Yunfeng Zhang

Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland
1173 Glenn Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Office: 1178 Glenn Martin Hall
Tel: (301) 405-1955
Fax: (301) 405-2585
Email: zyf at umd dot edu 

Education

Teaching Interests

  • ENCE444 Experimental Methods in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering
  • ENCE201 Information Processing II
  • ENCE688A Sensing and Systems Control
  • ENCE353 Introduction to Structural Analysis
  • ENES220 Mechanics of Materials
  • ENCE715 Earthquake Engineering
  • ENCE688W Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering
  • ENCE613 Structural Dynamics
  • CEE259 Structural Analysis II (at Lehigh University)
  • CEE352 Structural Dynamics (at Lehigh University)
  • CEE262 Structural Steel Design (at Lehigh University)
  • CEE467-11 Smart Structural System (at Lehigh University)
  • EMC120 Systems Engineering (at Lehigh University)
  • EMC105 Structures and Motion (at Lehigh University)
  • ENGR5 Introduction to Engineering Practice (at Lehigh University)
  • MECH195 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics (at Lehigh University)

    • Research Interests

  • Sensor technology: acoustic emission sensing and data analysis; bio-inspired motion sensor
  • Fatigue test and prognosis of welded tubular structures and steel concrete composite structures
  • Self-centering structural systems and fuse device
  • Large-scale structural testing
  • Seismic retrofit techniques for building framed structures
  • Structural crack detection and monitoring in steel and concrete structures
  • Wireless sensor network with an emphasis on high data rate applications
  • Landslide monitoring and early warning technique

    • Research Facility

  • Structural Engineering Lab @ UM

    • Awards

  • Best Paper Award, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 2006
  • NSF CAREER Award, 2006

    • Journal Publications

  • Zhang, Y. and Wang, Z. (2000). "Seismic behavior of reinforced concrete shear-walls subjected to high axial loading." ACI Structural Journal, 97(5): 739-750.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2002). "Active interaction control of civil structures. Part 1: SDOF systems." Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 31: 161-178.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2002). "Active interaction control of civil structures. Part 2: MDOF systems." Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 31: 179-194.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2002). "Protecting base-isolated structures from near-field ground motion by tuned interaction damper." Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 128(3): 287-295.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2002). "Active interaction control of tall buildings subjected to near-field ground motions." Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 128(1):69-79.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2003). "Some observations on two piecewise-linear dynamic systems with induced hysteretic damping." International Journal of Nonlinear Mechanics, 38: 753-765.
  • Zhang, Y. and Iwan, W. D. (2003). "Statistical performance analysis of seismic-excited structures with active interaction control." Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, , 32: 1039-1054.
  • Zhang, Y. (2003). "The concept and development of smart structures technology for long-span cable-supported bridges," Journal of Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 21: 315-331.
  • Zhang, Y., Sause, R. Ricles, J. M., and Naito, C. J. (2005). "Modified predictor-corrector numerical scheme for real-time pseudo-dynamic test using state-space formulation," Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 34: 271-288.
  • Zhang, Y., and Li, J. (2005). "DPCM-based vibration sensor data compression and its effect on structural system identification ," Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 4(1): 153-163.
  • Zhang, Y., and Li, J. (2006). "Wavelet-based sensor data compression technique for civil infrastructure condition monitoring," ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 20(6): 390-399.(Best paper award)
  • Li, J., and Zhang, Y. (2006). "Prediction error method-based second-order structural identification algorithm in stochastic state space formulation," Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 35: 761-779.
  • Zhang, Y., and Li, J. (2006). "Efficient seismic response data storage and transmission using ARX model-based sensor data compression algorithm," Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 35: 781-788.
  • Zhang, Y. (2006). "In-situ fatigue crack detection using piezoelectric paint sensor," Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 17(10): 843-852.
  • Li, J., and Zhang, Y. (2006). "Interactive sensor network data retrieval and management using PCA transform," Smart Materials and Structures, 15: 1747-1757.
  • Zhang, Y., and Li, J. (2007). "Linear predictor-based lossless compression of vibration sensor data: a systems approach ," ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 133(4): 431-441.
  • Zhu, S. and Zhang, Y. (2007). "Seismic behavior of self-centering braced frame buildings with reusable hysteretic damping brace," Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 36: 1329-1346.
  • Zhang, Y. and Zhu, S. (2007). "Shape memory alloy-based reusable hysteretic damper for seismic hazard mitigation," Smart Materials and Structures, 16: 1603- 1613.
  • Zhu, S. and Zhang, Y. (2007). "A thermomechanical constitutive model for superelastic SMA wire with strain-rate dependency," Smart Materials and Structures, 16: 1696- 1707.
  • Zhang, Y. and Lu, L.W. (2008). "Introducing smart structures technology into civil engineering curriculum: education development at Lehigh University," ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 134(1): 41-48.
  • Zhang, Y. and Zhu, S. (2008). "Seismic response control of building structures with superelastic Shape Memory Alloy wire damper," ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 134(3): 240-251.
  • Zhu, S. and Zhang, Y. (2008). "Seismic analysis of concentrically braced frame systems with self-centering friction damping braces," ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 134(1): 121-131.
  • Li, J., Zhang, Y., and Zhu, S. (2008). "A wavelet-based structural damage assessment approach with progressively downloaded sensor data," Smart Materials and Structures, 17: 015020.
  • Zhang, Y., Camilleri, J.A. and Zhu, S. (2008). "Mechanical properties of superelastic Cu-Al-Be wires at cold temperatures for seismic protection of bridges ," Smart Materials and Structures, 17: 025008.
  • Li, X. and Zhang, Y. (2008). "Feasibility study of wide-band low-profile ultrasonic sensor with flexible piezoelectric paint," Smart Structures and Systems, 4(5): 565-582.
  • Li, X. and Zhang, Y. (2008). "Analytical study of piezoelectric paint sensor for acoustic emission based fracture monitoring," Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 31(8): 684-694.
  • Zhang, Y., Hu, X. and Zhu, S. (2009). "Seismic performance of benchmark base isolated bridges with superelastic Cu-Al-Be restraining damping device," Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 16: 668-685.
  • Zhang, Y. and Hu, X. (2010). "Self-centering seismic retrofit scheme for reinforced concrete frame structures: SDOF system study," Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 9(2): 271-283.
  • Li, X. and Zhang, Y. (2010). "A constitutive model for piezoelectric paint with mixed connectivity," Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, 21(12): 1213-1225.
  • Yoo, B., Purekar, A.S., Zhang, Y. and Pines, D.J. (2010). “Piezoelectric-paint-based two-dimensional phased sensor arrays for structural health monitoring of thin panels,” Smart Material and Structures, 19 075017.
  • Liu, J., Zhu, S., Xu, Y.L. and Zhang, Y. (2011). “Displacement-based design approach for highway bridges with SMA isolators,” Smart Structures and Systems, 8(2): 173-190.
  • Hu, X., Zhang, Y., and Moghaddasi B., N.S. (2012). “Seismic performance of reinforced concrete frames retrofitted with self-centering hybrid wall,” Advances in Structural Engineering, 15(12): 2139-2151.
  • Li, Z., Zhang, Y. and Wang, C. (2011). “A sensor-driven structural health prognosis procedure considering sensor performance degradation,” Structures and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-13. DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2011.614259..
  • Zhou, C. and Zhang, Y. (2012). “Particle filter based noise removal method for acoustic emission signals,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 28(1-2): 63–77.
  • Bai, L. and Zhang, Y. (2012). “Nonlinear dynamic behavior of steel framed roof structure with self-centering members under transient wind loading,” Engineering Structures, 49(4): 819–830 .
  • Hu, X. and Zhang, Y. (2011). “Ductility demand of partially self-centering structures under seismic loading: SDOF systems,” Earthquake and Structures, 4(4), 365-381.
  • Mercado, M. and Zhang, Y. (2011). “A hybrid simulation testbed for realistic evaluation and characterization of NDE and sensor technology,” Journal of Bridge Engineering, 17(6): 907-920.
  • Tong, L., Xian, Q., Zhou, L., Chen, Y. and Zhang, Y. (2012). “Experimental investigation on fatigue behavior of steel reinforced concrete composite beam-to-girder joints,” International Journal of Steel Structures, 12(4): 461-472.
  • Bai, L. and Zhang, Y. (2012). “Collapse fragility assessment of steel roof framings with force limiting devices under transient wind loading,” Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 6(3): 199-209. DOI: 10.1007/s11709-012-0168-4.
  • Moghaddasi B, N.S., Zhang., Y. and Hu, X. (2012). "Seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete frame structures using GFRP-tube-confined-concrete composite braces," Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 11(1): 91-105.
  • Moghaddasi B, N.S., and Zhang, Y. (2013). "Seismic analysis of a hybrid diagrid framing system with re-centering behavior," Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 12(3): 463-472.
  • Li, Z. and Zhang, Y. (2013). “Extreme value theory based structural health prognosis method using reduced sensor data,” Structures and Infrastructure Engineering, 10(8): 988-997
  • Zhu, S. and Zhang, Y. (2013). “Loading rate effect on superelastic SMA-based seismic response modification devices,” Earthquakes and Structures, 4(6): 607-627.
  • Zhou, C. and Zhang, Y. (2014). “Near-field acoustic emission sensing performance of piezoelectric film strain sensor,”Research in Nondestructive Evaluation, 25(1): 1-19.
  • Li, Z. and Zhang, Y. (2014). “Fatigue life prognosis study of welded tubular joints in signal support structures,” International Journal of Steel Structures, 14(2): 281-292.
  • Zhang, Y., Shi, F., Song, J., Zhang, X., Yu, S. (2014). “Hearing characteristics of Cephalopods: modeling and environmental impact study,” Integrative Zoology, published online in August 2014. DOI: 10.1111/1749-4877.12104
  • Zhou, C. and Zhang, Y. (2014). “A coupled acoustic emission (AE) sensor system for near-field AE source localization,” J. of Intelligent Material System and Structures, published online on January 3, 2014. pp. 1-11, DOI: 10.1177/1045389X13517311.
  • Gu, M., Tong, L.W., Zhao, X.L. and Zhang, Y.F. (2014). “Numerical analysis of fatigue behavior of welded CFCHS T-joints,” Advanced Steel Construction, an International Journal, accepted for publication.
  • Li, R., Zhang, Y. and Tong, L.W. (2014). “Numerical study of the cyclic load behavior of AISI 316L stainless steel shear links for seismic fuse device,” Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, accepted for publication.


    • Last updated: January 22, 2013.

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