reinforced concrete columns, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, U.K., John Wiley & Sons, 2011, 20(7): 784-800.
Jiang R. and Au F.T.K., A general finite strip for the static and dynamic analyses of folded plates, Thin-Walled Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2011, 49(10): 1288-1294.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Li Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of girder bridges from dynamic response of a moving vehicle, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 88-95.
Lou P., Yu Z.W. and Au F.T.K., Rail-bridge coupling element of unequal lengths for analysing train-track-bridge interaction systems, Applied Mathematical Modelling. New York, ScienceDirect, 2012, 36(4): 1395-1414.
Ng P.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Au F.T.K., Establishing traffic vibration limits for curing concrete stitches in bridge widening projects, Hong Kong Engineer. Hong Kong, HKIE, 2011, 39(7): 16-17.
Si X., Au F.T.K. and Tsang N.C.M., Efficient time-dependent analysis of PC structures, Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering and Computational Mechanics. London, Thomas Telford, 2012, 165(2): 89-102.
Si X. and Au F.T.K., Long-term dynamic performance of concrete bridges under moving loads, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 102-108.
Wei Y. and Au F.T.K., Fire-resistance Analysis of Unbonded Post-tensioned Concrete Simply-supported Slabs (in Chinese), 后张无粘结预应力混凝土简支板抗火分析, Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering. 防灾减灾工程学报, 南京市, 防災減災工程學報編輯部, 2012, 32(1): 18-26.
Wei Y. and Au F.T.K., Numerical simulation of unbonded post-tensioned concrete slabs under fire, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 80-87.
Zeng Y., Au F.T.K. and Leung C.Y.C., Analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, IES Journal Part A: Civil & Structural Engineering. Singapore, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, 2012, 5(1): 1-15.
Zeng Y., Leung C.Y.C. and Au F.T.K., Finite element analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, Proceedings of The 2011 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM’11+), Seoul, Korea, 18-22 September, 2011. Seoul, Korea, 1563-1572.


Researcher : Bai Z

List of Research Outputs

Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Effects of strain hardening of reinforcement on flexural strength and ductility of reinforced concrete columns, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, U.K., John Wiley & Sons, 2011, 20(7): 784-800.


Researcher : Baudet BA

Project Title:Enhancement of pile capacity by shaft grouting
Investigator(s):Baudet BA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:AN INNOVATIVE METHOD OF REINFORCING DECOMPOSED GRANITE WITH FIBRES
Investigator(s):Baudet BA, Lee PKK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Characterisation and modelling of structured clays
Investigator(s):Baudet BA, Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme - Travel Grants
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Linking soil particles properties to ground engineering design
Investigator(s):Baudet BA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Baudet B.A., On the particle size distribution of a glacial till, Chengdu University of Technology, China. 2012.
Rios Silva S., Viana da Fonseca A. and Baudet B.A., The effect of the porosity-cement ratio on the compression of cemented soil, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering ASCE. 2012.


Researcher : Bellie S

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Xu Q., Peart M.R. and Bellie S., Evolution of storm direct runoff recorded at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AOGS2011.


Researcher : Cai L

Project Title:Bacterial 16S rRNA gene primers evaluated by 454 pyrosequencing platform
Investigator(s):Cai L, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:asm2012 112th General Meeting Microbial Diversity Revealed by 16S 454 Pyrotag Depends on the Primers and Regions
Investigator(s):Cai L
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012




Researcher : Chan HL

List of Research Outputs

Chan D.W.M., Lam P.T.I., Chan H.L., Ma T. and Thomas P., A Comparative Study of the Benefits of Applying Target Cost Contracts between South Australia and Hong Kong, Project Management Journal. 2012, 43: 4-20.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Inception Report and Work Plan, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, January. 2012, 41 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Preliminary Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, March. 2012, 71 pages.


Researcher : Chan KC

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Final Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 272 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Summary Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 15 pages.


Researcher : Chandler AM

Project Title:Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference '99 Methods for Developing Dynamic Response Spectra for Seismic Design
Investigator(s):Chandler AM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/1999




Researcher : Chen H

List of Research Outputs

Chen H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok A...S...L..., Correction of strains errors induced by small rigid-body motions in electronic speckle pattern interferometry measurement, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2011.


Researcher : Chen J

Project Title:Relationship between climate change and rainfall pattern in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Using remote sensing data to study the relationship between vegetation variation and climate change over South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:05/2012


Project Title:Impacts of climate change and urbanization on hydrologic processes over Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Evaluation of urbanization contribution to global warming at the global scale by using remote sensing MODIS data
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:Integration of remote sensing data and numerical model simulations for drought prediction and impact assessment in the East River basin in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:2011 AGU (American Geophysical Union) Fall Meeting Evaluation of direct runoff volumes and simulation of peak discharges
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2011
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Teleconnections between global atmospheric oscillations and regional precipitation anomalies over South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Adding limestone fines to reduce heat generation of curing concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, PAPER1106A.
Chen J. and Wu Y., Advancing representation of hydrologic processes in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) through integration of the TOPographic MODEL (TOPMODEL) features, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2012, 420-421: 319-328.
Chen J., Associate Editor, Water Resources Research. 2011.
Chen J., Xu Q. and Peart M.R., Evaluation of storm direct runoff at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.
Chen J., Xu Q., Peart M.R. and Bellie S., Evolution of storm direct runoff recorded at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AOGS2011.
Chen J., Representation of basin heterogeneities in hydrological models, AOGS2011.
Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Superfine cement for improving packing density, rheology and strength of cement paste, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2012, 34(1): 1-10.
Chen J., Niu J. and Sun L., Water Resources of Mainland China, In: Roger Pielke Sr., Climate Vulnerability: Understanding and Addressing Threats to Essential Resources . Elsevier, 2012, pp 48.
Chen J., Water resources security in the East River, HKU-HITSGS Forum, Hong Kong. 2012.
He H., Zhou J., Peart M.R., Chen J. and Zhang Q., Sensitivity of hydrogeomorphological hazards in the Qinling Mountains, China, Quaternary International. 2012.
Kwan A.K.H., Fung W.S., Chen J. and Ng P.L., Closure of discussions on "Heat generation of curing fly ash concrete at different w/cm", ACI Materials Journal. 2012, 109(2): 245-246.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J., Fung W.S. and Ng P.L., Effects of silica fume on heat generation of curing concrete, ACI Materials Journal. 2011, 108(6): 655-663.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J. and Fung W.S., Effects of superplasticiser on rheology and cohesiveness of CSF cement paste, Advances in Cement Research. 2011, 24(1), PAPER0914.
Li T., Wang G., Chen J. and Wang H., Dynamic parallelization of hydrological model simulations, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2011, 26: 1736-1746.
Niu J. and Chen J., A Meteorological Drought Analysis over the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.
Niu J. and Chen J., Dominant Temporal Scales of Soil Moisture Extreme in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.
Peart M.R., Fok L. and Chen J., Environmental Observations on the Kam Tin River, Hong Kong , 2011.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on weather station temperature over Mainland China, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.
Wu Y. and Chen J., An Operation-based Scheme for a Multiyear and Multipurpose Reservoir to Enhance Macro-scale Hydrologic Models, Journal of Hydrometeorology. 2012, 13: 270-283.
Wu Y., Liu S. and Chen J., Urbanization eases water crisis in China, Environmental Development, Environmental Development. Elsevier, 2012, 2: 142-144.
Xu Q. and Chen J., An update to Topmodel: incorporation of soil and land use spatial variations, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Adding limestone fines to reduce heat generation of curing concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, PAPER1106A.
Chen J. and Wu Y., Advancing representation of hydrologic processes in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) through integration of the TOPographic MODEL (TOPMODEL) features, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2012, 420-421: 319-328.
Chen J., Associate Editor, Water Resources Research. 2011.
Chen J., Xu Q. and Peart M.R., Evaluation of storm direct runoff at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.
Chen J., Xu Q., Peart M.R. and Bellie S., Evolution of storm direct runoff recorded at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AOGS2011.
Chen J., Representation of basin heterogeneities in hydrological models, AOGS2011.
Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Superfine cement for improving packing density, rheology and strength of cement paste, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2012, 34(1): 1-10.
Chen J., Niu J. and Sun L., Water Resources of Mainland China, In: Roger Pielke Sr., Climate Vulnerability: Understanding and Addressing Threats to Essential Resources . Elsevier, 2012, pp 48.
Chen J., Water resources security in the East River, HKU-HITSGS Forum, Hong Kong. 2012.
He H., Zhou J., Peart M.R., Chen J. and Zhang Q., Sensitivity of hydrogeomorphological hazards in the Qinling Mountains, China, Quaternary International. 2012.
Kwan A.K.H., Fung W.S., Chen J. and Ng P.L., Closure of discussions on "Heat generation of curing fly ash concrete at different w/cm", ACI Materials Journal. 2012, 109(2): 245-246.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J., Fung W.S. and Ng P.L., Effects of silica fume on heat generation of curing concrete, ACI Materials Journal. 2011, 108(6): 655-663.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J. and Fung W.S., Effects of superplasticiser on rheology and cohesiveness of CSF cement paste, Advances in Cement Research. 2011, 24(1), PAPER0914.
Li T., Wang G., Chen J. and Wang H., Dynamic parallelization of hydrological model simulations, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2011, 26: 1736-1746.
Niu J. and Chen J., A Meteorological Drought Analysis over the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.
Niu J. and Chen J., Dominant Temporal Scales of Soil Moisture Extreme in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.
Peart M.R., Fok L. and Chen J., Environmental Observations on the Kam Tin River, Hong Kong , 2011.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on weather station temperature over Mainland China, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.
Wu Y. and Chen J., An Operation-based Scheme for a Multiyear and Multipurpose Reservoir to Enhance Macro-scale Hydrologic Models, Journal of Hydrometeorology. 2012, 13: 270-283.
Wu Y., Liu S. and Chen J., Urbanization eases water crisis in China, Environmental Development, Environmental Development. Elsevier, 2012, 2: 142-144.
Xu Q. and Chen J., An update to Topmodel: incorporation of soil and land use spatial variations, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Chen S

List of Research Outputs

Huang J., Chen S., Su K.L. and Lee Y.Y., Nonlinear Analysis of Forced Responses of an Axially Moving Beam by Incremental Harmonic Balance Method, MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES . PHILADELPHIA, USA, TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2011, 18(8): 611-616.
Huang J., Su K.L., Lee Y.Y. and Chen S., Nonlinear vibration of a curved beam under uniform base harmonic excitation with quadratic and cubic nonlinearities, Journal of Sound and Vibration. London, Academic Press, 2011, 330(21): 5151-5164.


Researcher : Chen Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y. and Ng T.S.T., The contribution and effectiveness of carbon footprint evaluation in building environmental assessment tools in Hong Kong, In: O. Ural & M. Sahin, Proceedings: 38th IAHS World Congress on Housing – Visions for the Future of Housing: Mega Cities, April 16-19, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012, 8 pages.


Researcher : Cheng B

List of Research Outputs

Cheng B. and Su K.L., Numerical studies of deep concrete coupling beams retrofitted with a laterally restrained steel plate, Advances in Structural Engineering. Brentwood, Essex, Multi-Science, 2011, 14(5): 903-915.


Researcher : Cheung YK

Project Title:16th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Vibrations of Laminated Rectangular Plates with Intermediate Line Supports
Investigator(s):Cheung YK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/1999




Researcher : Choi DKW

List of Research Outputs

Mao J., Wong K.T.M., Lee J.H.W. and Choi D.K.W., Tidal Flushing Time of Marine Fish Culture Zones in Hong Kong, China Ocean Engineering. Chinese Ocean Engineering Society, 2011, 25: 625 − 643.


Researcher : Choi YL

Project Title:Theory of R.C. failure under a small vibrating load
Investigator(s):Choi YL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/1998




Researcher : Chung KHJ

List of Research Outputs

Chung K.H.J., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Chan H., An examination of revitalising historic buildings through public private partnerships approach in Hong Kong, International Construction Business & Management Symposium (ICBMS 2011) “Winning Strategies for International Projects”. Malaysia, CIB and UTM, 2011, 330-338.


Researcher : Dai B

List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Dai B., DEM analysis of soil fabric effects on behaviour of sand: Discussion, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(8): 715-719.
Yang J. and Dai B., Is the quasi-steady state a real behaviour: a micromechanical perspective: Reply to Discussion, Géotechnique. 2012, 62(5): 466-468.


Researcher : Ekambaram P

Project Title:A pilot study on establishing knowledge based rework tracking-cum-management systems for effective management of construction projects
Investigator(s):Ekambaram P, Kumaraswamy MM, Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:07/2004


Project Title:PICK-SMART-An integrated source selection system for construction procurement
Investigator(s):Ekambaram P, Ng TST, Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007




Researcher : Ellobody EAFM

List of Research Outputs

Young B., Ellobody E.A.F.M. and Hu T.W.C., 3D Visualization of Structures using Finite-Element Analysis in Teaching, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice, ASCE. 2012, 138(2): 131-138.


Researcher : Fan YC

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Kwan A.K.H., Tam V.W.Y. and Fan Y.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, July. 2011, 155 pages.


Researcher : Fang HHP

Project Title:Ninth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (SARDINIA 2003) Ozonation with Hydrogen Peroxide for a Leachate Pre-treated with UASB and Fenton Coagulation
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Photo-biohydrogen production from acidified wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2005


Project Title:Immobilization of acidogenic biomass for hydrogen production from wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:The 16th Annual AEHS Meeting & West Coast Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water Chemical Characteristics of an Anthrogenic Marine Sediment and Its Biogas Production Potential
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2006


Project Title:Environmental Bio-Nano Interface (EBNI) Characterization System
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Li XY, Zhang T, Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:UGC One-off Special Equipment Grant Scheme
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Biohydrogen production from cellulose-containing wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Autotrophic denitrification in bioremediation of marine sediment and its effects on metal speciation and toxicity
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:TechConnect WORLD Bioenergy Production from Waste and Wastewater in China
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Li R.Y., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Application of molecular techniques on heterotrophic hydrogen production research, Bioresour Technol. 2011, 102(18): 8445-8456.
Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.
Yang Y., Zhang T., Zhang X., Liang D.W., Zhang M., Gao D.W., Zhu H.G., Huang Q.G. and Fang H.H.P., Quantification and characterization of beta-lactam resistance genes in 15 sewage treatment plants from East Asia and North America, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011.


Researcher : Feng R

Project Title:Design of cold-formed stainless steel elliptical hollow section (EHS) tubular joints
Investigator(s):Feng R, Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:01/2012


Project Title:The 6th International Conference on Thin Walled Structures Numerical investigation of cold-formed stainless steel tubular X-joints at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Feng R
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


List of Research Outputs

Feng R. and Young B., Design of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 188-202.
Feng R. and Young B., Finite Element Analysis of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular T-Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 391-397.
Feng R. and Young B., Numerical Investigation of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin Walled Structures. 2011, 489-496.


Researcher : Feng W

List of Research Outputs

Ma P., Feng W. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in a magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial under uniform magnetoelectromechanical loads, European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids. Paris, Elsevier, 2012, 32: 41-51.
Ma P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Fracture assessment of an interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials under heat flow and magnetoelectromechanical loadings, Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica. New York, USA, Elsevier Science, 2011, 24(5): 429-438.


Researcher : Fung WS

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., Fung W.S., Chen J. and Ng P.L., Closure of discussions on "Heat generation of curing fly ash concrete at different w/cm", ACI Materials Journal. 2012, 109(2): 245-246.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J., Fung W.S. and Ng P.L., Effects of silica fume on heat generation of curing concrete, ACI Materials Journal. 2011, 108(6): 655-663.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J. and Fung W.S., Effects of superplasticiser on rheology and cohesiveness of CSF cement paste, Advances in Cement Research. 2011, 24(1), PAPER0914.
Kwan A.K.H. and Fung W.S., Roles of water film thickness and SP dosage in rheology and cohesiveness of mortar, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2012, 34(2): 121-130.
Kwan A.K.H., Li L. and Fung W.S., Wet packing of blended fine and coarse aggregate, Materials and Structures. 2012, 45(6): 817-828.


Researcher : Gu X

List of Research Outputs

Gu X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of shear stiffness of decomposed granite, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Athens, Greece. 2011.


Researcher : Gu Y

List of Research Outputs

Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Desorption of cadmium from a natural Shanghai clay using citric acid industrial wastewater, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 191(1-3): 144-149.
Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Use of critic acid industrial wastewater to enhance electrochemical remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay, In: R.D. Hryciw, A. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, and N. Yesiller, GeoCongress 2012, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2012, 3995-4004.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., A review on techniques to enhance electrochemical remediation of contaminated soils, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 195: 11-29.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., Use of chelating agents in electrochemical remediation of contaminated soil, In: Daniel C.W. Tsang, Irene M.C. Lo, and Rao Y. Surampalli, Chelating Agents for Land Decontamination Technologies. Reston, Virginia, ASCE Press, 2012, 212-280.


Researcher : Gu Y

List of Research Outputs

Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Desorption of cadmium from a natural Shanghai clay using citric acid industrial wastewater, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 191(1-3): 144-149.
Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Use of critic acid industrial wastewater to enhance electrochemical remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay, In: R.D. Hryciw, A. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, and N. Yesiller, GeoCongress 2012, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2012, 3995-4004.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., A review on techniques to enhance electrochemical remediation of contaminated soils, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 195: 11-29.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., Use of chelating agents in electrochemical remediation of contaminated soil, In: Daniel C.W. Tsang, Irene M.C. Lo, and Rao Y. Surampalli, Chelating Agents for Land Decontamination Technologies. Reston, Virginia, ASCE Press, 2012, 212-280.


Researcher : Guo F

Project Title:Investigation on diversity of bacterial community and function of the single floc in activated sludge
Investigator(s):Guo F, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2011
Completion Date:09/2012


Project Title:American Society of Microbiology 2012 General Meeting Evaluation of Commercial DNA Extraction Kits on Activated Sludge Samples for High Throughput Sequencing
Investigator(s):Guo F
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Guo F. and Zhang T., Profiling bulking and foaming bacteria in activated sludge by high throughput sequencing, Water Res. 2012, 46(8): 2772-82.


Researcher : Guo X

List of Research Outputs

Guo X., Su K.L. and Young B., Numerical investigation of the bilinear softening law in the cohesive crack model for normal-strength and high-strength concrete, Advances in Structural Engineering. Daejeon, South Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 15(3): 373-387.


Researcher : He Y

List of Research Outputs

He Y. and Shih K., Nano-Indentation on Nickel Aluminate Spinel and the Influence of Acid and Alkaline Attacks on the Spinel Surface, Ceramics International . 2012, 38: 3121-3128.


Researcher : Ho JCM

Project Title:Improving elastic stiffness, strength and ductility of high-strength concrete-filled-steel-tube columns by external confinement
Investigator(s):Ho JCM, Pam HJ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Flexural strength and ductility design of high-strength concrete columns incorporating strain gradient effects
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:Internal mechanism of strain gradient effects on maximum flexural concrete stress, strength and ductility of high-strength concrete columns
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:AEES 2011 Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference Improved behaviour of concrete-filled-steel-tube columns with external confinement
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2011
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:Uni-axial behaviour of concrete-filled double-skin tubular columns with external confinement
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ho J.C.M., Best presenter of The 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology, Design and Construction Practice Session, The 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology. Malaysia, 2012, Paper No. DECP-1.
Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Concurrent flexural strength and deformability design high-performance concrete beams, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. 2011, 40(4): 541-562.
Ho J.C.M., Ductility design for high-strength concrete columns, The 11th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology. Malaysia, 2012, Paper DECP-1.
Ho J.C.M., Improved behaviour of concrete-filled-stee-tube columns with external confinement, Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference. Australia, 2011, Paper 27.
Ho J.C.M., Inelastic design of high-axially loaded concrete columns in moderate seismicity regions, In: Prof C.K. Choi, Structural Engineering and Mecahnics. 2011, 39(4): 559-578.
Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Limited deformability design of high-strength concrete beams in low to moderate seismicity regions, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. 2011, 17(3): 409-423.
Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Minimum deformability design of high-strength concrete beams in non-seismic regions, Computers and Concrete. 2011, accepted.
Ho J.C.M., Strain gradient effects on parameters of equivalent rectangular concrete stress block, Invited Speech, Housing Department, The Government of The Hong Kong SAR. 2011.
Luo L. and Ho J.C.M., Uni-axial behaviour of concrete-filled-steel-tubular columns with external confinement, Proceedings of the Third International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment (IPCIE 2011). 2011, 149-154.
Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Concrete stress profile developed in flexural RC members, Third International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment (IPCIE 2011). 2011, 200-207.
Peng J., Ho J.C.M., Pam H.J. and Wong Y.L., Equivalent stress block for normal-strength concrete incorporating strain gradient effect, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, 64: 1-19.
Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Flexural strength and ductility improvement of NSC beams, International Conference on Earthquake and Structural Engineering. Italy, 2011, 1457-1463.
Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Strain gradient effects on concrete stress-strian curve, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2011, accepted.
Su K.L., Lee Y.Y., Lee C. and Ho J.C.M., Typical Collapse Modes of Confined Masonry Buildings under Strong Earthquake Loads, In: Prof. Peter ED Love, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. BENTHAM OPEN, 2011, 5: 50-60.


Researcher : Huang J

List of Research Outputs

Huang J., Chen S., Su K.L. and Lee Y.Y., Nonlinear Analysis of Forced Responses of an Axially Moving Beam by Incremental Harmonic Balance Method, MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES . PHILADELPHIA, USA, TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2011, 18(8): 611-616.
Huang J., Su K.L., Lee Y.Y. and Chen S., Nonlinear vibration of a curved beam under uniform base harmonic excitation with quadratic and cubic nonlinearities, Journal of Sound and Vibration. London, Academic Press, 2011, 330(21): 5151-5164.


Researcher : Huang Y

List of Research Outputs

Huang Y. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Concentrically Loaded Compression Members, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures (Keynote Paper). 2011, 39-50.
Huang Y. and Young B., Material Properties of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Sections, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 54: 72-81.
Huang Y. and Young B., Pin-ended Column Tests of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 603-610.


Researcher : Islam S.M.Z

List of Research Outputs

Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., FRP Strengthened Aluminium Tubular Sections Subjected to Web Crippling, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(11): 1392-1403.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., FRP Strengthening of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Hollow Section subjected to End Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures. 2012, 254-262.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with CFRP Plate subjected to Web Crippling, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Progress in Structures. 2012, 166-169: 1644-1656.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., Slenderness Effects on CFRP Strengthening of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members subjected to Concentrated End Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 85-91.


Researcher : Jayawardena AW

Project Title:Civil and Environmental Engineering Conference - New Frontiers and Challenges Comparison of Two Dem Generation Methods on the Geomorphological Hydrological Information
Investigator(s):Jayawardena AW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/1999


Project Title:A hybrid approach for modelling and predicting non-linear hydrological/environmental systems
Investigator(s):Jayawardena AW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002




Researcher : Jiang R

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Jiang R. and Au F.T.K., A general finite strip for the static and dynamic analyses of folded plates, Thin-Walled Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2011, 49(10): 1288-1294.


Researcher : Jiang X

List of Research Outputs

Wang Y., Shih K. and Jiang X., Phase Transformation during the Sintering of Gamma-Alumina and the Simulated Ni-Laden Waste Sludge, Ceramics International. 2012, 38: 1879-1886.


Researcher : Jiang Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Sumalee A., A Cell-Based Model for Multi-Class Doubly Stochastic Dynamic Traffic Assignment, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure. 2011, 26: 595-611.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., A Simultaneous Bus Route Design and Frequency Setting Problem: A Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm Approach, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December, Hong Kong. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design problem: Artificial Bee Colony Approach, Paper presented at INFORMS International Beijing 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Transit Network Design, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st Annual Meeting. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Wong K.I. and Solayappanc M., Reliability-based stochastic transit assignment with capacity constraints: Formulation and solution method, Transportation Research Part C. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Sumalee A. and Wong S.C., Sustainable Road Network Design Problem with Land Use Transportation Interaction over Time, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., Sustainable Road Network Design Problem with Land Use Transportation Interaction over Time, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st Annual Meeting. 2012.


Researcher : Koenig A

Project Title:Eighth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium SARDINIA 2001 Vane Shear Strength of Hong Kong Dewatered Sludge and its Implication for Landfilling
Investigator(s):Koenig A
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2001




Researcher : Kumaraswamy MM

Project Title:'Relationally integrated value networks' for boosting construction industry developments
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM, Rowlinson SM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Evaluating 'Construction Industry Development' programmes in Hong Kong, Singapore and UK
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2009
Completion Date:10/2012


Project Title:‘Management of Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Redevelopment or Revitalisation’ - ‘MIRROR’
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM, Rowlinson SM, Mahesh G
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2009-10
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:RELATIONALLY INTEGRATED VALUE NETWORKS FOR TOTAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM, Mahesh G
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors 15th Annual Congress VALUE-COST TRADEOFFS IN DEVELOPING SOCIALLY SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2011
Completion Date:07/2011


Project Title:Capacity building of SMEs for Sustainable Housing Development
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM, Ng TST, Mahesh G, Poon SW, Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chung K.H.J., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Chan H., An examination of revitalising historic buildings through public private partnerships approach in Hong Kong, International Construction Business & Management Symposium (ICBMS 2011) “Winning Strategies for International Projects”. Malaysia, CIB and UTM, 2011, 330-338.
Ke Y., Ling F.Y.Y., Kumaraswamy M.M., Wang S.Q., Zou P.X.W. and Ning Y., Are Relational Contracting Principles Applicable to Public Construction Projects? , COBRA 2011 - RICS Construction and Property Conference. UK, RICS-COBRA, 2011, 1364-1374.
Ke Y., Ling F.Y.Y., Zou P.X.W., Wang S.Q. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Positive and Negative Factors Influencing the Implementation of Relational Contracting in Public Construction Projects in Australia, Proceedings of Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Montreal, Canada. Canada, CIB, 2012, 754-765.
Kumaraswamy M.M., Fan L. and Poon S.W., Associate Editor , In: Professor Mohan Kumaraswamy, Dr. Linda Fan, Built Environment Project and Asset Management. UK, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2011.
Kumaraswamy M.M., Relational Contracting - Principles Behind the Practice of Partnering, Seminar on ‘Evolution of Partnering Contracts - NEC Trial in Government Projects’, HKIE ADR Committee, Building and Civil Divisions, and HKU Centre for Infrastructure & Construction Industry Development (HKU CICID). 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Executive Summary, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR. 2011, 27 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Final Report, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR, December. 2011, 259 pages.
Rahman M.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Multi-Country Perspectives of Relational Contracting and Integrated Project Teams, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. USA, ASCE, 2012, 138 Issue 4: 469-480.
Tao L. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Unveiling relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs, Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process Management. UK, Emerald,, 2011, 12, No. 1: 86 – 98.
Wan K.M., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Liu D.T.S., Dynamic modelling of building services projects: a simulation model for real-life projects in the Hong Kong construction industry, Mathematical and Computer Modelling. Elsevier, 2011, 19 No. 3: 235-252.
Wan K.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Improving Building Services Coordination at the Pre-installation Stage , Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. UK, Emerald, 2012, 19, No. 3: 235 - 252.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ng T.S.T., Utilizing societal engagement as a vehicle for enhancing the image and sustainability of the construction industry, Sustainable Development. John Wiley & Sons, 2012, 20(3): 222-229.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Xie H., Value-Cost Tradeoffs in Developing Socially Sustainable Infrastructure, In: R. Rameezdeen, S. Senaratne, Y. G. Sandanayake, 15th Annual Congress of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors, on ‘Cost Management in a World Emerging from Diversity’. Colombo, BEMRU, University of Moratuwa, 2011, 378 - 384.
Wu J., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Soo K.L., Regulative measures addressing payment problems in the construction industry: a calculative understanding of their potential outcomes based on gametric models, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Reston, USA, Americam Society of Civil Engineers, 2011, 137, No. 8: 566-573.
Yang Y., Kumaraswamy M.M., Pam H.J. and Mahesh G., Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology to Assess Validity and Credibility of Models for Bridge Maintenance Management System Development, Journal of Management in Engineering. 2011, 27 (3): 149-158.
Yang Y. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Towards life-cycle focused infrastructure maintenance for concrete bridges, Facilities. UK, Emerald, 2011, 29, No. 13/14: 577-590.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Assessing the feasibility of PPPPs for post-disaster reconstruction, 2011 Nationwide Civil Engineering PhD Academic Forum on “Civil engineering sustainable development and disaster prevention". China, China Civil Engineering Society, Education Work Committee, 2011.
Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


Researcher : Kwan AKH

Project Title:Performance and robustness of self-consolidating concrete
Investigator(s):Kwan AKH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Use of fillers for production of high-performance concrete and green concrete
Investigator(s):Kwan AKH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Leung C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Flexural ductility and deformability of reinforced and prestressed concrete sections, In: Chang-Koon Choi, Christian Meyer and Nenad Bicanic, Computers and Concrete, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 8(4): 473-489.
Chen H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok A...S...L..., Correction of strains errors induced by small rigid-body motions in electronic speckle pattern interferometry measurement, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2011.
Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Adding limestone fines to reduce heat generation of curing concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, PAPER1106A.
Chen J. and Kwan A.K.H., Superfine cement for improving packing density, rheology and strength of cement paste, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2012, 34(1): 1-10.
Kwan A.K.H., Fung W.S., Chen J. and Ng P.L., Closure of discussions on "Heat generation of curing fly ash concrete at different w/cm", ACI Materials Journal. 2012, 109(2): 245-246.
Kwan A.K.H. and Li L., Combined effects of water film thickness and paste film thickness on rheology of mortar, Materials and Structures. 2012, PAPER1017.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J., Fung W.S. and Ng P.L., Effects of silica fume on heat generation of curing concrete, ACI Materials Journal. 2011, 108(6): 655-663.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J. and Fung W.S., Effects of superplasticiser on rheology and cohesiveness of CSF cement paste, Advances in Cement Research. 2011, 24(1), PAPER0914.
Kwan A.K.H., Eurocode 2 In Hong Kong - Are We Ready, Institution of Civil Engineers Symposium. 2012.
Kwan A.K.H. and Fung W.S., Roles of water film thickness and SP dosage in rheology and cohesiveness of mortar, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2012, 34(2): 121-130.
Kwan A.K.H., Li L. and Fung W.S., Wet packing of blended fine and coarse aggregate, Materials and Structures. 2012, 45(6): 817-828.
Ng P.L., Lam Y.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Closure to discussions on "Tension stiffening in concrete beams. Part 1: FE analysis, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2011, 164, No. SB6.
Ng P.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Au F.T.K., Establishing traffic vibration limits for curing concrete stitches in bridge widening projects, Hong Kong Engineer. Hong Kong, HKIE, 2011, 39(7): 16-17.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Kwan A.K.H., Tam V.W.Y. and Fan Y.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, July. 2011, 155 pages.


Researcher : Kwok CY

Project Title:2nd International FLAC/DEM Symposium The role of particle breakage in soil creep
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:The role of particle shape in soil creep
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:Micromechanical investigation of undrained cyclic loading in sand
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Kwok C.Y., 環保開發香港岩洞 新建第三條跑道 工程·環保·解密, 工程新知交流. 2012.


Researcher : Kwong AKL

Project Title:Design of Stability Improvement Works for Slope 7NE-C/C45 Central Avenue, CUHK
Investigator(s):Kwong AKL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Campus Development Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Start Date:04/2005




Researcher : Lai CHA

List of Research Outputs

Lai C.H.A., Yu D. and Lee J.H.W., Mixing of rosette buoyant jet groups, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE . 2011, 137, 787: 17 pp.


Researcher : Lam KC

List of Research Outputs

Tsang Y.T., Ng T.S.T. and Lam K.C., Selection of financial performance indicators for construction companies in Hong Kong by factor analysis, In: G.T. Papanikos & N. Patricios, Proceedings: 2nd Annual International Conference on Construction, June 18-21, Athens, Greece. 2012, 11 pages.


Researcher : Lam KM

Project Title:Flow regimes of vortex pattern around a circular cylinder oscillating in water
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Hydraulics of Horizontal Sediment-Laden Jet
Investigator(s):Lam KM, Lee JHW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2008
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Wind flow mechanisms for interference effects on dynamic wind loading of adjacent tall buildings
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:13th International Conference on Wind Engineering Analysis of wind pressure relationship on two faces of a large cantilevered roof using proper orthogonal decomposition
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2011
Completion Date:07/2011


Project Title:Mixing of a jet in turbulent cross flow
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012




Researcher : Lam TH

List of Research Outputs

Yeung A.T.C., Au A.S.K. and Lam T.H., Numerical simulation of pressure-controlled cavity expansion process in clay at constant volumetric expansion rate , Géotechnique. 2012, 62(4): 353-357.


Researcher : Lam YK

List of Research Outputs

Ng P.L., Lam Y.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Closure to discussions on "Tension stiffening in concrete beams. Part 1: FE analysis, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2011, 164, No. SB6.


Researcher : Law KH

List of Research Outputs

Law K.H. and Gardner L., Lateral instability of elliptical hollow section beams, Engineering Structures. 2012, 37: 152-166.


Researcher : Lee C

Project Title:A STUDY ON FLOOR MICRO-VIBRATION ASSESSMENT IN HIGH TECHNOLOGY FACTORIES
Investigator(s):Lee C, Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


List of Research Outputs

Huang M.C., Wang Y.P. and Lee C., Damage localization of frame structures using seismic acceleration response data, In: Liu Pei, Advanced Material Research. Switzerland, Trans Tech Publications, 2012, 452-453: 1094-1098.
Lee C., Wang Y.P. and Su K.L., A study on AGV-induced floor micro-vibration in TFT-LCD high technology fabs, Structural Control and Health Monitoring. Malden 02148, MA USA, Wiley-Blackwell, 2012, 19(3): 451-471.
Lee C. and Su K.L., Fragility analysis of low-rise masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based spectral acceleration method, In: Anil K. Chopra, Peter Fajfar, Masayoshi Nakashima, Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. USA, John Wiley & Sons, 2011, 41(4): 697-713.
Su K.L., Lee C. and Wang Y.P., Seismic spectral acceleration assessment of masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based method, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Daejeon, South Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 41(4): 479-494.
Su K.L., Lee Y.Y., Lee C. and Ho J.C.M., Typical Collapse Modes of Confined Masonry Buildings under Strong Earthquake Loads, In: Prof. Peter ED Love, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. BENTHAM OPEN, 2011, 5: 50-60.


Researcher : Lee CF

Project Title:Research and information centre for landslip prevention and land development
Investigator(s):Lee CF, Law KT
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:10/1998


Project Title:Independent review of use of non-destructive testing in quality control in soil nailing works
Investigator(s):Lee CF, Yeung ATC, Tham LG
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Civil Engineering and Development Department - General Award
Start Date:06/2006




Researcher : Lee JH

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.


Researcher : Lee JHW

Project Title:Hydroinformatics 2000 - Fourth International Conference on Hydroinformatics Two-layer Dynamic Eutrophication Model of Tolo Harbour
Investigator(s):Lee JHW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2000


Project Title:Project Amoy - Investigating the transmission routes of the large SARS outbreak in Amoy Gardens
Investigator(s):Lee JHW, Leung YC, Lam HN, Chan ATY, Chan LS, Ho PL, Hui SCM, Leung MKH, Li Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Laboratory of Environmental Hydraulics
Investigator(s):Lee JHW, Lam KM, Jayawardena AW, Li XY, Yu D, Kuang C, Yeh PJ, Choi DKW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:CAS - Croucher Funding Scheme for Joint Laboratories
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Hydraulics of bottom rack intakes for supercritical storm flow diversion
Investigator(s):Lee JHW, Yu D, Choi DKW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007


List of Research Outputs

Harrison P.J., Furuya K., Glibert P.M., Xu J., Liu H.B., Yin K., Lee J.H.W., Anderson D.M., Gowen R., Al-Azri A.R. and Ho A.Y.T., Geographical distribution of red and green Noctiluca scintillans , Chinese Journal of Oceanology and Limnology. 2011, 29(4): 807-831.
Lai C.H.A., Yu D. and Lee J.H.W., Mixing of rosette buoyant jet groups, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE . 2011, 137, 787: 17 pp.
Mao J., Wong K.T.M., Lee J.H.W. and Choi D.K.W., Tidal Flushing Time of Marine Fish Culture Zones in Hong Kong, China Ocean Engineering. Chinese Ocean Engineering Society, 2011, 25: 625 − 643.
Wai T.C., Leung K.M.Y., Wu S.S., Shin P.K.S., Cheung S.G., Li X.Y. and Lee J.H.W., Stable isotopes as a useful tool for revealing the environmental fate and trophic effect of open-sea-cage fish farm wastes on marine benthic organisms with different feeding guilds, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2011, 63: 77-85.


Researcher : Leung CYC

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Leung C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Flexural ductility and deformability of reinforced and prestressed concrete sections, In: Chang-Koon Choi, Christian Meyer and Nenad Bicanic, Computers and Concrete, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 8(4): 473-489.
Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Zeng Y., Au F.T.K. and Leung C.Y.C., Analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, IES Journal Part A: Civil & Structural Engineering. Singapore, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, 2012, 5(1): 1-15.
Zeng Y., Leung C.Y.C. and Au F.T.K., Finite element analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, Proceedings of The 2011 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM’11+), Seoul, Korea, 18-22 September, 2011. Seoul, Korea, 1563-1572.


Researcher : Leung TYF

List of Research Outputs

Leung T.Y.F., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Hau C.H., Pull-out Resistance of Selected Native Plants in Hong Kong, The 1st International Conference on Geotechnique, Construction Materials and Environment. Japan, 2011, 2: 589-592.
Leung T.Y.F., Hau C.H., Tham L.G. and Yan R.W.M., Resistance of soil-root system of selected native plants In Hong Kong, The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.


Researcher : Li A

List of Research Outputs

Li A., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Effect of the food-to-microorganism (F/M) ratio on the formation and size of aerobic sludge granules, Process Biochemistry. 2011, 46: 2269-2276.


Researcher : Li B

Project Title:ASM 2012 112th General Meeting Tetracycline Resistant Bacterial Community in Activated Sludge Treating Saline Sewage Revealed by Illumina High-throughput Sequencing
Investigator(s):Li B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.


Researcher : Li H

List of Research Outputs

Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Conflict or consensus: an investigation of stakeholder concerns during the participation process of major infrastructure and construction projects in Hong Kong, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2012, 36(2): 333-342.
Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Public participation in infrastructure and construction projects in China: from an EIA-based to a whole-cycle process, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2012, 36(1): 47-56.
Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Rethinking public participation in infrastructure projects, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(2): 101-113.


Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.


Researcher : Li L

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and Li L., Combined effects of water film thickness and paste film thickness on rheology of mortar, Materials and Structures. 2012, PAPER1017.
Kwan A.K.H., Li L. and Fung W.S., Wet packing of blended fine and coarse aggregate, Materials and Structures. 2012, 45(6): 817-828.


Researcher : Li T

List of Research Outputs

Li T., Wang G., Chen J. and Wang H., Dynamic parallelization of hydrological model simulations, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2011, 26: 1736-1746.


Researcher : Li X

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., Li X. and Wong S.C., Road network equilibrium approaches to environmental sustainability, Transport Reviews. 2012, 32: 491-518.


Researcher : Li XY

Project Title:Trihalomethane formation potentials of Macao water supply contaminated by seawater and organic matter
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:The Macao Water Supply Co. Ltd., Macau - General Award
Start Date:11/2000


Project Title:Nutrient transformations during the decay of settled algae in the ephemeral sediment after algal blooms
Investigator(s):Li XY, Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2003


Project Title:Contribution of wastewater discharge to the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water: characterization and treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Study on Characteristics of the Sewage and Soil
Investigator(s):Li XY, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Operations and Maintenance Branch - Land Drainage Division
Start Date:02/2007


Project Title:Consultancy Services for Study on Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Solid Deposition and Marine Growth within Salt Water Mains in Hong Kong and Recommendation of Minimization Methods
Investigator(s):Li XY, Shih K, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Water Supplies Department - General Award
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:Continuous shape change and mass transport of biological flocs in water - Investigation using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and particle image velocimetry (PIV)
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Visible light-driven photocatalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen generation and wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:10/2010
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:A novel membrane bioreactor (MBR) process with iron dosing for phosphorus recovery during biological wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Travel Grants for NSFC/RGC JRS
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:The 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS/ZnS catalysts under visible light Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:Role of quorum sensing chemical molecules in microbial aggregation
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Academic Collaboration Award
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Investigation of continuous shape change and mass transport of biological flocs in water using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and particle image velocimetry (PIV)
Investigator(s):Li XY, Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Li A., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Effect of the food-to-microorganism (F/M) ratio on the formation and size of aerobic sludge granules, Process Biochemistry. 2011, 46: 2269-2276.
Li X.Y., Particle dynamics in water and wastewater treatment: modeling and experimental studies (keynote), International Conference on Environment Simulation and Pollution, Beijing, China. Beijing, China, 2011.
Li X.Y., Particle dynamics in water and wastewater treatment: modeling and experimental studies, International Conference on Environment Simulation and Pollution, Beijing, China. 2011.
Liu Y., Han P., Li X.Y., Shih K. and Gu J., Enantioselective degradation and unidirectional chiral inversion of 2-phenylbutyric acid, an intermediate from linear alkylbenzene, by Xanthobacter flavus PA1, Journal of Hazardous Materials. New York, NY, ScienceDirect,, 2011, 192: 1633-1640.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2011/001490; filed on 09 January 2012). 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, U.S. Patent pending (Application No. 13/217,837; filed on 09 August 2011). 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Wang X. and Zhang T., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival (5-13 November 2011). Science Park, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes, Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (1-3 July 2011). Times Square, Hong Kong. 2011.
Sun F. and Li X.Y., Evaluation of the importance of various operating and sludge property parameters to the fouling of membrane bioreactors, Water Science and Technology. 2011, 64: 1340-1346.
Wai T.C., Leung K.M.Y., Wu S.S., Shin P.K.S., Cheung S.G., Li X.Y. and Lee J.H.W., Stable isotopes as a useful tool for revealing the environmental fate and trophic effect of open-sea-cage fish farm wastes on marine benthic organisms with different feeding guilds, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2011, 63: 77-85.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Toward Sustainable Water Supply and Recycling Systems, Tokyo, Japan. 2011.
Wang X., Cheng S., Zhang X., Li X.Y. and Logan B.E., Impact of salinity on cathode catalyst performance in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), International J. Hydrogen Energy. 2011, 36: 13900-13906.
Wang X., Sun F. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the role of biopolymer clusters in MBR membrane fouling using flash freezing and environmental scanning electron microscopy, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1154-1159.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of membrane fouling caused by particle deposition during water filtration, The 10th International Symposium on Electrokinetic Phenomena (ELKIN2012), Tsukuba, Japan. Tsukuba, Japan, 2012.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS/ZnS catalysts under visible light, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan., 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Spontaneous Formation of Nano-fibrillar Boehmite and the Enhancement Effect of Polyethylene Glycol, Journal of the American Ceramic Society . 2011, 94: 4435-4443.
Zhong R., Zhang X., Xiao F. and Li X.Y., Effects of humic acid on recoverability and fractal structure of alum-kaolin flocs, J Environmental Sciences-China. 2011, 23: 731-737.


Researcher : Li YC

List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Tsui K.L., Effects of drink driving on crash risk based on random breath test data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.


Researcher : Li Z

List of Research Outputs

Li Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of girder bridges from dynamic response of a moving vehicle, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 88-95.


Researcher : Liao C

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., How Hazardous Metals are Stabilized through the Thermal Reaction with Clay Materials? , The 13th International Waste Management,Cagliari, Italy. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing Sludge for Ceramic Products: Examples of Nickel and Copper, Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science: Implications for Research, Education and Practice, Tampa, Florida. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Transform Nickel and Copper in Waste Solids into Spinel Structures, The 6th International Symposium on Chemical-Environmental-Biomedical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 2011.


Researcher : Liao C

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., How Hazardous Metals are Stabilized through the Thermal Reaction with Clay Materials? , The 13th International Waste Management,Cagliari, Italy. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing Sludge for Ceramic Products: Examples of Nickel and Copper, Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science: Implications for Research, Education and Practice, Tampa, Florida. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Transform Nickel and Copper in Waste Solids into Spinel Structures, The 6th International Symposium on Chemical-Environmental-Biomedical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 2011.


Researcher : Liu C

Project Title:Gordon Research Conference on Catchment Science: Interactions of Hydrology, Biology & Geochemistry Anaerobic Reductive Transformation of Pentachlorophenol in Soils: Evaluation of Soil Biotic and Abiotic Processes
Investigator(s):Liu C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2011
Completion Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Liu C., Shih K., Gao Y., Li F. and Wei L., Dechlorinating Transformation of Propachlor through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite on the Surface of Alumina, Journal of Soils and Sediments . 2012, 12: 724-733.
Liu C., Higgins C.P., Wang F. and Shih K., Effect of Temperature on Oxidative Transformation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) by Persulfate Activation in Water Separation and Purification Technology, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 91: 46-51.
Liu C., Shih K., Wei L., Wang F. and Li F., Kinetics and Mechanism of Propachlor Reductive Transformation through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1438-1443.
Liu C., Shih K. and Wang F., Oxidative Decomposition of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Water by Permanganate, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 87: 95-100.
Liu C., Shih K., Sun C.X. and Wang F., Oxidative Degradation of Propachlor by Ferrous and Copper Ion Activated Persulfate, Science of the Total Environment. 2012, 416: 507-512.
Shih K., Wang F. and Liu C., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Alumina, The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.


Researcher : Lo SH

Project Title:Limit state analysis of non-homogeneous structures using integral equation technique
Investigator(s):Lo SH, Dong C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Sixth World Congress on Computational Mechanics in conjunction with the Second Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics High-performance 3D Solid 13-node Pyramid Elements
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2004


Project Title:Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Core Wall and Shear Wall Building Structures using Nonlinear Pushover Analysis
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Drift-based seismic fragility analysis of high-rise RC buildings with transfer structures
Investigator(s):Lo SH, Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Earthquake Protection for Building Structures using Granulated Scrap Tire-Soil Mixtures
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Wu Z., Lo S.H., Sze K.Y. and Chen W.J., A higher order finite element including finite element including transverse normal strain for linear elastic composite plates with general lamination configurations, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 2012, 48: 1346-1357.


Researcher : Long J

List of Research Outputs

Long J., Szeto W.Y., Huang H.J. and Gao Z.Y., An intersection-movement-based dynamic traffic assignment problem, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.


Researcher : Lou P

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lou P., Yu Z.W. and Au F.T.K., Rail-bridge coupling element of unequal lengths for analysing train-track-bridge interaction systems, Applied Mathematical Modelling. New York, ScienceDirect, 2012, 36(4): 1395-1414.


Researcher : Lu X

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Nd2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids . 2012, 73: 1191-1195.
Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound Materials Chemistry and Physics, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2011, 130: 1336-1340.
Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.
Lu X. and Shih K., Metal Stabilization Mechanism of Incorporating Lead-Bearing Sludge in Kaolinite-Based Ceramics, Chemosphere . 2012, 86: 817-821.
Lu X. and Shih K., Phase Transformation and its Role in Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, Water Research . 2011, 45: 5123-5129.
Shih K. and Lu X., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products, In: Sikalidis, C. , Advances in Ceramics – Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment. Rijeka, Croatia, InTech, 2011, 511-532.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Metal through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, California. 2012.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Nickel and Copper Wastes through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.


Researcher : Lu X

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Nd2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids . 2012, 73: 1191-1195.
Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound Materials Chemistry and Physics, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2011, 130: 1336-1340.
Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.
Lu X. and Shih K., Metal Stabilization Mechanism of Incorporating Lead-Bearing Sludge in Kaolinite-Based Ceramics, Chemosphere . 2012, 86: 817-821.
Lu X. and Shih K., Phase Transformation and its Role in Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, Water Research . 2011, 45: 5123-5129.
Shih K. and Lu X., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products, In: Sikalidis, C. , Advances in Ceramics – Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment. Rijeka, Croatia, InTech, 2011, 511-532.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Metal through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, California. 2012.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Nickel and Copper Wastes through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.


Researcher : Lu X

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Nd2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids . 2012, 73: 1191-1195.
Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound Materials Chemistry and Physics, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2011, 130: 1336-1340.
Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.
Lu X. and Shih K., Metal Stabilization Mechanism of Incorporating Lead-Bearing Sludge in Kaolinite-Based Ceramics, Chemosphere . 2012, 86: 817-821.
Lu X. and Shih K., Phase Transformation and its Role in Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, Water Research . 2011, 45: 5123-5129.
Shih K. and Lu X., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products, In: Sikalidis, C. , Advances in Ceramics – Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment. Rijeka, Croatia, InTech, 2011, 511-532.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Metal through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, California. 2012.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Nickel and Copper Wastes through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.


Researcher : Luo L

List of Research Outputs

Luo L. and Ho J.C.M., Uni-axial behaviour of concrete-filled-steel-tubular columns with external confinement, Proceedings of the Third International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment (IPCIE 2011). 2011, 149-154.


Researcher : Mahesh G

List of Research Outputs

Chung K.H.J., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Chan H., An examination of revitalising historic buildings through public private partnerships approach in Hong Kong, International Construction Business & Management Symposium (ICBMS 2011) “Winning Strategies for International Projects”. Malaysia, CIB and UTM, 2011, 330-338.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ng T.S.T., Utilizing societal engagement as a vehicle for enhancing the image and sustainability of the construction industry, Sustainable Development. John Wiley & Sons, 2012, 20(3): 222-229.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Xie H., Value-Cost Tradeoffs in Developing Socially Sustainable Infrastructure, In: R. Rameezdeen, S. Senaratne, Y. G. Sandanayake, 15th Annual Congress of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors, on ‘Cost Management in a World Emerging from Diversity’. Colombo, BEMRU, University of Moratuwa, 2011, 378 - 384.
Yang Y., Kumaraswamy M.M., Pam H.J. and Mahesh G., Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology to Assess Validity and Credibility of Models for Bridge Maintenance Management System Development, Journal of Management in Engineering. 2011, 27 (3): 149-158.


Researcher : Mao J

List of Research Outputs

Mao J., Wong K.T.M., Lee J.H.W. and Choi D.K.W., Tidal Flushing Time of Marine Fish Culture Zones in Hong Kong, China Ocean Engineering. Chinese Ocean Engineering Society, 2011, 25: 625 − 643.


Researcher : Megawati K

Project Title:Basin effects in the seismic hazard of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Megawati K, Chandler AM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005




Researcher : Mu F

List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Mu F., Relating the maximum radial stress on pile shaft to pile base resistance, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(12): 1087-1092.


Researcher : Ng PL

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., Fung W.S., Chen J. and Ng P.L., Closure of discussions on "Heat generation of curing fly ash concrete at different w/cm", ACI Materials Journal. 2012, 109(2): 245-246.
Kwan A.K.H., Chen J., Fung W.S. and Ng P.L., Effects of silica fume on heat generation of curing concrete, ACI Materials Journal. 2011, 108(6): 655-663.
Ng P.L., Lam Y.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Closure to discussions on "Tension stiffening in concrete beams. Part 1: FE analysis, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2011, 164, No. SB6.
Ng P.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Au F.T.K., Establishing traffic vibration limits for curing concrete stitches in bridge widening projects, Hong Kong Engineer. Hong Kong, HKIE, 2011, 39(7): 16-17.


Researcher : Ng TST

Project Title:Reinventing Hong Kong Construction Industry for Sustainable Development
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Lee PKK, Kumaraswamy MM, Lee CF
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Institute Hong Kong - General Award
Start Date:10/2006


Project Title:Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong's Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Kumaraswamy MM, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Works Branch, Development Bureau - General Award
Start Date:08/2007


Project Title:Equipping construction and related engineering students for the global market needs
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:A model for establishing the carbon footprint of construction materials in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:A Carbon Footprint Embraced Bid Evaluation Model for the Construction Industry
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:A Framework for Evaluating the Carbon Emitted from Infrastructure and Construction Facilities
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference 2011 (ARCOM2011) Concerns of the Society on New Mega Infrastructure and Construction Projects in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Devising Low Carbon-Cost-Contention Building Refurbishment Proposals using Case-based Reasoning Approach
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Embedding Materials’ Greeniness in Building Environmental Assessment Modelling
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y. and Ng T.S.T., The contribution and effectiveness of carbon footprint evaluation in building environmental assessment tools in Hong Kong, In: O. Ural & M. Sahin, Proceedings: 38th IAHS World Congress on Housing – Visions for the Future of Housing: Mega Cities, April 16-19, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012, 8 pages.
Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Conflict or consensus: an investigation of stakeholder concerns during the participation process of major infrastructure and construction projects in Hong Kong, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2012, 36(2): 333-342.
Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Public participation in infrastructure and construction projects in China: from an EIA-based to a whole-cycle process, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2012, 36(1): 47-56.
Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Rethinking public participation in infrastructure projects, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(2): 101-113.
Ng T.S.T., A comprehensive policy framework for public private partnerships schemes in Hong Kong, Public Policy Digest, November. Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, 2011, Issue 5: E1.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Ng T.S.T. and Hon W.C.W., Concerns of the society on new mega infrastructure and construction projects in Hong Kong, In: C. Egbu, Proceedings: 27th Annual Conference of Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2011)Concerns of the society on new mega infrastructure and construction projects in Hong Kong, Proceedings: 27th Annual Conference of Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2011), September 5-7, Bristol, UK. 2011, 239-248.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Executive Summary, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR. 2011, 27 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Final Report, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR, December. 2011, 259 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Inception Report and Work Plan, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, January. 2012, 41 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Preliminary Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, March. 2012, 71 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Innovations - Information, Process, Management. Bingley, UK, Emerald, 2011.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, ISRN Civil Engineering. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Hershey, PA, IGI Publishing, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. InderScience Publisher, 2011.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. Oak Park, Illinois, USA, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Final Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 272 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Summary Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 15 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Kwan A.K.H., Tam V.W.Y. and Fan Y.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, July. 2011, 155 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Future direction of emission reduction in the construction industry, Exchange @ Science Park Seminar – Low Carbon Trend in the Construction Industry in Hong Kong, Guest Speech, April 13, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong. 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Guest Editor, Journal of Operational Research Society (Special Issue on Operational Research in Construction and Engineering Management). Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Ng T.S.T., Managing Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2012.
Ng T.S.T. and Kwok C.T.S., Pragmatic measures to encourage contractors contributing towards emission reduction, In: R. Amoêda, R. Mateus, C. Pinheiro & L. Bragança, Proceedings: 1st International Conference on Building Sustainability Assessment (BSA 2012), May 23-25, HF Ipanema Porto, Porto, Portugal. 2012, 8 pages.
Ng T.S.T., 建立香港公私營合作模式項之綜合政策框架, 公共政策文摘,11月. 中國香港研究資助局, 2011, 第五期: C1頁.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H. and Hui E.C.M., 香港建造及相關工程服務業專業人力資源發展策略硏究—摘要,提交香港特別行政區政府發展局之報告書,12月. 2011, 21頁.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H. and Hui E.C.M., 香港建造及相關工程服務業專業人力資源發展策略硏究—最後報告書,提交香港特別行政區政府發展局之報告書,12月. 2011, 225頁.
Tsang Y.T., Ng T.S.T. and Lam K.C., Selection of financial performance indicators for construction companies in Hong Kong by factor analysis, In: G.T. Papanikos & N. Patricios, Proceedings: 2nd Annual International Conference on Construction, June 18-21, Athens, Greece. 2012, 11 pages.
Wong J.M.W. and Ng T.S.T., A carbon footprint assessment framework for glass in building, In: M.A. Farshchi, Proceedings: 1st Innovation and the Built Environment Academy Conference (IBEA 2011), October 7-9, London South Bank University, London. 2011, 10 pages.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ng T.S.T., Utilizing societal engagement as a vehicle for enhancing the image and sustainability of the construction industry, Sustainable Development. John Wiley & Sons, 2012, 20(3): 222-229.
Wu H. and Ng T.S.T., A multi-objective optimization model for sustainable building design using genetic algorithms and fuzzy set theory, In: M.A. Lees, Proceedings: CIB International Conference of W055, W065, W089, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, June 26-29, Montreal, Canada. 2012, 11 pages.


Researcher : Niu J

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Niu J. and Sun L., Water Resources of Mainland China, In: Roger Pielke Sr., Climate Vulnerability: Understanding and Addressing Threats to Essential Resources . Elsevier, 2012, pp 48.
Niu J. and Chen J., A Meteorological Drought Analysis over the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.
Niu J. and Chen J., Dominant Temporal Scales of Soil Moisture Extreme in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2011.


Researcher : Pam HJ

Project Title:14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14WCEE) Proposed confinement steel design within critical region for limited ductile high-strength reinforced concrete columns
Investigator(s):Pam HJ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2008


Project Title:Feasibility of hybrid RC-masonry structure design for earthquake resistance
Investigator(s):Pam HJ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010


List of Research Outputs

Pam H.J., Overview of seismic design on simple buildings, Karaganda State Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan. 2012.
Pam H.J., Teaching theory & design of structures in HKU, Karaganda State Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan. 2012.
Peng J., Ho J.C.M., Pam H.J. and Wong Y.L., Equivalent stress block for normal-strength concrete incorporating strain gradient effect, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, 64: 1-19.
Yang Y., Kumaraswamy M.M., Pam H.J. and Mahesh G., Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology to Assess Validity and Credibility of Models for Bridge Maintenance Management System Development, Journal of Management in Engineering. 2011, 27 (3): 149-158.


Researcher : Pan ADE

Project Title:Cross Strait Conference on Steel Structures A Review of Tubular Steel Scaffold Systems and Modes of Failure
Investigator(s):Pan AD
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2000




Researcher : Peng J

List of Research Outputs

Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Concrete stress profile developed in flexural RC members, Third International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment (IPCIE 2011). 2011, 200-207.
Peng J., Ho J.C.M., Pam H.J. and Wong Y.L., Equivalent stress block for normal-strength concrete incorporating strain gradient effect, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2012, 64: 1-19.
Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Flexural strength and ductility improvement of NSC beams, International Conference on Earthquake and Structural Engineering. Italy, 2011, 1457-1463.
Peng J. and Ho J.C.M., Strain gradient effects on concrete stress-strian curve, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2011, accepted.


Researcher : Ren T

Project Title:Investigation continuous shape change and mass transport of biological flocs in water using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and particle image velocimetry (PIV)
Investigator(s):Ren T, Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:08/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ni B.I.N.G.J.I.E., Xie W.E.N.M.I.N.G., Chen Y.O.U.P.E.N.G., Fang F.A.N.G., Liu S.H.A.O.Y.A.N.G., Ren T., Sheng G.U.O.P.I.N.G., Yu H.A.N.Q.I.N.G., Liu G.A.N.G. and Tian Y.A.N.G.C.H.A.O., Heterotrophs Grown on the Soluble Microbial Products (SMP) Released by Autotrophs are Responsible for the Nitrogen Loss in Nitrifying Granular Sludge, Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2011, 108: 2844-2852.


Researcher : Shao M

List of Research Outputs

Ye L., Shao M., Zhang T., Tong A.H.Y. and Lok S., Analysis of the bacterial community in a laboratory-scale nitrification reactor and a wastewater treatment plant by 454-pyrosequencing, Water Res. 2011, 45(15): 4390-4398.
Zhang T., Shao M. and Ye L., 454 Pyrosequencing reveals bacterial diversity of activated sludge from 14 sewage treatment plants, ISME J. 2012, 6(6): 1137-47.
Zhang T., Ye L., Tong A.H.Y., Shao M. and Lok S., Ammonia-oxidizing archaea and ammonia-oxidizing bacteria in six full-scale wastewater treatment bioreactors, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011, 91(4): 1215-25.


Researcher : Shih K

Project Title:Fabrication of Anti-Biofouling PVDF Water Membrane through Impregnation of Alumina Nanomaterials
Investigator(s):Shih K, Li XY, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Sorption of Perfluorochemicals on Sediments and Sludge of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Spinel Formation in Recycling Sludge-Incineration Ash for Fabrication of Ceramic Materials
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2010


Project Title:Crystal Characteristics of Recovered Phosphorus Products from Wastewater
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2011
Completion Date:01/2012


Project Title:Composite Design and Structure Characterization for Low Pressure Nanofiltration Water Treatment Membranes
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2012


Project Title:Phosphorus Recovery from Domestic Wastewater: Crystal Characteristics and Thermodynamic Properties of Products for Recovery Process Design
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (SARDINIA 2011) HOW HAZARDOUS METALS ARE STABILIZED THROUGH THE THERMAL REACTION WITH CLAY MATERIALS?
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:Stabilization Mechanisms of Zinc and Lead in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Residues under Thermal Conditions
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen M., Shih K., Hu M., Li F., Wu W. and Tong H., Biostimulation of Indigenous Microbial Communities for Anaerobic Transformation of Pentachlorophenol in Paddy Soils of Southern China, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry . 2012, 60: 2967-2975.
He Y. and Shih K., Nano-Indentation on Nickel Aluminate Spinel and the Influence of Acid and Alkaline Attacks on the Spinel Surface, Ceramics International . 2012, 38: 3121-3128.
Kwon Y.N., Shih K., Tang C. and Leckie J.O., Adsorption of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) on Thin-Film Composite Polyamide Membranes, Journal of Applied Polymer Science . 2012, 124: 1042-1049.
Li C. and Shih K., Supervised Final Year Project as the Winner (1st Place ) in "Waste & Environmental Management Project Competition 2010/2011" (Student: Mr. Chaoyi Li; Project: Stabilizing Nickel in Simulated Solid Waste by Spinel Formation), 2011.
Lilova K.I., Shih K., Lilova C.W., Lee J.F. and Navrotsky A., Thermodynamics of NiAl2O4–NiFe2O4 Spinel Solid Solutions, Journal of the American Ceramic Society . 2012, 95: 423-430.
Liu C., Shih K., Gao Y., Li F. and Wei L., Dechlorinating Transformation of Propachlor through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite on the Surface of Alumina, Journal of Soils and Sediments . 2012, 12: 724-733.
Liu C., Higgins C.P., Wang F. and Shih K., Effect of Temperature on Oxidative Transformation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) by Persulfate Activation in Water Separation and Purification Technology, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 91: 46-51.
Liu C., Shih K., Wei L., Wang F. and Li F., Kinetics and Mechanism of Propachlor Reductive Transformation through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1438-1443.
Liu C., Shih K. and Wang F., Oxidative Decomposition of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Water by Permanganate, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 87: 95-100.
Liu C., Shih K., Sun C.X. and Wang F., Oxidative Degradation of Propachlor by Ferrous and Copper Ion Activated Persulfate, Science of the Total Environment. 2012, 416: 507-512.
Liu Y., Han P., Li X.Y., Shih K. and Gu J., Enantioselective degradation and unidirectional chiral inversion of 2-phenylbutyric acid, an intermediate from linear alkylbenzene, by Xanthobacter flavus PA1, Journal of Hazardous Materials. New York, NY, ScienceDirect,, 2011, 192: 1633-1640.
Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Nd2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids . 2012, 73: 1191-1195.
Lu X., Zeng L. and Shih K., Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound Materials Chemistry and Physics, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2011, 130: 1336-1340.
Lu X. and Shih K., Metal Stabilization Mechanism of Incorporating Lead-Bearing Sludge in Kaolinite-Based Ceramics, Chemosphere . 2012, 86: 817-821.
Lu X. and Shih K., Phase Transformation and its Role in Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, Water Research . 2011, 45: 5123-5129.
Shih K., 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong. , The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Applying Kaolinite-Mullite Reaction Series to Immobilize Toxic Metals in Environment, In: Orbovic, V. and Huang, Z. , Kaolinite: Occurrences, Characteristics and Applications. New York, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2012, 69-97.
Shih K., Beneficial Use of Sludge Incinerations Ash: Sludge Characteristics Affecting Reuse Strategy, 2012 Cross-Strait Environmental Summit, Taipei, Taiwan. 2012.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Beneficial Utilization of Waterworks Sludge for Zinc Stabilization, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2011/001490; filed on 09 January 2012). 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, U.S. Patent pending (Application No. 13/217,837; filed on 09 August 2011). 2011.
Shih K., Environmental Material Research for Controlling Pollutant Release in Aqueous Environment., 2011 International Maritime Forum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K., Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Decontamination, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. 2011.
Shih K., Environmental Materials: Examples on Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery Research, Institute of East Asia Environments (RIEAE), Kyushu University, Kyushu, Japan. 2011.
Shih K., Environmental Materials: Examples on Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery, Guangdong Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangzhou, China. 2012.
Shih K., Environmental Materials: Examples on Pollutant Stabilization and Water Treatment Applications, Peter A. Rock Thermochemistry Laboratory, University of California at Davis, California, USA. 2011.
Shih K., Examples of Perfluorochemical Distribution, Adsorption Behavior, and Oxidative Transformation, Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Guest Co-Editor of the Special Issue "Analysis Method and Fate of Emerging Pollutants in Water Treatment", Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry. 2012.
Shih K., Hong Kong Sludge Treatment Facilities, HKU-HITSGS Forum on Technologies of Drinking Water Safety, Hong Kong. 2012.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., How Hazardous Metals are Stabilized through the Thermal Reaction with Clay Materials? , The 13th International Waste Management,Cagliari, Italy. 2011.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Incorporating Simulated Zinc Ash by Kaolinite- and Sludge-Based Ceramics: Phase Transformation and Product Leachability, Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2012, 20: 411-416.
Shih K., Wang F. and Liu C., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Alumina, The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Sustainable Environment Research. 2012.
Shih K. and Lu X., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products, In: Sikalidis, C. , Advances in Ceramics – Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment. Rijeka, Croatia, InTech, 2011, 511-532.
Shih K., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, In: Hung, Y. S., Engineering Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (in Chinese). Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, 2012, 107-110.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Wang X. and Zhang T., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival (5-13 November 2011). Science Park, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes, Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (1-3 July 2011). Times Square, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K. and Wang F., Persistent Perfluorochemicals in Hong Kong Sludge, The 5th Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Beijing, China. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing Sludge for Ceramic Products: Examples of Nickel and Copper, Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science: Implications for Research, Education and Practice, Tampa, Florida. 2011.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Environmental Materials: Application Examples in Sludge/Ash Reuse and Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen, China. 2011.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Metal through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, California. 2012.
Shih K. and Lu X., Stabilization of Hazardous Nickel and Copper Wastes through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Shih K., The Planning of Sludge Treatment Facilities in Hong Kong, Shenzhen Water (Group) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, China. 2012.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Transform Nickel and Copper in Waste Solids into Spinel Structures, The 6th International Symposium on Chemical-Environmental-Biomedical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K., Wastewater Treatment: Technological Advancement and Practices in Hong Kong, HKU Workshop for Jiangsu Province Water Bureau, Hong Kong. . 2011.
Shih K., Why Hazardous Metals Can Be Thermally Stabilized By Clay Materials? , 2011 CHUMT-OCEESA Environmental Science and Engineering Seminars, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Zinc Stabilization during the Sintering of Simulated Zinc-Laden Sludge with Aluminum-Rich Ceramic Precursors. , The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Tang Y., Shih K., Wang Y. and Chong T.C., Zinc Stabilization Efficiency of Aluminate Spinel Structure and its Leaching Behavior, Environmental Science & Technology. 2011, 45: 10544-10550.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Toward Sustainable Water Supply and Recycling Systems, Tokyo, Japan. 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Spontaneous Formation of Nano-fibrillar Boehmite and the Enhancement Effect of Polyethylene Glycol, Journal of the American Ceramic Society . 2011, 94: 4435-4443.
Wang Y., Shih K. and Jiang X., Phase Transformation during the Sintering of Gamma-Alumina and the Simulated Ni-Laden Waste Sludge, Ceramics International. 2012, 38: 1879-1886.
Wu M.H., Shih K. and Lin C.L., Impact of bed particle size distribution on the distribution of heavy metal during defluidization process in fluidized bed incinerator, Combustion Science and Technology . 2012, 184: 811-828.


Researcher : Si X

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K. and Si X., Long-term dynamic properties of cable-stayed bridges, Invited Speech, 斜拉桥的长期动力特性, Proceedings of the 2nd Cross-strait Summer School on Structural Monitoring and Vibration Control in Civil Engineering, 16-17 July 2011, Hong Kong. 第二届土木工程监测与控制海峡两岸高校师生研讨班报告集, 2011, 57-64.
Au F.T.K. and Si X., Time-dependent effects on dynamic properties of cable-stayed bridges, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 41(1): 139-155.
Si X., Au F.T.K. and Tsang N.C.M., Efficient time-dependent analysis of PC structures, Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering and Computational Mechanics. London, Thomas Telford, 2012, 165(2): 89-102.
Si X. and Au F.T.K., Long-term dynamic performance of concrete bridges under moving loads, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 102-108.


Researcher : Smith ST

Project Title:Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Large Penetrations using Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2008
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:Bond Strength and Behaviour of FRP-to-Timber Joints
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Moment Redistribution in Continuous FRP-Strengthened RC Slabs Anchored with FRP Anchors
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Advanced Composites in Construction 2011 Paper Title: "Influence of Anchor Embedment Angle on the Strength and Behaviour of FRP-to-Concrete Joints Anchored with FRP Anchors"
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Repair and Strengthening of Metallic Structures with FRP Composites
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Seliem H.M., Seracino R., Sumner E.A. and Smith S.T., A case study on the restoration of flexural capacity of continuous one-way slabs with cutouts, Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE. USA, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2011, 15(6): 992-998.
Shrestha R., Smith S.T. and Samali B., The effectiveness of FRP strips in repairing moderately and severely damaged RC beam-column connections, Magazine of Concrete Research. UK, Thomas Telford, 2011, 63(9): 629-644.
Smith S.T. and Zhang H., Anchorage of FRP-to-concrete bonds with dry and impregnated FRP anchors, In: Fam, Green, Wight, Sixth International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, ACMBS-VI, Kingston, Canada, 22-25 May 2012.. Canada, 2012, CD Rom.
Smith S.T., Anchorage of externally bonded FRP strengthening systems (Keynote Address), 7th National Conference on Infrastructure Applications of FRP Composites, Hangzhou, China, 15-16 October 2011. . China, Industrial Composites, 2011, 41(464): 28-37.
Smith S.T., Anchorage of externally bonded FRP strengthening systems, 7th National Conference on Infrastructure Applications of FRP Composites, Hangzhou, China, 15-16 October 2011. (Keynote Paper and Presentation). China, Industrial Composites, 2011, 41(464): 28-37.
Smith S.T., Enhancing the Robustness of Bonded Strengthening Systems for Civil Infrastructure, The University of Sheffield, UK (12 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., FRP Composites for Civil Engineering Applications, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China, Lecture Series (5 lectures), 7-13 July 2011.. 2011.
Smith S.T., FRP Composites for Strengthening Civil Infrastructure: An Overview of Research at The University of Hong Kong, University of Southampton, UK (14 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., FRP Composites in Construction: An Overview of Research at The University of Hong Kong, Columbia University, USA (15 November 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., FRP-Concrete, -Metal and -Timber Bonds: Experimental Testing, Analytical and Numerical Modelling, Queen’s University, Canada (22 May 2012), Invited Lecture. 2012.
Smith S.T., Fellow, International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC). 2012.
Smith S.T., Incorporation of Sustainability into Undergraduate Engineering Education at The University of Hong Kong, University College London, UK (16 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., Strengthening Common Construction Materials with Advanced Composites, Beijing Jiao Tong University, China (27 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., Strengthening of Concrete, Metallic and Timber Construction Materials with FRP Composites: Research Activity at The University of Hong Kong, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China (14, 30 July 2011). Two lectures delivered to (i) School of Civil Engineering, and (ii) School of Transportation Science and Engineering. 2011.
Smith S.T., Strengthening of Concrete, Metallic and Timber Construction Materials with FRP Composites: Research Activity at The University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University, China (25 August 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., Sustainable Civil Infrastructure in Hong Kong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA (13 December 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., Sustainable Civil Infrastructure: Research and Teaching Activity at The University of Hong Kong, University of Birmingham, UK (9 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., Sustainable Development of the Built Environment in Hong Kong, London South Bank University, UK (5 September 2011), Invited Lecture. 2011.
Smith S.T., W.H. Warren Medal, Civil College of Engineers Australia. 2011.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Mechanical properties of pultruded carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates at elevated temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 33(7): 2154-2161.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Proposed ultimate strength equation for pultruded CFRP plates in fire, In: Monti, Sixth International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2012, Rome, Italy, 13-15 June 2012.. 2012.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Ultimate Strength Equation for Pultruded CFRP Plates in Fire, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. 2012.
Wang Z.Y., Wang D.Y., Pan X.L. and Smith S.T., Analytical evaluation of seismic performance of non-ductile RC frames retrofitted using CFRP composites, In: Monti, Sixth International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2012, Rome, Italy, 13-15 June 2012.. 2012.
Wang Z.Y., Lin S.Y., Wang D.Y. and Smith S.T., Axial compressive behavior of concrete-filled circular GFRP-thin wall steel composite tubes, In: Fam, Green, Wight, Sixth International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, ACMBS-VI, Kingston, Canada, 22-25 May 2012.. Canada, 2012, CD Rom.
Wang Z.Y., Wang D.Y., Smith S.T. and Lu D.G., CFRP-confined square RC columns. I: experimental investigation, Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE. USA, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2012, 16(2): 150-160.
Wang Z.Y., Wang D.Y., Smith S.T. and Lu D.G., CFRP-confined square RC columns. II: cyclic axial compression stress-strain model, Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE. USA, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2012, 16(2): 161-170.
Wang Z.Y., Wang D.Y. and Smith S.T., Size effect of square concrete columns confined with CFRP wraps, In: Ueda, Third Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2012, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 2-4 February 2012.. IIFC and JCI, 2012, CD Rom.
Yang J. and Smith S.T., An experimental investigation on strengthening single-bolted timber joints with externally bonded CFRP composites, In: Whysall, Halliwell, Mottram, Fifth International Conference on Composites in Construction, ACIC 2011, Warwick University, UK, 6-8 September 2011. UK, NetComposites Limited, 59-70.
Yang J., Smith S.T. and Feng P., Influence of test configuration on the interfacial behaviour of FRP-to-metal bonds, In: Ueda, Third Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2012, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 2-4 February 2012.. IIFC and JCI, 2012, CD Rom.
Zhang H. and Smith S.T., FRP-to-concrete joint assemblages anchored with multiple FRP anchors, Composite Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 94(2): 403-413.
Zhang H. and Smith S.T., Influence of anchor embedment angle on the strength and behaviour of FRP-to-concrete joints anchored with FRP anchors, In: Whysall, Halliwell, Mottram, Fifth International Conference on Composites in Construction, ACIC 2011, Warwick University, UK, 6-8 September 2011.. UK, NetComposites Limited, 2011, 204-213.


Researcher : Soo KL

List of Research Outputs

Wu J., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Soo K.L., Regulative measures addressing payment problems in the construction industry: a calculative understanding of their potential outcomes based on gametric models, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Reston, USA, Americam Society of Civil Engineers, 2011, 137, No. 8: 566-573.


Researcher : Su KL

Project Title:A Generic Displacement-Based Approach for Designing Plated Concrete Beams with Bolt Connections
Investigator(s):Su KL, Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Post-Compressed Plates for Strengthening Preloaded Rectangular RC Columns
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Experimental study of post-compressed plates for strengthening preloaded rectangular RC columns
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2010
Completion Date:05/2012


Project Title:A Novel Global-Local Inverse Method for Determining Tension Softening Curves of Concrete
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Quantification of Fracture Properties for Nuclear Graphite by the Incremental Displacement Collocation Method
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok A...S...L..., Correction of strains errors induced by small rigid-body motions in electronic speckle pattern interferometry measurement, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2011.
Cheng B. and Su K.L., Numerical studies of deep concrete coupling beams retrofitted with a laterally restrained steel plate, Advances in Structural Engineering. Brentwood, Essex, Multi-Science, 2011, 14(5): 903-915.
Guo X., Su K.L. and Young B., Numerical investigation of the bilinear softening law in the cohesive crack model for normal-strength and high-strength concrete, Advances in Structural Engineering. Daejeon, South Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 15(3): 373-387.
Huang J., Chen S., Su K.L. and Lee Y.Y., Nonlinear Analysis of Forced Responses of an Axially Moving Beam by Incremental Harmonic Balance Method, MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES . PHILADELPHIA, USA, TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2011, 18(8): 611-616.
Huang J., Su K.L., Lee Y.Y. and Chen S., Nonlinear vibration of a curved beam under uniform base harmonic excitation with quadratic and cubic nonlinearities, Journal of Sound and Vibration. London, Academic Press, 2011, 330(21): 5151-5164.
Lee C., Wang Y.P. and Su K.L., A study on AGV-induced floor micro-vibration in TFT-LCD high technology fabs, Structural Control and Health Monitoring. Malden 02148, MA USA, Wiley-Blackwell, 2012, 19(3): 451-471.
Lee C. and Su K.L., Fragility analysis of low-rise masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based spectral acceleration method, In: Anil K. Chopra, Peter Fajfar, Masayoshi Nakashima, Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. USA, John Wiley & Sons, 2011, 41(4): 697-713.
Ma P., Feng W. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in a magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial under uniform magnetoelectromechanical loads, European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids. Paris, Elsevier, 2012, 32: 41-51.
Ma P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Fracture assessment of an interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials under heat flow and magnetoelectromechanical loadings, Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica. New York, USA, Elsevier Science, 2011, 24(5): 429-438.
Su K.L. and Wang L., Axial strengthening of preloaded rectangular concrete columns by precambered steel plates, Engineering Structures. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science, 2012, 38(5): 42-52.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Applied Mathematics. The USA, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. The USA, Bentham Science Publishers, 2011.
Su K.L., Tsang H.H. and Lam N., Seismic Design of Buildings for Hong Kong Conditions. Hong Kong, 2011.
Su K.L., Lee C. and Wang Y.P., Seismic spectral acceleration assessment of masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based method, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Daejeon, South Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 41(4): 479-494.
Su K.L., Lee Y.Y., Lee C. and Ho J.C.M., Typical Collapse Modes of Confined Masonry Buildings under Strong Earthquake Loads, In: Prof. Peter ED Love, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. BENTHAM OPEN, 2011, 5: 50-60.


Researcher : Sun F

List of Research Outputs

Sun F. and Li X.Y., Evaluation of the importance of various operating and sludge property parameters to the fouling of membrane bioreactors, Water Science and Technology. 2011, 64: 1340-1346.
Wang X., Sun F. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the role of biopolymer clusters in MBR membrane fouling using flash freezing and environmental scanning electron microscopy, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1154-1159.


Researcher : Sun L

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Niu J. and Sun L., Water Resources of Mainland China, In: Roger Pielke Sr., Climate Vulnerability: Understanding and Addressing Threats to Essential Resources . Elsevier, 2012, pp 48.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on weather station temperature over Mainland China, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Sze HY

List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic behaviour and resistance of saturated sand under non-symmetrical loading conditions, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(1): 59-74.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(12): 1275-1285.


Researcher : Sze HY

List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic behaviour and resistance of saturated sand under non-symmetrical loading conditions, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(1): 59-74.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(12): 1275-1285.


Researcher : Sze NN

Project Title:The effectiveness of penalties in combating drink driving
Investigator(s):Sze NN, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

Li J., Wang W., van Zuylen H.J., Sze N.N., Chen X. and Wang H., Predictive transit signal priority strategy at fixed-Time signalized intersections: Case study in Nanjing, China, Paper presented at the 91th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 22-26 January. Washington D.C., USA, 2012.
Li Y.C., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Tsui K.L., Effects of drink driving on crash risk based on random breath test data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.
Sze N.N., Road safety problems and practices, Invited Lecture at The University of Science and Technology of China, 8 March, Hefei, China. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, In: WY Szeto, SC Wong, NN Sze, The 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, Editor. Hong Kong, 2011.
Yang T., Yang H., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Calibration studies of taxi services in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 2011, 663-669.


Researcher : Szeto WY

Project Title:Managing degradable multi-modal transport networks with multiple private public transport operators considering travel choice behavior and information provision
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2010
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Multi-objective, time-dependent, and multi-modal transit network design under cooperation and competition
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Sustainable transport planning considering land-use transport interaction over time and activity-based travel behaviour
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Hui Oi Chow Trust Fund - General Award
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:11/2012


Project Title:Multi-objective, time-dependent, and multi-modal transit network design under cooperation and competition
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Distribution-free methodologies for reliability assessment and reliable design of transport networks under uncertainty
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st Annual Meeting A Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Transit Network Design
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2012
Completion Date:01/2012


Project Title:Customer-searching behavior of vacant taxi drivers
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ge Y.E., Sun B.R., Zhou X.Z., Zhang M.H.J. and Szeto W.Y., A comparison of dynamic user optimal states with zero, fixed and variable tolerances, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.
Long J., Szeto W.Y., Huang H.J. and Gao Z.Y., An intersection-movement-based dynamic traffic assignment problem, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.
Miandoabchi E., Zanjirani Farahani R. and Szeto W.Y., Bi-objective Bimodal Urban Road Network Design Using Hybrid Metaheuristics, Central European Journal of Operations Research. 2011.
Miandoabchi E., Zanjirani Farahani R., Dullaert W. and Szeto W.Y., Hybrid Evolutionary Metaheuristics for Concurrent Multi-Objective Design of Urban Road and Public Transit Networks, Network for Spatial Economics. 2011.
Ng M.W., Szeto W.Y. and Waller S.T., Distribution-free Travel Time Reliability Assessment with Probability Inequalities, Transportation Research Part B. 2011, 45: 852-866.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Sumalee A., A Cell-Based Model for Multi-Class Doubly Stochastic Dynamic Traffic Assignment, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure. 2011, 26: 595-611.
Szeto W.Y., A Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Transit Network Design, 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., A Simultaneous Bus Route Design and Frequency Setting Problem: A Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm Approach, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December, Hong Kong. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Wu Y.Z. and Ho S.C., An artificial bee colony algorithm for the capacitated vehicle routing problem, European Journal of Operational Research . 2011, 215: 126-135.
Szeto W.Y., An intersection-movement-based stochastic dynamic user optimal route choice model for assessing network performance, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, US. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, The 14th International IEEE Annual Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design problem: Artificial Bee Colony Approach, Paper presented at INFORMS International Beijing 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Designing Bus Routes and Frequencies for Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong, Sun Yat Sen University, Guangzhou. 2011.
Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Dynamic traffic assignment: model classifications and recent advances in travel choice principles , Central European Journal of Engineering. 2011, 2: 1-18.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2011.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Transit Network Design, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st Annual Meeting. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Editorial Board, 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Member, International Editorial Board , Asian Transport Studies, 2010 – present. Eastern Asia Society for Transportation, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Opening speech, Behavior in Networks Workshop, the University of Hong Kong. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, In: WY Szeto, SC Wong, NN Sze, The 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, Editor. Hong Kong, 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Wong K.I. and Solayappanc M., Reliability-based stochastic transit assignment with capacity constraints: Formulation and solution method, Transportation Research Part C. 2011.
Szeto W.Y. and Wang B., Reliable Network Design without Using Travel Time Distributions, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December, Hong Kong. 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Li X. and Wong S.C., Road network equilibrium approaches to environmental sustainability, Transport Reviews. 2012, 32: 491-518.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Sumalee A. and Wong S.C., Sustainable Road Network Design Problem with Land Use Transportation Interaction over Time, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., Sustainable Road Network Design Problem with Land Use Transportation Interaction over Time, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 91st Annual Meeting. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., The 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, Newsletter, 09/2011-02/2012, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., The 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, The Newsletter for Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport in Hong Kong, 10/2011-12/2011. 2011.
Wong C.P., Wong S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Development of an intervening opportunities taxi customer search model using GPS data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.


Researcher : Tang Y

List of Research Outputs

Shih K. and Tang Y., Applying Kaolinite-Mullite Reaction Series to Immobilize Toxic Metals in Environment, In: Orbovic, V. and Huang, Z. , Kaolinite: Occurrences, Characteristics and Applications. New York, USA, Nova Science Publishers, 2012, 69-97.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Beneficial Utilization of Waterworks Sludge for Zinc Stabilization, The 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2012.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., How Hazardous Metals are Stabilized through the Thermal Reaction with Clay Materials? , The 13th International Waste Management,Cagliari, Italy. 2011.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Incorporating Simulated Zinc Ash by Kaolinite- and Sludge-Based Ceramics: Phase Transformation and Product Leachability, Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2012, 20: 411-416.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing Sludge for Ceramic Products: Examples of Nickel and Copper, Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science: Implications for Research, Education and Practice, Tampa, Florida. 2011.
Shih K., Tang Y. and Liao C., Transform Nickel and Copper in Waste Solids into Spinel Structures, The 6th International Symposium on Chemical-Environmental-Biomedical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Zinc Stabilization during the Sintering of Simulated Zinc-Laden Sludge with Aluminum-Rich Ceramic Precursors. , The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Tang Y., Shih K., Wang Y. and Chong T.C., Zinc Stabilization Efficiency of Aluminate Spinel Structure and its Leaching Behavior, Environmental Science & Technology. 2011, 45: 10544-10550.


Researcher : Tao L

List of Research Outputs

Tao L. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Unveiling relationships between contractor inputs and performance outputs, Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process Management. UK, Emerald,, 2011, 12, No. 1: 86 – 98.


Researcher : Tham LG

Project Title:Instrumentation of Rock-socketed Steel H-piles
Investigator(s):Tham LG
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Architectural Services Department - General Award
Start Date:03/2007


Project Title:Green Slope Engineering for Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tham LG, Hau CH, Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2010


Project Title:Study of blast-induced vibration from construction of tunnels with emphasis on its effect to nearby slopes
Investigator(s):Tham LG, Kwong AKL, Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


List of Research Outputs

Leung T.Y.F., Hau C.H., Tham L.G. and Yan R.W.M., Resistance of soil-root system of selected native plants In Hong Kong, The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.
Xu L., Dai F.C., Tham L.G., Tu X.B., Min H., Zhou Y.F., Wu C.X. and Xu K., Field testing of irrigation effects on the stability of a cliff edge in loess, North-west China, Engineering Geology. 2011, 120(1-4): 10-17.
Yang W.W., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Tham L.G., Automatic Monitoring of Inserting or Retrieving SPT Rods in Drillhole, Geotechnical Testing Journal. 2012, 35: 420-436.
Zhou Y.D., Tham L.G., Tang X.W., Liu Y.T. and Wong M.K., Parametric analyses of push-out tests and implications for design of rock-socketed steel H-pile, Computers and Geotechnics. 2011, 38(3): 383-392.


Researcher : Tong CO

Project Title:12th World Conference on Transport Research A simulation model for the operational planning of bus services
Investigator(s):Tong CO
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010




Researcher : Tsang HH

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L., Tsang H.H. and Lam N., Seismic Design of Buildings for Hong Kong Conditions. Hong Kong, 2011.


Researcher : Tsang YT

List of Research Outputs

Tsang Y.T., Ng T.S.T. and Lam K.C., Selection of financial performance indicators for construction companies in Hong Kong by factor analysis, In: G.T. Papanikos & N. Patricios, Proceedings: 2nd Annual International Conference on Construction, June 18-21, Athens, Greece. 2012, 11 pages.


Researcher : Wan KM

List of Research Outputs

Wan K.M., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Liu D.T.S., Dynamic modelling of building services projects: a simulation model for real-life projects in the Hong Kong construction industry, Mathematical and Computer Modelling. Elsevier, 2011, 19 No. 3: 235-252.
Wan K.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Improving Building Services Coordination at the Pre-installation Stage , Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. UK, Emerald, 2012, 19, No. 3: 235 - 252.


Researcher : Wang B

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y. and Wang B., Reliable Network Design without Using Travel Time Distributions, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December, Hong Kong. 2011.


Researcher : Wang F

List of Research Outputs

Liu C., Higgins C.P., Wang F. and Shih K., Effect of Temperature on Oxidative Transformation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) by Persulfate Activation in Water Separation and Purification Technology, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 91: 46-51.
Liu C., Shih K., Wei L., Wang F. and Li F., Kinetics and Mechanism of Propachlor Reductive Transformation through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1438-1443.
Liu C., Shih K. and Wang F., Oxidative Decomposition of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Water by Permanganate, Separation and Purification Technology. 2012, 87: 95-100.
Liu C., Shih K., Sun C.X. and Wang F., Oxidative Degradation of Propachlor by Ferrous and Copper Ion Activated Persulfate, Science of the Total Environment. 2012, 416: 507-512.
Shih K., Wang F. and Liu C., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Alumina, The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011.
Shih K. and Wang F., Persistent Perfluorochemicals in Hong Kong Sludge, The 5th Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Beijing, China. 2011.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K. and Liu C., Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 192: 1067-1071.


Researcher : Wang G

List of Research Outputs

Li T., Wang G., Chen J. and Wang H., Dynamic parallelization of hydrological model simulations, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2011, 26: 1736-1746.


Researcher : Wang K

Project Title:2011 Structures Congress An experimental study on the mechanical properties of pultruded CFRP plates at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Wang K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Mechanical properties of pultruded carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates at elevated temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 33(7): 2154-2161.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Ultimate Strength Equation for Pultruded CFRP Plates in Fire, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. 2012.


Researcher : Wang L

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L. and Wang L., Axial strengthening of preloaded rectangular concrete columns by precambered steel plates, Engineering Structures. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science, 2012, 38(5): 42-52.


Researcher : Wang X

Project Title:Simulation of particle deposition by force analysis for modeling membrane fouling in water and wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Wang X, Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2011
Completion Date:06/2012


Project Title:6th IWA Specialist Conference on Membrane Technology for Water & Wastewater Treatment Soluble microbial products retention and membrane fouling during microfiltration
Investigator(s):Wang X
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


List of Research Outputs

Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2011/001490; filed on 09 January 2012). 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, U.S. Patent pending (Application No. 13/217,837; filed on 09 August 2011). 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Wang X. and Zhang T., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival (5-13 November 2011). Science Park, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes, Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (1-3 July 2011). Times Square, Hong Kong. 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Toward Sustainable Water Supply and Recycling Systems, Tokyo, Japan. 2011.
Wang X., Cheng S., Zhang X., Li X.Y. and Logan B.E., Impact of salinity on cathode catalyst performance in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), International J. Hydrogen Energy. 2011, 36: 13900-13906.
Wang X., Sun F. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the role of biopolymer clusters in MBR membrane fouling using flash freezing and environmental scanning electron microscopy, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1154-1159.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of membrane fouling caused by particle deposition during water filtration, The 10th International Symposium on Electrokinetic Phenomena (ELKIN2012), Tsukuba, Japan. Tsukuba, Japan, 2012.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS/ZnS catalysts under visible light, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan., 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Spontaneous Formation of Nano-fibrillar Boehmite and the Enhancement Effect of Polyethylene Glycol, Journal of the American Ceramic Society . 2011, 94: 4435-4443.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2011/001490; filed on 09 January 2012). 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, U.S. Patent pending (Application No. 13/217,837; filed on 09 August 2011). 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Wang X. and Zhang T., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival (5-13 November 2011). Science Park, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes, Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (1-3 July 2011). Times Square, Hong Kong. 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Toward Sustainable Water Supply and Recycling Systems, Tokyo, Japan. 2011.
Wang X., Cheng S., Zhang X., Li X.Y. and Logan B.E., Impact of salinity on cathode catalyst performance in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), International J. Hydrogen Energy. 2011, 36: 13900-13906.
Wang X., Sun F. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the role of biopolymer clusters in MBR membrane fouling using flash freezing and environmental scanning electron microscopy, Chemosphere. 2011, 85: 1154-1159.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of membrane fouling caused by particle deposition during water filtration, The 10th International Symposium on Electrokinetic Phenomena (ELKIN2012), Tsukuba, Japan. Tsukuba, Japan, 2012.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS/ZnS catalysts under visible light, The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan., 2011.
Wang X., Shih K. and Li X.Y., Spontaneous Formation of Nano-fibrillar Boehmite and the Enhancement Effect of Polyethylene Glycol, Journal of the American Ceramic Society . 2011, 94: 4435-4443.


Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

Tang Y., Shih K., Wang Y. and Chong T.C., Zinc Stabilization Efficiency of Aluminate Spinel Structure and its Leaching Behavior, Environmental Science & Technology. 2011, 45: 10544-10550.
Wang Y., Shih K. and Jiang X., Phase Transformation during the Sintering of Gamma-Alumina and the Simulated Ni-Laden Waste Sludge, Ceramics International. 2012, 38: 1879-1886.


Researcher : Wei L

List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Wei L., Collapse of loose sands with addition of fines, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Seoul. 2011.


Researcher : Wei Y

List of Research Outputs

Wei Y. and Au F.T.K., Fire-resistance Analysis of Unbonded Post-tensioned Concrete Simply-supported Slabs (in Chinese), 后张无粘结预应力混凝土简支板抗火分析, Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering. 防灾减灾工程学报, 南京市, 防災減災工程學報編輯部, 2012, 32(1): 18-26.
Wei Y. and Au F.T.K., Numerical simulation of unbonded post-tensioned concrete slabs under fire, Proceedings of the 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, 11-12 July 2011, Hong Kong. 2011, 1: 80-87.


Researcher : Wong CP

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.P., Wong S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Development of an intervening opportunities taxi customer search model using GPS data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.


Researcher : Wong JMW

Project Title:IBEA Conference 2011 A Carbon Footprint Assessment Framework for Glass in Building
Investigator(s):Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


List of Research Outputs

Li H., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Rethinking public participation in infrastructure projects, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Municipal Engineer. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(2): 101-113.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Executive Summary, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR. 2011, 27 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H., Hui E.C.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong’s Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector – Final Report, A report submitted to the Development Bureau, Government of HKSAR, December. 2011, 259 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Inception Report and Work Plan, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, January. 2012, 41 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Preliminary Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, March. 2012, 71 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Final Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 272 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan K.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Draft Summary Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, April. 2012, 15 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Kwan A.K.H., Tam V.W.Y. and Fan Y.C., Establishing a Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Framework for Construction Materials – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Construction Industry Institute, Hong Kong, July. 2011, 155 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H. and Hui E.C.M., 香港建造及相關工程服務業專業人力資源發展策略硏究—摘要,提交香港特別行政區政府發展局之報告書,12月. 2011, 21頁.
Ng T.S.T., Chan A.P.C., Wong J.M.W., Chiang Y.H. and Hui E.C.M., 香港建造及相關工程服務業專業人力資源發展策略硏究—最後報告書,提交香港特別行政區政府發展局之報告書,12月. 2011, 225頁.
Wong J.M.W. and Ng T.S.T., A carbon footprint assessment framework for glass in building, In: M.A. Farshchi, Proceedings: 1st Innovation and the Built Environment Academy Conference (IBEA 2011), October 7-9, London South Bank University, London. 2011, 10 pages.


Researcher : Wong KTM

Project Title:Research Output Prize
Investigator(s):Wong KTM, Lee JHW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:10/2008


List of Research Outputs

Mao J., Wong K.T.M., Lee J.H.W. and Choi D.K.W., Tidal Flushing Time of Marine Fish Culture Zones in Hong Kong, China Ocean Engineering. Chinese Ocean Engineering Society, 2011, 25: 625 − 643.


Researcher : Wong KWK

List of Research Outputs

Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ng T.S.T., Utilizing societal engagement as a vehicle for enhancing the image and sustainability of the construction industry, Sustainable Development. John Wiley & Sons, 2012, 20(3): 222-229.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Xie H., Value-Cost Tradeoffs in Developing Socially Sustainable Infrastructure, In: R. Rameezdeen, S. Senaratne, Y. G. Sandanayake, 15th Annual Congress of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors, on ‘Cost Management in a World Emerging from Diversity’. Colombo, BEMRU, University of Moratuwa, 2011, 378 - 384.


Researcher : Wong S.C.

Project Title:A multi-period lane-based optimization method for signalized network with explicit consideration of spatial queues
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Optimization theory and technology
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Young Researcher Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Dynamic continuum modeling approach to urban traffic equilibrium problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Reliability-based network design problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2009
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:A dynamic macroscopic modeling approach to pedestrian flows with strategic route choice
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Development of dynamic macroscopic model for road networks
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:01/2013


Project Title:Bicycle injury prevention program in Tuen Mun District
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN, Loo BPY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Drink driving: Impairment of driving performance, injury risk, and effectiveness of countermeasures
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Development of predictive models for disaggregated traffic crashes
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Wong SC

Project Title:A multi-period lane-based optimization method for signalized network with explicit consideration of spatial queues
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Optimization theory and technology
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Young Researcher Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Dynamic continuum modeling approach to urban traffic equilibrium problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Reliability-based network design problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2009
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:A dynamic macroscopic modeling approach to pedestrian flows with strategic route choice
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Development of dynamic macroscopic model for road networks
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:01/2013


Project Title:Bicycle injury prevention program in Tuen Mun District
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN, Loo BPY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Drink driving: Impairment of driving performance, injury risk, and effectiveness of countermeasures
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Development of predictive models for disaggregated traffic crashes
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chen A., Zhou Z., Chootinan P., Ryu S., Yang C. and Wong S.C., Transport network design problem under uncertainty: a review and new developments, Transport Reviews. England, Taylor & Francis, 2011, 31: 743-768.
Du Y.C., Jiang S.C., Sun L.J. and Wong S.C., Modelling the mode choice behaviour of visitors to Expo 2010, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Transport. UK, ICE, 2012, 165: 49-62.
Guo R.Y., Wong S.C., Xia Y.H., Huang H.J., Lam W.H.K. and Choi K., Empirical Evidence for the Look-Ahead Behavior of Pedestrians in Bi-directional Flows, Chinese Physics Letters. 2012, 29: 068901.
Hau T.D., Loo B.P.Y., Wong K.I. and Wong S.C., An estimation of efficient time-varying tolls for cross harbor tunnels in Hong Kong, The Singapore Economic Review. Singapore, World Scientific Publishing, 2011, 56(4): 467-488.
Jiang Y.Q., Wong S.C., Zhang P., Liu R.X., Duan Y.L. and Choi K., Numerical simulation of a continuum model for bi-directional pedestrian flow, Applied Mathematics and Computation. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 218: 6135-6143.
Li S.F., Zhang P. and Wong S.C., Conservation form of Helbing’s fluid dynamic traffic flow model, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition). Berlin, Sprinter-Verlag, 2011, 32: 1109-1118.
Li Y.C., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Tsui K.L., Effects of drink driving on crash risk based on random breath test data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K., Wong S.C. and Sumalee A., Design of a rail transit line for profit maximization in a linear transportation corridor, In: Michael J. Cassidy and Alexander Skabardonis, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences: Papers Selected for the 19th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory. USA, Elsevier, 2011, 17: 82-112.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K., Wong S.C. and Sumalee A., Design of a rail transit line for profit maximization in a linear transportation corridor, Transportation Research Part E. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 48: 50-70.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K., Wong S.C. and Sumalee A., Environmentally Sustainable Toll Design for Congested Road Networks with Uncertain Demand, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2012, 6: 127-155.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Modeling intermodal equilibrium for bimodal transportation system design problems in a linear monocentric city, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 46: 30-49.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., On the allocation of new lines in a competitive transit network with uncertain demand and scale economies, Journal of Advanced Transportation. Wiley, 2011, 45: 233-251.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Optimization of Number of Operators and Allocation of New Lines in an Oligopolistic Transit Market, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2012, 12: 1-20.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design problem: Artificial Bee Colony Approach, Paper presented at INFORMS International Beijing 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Dynamic traffic assignment: model classifications and recent advances in travel choice principles , Central European Journal of Engineering. 2011, 2: 1-18.
Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, In: WY Szeto, SC Wong, NN Sze, The 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies- Transportdynamics, Editor. Hong Kong, 2011.
Szeto W.Y., Li X. and Wong S.C., Road network equilibrium approaches to environmental sustainability, Transport Reviews. 2012, 32: 491-518.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Sumalee A. and Wong S.C., Sustainable Road Network Design Problem with Land Use Transportation Interaction over Time, Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: 4-6 June 2012 on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. 2012.
Wong C.P., Wong S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Development of an intervening opportunities taxi customer search model using GPS data, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.
Wong S.C., Area Editor, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. USA, Taylor & Francis, 2011.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. N.J., U.S.A., IEEE, 2011.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Journal of Advanced Transportation. USA, Wiley, 2011.
Wong S.C., Leung W.L., Chan S.H., Lam W.H.K., Yung N.H.C., Liu C. and Zhang P., Best Paper Award (Editors’ Choice, Outstanding Paper), Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE. USA, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editioral Board, The Open Transportation Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Philadelphia, USA, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, Transportmetrica. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board , Journal of Asian Transportation Research Society. Thailand, ATRANS, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development. New York, ASCE, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Central European Journal of Engineering. Poland, Versita, co-published with Springer Verlag, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. United Kingdom, Inderscience Publishers, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Philadelphia, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. Amsterdam, Elsevier Publishing Service, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Open Environmental Sciences. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Numerical Methods Journal. Bentham Science Publishers, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Urban Studies Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transport Reviews. London, Taylor & Francis, 2011.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Pergamon Press, 2011.
Xie S. and Wong S.C., Bi-directional pedestrian stream model, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.
Xie S. and Wong S.C., Bi-directional pedestrian stream model, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow, 28 September – 1 October. Moscow, Russia, 2011.
Xiong T., Zhang P., Wong S.C., Shu C.W. and Zhang M., A macroscopic approach to the lane formation phenomenon in pedestrian counter flow, Chinese Physics Letters. Beijing, China, Chinese Physical Society, 2011, 28: 108901.
Yang T., Yang H., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Calibration studies of taxi services in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 2011, 663-669.
Zhang P., Wu C.X. and Wong S.C., A semi-discrete model and its approach to a solution for a wide moving jam in traffic flow, Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 2012, 391: 456-463.
Zhang P., Jian X.X., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Potential field cellular automata model for pedestrian flow, Physical Review E. USA, American Physical Society, 2012, 85: 021119.


Researcher : Wu H

List of Research Outputs

Wu H. and Ng T.S.T., A multi-objective optimization model for sustainable building design using genetic algorithms and fuzzy set theory, In: M.A. Lees, Proceedings: CIB International Conference of W055, W065, W089, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, June 26-29, Montreal, Canada. 2012, 11 pages.


Researcher : Wu J

List of Research Outputs

Wu J., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Soo K.L., Regulative measures addressing payment problems in the construction industry: a calculative understanding of their potential outcomes based on gametric models, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Reston, USA, Americam Society of Civil Engineers, 2011, 137, No. 8: 566-573.


Researcher : Wu Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Wu Y., Advancing representation of hydrologic processes in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) through integration of the TOPographic MODEL (TOPMODEL) features, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2012, 420-421: 319-328.
Wu Y. and Chen J., An Operation-based Scheme for a Multiyear and Multipurpose Reservoir to Enhance Macro-scale Hydrologic Models, Journal of Hydrometeorology. 2012, 13: 270-283.
Wu Y., Liu S. and Chen J., Urbanization eases water crisis in China, Environmental Development, Environmental Development. Elsevier, 2012, 2: 142-144.


Researcher : Xiao F

List of Research Outputs

Zhong R., Zhang X., Xiao F. and Li X.Y., Effects of humic acid on recoverability and fractal structure of alum-kaolin flocs, J Environmental Sciences-China. 2011, 23: 731-737.


Researcher : Xie H

List of Research Outputs

Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Xie H., Value-Cost Tradeoffs in Developing Socially Sustainable Infrastructure, In: R. Rameezdeen, S. Senaratne, Y. G. Sandanayake, 15th Annual Congress of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors, on ‘Cost Management in a World Emerging from Diversity’. Colombo, BEMRU, University of Moratuwa, 2011, 378 - 384.


Researcher : Xie S

List of Research Outputs

Xie S. and Wong S.C., Bi-directional pedestrian stream model, Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 17-20 December. Hong Kong, 2011.
Xie S. and Wong S.C., Bi-directional pedestrian stream model, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow, 28 September – 1 October. Moscow, Russia, 2011.


Researcher : Xu Q

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Xu Q. and Peart M.R., Evaluation of storm direct runoff at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.
Chen J., Xu Q., Peart M.R. and Bellie S., Evolution of storm direct runoff recorded at a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, AOGS2011.
Xu Q. and Chen J., An update to Topmodel: incorporation of soil and land use spatial variations, AGU 2011 Fall Meeting. 2011.


Researcher : Yan RWM

Project Title:Numerical analysis of the onset and propagation of shear band in bonded granular materials
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2009
Completion Date:02/2012


Project Title:Experimental and numerical study of localization failure of cemented sands
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Applications of Bayesian inference in pile set-up and rock blasting
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:07/2012


Project Title:Experimental and numerical study of localization failure of bonded sands
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Chiu A.C.F., Yan R.W.M. and Yuen K.V., Reliability analysis of soil-water characteristics curve and its application to slope stability analysis, Engineering geology. 2012, 135-136: 83-91.
Leung T.Y.F., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Hau C.H., Pull-out Resistance of Selected Native Plants in Hong Kong, The 1st International Conference on Geotechnique, Construction Materials and Environment. Japan, 2011, 2: 589-592.
Leung T.Y.F., Hau C.H., Tham L.G. and Yan R.W.M., Resistance of soil-root system of selected native plants In Hong Kong, The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.
Yan R.W.M. and Dong J.J., Effect of particle grading on the response of an idealized granular assemblage., International Journal of Geomechanics. ASCE, 2011, 11(4): 276-285.
Yan R.W.M., Invited Lecture: Geotechnical Testing and Monitoring, University of Macau. 2011.
Yan R.W.M. and Li X.S., Mechanical response of a medium-fine-grained decomposed granite in Hong Kong, Engineering Geology . 2012, 129-130: 1-8.


Researcher : Yan S

List of Research Outputs

Yan S. and Young B., Bearing Factors for Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 126-142.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connection Tests of Light Gauge Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures. 2012, 846-855.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part I: Steady State Tests, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 234-243.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part II: Transient State Tests, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 228-233.
Yan S. and Young B., Single Shear Bolted Connections of Light Gauge Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 143-150.
Yan S. and Young B., Tests of Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part I: Steady State Tests, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(10): 1320-1333.
Yan S. and Young B., Tests of Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part II: Transient State Tests, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(10): 1334-1340.


Researcher : Yang J

Project Title:Identification of Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Effects on Soil Liquefaction
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2006-2007
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Investigation of the Role of Fine Particles in Flow Liquefaction of Sands
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:Constrained modulus and damping factor for modeling vertical ground motions
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Engineering)
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Measurement and interpretation of shear waves in dry and wet sand for small strain stiffness
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011


Project Title:Constrained modulus and damping factor for modeling vertical ground motions
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:XV EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SOIL MECHANICS AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Laboratory measurement of shear stiffness of decomposed granite
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Exploring the influence of particle characteristics on the mechanical behaviour of granular materials at small strain
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Gu X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of shear stiffness of decomposed granite, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Athens, Greece. 2011.
Li C., Yang J. and Yung S., Ground response analysis and performance-based design, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Performance-based Design in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Taormina, Italy. 2012.
Wang Z., Shen S. and Yang J., Estimation of the diameter of jet-grouted column based on turbulent kinematic flow theory, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing, New Orleans, USA. 2012.
Yang J. and Smith S.T., An experimental investigation on strengthening single-bolted timber joints with externally bonded CFRP composites, In: Whysall, Halliwell, Mottram, Fifth International Conference on Composites in Construction, ACIC 2011, Warwick University, UK, 6-8 September 2011. UK, NetComposites Limited, 59-70.
Yang J. and Wei L., Collapse of loose sands with addition of fines, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Seoul. 2011.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic behaviour and resistance of saturated sand under non-symmetrical loading conditions, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(1): 59-74.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(12): 1275-1285.
Yang J. and Dai B., DEM analysis of soil fabric effects on behaviour of sand: Discussion, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(8): 715-719.
Yang J., Smith S.T. and Feng P., Influence of test configuration on the interfacial behaviour of FRP-to-metal bonds, In: Ueda, Third Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2012, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 2-4 February 2012.. IIFC and JCI, 2012, CD Rom.
Yang J. and Dai B., Is the quasi-steady state a real behaviour: a micromechanical perspective: Reply to Discussion, Géotechnique. 2012, 62(5): 466-468.
Yang J., New developments and technologies for deep foundations, Invited Talk at the Tall Buildings Asia 2011 conference . 2011.
Yang J. and Mu F., Relating the maximum radial stress on pile shaft to pile base resistance, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(12): 1087-1092.
Yang Z., Yang J. and Wang L., On the influence of inter-particle friction and dilatancy in granular materials: a numerical analysis, Granular Matter. 2012, 14(3): 433-447.
Yu F. and Yang J., Improved evaluation of interface friction on steel pipe pile in sand, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. 2012, 26(2): 170-179.
Yu F. and Yang J., Installation load and working capacity of jacked piles: some experiences in China, Proceedings of the 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.


Researcher : Yang J

List of Research Outputs

Gu X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of shear stiffness of decomposed granite, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Athens, Greece. 2011.
Li C., Yang J. and Yung S., Ground response analysis and performance-based design, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Performance-based Design in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Taormina, Italy. 2012.
Wang Z., Shen S. and Yang J., Estimation of the diameter of jet-grouted column based on turbulent kinematic flow theory, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing, New Orleans, USA. 2012.
Yang J. and Smith S.T., An experimental investigation on strengthening single-bolted timber joints with externally bonded CFRP composites, In: Whysall, Halliwell, Mottram, Fifth International Conference on Composites in Construction, ACIC 2011, Warwick University, UK, 6-8 September 2011. UK, NetComposites Limited, 59-70.
Yang J. and Wei L., Collapse of loose sands with addition of fines, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, Seoul. 2011.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic behaviour and resistance of saturated sand under non-symmetrical loading conditions, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(1): 59-74.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(12): 1275-1285.
Yang J. and Dai B., DEM analysis of soil fabric effects on behaviour of sand: Discussion, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(8): 715-719.
Yang J., Smith S.T. and Feng P., Influence of test configuration on the interfacial behaviour of FRP-to-metal bonds, In: Ueda, Third Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2012, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 2-4 February 2012.. IIFC and JCI, 2012, CD Rom.
Yang J. and Dai B., Is the quasi-steady state a real behaviour: a micromechanical perspective: Reply to Discussion, Géotechnique. 2012, 62(5): 466-468.
Yang J., New developments and technologies for deep foundations, Invited Talk at the Tall Buildings Asia 2011 conference . 2011.
Yang J. and Mu F., Relating the maximum radial stress on pile shaft to pile base resistance, Géotechnique. 2011, 61(12): 1087-1092.
Yang Z., Yang J. and Wang L., On the influence of inter-particle friction and dilatancy in granular materials: a numerical analysis, Granular Matter. 2012, 14(3): 433-447.
Yu F. and Yang J., Improved evaluation of interface friction on steel pipe pile in sand, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. 2012, 26(2): 170-179.
Yu F. and Yang J., Installation load and working capacity of jacked piles: some experiences in China, Proceedings of the 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.


Researcher : Yang Y

List of Research Outputs

Yang Y., Kumaraswamy M.M., Pam H.J. and Mahesh G., Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology to Assess Validity and Credibility of Models for Bridge Maintenance Management System Development, Journal of Management in Engineering. 2011, 27 (3): 149-158.
Yang Y., Zhang T., Zhang X., Liang D.W., Zhang M., Gao D.W., Zhu H.G., Huang Q.G. and Fang H.H.P., Quantification and characterization of beta-lactam resistance genes in 15 sewage treatment plants from East Asia and North America, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011.
Yang Y. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Towards life-cycle focused infrastructure maintenance for concrete bridges, Facilities. UK, Emerald, 2011, 29, No. 13/14: 577-590.


Researcher : Yeung AT

Project Title:Field study of ground vibration induced by percussion piling
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:03/2004


Project Title:Application of Grid-based Tactile Pressure Sensors in Geotechnical Modeling of Soil Nails and Pile Groups
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005


Project Title:2007 Landslide Symposium Public Awareness and Participation in Reduction of Landslide Risk - Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2007


Project Title:2012 Geo-Congress: State of the art and practice in geotechnical engineering Use of critic acid industrial wastewater to enhance electrochemical remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay Thermal resistivity and moisture migration of soil and cable trench backfill
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2012


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Yeung ATC

Project Title:Field study of ground vibration induced by percussion piling
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:03/2004


Project Title:Application of Grid-based Tactile Pressure Sensors in Geotechnical Modeling of Soil Nails and Pile Groups
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005


Project Title:2007 Landslide Symposium Public Awareness and Participation in Reduction of Landslide Risk - Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2007


Project Title:2012 Geo-Congress: State of the art and practice in geotechnical engineering Use of critic acid industrial wastewater to enhance electrochemical remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay Thermal resistivity and moisture migration of soil and cable trench backfill
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2012


List of Research Outputs

Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Desorption of cadmium from a natural Shanghai clay using citric acid industrial wastewater, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 191(1-3): 144-149.
Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Use of critic acid industrial wastewater to enhance electrochemical remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay, In: R.D. Hryciw, A. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, and N. Yesiller, GeoCongress 2012, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2012, 3995-4004.
Li Y., Chan L.S., Yeung A.T.C. and Xiang X., Effects of test conditions on shear behaviour of composite soil , Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. U.K., ICE, 2011.
Yeung A.T.C., A new future for engineering licensure – ASCE's strategic initiative on 'Raise the Bar', 1st International Meeting on "The role of the civil engineer in shaping the future: Challenges and opportunities" jointly organized by the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE), the Association of Civil Engineers (SPME), and the ASCE Hellenic Section, Athens. 2012.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., A review on techniques to enhance electrochemical remediation of contaminated soils, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2011, 195: 11-29.
Yeung A.T.C., Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal. 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Hong Kong: A smart city?, International Roundtable Discussion Forum on "Smart City", Centennial Meeting of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering. Chungli, Taiwan, 2011.
Yeung A.T.C., Au A.S.K. and Lam T.H., Numerical simulation of pressure-controlled cavity expansion process in clay at constant volumetric expansion rate , Géotechnique. 2012, 62(4): 353-357.
Yeung A.T.C., Snapshots and trends of PPP in Hong Kong, International Roundtable Meeting on "PPP Policy, Guidelines, and Project Implementation" of the 2011 Japan Society of Civil Engineers Annual Meeting. Matsuya, Japan, 2011.
Yeung A.T.C., Sustainability of civil engineering human resources development, Proceedings of International Seminar & First Convocation. The Institution of Civil Engineers (India), 2011, 40-49.
Yeung A.T.C., Sustainability of civil engineering human resources development, the International Seminar on "Approach to Sustainable Futuristic Infrastructure" organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (India) on the occasion of Engineers’ Day Celebrations. New Delhi, India, 2011.
Yeung A.T.C., The Open Waste Management Journal. 2012.
Yeung A.T.C. and Morris D.V., Thermal resistivity and moisture migration of soil and cable trench backfill, In: R.D. Hryciw, A. Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, and N. Yesiller, GeoCongress 2012, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 225. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2012, 4495-4504.
Yeung A.T.C. and Gu Y., Use of chelating agents in electrochemical remediation of contaminated soil, In: Daniel C.W. Tsang, Irene M.C. Lo, and Rao Y. Surampalli, Chelating Agents for Land Decontamination Technologies. Reston, Virginia, ASCE Press, 2012, 212-280.
Yeung A.T.C., Vision 2025 - Engineering leadership for sustainability, 15th Planning Committee Meeting of the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council. New Delhi, India, 2011.
Yeung A.T.C., 超級認人機、黑工必現形, In: 洪仰三、霍偉棟、徐力、劉暢, 工程.新知.交流. Hong Kong, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, 2012, 75-78.
Zhu H.-.H., Yin J.-.H., Yeung A.T.C. and Jin W., Field pullout testing and performance evaluation of GFRP soil nails, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(7): 633-642.


Researcher : Yim WWS

List of Research Outputs

Yu F., Zong Y., Lloyd J.M., Leng M.J., Switzer A.D., Yim W.W.S. and Huang G., Mid-Holocene variability of the East Asian monsoon based on bulk organic δ13C and C/N records from the Pearl River estuary, southern China, The Holocene. 2012, 22: 705-715.


Researcher : Young B

Project Title:Structural behaviour of cold-formed steel columns and frames at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Strengthening of cold-formed stainless steel tubular members subjected to web crippling
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Fibre-Reinforced Polymer strengthened aluminium sections subjected to web crippling
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2011-12
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:The 6th International Conference on Thin Walled Structures Web Crippling Strengths of High Strength Aluminum Alloy Tubes with Perforated webs under ITF Loading Condition
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2011
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Investigation of cold-formed steel built-up sections with web and edge stiffeners
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Numerical investigation of concrete-filled cold-formed steel structural members in fire
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ashraf M. and Young B., Design Formulations for Non-welded and Welded Aluminium Columns using Continuous Strength Method, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 33(12): 3197-3207.
Feng R. and Young B., Design of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 188-202.
Feng R. and Young B., Finite Element Analysis of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular T-Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 391-397.
Feng R. and Young B., Numerical Investigation of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-Joints at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin Walled Structures. 2011, 489-496.
Guo X., Su K.L. and Young B., Numerical investigation of the bilinear softening law in the cohesive crack model for normal-strength and high-strength concrete, Advances in Structural Engineering. Daejeon, South Korea, Techno-Press, 2012, 15(3): 373-387.
Huang Y. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Concentrically Loaded Compression Members, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures (Keynote Paper). 2011, 39-50.
Huang Y. and Young B., Material Properties of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Sections, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 54: 72-81.
Huang Y. and Young B., Pin-ended Column Tests of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 603-610.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., FRP Strengthened Aluminium Tubular Sections Subjected to Web Crippling, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(11): 1392-1403.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., FRP Strengthening of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Hollow Section subjected to End Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures. 2012, 254-262.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with CFRP Plate subjected to Web Crippling, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Progress in Structures. 2012, 166-169: 1644-1656.
Islam S...M...Z. and Young B., Slenderness Effects on CFRP Strengthening of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members subjected to Concentrated End Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 85-91.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Channel Sections with Offset Web Holes Subjected to Interior-Two-Flange Loading, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 50(1): 76-86.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Mechanical properties of pultruded carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates at elevated temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 33(7): 2154-2161.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Proposed ultimate strength equation for pultruded CFRP plates in fire, In: Monti, Sixth International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2012, Rome, Italy, 13-15 June 2012.. 2012.
Wang K., Young B. and Smith S.T., Ultimate Strength Equation for Pultruded CFRP Plates in Fire, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. 2012.
Yan S. and Young B., Bearing Factors for Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 126-142.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connection Tests of Light Gauge Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures. 2012, 846-855.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part I: Steady State Tests, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 234-243.
Yan S. and Young B., Screwed Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part II: Transient State Tests, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 35(2): 228-233.
Yan S. and Young B., Single Shear Bolted Connections of Light Gauge Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures. 2011, 143-150.
Yan S. and Young B., Tests of Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part I: Steady State Tests, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(10): 1320-1333.
Yan S. and Young B., Tests of Single Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels at Elevated Temperatures ― Part II: Transient State Tests, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011, 49(10): 1334-1340.
Young B., Ellobody E.A.F.M. and Hu T.W.C., 3D Visualization of Structures using Finite-Element Analysis in Teaching, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice, ASCE. 2012, 138(2): 131-138.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2011.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2011.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of ICE Structures and Buildings. 2011.
Young B., Editorial Board, Thin-Walled Structures. Elsevier, 2011.
Zhang J. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 245-252.
Zhang J. and Young B., Compression Tests of Cold-formed Steel I-shaped Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 1-11.
Zhou F., Peng H. and Young B., Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular Flexural Members, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Steel Structures. 2011, 838-845.
Zhou F. and Young B., Numerical Analysis and Design of Concrete-filled Aluminum Circular Hollow Section Columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 50(1): 45-55.
Zhou F. and Young B., Numerical Study on Concrete-filled Aluminium Circular Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering. 2012, 212-213.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Strengths of High Strength Aluminum Alloy Tubes with Perforated Webs under ITF Loading Condition, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 281-288.
Zhou F., Young B. and Lam H.C., Welded Aluminum Alloy Plate Girders Subjected to Shear Force, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2012, 8(1): 71-94.
Zhu J. and Young B., Cold-formed-steel Oval Hollow Sections under Axial Compression, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(7): 719-727.
Zhu J. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Steel Oval Hollow Section Columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2012, 71(4): 26-37.


Researcher : Yu D

Project Title:16th IAHR-APD 2008 and ISHS-IAHR MODELLING OF DENSE JET IN CO-FLOW AND COUNTER FLOW
Investigator(s):Yu D
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2008


List of Research Outputs

Lai C.H.A., Yu D. and Lee J.H.W., Mixing of rosette buoyant jet groups, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE . 2011, 137, 787: 17 pp.


Researcher : Yu F

List of Research Outputs

Yu F. and Yang J., Improved evaluation of interface friction on steel pipe pile in sand, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. 2012, 26(2): 170-179.
Yu F. and Yang J., Installation load and working capacity of jacked piles: some experiences in China, Proceedings of the 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. 2011.


Researcher : Yue QZQ

Project Title:Focal Mechanism of 8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12, 2008
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2009
Completion Date:09/2011


Project Title:Laboratory experimental studies on mechanical behaviour of rocks due to injection of greenhouse gas
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:12th International Congress on Rock Mechanics Design, construction and mechanical behavior of relics of complete large Longyou rock caverns carved in argillaceous siltstone ground
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2011
Completion Date:10/2011


List of Research Outputs

Gao W., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Li A.G., Discussion on the application of automatic drilling process monitoring in site investigation, Geotechnical Investigation & Surveying. 2012, 40: 27-32.
QI S.W., Wu F.Q., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Liu C.L., Characteristics and mechanism of deep weathering of argillaceous limestones at Fengjie County, Three Gorges Region, Central China, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 2011, 71(1): 285-295.
Xiao H.T., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Zhao X.M., A generalized Kelvin solution based method for analyzing elastic fields in heterogeneous rocks due to reservoir water impoundment, Computers & Geosciences. 2012, 43: 126-136.
Xiao H.T. and Yue Q.Z.Q., New Boundary Element Analysis of Fracture Mechanics in Functionally Graded Materials, 梯度材料断裂力学的新型边界元分析, Beijing, Higher Education Press, 2011, 278.
Xiao H.T. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Stresses and displacements in functionally graded materials of semi-infinite extent induced by rectangular loadings, Materials. 2012, 5: 210-226.
Yang W.W., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Tham L.G., Automatic Monitoring of Inserting or Retrieving SPT Rods in Drillhole, Geotechnical Testing Journal. 2012, 35: 420-436.
Yang Z.F., Zhang L.Q., Yue Q.Z.Q., Zhang Z.J., Yang T.Y., Lin X.J., Tao K.J. and Zhu J.W., Waterproof of rock joint with lead strip for splitting tuff sheet in ancient China quarrying caverns, Science China-Technological Sciences. 2012, 55: 960-969.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 97. Mega Earthquakes - Impacts, Cause and Predictions, Seminar (second times) jointly organized by HKIEs’ EVD, CVD, AMC & YMC, Engineers Australia Hong Kong Chapter, and the China Universities (HK) Alumni – Engineers Division, May 24, 2012 (Evening), Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2012.
Yue Q.Z.Q., A possible tensile force and energy source causing rock burst, pressure bump, mine earthquake, rock split, zonal disintegration and large deformation in rock excavations at deep undergrounds with high in-situ stresses, 深部工程岩爆、冲击地压、矿震、洞壁劈裂、围岩分 区破裂和巷道大变形的一个可能共同力源和能源 ---岩石微量密封气体膨胀能 (简述), News Journal of China Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 《岩石力学与工程动态》——2012年第1期(总第97期), 2012.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Excellent paper award, the 2011 Annual Congress of the Geological Society of China. 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Experience on Landslide Control in Hong Kong and Establishment and Implementation of Slope Design Code, Workshop on Slope Stability and Landslide Control (SLOPE 2012), Bandung, April 27, 2012. Bandung, Indonesia, 2012.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Geological and Geohazard Comparisons between the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake and the 921 Chichi Earthquake and Their Common Mechanism, 四川汶川地震与台湾集集地震的地震地质灾难对比和一个共同成因, The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 13-15 July, 2011, HKPU, Hong Kong, China. 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Investigation and Significance of Natural Hazards in Indonesia, 印度尼西亚的地质灾害考察和特殊意义, In: MENG Xian-lai, Proceedings of Papers and/or Abstracts of the 2011 Annual Conference of Geological Society of China. Beijing, Editor-in-Chief: MENG Xian-lai, Nov. 3-5, 2011. . 《中国地质学会2011年学术年会论文摘要汇编》,主编:孟宪来,2011年11月3-5日, Beijing, 2011, 573-574.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Landslide Prevention in Hong Kong, Department of Civil Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, Indonesia, July 6, 2011 . 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 368. 避风水之灾 工程科学造福社会, Metro Daily. 都市日报, Hong Kong, 2012.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On an unknown and unused deterministic precursor possibly one to one corresponding to earthquake , 论一种人们尚未认识和应用的可能与地震一一对应、确定性的前兆异常 , In: TAO Jia-Qu 陶家渠, Proceedings of Symposium of Earthquake Genesis and Prediction in Continents, Wuhan, China, . 大陆地震成因与强震预测:武汉-2010年学术研讨会论文集, Beijing, 2012, 101-105.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On an unknown and unused deterministic precursor possibly one to one corresponding to the occurrence of damaging earthquakes (Abstract), Proceedings of the Second IAA Workshop on Coordination and Cooperation for Global Environmental Impact, September 2-3, 2011, Beijing, China. 2011, 39 & 17.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On an unknown and unused deterministic precursor possibly one to one corresponding to the occurrence of damaging earthquakes, 论一种人们尚未认识和应用的可能与地震发生一一对应、确定性的前兆异常 , Proceedings of the Second IAA Workshop on Coordination and Cooperation for Global Environmental Impact, September 2-3, 2011, Beijing, China. 2011, 39.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On an unknown and unused deterministic precursor possibly one to one corresponding to the occurrence of damaging earthquakes, Second IAA Workshop on Coordination and Cooperation for Global Environmental Impact, September 2-3, 2011, Beijing, China. 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Outstanding Award, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering of China Rock Mechanics and Engineering Society . 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., The 2008 Sicuan (Wenchuan) Earthquake and Its Cause of Compressed Natural Gas, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, Indonesia, July 1, 2011. 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., The cause and mechanism of earthquakes by extremely compressed natural gas in deep fault zones of the crust, 地壳深部断裂带极高压天然气的地震成因机理, In: TAO Jia-Qu 陶家渠, Proceedings of Symposium of Earthquake Genesis and Prediction in Continents, Wuhan, China, Nov. 5-6, 2010. 大陆地震成因与强震预测:武汉-2010年学术研讨会论文集, Beijing, 2012, 94-100.
Yue Q.Z.Q., What Can Be Learnt from Eruptions of Mt Sginmoe Volcano before and after Tōhoku 9.0 Earthquake on March 11, 2011, , Department of Geoscience, Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane, Japan, June 22, 2012. 2012.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 印度尼西亚的自然灾害考察和特殊意义, 《第六届全国灾害链学术研讨会》, 2011年8月17日, 北京(特邀), 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 印度尼西亚的地质考察和特殊意义, 《2011全国工程地质大会》, 2011年8月4日, 西宁, 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 地震的深部断裂-高压天然气成因理论, 香山科学会议第388次学术讨论会“中国强震预测与地球系统科学”,北京,2010年11月23-25日, 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 岩土工程原位测试的新技术、新方法、新发现和新机遇, 黑龙江科技学院, 2011年8月27日下午,哈尔滨, 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 原始创新研究、SCI论文撰写和科技英文演讲的经验和方法, 黑龙江科技学院, 2011年8月27日上午,哈尔滨, 2011.
Yue Q.Z.Q., 印度尼西亚的自然灾害考察和特殊意义, ,《全国力学大会-2011 暨钱学森诞辰100周年纪念大会》地球动力学分会场, 2011年8月22日下午, 哈尔滨, 2011.


Researcher : Zeng Y

List of Research Outputs

Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Zeng Y., Au F.T.K. and Leung C.Y.C., Analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, IES Journal Part A: Civil & Structural Engineering. Singapore, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, 2012, 5(1): 1-15.
Zeng Y., Leung C.Y.C. and Au F.T.K., Finite element analysis of in-situ stitches in precast concrete segmental bridges, Proceedings of The 2011 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM’11+), Seoul, Korea, 18-22 September, 2011. Seoul, Korea, 1563-1572.


Researcher : Zhang H

List of Research Outputs

Smith S.T. and Zhang H., Anchorage of FRP-to-concrete bonds with dry and impregnated FRP anchors, In: Fam, Green, Wight, Sixth International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures, ACMBS-VI, Kingston, Canada, 22-25 May 2012.. Canada, 2012, CD Rom.
Zhang H. and Smith S.T., FRP-to-concrete joint assemblages anchored with multiple FRP anchors, Composite Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 94(2): 403-413.
Zhang H. and Smith S.T., Influence of anchor embedment angle on the strength and behaviour of FRP-to-concrete joints anchored with FRP anchors, In: Whysall, Halliwell, Mottram, Fifth International Conference on Composites in Construction, ACIC 2011, Warwick University, UK, 6-8 September 2011.. UK, NetComposites Limited, 2011, 204-213.


Researcher : Zhang J

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Assessing the feasibility of PPPPs for post-disaster reconstruction, 2011 Nationwide Civil Engineering PhD Academic Forum on “Civil engineering sustainable development and disaster prevention". China, China Civil Engineering Society, Education Work Committee, 2011.
Zhang J. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 245-252.
Zhang J. and Young B., Compression Tests of Cold-formed Steel I-shaped Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 1-11.
Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


Researcher : Zhang J

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Assessing the feasibility of PPPPs for post-disaster reconstruction, 2011 Nationwide Civil Engineering PhD Academic Forum on “Civil engineering sustainable development and disaster prevention". China, China Civil Engineering Society, Education Work Committee, 2011.
Zhang J. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 245-252.
Zhang J. and Young B., Compression Tests of Cold-formed Steel I-shaped Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 1-11.
Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


Researcher : Zhang J

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Assessing the feasibility of PPPPs for post-disaster reconstruction, 2011 Nationwide Civil Engineering PhD Academic Forum on “Civil engineering sustainable development and disaster prevention". China, China Civil Engineering Society, Education Work Committee, 2011.
Zhang J. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 245-252.
Zhang J. and Young B., Compression Tests of Cold-formed Steel I-shaped Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 1-11.
Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


Researcher : Zhang J

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Lou P., Li J., Jiang R., Zhang J., Leung C.Y.C., Lee P.K.K., Lee J.H., Wong K.Y. and Chan H.Y., Simulation of Vibrations of Ting Kau Bridge due to Vehicular Loading from Measurements, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal. Korea, Techno-Press, 2011, 40(4): 471-488.
Lee J.H., Lee B.S., Au F.T.K., Zhang J. and Zeng Y., Vibrational and dynamic analysis of C60 and C30 fullerenes using FEM, Computational Materials Science. New York, Elsevier, 2012, 56: 131-140.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Zhang J., Applying Z-score model to distinguish insolvent construction companies in China, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2011, 35(4): 599-607.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Assessing the feasibility of PPPPs for post-disaster reconstruction, 2011 Nationwide Civil Engineering PhD Academic Forum on “Civil engineering sustainable development and disaster prevention". China, China Civil Engineering Society, Education Work Committee, 2011.
Zhang J. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 245-252.
Zhang J. and Young B., Compression Tests of Cold-formed Steel I-shaped Open Sections with Edge and Web Stiffeners, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 52: 1-11.
Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


Researcher : Zhang T

Project Title:Partial nitrification from ammonia to nitrite by enriched ammonia-oxidizing Archaea in sewage
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2008
Completion Date:05/2012


Project Title:Biodegradation/Biotransformation and Adsorption of Antibiotics in Sewage and Sludge Treatment Processes
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Analysis of microbial community
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Nishihara Hong Kong Company Limited
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:Develop Rapid Quantification Kit for Assimilable Organic Carbon in Drinking Water
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Concentrations and Fate of Personal Care Products in Activated Sludge Process
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2010
Completion Date:10/2011


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Quantification of antibiotic residues and microbial antibiotic-resistant genes in fish ponds and marine culture zones of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Removal Mechanisms of Personal Care Products in Activated Sludge and Anaerobic Digestion Processes
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Antibiotics resistance genes in sewage treatment plants and their degradation in anaerobic digestion
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2012


Project Title:Fates of Antibiotics Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Sewage Treatment Plants
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Exploring biodegradation genes for pollutants using high-throughput sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chao Y.Q. and Zhang T., Optimization of fixation methods for observation of bacterial cell morphology and surface ultrastructures by atomic force microscopy, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011, 92(2): 381-92.
Chao Y.Q. and Zhang T., Probing roles of lipopolysaccharide, type 1 fimbria, and colanic acid in the attachment of Escherichia coli strains on inert surfaces, Langmuir. 2011, 27(18): 11545-53.
Guo F. and Zhang T., Profiling bulking and foaming bacteria in activated sludge by high throughput sequencing, Water Res. 2012, 46(8): 2772-82.
Li R.Y., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Application of molecular techniques on heterotrophic hydrogen production research, Bioresour Technol. 2011, 102(18): 8445-8456.
Lu X., Li B., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Enhanced anoxic bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated sediment, Bioresour Technol. 2012, 104: 51-8.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2011/001490; filed on 09 January 2012). 2012.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface, U.S. Patent pending (Application No. 13/217,837; filed on 09 August 2011). 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Wang X. and Zhang T., Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology, The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival (5-13 November 2011). Science Park, Hong Kong. 2011.
Shih K., Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Wang X., Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes, Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (1-3 July 2011). Times Square, Hong Kong. 2011.
Yang Y., Zhang T., Zhang X., Liang D.W., Zhang M., Gao D.W., Zhu H.G., Huang Q.G. and Fang H.H.P., Quantification and characterization of beta-lactam resistance genes in 15 sewage treatment plants from East Asia and North America, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011.
Ye L. and Zhang T., Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria Dominates Over Ammonia-Oxidizing Archaea in a Saline Nitrification Reactor Under Low DO and High Nitrogen Loading, Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 2011, 108(11): 2544-2552.
Ye L., Shao M., Zhang T., Tong A.H.Y. and Lok S., Analysis of the bacterial community in a laboratory-scale nitrification reactor and a wastewater treatment plant by 454-pyrosequencing, Water Res. 2011, 45(15): 4390-4398.
Ye L. and Zhang T., Bacterial communities in different sections of a municipal wastewater treatment plant revealed by 16S rDNA 454 pyrosequencing, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2012.
Ye L. and Zhang T., Pathogenic Bacteria in Sewage Treatment Plants as Revealed by 454 Pyrosequencing, Environmental Science & Technology. 2011, 45(17): 7173-7179.
Yu K. and Zhang T., Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis of microbial community structure and gene expression of activated sludge, PLoS One. 2012, 7(5): e38183.
Zhang T., Shao M. and Ye L., 454 Pyrosequencing reveals bacterial diversity of activated sludge from 14 sewage treatment plants, ISME J. 2012, 6(6): 1137-47.
Zhang T., Advance in Biological Chemistry, 2012.
Zhang T., Ye L., Tong A.H.Y., Shao M. and Lok S., Ammonia-oxidizing archaea and ammonia-oxidizing bacteria in six full-scale wastewater treatment bioreactors, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011, 91(4): 1215-25.
Zhang T., Frontiers in Antimicrobials, Resistance and Chemotherapy , 2012.
Zhang T., ISRN Chemical Engineering, 2012.
Zhang T., Metagenomic analysis and cellulose-degrading genes prediction of a thermophilic anaerobic consortia, Asia High-Technology Network for BioHydrogen Workshop, Osaka University, Japan, February 5 -7, 2012. . 2012.
Zhang T., Metagenomics of anaerobic digestion, 2012 Biofuel Workshop, Taibei, Taiwan, May 24-25, 2012. . 2012.
Zhang T., Zhang X. and Ye L., Plasmid metagenome reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in activated sludge, PLoS One. 2011, 6(10): e26041.


Researcher : Zhang X

Project Title:Occurrence, abundance and diversity of tetracycline resistance genes in sewage treatment plants
Investigator(s):Zhang X, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2010
Completion Date:08/2011


Project Title:Gordon Research Conference on Catchment Science: Interactions of Hydrology, Biology & Geochemistry Class 1 integronase gene and tetracycline resistance genes tetA and tetC in different water environments of Jiangsu Province, China
Investigator(s):Zhang X
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2011
Completion Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Yang Y., Zhang T., Zhang X., Liang D.W., Zhang M., Gao D.W., Zhu H.G., Huang Q.G. and Fang H.H.P., Quantification and characterization of beta-lactam resistance genes in 15 sewage treatment plants from East Asia and North America, Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2011.
Zhang T., Zhang X. and Ye L., Plasmid metagenome reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in activated sludge, PLoS One. 2011, 6(10): e26041.


Researcher : Zhong R

List of Research Outputs

Zhong R., Zhang X., Xiao F. and Li X.Y., Effects of humic acid on recoverability and fractal structure of alum-kaolin flocs, J Environmental Sciences-China. 2011, 23: 731-737.


Researcher : Zhou F

List of Research Outputs

Zhou F., Peng H. and Young B., Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular Flexural Members, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Steel Structures. 2011, 838-845.
Zhou F. and Young B., Numerical Analysis and Design of Concrete-filled Aluminum Circular Hollow Section Columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 50(1): 45-55.
Zhou F. and Young B., Numerical Study on Concrete-filled Aluminium Circular Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering. 2012, 212-213.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Strengths of High Strength Aluminum Alloy Tubes with Perforated Webs under ITF Loading Condition, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thin-walled Structures. 2011, 281-288.
Zhou F., Young B. and Lam H.C., Welded Aluminum Alloy Plate Girders Subjected to Shear Force, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2012, 8(1): 71-94.


Researcher : Zhou J

List of Research Outputs

Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Concurrent flexural strength and deformability design high-performance concrete beams, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. 2011, 40(4): 541-562.
Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Limited deformability design of high-strength concrete beams in low to moderate seismicity regions, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. 2011, 17(3): 409-423.
Ho J.C.M. and Zhou J., Minimum deformability design of high-strength concrete beams in non-seismic regions, Computers and Concrete. 2011, accepted.


Researcher : Zhu J

List of Research Outputs

Zhu J. and Young B., Cold-formed-steel Oval Hollow Sections under Axial Compression, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. 2011, 137(7): 719-727.
Zhu J. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Steel Oval Hollow Section Columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2012, 71(4): 26-37.


Researcher : Zou W

List of Research Outputs

Zou W., Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Developing Sustainable Relationships through Public Private People Partnership (4P) Projects, World Construction Symposium. Sri Lanka, CIB W107 and University of Moratuwa, 2012, 452-459.


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