Publications

Journal Papers (Updated as of Sept. 2024)

*  represents the corresponding author.

1. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. Estimating Mean and Variance of In-Plane Load Resistance of Masonry Walls Using Inaccurate Design Code Models and Limited High-Fidelity Data. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. In Press

2. Zeng, B., and Y. Li. 2024. Numerical Investigation of Fully Grouted Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls under Bi-directional Loading: In-plane Capacity Reduction due to Out-of-plane Loading. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering., 150 (6): 1–17.

3. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. In-Plane and Out-of-Plane One-Way Vertical Bending Behavior Interaction Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Newly Developed Load Capacity Interaction Curve. Engineering Structures., 305: 117729. 

4. Zeng, B., Cruz Noguez, C., and Li, Y. 2024. Enhanced Prediction and Uncertainty Analysis for In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Resistance of Unreinforced Masonry Walls : A Multifidelity Approach. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering., 10 (4): 1–13. 

5. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. An Improved Method for Statistics Estimation of Out-of-Plane Load Resistance of Masonry Walls Using Design-Code Models and Mechanics-Based Finite Element Models. Engineering Structures., 319: 118725. 

6. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. Formulation, Implementation, and Validation of a 3D Damage-Plasticity Cohesive-Interface Model with Multiple Yield Surfaces for Cyclic Modeling of Mortar Joints. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering., 150 (6). 

7. Metwally, Z., Li, Y., and Zeng, B*. 2024. Finite Element-Based Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls under Eccentric Axial Loading Considering Slenderness Effects. Engineering Structures., 304: 117597. 

8. Li, Y., Metwally, Z., and Zeng, B*. 2024. Model Error Assessment of Out-of-Plane Load Capacity Models for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls in CSA S304-14 and TMS 402-16. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Under 2nd Round Revision.

9. Li, Y., and Zeng, B*. 2023. Modeling of Masonry Structures Using a New 3D Cohesive Interface Material Model Considering Dilatancy Softening. Engineering Structures., 277: 115466. 

10. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2023. Towards Performance-Based Design of Masonry Buildings: Literature Review. Buildings., 13 (1534).

11. Li, H., Zhu, K., Chen, Y., Chen, B., Zeng, B., and Zhang, Z. 2023. Formulation and Implementation of Elastoplastic Constitutive Model for Carbonaceous Slate. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment., 82 (3): 1–18.

12. 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).

13. Metwally, Z., Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2022. Probabilistic Behavior and Variance-Based Sensitivity Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Considering Slenderness Effect. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering., 8 (4): 1–12.

14. Zeng, B., Li, Y., and Cruz Noguez, C. 2021. Modeling and Parameter Importance Investigation for Simulating In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Behaviors of Un-reinforced Masonry Walls. Engineering Structures., 248: 113233. 

15. Zhang, L., Zhou, X., Pan, Y., Zeng, B., Zhu, D., and Jiang, H. 2020. Design of Groundwater Extraction in Open Cut Foundation Pit and Simplified Calculation of Ground Subsidence due to Dewatering in Sandy Pebble Soil Strata. Advances in Civil Engineering., 2020: 1046937.

16. Zhang, Z., Zeng, B., Dai, C., and He, W. 2018. Study on Structural Service Performance of Heavy-Haul Railway Tunnel with Voided Base. Advances in Civil Engineering., 2018: 3510979.

17. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. Efficient Finite Element-Based Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Masonry Walls under OOP Loading Assisted by a Multi-Fidelity Approach. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics (To be submitted).

18. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2024. Novel Structural Reliability Methods Using Multi-Fidelity Models through Cross-Entropy Importance Sampling and Control Variate Techniques. Structural Safety (To be submitted).

Conference Papers

1. Zeng, B*., Chen, Y., and Li, Y. 2025. Reinforcement Learning Assisted Robotic Construction for Masonry Block Stacking. 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract submitted)

2. Farooq, M., Zeng, B*., and Li, Y. 2025. Numerical Investigation of In-Plane Response of Unbonded Un-grouted Reinforced Masonry Walls. 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract submitted)

3. Labib, A., Zeng, B*., and Li, Y. 2025. Exploration of Innovative Concrete Masonry Blocks to Meet Emerging Manufacturing and Construction Techniques. 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract submitted)

4. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2023. 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. 

5. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2023. 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.

6. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2023. A 3D Damage-Plasticity Based Cyclic Model for Cohesive Interfaces in Masonry Structures. 14th North American Masonry Conference, Omaha, United States. 

7. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2023. Uncertainty Analysis for In-Plane Capacity of Un-Reinforced Masonry Walls Assisted by Multi-Fidelity Approach: Statistics Estimation. CSCE Annual Conference, Moncton, Canada. 

8. Zeng, B., and Li, Y. 2021. Advanced 3D Interface Model for Finite Element Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Structures. 14th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Montreal, Canada. 

Journal Review

ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering

ASCE Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice

Engineering Structures

Structures

Results in Engineering

International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics

Construction and Building Materials

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring

Buildings