ZHANG Daxu
Professor
Tel: 021-34207985
Email: daxu.zhang@sjtu.edu.cn
Research Field: FRP in construction, Mechanical behaviour of composite materials and structures, Structural behaviour under earthquake or harsh environment, Tensile fabric materials and structures, Steel-concrete composite structures. ( Welcome outstanding students who are interested in my research apply for PhD program. )
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Research Project
1. Multi-scale analysis of thermal-mechanical behaviour of textile ceramic matrix composite structures. 2013-2016, sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China. (PI).
2. Binary Modelling of mechanical behaviour of textile ceramic matrix composites. 2012-2015, sponsored by Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China (PI).
3. Deployment behaviour of large-scale solar sail structures. 2012-2015, sponsored by Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (PI).
4. Coupling between Strain Induced Damage, the Degradation of Thermal Properties and Stress-Strain Response of Ceramic Matrix Composites. 2007-2009, sponsored by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK. Main participant (Post-doc Project).
5. The second world-wide failure exercise (WWFE-II). Co-investigator
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Representative papers and monographs
Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
1. Yu Hu, Wujun Chen, Yufeng Chen, Daxu Zhang, Zhenyu Qiu. 2017. Modal behaviors and influencing factors analysis of inflated membrane structures. Engineering Structures. 132: 413–427.
2. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2016. Effects of In-plane Extension on Transverse Thermal Conductivity of a Carbon/Carbon 8-Harness Satin Weave Composite. International Journal of Damage Mechanics. August 3 2016. doi: 10.1177/1056789516659332
3. Xiao Guo, Qingsong Li, Daxu Zhang, Jinghai Gong. 2016. Structural Behavior of an Air-Inflated Fabric Arch Frame. Journal of Structural Engineering – ASCE. 142(2): 04015108.
4. Liping Duan, Jincheng Zhao, Sai Liu, Daxu Zhang. 2016. A B-splines-based GBT formulation for modeling fire behavior of restrained steel beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 116: 65-78.
5. Mingming Chen, Daxu Zhang. Prediction of tensile behavior of plain weave ceramic matrix composites using a nonlinear finite element model. China Sciencepaper. In press.
6. Yu Liu, Daxu Zhang, Wujun Chen, Shizan He, Zhenyu Qiu, Chengjun Gao. 2016. Numerical and Experimental Studies on Rotational Behavior of a Flexible Inflatable Manipulation Arm. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 50(12).
7. Xiongjian Kang, Guangqiang Fang, Daxu Zhang, Wujun Chen, Zhengli Cao, Fujun Peng. 2016. Experimental Study of Tensile Mechanical Properties of 4-Harness Satin Weave Reinforce Shape Memory Polymer Composites. Aerospace Shanghai. 33(5): 63-70.
8. Chengjun Gao, Wujun Chen, Zhenyu Qiu, Daxu Zhang, Jianhui Hu. 2016. Biaxial Shear Experiment and Analysis for Architectural Fabric Membrane Material. Journal of Experimental Mechanics. 31(1): 25-30.
9. Qiyao Cai, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang, Fujun Peng, Guangqiang Fang. 2016. Buckling Analysis and Experiment of Cantilever Thin-Walled Lenticular CFRP Space Boom. Jounral of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 50(1): 145-151.
10. Qiyao Cai, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang, Fujun Peng, Guangqiang Fang. 2016. Numericla Simulation and Flattening Tests of Compression and Pulling of Lenticular Thin-Walled Tubular Space Booms. Jounral of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 50(4): 601-607.
11. Yufeng Chen, Wujun Chen, Yanli He, Daxu Zhang. 2015. Vibration characteristics analysis and experiment of non-rigid airship with suspended curtain. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University (science). 20(5): 625-633.
12. Haowei Wang, Daxu Zhang, Mingming Chen. 2015. Review on Tensile Properties of Ceramic Matrix Composites and Carbon/Carbon Composites. Bulletin of The Chinese Ceramic Society. 34(7): 1907-1914,1920.
13. Jinlong Zhang, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang. 2015. A new device for large deformation of pure bending and thin rod bending test. Spatial Structures. 21(1): 64-67, 89.
14. Jinlong Zhang, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang, Fujun Peng, Guangqiang Fang. Large rotation pure bending test for the continuous longeron of a coilable space mast. Journal of Harbin Engineering University. 36(6): 750-753.
15. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2014. Prediction of Stress-strain and Fracture Behaviour of an 8-Harness Satin Weave Ceramic Matrix Composite, International Journal of Solids and Structures. 51(21-22): 3762-3775.
16. Jianwen Chen, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang. 2014. Experimental study on uniaxial and biaxial tensile properties of coated fabric for airship envelopes. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 33(7):630-647.
17. Gao S, Xu M., Daxu Zhang. 2014. Parametric study on ductility behavior of partially concrete-filled steel box-section bridge piers. Journal of Harbin Engineering University. 46(12) :89-95.
18. Yufeng Chen, Wujun Chen, Yanli He, Daxu Zhang. 2015. Dry and wet modal analysis and evaluation of influencing factors for flexible airship envelop. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University. 48(2): 234-238, 243.
19. Yufeng Chen, Wujun Chen, Yanli He, Daxu Zhang. 2014. Structural performance analysis of a flexible airship and its suspended curtain. Journal of Harbin Engineering University. 35(7) :826-832.
20. Qiyao Cai, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang, Fujun Peng, Guangqiang Fang. 2014. Mechanical behavior analysis and experiment of Kapton film folding. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University. 48(8): 1109-1115.
21. Daxu Zhang, Xu LH, Ye JQ. 2013. Prediction of failure envelopes and stress strain curves of fiber composite laminates under triaxial loads: comparison with experimental results. Journal of Composite Materials. 46(12): 89-95.
22. Gong J, Daxu Zhang, Tseng Y, Li B, Wirtz D, Schafer BW. 2013. Form-Finding Model Shows How Cytoskeleton Network Stiffness Is Realized. PLoS ONE. 8(10): e77417. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0077417
23. Jianwen Chen, Wujun Chen, Daxu Zhang. 2013. Mechanical properties and elastic moduli of PVDF/PES coated fabrics under cyclic tension. Journal of South China University of Technology (Natural Science). 41(6):69-76.
24. Daxu Zhang, Gao S, Gong J. 2012. Seismic behaviour of steel beam to circular CFST column assemblies with external diaphragms. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 76 :155-166.
25. Ye JQ. Daxu Zhang. 2012. Prediction of failure envelopes and stress strain curves of fiber composite laminates under triaxial loads. Journal of Composite Materials. 46(19-20): 2417-2430.
26. Zhao-qiang Wang, Jin-cheng Zhao, Daxu Zhang, Jing-hai Gong. 2012. Restrained torsion of open thin-walled beams including shear deformation effects. Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A. 13(4): 260-273.
27. Jin M, Zhao J C, Chang J, Daxu Zhang. 2012. Experimental and parametric study on the post-fire behavior of tubular T-joint. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 70(1): 93-100.
28. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2011. Influence of Applied In-plane strain on Transverse Thermal Conductivity of 0º/90º and Plain Weave Ceramic Matrix Composites, International Journal of Solids and Structures. 48(5): 828-842.
29. Daxu Zhang, Sumei Zhang, Shengbin Gao. 2011. Hysteretic behaviour of circular CFST column to steel beam joints with external diaphragms. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology. 43(S2): 229-232.
30. Yu WJ, Zhao JC, Luo HX, Shi JY, Daxu Zhang. 2011. Experimental study on mechanical behavior of an impacted steel tubular T-joint in fire. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 67(9): 1376-1385.
31. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2010. Stress-strain and Fracture Behaviour of 0º/90º and Plain Weave Ceramic Matrix Composites from Tow Multi-axial Properties. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 47 (21). 2958-2969.
32. Ye JQ, Lam, D, Daxu Zhang. 2010. Initiation and Propagation of Transverse Cracking in Composite Laminates. Computational Materials Science, 47 (4). 1031-1039.
33. J. Tan, P. J. Meadows, Daxu Zhang, Xi Chen, E. López-Honorato, X. Zhao, F. Yang and P. Xiao. 2009. Young's modulus measurements of SiC coatings on spherical particles by using nanoindentation, Journal of Nuclear Materials. 393 (1): 22-29.
34. Daxu Zhang, Ye JQ, Lam D. 2007. Free-edge and Ply Cracking Effect in Angle-ply Laminated Composites subjected to In-plane Loads. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 133: 1268-1277.
35. Daxu Zhang, Ye JQ, Lam D. 2007. Properties degradation induced by transverse cracks in general symmetric laminates. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44 (17): 5499-5517.
36. Daxu Zhang, Ye JQ, Lam D. 2006. Ply cracking and stiffness degradation in cross-ply laminates under biaxial extension, bending and thermal loading. Composite Structures 2006, 75(1-4): 121-131.
37. Daxu Zhang, Ye JQ, Sheng HY.2006. Free-edge and ply cracking effect in cross-ply laminated composites under uniform extension and thermal loading. Composite Structures, 76(4): 314-325.
38. Daxu Zhang, Li J. Application of Prestressing Technology in the Project of Beijing International News and Culture Centre. Construction Technology 2003, 32 (11): 25-26.
39. Jiang D, Daxu Zhang. Construction of Prestressed Continuous Concrete Beams in Scientific Building of Zhongguancun. Building Technique Development 2003: 6.
40. Jiang D, Li G, Daxu Zhang Holing Technique of the Prestressed Concrete Flat Slab In Beijing Scientific Exhibition Center. Building Technique Development 2003: 5.
41. Sumei Zhang, Daxu Zhang. 2001. Analysis of load-displacement hysteretic behavior of joints between concrete-filled steel tubes and steel beams, Journal of Harbin University of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 34 (4). 1-6.
42. Daxu Zhang, Sumei Zhang. 2001. Shear strength of connections between concrete filled steel tubes and beams, Journal of Harbin University of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 34 (3). 35-39.
43. Daxu Zhang, Sumei Zhang. 2001. Dynamic behavior of joints between concrete-filled steel tubes and beams, Journal of Harbin University of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 34 (1). 21-27.
Peer-Reviewed International Conference Papers
44. Zixuan Xu, Daxu Zhang, Wujun Chen, and Fujun Peng. Modelling centrifugal membrane deployment of solar sails with the discrete element method. IV International Conference on Particle-based Methods – Fundamentals and Applications (PARTICLES 2015), 28-30 September 2015, Barcelona, Spain.
45. Chen M, Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2014. A Non-linear Binary Model to Predict Mechanical Behaviour of Plain Weave Ceramic Matrix Composites. The 9th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-9), 15-17 November, 2014, Suzhou, China.
46. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2013. Mechanical and thermal conductivity behaviour of plain weave CMCs from tow properties. The 1st China International Congress on Composite Materials (CCCM-1), 10-12 September, 2013, Beijing, China.
47. Daxu Zhang, Wang X, Chen W, Peng F, Gong J, Qiu G. 2013. Mechanical behaviour of glass fibre-reinforced polymer thin rods. The 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-17), 28 July-2 August 2013, Montreal, Canada.
48. Chen W, Daxu Zhang, Duan D, Fu G. 2011. Equilibrium configuration analysis of non-rigid airship subjected to weight and buoyancy. 11th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration and Operations (ATIO) Conference, 20-22 September 2011, Virginia Beach VA, USA.
49. Daxu Zhang, Hayhurst D R. 2009. A finite element model to predict stress-strain response of Ceramic Matrix Composites with strain induced damage. The 17th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-17), 27-31 July 2009, Edinburgh, UK.
Book Chapter
50. Ye JQ, Daxu Zhang. Chapter 4: Three-dimensional Modelling of Stress Transfer, Stiffness Degradation, failure and Transverse Cracking in Composite Laminates. In: Q.H. Qin and B. Sun (ed.), Advances in Engineering Mechanics (series), Volume 1, New York, Nova Science Publishers, 2011 (ISBN: 978-1-60876-901-8).
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Teaching
Space Structures (MSc)
Structural Stability (MSc)
Large Spatial Structures (Undergraduate)
