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, in press. DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2013.774427
  • 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, accepted for publication.
  • Zhang, Y., Shi, F., Song, J., Zhang, X., Yu, S. (2014). “Hearing characteristics of Cephalopods: modeling and environmental impact study,” Integrative Zoology, accepted for publication.
  • 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.


    • Last updated: January 22, 2013.

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