By Professor Joshua Zhao

Journal articles

Huang F; Cheng B; Li C; Zhao XL, 2020, 'Fatigue behavior of bird-beak SHS X-joints under cyclic brace axial forces', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106021

Alam MI; Fawzia S; Zhao XL; M. Remennikov A, 2020, 'Numerical modeling and performance assessment of frp-strengthened full-scale circular-hollow-section steel columns subjected to vehicle collisions', Journal of Composites for Construction, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001011

Dong Z; Wu G; Zhao XL; Zhu H; Wei Y; Yan Z, 2020, 'Mechanical properties of discrete BFRP needles reinforced seawater sea-sand concrete-filled GFRP tubular stub columns', Construction and Building Materials, 244, pp. 118330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118330

Cheng B; Huang F; Li C; Duan Y; Zhao XL, 2020, 'Hot spot stress and fatigue behavior of bird-beak SHS X-joints subjected to brace in-plane bending', Thin-Walled Structures, 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.106701

Xu G; Tong L; Zhao XL; Zhou H; Xu F, 2020, 'Numerical analysis and formulae for SCF reduction coefficients of CFRP-strengthened CHS gap K-joints', Engineering Structures, 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110369

Li YL; Zhao XL, 2020, 'Hybrid double tube sections utilising seawater and sea sand concrete, FRP and stainless steel', Thin-Walled Structures, 149, pp. 106643, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.106643

Tafsirojjaman T; Fawzia S; Thambiratnam D; Zhao XL, 2020, 'Numerical investigation of CFRP strengthened RHS members under cyclic loading', Structures, 24, pp. 610 - 626, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.01.041

Li YL; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK, 2020, 'Behaviour of seawater and sea sand concrete filled FRP square hollow sections', Thin-Walled Structures, 148, pp. 106596, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106596

Amraei M; Zhao XL; Björk T; Heidarpour A, 2020, 'Bond characteristics between high/ultra-high strength steel and ultra-high modulus CFRP laminates', Engineering Structures, 205, pp. 110094, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.110094

Zhao J, 2020, 'Hybrid double tube sections utilising seawater and sea sand concrete, FRP and stainless steel', Thin Walled Structures, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.106643

Tong L; Yu Q; Zhao XL, 2020, 'Experimental study on fatigue behavior of butt-welded thin-walled steel plates strengthened using CFRP sheets', Thin-Walled Structures, 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106471

Bazli M; Jafari A; Ashrafi H; Zhao XL; Bai Y; Singh Raman RK, 2020, 'Effects of UV radiation, moisture and elevated temperature on mechanical properties of GFRP pultruded profiles', Construction and Building Materials, 231, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117137

Dong Z; Wu G; Zhao XL; Zhu H; Lian JL, 2020, 'The durability of seawater sea-sand concrete beams reinforced with metal bars or non-metal bars in the ocean environment', Advances in Structural Engineering, 23, pp. 334 - 347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1369433219870580

Tong L; Xu G; Zhao XL; Zhou H; Xu F, 2019, 'Experimental and theoretical studies on reducing hot spot stress on CHS gap K-joints with CFRP strengthening', Engineering Structures, 201, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109827

Zhao J; Li G; Wang Z; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Fatigue behavior of concrete beams reinforced with glass- and carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) bars after exposure to elevated temperatures', Composite Structures, 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111427

Lei X; Yujun Q; Yu B; Chengyu Q; Hao W; Hai F; Xiao-Ling Z, 2019, 'Sandwich assemblies of composites square hollow sections and thin-walled panels in compression', Thin-Walled Structures, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106412

Li W; Gu YZ; Han LH; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Behaviour of grout-filled double-skin steel tubular T-joint subjected to low-velocity impact', Thin-Walled Structures, 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.106270

Amraei M; Ahola A; Afkhami S; Björk T; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Effects of heat input on the mechanical properties of butt-welded high and ultra-high strength steels', Engineering Structures, 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109460

Bazli M; Zhao XL; Bai Y; Singh Raman RK; Al-Saadi S, 2019, 'Bond-slip behaviour between FRP tubes and seawater sea sand concrete', Engineering Structures, 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109421

Hosseini A; Nussbaumer A; Motavalli M; Zhao XL; Ghafoori E, 2019, 'Mixed mode I/II fatigue crack arrest in steel members using prestressed CFRP reinforcement', International Journal of Fatigue, 127, pp. 345 - 361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.06.020

Jiang R; Rathnayaka S; Shannon B; Zhao XL; Ji J; Kodikara J, 2019, 'Analysis of failure initiation in corroded cast iron pipes under cyclic loading due to formation of through-wall cracks', Engineering Failure Analysis, 103, pp. 238 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2019.04.031

Dong Z; Wu G; Zhao XL; Zhu H; Shao X, 2019, 'Behaviors of hybrid beams composed of seawater sea-sand concrete (SWSSC) and a prefabricated UHPC shell reinforced with FRP bars', Construction and Building Materials, 213, pp. 32 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.04.059

Tafsirojjaman ; Fawzia S; Thambiratnam D; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Behaviour of CFRP strengthened CHS members under monotonic and cyclic loading', Composite Structures, 220, pp. 592 - 601, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.04.029

Hosseini A; Ghafoori E; Al-Mahaidi R; Zhao XL; Motavalli M, 2019, 'Strengthening of a 19th-century roadway metallic bridge using nonprestressed bonded and prestressed unbonded CFRP plates', Construction and Building Materials, 209, pp. 240 - 259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.095

Li YL; Zhao XL; Raman RKS, 2019, 'Theoretical model for concrete-filled stainless steel circular stub columns under axial compression', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 157, pp. 426 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.03.010

Yu QQ; Gu XL; Zhao XL; Zhang DM; Huang HW; Jiang C, 2019, 'Characterization of model uncertainty of adhesively bonded CFRP-to-steel joints', Composite Structures, 215, pp. 150 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.02.045

Mirmomeni M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Packer JA, 2019, 'Rate and temperature dependent relations for CFSTs and CFFTs subject to post-impact fire conditions', Thin-Walled Structures, 138, pp. 326 - 334, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2019.02.010

Jafari A; Bazli M; Ashrafi H; Vatani Oskouei A; Azhari S; Zhao XL; Gholipour H, 2019, 'Effect of fibers configuration and thickness on tensile behavior of GFRP laminates subjected to elevated temperatures', Construction and Building Materials, 202, pp. 189 - 207, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.003

Tong LW; Chen KP; Xu GW; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Formulae for hot-spot stress concentration factors of concrete-filled CHS T-joints based on experiments and FE analysis', Thin-Walled Structures, 136, pp. 113 - 128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.12.013

Ma DY; Han LH; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Seismic performance of the concrete-encased CFST column to RC beam joint: Experiment', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 154, pp. 134 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.11.030

Tafsirojjaman T; Fawzia S; Thambiratnam D; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Seismic strengthening of rigid steel frame with CFRP', Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 19, pp. 334 - 347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acme.2018.08.007

Hosseini A; Ghafoori E; Motavalli M; Nussbaumer A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R; Terrasi G, 2019, 'Development of prestressed unbonded and bonded CFRP strengthening solutions for tensile metallic members', Engineering Structures, 181, pp. 550 - 561, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.12.020

Li YL; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK, 2019, 'Load-strain model for concrete-filled double-skin circular FRP tubes under axial compression', Engineering Structures, 181, pp. 629 - 642, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.12.029

Wu C; Zhang LT; Bai Y; Zhao XL, 2019, 'Web crippling behavior of pultruded GFRP channel sections under transverse bearing load', Composite Structures, 209, pp. 129 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.10.067

Bazli M; Ashrafi H; Jafari A; Zhao XL; Gholipour H; Oskouei AV, 2019, 'Effect of thickness and reinforcement configuration on flexural and impact behaviour of GFRP laminates after exposure to elevated temperatures', Composites Part B: Engineering, 157, pp. 76 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.054

Li W; Gu YZ; Han LH; Zhao XL; Wang R; Nassirnia M; Heidarpour A, 2019, 'Behaviour of ultra-high strength steel hollow tubes subjected to low velocity lateral impact: Experiment and finite element analysis', Thin-Walled Structures, 134, pp. 524 - 536, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.10.026

Bazli M; Ashrafi H; Jafari A; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK; Bai Y, 2019, 'Effect of fibers configuration and thickness on tensile behavior of GFRP laminates exposed to harsh environment', Polymers, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym11091401

Dong Z; Wu G; Zhao XL; Zhu H; Lian J, 2018, 'Bond durability of steel-FRP composite bars embedded in seawater sea-sand concrete under constant bending and shearing stress', Construction and Building Materials, 192, pp. 808 - 817, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.154

Dong Z; Wu G; Zhao XL; Zhu H; Lian JL, 2018, 'Durability test on the flexural performance of seawater sea-sand concrete beams completely reinforced with FRP bars', Construction and Building Materials, 192, pp. 671 - 682, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.166

Hosseini A; Ghafoori E; Motavalli M; Nussbaumer A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R, 2018, 'Flat prestressed unbonded retrofit system for strengthening of existing metallic I-Girders', Composites Part B: Engineering, 155, pp. 156 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.026

Li YL; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK, 2018, 'Mechanical properties of seawater and sea sand concrete-filled FRP tubes in artificial seawater', Construction and Building Materials, 191, pp. 977 - 993, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.059

Zhou YL; Qian X; Birnie A; Zhao XL, 2018, 'A reference free ultrasonic phased array to identify surface cracks in welded steel pipes based on transmissibility', International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 168, pp. 66 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpvp.2018.09.006

Li YL; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK; Yu X, 2018, 'Axial compression tests on seawater and sea sand concrete-filled double-skin stainless steel circular tubes', Engineering Structures, 176, pp. 426 - 438, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.040

Nassirnia M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Wang R; Li W; Han LH, 2018, 'Hybrid corrugated members subjected to impact loading: Experimental and numerical investigation', International Journal of Impact Engineering, 122, pp. 395 - 406, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2018.09.009

Ghafoori E; Hosseini A; Al-Mahaidi R; Zhao XL; Motavalli M, 2018, 'Prestressed CFRP-strengthening and long-term wireless monitoring of an old roadway metallic bridge', Engineering Structures, 176, pp. 585 - 605, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.042

Yu QQ; Gao RX; Gu XL; Zhao XL; Chen T, 2018, 'Bond behavior of CFRP-steel double-lap joints exposed to marine atmosphere and fatigue loading', Engineering Structures, 175, pp. 76 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.08.012

Azhari F; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL, 2018, 'On the use of Bernstain-Bézier functions for modelling the post-fire stress-strain relationship of ultra-high strength steel (Grade 1200)', Engineering Structures, 175, pp. 605 - 616, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.08.088

Sadeghi SN; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R, 2018, 'A component-based model for innovative prefabricated beam-to-hybrid tubular column connections', Thin-Walled Structures, 132, pp. 265 - 275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.08.021

Tong L; Niu L; Jing S; Ai L; Zhao XL, 2018, 'Low temperature impact toughness of high strength structural steel', Thin-Walled Structures, 132, pp. 410 - 420, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.09.009

Azhari F; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL, 2018, 'The effect of manufacturing process on the post-fire mechanical response of thin-walled ultra-high strength steel (Grade 1200) tubes', Thin-Walled Structures, 132, pp. 16 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2018.08.011

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