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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6047-4476
Scopus Author ID: 26432433000
ResearcherID: K-7733-2013
Google Scholar Profile: AnPup9gAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
B.S. (NTU), M.S. (NCKU), M.S. & PhD (UCLA)
Biography
Dr. Xu joined City University of Hong Kong in the summer of year 2013. He received his B.S. degree in Engineering from National Taiwan University (NTU, Taiwan) and M.S. degree in Architecture from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU, Taiwan). Afterwards, he received his second M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA, USA) in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Dr. XU has developed a user-defined element in ABAQUS, capable of simulating the realistic axial-shear-flexure interaction behavior of RC columns in earthquakes. The approach has received more than 30 citations in 5 years. Since 2012, Dr. XU has improved the Log-Spiral-Rankine method for estimation of the earth pressures acting on the earth-retaining system. The model has been adopted by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans, USA) in their design manual for bridge engineers.
Research Interests/Areas
Dr. Xu's main research areas include structural/earthquake engineering, nonlinear analysis of highway bridges, concrete element modeling, soil-structural interaction, plasticity model for soil, analysis/design of earth retaining structures, and computer-aided design in architecture.
Teaching
- BC4680: Analysis and Design of Structural Systems
- CA4680: Analysis and Design of Structural Systems
- CA5695: Design of Architecture and Structural Systems
- CA5696: Advanced Topics in Structural Design
- CA5699: Programing for Visual Design & Electronic Arts
- CA8010: Structural Dynamics and Applications
- GE2127: Computer-Aided Visual Design & Electronic Arts �programing with image, audio, animation, and interaction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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An experimental investigation on progressive failure mechanism of the earth-retaining structure with sloping backfill using image analysis
Xu, S.-Y., Khan, M. I., Kannangara, K. K. P. M. & Lee, Y. Y., Dec 2024, In: Acta Geotechnica. 19, 12, p. 7893–7922Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Deficiencies of the vertical slice method in assessment of the seismic earth pressures
Xu, S.-Y. & Lawal, A. I., Mar 2021, In: Acta Geotechnica. 16, 3, p. 959–975Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Application of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete for retrofitting the damaged exterior reinforced concrete beam-column joints
Al-Osta, M. A., Khan, M. I., Bahraq, A. A. & Xu, S.-Y., 2020, In: Earthquake and Structures. 19, 5, p. 361-377Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Correction to: Estimation of static earth pressures for a sloping cohesive backfill using extended Rankine theory with a composite log-spiral failure surface
Xu, S.-Y., Lawal, A. I., Shamsabadi, A. & Taciroglu, E., Apr 2019, In: Acta Geotechnica. 14, 2, p. 595Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Estimation of static earth pressures for a sloping cohesive backfill using extended Rankine theory with a composite log-spiral failure surface
Xu, S.-Y., Lawal, A. I., Shamsabadi, A. & Taciroglu, E., Apr 2019, In: Acta Geotechnica. 14, 2, p. 579-594Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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ECS: Force-displacement Behavior and Progressive Failure Mechanism of Earth-retaining Structures under Earthquakes
XU, S.-Y. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/17 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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TSG(CityU): Creating a Discussion-Friendly Classroom and an e-Learning Environment through the Employment of Interactive Digital Learning Database
XU, S.-Y. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/12/13 → 30/11/15
Project: Research
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A Vision of Sustainable Coastal Cities
XU, S.-Y. (Speaker)
23 Jun 2017Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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Development and Formulation of Log-Spiral-Rankine Method for Assessing Seismic Earth Pressures of Earth-Retaining Structures
XU, S.-Y. (Speaker)
19 Aug 2016Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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Steering Committee on Consultancy Study on Seismic-resistant Design Standards for Buildings in Hong Kong (External organisation)
XU, S.-Y. (Member)
2015 → 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Technical Committee for the Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete (External organisation)
XU, S.-Y. (Member)
2015 → 2016Activity: Membership › Membership of committee