DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING



Researcher : Alderighi M
List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Pianigiani C., Alderighi M. and Pagliara S., To learn the nature and to understand natural river patterns, meandering or braided: A case study of the Amazon River, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.


Researcher : Arshadnejad S
List of Research Outputs

Arshadnejad S., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and ZHOU J., An empirical approach to introduce the relationship between blast-induced vibration and rock mass condition in tunnelling., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 423-429.


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




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: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:Robustness design of prestressed concrete bridges
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:11/2013


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


Project Title:Performance-based design of post-tensioned high-strength concrete flat slabs under fire
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board (in the subject area of civil engineering), Journal of Engineering. 2012.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal, Techno Press. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of International Editorial Board, International Journal of Railway. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of the Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. 2013.
Au F.T.K., 特约指导专家组组员, 工程加固 (Gongcheng Jiagu). 工程加固, 2013.
Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Flexural ductility design of high-strength concrete beams, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, 2013, 22(6): 521-542.
Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Flexural ductility design of high-strength concrete columns, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, 2013, 22(1): 92-115.
Ding Y., Xie X., Au F.T.K. and Huang J., Analysis of dynamic load of vehicle bumping at bridge-head using distributed spring-damper element (in Chinese), 基于分布式弹簧-阻尼单元的桥头跳车动力荷载分析, China Civil Engineering Journal. 土木工程学报, Beijing, China Civil Engineering Society, 2012, 45(12): 127-135.
Du J. and Au F.T.K., OVM Paper Award for Prestressing 2012 (Class 2) of China Civil Engineering Society for the paper “J.S. Du and F.T.K. Au, Estimation of Ultimate Stress in External FRP Tendons, Proceedings of ICE, Structures and Buildings, Volume 162, Issue SB4, 213-220, 2009”, 第四届欧维姆优秀预应力论文奖二等奖（中国土木工程学会北京詹天佑土木工程科学技术发展基金会欧维姆预应力技术发展专项基金; 2012; 杜进生，区达光，体外FRP筋的极限应力分析), China Civil Engineering Society. 中国土木工程学会, 2012.
LEUNG C.Y.C., Au F.T.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Nonlinear analysis and moment redistribution of PC members, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering and Computational Mechanics. 2013, 166(EM1): 9-21.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of a bridge from response of a moving vehicle (Paper 100), Proceedings of International Conference on Structural Engineering Dynamics (ICEDyn 2013), Sesimbra, Portugal, 17-19 June 2013.
Li X.R., Chen X., Bai Z., Chen D.W. and Au F.T.K., Temperature effect on cable frequencies and evaluation of cable corrosion, Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management 2012, IABMAS 2012, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, 8-12 July 2012. 3412-3419.
Lou P. and Au F.T.K., Finite element formulae for internal forces of Bernoulli-Euler beams under moving vehicles, Journal of Sound and Vibration. London, Academic Press, 2013, 332(6): 1533-1552.
WEI Y., Chen S. and Au F.T.K., Failure analysis of four-point-supported glass panels subjected to blast loading, HKIE Transactions. Abingdon, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 62-70.
Zhang J. and Au F.T.K., Multi-scale finite element model updating for long-span cable-stayed bridges, Fifth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis 2012, Hilton Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1-4 July 2012. The Hague, The Netherlands, B27.


Researcher : Bai Z
List of Research Outputs

Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Flexural ductility design of high-strength concrete beams, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, 2013, 22(6): 521-542.
Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Flexural ductility design of high-strength concrete columns, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, 2013, 22(1): 92-115.
Li X.R., Chen X., Bai Z., Chen D.W. and Au F.T.K., Temperature effect on cable frequencies and evaluation of cable corrosion, Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management 2012, IABMAS 2012, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, 8-12 July 2012. 3412-3419.


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
Completion Date:03/2013


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., Advances in soil reinforcement, University Federal of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brasil. 2013.


Researcher : Bellie S
List of Research Outputs

Niu J., Bellie S. and Chen J., Quantifying hydrological responses to increased CO2 over the West River basin in South China using a modified VIC model, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.


Researcher : CAI Y
List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures (Keynote paper), Proceedings of the 7th Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong Symposium on Steel Construction, Advances in Research and Practice of Steel Structures (II), Shenzhen, China. 2012, 51-61.
CAI Y. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
CAI Y. and Young B., Tests of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 199-206.


Researcher : CHAN KW
List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., CHAN K.W. and WONG V., A 3-parameter particle packing model incorporating the wedging effect, Powder Technology. 2013, 237: 172-179.


Researcher : CHEN H
List of Research Outputs

CHEN H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok S.L., Correction of Strain Errors Induced by Small Rigid-body Motions in Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry Measurement, HKIE Transactions. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 2-11.
Su K.L., CHEN H., Fok S.L., Li H., Singh G., Sun L. and Shi L., Determination of the tension softening curve of nuclear graphites using the incremental displacement collocation method, Carbon. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 57: 65-78.
Su K.L., Chen H. and Kwan A.K.H., Incremental displacement collocation method for the evaluation of tension softening curve of mortar, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. New York, USA, Pergamon Press, 2012, 88: 49-62.


Researcher : CHEN J
List of Research Outputs

CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Triple blending with fly ash microsphere and condensed silica fume to improve performance of cement paste, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. 2013, 23(5): 618-626.
CHUNG C.H. and Chen J., Teleconnection between some climate patterns and global precipitation anomaly, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Chen J., Computing in hydrology: data analysis, numerical modeling and computational technology, Workshop on Building Collaborations in Clouds, HPC, and Application Areas, Hong Kong. 2012.
Chen J. and CHUNG C.H., Exploration of global precipitation anomaly using four key climate patterns, AOGS2013. .
Chen J. and Shi H., ROLE OF GLOBAL WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AOGS 2013. .
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Relationships between atmospheric oscillation and climate/weather extremes in South China, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly, Singapore. 2012.
Chen J., Pianigiani C., Alderighi M. and Pagliara S., To learn the nature and to understand natural river patterns, meandering or braided: A case study of the Amazon River, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Fok L., Peart M.R. and Chen J., The influence of geology and land use on the geochemical baselines of the East River basin, China, Catena. Elsevier, 2013, 101: 212-225.
LI Y., CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Roles of water film thickness in fresh and hardened properties of mortar, Advances in Cement Research. 2013, 25(3): 171-182.
Niu J. and Chen J., Basin characterization of frequency-dependent variability response in hydrological processes, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B..., Hydrological drought characterizations with SPI and SRI in the Pearl River basin in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Sivakumar B... and Chen J., Impacts of land use and climatic changes on the runoff characteristics in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Bellie S. and Chen J., Quantifying hydrological responses to increased CO2 over the West River basin in South China using a modified VIC model, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Sun L. and Chen J., Influences of topography and climate on vegetation distribution over mainland China, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Wu Y. and Chen J., Analyzing the Water Budget and Hydrological Characteristics and Responses to Land Use in a Monsoonal Climate River Basin in South China, Environmental Management. Springer, 2013, 51: 1174-1186.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Estimating irrigation water demand using an improved method and optimizing reservoir operation for water supply and hydropower generation: A case study of the Xinfengjiang reservoir in southern China, Agricultural Water Management. Elsevier, 2013, 116: 110-121.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Modeling of soil erosion and sediment transport in the East River Basin in southern China, Science of The Total Environment. Elservier, 2012, 441: 159-168.
Wu Y., Li T., Sun L. and Chen J., Parallelization of a hydrological model using the message passing interface, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2013, 43: 124-132.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., An enhanced Topmodel for a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .


Researcher : CHEN Y
List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., CHEN Y. and Wong J.M.W., Variability of building environmental assessment tools on evaluating carbon emission, Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Elsevier, 2013, 38: 131-141.


Researcher : CHENG B
List of Research Outputs

CHENG B., Su K.L. and Luo J., Design Guidelines on the Ultimate Strength of Retrofitted Deep Concrete Coupling Beams by Laterally Restrained Side Plates, Applied Mechanics and Materials. Switzerland, Scientific.net, 2012, 226-228: 228-942.


Researcher : CHUNG CH
List of Research Outputs

CHUNG C.H. and Chen J., Teleconnection between some climate patterns and global precipitation anomaly, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Chen J. and CHUNG C.H., Exploration of global precipitation anomaly using four key climate patterns, AOGS2013. .
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Relationships between atmospheric oscillation and climate/weather extremes in South China, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly, Singapore. 2012.


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
Completion Date:11/2012


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


List of Research Outputs

Xia Y., Cai L., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Effects of substrate loading and co-substrates on thermophilic anaerobic conversion of microcrystalline cellulose and microbial communities revealed using high-throughput sequencing, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2012.


Researcher : Chan HL
List of Research Outputs

Chan D.W.M. and Chan H.L., Developing A Performance Measurement Index (PMI) For Target Cost Contracts In Construction: A Delphi Study, In: Andrew Burr, Construction Law Journal. United Kingodom, Sweet and Maxwell, 2012, 28: 590-613.
Chan D.W.M. and Chan H.L., Search for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Target Cost Contracts in Hong Kong, The Second World Construction Symposium 2013 on Socio-Economic Sustainability in Construction: Practice, Policy and Research (WCS 2013). 2013, 379-388.
Chan H.L., Chan D.W.M. and Lam P.T.I., Chapter 14 - Application of Target Cost Contracts and Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts in the Construction Industry of Hong Kong, In: Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Khairuddin Abdul Rashid, Masamitsu Onishi and Sharina Farihah Hasan, Joint Ventures in Construction 2: Contract, Governance, Performance and Risk. ICE Publishing Ltd, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, December, 2012, 70 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Chan H.L., Is labelling the way forward to delineate green construction materials?, Proceedings: The HKIE Environmental Division Annual Seminar 2013: Green Building and Construction Materials – Challenges for Innovation and Excellence, March 22, The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013, 55-64.


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 S.L., Correction of Strain Errors Induced by Small Rigid-body Motions in Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry Measurement, HKIE Transactions. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 2-11.
Su K.L., CHEN H., Fok S.L., Li H., Singh G., Sun L. and Shi L., Determination of the tension softening curve of nuclear graphites using the incremental displacement collocation method, Carbon. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 57: 65-78.
Su K.L., Chen H. and Kwan A.K.H., Incremental displacement collocation method for the evaluation of tension softening curve of mortar, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. New York, USA, Pergamon Press, 2012, 88: 49-62.


Researcher : Chen J
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: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


Project Title:AOGS – AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly; Relationships Between Atmospheric Oscillation and Climate/weather Extremes in South China/To learn the nature and to understand natural river patterns, meandering or braided: A case study of the Amazon River
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Integration of remote sensing products and numerical model simulations for drought prediction and impact assessment over the East River basin in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Detection of water resource crisis regions in major river basins over the world
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Triple blending with fly ash microsphere and condensed silica fume to improve performance of cement paste, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. 2013, 23(5): 618-626.
CHUNG C.H. and Chen J., Teleconnection between some climate patterns and global precipitation anomaly, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Chen J., Computing in hydrology: data analysis, numerical modeling and computational technology, Workshop on Building Collaborations in Clouds, HPC, and Application Areas, Hong Kong. 2012.
Chen J. and CHUNG C.H., Exploration of global precipitation anomaly using four key climate patterns, AOGS2013. .
Chen J. and Shi H., ROLE OF GLOBAL WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AOGS 2013. .
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Relationships between atmospheric oscillation and climate/weather extremes in South China, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly, Singapore. 2012.
Chen J., Pianigiani C., Alderighi M. and Pagliara S., To learn the nature and to understand natural river patterns, meandering or braided: A case study of the Amazon River, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Fok L., Peart M.R. and Chen J., The influence of geology and land use on the geochemical baselines of the East River basin, China, Catena. Elsevier, 2013, 101: 212-225.
LI Y., CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Roles of water film thickness in fresh and hardened properties of mortar, Advances in Cement Research. 2013, 25(3): 171-182.
Niu J. and Chen J., Basin characterization of frequency-dependent variability response in hydrological processes, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B..., Hydrological drought characterizations with SPI and SRI in the Pearl River basin in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Sivakumar B... and Chen J., Impacts of land use and climatic changes on the runoff characteristics in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Bellie S. and Chen J., Quantifying hydrological responses to increased CO2 over the West River basin in South China using a modified VIC model, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Sun L. and Chen J., Influences of topography and climate on vegetation distribution over mainland China, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Wu Y. and Chen J., Analyzing the Water Budget and Hydrological Characteristics and Responses to Land Use in a Monsoonal Climate River Basin in South China, Environmental Management. Springer, 2013, 51: 1174-1186.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Estimating irrigation water demand using an improved method and optimizing reservoir operation for water supply and hydropower generation: A case study of the Xinfengjiang reservoir in southern China, Agricultural Water Management. Elsevier, 2013, 116: 110-121.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Modeling of soil erosion and sediment transport in the East River Basin in southern China, Science of The Total Environment. Elservier, 2012, 441: 159-168.
Wu Y., Li T., Sun L. and Chen J., Parallelization of a hydrological model using the message passing interface, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2013, 43: 124-132.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., An enhanced Topmodel for a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .


Researcher : Chen X
List of Research Outputs

Li X.R., Chen X., Bai Z., Chen D.W. and Au F.T.K., Temperature effect on cable frequencies and evaluation of cable corrosion, Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management 2012, IABMAS 2012, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, 8-12 July 2012. 3412-3419.


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 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 : Chuang KH
List of Research Outputs

Chuang K.H., Shih K., Lu C.Y. and Wey M.Y., Copper Catalysts Prepared via Microwave-Heated Polyol Process for Preferential Oxidation of CO in H2-Rich Streams, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2013, 38: 100-108.
Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wey M.Y., The Influences of Microwave Irradiation and Polyol Precursor pH on Cu/AC Catalyst and its CO Oxidation Performance, Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 2012, 14: 1178.


Researcher : Chui TFM
Project Title:4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Hydrology and Ecology: Emerging Patterns, Breakthroughs and Challenges; Restoring Groundwater Surface-Water Interactions at Urban Drains
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Hydrologic Interactions of Stormwater Channels with Surrounding Groundwater
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M., Restoring Groundwater Surface-Water Interactions at Urban Drains, HydroEco'2013: 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Hydrology and Ecology: Emerging Patterns, Breakthroughs and Challenges. 2013, 126.
Trinh D.H. and Chui T.F.M., Assessing The Hydrologic Restoration Of An Urbanized Area Via Integrated Distributed Hydrological Model, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussion. 2013, 10: 4099-4132.


Researcher : Chung CH
List of Research Outputs

CHUNG C.H. and Chen J., Teleconnection between some climate patterns and global precipitation anomaly, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Chen J. and CHUNG C.H., Exploration of global precipitation anomaly using four key climate patterns, AOGS2013. .
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Relationships between atmospheric oscillation and climate/weather extremes in South China, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly, Singapore. 2012.


Researcher : DONG Y
List of Research Outputs

DONG Y., Wong C.T.C., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Life cycle assessment of precast concrete units, Proceedings: International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, March 28-29, Madrid, Spain, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Press, 2013, 490-495.


Researcher : DUAN K
List of Research Outputs

DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013.
DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013, Shanghai, China. 2013.


Researcher : Dai B
List of Research Outputs

Dai B., Yang J. and Zhou C., An experimental study on the effect of inter-particle friction on mechanical behavior of granular materials, Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 2013, 45(3): 375-383.


Researcher : Deng Y
List of Research Outputs

Deng Y., Conceptualizing Mega-event Flagships - A Case Study of China Pavilion of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Frontiers of Architectural Research. Elsevier B.V., 2013, 2: 107-115.
Deng Y., Expo 2010 Shanghai China – A Catalyst for Change, School of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China. 2012.
Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Meeting Sustainability Challenges of Mega-event Flagships, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Emerald, 2013, 20: 46-62.
Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Positioning Mega-event Flagships - From Performing Arts Centre Of Expo2010 To Mercedes-benz Arena , Architectural Engineering and Design Management. 2013.
Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Professional Practice in Programming Large Public Buildings in China: A Questionnaire Survey, Frontiers of Architectural Research. Elsevier B.V., 2013, 3.
Deng Y., Shaping Mega-Event Flagships – A Case Study of Expo Center of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Facilities. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2012, 30: 590 - 610.
Poon S.W., Rowlinson S.M., Koh T.Y. and Deng Y., Job Burnout and Safety Performance in the Hong Kong Construction Industry, International Journal of Construction Management. The Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management, 2013, 13: 69-78.
Poon S.W., Ma K.Y., Man K.F., Tsin T.W. and Deng Y., The Four Brick Wells at Tai Tam Harbor, Hong Kong Engineer - The Journal of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineering. Hong Kong, HKIE, 2013, 41: 22-23.
Poon S.W., Ma K.Y., Man K.F., Tsin T.W. and Deng Y., The Four Brick Wells at Tai Tam Harbour, Hong Kong Engineer. Hong Kong, 2013, 22-23.


Researcher : Ding Y
List of Research Outputs

Ding Y., Xie X., Au F.T.K. and Huang J., Analysis of dynamic load of vehicle bumping at bridge-head using distributed spring-damper element (in Chinese), 基于分布式弹簧-阻尼单元的桥头跳车动力荷载分析, China Civil Engineering Journal. 土木工程学报, Beijing, China Civil Engineering Society, 2012, 45(12): 127-135.


Researcher : Du J
List of Research Outputs

Du J. and Au F.T.K., OVM Paper Award for Prestressing 2012 (Class 2) of China Civil Engineering Society for the paper “J.S. Du and F.T.K. Au, Estimation of Ultimate Stress in External FRP Tendons, Proceedings of ICE, Structures and Buildings, Volume 162, Issue SB4, 213-220, 2009”, 第四届欧维姆优秀预应力论文奖二等奖（中国土木工程学会北京詹天佑土木工程科学技术发展基金会欧维姆预应力技术发展专项基金; 2012; 杜进生，区达光，体外FRP筋的极限应力分析), China Civil Engineering Society. 中国土木工程学会, 2012.


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 : 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:the 23rd Annual West Coast Conference on Soil, Water, Energy and Air; Change of Heavy Metals in a Marine Sediment Resulting from Bioremediation
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

Tang Y., Shih K. and Fang H.H.P., Mechanisms of Stabilizing Hazardous Metals through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 15th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Guilin, China. 2012.
Xia Y., Cai L., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Effects of substrate loading and co-substrates on thermophilic anaerobic conversion of microcrystalline cellulose and microbial communities revealed using high-throughput sequencing, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2012.


Researcher : Feng R
List of Research Outputs

Feng R. and Young B., Stress Concentration Factors of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-joints, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.


Researcher : Feng W
List of Research Outputs

Feng W., Ma P. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in magnetoelectroelastic bimaterials under a thermal flux and magnetoelectromechanical loads, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2012, 49(23-24): 3472-3483.
MA P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 102: 310-323.


Researcher : Gu X
List of Research Outputs

Gu X. and Yang J., A discrete element analysis of elastic properties of granular materials, Granular Matter. 2013, 15: 139-147.
Gu X., Yang J. and Huang M., DEM simulations of the small strain stiffness of granular soils: effect of stress ratio, Granular Matter. 2013, 15(3): 287-298.
Gu X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of dynamic properties of decomposed granite, Proceedings of the 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal. 2012.
Yang J. and Gu X., Shear stiffness of granular material at small strains: does it depend on grain size?, Géotechnique. 2013, 63(2): 165-179.


Researcher : Gu Y
List of Research Outputs

Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., A new two-dimensional laboratory apparatus for electrokinetic extraction, International Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation. Boston, 2013, 31-32.
Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Enhanced electrokinetic remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay by phosphonates and EDTA, International Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation. Boston, 2013, 24-25.


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


List of Research Outputs

Guo F. and Zhang T., Biases during DNA extraction of activated sludge samples revealed by high throughput sequencing, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Springer-Verlag, 2013, 97: 4607-4616.


Researcher : HUANG S
List of Research Outputs

HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Stratified flow over a mountain ridge , Proceedings of the 12th Asian Symposium on Visualization, Tainan, May, CD-Rom. 2013, 1-7.


Researcher : HUANG X
List of Research Outputs

HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y., Hanley K. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, Experimental Micromechanics for Geomaterials, Joint workshop of the ISSMGE TC101-TC105. The University of Hong Kong. 2013.
Huang X., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, In: Chang-Koon Choi, International Conference On Geomechanics And Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.


Researcher : HUANG Y
List of Research Outputs

HUANG Y. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 399-405.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Material Tests at Elevated Temperatures using Steady State Method, Proceedings of the International Conferece on Applications of Structural Fire Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic. 2013, 461-466.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Structural Performance of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Tests of Pin-ended Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 82: 203-215.


Researcher : Ho JCM
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
Completion Date:08/2012


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: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
Completion Date:08/2013


Project Title:10th International Conference on Advances in steel concrete composite and hybrid structures Uni-axial compression test 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:07/2012
Completion Date:07/2012


List of Research Outputs

Ho J.C.M., Deformability design of high-performance concrete beams, The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings. 2012, doi:10.1002/tal.728.
Ho J.C.M. and Luo L., Efficiency on strength improvement by using externally confined CFST columns, Transactions of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2013, accepted.
Ho J.C.M., Experimental tests on high-strength concrete columns subjected to combined medium axial load and flexure, Advances in Structural Engineering. 2012, accepted.
Ho J.C.M. and Luo L., Uni-axial behaviour of normal-strength concrete-filled-steel-tube columns with external confinement, Earthquakes and Structures. 2013, accepted.
Ho J.C.M., Uni-axial compression test of concrete-filled-steel-tube columns with external confinement, Proceeding, Advances in Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures. 2012, 257-264.


Researcher : Huang X
List of Research Outputs

HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y., Hanley K. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, Experimental Micromechanics for Geomaterials, Joint workshop of the ISSMGE TC101-TC105. The University of Hong Kong. 2013.
Huang X., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, In: Chang-Koon Choi, International Conference On Geomechanics And Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.


Researcher : ISLAM S.M.Z
List of Research Outputs

ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., CFRP Strengthening of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members subjected to Concentrated Interior Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 151-158.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Effects of Different Widths of CFRP Plate Strengthened Aluminium Tubular Sections subjected to Two-Flange-Loading Conditions, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advances in Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures, Singapore. 2012, 589-596.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with High Modulus CFRP Plate subjected to Web Crippling, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2012, 77: 107-118.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Strengthening of Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections using CFRP Plate (Keynote paper), Proceedings of the Borneo Engineering Symposium on Cold-formed Steel Innovations, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 2012, 1-11.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Strengthening of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members using FRP subjected to Two-Flange-Loading, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 62: 179-190.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Web Crippling of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members Strengthened by CFRP, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 59: 58-69.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Web Crippling of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with High Modulus CFRP Plate, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 415-421.


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


List of Research Outputs

Xu P., Jayawardena A.W. and Li W.K., Model Selection for RBF Network via Generalized Degree of Freedom, Neurocomputing. Holland, Elsevier, 2013, 99: 163-171.


Researcher : Jiang Y
List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., A hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm for transit network design, Transportation Research Record. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design: hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Risk-averse stochastic user equilibrium transit assignment with elastic demand, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 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
Completion Date:02/2013


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, Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2013


Project Title:The First Australasia and South-East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference ; INTEGRATING TEAMS FOR BUILT ASSET DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT: A HONG KONG PERSPECTIVE
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2012
Completion Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

Anvuur A.M. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Measurement and antecedents of cooperation in construction, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. USA, ASCE, 2012, 138, No. 7: 797-810.
REN A., Kumaraswamy M.M., WONG K.W.K. and Ng T.S.T., Application of relationally integrated value networks in the implementation of BIM for better life cycle considerations of buildings, Proceedings: CIB World Building Congress 2013 (CIB-WBC2013), May 5-9, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. 2013, 11 pages.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Public-Private-People Partnerships (4P) for Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Post-disaster Reconstruction, The 8th Annual Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction, (IIIRR), Kumamoto, Japan, 24-26 August. Japan, IIIRR, 2012, 407-416.


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

CHEN H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok S.L., Correction of Strain Errors Induced by Small Rigid-body Motions in Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry Measurement, HKIE Transactions. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 2-11.
CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Triple blending with fly ash microsphere and condensed silica fume to improve performance of cement paste, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. 2013, 23(5): 618-626.
Chen J.J., Fung W.W.S. and Kwan A.K.H., Effects of CSF on strength, rheology and cohesiveness of cement paste, Construction and Building Materials. 2012, 35: 979-987.
Fung W.W.S., Ng P.L., Wong H.H.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Reducing concrete shrinkage by aggregate treatment with polymer latex and water repellent, ACI Special Publication SP-288. 2012, SP288-32: 467-480.
Gribniak V., Kaklauskas G., Kwan A.K.H., Bacinskas D. and Ulbinas D., Deriving stress-strain relationships for steel fibre concrete in tension from tests of beams with ordinary reinforcement, Engineering Structures. 2012, 42: 387-395.
Kwan A.K.H., CHAN K.W. and WONG V., A 3-parameter particle packing model incorporating the wedging effect, Powder Technology. 2013, 237: 172-179.
Kwan A.K.H. and Chen J.J., Adding fly ash microsphere to improve packing density, flowability and strength of cement paste, Powder Technology. 2013, 234: 19-25.
Kwan A.K.H. and LI Y., Effects of fly ash microsphere on rheology, adhesiveness and strength of mortar, Construction and Building Materials. 2013, 42: 137-145.
Kwan A.K.H. and Chen J.J., Roles of packing density and water film thickness in rheology and strength of cement paste, Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology. 2012, 10(10): 332-344.
Kwan A.K.H., Upholding and Upgrading Our Quality and Durability Standards while Migrating to Eurocodes, Eurocode Seminar, Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government. 2012.
LEUNG C.Y.C., Au F.T.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Nonlinear analysis and moment redistribution of PC members, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering and Computational Mechanics. 2013, 166(EM1): 9-21.
LI G. and Kwan A.K.H., Concrete mix design based on water film thickness and paste film thickness, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2013, 39: 33-42.
LI Y., CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Roles of water film thickness in fresh and hardened properties of mortar, Advances in Cement Research. 2013, 25(3): 171-182.
Ng P.L. and Kwan A.K.H., HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2012 for the paper "P.L. Ng and A.K.H. Kwan, Semi-adiabatic Curing Test with Heat Loss Compensation for Evaluation of Adiabatic Temperature Rise of Concrete, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Volume 19, Issue 4, 11-19, 2012", Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2012.
Ng P.L. and Kwan A.K.H., Semi-adiabatic curing test with heat loss compensation for evaluation of adiabatic temperature rise of concrete, Transaction, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2012, 19(4): 11-19.
Su K.L., Chen H. and Kwan A.K.H., Incremental displacement collocation method for the evaluation of tension softening curve of mortar, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. New York, USA, Pergamon Press, 2012, 88: 49-62.


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


Project Title:10th UK Travelling Workshop: Geo-mechanics from micro to macro (GM3); Fluid coupling in DEM simulation using Darcy's Law: Formulation, implementation and verification
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013.
DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013, Shanghai, China. 2013.
HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y., Hanley K. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, Experimental Micromechanics for Geomaterials, Joint workshop of the ISSMGE TC101-TC105. The University of Hong Kong. 2013.
Huang X., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, In: Chang-Koon Choi, International Conference On Geomechanics And Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.
Kwok C.Y. and Bolton M.D., DEM simulations linking creep, rate effects and ageing soils, Geotechnique. 2013.
Kwok C.Y. and Bolton M.D., Dem Simulations Of Soil Creep Due To Particle Crushing, Geotechnique. 2013.


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 : LEUNG CYC
List of Research Outputs

LEUNG C.Y.C., Au F.T.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Nonlinear analysis and moment redistribution of PC members, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering and Computational Mechanics. 2013, 166(EM1): 9-21.


Researcher : LI G
List of Research Outputs

LI G. and Kwan A.K.H., Concrete mix design based on water film thickness and paste film thickness, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2013, 39: 33-42.


Researcher : LI H
List of Research Outputs

LI H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Evaluating stakeholder satisfaction during public participation in major infrastructure and construction projects: a fuzzy approach, Automation in Construction. Elsevier, 2013, 29: 123-135.


Researcher : LI L
List of Research Outputs

LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Experimental study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened with bolted-side steel plates, Advances in Structural Engineering. England, Multi-Science, 2013, 16(3): 499-516.
LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened by bolted-side steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary. London, Springer, 2013, 577-583.


Researcher : LI Y
List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and LI Y., Effects of fly ash microsphere on rheology, adhesiveness and strength of mortar, Construction and Building Materials. 2013, 42: 137-145.
LI Y., CHEN J. and Kwan A.K.H., Roles of water film thickness in fresh and hardened properties of mortar, Advances in Cement Research. 2013, 25(3): 171-182.


Researcher : LI Z
List of Research Outputs

LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of a bridge from response of a moving vehicle (Paper 100), Proceedings of International Conference on Structural Engineering Dynamics (ICEDyn 2013), Sesimbra, Portugal, 17-19 June 2013.


Researcher : LIAO C
List of Research Outputs

Shih K., LU X., LIAO C. and Zeng L., Diffraction Analysis in Phosphorus Recycling Processes and Nuclear Waste Immobilization Techniques, 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Crystallographic Society, Xi’an, China. . 2012.
Shih K., LU X. and LIAO C., Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, China. 2012.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., Use of X-Ray Powder Diffraction - Application in Studying Biological Minerals, The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 2012.


Researcher : LIU P
List of Research Outputs

LIU P. and Lam K.M., Two-phase velocity measurement in a particle-laden jet , Journal of Hydro-environment Research . 2013, 7(1): 18-29.
Lam K.M. and LIU P., A circular cylinder undergoing large-amplitude transverse oscillations in a slow uniform cross flow, , Journal of Fluids and Structures . 2013, 39: 408-417.
Liu P. and Lam K.M., Large-eddy simulation of particle-laden buoyant jet , CD-Rom Proceedings of the 18th Congress of APD, IAHR, Jeju, August . 2012, 226-227.


Researcher : LIU X
List of Research Outputs

LIU X. and Yang J., Effects of fines content on the small-strain stiffness of sand, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Geomechanics and Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.


Researcher : LU X
List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
LU X. and Shih K., Incorporation Mechanism of Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 921-926.
LU X., Shih K. and Cheng H., Lead Glass-Ceramics Produced from the Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge, Water Research. 2013, 47: 1353-1360.
Liu C., LU X., Shih K. and Li F., A Method to Extract Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Glass in Electronic Wastes, China Patent (Application No. 201210345035.X). 2012.
Liu C., LU X., Shih K. and Li F., A Method to Extract Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Glass in Electronic Wastes, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2012/083052). 2012.
Shih K., LU X., LIAO C. and Zeng L., Diffraction Analysis in Phosphorus Recycling Processes and Nuclear Waste Immobilization Techniques, 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Crystallographic Society, Xi’an, China. . 2012.
Shih K., LU X. and LIAO C., Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, China. 2012.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., Use of X-Ray Powder Diffraction - Application in Studying Biological Minerals, The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 2012.
WANG F., Shih K., LU X. and Liu C., Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 2621-2627.


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: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: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


Project Title:18th Congress of Asia & Pacific Division of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research; Large-eddy simulation of particle-laden buoyant jet
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2012


List of Research Outputs

HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Stratified flow over a mountain ridge , Proceedings of the 12th Asian Symposium on Visualization, Tainan, May, CD-Rom. 2013, 1-7.
LIU P. and Lam K.M., Two-phase velocity measurement in a particle-laden jet , Journal of Hydro-environment Research . 2013, 7(1): 18-29.
Lam K.M. and LIU P., A circular cylinder undergoing large-amplitude transverse oscillations in a slow uniform cross flow, , Journal of Fluids and Structures . 2013, 39: 408-417.
Lam K.M., Leung M.Y.H. and ZHAO J., Computation of dynamic wind-induced interference in a row of tall buildings, Proceedings of the 1st Hong Kong Wind Engineering Workshop, Hong Kong, January . 2013, 118-123.
Liu P. and Lam K.M., Large-eddy simulation of particle-laden buoyant jet , CD-Rom Proceedings of the 18th Congress of APD, IAHR, Jeju, August . 2012, 226-227.
To P., Lam K.M. and Xie Z.N., Effect of a through-building gap on wind-induced loading and dynamic responses of a tall building, Wind and Structures . 2012, 15(6): 531-553.
WONG S.Y. and Lam K.M., CFD study of dynamic wind actions on faces of a tall building, Proceedings of the 1st Hong Kong Wind Engineering Workshop, Hong Kong, January . 2013, 113-117.
WONG S.Y. and Lam K.M., Effect of recessed cavities on wind-induced loading and dynamic responses of a tall building, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 2013, 114: 72-82.
Xiao F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation and visualization of internal flow through particle aggregates and microbial flocs using particle image velocimetry, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Xiao, F., Lam, K.M. and Li, X.Y. (2013). . , Vol., 2013, 397: 163-168.
Xiao F., Lam K.M. and Wang D.S., Investigation of the hydrodynamic behavior of diatom aggregates using particle image velocimetry, Journal of Environmental Sciences . 2012, 24(7): 1157-1164.


Researcher : Law KH
List of Research Outputs

Law K.H. and Gardner L., Buckling of elliptical hollow section members under combined compression and uniaxial bending, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 2013.
Law K.H. and Gardner L., Elliptical hollow section beam-columns, In: Gardner, Leroy, Tubular Structures XIV. CRC Press/Balkema, 2012, 305-312.


Researcher : Lee C
List of Research Outputs

Lee C., Su K.L. and Wang Y.P., AGV-induced floor micro-vibration assessment in LCD factories by using a regressional modified Kanai-Tajimi moving force model, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Korea, Techno Press, 2013, 45(4): 539-564.
Lee C., Wang Y.P. and Su K.L., Assessment of vibrations induced in factories by automated guided vehicles, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures & Buildings. England, ICE Publishing, 2013, 166(4): 182-196.
Su K.L. and Lee C., Development of seismic fragility curves for low-rise masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based method, Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration. China, Springer, 2013, 12(2): 319-332.


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 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




Researcher : Lee PKK
List of Research Outputs

Yan R.W.M., WANG S., Tham L.G. and Lee P.K.K., Monitoring of load transfer in piled raft foundations., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 693-698.


Researcher : Li B
Project Title:Characterization of Sulfonamide and Glycopeptide Resistant Bacteria in Activated Sludge using Batch Stress Incubation Combined with 454 Pyrosequencing Analysis
Investigator(s):Li B, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Li B. and Zhang T., Different removal behaviours of multiple trace antibiotics in municipal wastewater chlorination, Water Research. 2013, 47: 2970-2982.
Li B. and Zhang T., Removal mechanisms and kinetics of trace tetracycline by two types of activated sludge treating freshwater sewage and saline sewage, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2013, 20: 3024-3033.
Li B. and Zhang T., pH significantly affects removal of trace antibiotics in chlorination of municipal wastewater, Water Res. 2012, 46(11): 3703-13.
YU K., Li B. and Zhang T., Direct rapid analysis of multiple PPCPs in municipal wastewater using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry without SPE pre-concentration, Analytica Chimica Acta. 2012, 738: 59-68.


Researcher : Li KS
List of Research Outputs

Yeung A.T.C. and Li K.S., Recent case studies of jacked piles in Hong Kong and Macau, In: Victor Li, Bridging Research & Practice – the VLA Experience. Hong Kong, Centre for Research & Professional Development, 2012, 2: 97-120.


Researcher : Li T
List of Research Outputs

Wu Y., Li T., Sun L. and Chen J., Parallelization of a hydrological model using the message passing interface, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2013, 43: 124-132.


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: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


Project Title:IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2012; Concurrent photocatalytic hydrogen production and organic degradation by a composite catalyst film in a two chamber photo-reactor (Oral presentation)/Dosing of ferric iron for control of odour problems from polluted marine sediment (Poster presentation)
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Dosing of ferric iron for the control of odour problems in typhoon shelters
Investigator(s):Li XY, Zhang T, Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Composite MoS2/Me/TiO2 Catalyst Film as a Visible Light-driven Photoelectrode for (MEC) Concurrent Hydrogen Generation and Waste Organic Degradation
Investigator(s):Li XY, Chan GKY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Li X.Y., Independent review of Deep Cement Mixing (DCM) trial works (environmental impact), report to Airport Authority of Hong Kong. 2012.
Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Pilot-scale trials on the treatment of soy sauce wastewater by ceramic membrane filtration, report to JCL Engineering Limited Company. 2012.
Ren T., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Effect of N-acy-l-homoserine lactones-like molecules from aerobic granules on biofilm formation by Escherichia coli K12, Bioresource technology . Elsevier, 2012.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., A unified model for quantification of concentration polarization (CP) of particles during cross-flow membrane filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2012.
Xiao F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation and visualization of internal flow through particle aggregates and microbial flocs using particle image velocimetry, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Xiao, F., Lam, K.M. and Li, X.Y. (2013). . , Vol., 2013, 397: 163-168.


Researcher : Li YC
List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Sze N.N., Wong S.C., Tsui K.L. and So F.L., Effects of drink driving on crash risk based on random breath test data, Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 2013, 20: 146-154.
Pei X., Wong S.C., Li Y.C. and Sze N.N., Full Bayesian Method for the Development of Speed Models: Applications of GPS Probe Data, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1188-1195.
Yan W., Lu D., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., A driving simulator study of the impact of hands-free phone conversations on driving performance, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Liu C
List of Research Outputs

WANG F., Shih K., LU X. and Liu C., Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 2621-2627.
Wang F., Liu C. and Shih K., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2012.


Researcher : Liu P
List of Research Outputs

LIU P. and Lam K.M., Two-phase velocity measurement in a particle-laden jet , Journal of Hydro-environment Research . 2013, 7(1): 18-29.
Lam K.M. and LIU P., A circular cylinder undergoing large-amplitude transverse oscillations in a slow uniform cross flow, , Journal of Fluids and Structures . 2013, 39: 408-417.
Liu P. and Lam K.M., Large-eddy simulation of particle-laden buoyant jet , CD-Rom Proceedings of the 18th Congress of APD, IAHR, Jeju, August . 2012, 226-227.


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: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

LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Experimental study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened with bolted-side steel plates, Advances in Structural Engineering. England, Multi-Science, 2013, 16(3): 499-516.
LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened by bolted-side steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary. London, Springer, 2013, 577-583.
Ouyang Y., Pam H.J., Lo S.H., Wong Y.L. and Li J., Preliminary study of masonry – RC hybrid structure behavior under earthquake loading, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15WCEE). 2012.
Wu Z., Lo S.H. and Sze K.Y., Influence of transverse normal strain and temperature profile on thermoelasticity of sandwiches in terms of the enhanced Reddy's theory, Journal of Thermal Stress. 2013, 36: 19-36.


Researcher : Lou P
List of Research Outputs

Lou P. and Au F.T.K., Finite element formulae for internal forces of Bernoulli-Euler beams under moving vehicles, Journal of Sound and Vibration. London, Academic Press, 2013, 332(6): 1533-1552.


Researcher : Luo L
List of Research Outputs

Ho J.C.M. and Luo L., Efficiency on strength improvement by using externally confined CFST columns, Transactions of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2013, accepted.
Ho J.C.M. and Luo L., Uni-axial behaviour of normal-strength concrete-filled-steel-tube columns with external confinement, Earthquakes and Structures. 2013, accepted.


Researcher : MA P
List of Research Outputs

Feng W., Ma P. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in magnetoelectroelastic bimaterials under a thermal flux and magnetoelectromechanical loads, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2012, 49(23-24): 3472-3483.
MA P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 102: 310-323.
MA P., Feng W.J. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on magnetoelectrically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, The 13th International Conference on Fracture, 16-21 June 2013, Beijing, China. 2013, 10 pages.


Researcher : Ma P
List of Research Outputs

Feng W., Ma P. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in magnetoelectroelastic bimaterials under a thermal flux and magnetoelectromechanical loads, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2012, 49(23-24): 3472-3483.
MA P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 102: 310-323.
MA P., Feng W.J. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on magnetoelectrically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, The 13th International Conference on Fracture, 16-21 June 2013, Beijing, China. 2013, 10 pages.


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


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


Project Title:SB13 Munich: Implementing Sustainability - Barriers and Chances; A framework to establish suitable sustainable refurbishment strategies for residential buildings
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2013


List of Research Outputs

DONG Y., Wong C.T.C., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Life cycle assessment of precast concrete units, Proceedings: International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, March 28-29, Madrid, Spain, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Press, 2013, 490-495.
LI H., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Evaluating stakeholder satisfaction during public participation in major infrastructure and construction projects: a fuzzy approach, Automation in Construction. Elsevier, 2013, 29: 123-135.
Ng T.S.T. and Ai E.X.F., A framework to establish suitable sustainable refurbishment strategies for residential buildings, Proceedings: International Conference on Implementing Sustainability – Barriers and Chances (SB13 Munich), April 24-26, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Munich, Germany. 2013, 8 pages.
Ng T.S.T., A product-based carbon labeling framework for construction materials, Penn State University's Architectural Engineering Research Seminar, Invited Speech, July 23, Penn State University, USA. 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and WONG K.W.K., A public private people partnerships (P4) process framework for infrastructure development in Hong Kong, Cities. Elsevier, 2013, 31: 370-381.
Ng T.S.T., Zheng D.X.M. and Xie J., Allocation of construction resources through a pull-driven approach, Construction Innovation – Information, Process, Management. Emerald, 2013, 13(1): 77-99.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards 2012: Project Innovation Award – Highly Commended Award (Title of Project: A product-based carbon labelling scheme for construction materials), Chartered Institute of Building. 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Skitmore R.M. and Veronika A., Carbon dioxide reduction in the building life cycle: a critical review, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(4): 281-292.
Ng T.S.T., Carbon labelling framework for construction materials , Construction Technology Forum 2013 – Construction Sustainability, Invited Speech, January 8, Zero Carbon Building, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Skitmore R.M., Challenges facing carbon dioxide labelling of construction materials, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability. Institution of Civil Enigneers Publishing, 2013, 166(1): 20-31.
Ng T.S.T. and Luk W.L.H., Construction stakeholders’ perception towards carbon trading schemes, Proceedings: 3rd International Conference on Central Europe towards Sustainable Building – Sustainable Building and Refurbishment for Next Generations (CESB13), June 26-28, Prague, Czech Republic. 2013, 753-756.
Ng T.S.T. and Kwan P.Y., Design solutions to reduce the carbon emissions of existing residential buildings in Hong Kong, Proceedings: 7th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-7) – New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction, June 18-23, Honolulu, Hawaii, . 2013, Vol. II: 1685-1690.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, December, 2012, 70 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Innovations - Information, Process, Management. Bingley, UK, Emerald, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, ISRN Civil Engineering. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Hershey, PA, IGI Publishing, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. InderScience Publisher, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. Oak Park, Illinois, USA, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Wong Y.M.W. and Wong J.M.W., Factors influencing the success of PPP at feasibility stage – a tripartite comparison, Habitat International. 2012, 36(4): 423-432.
Ng T.S.T., Guest Editor, Journal of Operational Research Society (Special Issue on Operational Research in Construction and Engineering Management). Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., HK based carbon labeling framework for construction, Climate Change Business Forum’s Carbon and Construction Workshop, Invited Speech, February 5, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Is labelling the way forward to delineate green construction materials? (, The HKIE Environmental Division Annual Seminar 2013: Green Building and Construction Materials – Challenges for Innovation and Excellence, Invited Speech, March 22, The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T. and Chan H.L., Is labelling the way forward to delineate green construction materials?, Proceedings: The HKIE Environmental Division Annual Seminar 2013: Green Building and Construction Materials – Challenges for Innovation and Excellence, March 22, The Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013, 55-64.
Ng T.S.T., Managing Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2013 Edition, Marquis. 2012.
Ng T.S.T., The development of a Hong Kong based carbon labelling scheme for construction materials, CIOB Innovation and Research Awards 2012 Winning Papers Sharing, Invited Speech, January 12, SCOPE City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., CHEN Y. and Wong J.M.W., Variability of building environmental assessment tools on evaluating carbon emission, Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Elsevier, 2013, 38: 131-141.
REN A., Kumaraswamy M.M., WONG K.W.K. and Ng T.S.T., Application of relationally integrated value networks in the implementation of BIM for better life cycle considerations of buildings, Proceedings: CIB World Building Congress 2013 (CIB-WBC2013), May 5-9, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. 2013, 11 pages.
Zhang Y. and Ng T.S.T., An ant colony system based decision support system for construction time-cost optimization, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. Taylor & Francis, 2012, 18(4): 580-589.


Researcher : Niu J
Project Title:Enhancing a hydrologic model simulation capacity and evaluating reservoir influences on water resources over the Pearl River basin, South China
Investigator(s):Niu J, Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) - 10th Annual Meeting; HS25-A004 - Impacts of Land Use and Climatic Changes on the Runoff Characteristics of the West River Basin in South China/HS26-A003 - Hydrological Drought Characterization with SPI and SRI in the Pearl River Basin in South China
Investigator(s):Niu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Niu J. and Chen J., Basin characterization of frequency-dependent variability response in hydrological processes, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B..., Hydrological drought characterizations with SPI and SRI in the Pearl River basin in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Sivakumar B... and Chen J., Impacts of land use and climatic changes on the runoff characteristics in South China, AOGS2013, Brisbane. 2013.
Niu J., Bellie S. and Chen J., Quantifying hydrological responses to increased CO2 over the West River basin in South China using a modified VIC model, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.
Niu J. and Sivakumar B., Scale-dependent synthetic streamflow generation using a continuous wavelet transform, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2013, 496: 71-78.


Researcher : Ouyang Y
List of Research Outputs

Ouyang Y., Pam H.J., Lo S.H., Wong Y.L. and Li J., Preliminary study of masonry – RC hybrid structure behavior under earthquake loading, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15WCEE). 2012.


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


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


List of Research Outputs

Ouyang Y., Pam H.J., Lo S.H., Wong Y.L. and Li J., Preliminary study of masonry – RC hybrid structure behavior under earthquake loading, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15WCEE). 2012.


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 : Pan W
Project Title:Dialectics of Sustainable Building: Concept, Theory, Methodology and Value
Investigator(s):Pan W, Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:CIB World Building Congress 2013; Challenges and Opportunities of Low or Zero Carbon Building: Prospects of Business Models
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2013


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.R., Carrie F.R., Novak J., Litvak A., Richieri F., Solcher O., Pan W. and Emmerich S., Building air leakage databases in energy conservation policies: analysis of selected initiatives in 4 European countries and the USA, Technical Note AIVC 66, Lozenberg. 2012, 24 pp.
Dangana S.Z., Pan W. and Goodhew S., Delivering Sustainable Buildings in Retail Construction, The Postgraduate Society Annual Conference, 21 November, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK, Abstract Only (Best Presentation Award). 2012.
Dangana S.Z., Pan W. and Goodhew S., Research Design Process: Knowledge Claims, Strategies and Methods (Abstract Only), The Methodological Innovation Conference, 20 November, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK . 2012.
Dangana Z. and Pan W., A Decision Making System for Selecting Sustainable Technologies for Retail Buildings, CIB World Building Congress 2013 (Electronic) Proceedings, No Page Number (Paper Number 291), Brisbane, Australia, 5-9 May . 2013.
Dangana Z.A.I.N.A.B., Pan W. and Goodhew S.T.E.V.E., Delivering sustainable buildings in retail construction, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September, Edinburgh, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management. 2012, 1455-65.
Edwards-Jones A., Gresty K., Heffernan T. and Pan W., Uncovering Risks in Research-informed Teaching, Poster presentation at the Pedagogic Research Institute and Observatory (PedRIO) Conference 2013, Plymouth University, UK, 17 April . 2013.
Garmston H., Pan W. and de Wilde P., Decision-making in façade selection for multi-storey buildings, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September, Edinburgh, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management. 2012, 357-67.
Heffernan E., Pan W. and Liang X., Delivering zero carbon homes in the UK, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September, Edinburgh, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management. 2012, 1445-54.
Heffernan E., Pan W., Liang X. and de Wilde P., Redefining zero? A critical review of definitions of zero energy buildings and zero carbon homes, CIBSE Technical Symposium, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK, 11-12 April. 2013, 1-14.
Lu W., Pan W. and Tam V., Construction waste management in Hong Kong’s low carbon city development: 10 years, no change?, In: Prof. Changchun Fong, The Global Chinese Real Estate Congress (GCREC) 2013 Annual Conference. 2013.
Pan W. and Maxey L., Challenges and Opportunities of Low or Zero Carbon Building: Prospects of Business Models, CIB World Building Congress 2013 (Electronic) Proceedings, No Page Number (Paper Number 334), Brisbane, Australia, 5-9 May . 2013.
Pan W. and Garmston H., Compliance with Building Energy Regulations for New-Build Dwellings, Energy. 2012, 48(1): 11-22.
Pan W., Off-Site Prefabrication for Sustainable Construction, Invited Speech to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Hong Kong Association (HKA) Graduates & Students (G&S) Division Seminar “Advances and Innovations in Civil Engineering”, Cityview Hotel, Hong Kong, April 27. 2013.
Pan W., Gibb A.G.F. and Dainty A.R.J., Strategies for Integrating the Use of Offsite Production Technologies in Housebuilding, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 2012, 138(11): 1331-1340.
Pan W., Zero Carbon Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities, Lecture delivered to Post and Under graduate programme, Hunan University, 24 May. 2013.
Pan W., Zero Carbon Buildings: Contexts, Challenges and Strategies, Building Journal. 2013, 71-73.
Pan W., Zero Carbon Buildings: Contexts, Challenges and Strategies, Building.hk eBulletin, 26 January . 2013.


Researcher : Pang CC
List of Research Outputs

Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., A generalized camera calibration model that is capable of using trapezoidal pattern on the road for determining camera parameters, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Generalized camera calibration model for trapezoidal patterns on the road, Optical Engineering. 2013, 52: 017006.


Researcher : Pei X
List of Research Outputs

Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Disaggregated crash prediction models for different crash types, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pei X., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., The roles of exposure and speed in road safety analysis, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2012, 48: 464-471.


Researcher : Pei X
List of Research Outputs

Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Disaggregated crash prediction models for different crash types, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pei X., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., The roles of exposure and speed in road safety analysis, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2012, 48: 464-471.


Researcher : Peng J
List of Research Outputs

Peng J. and Wong S.C., Macroscopic properties of dense road networks, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012, 99-106.


Researcher : Pianigiani C
List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Pianigiani C., Alderighi M. and Pagliara S., To learn the nature and to understand natural river patterns, meandering or braided: A case study of the Amazon River, AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly. 2012.


Researcher : REN A
List of Research Outputs

REN A., Kumaraswamy M.M., WONG K.W.K. and Ng T.S.T., Application of relationally integrated value networks in the implementation of BIM for better life cycle considerations of buildings, Proceedings: CIB World Building Congress 2013 (CIB-WBC2013), May 5-9, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. 2013, 11 pages.


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

Ren T., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Effect of N-acy-l-homoserine lactones-like molecules from aerobic granules on biofilm formation by Escherichia coli K12, Bioresource technology . Elsevier, 2012.


Researcher : SU M
List of Research Outputs

SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Bending Tests of Aluminium Alloy Cross-sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 509-516.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Compression Tests of Aluminium Alloy Cross-sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 501-508.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Beam Tests on Aluminium Alloy Hollow Sections, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 119-126.


Researcher : Shi H
List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Shi H., ROLE OF GLOBAL WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AOGS 2013. .


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: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: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


Project Title:Next Generation Hollow Fiber Composite for Energy Saving Nanofiltration Membranes
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Platform Research Projects
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Using Metakaolin to Promote Metal Incorporation under Thermal Conditions: Mechanisms of Copper, Zinc and Lead Incorporation
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:The 1st Conference of International Waste Working Group at Asian Region Branch & Visit to Sound Material‐Cycle Systems Planning Laboratory; Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Sorption Behavior of Perfluorinated Compounds on Humic Acid Coated Surface
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013


List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
Chuang K.H., Shih K., Lu C.Y. and Wey M.Y., Copper Catalysts Prepared via Microwave-Heated Polyol Process for Preferential Oxidation of CO in H2-Rich Streams, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2013, 38: 100-108.
Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wey M.Y., The Influences of Microwave Irradiation and Polyol Precursor pH on Cu/AC Catalyst and its CO Oxidation Performance, Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 2012, 14: 1178.
Hsieh C.H., Shih K., Hu C.Y., Lo S.L., Li N.H. and Cheng Y.T., The Effects of Salinity and Temperature on Phase Transformation of Copper-Laden Sludge, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2013, 244-245: 501-506.
Kuo J.H., Shih K., Lin C.L. and Wey M.Y., Simulation of Agglomeration/Defluidization Inhibition Process in Aluminum-Sodium system by Experimental and Thermodynamic Approaches, Powder Technology . 2012, 224: 395-403.
LU X. and Shih K., Incorporation Mechanism of Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 921-926.
LU X., Shih K. and Cheng H., Lead Glass-Ceramics Produced from the Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge, Water Research. 2013, 47: 1353-1360.
Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Pilot-scale trials on the treatment of soy sauce wastewater by ceramic membrane filtration, report to JCL Engineering Limited Company. 2012.
Liu C., LU X., Shih K. and Li F., A Method to Extract Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Glass in Electronic Wastes, China Patent (Application No. 201210345035.X). 2012.
Liu C., LU X., Shih K. and Li F., A Method to Extract Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Glass in Electronic Wastes, Patent Corporation Treaty (PCT) application (Application No. PCT/CN2012/083052). 2012.
Qi F., Ying G.G., Shih K., Kumirska J., Pehlivanoglu-Mantas E. and Luo X., Editorial: Analysis and Fate of Emerging Pollutants during Water Treatment, Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry. 2013, 2013: art. no. 256956.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian, China. 2013.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, Procedia Environmental Sciences. 2013, 18: 106-113.
Shih K. and Tang Y., Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials, The 1st Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013.
Shih K., LU X., LIAO C. and Zeng L., Diffraction Analysis in Phosphorus Recycling Processes and Nuclear Waste Immobilization Techniques, 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Crystallographic Society, Xi’an, China. . 2012.
Shih K., Environment and Sustainable Development, 2013 Carbon Emission Summit, Mechanical Engineering Student Society of the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2013.
Shih K., Environmental Materials Research Group at the University of Hong Kong, Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Imperial College London, London, UK. 2012.
Shih K., LU X. and LIAO C., Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, China. 2012.
Shih K., Environmental Materials for Resource Recovery, School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea. 2013.
Shih K., Fate and Transport of Perfluorochemicals in Wastewater Sludge and its Thermal Treatment Processes, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. 2013.
Shih K., Formation of Nickel and Copper Ferrites in Ceramics: A Potential Reaction in the Reuse of Iron-Rich Sludge Incineration Ash, Environmental Technology. 2012.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering . Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2012.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Current Advances in Environmental Science . American V-King Scientific Publishing, LTD, 2013.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Sustainable Environment Research. Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (CIEnvE), 2013.
Shih K., Municipal Solid Waste Management and Technology in Hong Kong, The 7th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium, Bali, Indonesia. 2012.
Shih K., Powder Diffraction Pattern of Neodymium Copper Germanium (Nd2Cu0.8Ge3):, In: S. N. Kabekkodu, Crystallographic Information File #30651. Entered in the editorial system of International Centre for Diffraction Data. 2013.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Reliable Beneficial Uses of Waste Metal Sludge and Ashes, 2013 International Low-Carbon Forum of Regional Development, Shenzhen, China. 2013.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., Use of X-Ray Powder Diffraction - Application in Studying Biological Minerals, The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 2012.
Tang Y., Shih K. and Fang H.H.P., Mechanisms of Stabilizing Hazardous Metals through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 15th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Guilin, China. 2012.
Tang Y. and Shih K., Using Al/Fe Rich Sludge Residues from Water and Wastewater Treatment Processing to Immobilize Copper Electroplating Waste, International Conference on Solid Waste 2013: Innovation in Technology and Management, Hong Kong. 2013.
Tseng H.H., Shih K., Shiu P.T. and Wey M.Y., Influence of Support Structure on the Permeation Behavior of Polyetherimide-Derived Carbon Molecular Sieve Composite Membrane, Journal of Membrane Science . 2012, 405-406: 250-260.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F., Shih K., LU X. and Liu C., Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 2621-2627.
Wang F., Liu C. and Shih K., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2012.
ZHOU Z. and Shih K., Crystal Structure of 5, 6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium nitrate (Hdcbii•NO3) , Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Reference Number #926305 . 2013.
Zhang G., Guo Y., Ao J., Yang J., Lv G. and Shih K., Thermally Induced Phase Transformation of Pearl Powder, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2013, 33: 2046-2049.


Researcher : Shui CS
List of Research Outputs

Shui C.S., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Bicycle network design using genetic algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Smith ST
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: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


Project Title:Rational Modelling and Design of Externally Bonded Strengthening Systems for Civil Infrastructure Incorporating Anchorage Devices
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2012


List of Research Outputs

Smith S.T., Best Teacher Award 2011-2012, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.
Wang Z.Y., Wang D.Y., Smith S.T. and Lu D.G., Experimental testing and analytical modelling of CFRP-confined large circular RC columns subjected to cyclic axial compression, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 40: 64-74.
Xu L.J., Lu X.Z., Smith S.T. and He S.T., Scaled model test for collision between over-height truck and bridge superstructure, International Journal of Impact Engineering. UK, Elsevier, 2012, 49: 31-42.
Zhang H., Smith S.T. and Kim S.J., Optimisation of carbon and glass FRP anchor design, Construction and Building Materials, Special Issue on Strengthening and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Material. Elsevier, 2012, 32: 1-12.


Researcher : Su KL
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


Project Title:Development of shear transfer model for bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2013


List of Research Outputs

CHEN H., Su K.L., Kwan A.K.H. and Fok S.L., Correction of Strain Errors Induced by Small Rigid-body Motions in Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry Measurement, HKIE Transactions. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 2-11.
CHENG B., Su K.L. and Luo J., Design Guidelines on the Ultimate Strength of Retrofitted Deep Concrete Coupling Beams by Laterally Restrained Side Plates, Applied Mechanics and Materials. Switzerland, Scientific.net, 2012, 226-228: 228-942.
Feng W., Ma P. and Su K.L., An electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack with a contact zone in magnetoelectroelastic bimaterials under a thermal flux and magnetoelectromechanical loads, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2012, 49(23-24): 3472-3483.
LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Experimental study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened with bolted-side steel plates, Advances in Structural Engineering. England, Multi-Science, 2013, 16(3): 499-516.
LI L., Lo S.H. and Su K.L., Study of moderately reinforced concrete beams strengthened by bolted-side steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary. London, Springer, 2013, 577-583.
Lee C., Su K.L. and Wang Y.P., AGV-induced floor micro-vibration assessment in LCD factories by using a regressional modified Kanai-Tajimi moving force model, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Korea, Techno Press, 2013, 45(4): 539-564.
Lee C., Wang Y.P. and Su K.L., Assessment of vibrations induced in factories by automated guided vehicles, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures & Buildings. England, ICE Publishing, 2013, 166(4): 182-196.
Lee Y.Y., Li Q.S., Leung A.Y.T. and Su K.L., The jump phenomenon effect on the sound absorption of a nonlinear panel absorber and sound transmission loss of a nonlinear panel backed by a cavity, Nonlinear Dynamics. Netherlands, Springer, 2012, 69(1-2): 99-116.
MA P., Feng W. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on electrically impermeable and magnetically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 102: 310-323.
MA P., Feng W.J. and Su K.L., Pre-fracture zone model on magnetoelectrically permeable interface crack between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, The 13th International Conference on Fracture, 16-21 June 2013, Beijing, China. 2013, 10 pages.
Su K.L., CHEN H., Fok S.L., Li H., Singh G., Sun L. and Shi L., Determination of the tension softening curve of nuclear graphites using the incremental displacement collocation method, Carbon. England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2013, 57: 65-78.
Su K.L. and Lee C., Development of seismic fragility curves for low-rise masonry in-filled reinforced concrete buildings by a coefficient-based method, Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration. China, Springer, 2013, 12(2): 319-332.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Korea, Techno Press, 2013.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , The Journal of Applied Mathematics. USA, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012.
Su K.L. and TANG O., Evaluation of local & global ductility relationships for low-rise masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frame structures, Proceedings of the 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15WCEE), Lisbon, Portugal, September 24-28.. Portugal, 2012, 10 pages.
Su K.L., Chen H. and Kwan A.K.H., Incremental displacement collocation method for the evaluation of tension softening curve of mortar, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. New York, USA, Pergamon Press, 2012, 88: 49-62.
WANG L. and Su K.L., A unified design procedure for preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with post-compressed plates under static loads, Advances in Concrete Construction. Korea, Techno-Press, 2013, 1(2): 163-185.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Axial behaviour of post-fire RC columns strengthened with post-compressed steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary,. London, Springer, 2013, 413-419.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Theoretical and experimental study of plate-strengthened concrete columns under eccentric compression loading, Journal of Structural Engineering-ASCE . USA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 139(3): 350-359.
Wang L. and Su K.L., Experimental Investigation of Preloaded RC Columns Strengthened with Precambered Steel Plates Under Eccentric Compression Loading, ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. ESSEX, ENGLAND, MULTI-SCIENCE PUBL CO LTD, 2012, 15(8): 1253-1264.


Researcher : Sun L
List of Research Outputs

Sun L. and Chen J., Influences of topography and climate on vegetation distribution over mainland China, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .
Wu Y., Li T., Sun L. and Chen J., Parallelization of a hydrological model using the message passing interface, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2013, 43: 124-132.


Researcher : Sun S
List of Research Outputs

Sun S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Optimal frequency, route and fare structures for transit networks with elastic demand, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Sun TK
List of Research Outputs

Sun T.K. and Yan R.W.M., Fluid-coupled analysis using solution mapping and remeshing, In: Chang-Koon Choi, The 2012 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research. 2012, 1033-1038.
Yan R.W.M., Sun T.K. and Tham L.G., Coupled-consolidation modelling of a pile in consolidating ground, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering ASCE. 2012, 138: 789-798.
Yan R.W.M. and Sun T.K., Dragload and neutral plane of a pile embedded into a consolidating ground, International Joint Symposium on Urban Geotechnics for Sustainable Development. Korea, 2012, 86-89.


Researcher : Sze HY
List of Research Outputs

Sze H.Y., Yang J., Heung M. and Wang G., On correction factors for liquefaction analysis of embankments and slopes, Proceedings of ASCE Geo-Congress 2013: Embankments and Slopes, San Diego, USA. 2013.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Closure to Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2013, 139(5): 835-839.


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

Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Disaggregated crash prediction models for different crash types, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pei X., Wong S.C., Li Y.C. and Sze N.N., Full Bayesian Method for the Development of Speed Models: Applications of GPS Probe Data, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1188-1195.
Pei X., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., The roles of exposure and speed in road safety analysis, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2012, 48: 464-471.
Sze N.N., Estimating the effect of road safety measures: application of treatment-comparison group approach, Invited Lecture at University of Canterbury, 12 September, Christchurch, New Zealand. 2012.
Sze N.N., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Guest Editor, Asian Geographer. 2013.
Szeto W.Y. and Sze N.N., Guest Editor , International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2012.
Wong S.C., Sze N.N., Loo B.P.Y., Chow A.S.Y., Lo H.K. and Hung W.T., Performance Evaluations of the Spiral-Marking Roundabouts in Hong Kong, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1377-1387.
Yan W., Lu D., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., A driving simulator study of the impact of hands-free phone conversations on driving performance, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Yin J., Wong S.C., Sze N.N. and Ho H.W., A Continuum Model for Housing Allocation and Transportation Emission Problems in a Polycentric City, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2013, 7: 275-298.
Yin J., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Optimization of housing allocation and transport emissions using continuum modeling approach, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2012, 2: 93-108.


Researcher : Szeto WY
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
Completion Date:03/2013


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: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


Project Title:Columbarium Development: Public Transport Policy Implications
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Development of an intersection movement-based modeling approach for the multi-class dynamic traffic assignment problem with queue spillback
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting ; On the Existence of the Simultaneous Occurrence of Braess and Emission Paradoxes
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:A Software Tool with a Strategic Approach for Identifying Critical Transport Infrastructures and Building Resilience of Urban Transport Systems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Grant for Joint Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:Development of a travel time data sharing platform
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:A link-based dynamic system optimal assignment model that captures the effects of queue spillback
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:A Software Tool with a Strategic Approach for Identifying Critical Transport Infrastructures and Building Resilience of Urban Transport Systems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Ho H.W., Sumalee A., Lam W.H.K. and Szeto W.Y., A Continuum Modeling Approach for Network Vulnerability Analysis at Regional Scale, Paper presented at the 20th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory, 16-19 June, the Netherlands. . 2013.
Lawson A.R., Pakrashi V., Ghosh B. and Szeto W.Y., Perception of safety of cyclists in Dublin city, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2012.
Shui C.S., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Bicycle network design using genetic algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Sun S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Optimal frequency, route and fare structures for transit networks with elastic demand, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Sze N.N., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Guest Editor, Asian Geographer. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation, Editor in Asian Region, 2012.
Szeto W.Y. and Jiang Y., A hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm for transit network design, Transportation Research Record. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design: hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Bus Network Design: A Comparison between Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm Approaches, MMM-XIII. 第十三届现代数学和力学学术会议, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Cell-based dynamic equilibrium models, In: K. Ozbay, S. Ukkursuri, Advances in Dynamic Traffic Modeling and Control. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial advisory board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2013.
Szeto W.Y. and Sze N.N., Guest Editor , International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, International Journal of Transportation. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Member, Editorial Board, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Editorial Board, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Member, Editorial Board, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Member, International Editorial Board , Asian Transport Studies, 2010 – present. Eastern Asia Society for Transportation, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Jaber X.Q. and O'Mahony M., On the Existence of the Simultaneous Occurrence of Braess and Emission Paradoxes, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Risk-averse stochastic user equilibrium transit assignment with elastic demand, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., The 16th International IEEE Annual Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Associate Editor , 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang B., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The environmental sustainable network design problem under uncertainty solved by chemical reaction optimization, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Heterogeneous responses of vacant taxi drivers to uncertainties in customer-searching, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of vacant taxi drivers towards taxi stands in customer search, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Ye Q., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Short-term traffic speed forecasting based on data recorded at irregular intervals, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2012, 13: 1727- 1737.


Researcher : TANG O
List of Research Outputs

Su K.L. and TANG O., Evaluation of local & global ductility relationships for low-rise masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frame structures, Proceedings of the 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15WCEE), Lisbon, Portugal, September 24-28.. Portugal, 2012, 10 pages.


Researcher : Tang Y
List of Research Outputs

Shih K. and Tang Y., Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials, The 1st Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013.
Tang Y., Shih K. and Fang H.H.P., Mechanisms of Stabilizing Hazardous Metals through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials, The 15th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Guilin, China. 2012.
Tang Y. and Shih K., Using Al/Fe Rich Sludge Residues from Water and Wastewater Treatment Processing to Immobilize Copper Electroplating Waste, International Conference on Solid Waste 2013: Innovation in Technology and Management, Hong Kong. 2013.


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


Project Title:GEOMATE2012-KL; A study on slow moving slope
Investigator(s):Tham LG
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2012


List of Research Outputs

Arshadnejad S., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and ZHOU J., An empirical approach to introduce the relationship between blast-induced vibration and rock mass condition in tunnelling., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 423-429.
DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013.
DUAN K., Tham L.G. and Kwok C.Y., The behavior of brittle rocks, SINOROCK 2013, Shanghai, China. 2013.
HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y., Hanley K. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, Experimental Micromechanics for Geomaterials, Joint workshop of the ISSMGE TC101-TC105. The University of Hong Kong. 2013.
Huang X., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C. and Tham L.G., A micro mechanical study on the critical behavior of a granular assemblage with a realistic grading, In: Chang-Koon Choi, International Conference On Geomechanics And Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.
Yan R.W.M., Sun T.K. and Tham L.G., Coupled-consolidation modelling of a pile in consolidating ground, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering ASCE. 2012, 138: 789-798.
Yan R.W.M., WANG S., Tham L.G. and Lee P.K.K., Monitoring of load transfer in piled raft foundations., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 693-698.
Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Yuen K.V., Reliability of empirical relation on the attenuation of blast-induced vibrations., International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. Elsevier, 2013, 59: 160-165.
Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Yuen K.V., Reliability of the design formula of blast-induced vibrations, In: Yingxin Zhou, Jungang Cai, and Raymond Sterling, The 13th World Conference of the Associated Research Centers for the Urban Underground Space. Singapore, Research Publishing, 2012, 1: 1112-1118.


Researcher : To P
List of Research Outputs

To P., Lam K.M. and Xie Z.N., Effect of a through-building gap on wind-induced loading and dynamic responses of a tall building, Wind and Structures . 2012, 15(6): 531-553.


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 : Veronika A
List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Skitmore R.M. and Veronika A., Carbon dioxide reduction in the building life cycle: a critical review, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(4): 281-292.


Researcher : WANG B
List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., Wang B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Wang B., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : WANG F
List of Research Outputs

Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian, China. 2013.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, Procedia Environmental Sciences. 2013, 18: 106-113.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F., Shih K., LU X. and Liu C., Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 2621-2627.
Wang F., Liu C. and Shih K., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2012.


Researcher : WANG L
List of Research Outputs

WANG L. and Su K.L., A unified design procedure for preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with post-compressed plates under static loads, Advances in Concrete Construction. Korea, Techno-Press, 2013, 1(2): 163-185.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Axial behaviour of post-fire RC columns strengthened with post-compressed steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary,. London, Springer, 2013, 413-419.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Theoretical and experimental study of plate-strengthened concrete columns under eccentric compression loading, Journal of Structural Engineering-ASCE . USA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 139(3): 350-359.
Wang L. and Su K.L., Experimental Investigation of Preloaded RC Columns Strengthened with Precambered Steel Plates Under Eccentric Compression Loading, ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. ESSEX, ENGLAND, MULTI-SCIENCE PUBL CO LTD, 2012, 15(8): 1253-1264.


Researcher : WANG S
List of Research Outputs

Yan R.W.M., WANG S., Tham L.G. and Lee P.K.K., Monitoring of load transfer in piled raft foundations., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 693-698.


Researcher : WANG Y
List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The environmental sustainable network design problem under uncertainty solved by chemical reaction optimization, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : WEI Y
List of Research Outputs

WEI Y., Chen S. and Au F.T.K., Failure analysis of four-point-supported glass panels subjected to blast loading, HKIE Transactions. Abingdon, Taylor & Francis, 2013, 20(1): 62-70.


Researcher : WONG KWK
List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and WONG K.W.K., A public private people partnerships (P4) process framework for infrastructure development in Hong Kong, Cities. Elsevier, 2013, 31: 370-381.
REN A., Kumaraswamy M.M., WONG K.W.K. and Ng T.S.T., Application of relationally integrated value networks in the implementation of BIM for better life cycle considerations of buildings, Proceedings: CIB World Building Congress 2013 (CIB-WBC2013), May 5-9, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. 2013, 11 pages.


Researcher : WONG SY
List of Research Outputs

WONG S.Y. and Lam K.M., CFD study of dynamic wind actions on faces of a tall building, Proceedings of the 1st Hong Kong Wind Engineering Workshop, Hong Kong, January . 2013, 113-117.
WONG S.Y. and Lam K.M., Effect of recessed cavities on wind-induced loading and dynamic responses of a tall building, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 2013, 114: 72-82.


Researcher : WONG V
List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., CHAN K.W. and WONG V., A 3-parameter particle packing model incorporating the wedging effect, Powder Technology. 2013, 237: 172-179.


Researcher : Wang B
List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., Wang B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Wang B., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Wang F
List of Research Outputs

Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian, China. 2013.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry, Procedia Environmental Sciences. 2013, 18: 106-113.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F. and Shih K., Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 2012, 69: 1287-1291.
WANG F., Shih K., LU X. and Liu C., Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 2621-2627.
Wang F., Liu C. and Shih K., Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2012.


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




Researcher : Wang L
List of Research Outputs

WANG L. and Su K.L., A unified design procedure for preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with post-compressed plates under static loads, Advances in Concrete Construction. Korea, Techno-Press, 2013, 1(2): 163-185.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Axial behaviour of post-fire RC columns strengthened with post-compressed steel plates, Proceedings of the International Conference 2013, Design, Fabrication and Economy of Metal Structures, Miskolc, Hungary,. London, Springer, 2013, 413-419.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Theoretical and experimental study of plate-strengthened concrete columns under eccentric compression loading, Journal of Structural Engineering-ASCE . USA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 139(3): 350-359.
Wang L. and Su K.L., Experimental Investigation of Preloaded RC Columns Strengthened with Precambered Steel Plates Under Eccentric Compression Loading, ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. ESSEX, ENGLAND, MULTI-SCIENCE PUBL CO LTD, 2012, 15(8): 1253-1264.


Researcher : Wang X
List of Research Outputs

Wang X. and Li X.Y., A unified model for quantification of concentration polarization (CP) of particles during cross-flow membrane filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2012.


Researcher : Wang Y
List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The environmental sustainable network design problem under uncertainty solved by chemical reaction optimization, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Wang Y
List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The environmental sustainable network design problem under uncertainty solved by chemical reaction optimization, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Wang Z
Project Title:Investigation on the microbial diversity in sludge with/without shocking of BPA
Investigator(s):Wang Z, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013




Researcher : Wei L
List of Research Outputs

Yang J. and Wei L., Collapse of loose sand with the addition of fines: the role of particle shape, Géotechnique. 2012, 62(12): 1111-1125.


Researcher : Wong CP
List of Research Outputs

Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Heterogeneous responses of vacant taxi drivers to uncertainties in customer-searching, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of vacant taxi drivers towards taxi stands in customer search, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


Researcher : Wong JMW
List of Research Outputs

DONG Y., Wong C.T.C., Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., Life cycle assessment of precast concrete units, Proceedings: International Conference on Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, March 28-29, Madrid, Spain, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Press, 2013, 490-495.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and WONG K.W.K., A public private people partnerships (P4) process framework for infrastructure development in Hong Kong, Cities. Elsevier, 2013, 31: 370-381.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong J.M.W., CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards 2012: Project Innovation Award – Highly Commended Award (Title of Project: A product-based carbon labelling scheme for construction materials), Chartered Institute of Building. 2012.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W., Skitmore R.M. and Veronika A., Carbon dioxide reduction in the building life cycle: a critical review, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability. Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing, 2012, 165(4): 281-292.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Skitmore R.M., Challenges facing carbon dioxide labelling of construction materials, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability. Institution of Civil Enigneers Publishing, 2013, 166(1): 20-31.
Ng T.S.T., Wong J.M.W. and Chan H.L., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Interim Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council, December, 2012, 70 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Wong Y.M.W. and Wong J.M.W., Factors influencing the success of PPP at feasibility stage – a tripartite comparison, Habitat International. 2012, 36(4): 423-432.
Ng T.S.T., CHEN Y. and Wong J.M.W., Variability of building environmental assessment tools on evaluating carbon emission, Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Elsevier, 2013, 38: 131-141.


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




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: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
Completion Date:02/2013


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


Project Title:Pedestrian safety at signalized intersections
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


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: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
Completion Date:02/2013


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


Project Title:Pedestrian safety at signalized intersections
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Chen A., Chootinan P., Ryu S. and Wong S.C., Quality Measures of Origin-Destination Trip Table Estimated from Traffic Counts: Review and New Generalized Demand Scale Measure, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1340-1349.
Guo R.Y., Huang H.J. and Wong S.C., A potential field approach to the modeling of route choice in pedestrian evacuation, Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment. 2013, 2013: P02010.
Guo R.Y., Huang H.J. and Wong S.C., Route choice in pedestrian evacuation under conditions of good and zero visibility: Experimental and simulation results, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2012, 46: 669-686.
Li Y.C., Sze N.N., Wong S.C., Tsui K.L. and So F.L., Effects of drink driving on crash risk based on random breath test data, Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 2013, 20: 146-154.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Modeling the effects of integrated rail and property development on the design of rail line services in a linear monocentric city, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2012, 46: 710-728.
Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., A generalized camera calibration model that is capable of using trapezoidal pattern on the road for determining camera parameters, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Generalized camera calibration model for trapezoidal patterns on the road, Optical Engineering. 2013, 52: 017006.
Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Disaggregated crash prediction models for different crash types, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pei X., Wong S.C., Li Y.C. and Sze N.N., Full Bayesian Method for the Development of Speed Models: Applications of GPS Probe Data, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1188-1195.
Pei X., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., The roles of exposure and speed in road safety analysis, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2012, 48: 464-471.
Peng J. and Wong S.C., Macroscopic properties of dense road networks, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012, 99-106.
Shui C.S., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Bicycle network design using genetic algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Sun S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Optimal frequency, route and fare structures for transit networks with elastic demand, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Sze N.N., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Guest Editor, Asian Geographer. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y. and Wong S.C., Bilevel transit network design: hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Wang B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Paper presented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 13-17 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Jiang Y., Wong S.C. and Wang D.Z.W., Risk-averse stochastic user equilibrium transit assignment with elastic demand, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Szeto W.Y., Wang Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang B., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The environmental sustainable network design problem under uncertainty solved by chemical reaction optimization, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Heterogeneous responses of vacant taxi drivers to uncertainties in customer-searching, In: William H.K. Lam, Hong K. Lo and S.C. Wong, Paper presented at the 5th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 18-19 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of vacant taxi drivers towards taxi stands in customer search, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Wong S.C., A continuum modeling approach to the interactions of land use, transport and the environment for a polycentric city, Keynote speaker at the 1st European Symposium on Quantitative Methods in Transportation Systems, 4-7 September 2012, Lausanne, Switzerland. 2012.
Wong S.C., Area Editor, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. USA, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. N.J., U.S.A., IEEE, 2012.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Journal of Advanced Transportation. USA, Wiley, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editioral Board, The Open Transportation Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Philadelphia, USA, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, Transportmetrica. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board , Journal of Asian Transportation Research Society. Thailand, ATRANS, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development. New York, ASCE, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Central European Journal of Engineering. Poland, Versita, co-published with Springer Verlag, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. United Kingdom, Inderscience Publishers, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Philadelphia, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. Amsterdam, Elsevier Publishing Service, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Open Environmental Sciences. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Numerical Methods Journal. Bentham Science Publishers, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Urban Studies Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transport Reviews. London, Taylor & Francis, 2012.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Pergamon Press, 2012.
Wong S.C., Sze N.N., Loo B.P.Y., Chow A.S.Y., Lo H.K. and Hung W.T., Performance Evaluations of the Spiral-Marking Roundabouts in Hong Kong, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2012, 138: 1377-1387.
Wu C.X., Song T., Zhang P. and Wong S.C., Phase-plane analysis of conserved higher-order traffic flow model, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. 2012, 33: 1505-1512.
Wu C.X., Zhang P., Wong S.C., Qiao D.L. and Dai S.Q., Solitary wave solution to Aw-Rascle viscous model of traffic flow, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. 2013, 34: 523-528.
Yan W., Lu D., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., A driving simulator study of the impact of hands-free phone conversations on driving performance, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Yang C., Chen A., Xu X. and Wong S.C., Sensitivity-based Uncertainty Analysis of a Combined Travel Demand Model, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2013, 80: 395-415.
Ye Q., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Short-term traffic speed forecasting based on data recorded at irregular intervals, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2012, 13: 1727- 1737.
Yin J., Wong S.C., Sze N.N. and Ho H.W., A Continuum Model for Housing Allocation and Transportation Emission Problems in a Polycentric City, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2013, 7: 275-298.
Yin J., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Optimization of housing allocation and transport emissions using continuum modeling approach, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2012, 2: 93-108.


Researcher : Wu Y
List of Research Outputs

Wu Y. and Chen J., Analyzing the Water Budget and Hydrological Characteristics and Responses to Land Use in a Monsoonal Climate River Basin in South China, Environmental Management. Springer, 2013, 51: 1174-1186.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Estimating irrigation water demand using an improved method and optimizing reservoir operation for water supply and hydropower generation: A case study of the Xinfengjiang reservoir in southern China, Agricultural Water Management. Elsevier, 2013, 116: 110-121.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Modeling of soil erosion and sediment transport in the East River Basin in southern China, Science of The Total Environment. Elservier, 2012, 441: 159-168.
Wu Y., Li T., Sun L. and Chen J., Parallelization of a hydrological model using the message passing interface, Environmental Modelling & Software. Elsevier, 2013, 43: 124-132.


Researcher : Xiao F
List of Research Outputs

Xiao F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation and visualization of internal flow through particle aggregates and microbial flocs using particle image velocimetry, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. Xiao, F., Lam, K.M. and Li, X.Y. (2013). . , Vol., 2013, 397: 163-168.
Xiao F., Lam K.M. and Wang D.S., Investigation of the hydrodynamic behavior of diatom aggregates using particle image velocimetry, Journal of Environmental Sciences . 2012, 24(7): 1157-1164.


Researcher : Xie J
List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Zheng D.X.M. and Xie J., Allocation of construction resources through a pull-driven approach, Construction Innovation – Information, Process, Management. Emerald, 2013, 13(1): 77-99.


Researcher : Xie S
List of Research Outputs

Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., A generalized camera calibration model that is capable of using trapezoidal pattern on the road for determining camera parameters, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.
Pang C.C., Xie S., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Generalized camera calibration model for trapezoidal patterns on the road, Optical Engineering. 2013, 52: 017006.


Researcher : Xu Q
List of Research Outputs

Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., An enhanced Topmodel for a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013. .


Researcher : YAN S
List of Research Outputs

YAN S. and Young B., Effects of Elevated Temperatures on Double Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels, Journal of Structural Engineering. ASCE, 2013, 139(5): 757-771.
YAN S. and Young B., Transient State Tests of Light Gauge Steel Single Shear Screwed Connections, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures, Qingdao, China. 2012, 137-146.


Researcher : YU K
List of Research Outputs

YU K., Li B. and Zhang T., Direct rapid analysis of multiple PPCPs in municipal wastewater using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry without SPE pre-concentration, Analytica Chimica Acta. 2012, 738: 59-68.


Researcher : Yan RWM
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


Project Title:The 2012 International Conference on Geomechanics and Engineering (ICGE'12); Fabric of granular materials at the critical state
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Microscopic study of grain-crushing using micro-focused X-Ray CT scanning
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Green Slope Engineering: Bioengineered, Live Cover Systems for Man-made Fill Slopes and Landfill Capillary Barriers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yan RWM, Tham LG, Pryor MR, Hau CH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Arshadnejad S., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and ZHOU J., An empirical approach to introduce the relationship between blast-induced vibration and rock mass condition in tunnelling., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 423-429.
Chiu C...F..., Yan R.W.M. and Yuen K...V..., Estimation of water retention curve of granular soils from particle-size distribution - a Bayesian probabilistic approach, Canadian Geotechnical Journal. NRC Research Press, 2012, 49(9): 1024-1035.
Su D. and Yan R.W.M., A multidirectional p-y model for lateral sand-pile interactions, Soils and Foundations. Elsevier, 2013, 53(2): 199-214.
Sun T.K. and Yan R.W.M., Fluid-coupled analysis using solution mapping and remeshing, In: Chang-Koon Choi, The 2012 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research. 2012, 1033-1038.
Yan R.W.M., A review of constitutive modelling of bonded soil, In: Q. Yang, J-M. Zhang, H. Zheng, Y. Yao, The 2nd International Symposium on Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advanced and New Applications. 2012, 657-662.
Yan R.W.M., Sun T.K. and Tham L.G., Coupled-consolidation modelling of a pile in consolidating ground, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering ASCE. 2012, 138: 789-798.
Yan R.W.M. and Sun T.K., Dragload and neutral plane of a pile embedded into a consolidating ground, International Joint Symposium on Urban Geotechnics for Sustainable Development. Korea, 2012, 86-89.
Yan R.W.M. and Zhang L., Fabric and the critical state of idealized granular assemblages subject to biaxial shear, Computers and Geotechnics. Elsevier, 2013, 49: 43-52.
Yan R.W.M. and Zhang L., Fabric of granular materials at the critical state., In: Chang-Koon Choi, The 2012 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research . 2012, 590-596.
Yan R.W.M., International Chinese Association for Computational Mechanics (ICACM) Young Investigator Award 2013, International Chinese Association for Computational Mechanics . 2013.
Yan R.W.M., WANG S., Tham L.G. and Lee P.K.K., Monitoring of load transfer in piled raft foundations., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 693-698.
Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Yuen K.V., Reliability of empirical relation on the attenuation of blast-induced vibrations., International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. Elsevier, 2013, 59: 160-165.
Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and Yuen K.V., Reliability of the design formula of blast-induced vibrations, In: Yingxin Zhou, Jungang Cai, and Raymond Sterling, The 13th World Conference of the Associated Research Centers for the Urban Underground Space. Singapore, Research Publishing, 2012, 1: 1112-1118.


Researcher : Yan W
List of Research Outputs

Yan W., Lu D., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., A driving simulator study of the impact of hands-free phone conversations on driving performance, In: Ho-Yin Mak and Hong K. Lo, Paper presented at the 17th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 15-17 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKSTS, 2012.


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: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: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


Project Title:ASCE Geo-Congress 2013; On Correction Factors for Liquefaction Analysis of Embankments and Slopes
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:Investigation of the effects of fines on nonlinear shear modulus and damping of sands
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Dai B., Yang J. and Zhou C., An experimental study on the effect of inter-particle friction on mechanical behavior of granular materials, Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 2013, 45(3): 375-383.
Gao M., Wang Y., Gao G.Y. and Yang J., An analytical solution for the transient response of a cylindrical lined cavity in a poroelastic medium, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2013, 46: 30-40.
Gu X. and Yang J., A discrete element analysis of elastic properties of granular materials, Granular Matter. 2013, 15: 139-147.
Gu X., Yang J. and Huang M., DEM simulations of the small strain stiffness of granular soils: effect of stress ratio, Granular Matter. 2013, 15(3): 287-298.
Gu X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of dynamic properties of decomposed granite, Proceedings of the 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal. 2012.
LIU X. and Yang J., Effects of fines content on the small-strain stiffness of sand, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Geomechanics and Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2012.
Sze H.Y., Yang J., Heung M. and Wang G., On correction factors for liquefaction analysis of embankments and slopes, Proceedings of ASCE Geo-Congress 2013: Embankments and Slopes, San Diego, USA. 2013.
Yang J. and Sze H.Y., Closure to Cyclic strength of sand under sustained shear stress, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2013, 139(5): 835-839.
Yang J. and Wei L., Collapse of loose sand with the addition of fines: the role of particle shape, Géotechnique. 2012, 62(12): 1111-1125.
Yang J., Elected Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012.
Yang J., Liquefaction behavior of saturated sand under cyclic loading: new findings and interpretations, International Symposium on Coastal and Offshore Geotechnics, Hangzhou, China . 2012.
Yang J. and Gu X., Shear stiffness of granular material at small strains: does it depend on grain size?, Géotechnique. 2013, 63(2): 165-179.
Yang J., Site Response to Multi-directional Earthquake Loading: A Practical Procedure, Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University. 2012.
Yu F. and Yang J., Base capacity of open-ended steel pipe piles in sand, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2012, 138(9): in press.
Zhang F., Wang G., Kamai T., Chen W., Zhang D. and Yang J., Undrained shear behavior of saturated loess at different concentrations of sodium chlorate solution, Engineering Geology. 2013, 155: 69-79.


Researcher : Ye Q
List of Research Outputs

Ye Q., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Short-term traffic speed forecasting based on data recorded at irregular intervals, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2012, 13: 1727- 1737.


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


Project Title:120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition; Education and Training Requirements for a Practicing Civil Engineer to Qualify in Australasia and the United Kingdom
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


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


Project Title:120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition; Education and Training Requirements for a Practicing Civil Engineer to Qualify in Australasia and the United Kingdom
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., A new two-dimensional laboratory apparatus for electrokinetic extraction, International Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation. Boston, 2013, 31-32.
Gu Y. and Yeung A.T.C., Enhanced electrokinetic remediation of cadmium-contaminated natural clay by phosphonates and EDTA, International Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation. Boston, 2013, 24-25.
Yeung A.T.C., Application of IT in indoor air quality management, the Conference on Regulations of Smoking Areas in Casino in Macau. Macau, the Macau Properties & Facilities Management Asso., the Macau Inst. of Elec. & Mech. Engrs., and the Hong Kong Indoor Air Quality Soc., 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Education and training requirements for a practicing civil engineer to qualify for registration in Australasia and the United Kingdom, 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.
Yeung A.T.C., Effects of pile jacking on adjacent earth retaining structures, Press-in Engineering 2013, Proc. 4th IPA International Workshop in Singapore. Tokyo, International Press-in Association, 2013, 75-83.
Yeung A.T.C., Environmental aspects of foundation construction, 1st Graduation Ceremony of the Environmental Piling Training Course organized by the Macau Construction Machinery Engineering Association. Macau, the Macau Construction Machinery Engineering Association, 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Environmental improvements on foundation construction in Hong Kong and Macau, Challenges in Geotechnical Engineering. Singapore, the American Society of Civil Engineers, Singapore Section, 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal. 2013.
Yeung A.T.C., GreenTech in foundation and pavement engineering, GreenTech Summit 2012. Pasay City, the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Mitigation and preparedness of landslides in Hong Kong, the Public Forum on Disaster Mitigation, Adaptation and Preparedness Strategies. Pasay City, the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Mitigation of landslides in Hong Kong, International Roundtable Meeting on Multilateral Cooperation/ Collaboration in Developing Disaster-Resilient Infrastructures. Nagoya, Japan, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2012.
Yeung A.T.C., Reappraisal of the acceptance criteria of the static load test for housing projects in Hong Kong, Geotechnical Aspects of Housing Supply and Development, Proc., 33rd Annual Seminar of Geotechnical Division. Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013, 139-144.
Yeung A.T.C. and Li K.S., Recent case studies of jacked piles in Hong Kong and Macau, In: Victor Li, Bridging Research & Practice – the VLA Experience. Hong Kong, Centre for Research & Professional Development, 2012, 2: 97-120.
Yeung A.T.C., The Open Waste Management Journal. 2013.


Researcher : Yin J
List of Research Outputs

Yin J., Wong S.C., Sze N.N. and Ho H.W., A Continuum Model for Housing Allocation and Transportation Emission Problems in a Polycentric City, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2013, 7: 275-298.
Yin J., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Optimization of housing allocation and transport emissions using continuum modeling approach, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2012, 2: 93-108.


Researcher : Young B
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
Completion Date:06/2013


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: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


Project Title:10th International Conference on Advances in Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures Effects of Different Widths of CFRP Plate Strengthened Aluminium Tubular Sections Subjected to Two-Flange-Loading Conditions
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2012
Completion Date:07/2012


Project Title:Cold-formed stainless steel bolted connections at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Experimental Investigation of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular beam-columns
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures (Keynote paper), Proceedings of the 7th Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong Symposium on Steel Construction, Advances in Research and Practice of Steel Structures (II), Shenzhen, China. 2012, 51-61.
CAI Y. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
CAI Y. and Young B., Tests of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 199-206.
Dinis P.B., Young B. and Camotim D., Local-Distortional Interaction in Cold-formed Steel Rack-Section Columns, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 523-530.
Dinis P.B., Young B. and Camotim D., Strength, Failure and Design of Web-Stiffened Lipped Channel Columns Exhibiting Distortional Buckling, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 531-538.
Feng R. and Young B., Stress Concentration Factors of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-joints, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Behaviour of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 399-405.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Material Tests at Elevated Temperatures using Steady State Method, Proceedings of the International Conferece on Applications of Structural Fire Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic. 2013, 461-466.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Structural Performance of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Tests of Pin-ended Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 82: 203-215.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., CFRP Strengthening of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members subjected to Concentrated Interior Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 151-158.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Effects of Different Widths of CFRP Plate Strengthened Aluminium Tubular Sections subjected to Two-Flange-Loading Conditions, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advances in Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures, Singapore. 2012, 589-596.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with High Modulus CFRP Plate subjected to Web Crippling, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2012, 77: 107-118.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Strengthening of Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections using CFRP Plate (Keynote paper), Proceedings of the Borneo Engineering Symposium on Cold-formed Steel Innovations, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 2012, 1-11.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Strengthening of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members using FRP subjected to Two-Flange-Loading, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 62: 179-190.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Web Crippling of Aluminium Tubular Structural Members Strengthened by CFRP, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 59: 58-69.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Web Crippling of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Members Strengthened with High Modulus CFRP Plate, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 415-421.
Liu W.M., Young B. and Ashraf M., Eccentric Compression Tests on High Strength Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 431-438.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Bending Tests of Aluminium Alloy Cross-sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 509-516.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Compression Tests of Aluminium Alloy Cross-sections, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 501-508.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Beam Tests on Aluminium Alloy Hollow Sections, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 119-126.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Cold-formed Steel Sections with Web Openings subjected to Web Crippling under Two-Flange Loading Conditions ― Part I: Tests and Finite Element Analysis, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 56: 38-48.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Cold-formed Steel Sections with Web Openings subjected to Web Crippling under Two-Flange Loading Conditions ― Part II: Parametric Study and Proposed Design Equations, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012, 56: 79-87.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Effect of Offset Web Holes on Web Crippling Strength of Cold-formed Steel Channel Sections under End-Two-Flange Loading Condition, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 65: 34-48.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Experimental and Analytical Studies of Cold-formed Steel Sections with Web Openings subjected to Web Crippling, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 167-174.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., Parametric Studies and Design Recommendations of Cold-formed Steel Sections with Web Openings subjected to Web Crippling, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 2012, 175-182.
Uzzaman A., Lim J.B.P., Nash D., Rhodes J. and Young B., The Effects of Web Holes on Web Crippling Strength of Cold-formed Steel Channels under End-Two-Flange Loading Condition, Proceedings of the 21th International Specialty Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, Mo., USA. 2012, 297-310.
Uzzaman A., Nash D., Rhodes J., Lim J.B.P. and Young B., The Effects of Web Opening on Web Crippling Strength of Cold-formed Steel Channels under Interior-Two-Flange Loading Condition, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advances in Steel Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures, Singapore. 2012, 179-186.
YAN S. and Young B., Effects of Elevated Temperatures on Double Shear Bolted Connections of Thin Sheet Steels, Journal of Structural Engineering. ASCE, 2013, 139(5): 757-771.
YAN S. and Young B., Transient State Tests of Light Gauge Steel Single Shear Screwed Connections, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures, Qingdao, China. 2012, 137-146.
Young B., Silvestre N. and Camotim D., Cold-formed Steel Lipped Channel Columns Influenced by Local-Distortional Interaction: Strength and DSM Design, Journal of Structural Engineering. ASCE, 2013, 139(6): 1059-1074.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2012.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2012.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Steel Structures. Springer, 2013.
Young B., Editorial Board, Structures and Buildings. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, 2012.
Young B., Editorial Board, Thin-Walled Structures. Elsevier, 2012.
Zhou F., Chen Y. and Young B., Cold-formed High Strength Stainless Steel Cross-sections in Compression Considering Interaction Effects of Constituent Plate Elements, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 80: 32-41.
Zhou F. and Young B., Investigation of Concrete-filled Aluminum Circular Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 493-500.
Zhou F., Lim J.B.P. and Young B., Ultimate Compressive Strength of Cold-formed Steel Angle Struts Loaded Through a Single Bolt, Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering. Multi Science Publishing, 2012, 15(9): 1583-1595.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-formed Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Sections at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.
Zhu J. and Young B., Numerical Modeling and Design of Cold-formed Steel Oval Hollow Section Compression Members, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 275-281.


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




Researcher : Yu F
List of Research Outputs

Yu F. and Yang J., Base capacity of open-ended steel pipe piles in sand, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2012, 138(9): in press.


Researcher : Yue QZQ
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:34th International Geological Congress On the Energy Causing Earthquakes, Demonstrated with 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2012


List of Research Outputs

Xiao H.T. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Elastic fields in two joined transversely isotropic media of infinite extent as a result of rectangular loading, International Journal for Numerical & Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 2013, 37: 247-277.
Xu H.F., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Qian Q.H., Failure model of soil around enlarged base of deep uplift piles, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Geotechnical Engineering. 2012, 165(GE5): 275-288.
Yue Q.Z.Q. and Xiao H.T., Development of classical boundary element analysis of fracture mechanics in gradient materials, 13th International Conference on Fracture. Beijing, 2013, M09-1-9.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Gas-Kinetic Model for Mechanics of Large and Rapid Landslides with Long Travel Distances, International Symposium in Commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake: Long Term Geo-Hazard and Risk Consequences of Areas Struck by High Magnitude Earthquakes, May 12-13, 2013, Chengdu, China. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Gas-Kinetic Model for Mechanics of Large and Rapid Landslides with Long Travel Distances, Long Term Geo-Hazard and Risk Consequences of Areas Struck by High Magnitude Earthquakes, May 12 – 18, 2013, Chengdu, China. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Micro-gas Hypothesis for Behaviors of Rocks under Loading, In: Qiang Yang, Jian-Min Zhang, Hong Zheng, and Yangping Yao, Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Applications. New York, Springer, 2013, 381-386.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Monitoring and air-driven fast-track drilling designed for emergent searching and rescuing operation in buried underground space, 地下工程事故紧急搜救的快速气冲钻孔和实时监测, Journal of Heilongjiang Institute of Science & Technology. 黑龙江科技学院学报, 2012, 22(4): 403-408.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Natural gas eruption mechanism for earthquake landslides: illustrated with comparison between Donghekou and Papandayan Rockslide-debris flows, In: K. Ugai, A Wakai, H Yagi, Earthquake-induced Landslides. Heidelberg, Springer, 2013, 485-494.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On Cause of Wenchuan Earthquake with Gas Expansion and Migration along Crust Fault, 2013 International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, May 24-28, 2013, Seattle, USA. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On Incorrectness in Elastic Rebound Theory for Cause of Earthquakes, 13th International Conference on Fracture, June 16–21, 2013, Beijing, China . Beijing, 2013, S20-1-10.
Yue Q.Z.Q., What Truth Do Geohazards Try to Tell Us?, NRC Energy, Mining and Environment, National Research Council Canada in Vancouver, Aug. 12, 2013. 2013.


Researcher : ZHAO J
List of Research Outputs

Lam K.M., Leung M.Y.H. and ZHAO J., Computation of dynamic wind-induced interference in a row of tall buildings, Proceedings of the 1st Hong Kong Wind Engineering Workshop, Hong Kong, January . 2013, 118-123.


Researcher : ZHOU J
List of Research Outputs

Arshadnejad S., Yan R.W.M., Tham L.G. and ZHOU J., An empirical approach to introduce the relationship between blast-induced vibration and rock mass condition in tunnelling., Proceedings of the 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference cum Inaugural AGSSEA Conference. Singapore, Research Publishing Service, 2013, 423-429.


Researcher : ZHOU Z
List of Research Outputs

ZHOU Z. and Shih K., Crystal Structure of 5, 6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium nitrate (Hdcbii•NO3) , Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Reference Number #926305 . 2013.


Researcher : Zhang G
List of Research Outputs

Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., Use of X-Ray Powder Diffraction - Application in Studying Biological Minerals, The Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 2012.
Zhang G., Guo Y., Ao J., Yang J., Lv G. and Shih K., Thermally Induced Phase Transformation of Pearl Powder, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2013, 33: 2046-2049.


Researcher : Zhang H
List of Research Outputs

Zhang H., Smith S.T. and Kim S.J., Optimisation of carbon and glass FRP anchor design, Construction and Building Materials, Special Issue on Strengthening and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Material. Elsevier, 2012, 32: 1-12.


Researcher : Zhang J
List of Research Outputs

Zhang J. and Au F.T.K., Multi-scale finite element model updating for long-span cable-stayed bridges, Fifth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis 2012, Hilton Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1-4 July 2012. The Hague, The Netherlands, B27.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Public-Private-People Partnerships (4P) for Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Post-disaster Reconstruction, The 8th Annual Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction, (IIIRR), Kumamoto, Japan, 24-26 August. Japan, IIIRR, 2012, 407-416.


Researcher : Zhang J
List of Research Outputs

Zhang J. and Au F.T.K., Multi-scale finite element model updating for long-span cable-stayed bridges, Fifth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis 2012, Hilton Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1-4 July 2012. The Hague, The Netherlands, B27.
Zhang J. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Public-Private-People Partnerships (4P) for Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Post-disaster Reconstruction, The 8th Annual Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction, (IIIRR), Kumamoto, Japan, 24-26 August. Japan, IIIRR, 2012, 407-416.


Researcher : Zhang L
List of Research Outputs

Yan R.W.M. and Zhang L., Fabric and the critical state of idealized granular assemblages subject to biaxial shear, Computers and Geotechnics. Elsevier, 2013, 49: 43-52.
Yan R.W.M. and Zhang L., Fabric of granular materials at the critical state., In: Chang-Koon Choi, The 2012 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Research . 2012, 590-596.


Researcher : Zhang T
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: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: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


Project Title:Exploring biodegradation pathway and associated genes for emerging pollutants using high-resolution LC-QToF-MS and high-throughput sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Develop Diagnostic Platform for Important Microbial Groups in Biological Municipal Wastewater Treatment using Next Generation Sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Li B, Guo F
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Exploring cellulosic genes from thermophilic anaerobic consortia by next generation sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., LI C., LANE A.C., Wang Y., LU X., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7.
Guo F. and Zhang T., Biases during DNA extraction of activated sludge samples revealed by high throughput sequencing, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Springer-Verlag, 2013, 97: 4607-4616.
Li B. and Zhang T., Different removal behaviours of multiple trace antibiotics in municipal wastewater chlorination, Water Research. 2013, 47: 2970-2982.
Li B. and Zhang T., Removal mechanisms and kinetics of trace tetracycline by two types of activated sludge treating freshwater sewage and saline sewage, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2013, 20: 3024-3033.
Li B. and Zhang T., pH significantly affects removal of trace antibiotics in chlorination of municipal wastewater, Water Res. 2012, 46(11): 3703-13.
Li X.Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Pilot-scale trials on the treatment of soy sauce wastewater by ceramic membrane filtration, report to JCL Engineering Limited Company. 2012.
Xia Y., Cai L., Zhang T. and Fang H.H.P., Effects of substrate loading and co-substrates on thermophilic anaerobic conversion of microcrystalline cellulose and microbial communities revealed using high-throughput sequencing, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2012.
YU K., Li B. and Zhang T., Direct rapid analysis of multiple PPCPs in municipal wastewater using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry without SPE pre-concentration, Analytica Chimica Acta. 2012, 738: 59-68.
Zhang T., Antibiotic residues and resistance genes in wastewater: impact of treatment process., 2013 SCM Annual Conference. June 16 to June 20, 2013, Ottawa, Canada.. 2013.
Zhang T., Applications of next generation sequencing in biological wastewater treatment., 7th International Conference on Genomics & Bio-IT APAC 2012. Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.
Zhang T., Microbial structure and function in anaerobic digestion sludge revealed by metagenomic analysis. , International Symposium on Advanced Biological Engineering. Oct 25-29, 2012, Gui Lin, China.. 2012.


Researcher : Zhou F
List of Research Outputs

Zhou F., Chen Y. and Young B., Cold-formed High Strength Stainless Steel Cross-sections in Compression Considering Interaction Effects of Constituent Plate Elements, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 80: 32-41.
Zhou F. and Young B., Investigation of Concrete-filled Aluminum Circular Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 493-500.
Zhou F., Lim J.B.P. and Young B., Ultimate Compressive Strength of Cold-formed Steel Angle Struts Loaded Through a Single Bolt, Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering. Multi Science Publishing, 2012, 15(9): 1583-1595.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-formed Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Sections at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 4th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2012.


Researcher : Zhu J
List of Research Outputs

Zhu J. and Young B., Numerical Modeling and Design of Cold-formed Steel Oval Hollow Section Compression Members, Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, London, UK. 2012, 275-281.


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