Publications

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Books

• Cao, Z., Wang, Y., and Li, D. (2017). Probabilistic Approaches for Geotechnical Site Characterization and Slope Stability Analysis, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, ISBN 978-3-662-52912-6, 190p.

• Au, S. K. and Wang, Y. (2014). Engineering Risk Assessment with Subset Simulation, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-1118398043, 300p.

• Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Wang, G. and Li, D. (Editors) (2013). Geotechnical Safety and Risk IV, CRC Press/Balkema, ISBN 978-1138001633, 598p.

Selected Book Chapters

• Wang, Y., Schweckendiek, T., Gong, W., Zhao, T., and Phoon, K. K. (2016). “Direct probability-based design methods.” An invited chapter (Chapter 7) in Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394, 193-228, edited by K.K. Phoon and J. V. Retief, CRC Press.

• Phoon, K. K., Prakoso, W. A., Wang, Y. and Ching, J. (2016). “Uncertainty representation of geotechnical design parameters.” An invited chapter (Chapter 3) in Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394, 49-88, edited by K.K. Phoon and J. V. Retief, CRC Press.

• Wang, Y. and Cao, Z. (2014). “Practical reliability analysis and design by Monte Carlo Simulations in spreadsheet.” An invited chapter (Chapter 7) in Risk and Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, 301-335, edited by K.K. Phoon and J. Ching, CRC Press.

Selected Journal Papers

• Zhang, C., Wang, Y., Wu, L., Dong, Z., and Li, X. (2024). "Physics-informed and data-driven machine learning of rock mass classification using prior geological knowledge and TBM operational data." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 152, 105923.

• Tian, H. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Interpretable machine learning for selection of site-specific soil constitutive models and consolidation settlement analysis." Computers and Geotechnics, 171, 106396.

• Lyu, B., Wang, Y., and Shi, C. (2024). "Multi-scale generative adversarial networks (GAN) for generation of three-dimensional subsurface geological models from limited boreholes and prior geological knowledge." Computers and Geotechnics, 170, 106336.

• Wang, Y., Shi, C., Shi, J., and Lu, H. (2024). "Data-driven forward and inverse analysis of two-dimensional soil consolidation using Physics-informed Neural Network." Acta Geotechnica, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-024-02345-5.

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., and Phoon, K.K. (2024). "Dictionary learning of spatial variability at a specific site using data from other sites." Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 150(9), 04024072.

• Miao, C. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Interpolation of non-stationary geo-data using Kriging with sparse representation of covariance function." Computers and Geotechnics, 169, 106183.

• Huang, Q., Wang, Y., Leung, A.K., and Zhu, J. (2024). "Large-deformation simulations of root pull-out and breakage using material point method with a multi-level grid." Ecological Engineering, 201, 107216.

• Tian, H., Wang, Y., and Phoon, K.K. (2024). "Real-time fusion of multi-source monitoring data with geotechnical numerical model results using data-driven and physics-informed sparse dictionary learning." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2023-0457. 

• Hu, Y., Wang, Y., Phoon, K.K., and Beer, M. (2024). "Similarity quantification of soil spatial variability between two cross-sections using auto-correlation functions." Engineering Geology, 331, 07445.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2024). “Quantifying impacts of precipitation scenarios projected under climate change on annual probability of rainfall-induced landslides at a specific slope.” Computers and Geotechnics, 167, 106063.

• Lyu, B. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Immersive visualization of 3D subsurface ground model developed from sparse boreholes using virtual reality (VR)." Underground Space, 17, 188-206.

• Tian, H. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Optimal selection of dictionary atoms for sparse dictionary learning of time-varying monitoring data in two-dimensional geotechnical problems." Computers and Geotechnics, 165, 105953.

• Hu, Y. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Evaluating statistical homogeneity of cone penetration test (CPT) data profile using auto-correlation function." Computers and Geotechnics, 165, 105852.

• Wang, Y. and Tian, H. (2024). “Digital geotechnics: from data-driven site characterization towards digital transformation and intelligence in geotechnical engineering.” Georisk, 18(1), 8–32.

• Wang, Y., Lyu, B., Shi, C., and Hu, Y. (2024). "Non-parametric simulation of random field samples from incomplete measurements using generative adversarial networks." Georisk, 18(1), 61-84.

• Zhu, J., Leung, A. K., and Wang, Y. (2024). "Partially drained uplift behaviour of plant roots in dilative soils." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 61(3), 500-518.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2024). "Risk-informed adaptive sampling strategy for liquefaction severity mapping." Georisk, 18(2), 526–539.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2024). “Data-driven spatio-temporal analysis of consolidation for rapid reclamation.” Geotechnique, 74(7), 676-696.

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., and Phoon, K. K. (2023). "Fusion of sparse non-co-located measurements from multiple sources for geotechnical site investigation." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2023-0289.

• Li, X., Wu, L.J., Wang, Y.J., Liu, H., Chen, Z.Y., Jing, L.J., and Wang, Y. (2023). "A data driven real-time perception method of rock condition in TBM construction." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2023-0168.

• Shi, C., Wang, Y., and Kamchoom, V. (2023). "Data-driven multi-stage sampling strategy for a three-dimensional geological domain using weighted centroidal Voronoi tessellation and IC-XGBoost3D." Engineering Geology, 325, 107301.

• Zhu, J., Leung, A. K., and Wang, Y. (2023). "Simulating the anchorage behaviour of plant roots of different morphological traits." Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 88, 128068.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2023). "Probabilistic hazard analysis of rainfall-induced landslides at a specific slope considering rainfall uncertainty and soil spatial variability." Computers and Geotechnics, 162, 105706. 

• Li, P., Wang, Y., and Guan, Z. (2023). "Non-parametric generation of multivariate cross-correlated random fields directly from sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sensing and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation." Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 37, 4607–4628. 

• Kootahi, K., Leung, A. K., and Wang, Y. (2023). "An algorithm based on distribution similarity to determine the representative sample size for particle morphology characterization." Computers and Geotechnics, 162, 105696.

• Liu, X., Wang, Y., and Leung, A. K. (2023). "Numerical investigation of rainfall intensity and duration control of rainfall‑induced landslide at a specific slope using slope case histories and actual rainfall records." Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 82, 333.

• Wang, Y. and Shi, C. (2023). "Data-driven analysis of soil consolidation with prefabricated vertical drains considering stratigraphic variation." Computers and Geotechnics, 161, 105569.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2023). "Data-driven simulation of two-dimensional cross-correlated random fields from limited measurements using joint sparse representation." Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 238, 109408.

• Liu, X., Wang, Y., and Leung, A. K. (2023). "Probabilistic back analysis of rainfall-induced slope failure considering slope survival records from past rainfall events." Computers and Geotechnics, 159, 105436.

• Tian, H. and Wang, Y. (2023). “Data-driven and physics-informed Bayesian learning of spatiotemporally varying consolidation settlement from sparse site investigation and settlement monitoring data.” Computers and Geotechnics, 157, 105328.

• Kootahi, K., Leung, A. K., and Wang, Y. (2023). "Modified value stabilization methodology (MVSM) to efficiently determine the sample size required for particle morphology quantification." Powder Technology, 420, 118396.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2023). "Development of training image database for subsurface stratigraphy." Georisk, 17(1), 23-40.

• Li, P. and Wang, Y. (2023). “Interpretation of spatio-temporal variation of precipitation from spatially sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sensing (BCS).” Georisk, 17(3), 554–571.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2023). "Analytical solutions for annual probability of slope failure induced by rainfall at a specific slope using bivariate distribution of rainfall intensity and duration.” Engineering Geology, 313, 106969.

• Lyu, B., Hu, Y., and Wang, Y. (2023). “Data-driven development of three-dimensional subsurface models from sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sampling (BCS): A benchmarking study.” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 9(2),  https://doi.org/10.1061/AJRUA6.RUENG-935.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2023). "Quantifying reliability of liquefaction severity map developed from sparse cone penetration tests." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 60(5), 623–641.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2023). “Data-driven sequential development of geological cross-sections along tunnel trajectory.” Acta Geotechnica, 18, 1739–1754.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2023). “Stochastic analysis of load-transfer mechanism of energy piles by random finite difference model.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15(4), 997-1010.

• Zhao, T., Wang, Y., Lu, S., and Xu, L. (2023). “Fast stratification of geological cross-section from CPT results with missing data using multitask and modified Bayesian compressive sensing.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 60(12), 1812–1834.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2022). “Machine learning of three-dimensional subsurface geological model for a reclamation site in Hong Kong.” Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 81(12), 504.

• Qin, X. and Wang, Y. (2022). "Different failure modes assessment of bell-spigot jointed ductile iron pipes under abrupt transverse ground movements." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 163, 107558.

• Zhu, J., Leung, A. K., and Wang, Y. (2022). "Modelling root-soil mechanical interaction considering root pull-out and breakage failure modes." Plant and Soil,  480, 675–701.

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., and Stuedlein, A. W. (2022). “Efficient three-dimensional soil liquefaction potential and reconsolidation settlement assessment from limited CPTs considering spatial variability.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 163, 107518.

• Liu, X., Wang, Y., Koo, R.C.H., and Kwan, J.S.H. (2022). “Development of a slope digital twin for predicting temporal variation of rainfall-induced slope instability using past slope performance records and monitoring data.” Engineering Geology, 308, 106825.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2022). “Quantifying annual occurrence probability of rainfall-induced landslide at a specific slope.” Computers and Geotechnics, 149, 104877.

• Liu, L.-L. and Wang, Y. (2022). “Quantification of stratigraphic boundary uncertainty from limited boreholes and its effect on slope stability analysis.” Engineering Geology, 306, 106770.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2022). “Data-driven construction of three-dimensional subsurface geological models from limited site-specific boreholes and prior geological knowledge for underground digital twin.” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 126, 104493.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2022). “SPT-based probabilistic evaluation of soil liquefaction potential considering design life of civil infrastructures.” Computers and Geotechnics, 148, 104807.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2022). "Assessment of liquefaction-induced differential ground settlement and lateral displacement using standard penetration tests with consideration of soil spatial variability." Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 148(5), 04022018.

• Li, P. and Wang, Y. (2022). "An active learning reliability analysis method using adaptive Bayesian compressive sensing and Monte Carlo Simulation (ABCS-MCS)." Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 59, 108377.

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., and Zhao, T. (2022). "Adaptive sampling strategy for characterizing spatial distribution of soil liquefaction potential using cone penetration test." Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 14(4), 1221-1231. 

• Reddy N.S.C., Senetakis K., and Wang Y. (2022). "Probabilistic-based analysis and model selection of the tangential stiffness reduction: displacement curves of nonconforming contacts." Granular Matter, 24(2), 43.

• Liu, X., Cao, Z.-J., Li, D.-Q., and Wang, Y. (2022). "Adaptive Monte Carlo Simulation method and its applications to reliability analysis of series systems with a large number of components." ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 8(1), 04021075.

• Aladejare, A.E., Akeju, V.O., and Wang, Y. (2022). "Data-driven characterization of the correlation between uniaxial compressive strength and Youngs’ modulus of rock without regression models." Transportation Geotechnics, 32, 100680.

• Xu, J., Wang, Y., and Zhang, L. (2022). "Fusion of geotechnical and geophysical data for 2D subsurface site characterization using multi-sources Bayesian compressive sampling." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 59(10), 1756-1773.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2022). "Assessment of reclamation-induced consolidation settlement considering stratigraphic uncertainty and spatial variability of soil properties." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 59(7), 1215 - 1230.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2022). "CPT-based probabilistic liquefaction assessment considering soil spatial variability, interpolation uncertainty and model uncertainty." Computers and Geotechnics, 141, 104504.

• Wang, Y.,  Hu, Y., and Phoon, K.K. (2022). "Non-parametric modelling and simulation of spatiotemporally varying geo-data." Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 16(1), 77-97.

• Wang, Y., Shi, C., and Li, X. (2022), "Machine learning of geological details from borehole logs for development of high-resolution subsurface geological cross-section and geotechnical analysis." Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 16(1), 2-20. 

• Qin, X., Wang, Y., and Fu, C. (2022). "Joint kinematics and sealing capacity assessment of ductile iron pipes under abrupt transverse ground movements." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 59(3), 330-341.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Training image selection for development of subsurface geological cross-section by conditional simulations." Engineering Geology, 295, 106415. 

• Qin, X. and Wang, Y. (2021). “Reliability-based design of rigid pipes installed by induced trench method with tire-derived aggregate inclusions.” Computers and Geotechnics, 140, 104456.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2021). “Bayesian selection of slope hydraulic model and identification of model parameters using monitoring data and subset simulation.” Computers and Geotechnics, 139, 104428. 

• Li, P. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Development of an efficient response surface method for highly nonlinear systems from sparse sampling data using Bayesian Compressive Sensing." ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 7(4), 04021050.

• Zhao, T., Wang, Y., and Xu, L. (2021). "Efficient CPT locations for characterizing spatial variability of soil properties within a multilayer vertical cross-section using information entropy and Bayesian compressive sensing." Computers and Geotechnics, 137, 104260.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Development of subsurface geological cross-section from limited site-specific boreholes and prior geological knowledge using iterative convolution XGBoost." Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 147(9), 04021082.

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2021). “Reliability analysis of an existing slope at a specific site considering rainfall triggering mechanism and its past performance records.” Engineering Geology, 288, 106144.

• Qin, X., Ni, P., Wang, Y., and Du, Y. J. (2021). “Mechanical response estimation of jointed rigid pipes under normal fault rupture.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 146, 106754.

• Xu, J., Wang, Y., and Zhang, L. (2021). "Interpolation of extremely sparse geo-data by data fusion and collaborative Bayesian compressive sampling." Computers and Geotechnics, 134, 104098.

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., and Zhao, T. (2021). "Delineating the spatial distribution of soil liquefaction potential in a cross-section from limited cone penetration tests." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 145, 106710. 

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Non-parametric construction of site-specific non-Gaussian multivariate joint probability distribution from sparse measurements." Structural Safety, 91, 102077. 

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2021). “Statistical interpolation of spatially varying but sparsely measured 3D geo-data using compressive sensing and variational Bayesian inference.” Mathematical Geosciences, 53, 1171–1199. 

• Liu, X. and Wang, Y. (2021). “Probabilistic simulation of entire process of rainfall-induced landslides using random finite element and material point methods with hydro-mechanical coupling.” Computers and Geotechnics, 132, 103989.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Selection of standard penetration test number for geotechnical investigation of a vertical cross-section considering spatial variability and correlation in soil properties." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58(11), 1654 – 1668.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Smart determination of borehole number and locations for stability analysis of multi-layered slopes using multiple point statistics and information entropy." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58(11), 1669 – 1689.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Rational determination of cone penetration test quantity in a two-dimensional vertical cross-section for site investigation." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 109, 103771.

• Qin, Z., Wang, Y., Liu, X., and Li, L. (2021). "Spatial–temporal variation of soil sliding probability in cohesive slopes with spatially variable soils." International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 21(3), 04020263. 

• Wang, Y. and Li, P. (2021). "Data-driven determination of sample number and efficient sampling locations for geotechnical site investigation of a cross-section using Voronoi diagram and Bayesian compressive sampling." Computers and Geotechnics, 130,103898.

• Wang, Y., Fu, C., and Qin, X. (2021). "Numerical and physical modeling of submarine telecommunication cables subjected to abrupt lateral seabed movements." Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 39(11), 1307-1319.

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Non-parametric and data-driven interpolation of subsurface soil stratigraphy from limited data using multiple point statistics." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58(2), 261 - 280.

• Sandeep, C.S., Senetakis, K., Cheung, D.K.H., Choi, C.E., Wang, Y., Coop, M.R., and Ng, C.W.W. (2021). "Experimental study on the coefficient of restitution of grain against block interfaces for natural and engineered materials." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58(1), 35 - 48. 

• Shi, C. and Wang, Y. (2021). "Non-parametric machine learning methods for interpolation of spatially varying non-stationary and non-Gaussian geotechnical properties." Geoscience Frontiers, 12, 339-350.

• Xu, J., Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Wang, C., Zheng, J., and Yu. Y. (2020). “Probabilistic estimation of cross-variogram based on Bayesian inference.” Engineering Geology, 277, 105813. 

• Fu, C., Qin, X., and Wang, Y. (2020). "Effects of parameter uncertainties on interaction between submarine telecommunication cables and lateral seabed movements." Advances in Civil Engineering, Article ID 8824391.

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2020). "Non-parametric simulation of non-stationary non-Gaussian 3D random field samples directly from sparse measurements using signal decomposition and Markov Chain Monte Carlo." Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 203, 107087.

• Gu, Y., Lei, G.H., Ke, L., and Wang, Y. (2020). "Simplified analysis of curvilinear penetration of free fall sphere projectile in soft soil." Computers and Geotechnics, 126, 103756.

• Liu, X., Wang, Y., and Li, D. (2020). "Numerical simulation of the 1995 rainfall-induced Fei Tsui Road landslide in Hong Kong: new insights from hydro-mechanically coupled material point method." Landslides, 17, 2755-2775. 

• Guan, Z., Wang, Y., Cao, Z., and Hong, Y. (2020). "Smart sampling strategy for investigating spatial distribution of subsurface shallow gas pressure in Hangzhou Bay area of China." Engineering Geology, 274,105711. 

• Hu, Y. and Wang. Y. (2020). "Probabilistic soil classification and stratification in a vertical cross-section from limited cone penetration tests using random field and Monte Carlo simulation." Computers and Geotechnics, 124, 103634. 

• Zhao, T., Xu, L., and Wang, Y. (2020). "Fast non-parametric simulation of 2D multi-layer cone penetration test (CPT) data without pre-stratification using Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation." Engineering Geology, 273, 105670. 

• Hu, Y., Wang, Y., Zhao, T., and Phoon, K. K. (2020). "Bayesian supervised learning of site-specific geotechnical spatial variability from sparse measurements." ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 6(2), 04020019.

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2020). "Differentiation of discrete data with unequal measurement intervals and quantification of uncertainty in differentiation using Bayesian compressive sampling." Computers and Geotechnics, 122, 103537.

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2020). “Interpolation and stratification of multilayer soil property profile from sparse measurements using machine learning methods.” Engineering Geology, 265, 105430.

• Aladejare, A. E., Akeju, V. O., and Wang, Y. (2020). "Probabilistic characterization of uniaxial compressive strength of rock using test results from multiple types of punch tests." Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, DOI: 10.1080/17499518.2020.1728559.

• Liu, X., Li, D., Cao., Z., and Wang, Y. (2020). “Adaptive Monte Carlo simulation method for system reliability analysis of slope stability based on limit equilibrium methods.” Engineering Geology, 264, 105384.

• Chen, C., Zhan, L., Wang, Y., Zhang, S., and Chen, Y. (2020). "Stochastic evaluation of leakages through holes in wrinkle networks of composite liners." Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 48(3), 284-296.

• Wang, Y., Hu, Y., and Zhao, T. (2020). “CPT-based subsurface soil classification and zonation in a 2D vertical cross-section using Bayesian compressive sampling.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 57(7), 947-958.

• Choi, C. E., Ng, C. W.W., Liu, H., and Wang, Y. (2020) “Interaction between dry granular flow and rigid barrier with basal clearance: analytical and physical modelling.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 57(2), 236-245.

• Li, L. and Wang, Y. (2020). “Identification of failure slip surfaces for landslide risk assessment using smoothed particle hydrodynamics.” Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 14(2), 91-111.

• Guan, Z. and Wang, Y. (2020). “Statistical charts for determining sample size at various levels of accuracy and confidence in geotechnical site investigation.” Geotechnique, 70(12), 1145-1159.

• Wang, Y., Qin, Z., Liu, X., and Li, L. (2019). “Probabilistic analysis of post-failure behavior of soil slopes using random smoothed particle hydrodynamics.” Engineering Geology, 261, 105266.

• Hu, Y., Zhao, T., Wang, Y., Choi, C., and Ng, C. W. W. (2019). “Direct simulation of two-dimensional isotropic or anisotropic random field from sparse measurement using Bayesian compressive sampling.” Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 33(8-9), 1477-1496.

• Aladejare, A. E. and Wang, Y. (2019). “Probabilistic characterization of Hoek–Brown Constant mi of rock using Hoek’s guideline chart, regression model and uniaxial compression test.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 37(6), 5054-5060.

• Gao, G. H., Li, D. Q., Cao, Z. J., Wang, Y., and Zhang, L. (2019). “Full probabilistic design of earth retaining structures using generalized subset simulation and its practical implementation in spreadsheet.” Computers and Geotechnics, 112, 159-172.

• Liu, X., Wang, Y., and Li, D. (2019). “Investigation of slope failure mode evolution during large deformation in spatially variable soils by random limit equilibrium and material point methods.” Computers and Geotechnics, 111, 301-312.

• Montoya-Noguera, S., Zhao, T., Hu, Y., Wang, Y., and Phoon, K. K. (2019). “Simulation of non-stationary non-Gaussian random fields from sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sampling and Karhunen-Loève expansion.” Structural Safety, 79, 66-79.

• Li, L., Wang, Y., Zhang, L., Choi, C., and Ng, C. W.W. (2019). “Evaluation of critical slip surface in limit equilibrium analysis of slope stability by smoothed particle hydrodynamics.” International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 19(5), 04019032. 

• Wang, Y., Zhao, T., and Phoon, K. K. (2019). “Statistical inference of random field auto-correlation structure from multiple sets of incomplete and sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sampling-based bootstrapping.” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 124, 217-236.

• Huang, P., Wang, Y., Sun, Y., and Huang, G. (2019). “Review of uncertainty-based design methods of central air-conditioning systems and future research trends.” Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 25(7), 819-835. 

• Aladejare, A. E. and Wang, Y. (2019). “Estimation of rock mass deformation modulus using indirect information from multiple sources.” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 85, 76-83. 

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2019). “Determination of efficient sampling locations in geotechnical site characterization using information entropy and Bayesian compressive sampling.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56(11), 1622-1637. 

• Wang, Y., Guan, Z., and Zhao, T. (2019). “Sample size determination in geotechnical site investigation considering spatial variation and correlation.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56(7), 992-1002.

• Wang, Y., Zhao, T., Hu, Y., and Phoon, K. K. (2019). “Simulation of random fields with trend from sparse measurements without detrending.” Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, 145(2), 04018130.

• Akeju, O. V., Senetakis, K., and Wang, Y. (2019). “Bayesian parameter identification and model selection for normalized modulus reduction curves of soils.” Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 23(2), 305-333.

• Zhao, T., Hu, Y., and Wang, Y. (2018). “Statistical interpretation of spatially varying 2D geo-data from sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sampling.” Engineering Geology, 246, 162-175.

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2018). “Interpretation of pile lateral response from deflection measurement data: A compressive sampling-based method.” Soils and Foundations, 58(4), 957-971.

• Zhao, T. and Wang, Y. (2018). “Simulation of cross-correlated random field samples from sparse measurements using Bayesian compressive sensing.” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 112, 384-400.

• Wang, Y., Zhao, T., and Phoon, K. K. (2018). “Direct simulation of random field samples from sparsely measured geotechnical data with consideration of uncertainty in interpretation.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 55(6), 862-880.

• Shi, J., Wang, Y. and Chen, Y. (2018). “A simplified method to estimate curvatures of continuous pipelines induced by normal fault movement.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 55(3), 343-352.

• Zhao, T., Montoya-Noguera, S., Phoon, K. K., and Wang, Y. (2018). “Interpolating spatially varying soil property values from sparse data for facilitating characteristic value selection.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 55(2), 171-181. 

• Aladejare, A. E. and Wang, Y. (2018). “Influence of rock property correlation on reliability analysis of rock slope stability: from property characterization to reliability analysis.” Geoscience Frontiers, 9(6), 1639-1648. 

• Shen, M., Cao, Z., Li, D., and Wang, Y. (2018). “Probabilistic characterization of site-specific inherent variability of undrained shear strength using both indirect and direct measurements.” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 4(1),  https://doi.org/10.1061/AJRUA6.0000941. 

• Wang, Y., Akeju, O. V., and Zhao, T. (2017). “Interpolation of spatially varying but sparsely measured geo-data: A comparative study.” Engineering Geology, 231, 200-217. 

• Aladejare, A. E. and Wang, Y. (2017). “Sources of uncertainty in site characterization and their impact on geotechnical reliability-based design.” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 3(4), https://doi.org/10.1061/AJRUA6.0000922.

• Wang, Z., Wang, Q., Zukerman, M., Guo, J., Wang, Y., Wang, G., Yang, J. & Moran, B. (2017). “Multi-Objective path optimization for critical infrastructure links with consideration to seismic resilience.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 32(10), 836–855.

• Montoya-Noguera, S. and Wang, Y. (2017). “Bayesian identification of multiple seismic change points and varying seismic rates caused by induced seismicity.” Geophysical Research Letters, 44(8), 3509-3516.

• Ng, C. W. W., Choi, C. E., Liu, L. H. D., Wang, Y., Song, D., and Yang, N. (2017). “Influence of particle size on the mechanism of dry granular run-up on a rigid barrier.” Geotechnique Letters, 7(1), 1-11.

• Zhan, L.-T., Chen, C., Wang, Y., Chen Y.-M. (2017). “Failure probability assessment and parameter sensitivity analysis of a contaminant's transit time through a compacted clay liner.” Computers and Geotechnics, 86, 230-242.

• Wang, Y. and Zhao, T. (2017). “Statistical interpretation of soil property profiles from sparse data using Bayesian Compressive Sampling.” Geotechnique, 67(6), 523-536.

• Wang, Y. and Zhao, T. (2017). “Bayesian assessment of site-specific performance of geotechnical design charts with unknown model uncertainty.” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 41(5), 781-800. 

• Wang, Y., Fu, C., and Huang, K. (2017). “Probabilistic assessment of liquefiable soil thickness considering spatial variability and model and parameter uncertainties.” Geotechnique, 67(3), 228-241.

• Aladejare, A. E. and Wang, Y. (2017). “Evaluation of rock property variability.” Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 11(1), 22-41. 

• Wang, Y. and Akeju, O. V. (2016). “Quantifying the cross-correlation between effective cohesion and friction angle of soil from limited site-specific data.” Soils and Foundations, 56(6), 1057–1072. 

• Shi, J., Wang, Y., and Ng, C. W. W. (2016). “Numerical parametric study of tunneling–induced joint rotation angle in jointed pipelines.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 53(12), 2058-2071.

• Cao, C., Wang, Z., Zukerman, M., Manton, J., Bensoussan, A., and Wang, Y. (2016). “Optimal cable laying across an earthquake fault line considering elliptical failures.” IEEE Transactions on Reliability, 65(3), 1536-1550.

• Cao, Z., Wang, Y., and Li, D. (2016). “Site-specific characterization of soil properties using multiple measurements from different test procedures at different locations – A Bayesian sequential updating approach.” Engineering Geology, 211, 150-161.

• Wang, Y. and Zhao, T. (2016). “Interpretation of soil property profile from limited measurement data: a compressive sampling perspective.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 53(9), 1547-1559.

• Shi, J., Wang, Y., and Ng, C. W. W.  (2016). “Three-dimensional centrifuge modeling of ground and pipeline response to tunnel excavation.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 142, 04016054, 1-11.

• Tian, M., Li, D., Cao, Z., Phoon, K. K., and Wang, Y. (2016). "Bayesian identification of random field model using indirect test data." Engineering Geology, 210, 197-211.

• Phoon, K. K., Retief, J. V., Ching, J., Dithinde, M., Schweckendiek, T., Wang, Y., and Zhang L. M. (2016). "Some observations on ISO2394: 2015 Annex D (Reliability of Geotechnical Structures)." Structural Safety, 62, 24-33.

• Wang, Y. and Aladejare, A. E. (2016). "Evaluating variability and uncertainty of Geological Strength Index at a specific site." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49(9), 3559–3573.

• Wang, Y., Akeju, O. V., and Cao, Z. (2016). "Bayesian Equivalent Sample Toolkit (BEST): an Excel VBA program for probabilistic characterisation of geotechnical properties from limited observation data." Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 10(4), 251-268.

• Wang, Y. and Aladejare, A. E. (2016). "Bayesian characterization of correlation between uniaxial compressive strength and Young's modulus of rock." International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 85, 10-19.

• Huang, P., Wang, Y., Huang G., and Augenbroe, G. (2016). "Investigation of the ageing effect on chiller plant maximum cooling capacity using Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo method." Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 9(5), 529-541. 

• Cao, Z., Wang, Y., and Li, D. (2016). “Quantification of prior knowledge in geotechnical site characterization.” Engineering Geology, 203, 107-116.

• Wang, Y., Cao, Z., and Li, D. (2016). “Bayesian perspective on geotechnical variability and site characterization.” Engineering Geology, 203, 117-125.

• Wang, Y., Zhao, T., and Cao, Z. (2015). “Site-specific probability distribution of geotechnical properties.” Computers and Geotechnics, 70, 159-168.

• Wang, Y. and Aladejare, A. E. (2015). “Selection of site-specific regression model for characterization of uniaxial compressive strength of rock.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 75, 73-81.

• Huang, P., Huang G., and Wang, Y. (2015). “HVAC system design under peak load prediction uncertainty using multiple-criterion decision making technique.” Energy and Buildings, 91, 26-36.

• Cao, Z. J. and Wang, Y. (2014). “Bayesian model comparison and characterization of undrained shear strength.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 140(6), 04014018, 1-9.

• Wang, Y., Huang, K. & Cao, Z. (2014). “Bayesian identification of soil strata in London Clay.” Geotechnique, 64(3), 239-246.

• Cao, Z., Huang, K., and Wang, Y. (2014). "Bayesian inverse analysis for geotechnical site characterisation using cone penetration test." International Journal of Reliability and Safety, 8(2-4), 97-116.

• Li, L., Wang, Y. and Cao, Z. J. (2014). “Probabilistic slope stability analysis by risk aggregation.” Engineering Geology, 176, 57-65.

• Cao, Z. and Wang, Y. (2014). “Bayesian model comparison and selection of spatial correlation functions for soil parameters." Structural Safety, 49, 10-17.

• Wang, Y. & Cao, Z. (2013). “Expanded reliability-based design of piles in spatially variable soil using efficient Monte Carlo simulations.”  Soils and Foundations, 53(6), 820–834.

• Wang, Y., Huang, K. & Cao, Z. (2013). “Probabilistic identification of underground soil stratification using cone penetration tests.”  Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50(7), 766-776.

• Li, L., Wang, Y., Cao, Z. J., and Chu, X. (2013). “Risk de-aggregation and system reliability analysis of slope stability using representative slip surfaces.” Computers and Geotechnics, 53, 95-105.

• Shi, J., Wang, Y., and Ng, C. W. W. (2013). “Buried pipeline responses to ground displacements induced by adjacent static pipe bursting.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 50(5), 481-492.

• Wang, Y. and Cao, Z. J. (2013). “Probabilistic characterization of Young's modulus of soil using equivalent samples.” Engineering Geology, 159, 106-118.

• Wang, Y. (2013). “MCS-based probabilistic design of embedded sheet pile walls.” Georisk, 7(3), 151-162.

• Cao, Z. J. and Wang, Y. (2013). “Bayesian approach for probabilistic site characterization using cone penetration tests.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 139(2), 267-276.

• Wang, Y. (2012). “Uncertain parameter sensitivity in Monte Carlo simulation by sample reassembling.” Computers and Geotechnics, 46, 39-47.

• Wang, Y. (2011). “Reliability-based design of spread foundations by Monte Carlo Simulations.” Geotechnique, 61(8), 677-685.

• Wang, Y., Shi, J., and Ng, C. W. W. (2011). “Numerical modeling of tunneling effect on buried pipelines.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 48(7), 1125-1137.

• Wang, Y., Au, S. K., and Kulhawy, F. H. (2011). “Expanded reliability-based design approach for drilled shafts.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 137(2), 140-149.

• Wang, Y., Cao, Z. J., and Au, S. K. (2011). “Practical reliability analysis of slope stability by advanced Monte Carlo Simulations in spreadsheet.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 48(1), 162-172.

• Wang, Y., Cao, Z. J., and Au, S. K. (2010). “Efficient Monte Carlo Simulation of parameter sensitivity in probabilistic slope stability analysis.” Computers and Geotechnics, 37(7-8), 1015-1022.

• Wang, Y., Au, S. K., and Cao, Z. J. (2010). “Bayesian approach for probabilistic characterization of sand friction angles.” Engineering Geology, 114(3-4), 354-363.

• Au, S. K., Cao, Z. J., and Wang, Y. (2010). “Implementing advanced Monte Carlo Simulation under spreadsheet environment.” Structural Safety, 32(5), 281-292.

• Wang, Y., Au, S. K., and Fu, Q. (2010). “Seismic risk assessment and mitigation of water supply systems.” Earthquake Spectra, 26(1), 257-274.

• Wang, Y. (2009). “Reliability-based economic design optimization of spread foundations.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 135(7), 954-959.

• Zhang S. X., Wang, Y., Zhou, H. W., and Chan, L. S. (2009). “Dispersion-splitting of Rayleigh waves in layered azimuthally anisotropic media.” Journal of Applied Geophysics. 67(2), 130-142.

• Wang, Y. and Au, S. K. (2009). “Spatial distribution of water supply reliability and critical links of water supply to crucial water consumers under an earthquake.” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 94(2), 534-541.

• Wang, Y. and Kulhawy, F. H. (2008). “Reliability index for serviceability limit state of building foundations.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 134(11), 1587-1594.

• Wang, Y. and Kulhawy, F. H. (2008). “Economic design optimization of foundations.” Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 134(8), 1097-1105.

• Wang, Y. and O’Rourke, T. D. (2007). “Interpretation of secant shear modulus degradation characteristics from pressuremeter tests.”  Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 133(12), 1556-1566.

• O’Rourke, T. D., Bonneau, A. L., Pease, J. W., Shi, P., and Wang, Y. (2006). “Liquefaction and ground failures in San Francisco.” Earthquake Spectra, 22(S2), S91-S112.

• Wang, Y. and Ng, C. W. W. (2005). “Effects of stress paths on the small-strain stiffness of completely decomposed granites.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(4), 1200-1211.

• Ng, C. W. W. and Wang, Y. (2001). “Field and laboratory measurements of small-strain stiffness of decomposed granites.” Soils and Foundations, 41(3), 57-71.