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Dr. Lianyang Zhang holds the Delbert R. Lewis Distinguished Professorship and is the Director of the SMART (Sustainable Materials and Recycling Technologies) Laboratory in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Arizona. His areas of expertise include rock characterization, ground control, deep foundations, waste recycling and utilization, sustainable and green construction materials, and eco-friendly dust control. Dr. Zhang has authored two books, co-edited two conference proceedings, and published more than 200 peer-reviewed technical papers in international journals and conferences. He is an Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, a Managing Editor of Underground Space, and sits on the Editorial Board of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering and two other international journals. He is an ASCE Fellow,  chairs the ASCE Rock Mechanics Committee, and serves on the ASCE Geoenvironmental Committee and the Board of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics. Dr. Zhang holds a BS in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Shanghai JiaoTong University, an MS in Geotechnical Engineering from Tongji University, and an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from MIT.

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  • SM
    Soil Mechanics

  • GI
    Ground Improvement

  • GE
    Geoenvironmental Engineering

  • FE
    Foundation Engineering

  • GEE
    Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

  • GED
    Geotechnical Engineering and Design

  • ESGE
    Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering

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    A Strong and Ductile High-Performance Pumpable Roof Support

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2023

    $246.1K
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    Ecofriendly Control of Mine Tailings Dust through Establishment of Biocrusts

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2022

    $382.0K
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    Using Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Plastic Coating Waste To Produce Concrete Phase 2

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2022

    $90.0K
    Active
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    Rice Husk Alkaline Activation of Geopolymers

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2022

    $15.0K
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    Opportunity
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    Time Dependent Pumpable Roof Support Assessment

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2021

    $288.7K
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    Development and Characterization of Acid Resistant Geopolymer Concrete from Mine Tailings and Aluminum Sludge for Mining Industry Applications

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2021

    $195.5K
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    Using Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Plastic Coating Waste to Produce Concrete

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2021

    $83.3K
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    Prototype Development of a Hybrid Geopolymer-Biopolymer Cementitious Material for Pumpable Roof Support

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2020

    $76.6K
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    Reuse of Mine Wastes (Mine Tailings and Mine Waste Rocks) to Produce Geopolymer Building Materials (Bricks and Concrete)

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2019

    $186.4K
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    Investigation into the Geopolymer Potential of Red Dog Mine Tailings

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2019

    $5.0K
Technologies / Patents
      Books
      • Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical (THM) Coupling Behaviour of Fractured Rock Masses

        2021

      News
      • Squeezing Sustainable Energy From Thin Air

        2011

      Publications (171)
      Recent
      • Reply to Discussion on “A Machine Learning‑Based Method for Predicting End‑Bearing Capacity of Rock‑Socketed Shafts” [Rock Mech Rock Eng 55, 1743–1757]

        2023

      • Rock Slope Stability Analysis Incorporating the Effects of Intermediate Principal Stress

        2023

      • The Properties of Cement-Mortar at Different Cement Strength Classes: Experimental Study and Multi-objective Modeling

        2022

      • Alkali Activated Fly Ash-Based Concrete: Evaluation of Curing Process Using Non-Linear Ultrasonic Approach

        2022

      • A Three-Dimensional (3D) Semi-analytical Solution for the Ultimate End-Bearing Capacity of Rock-Socketed Shafts

        2022

      • Development of a biopolymer modified geopolymer based cementitious material for enhancement of pumpable roof support

        2022

      • A three-dimensional (3D) analytical solution for the ultimate side shear resistance of rock-socketed shafts

        2022

      • Evolution and modeling of mine water inflow and hazard characteristics in southern coalfields of China: A case of Meitanba mine

        2022

      • A machine learning-based method for predicting end-bearing capacity of rock-socketed shafts

        2022

      • Further modification of a generalised 3D Hoek–Brown criterion: the GZZ criterion

        2022

      • An analytical approach to the ultimate bearing capacity of smooth and rough strip foundations on rock mass considering three-dimensional (3D) strength

        2022

      • Production of green bricks from low-reactive copper mine tailings: Durability and environmental aspects

        2022

      • Synthesis of a CKD modified fly ash based geopolymer cementitious material for enhancing pumpable roof support

        2022

      • Real-time structural health monitoring of concrete using the non-linear ultrasonic SPC-I technique

        2022

      • Effect of pulse shape and duration on induced pillar rockbursts

        2022

      • Production of green bricks from low-reactive copper mine tailings: Chemical and mechanical aspects

        2022

      • Rheology, Setting Time, and Compressive Strength of Class F Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Binder Containing Ordinary Portland Cement

        2022

      • From atomic-scale to mesoscale: A characterization of geopolymer composites using molecular dynamics and peridynamics simulations

        2021

      • Editorial: Hydro-Mechanical Coupling and Creep Behaviors of Geomaterials

        2021

      • A Unified Constitutive Model for Rock Based on Newly Modified GZZ Criterion

        2021

      • Monitoring Concrete Curing by Linear and Nonlinear Ultrasonic Methods

        2021

      • An integrated parameter prediction framework for intelligent TBM excavation in hard rock

        2021

      • Analytical Solution for Deep Circular Tunnels in Rock with Consideration of Disturbed zone, 3D Strength and Large Strain

        2021

      • A New Version of the Generalized Zhang–Zhu Strength Criterion and a Discussion on Its Smoothness and Convexity

        2021

      • Friction of Longmaxi Shale Gouges and Implications for Seismicity During Hydraulic Fracturing

        2020

      • A Strain Softening/Hardening Constitutive Model for Rock Based on Newly Modified GZZ Criterion

        2020

      • Experimental Study on Shear Behavior and a Revised Shear Strength Model for Infilled Rock Joints

        2020

      • Effect of mineralogy on friction-dilation relationships for simulated faults: Implications for permeability evolution in caprock faults

        2020

      • Temperature and Fluid Pressurization Effects on Frictional Stability of Shale Faults Reactivated by Hydraulic Fracturing in the Changning Block, Southwest China

        2020

      • Experimental Study of Fracture Toughness and Subcritical Crack Growth of Three Rocks under Different Environments

        2020

      • Three-dimensional distinct element modeling of fault reactivation and induced seismicity due to hydraulic fracturing injection and backflow

        2020

      • Fault reactivation and induced seismicity during multistage hydraulic fracturing: Microseismic analysis and geomechanical modeling

        2020

      • Laboratory tests on conditioning the sandy cobble soil for EPB shield tunnelling and its field application

        2020

      • Probabilistic analysis of three‐dimensional tunnel face stability in soft rock masses using Hoek–Brown failure criterion

        2020

      • Development of a New Geopolymer Based Cementitious Material for Pumpable Roof Supports in Underground Mining

        2020

      • A modified method of discontinuity trace mapping using three-dimensional point clouds of rock mass surfaces

        2020

      • Experimental Study of Geopolymer Binder Synthesized with Copper Mine Tailings and Low-Calcium Copper Slag

        2019

      • Improving dust resistance of mine tailings using green biopolymer

        2019

      • Influence of particle diameter on the wettability of coal dust and the dust suppression efficiency via spraying

        2019

      • Experimental Study of Geopolymer Concrete Produced from Waste Concrete

        2019

      • Effect of structural parameters on atomization characteristics and dust reduction performance of internal-mixing air-assisted atomizer nozzle

        2019

      • A new method based on centrifuge model test for evaluating ground settlement induced by tunneling

        2019

      • Using DEM to study the behavior of granular soils under cyclic shear loading

        2019

      • The Role of Mineral Composition on the Frictional and Stability Properties of Powdered Reservoir Rocks

        2019

      • The effect of grain-size on fracture of polycrystalline silicon carbide: A multiscale analysis using a molecular dynamics-peridynamics framework

        2019

      • Atomic-scale dynamics and mechanical response of geopolymer binder under nanoindentation

        2018

      • Experimental study of interfacial transition zones between geopolymer binder and recycled aggregate

        2018

      • Experimental Study on the Mud-Water Inrush Characteristics through Rock Fractures

        2018

      • Effects of normal stress and clay content on the frictional properties of reservoir rocks under fully saturated conditions

        2018

      • Reevaluation of soil compression properties for an aluminum refinery plant

        2018

      • A three-dimensional damage-softening statistical constitutive model for rock based on GZZ criterion

        2018

      • Prediction of long-term settlements of foundations supporting high and heavy storage tanks based on short-term field measurements

        2018

      • Digital image correlation to characterize the flexural behavior of lightweight ferrocement slab panels

        2018

      • Separation of elastoviscoplastic strains of rock and a nonlinear creep model

        2018

      • Fault reactivation and induced seismicity during multi-stage hydraulic fracturing: field microseismic analysis and geomechanical modeling

        2018

      • Reactive molecular dynamics simulation of the mechanical behavior of sodium aluminosilicate geopolymer and calcium silicate hydrate composites

        2018

      • Geomechanical modeling of fault reactivation and induced seismicity by the flowback of hydraulic fracturing fluid

        2018

      • Utilization of Copper Mine Tailings as Road Base Construction Material through Geopolymerization

        2018

      • Experimental study on the mud-water inrush characteristics though rock fractures

        2018

      • Characterization of ferrocement slab panels containing lightweight expanded clay aggregate using digital image correlation technique

        2018

      • Creep behavior of intact and cracked limestone under multi-level loading and unloading cycles

        2017

      • A constitutive model based on the modified generalized three-dimensional Hoek–Brown strength criterion

        2017

      • An estimated method of intact rock strength using Gaussian process regression

        2017

      • Experimental investigation of frictional healing and frictional creep behavior of typical reservoir rocks in China

        2017

      • Analysis of Laterally Loaded Rock-Socketed Shafts Considering the Nonlinear Behavior of Both the Soil/Rock Mass and the Shaft

        2017

      • Transient pulse test and morphological analysis of single rock fractures

        2017

      • Evaluation of rock mass deformability using empirical methods--A review

        2017

      • Numerical Analysis of Karst Water Inrush and a Criterion for Establishing the Width of Water-resistant Rock Pillars,Numerische Analyse von Karstwassereinbrüchen und ein Kriterium zur Bestimmung der Breite von Wassersicherheitspfeilern,Análisis numérico de la irrupción de agua karst y un criterio para establecer el espesor de los pilares de roca resistentes al agua

        2017

      • Hydromechanical coupling tests for mechanical and permeability characteristics of fractured limestone in complete stress–strain process

        2017

      • Numerical Analysis of Karst Water Inrush and a Criterion for Establishing the Width of Water-resistant Rock Pillars

        2017

      • Discrete element simulation of mine tailings stabilized with biopolymer

        2017

      • Experimental Study of Geopolymer Synthesized with Class F Fly Ash and Low-Calcium Slag

        2017

      • Experimental study of geopolymer synthesized with class F fly ash and low calcium slag

        2017

      • Determination and applications of rock quality designation (RQD)

        2016

      • Meshless method based on Shepard function and partition of unity for two-dimensional crack problems

        2016

      • A molecular dynamics study of the role of molecular water on the structure and mechanics of amorphous geopolymer binders

        2016

      • Characterization of rock masses using rock quality designation (RQD)

        2016

      • The Complete Recycling of Waste Concrete to Produce Geopolymer Concrete

        2016

      • An atomistic characterization of the interplay between composition, structure and mechanical properties of amorphous geopolymer binders

        2016

      • A micromechanical study of the breakage mechanism of microcapsules in concrete using PFC2D

        2016

      • Cracking and Stress--Strain Behavior of Rock-Like Material Containing Two Flaws Under Uniaxial Compression

        2016

      • Experimental and numerical investigation into surface strength of mine tailings after biopolymer stabilization

        2016

      • Experimental investigation on biopolymer strengthening of mine tailings

        2016

      • Engineering Properties of Rocks: Second Edition

        2016

      • Fly ash-based geopolymer with kappa-carrageenan biopolymer

        2016

      • Evaluation of urban underground space resources using digitalization technologies

        2016

      • Alkali Activation of Copper Mine Tailings and Low-Calcium Flash-Furnace Copper Smelter Slag

        2015

      • Biopolymer stabilization of mine tailings for dust control

        2015

      • Analysis on geological condition of rock mass with Hoek-Brown strength criterion

        2015

      • Experimental study of geopolymer mortar with incorporated PCM

        2015

      • The properties and durability of mine tailings-based geopolymeric masonry blocks

        2015

      • A new 3D constitutive model for rock mass tunnel

        2015

      • Field tests to investigate the installation effects of drilled displacement piles with screw-shaped shaft in clay

        2015

      • The properties and durability of alkali-activated masonry units

        2015

      • Energetics of substituted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes: a DFT study

        2015

      • Utilization of aluminum sludge (AS) to enhance mine tailings-based geopolymer

        2015

      • Numerical study of cracking process using a new contact model

        2015

      • Studying the effect of non-spherical micro-particles on Hoek-Brown strength parameter m<inf>i</inf> using numerical true triaxial compressive tests

        2015

      • Utilization of sweet sorghum fiber to reinforce fly ash-based geopolymer

        2014

      • A new contact model to improve the simulated ratio of unconfined compressive strength to tensile strength in bonded particle models

        2014

      • Effect of Model Scale and Particle Size Distribution on PFC3D Simulation Results

        2014

      • Studying the effect of non-spherical micro-particles on Hoek-Brown strength parameter em m sub i /sub /em using numerical true triaxial compressive tests: EFFECT OF NON-SPHERICAL MICRO-PARTICLES ON H-B STRENGTH PARAMETER em m sub i /sub /em

        2014

      • A New Contact Model for DEM Analysis of Rock

        2014

      • Experimental study on load-unload response ratio (LURR) of brittle rocks

        2014

      • Evaluation of mine tailings dust control

        2014

      • Mitigation of mine tailings dust with green biopolymer

        2014

      • Aspects of rock permeability

        2013

      • Utilization of cement kiln dust (CKD) to enhance mine tailings-based geopolymer bricks

        2013

      • Production of bricks from waste materials - A review

        2013

      • Modification of a generalized three-dimensional Hoek-Brown strength criterion

        2013

      • Review of research progresses and applications of Hoek-Brown strength criterion

        2013

      • Utilization of chitosan biopolymer to enhance fly ash-based geopolymer

        2013

      • Field tests, modification, and application of deep soil mixing method in soft clay

        2013

      • Durability and leaching behavior of mine tailings-based geopolymer bricks

        2013

      • Nonlinear analysis of laterally loaded rigid piles in cohesive soil

        2013

      • Effect of spatial correlation of cone tip resistance on the bearing capacity of piles

        2013

      • Biopolymer stabilization of mine tailings

        2013

      • Complete recycling and utilization of waste concrete through geopolymerization

        2012

      • Effect of micro-parameters on the Hoek-Brown strength parameter mi for intact rock using particle flow modeling

        2012

      • Underground Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)

        2012

      • Feasibility Study of Compressed Air Energy Storage Using Steel Pipe Piles

        2012

      • Production of eco-friendly bricks from copper mine tailings through geopolymerization

        2012

      • Effect of micro-parameters on the Hoek-Brown strength parameter m <inf>i</inf> for intact rock using particle flow modeling

        2012

      • Effect of spatial correlation of standard penetration test (SPT) data on bearing capacity of driven piles in sand

        2012

      • Effects of activator type/concentration and curing temperature on alkali-activated binder based on copper mine tailings

        2012

      • A rock expert system for the evaluation of rock properties

        2012

      • Utilization of mine tailings as road base material

        2012

      • Production of geopolymeric binder from blended waste concrete powder and fly ash

        2012

      • Effect of model scale on mechanical properties of rocks based on PFC3D modeling

        2012

      • Nonlinear analysis of laterally loaded rigid piles in cohesive soil: ANALYSIS OF LATERALLY LOADED RIGID PILES IN COHESIVE SOIL

        2011

      • Reply to the discussion by ArIoglu et al. on estimating the strength of jointed rock Masses by Zhang, DOI 10.1007/s00603-009-0065-x

        2011

      • Simulation of rock fracturing using particle flow modeling: Phase I - Model development and calibration

        2011

      • Synthesis and characterization of fly ash modified mine tailings-based geopolymers

        2011

      • Study of scale effect on intact rock strength using particle flow modeling

        2011

      • A simple method for evaluating liquefaction potential from shear wave velocity

        2010

      • Stability analysis of vertical boreholes using a three-dimensional hoek-brown strength criterion

        2010

      • Prediction of end-bearing capacity of rocksocketed shafts considering rock quality designation (RQD)

        2010

      • Evaluation of rock strength criteria for wellbore stability analysis

        2010

      • Variance of non-parametric rock fracture mean trace length estimator

        2010

      • Nonlinear Analysis of Torsionally Loaded Piles in a Two-Layer Soil Profile

        2010

      • The planar shape of rock joints

        2010

      • Geotechnical safety program for underground storage caverns in salt

        2010

      • Estimating the strength of jointed rock masses

        2010

      • Method for estimating the deformability of heavily jointed rock masses

        2010

      • The importance of discontinuities

        2009

      • Axial load transfer behavior of rock-socketed shafts

        2009

      • Nonlinear analysis of laterally loaded rigid piles in cohesionless soil

        2009

      • Considering the effect of discontinuities in prediction of end bearing capacity of rock socketed shafts

        2009

      • Predicting the end bearing capacity of rock socketed shafts

        2008

      • Evaluation of three-dimensional Hoek-Brown strength criteria

        2008

      • A generalized three-dimensional Hoek-Brown strength criterion

        2008

      • Three-dimensional hoek-brown strength criterion for rocks

        2007

      • Closure to Ultimate lateral resistance to piles in cohesionless soils by Lianyang Zhang, Francisco Silva, and Ralph Grismala

        2006

      • Preface

        2006

      • Ultimate lateral resistance to piles in cohesionless soils

        2005

      • Using RQD to estimate the deformation modulus of rock masses

        2004

      • Horizontal subgrade reaction coefficient of rock

        2003

      • Geoenvironmental Engineering: Application of Geotechnical Fundamentals for Sustainable Development – State of the Practice

        2002

      • Ultimate resistance of laterally loaded piles in cohesionless soils

        2002

      • Stereological relationship between trace length and size distribution of elliptical discontinuities

        2002

      • Estimating the deformation modulus of rock masses

        2000

      • Nonlinear analysis of laterally loaded rock-socketed shafts

        2000

      • Estimating the intensity of rock discontinuities

        2000

      • Closure to “Assessment of Liquefaction Potential Using Optimum Seeking Method” by Lianyang Zhang

        1999

      • Closure to “End Bearing Capacity of Drilled Shafts in Rock” by Lianyang Zhang and Herbert H. Einstein

        1999

      • Inhibition of alumina deposition during tungsten chemical mechanical planarization through the use of citric acid

        1999

      • End bearing capacity of drilled shafts in rock

        1998

      • Predicting seismic liquefaction potential of sands by optimum seeking method

        1998

      • Assessment of liquefaction potential using optimum seeking method

        1998

      • Estimating the mean trace length of rock discontinuities

        1998

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