By Professor Joshua Zhao

Journal articles

Song QY; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Han LH, 2017, 'Post-earthquake fire performance of flange-welded/web-bolted steel I-beam to hollow column tubular connections', Thin-Walled Structures, 116, pp. 113 - 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2017.03.012

Elchalakani M; Karrech A; Basarir H; Zhao XL; Fawzia S; Hassanein MF, 2017, 'Strengthening of mild steel struts using CFRP sheets subjected to uniform axial compression', Thin-Walled Structures, 116, pp. 96 - 112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2017.03.010

Ali K; Singh Raman RK; Zhao XL; Jones R; McMillan AJ, 2017, 'Composite repairs to bridge steels demystified', Composite Structures, 169, pp. 180 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.07.049

Ritchie CB; Packer JA; Zhao XL; Heidarpour A; Chen Y, 2017, 'Dynamic material performance of cold-formed steel hollow sections: a state-of-the-art review', Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 11, pp. 209 - 227, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11709-017-0388-8

Zhang F; Wu C; Zhao XL; Li ZX, 2017, 'Numerical derivation of pressure-impulse diagrams for square UHPCFDST columns', Thin-Walled Structures, 115, pp. 188 - 195, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2017.02.017

Tong L; Liu B; Zhao XL, 2017, 'Numerical study of fatigue behaviour of steel reinforced concrete (SRC) beams', Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 178, pp. 477 - 496, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2017.02.017

Wang Z; Zhao XL; Xian G; Wu G; Singh Raman RK; Al-Saadi S; Haque A, 2017, 'Long-term durability of basalt- and glass-fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP/GFRP) bars in seawater and sea sand concrete environment', Construction and Building Materials, 139, pp. 467 - 489, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.02.038

Azhari F; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Hutchinson CR, 2017, 'Effect of creep strain on mechanical behaviour of ultra-high strength (Grade 1200) steel subject to cooling phase of a fire', Construction and Building Materials, 136, pp. 18 - 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.01.025

Yang X; Bai Y; Luo FJ; Zhao XL; He XH, 2017, 'Fiber-reinforced polymer composite members with adhesive bonded sleeve joints for space frame structures', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001737

Mirmomeni M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R; Packer JA, 2017, 'Size-dependency of concrete-filled steel tubes subject to impact loading', International Journal of Impact Engineering, 100, pp. 90 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2016.11.003

Aljabar NJ; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R; Ghafoori E; Motavalli M; Koay YC, 2017, 'Fatigue tests on UHM-CFRP strengthened steel plates with central inclined cracks under different damage levels', Composite Structures, 160, pp. 995 - 1006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.10.122

Ritchie CB; Packer JA; Seica MV; Zhao XL, 2017, 'Behavior of Steel Rectangular Hollow Sections Subject to Blast Loading', Journal of Structural Engineering (United States), 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001922

Jiang R; Robert D; Hutchinson CR; Zhao XL; Kodikara J, 2017, 'Leak-before-break in cast iron mains: A failure analysis of a catastrophic pipe burst on Harris street, Sydney', Water Practice and Technology, 12, pp. 487 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2017.058

Farahi M; Heidarpour A; Zhao X; Al‐Mahaidi R, 2017, '08.35: Compressive behavior of concrete filled double skin sections consisting of corrugated plates and ultra‐high strength steel corner tubes', ce/papers, 1, pp. 2120 - 2127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cepa.257

Javidan F; Heidarpour A; Zhao X; Al‐Mahaidi R, 2017, '12.22: Seismic performance of high capacity hybrid beam‐columns: Comprising of high strength steel tubes subjected to lateral cyclic loading', ce/papers, 1, pp. 3661 - 3670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cepa.422

Al-Mosawe A; Al-Mahaidi R; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Experimental and Numerical Study on Strengthening of Steel Members Subjected to Impact Loading Using Ultrahigh Modulus CFRP', Journal of Composites for Construction, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000703

Khazaei Poul M; Nateghi-Alahi F; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Experimental testing on CFRP strengthened thin steel plates under shear loading', Thin-Walled Structures, 109, pp. 217 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.09.026

Hu LL; Zhao XL; Feng P, 2016, 'Fatigue Behavior of Cracked High-Strength Steel Plates Strengthened by CFRP Sheets', Journal of Composites for Construction, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000698

Amraei M; Skriko T; Björk T; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Plastic strain characteristics of butt-welded ultra-high strength steel (UHSS)', Thin-Walled Structures, 109, pp. 227 - 241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.09.024

Su J; Zhao XL; Liu G, 2016, 'A new method for stress analysis of tubular joints in offshore platform', Chuan Bo Li Xue/Journal of Ship Mechanics, 20, pp. 1449 - 1461, http://dx.doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1007-7294.2016.07.012

Alam MI; Fawzia S; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Numerical investigation of CFRP strengthened full scale CFST columns subjected to vehicular impact', Engineering Structures, 126, pp. 292 - 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.07.058

Li YL; Zhao XL; Raman Singh RK; Al-Saadi S, 2016, 'Tests on seawater and sea sand concrete-filled CFRP, BFRP and stainless steel tubular stub columns', Thin-Walled Structures, 108, pp. 163 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.08.016

Borrie D; Zhao XL; Singh Raman RK; Bai Y, 2016, 'Fatigue performance of CFRP patched pre-cracked steel plates after extreme environmental exposure', Composite Structures, 153, pp. 50 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.05.092

Farahi M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R, 2016, 'Parametric study on the static compressive behaviour of concrete-filled double-skin sections consisting of corrugated plates', Thin-Walled Structures, 107, pp. 526 - 542, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.07.007

Mirmomeni M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Hutchinson CR; Packer JA; Wu C, 2016, 'Fracture behaviour and microstructural evolution of structural mild steel under the multi-hazard loading of high-strain-rate load followed by elevated temperature', Construction and Building Materials, 122, pp. 760 - 771, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.06.122

Aljabar NJ; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R; Ghafoori E; Motavalli M; Powers N, 2016, 'Effect of crack orientation on fatigue behavior of CFRP-strengthened steel plates', Composite Structures, 152, pp. 295 - 305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.05.033

Tong L; Liu B; Xian Q; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Experimental study on fatigue behavior of Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) beams', Engineering Structures, 123, pp. 247 - 262, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.05.052

Li YL; Zhao XL; Singh RKR; Al-Saadi S, 2016, 'Experimental study on seawater and sea sand concrete filled GFRP and stainless steel tubular stub columns', Thin-Walled Structures, 106, pp. 390 - 406, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.05.014

Ghosn M; Frangopol DM; McAllister TP; Shah M; Diniz SMC; Ellingwood BR; Manuel L; Biondini F; Catbas N; Strauss A; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Reliability-based performance indicators for structural members', Journal of Structural Engineering (United States), 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001546

Al-Mosawe A; Al-Mahaidi R; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Bond behaviour between CFRP laminates and steel members under different loading rates', Composite Structures, 148, pp. 236 - 251, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.04.002

Javidan F; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Hutchinson CR; Minkkinen J, 2016, 'Effect of weld on the mechanical properties of high strength and ultra-high strength steel tubes in fabricated hybrid sections', Engineering Structures, 118, pp. 16 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.03.046

Zhang F; Wu C; Zhao XL; Xiang H; Li ZX; Fang Q; Liu Z; Zhang Y; Heidarpour A; Packer JA, 2016, 'Experimental study of CFDST columns infilled with UHPC under close-range blast loading', International Journal of Impact Engineering, 93, pp. 184 - 195, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2016.01.011

Sinaie S; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL, 2016, 'A micro-mechanical parametric study on the strength degradation of concrete due to temperature exposure using the discrete element method', International Journal of Solids and Structures, 88-89, pp. 165 - 177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2016.03.009

Qian WW; Li W; Han LH; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Analytical behaviour of concrete-encased concrete-filled steel tubular column to steel beam joints with RC slabs', Gongcheng Lixue/Engineering Mechanics, 33, pp. 95 - 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.6052/j.issn.1000-4750.2015.06.S016

Sinaie S; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Effect of pre-induced cyclic damage on the mechanical properties of concrete exposed to elevated temperatures', Construction and Building Materials, 112, pp. 867 - 876, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.03.028

Korayem AH; Chen SJ; Zhang QH; Li CY; Zhao XL; Duan WH, 2016, 'Failure of CFRP-to-steel double strap joint bonded using carbon nanotubes modified epoxy adhesive at moderately elevated temperatures', Composites Part B: Engineering, 94, pp. 95 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.03.042

Javidan F; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Minkkinen J, 2016, 'Application of high strength and ultra-high strength steel tubes in long hybrid compressive members: Experimental and numerical investigation', Thin-Walled Structures, 102, pp. 273 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.02.002

Fu Y; Tong L; He L; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Experimental and numerical investigation on behavior of CFRP-strengthened circular hollow section gap K-joints', Thin-Walled Structures, 102, pp. 80 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2016.01.020

Wang R; Han LH; Zhao XL; Rasmussen KJR, 2016, 'Analytical behavior of concrete filled double steel tubular (CFDST) members under lateral impact', Thin-Walled Structures, 101, pp. 129 - 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.12.006

Qian WW; Li W; Han LH; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Analytical behavior of concrete-encased CFST columns under cyclic lateral loading', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 120, pp. 206 - 220, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.12.018

Nassirnia M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Minkkinen J, 2016, 'Innovative hollow columns comprising corrugated plates and ultra high-strength steel tubes', Thin-Walled Structures, 101, pp. 14 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.12.020

Farahi M; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Al-Mahaidi R, 2016, 'Compressive behaviour of concrete-filled double-skin sections consisting of corrugated plates', Engineering Structures, 111, pp. 467 - 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.12.012

Yang X; Bai Y; Luo FJ; Zhao XL; Ding F, 2016, 'Dynamic and fatigue performances of a large-scale space frame assembled using pultruded GFRP composites', Composite Structures, 138, pp. 227 - 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.11.064

Yu QQ; Chen T; Gu XL; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Boundary element analysis of edge cracked steel plates strengthened by CFRP laminates', Thin-Walled Structures, 100, pp. 147 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.12.016

Tong L; Xu G; Yan D; Zhao XL, 2016, 'Fatigue tests and design of diamond bird-beak SHS T-joints under axial loading in brace', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 118, pp. 49 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.10.025

Song QY; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Han LH, 2016, 'Performance of Double-Angle Bolted Steel I-Beam to Hollow Square Column Connections under Static and Cyclic Loadings', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219455414500989

Chuah S; Duan WH; Pan Z; Hunter E; Korayem AH; Zhao XL; Collins F; Sanjayan JG, 2016, 'The properties of fly ash based geopolymer mortars made with dune sand', Materials and Design, 92, pp. 571 - 578, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.12.070

Chen SJ; Wang W; Sagoe-Crentsil K; Collins F; Zhao XL; Majumder M; Duan WH, 2016, 'Distribution of carbon nanotubes in fresh ordinary Portland cement pastes: Understanding from a two-phase perspective', RSC Advances, 6, pp. 5745 - 5753, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5ra13511g

Song QY; Heidarpour A; Zhao XL; Han LH, 2016, 'Post-earthquake fire behavior of welded steel I-beam to hollow column connections: An experimental investigation', Thin-Walled Structures, 98, pp. 143 - 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.03.032

Korayem AH; Liu YM; Zhao XL; Duan WH, 2015, 'Bond Characterization of Steel-CFRP with Carbon Nanotube Modified Epoxy Adhesive via Pull-off Tests', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219455415400271

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