Lihai Zhang

Predicting airflow in naturally ventilated double-skin facades: theoretical analysis and modelling

Y Tao, X Fang, MYL Chew, L Zhang, J Tu, L Shi

Journal article  |  2021  |  Renewable Energy

Naturally ventilated double skin façade (NVDSF) utilizes solar radiation to introduce natural ventilation through a double-skin fa..

Reliability assessment of concrete under external sulfate attack

D Sun, C Huang, Z Cao, K Wu, L Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  Case Studies in Construction Materials

The variability in characteristics of concrete material, such as pore size and chemical composition, has significant impact on the..

Experimental and numerical studies of wind-resistance performance of twin-box girder bridges with various grid plates

Rui Zhou, Yaojun Ge, Qingkuan Liu, Yongxin Yang, Lihai Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES

The thin-walled grid plate is one of the passive aerodynamic measures for suppressing vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of twin-box g..

Optimal time-dependent levels of weight-bearing for bone fracture healing under Ilizarov circular fixators

Ganesharajah Ganadhiepan, Saeed Miramini, Minoo Patel, Priyan Mendis, Lihai Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS

It is known that weight-bearing exercises under Ilizarov circular fixators (ICF) could enhance bone fracture healing by mechano-re..

A novel titania/graphene composite applied in reinforcing microstructural and mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag

Jie Ren, Si-Yao Guo, Xiao-Li Qiao, Tie-Jun Zhao, Li-Hai Zhang, Ji-Chou Chen, Qiaorui Wang

Journal article  |  2021  |  JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING

Alkali-activated slag (AAS) binder with low carbon footprint is a promising alternative to high energy-embodied ordinary Portland ..

Mechanical and microstructural evolution of 3D printed concrete with polyethylene fiber and recycled sand at elevated temperatures

Jianzhuang Xiao, Nv Han, Lihai Zhang, Shuai Zou

Journal article  |  2021  |  CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS

3D printed concrete (3DPC) has become increasingly popular in the last decade. However, the mechanical and microstructural evoluti..

Managing Interfaces in Large-Scale Projects: The Roles of Formal Governance and Partnering

Wenxin Shen, Wenzhe Tang, Yunhong Wang, Colin F Duffield, Felix Kin Peng Hui, Lihai Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Interface management has been viewed as one of the important organizational capabilities to promote coordination and integration a..

Degradation of Alkali-Activated Slag and Fly Ash Mortars under Different Aggressive Acid Conditions

Jie Ren, Lihai Zhang, Rackel San Nicolas

Journal article  |  2021  |  JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Acidic environments constitute serious chemical threats to concrete-like cementitious materials. The purpose of this study is to e..

Balance Between Mechanical Stability and Mechano-Biology of Fracture Healing Under Volar Locking Plate

Xuanchi Liu, Saeed Miramini, Minoo Patel, JinJing Liao, Darpan Shidid, Lihai Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

The application of volar locking plate (VLP) is promising in the treatment of dorsally comminuted and displaced fracture. However,..

New polymer composites improve silty clay soil microstructure: an evaluation using NMR

Wei Huang, Jiaxin Du, Hao Sun, Cuiying Zhou, Zhen Liu, Lihai Zhang

Journal article  |  2021  |  LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT

Soil erosion is a major environmental threat. The purpose of this study was to develop new polymer soil improvers that could mitig..