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Civil Engineering 200A
Lianyang Zhang
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Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics

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 150 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.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Geotechnical Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- M.S. Geotechnical Engineering
- Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- B.S. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Interests
Teaching
Soil Mechanics; Rock Mechanics; Foundation Engineering; Earth Retaining Structures; Ground Improvement; Geoenvironmental Engineering; and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Research
Rock mechanics and rock engineering; Pile foundations; Geotechnical earthquake engineering; Sustainable geotechnics and geoenvironmental engineering; Waste recycling and utilization; Sustainable and green construction materials; and Eco-friendly dust control.
Courses
Soil Mechanics
CE 343 (Spring 2020)
Foundation Engineering
CE 440 (Fall 2021)
CE 440 (Fall 2020)
CE 440 (Fall 2019)
CE 440 (Fall 2018)
CE 440 (Fall 2017)
CE 440 (Spring 2017)
CE 440 (Spring 2016)
CE 540 (Fall 2021)
CE 540 (Fall 2020)
CE 540 (Fall 2019)
CE 540 (Fall 2018)
CE 540 (Fall 2017)
CE 540 (Spring 2017)
CE 540 (Spring 2016)
Earth Struc Geotech Engr
CE 441 (Spring 2020)
CE 441 (Spring 2019)
CE 441 (Fall 2017)
CE 441 (Fall 2016)
CE 541 (Spring 2020)
CE 541 (Spring 2019)
CE 541 (Fall 2017)
CE 541 (Fall 2016)
Ground Improvement
CE 442 (Spring 2022)
CE 442 (Spring 2021)
CE 442 (Spring 2018)
CE 442 (Spring 2016)
CE 542 (Spring 2021)
CE 542 (Spring 2018)
CE 542 (Spring 2016)
Geoenvironmental Engring
CE 445 (Fall 2018)
CE 445 (Spring 2017)
CE 545 (Fall 2020)
CE 545 (Fall 2018)
CE 545 (Spring 2017)
Geotech Earthquake Engr
CE 446 (Fall 2021)
CE 446 (Fall 2019)
CE 546 (Fall 2021)
CE 546 (Fall 2019)
Research Topics
CE 596A (Fall 2020)
CE 596A (Fall 2016)
EM 596A (Fall 2016)
Independent Study
CE 599 (Fall 2021)
CE 599 (Spring 2021)
CE 599 (Spring 2020)
CE 599 (Fall 2019)
CE 599 (Spring 2019)
CE 599 (Fall 2018)
CE 599 (Spring 2018)
CE 599 (Fall 2017)
CE 599 (Spring 2016)
Research
CE 900 (Fall 2017)
Dissertation
CE 920 (Fall 2022)
CE 920 (Spring 2022)
CE 920 (Fall 2021)
CE 920 (Spring 2021)
CE 920 (Fall 2020)
CE 920 (Spring 2020)
CE 920 (Fall 2019)
CE 920 (Spring 2019)
CE 920 (Fall 2018)
CE 920 (Spring 2018)
CE 920 (Fall 2017)
CE 920 (Spring 2017)
CE 920 (Fall 2016)
CE 920 (Spring 2016)
Licensure & Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE), Massachusetts (2000)
Selected Publications
Chapters
- Li, Z., & Zhang, L. (2016). Fly ash-based geopolymer with kappa-carrageenan biopolymer. In Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco-Efficient Construction Materials(pp 173-192).
- Ahmari, S., & Zhang, L. (2014). The properties and durability of alkali-activated masonry units. In Handbook of Alkali-activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes(pp 643--660). Woodhead Publishing.
- Ahmari, S., & Zhang, L. (2014). The properties and durability of mine tailings-based geopolymeric masonry blocks. In Eco-efficient Masonry Bricks and Blocks: Design, Properties and Durability(p. 289). Woodhead Publishing.
Journals/Publications
- Chen, H., & Zhang, L. (2022). A Machine Learning-Based Method for Predicting End-Bearing Capacity of Rock-Socketed Shafts. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-15.
- Nikvar-Hassani, A., & Zhang, L. (2022). Synthesis of a CKD modified fly ash based geopolymer cementitious material for enhancing pumpable roof support. Materials and Structures, 55(2), 1-24.
- Nikvar-Hassani, A., Alnuaimi, H. N., Amjad, U., Sasmal, S., Zhang, L., & Kundu, T. (2022). Alkali Activated Fly Ash-Based Concrete: Evaluation of Curing Process Using Non-Linear Ultrasonic Approach. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems, 5(2).
- Nikvar-Hassani, A., Manjarrez, L., & Zhang, L. (2022). Rheology, Setting Time, and Compressive Strength of Class F Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Binder Containing Ordinary Portland Cement. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 34(1), 04021375.
- Nikvar-Hassani, A., Vashaghian, H., Hodges, R., & Zhang, L. (2022). Production of green bricks from low-reactive copper mine tailings: Chemical and mechanical aspects. Construction and Building Materials, 324, 126695.
- Alnuaimi, H. N., Sasmal, S., Amjad, U., Nikvar-Hassani, A., Zhang, L., & Kundu, T. (2021). Monitoring Concrete Curing by Linear and Nonlinear Ultrasonic Methods. ACI Materials Journal, 118(3), 61-69.
- Cai, W., Zhu, H., Liang, W., Zhang, L., & Wu, W. (2021). A New Version of the Generalized Zhang–Zhu Strength Criterion and a Discussion on Its Smoothness and Convexity. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-17.
- Chen, H., Zhu, H., & Zhang, L. (2021). A Three-Dimensional (3D) Semi-analytical Solution for the Ultimate End-Bearing Capacity of Rock-Socketed Shafts. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-17.
- Chen, H., Zhu, H., & Zhang, L. (2021). A Unified Constitutive Model for Rock Based on Newly Modified GZZ Criterion. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54(2), 921-935.
- Chen, H., Zhu, H., & Zhang, L. (2021). Analytical solution for deep circular tunnels in rock with consideration of disturbed zone, 3D strength and large strain. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54(3), 1391-1410.
- Sadat, M. R., Muralidharan, K., Frantziskonis, G. N., & Zhang, L. (2021). From atomic-scale to mesoscale: A characterization of geopolymer composites using molecular dynamics and peridynamics simulations. Computational Materials Science, 186, 110038.
- Wang, X., Zhu, H., Zhu, M., Zhang, L., & Ju, J. W. (2021). An integrated parameter prediction framework for intelligent TBM excavation in hard rock. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 118, 104196.
- An, M., Zhang, F., Chen, Z., Elsworth, D., & Zhang, L. (2020). Temperature and fluid pressurization effects on frictional stability of shale faults reactivated by hydraulic fracturing in the Changning block, southwest China. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 125(8), e2020JB019584.
- An, M., Zhang, F., Elsworth, D., Xu, Z., Chen, Z., & Zhang, L. (2020). Friction of Longmaxi Shale Gouges and Implications for Seismicity During Hydraulic Fracturing. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 125(8), e2020JB019885.
- Xu, Q., Zhang, L., Zhu, H., Gong, Z., Liu, J., & Zhu, Y. (2020). Laboratory tests on conditioning the sandy cobble soil for EPB shield tunnelling and its field application. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 105, 103512.
Proceedings Publications
- Chen, H., Zhu, H., & Zhang, L. (2020, 2020). A Strain Softening/Hardening Constitutive Model for Rock Based on Newly Modified GZZ Criterion. In 54th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium.
- Nikvar-Hassani, A., & Zhang, L. (2020, 2020). Development of a New Geopolymer Based Cementitious Material for Pumpable Roof Supports in Underground Mining. In Geo-Congress 2020: Engineering, Monitoring, and Management of Geotechnical Infrastructure, 325-334.
- Manjarrez, L., & Zhang, L. (2019, November). Using DEM to study the behavior of granular soils under cyclic shear loading. In Geotechnical Engineering in the XXI Century: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges, Proceedings of XVI Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XVI PCSMGE), 611-619.
- An, M., Zhang, F., Zhang, L., & Yang, F. (2018, May). Effects of normal stress and clay content on the frictional properties of reservoir rocks under fully saturated conditions. In Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 228-239.
- Hu, J., & Zhang, L. (2018, May). Prediction of long-term settlements of foundations supporting high and heavy storage tanks based on short-term field measurements. In Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering, 654-661.
- Hu, J., Wu, X., & Zhang, L. (2018, May). Reevaluation of soil compression properties for an aluminum refinery plant. In Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Fundamentals of Soil Behaviors, 354-361.
- Wang, X., Zhu, H., & Zhang, L. (2018, October). A three-dimensional damage-softening statistical constitutive model for rock based on GZZ criterion. In 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium and The ISRM International Symposium for 2018, 10.
- Yin, Z., Zhang, F., Chen, Z., Zhang, L., & Maxwell, S. (2018, Number). Geomechanical modeling of fault reactivation and induced seismicity by the flowback of hydraulic fracturing fluid. In CouFrac - International Conference on Coupled Processes in Fractured Geological Media: Observation, Modeling, and Application, 4.
- Zhang, F., Yin, Z., Chen, Z., Maxwell, S., Zhang, L., & Wu, Y. (2018, August). Fault reactivation and induced seismicity during multi-stage hydraulic fracturing: field microseismic analysis and geomechanical modeling. In International Conference on Applied Energy, 6.
- An, M., Zhang, F., & Zhang, L. (2017, August). Experimental investigation of frictional healing and frictional creep behavior of typical reservoir rocks in China. In The Chinese Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CCTAM-2017), 14.
- Ren, X., & Zhang, L. (2016). The Complete Recycling of Waste Concrete to Produce Geopolymer Concrete. In Geo-Chicago 2016, 103--111.
- Zhang, L. (2016, June). Characterization of rock masses using rock quality designation (RQD). In Transportation Research Congress (TRC) 2016, 6.
- Ding, X., Zhang, L., & others, . (2015). Numerical Study of Cracking Process using a new Contact Model. In 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium.
- Zhang, Q., Zhu, H. H., Zhang, L. Y., & others, . (2015). A new 3D Constitutive Model for Rock Mass Tunnel. In 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium.
- Chen, R., & Zhang, L. (2014). Mitigation of Mine Tailings Dust with Green Biopolymer. In Geo-Congress 2014 Technical Papers@ Geo-characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, 2198--2205.
Awards
- Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to GeoShanghai International Conference
- GeoShanghai Organizing Committee, Summer I 2018
- Best Paper Award
- GeoShanghai International Conference 2018, Summer I 2018