Publications

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Formulation, implementation, and validation of a 3D damage-plasticity-based cohesive-interface model with multi-yield surfaces for cyclic modeling of mortar joints. 2024. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12558

Zeng, B. and Li, Y. In-plane and out-of-plane behavior interaction analysis of unreinforced masonry walls with newly developed load capacity interaction curve. 2024.  Engineering Structures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117729

Metwally, Z., Li, Y., and Zeng, B (Corresponding Author). Finite element-based reliability analysis of reinforced concrete masonry walls under out-of-plane loading considering slenderness effects. 2024. Engineering Structures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117597.

Zeng, B. and Li, Y. Enhanced prediction and uncertainty analysis for in-plane and out-of-plane resistance of unreinforced masonry walls: multi-fidelity approach. 2024. ASCE-ASME Journal of Uncertainty and Risk Analysis, Part A: Civil Engineering. 2024. Under Revision.

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Numerical investigation of reinforced masonry walls under bi-directional loading: In-plane capacity reduction due to out-of-plane loading . ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Under Revision

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Estimating mean and variance of in-plane load resistance of masonry walls using inaccurate design code models and limited high-fidelity data. 2024. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Under Review

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Statistics Estimation of Out-of-plane Load Resistance of Masonry Walls Using Empirical Models and Mechanics-based Finite Element Models. 2024. Engineering Structures. Under Review

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Novel structural reliability methods using multi-fidelity models through cross-entropy importance sampling and control variate techniques. 2024. Structural Safety. To be submitted

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Efficient finite element-based reliability analysis of reinforced masonry walls under OOP loading assisted by a multi-fidelity approach. 2024. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics. To be submitted

Zeng, B. and Li, Y. Towards performance-based design of masonry buildings: literature review. 2023. Buildings. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061534 (Invited Review Paper)

Li, Y. and Zeng, B (Corresponding Author). Modeling of masonry structures using a new 3D cohesive interface material model considering dilatancy softening. 2023. Engineering Structures. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141029622015425

Li, H., Zhu, K., Chen, Y., Chen, B., Zeng, B., and Zhang, Z. Formulation and implementation of elastoplastic constitutive model for carbonaceous slate. 2023. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10064-023-03099-2

Li, H., Wu, Y., Zhou, A., Lu, F., Lei, Z., Zeng, B. and Zhu, K., 2023. Cracking Pattern and Bearing Capacity of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Single-Layer Tunnel Lining. Sustainability, 15(13), p.10665.

Metwally, Z., Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Probabilistic behaviour and variance-based sensitivity analysis of reinforced concrete masonry walls considering the slenderness effect. 2022. ASCE-ASME Journal of Uncertainty and Risk Analysis, Part A: Civil Engineering. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/AJRUA6.0001273

Zeng, B., Li, Y., and Noguez, CC. Modeling and parameter importance investigation for simulating in-plane and out-of-plane behaviors of un-reinforced masonry walls. 2021. Engineering Structures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113 233

Zhang. L., Zhou. X., Pan. Y., Zeng, B., Zhu. D., and Jiang, H. Design of groundwater extraction in open cut foundation pit and simplified calculation of ground subsidence due to dewatering in sandy pebble soil strata. 2020. Advances in Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1046937

Zhang. Z., Zeng. B., Dai. C., and He. W. Study on structural service performance of heavy-haul railway tunnel with voided base. 2018. Advances in Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3510979

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Plasticity- and Damage-plasticity-based Constitutive Models Developed for Masonry Mortar Joints under Monotonic and Cyclic Loadings. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. 2023.

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Python-based Tool for Simplified and Detailed Micro Modeling of Masonry Walls Using Proprietary and Public Constitutive Models in ABAQUS. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. 2023.

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. A 3D damage-plasticity based cyclic model for the cohesive interface in masonry structures. 14th North American Masonry Conference, Omaha, United States. 2023.

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Uncertainty Analysis for In-plane Capacity of Un-reinforced Masonry Walls Assisted by Multi-fidelity Approach: Statistics Estimation and Global Sensitivity Analysis. CSCE Annual Conference, Moncton, Canada. 2023.

Zeng, B., and Li, Y. Advanced 3D interface model for finite element analysis of unreinforced masonry structures. 14th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Montreal, Canada. 2021.