Publications

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Journal Articles

  1. Yang C.Y., Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2024). Coupled total- and semi-Lagrangian peridynamics for modelling fluid-driven fracturing in solids. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 419: 116580.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2023.116580. (PDF)
  2. Yu J.D., Zhao J.D., Liang W.J., Zhao S.W. (2024). A semi-implicit material point method for coupled thermos-hydro-mechanical simulation of saturated porous media in large deformation. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 418 (Part A): 116462.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2023.116462. (PDF)
  3. Qu T.M., Zhao J.D., Guan S.H., Feng Y.T. (2023). Data-driven multiscale modelling of granular materails via knowledge transfer and sharing. International Journal of Plasticity. 171: 103786.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijplas.2023.103786. (PDF)
  4. Shi K., Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2023). The critical state of crushable granular sand. Acta Geotechnica. Accepted.
    doi: tbc.
  5. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D. (2023). Revolutionizing granular matter simulations by high-performance ray tracing discrete element method for arbitrarily-shaped particles. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 416: 116370.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2023.116370. (PDF)
  6. Li Y.T., Guo N., Yang Z.X., Zhao J.D. (2023). A fully resolved smoothed particle hydrodynamics-discrete element method study of the rheology of suspensions: the role of inertia and grain shape. Physics of Fluids. 35(8): 083325.
    doi: 10.1063/5.0161344. (PDF, Editor's Pick)
  7. Lai Z.S., Zhao J.D., Zhao S.W., Huang L.C. (2023). Signed distance field enhanced fully resolved CFD-DEM for simulation of granular flows involving multiphase fluids and irregular-shaped particles. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 414: 116195.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2023.116195. (PDF)
  8. Zhao J.D., Zhao S.W., Luding S. (2023). The role of shape in computational modeling of granular matter. Nature Reviews Physics. 5: 505-525.
    doi: 10.1038/s42254-023-00617-9. (PDF)
  9. Yu T., Zhao J.D. (2023). Quantifying the mechanisms of keyhole pore evolutions and the role of metal-vapor condensation in laser powder bed fusion. Additive Manufacturing. 72: 103642.
    doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2023.103642. (PDF)
  10. Ku Q., Zhao J.D., Mollon G., Zhao S.W. (2023). Compaction of highly deformable cohesive granular powders. Powder Technology. 421: 118455.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118455. (PDF)
  11. Qu T.M., Guan S.H., Feng Y.T., Ma G., Zhou W., Zhao J.D. (2023). Deep active learning for constitutive modelling of granular materials: From representative volume elements to implicit finite element modelling. International Journal of Plasticity. 164: 103576.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijplas.2023.103576. (PDF)
  12. Huang S., Huang L.C., Lai Z.S., Zhao J.D. (2023). Morphology characterization and discrete element modeling of coral sand with intraparticle voids. Engineering Geology. 315: 107023.
    doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2023.107023. (PDF)
  13. Zhao S.W., Lai Z.S., Zhao J.D. (2023). Leveraging ray tracing cores for particle-based simulations on GPUs. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 124(3): 696-713.
    doi: 10.1002/nme.7139. (PDF)
  14. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D., Wu H.R., Soga K. (2023). Multiscale, multiphysics modeling of saturated granular materials in large deformation. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 405: 115871.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2022.115871. (PDF)
  15. Chen H., Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Zhou X.W. (2023). DEM-enriched contact approach for material point method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 404: 115814.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2022.115814 . (PDF)
  16. Zhao S.W., Chen H., Zhao J.D. (2023). Multiscale modeling of freeze-thaw behavior in granular media. Acta Mechanica Sinica. 39: 722195.
    doi: 10.1007/s10409-022-22195-x. (PDF)

  17. Kong Y., Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Guan M.F. (2022). Load deflection of flexible ring net barrier in resisting debris flows. Géotechnique. Accepted.
    doi: 10.1680/jgeot.22.00135. (PDF)
  18. Kong Y., Guan M.F., Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Yan H.C. (2022). Bi-linear Laws Govern the Impacts of Debris Flows, Debris Avalanches and Rock Avalanches on Flexible Barrier. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. 127(11): e2022JF006870.
    doi:10.1029/2022JF006870. (PDF)
  19. Qu T.M., Feng Y.T., Zhao J.D. (2022). A strain energy-based elastic parameter calibration method for lattice/bonded particle modelling of solid materials Powder Technology. 410: 117860.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117860. (PDF)
  20. Shi K., Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2022). Multiscale analysis of shear behavior of crushable granular sand under general stress conditions. Géotechnique. Accepted.
    doi: 10.1680/jgeot.21.00412. (PDF)
  21. Lai Z.S., Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Huang L.C. (2022). Signed distance field framework for unified DEM modeling of granular media with arbitrary particle shapes. Computational Mechanics. 70: 763–783.
    doi: 10.1007/s00466-022-02220-8. (PDF)
  22. Yu T., Zhao J.D. (2022). Quantitative simulation of selective laser melting of metals enabled by new high-fidelity multiphase, multiphysics computational tool. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 399: 115422.
    doi:10.1016/j.cma.2022.115422. (PDF)
  23. Zou Y.X., Ma G., Mei J.Z., Zhao J.D., Zhou W. (2022). Microscopic origin of shape-dependent shear strength of granular materials: a granular dynamics perspective. Acta Geotechnica. 17(7): 2697-2710.
    doi:10.1007/s11440-021-01403-6. (PDF)
  24. Kong Y., Guan M.F., Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Yan H.C. (2022). How Flexible, Slit and Rigid Barriers Mitigate Two-phase Geophysical Mass Flows: A Numerical Appraisal. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. 127(6): e2021JF006587.
    doi:10.1029/2021JF006587. (PDF)
  25. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Liang W.J., Niu F.J. (2022). Multiscale modeling of coupled thermo-mechanical behavior of granular media in large deformation and flow. Computers and Geotechnics. 149: 104855
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2022.104855. (PDF)
  26. Fang J., Wang L.Z., Hong Y., Zhao J.D. (2022). Influence of solid-fluid interaction on impact dynamics against rigid barrier: CFD-DEM modelling. Géotechnique. 72(5): 391-406.
    doi:10.1680/jgeot.19.P.160. (PDF)
  27. Wang X., Yin Z.Y., Su D., Wu X.X., Zhao J.D. (2022). A novel approach of random packing generation of complex-shaped 3D particles with controllable sizes and shapes. Acta Geotechnica. 17: 355-376.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-021-01155-3. (PDF)
  28. Zhu F., Zhao J.D., Ballarini R., Peng S.T., Chen S.W. (2022). Peridynamic modeling of stochastic fractures in bolted glass plates. Mechanics Research Communications. 122: 103890.
    doi: 10.1016/j.mechrescom.2022.103890. (PDF)
  29. Liang W.J., Wu H.R., Zhao S.W., Zhou W., Zhao J.D. (2022). Scalable three-dimensional hybrid continuum-discrete multiscale modeling of granular media. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 123(12): 2872-2893.
    doi: 10.1002/nme.6963. (PDF)
  30. Ma G., Mei J.Z., Gao K., Zhao J.D., Zhou W., Wang D. (2022). Machine learning bridges microslips and slip avalanches of sheared granular gouges. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 579: 117366.
    doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117366. (PDF)
  31. Nie J.Y., Zhao J.D., Cui Y.F., Li D.Q. (2021). Correlation between grain shape and critical state characteristics of uniformly graded sands: A 3D DEM study. Acta Geotechnica. 17: 2783–2798.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-021-01362-y. (PDF)

  32. Gao Z.W., Zhao J.D., Li X. (2021). The deformation and failure of strip footings on anisotropic cohesionless sloping grounds. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 45(10): 1526-1545.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.3212. (PDF)
  33. Kularathna S., Liang W.J., Zhao T.C., Chandra B. Zhao J.D., Soga K. (2021). A semi-implicit material point method based on fractional-step method for saturated soil. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 45(10): 1405-1436.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.3207. (PDF)
  34. Lai Z.S., Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Huang L.C. (2021). Revisiting the GJK and shape erosion method for contact resolution in DEM. Powder Technology. 394: 363-371.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.08.068 (PDF)
  35. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Soga K. (2021). A new physically-based impact model for debris flow. Géotechnique. 71(8): 674-685.
    doi: 10.1680/jgeot.18.P.365. (PDF)
  36. O'Sullivan C., Cheng H.Y., Zhao J.D. (2021). Use of DEM in geomechanics: Special issue associated with the DEM 8 conference. Computers and Geotechnics. 137: 104167.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2021.104167 (PDF)
  37. Liang W.J., Zhao S.W., Wu H.R., Zhao J.D. (2021). Bearing capacity and failure of footing on anisotropic soil: A multiscale perspective. Computers and Geotechnics. 137: 104279.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2021.104279 (PDF)
  38. Kong Y., Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2021). Quantifying the transition of impact mechanisms of geophysical flows against flexible barrier. Engineering Geology. 289: 106188.
    doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2021.106188 (PDF)
  39. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2021). Peridynamic modelling of blasting induced rock fractures. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 153: 104469.
    doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104469 (PDF)
  40. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D., Wu H.R., Soga K. (2021). Multiscale modeling of anchor pullout in sand. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 147(9): 04021091.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002599 (PDF)
  41. Kong Y., Zhao J.D., Li X.Y. (2021). Hydrodynamic dead zone in multiphase geophysical flows impacting a rigid obstacle. Powder Technology. 386: 335-349.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.03.053. (PDF)
  42. Chen H., Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Zhou X.W. (2021). The microscopic origin of K0 on granular soils: the role of particle shape. Acta Geotechnica. 16: 2089-2109.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-021-01161-5. (PDF)
  43. Shi X.S., Zhao J.D., Gao Y.F. (2021). A homogenization-based state-dependent model for gap-graded granular materials with fine-dominated structure. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 45(8): 1007-1028.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.3189. (PDF)
  44. Xiong H., Yin Z.Y., Zhao J.D., Yang Y. (2021). Investigating the effect of flow direction on suffusion and its impacts on gap-graded granular soils. Acta Geotechnica. 16: 399-419.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-020-01012-9. (PDF)
  45. Kasyap S.S., Senetakis K., Zhao J.D. (2021). Cyclic normal load – displacement behaviour of clay-coated sand grain contacts. Géotechnique. 71(3): 216-225.
    doi: 10.1680/jgeot.18.P.216. (PDF)
  46. Gong S.X., Zhao T., Zhao J.D., Dai F., Zhou G.G.D. (2021). Discrete element analysis of dry granular flow impact on slit dams. Landslides. 18: 1143-1152.
    doi: 10.1007/s10346-020-01531-2. (PDF)
  47. Guo N., Yang Z.X., Yuan W.H., Zhao J.D. (2021). A coupled SPFEM/DEM approach for multiscale modeling of large-deformation geomechanical problems. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 45(5): 648-667.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.3175. (PDF)
  48. Yu T., Zhao J.D. (2021). Semi-coupled resolved CFD-DEM simulation of powder-based selective laser melting for additive manufacturing. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 377: 113707.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2021.113707. (PDF)
  49. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2021). Interplays between particle shape and particle breakage in confined continuous crushing of granular media. Powder Technology. 378: 455-467.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.020. (PDF)
  50. Zhang C.H., Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Zhou X.W. (2021). Three-dimensional Voronoi analysis of realistic grain packing: An XCT assisted Set Voronoi tessellation framework. Powder Technology. 379: 251-264.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.054. (PDF)
  51. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D. (2021). SudoDEM : unleashing the predictive power of the discrete element method on simulation for non-spherical granular particles. Computer Physics Communications. 259: 107670.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2020.107670. (PDF)
  52. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Liang W.J. (2021). A thread-block-wise computational framework for large-scale hierarchical continuum-discrete modeling of granular media. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 122(2): 579-608.
    doi: 10.1002/nme.6549. (PDF)
  53. Kasyap S.S., Senetakis K., Coop M.R., Zhao J.D. (2021). Micromechanical Behaviour in Shearing of Reproduced Flat LBS Grains with Strong and Weak Artificial Bonds. Acta Geotechnica. 16: 1355-1376
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-020-01101-9. (PDF)
  54. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of continuous crushing of granular media: the role of grain microstructure. Computational Particle Mechanics. 8(5): 1089-1101.
    doi: 10.1007/s40571-020-00355-0. (PDF)

  55. Ma G., Zou Y.X., Gao K., Zhao J.D., Zhou W. (2020). Size polydispersity tunes slips avalanches of granular gouge. Geophysical Research Letters. 47(23): e2020GL090458.
    doi: 10.1029/2020GL090458. (PDF)
  56. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Kwan J.S.H. (2020). Assessing debris flow impact on flexible ring net barrier: a coupled CFD- DEM study. Computers and Geotechnics. 128: 103850.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103850. (PDF)
  57. Liu Y.J., Wang L.Z., Hong Y., Zhao J.D., Yin Z.Y. (2020). A Coupled CFD-DEM investigation of internal erosion of gap graded soil: coupling effect of confining pressure and fines content. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 44: 2473-2500.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.3151. (PDF)
  58. Wu H.R., Zhao J.D., Liang W.J. (2020). Pattern transitions of localized deformation in high-porosity sandstones: Insights from multiscale analysis. Computers and Geotechnics.126: 103733
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103733. (PDF)
  59. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Lai Y.M. (2020). Multiscale Modeling of Thermo-mechanical Responses of Granular Materials: A Hierarchical Continuum-discrete Coupling Approach. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 367: 113100.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113100. (PDF)
  60. Wu H.R., Zhao J.D., Liang W.J. (2020). The signature of deformation bands in porous sandstones. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 53: 3133-3147.
    doi: 10.1007/s00603-020-02100-8. (PDF)
  61. Shi X.S., Nie J.Y., Zhao J.D., Gao Y.F. (2020). A homogenization equation for the small strain stiffness of gap-graded granular materials. Computers and Geotechnics. 121: 103440.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103440. (PDF)
  62. Shi X.S., Zhao J.D. (2020). Practical estimation of compression behavior of clayey/silty sands using equivalent void ratio concept. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 146(6): 04020046.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002267. (PDF)
  63. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2020). Universality of internal structure characteristics in granular media under shear. Physical Review E. 101(1):012906.
    doi: 10.1103/PhysRevE.101.012906. (PDF)
  64. Wu H.R., Papazoglou A., Viggiani G., Dano C., Zhao J.D. (2020). Compaction bands in Tuffeau de Maastricht: Insights from X-ray Tomography and Multiscale Modeling. Acta Geotechnica. 15(1): 39-55.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-019-00904-9. (PDF)

  65. Wu H.R., Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2019). Multiscale modeling of compaction bands in saturated high-porosity sandstones. Engineering Geology. 261: 105282.
    doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.105282. (PDF)
  66. Wang X., Tian K., Su D., Zhao J.D. (2019). Superellipsoid-based study on reproducing 3D particle geometry from 2D projections. Computers and Geotechnics. 114: 103131.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103131. (PDF)
  67. Zhu, F., Zhao, J.D.(2019). A Peridynamic Investigation on Crushing of Sand Particles. Géotechnique. 69(6): 526-540.
    doi: 10.1680/jgeot.17.p.274. (PDF)
  68. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D. (2019). A poly-superellipsoid-based approach on particle morphology for DEM modeling of granular media. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 43(13): 2147-2169.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.2951. (PDF)
  69. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2019). Modeling continuous grain crushing in granular media: a hybrid peridynamics and physics engine approach. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 348: 334-355.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2019.01.017. (PDF)
  70. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale modelling of large deformation in geomechanics. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 43(5):1080-1114.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.2921. (PDF)
  71. Shi, X.S., Zhao, J.D., Yin, J.H., Yu, Z.J.(2019). An elastoplastic model for gap-graded soils based on homogenization theory. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 163: 1-14
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.12.017. (PDF)
  72. Shi, X.S., Yin, J.H., Zhao J.D. (2019). An elastic visco-plastic model for binary sand-clay mixtures with applications to one-dimensional finite strain consolidation analysis. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 145(8): 04019059.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001623. (PDF)

  73. Li, X.Y., Zhao, J.D.(2018). Dam-break of mixtures consisting of non-Newtonian liquids and granular particles. Powder Technology. 241: 86-96.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.07.021. (PDF)
  74. Shen W.G., Zhao T., Zhao J.D., Dai F., Zhou G.D. (2018). Quantifying the impact of dry debris flow against a rigid barrier by DEM analyses. Engineering Geology. 241: 86-96.
    doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.05.011. (PDF)
  75. Li, X.Y., Zhao, J.D. (2018). A Unified CFD-DEM Approach for Modeling of Debris Flow Impacts on Flexible Barriers. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 42(14): 1643-1670.
    doi:10.1002/nag.2806. (PDF)
  76. Wu, H.R., Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2018). Multiscale insights into borehole instabilities in high-porosity sandstones. Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid Earth. 123(5): 3450-3473.
    doi: 10.1029/2017JB015366. (PDF)
  77. Fan, H., Zhao, J.D., Zheng, H. (2018). Variational inequality-based framework of discontinuous deformation analysis. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 115(3): 358-394.
    doi: 10.1002/nme.5807. (PDF)
  78. Fan, H., Zheng, H., Zhao, J.D. (2018). Three-dimensional discontinuous deformation analysis based on strain-rotation decomposition. Computers and Geotechnics. 95: 191-210.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2017.09.015. (PDF)
  79. Wu, H.R., Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2018). Multiscale modeling and analysis of compaction bands in high-porosity sandstones. Acta Geotechnica. 13(3): 575-599.
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-017-0560-2. (PDF)

  80. Fan, H, Zhao, J.D., Zheng, H. (2017). A high-order three-dimensional numerical manifold method enriched with derivative degrees of freedom. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements. 83: 229-241.
    doi: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2017.07.010. (PDF)
  81. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2017). A non-coaxial critical-state model for sand accounting for fabric anisotropy and fabric evolution. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 106-107: 200-212.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2016.11.019. (PDF, Corrigendum)
  82. Fan, H., Zheng, H., Zhao, J.D. (2017). Discontinuous deformation analysis based on strain-rotation decomposition. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 92: 19-29.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2016.12.003. (PDF)
  83. Jiang, H., Wang, J.J., Chorzepa, M.G., Zhao, J.D. (2017). Numerical investigation of a progressive collapse of multi-span continuous bridges subject to vessel collision. ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. 22(5): 04017008.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0001037. (PDF)
  84. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., Yin, Z.Y. (2017). Dilatancy relation for overconsolidated clay. International Journal of Geomechanics. 17(5), Article Number 06016035.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000793. (PDF)

  85. Zhao, J.D., Jiang, M.J., Soga, K., Luding, S. (2016). Micro origins for macro behavior in granular media. Granular Matter. 18: 59.
    doi: 10.1007/s10035-016-0662-9 (PDF)
  86. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2016). Parallel hierarchical multiscale modelling of hydro-mechanical problems for saturated granular soils. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 305: 37-61.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2016.03.004 (PDF)
  87. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2016). 3D multiscale modeling of strain localization in granular media. Computers and Geotechnics. 80: 360-372.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.01.020 (PDF, Scott Sloan Best Paper Award 2021)
  88. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D., Sun, W.C. (2016). Multiscale analysis of shear failure of thick-walled hollow cylinder in dry sand. Géotechnique Letters. 6(1): 77-82.
    doi: 10.1680/jgele.15.00149 (PDF)
  89. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2016). Multiscale insights into classical geomechanics problems. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 40(3): 367-390.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.2406 (PDF).
  90. Zhao, J.D., Gao, Z.W. (2016). Unified anisotropic elasto-plastic model for sand. Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 142(1), Article number 04015056.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000962 (PDF)

  91. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2015). The interplay between anisotropy and strain localisation in granular soils: a multiscale insight. Géotechnique. 65(8): 642-656.
    doi: 10.1680/geot.14.P.184 (PDF)
  92. Jiang, H., Zhao, J.D. (2015). A simple three-dimensional failure criterion for rocks based on the Hoek-Brown criterion. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 48(5): 1807-1819.
    doi: 10.1007/s00603-014-0691-9 (PDF)
  93. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2015). Constitutive modeling of anisotropic sand behavior in monotonic and cyclic loading. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 141(8), Article number 04015017.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000907 (PDF)
  94. Jiang, H., Zhao, J.D. (2015). Calibration of the continuous surface cap model for concrete. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 97: 1-19.
    doi: 10.1016/j.finel.2014.12.002 (PDF)

  95. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2014). A coupled FEM/DEM approach for hierarchical multiscale modelling of granular media. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 99: 789-818.
    doi: 10.1002/nme.4702 (PDF).
  96. Mollon, G., Zhao, J.D. (2014). 3D Generation of Realistic Granular Samples Based on Random Fields Theory and Fourier Shape Descriptors. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 279: 46-65.
    doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2014.06.022 (PDF).
  97. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2014). Local fluctuations and spatial correlations in granular flow under constant-volume quasi-static shear. Physical Review E. 89: 042208. (Featured by PRE Kaleidoscope)
    doi: 10.1103/PhysRevE.89.042208 (PDF).
  98. Shan, T., Zhao, J.D. (2014). A coupled CFD-DEM analysis of granular flow impacting on water reservoir. Acta Mechanica. 225(8): 2449-2470.
    doi: 10.1007/s00707-014-1119-z (PDF).
  99. Yin, Z.Y., Zhao, J.D., Hicher, P.Y. (2014). A micromechanics-based model for sand-silt mixtures. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 51(6): 1350-1363.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2013.12.027 (PDF).
  100. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2014). Rotational Resistance and Shear-induced Anisotropy in Granular Media. Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica. 27(1): 1-14.
    doi: 10.1016/S0894-9166(14)60012-4 (PDF).
  101. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., Li, X.S., Dafalias, Y.F. (2014). A Critical State Sand Plasticity Model Accounting for Fabric Evolution. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 38(4): 370-390.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.2211 (PDF).

  102. Mollon, G., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Characterization of fluctuations in granular hopper flow. Granular Matter. 15(6): 827-840.
    doi: 10.1007/s10035-013-0445-5 (PDF)
  103. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Strain Localization and Fabric Evolution in Sand. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 50: 3634-3648.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2013.07.005. (PDF)
  104. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2013). Unique critical state characteristics in granular media considering fabric anisotropy. Géotechnique. 63(8), 695-704.
    doi: 10.1680/geot.12.P.040. (PDF, WebLink)
  105. Guo, N., Zhao J.D. (2013). The Signature of shear-induced anisotropy in granular media. Computers and Geotechnics. 47: 1-15.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.07.002. (PDF, Scott Sloan Best Paper Award 2019)
  106. Liu, F.T., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Limit analysis of slope stability by rigid finite element method and linear programming considering rotational failure. International Journal of Geomechanics. 13(6): 827-839.
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000283. (PDF).
  107. Kong, Y.X., Zhao, J.D., Yao, Y.P. (2013). A failure criterion for cross-anisotropic soils considering microstructure. Acta Geotechnica. 8: 665-673
    doi: 10.1007/s11440-012-0202-7. (PDF).
  108. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., (2013). Evaluation on failure of fiber-reinforced sand. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 139, 95-106
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000737. (PDF)
  109. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2013). Coupled CFD-DEM simulation of fluid-particle interaction in geomechanics. Powder Technology. 239, 248-258.
    doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2013.02.003. (PDF)
  110. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2013). Numerical modeling of fluid-particle interaction in granular media. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters. 3(2): 021007. (Invited paper for special issue on "Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials")
    doi: 10.1063/2.1302107. (PDF)
  111. Liu, F.T., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Upper Bound Limit Analysis Using Radial Point Interpolation Meshless Method and Nonlinear Programming. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 70, 26-38.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2013.01.017. (PDF)
  112. Mollon, G., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Generating realistic 3D sand particles using Fourier descriptors. Granular Matter. 15(1): 95-108.
    doi: 10.1007/s10035-012-0380-x. (PDF)

  113. Mollon, G., Zhao J.D. (2012). Fourier-Voronoi-based generation of realistic samples for discrete modeling of granular materials. Granular Matter. 14: 621-638.
    doi: 10.1007/s10035-012-0356-x. (PDF)
  114. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., (2012). Efficient Approach to Characterize Strength Anisotropy in Soils. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 138(12): 1447-1456
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000451. (PDF)
  115. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., (2012). Constitutive Modeling of Artificially Cemented Sand by Considering Fabric Anisotropy. Computers and Geotechnics. 41: 57-69.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2011.10.007. (PDF)
  116. Yao, Y.P., Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., Wan, Z. (2012). Modified UH model: Constitutive Modeling of Overconsolidated Clays based on a Parabolic Hvorslev Envelope. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 138(7):860-868
    doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000649. (PDF)

  117. Zhao, J.D., (2011). A Unified Theory for Cavity Expansion in Cohesive-Frictional Micromorphic Media. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 48(9): 1370-1381.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2011.01.023. (PDF)
  118. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. and Yao, Y.P., (2011). An anisotropic failure criterion for geomaterials. Rock and Soil Mechanics. 32(S1): 15-19. (PDF, in Chinese)
  119. Fredlund, D., Sheng, D.C., Zhao, J.D., (2011). Estimation of soil suction from the soil-water characteristic curve, Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 48(2): 186-198.
    doi: 10.1139/T10-060. (PDF)

  120. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D., Yao, Y.P., (2010). A generalized anisotropic failure criterion for geomaterials. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 47(22-23): 3166-3185.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.07.016. (PDF)
  121. Zhao, J.D., Wang, G., (2010). Unloading and reverse yielding of a finite cavity in a bounded cohesive-frictional medium. Computers and Geotechnics. 37(1-2): 239-245.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2009.08.002. (PDF)

  122. Pedroso, D., Sheng, D.C., Zhao, J.D., (2009). The concept of reference curves for constitutive modelling in soil mechanics. Computers and Geotechnics. 36(1-2): 149-165.
    doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2008.01.009. (PDF)

  123. Zhao, J.D., Pedroso, D., (2008). Strain Gradient Theory in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 45(11-12): 3507-3520.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.02.011. (PDF)
  124. Zhao, J.D., Sloan, S.W., Lyamin, A.V., Krabbenhoft, K., (2008). Bounds for shakedown of cohesive-frictional materials under moving surface loads. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 45(11-12): 3290-3312.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.01.030. (PDF)

  125. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Sloan, S.W., (2007). Cavity Expansion of a Gradient-Dependent Soil Cylinder. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 44(13): 4342-4368.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2006.11.023. (PDF)
  126. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Sloan, S.W. and Krabbenhoft, K., (2007). Limit Theorems for Gradient-Dependent Elastoplastic Geomaterials. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 44(2): 480-506.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2006.04.039. (PDF)

  127. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Collins, I.F., (2006). Thermomechanical formulations of strain gradient plasticity for geomaterials. Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures. 1(5): 837-863.
    doi: 10.2140/jomms.2006.1.837. (PDF)
  128. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., (2006). Strain gradient plasticity by internal-variable approach with normality structure. International Journal of Solids and Structures 43(18-19):5836-5850.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2005.09.006. (PDF)

  129. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Zhou, W.Y., (2005). Shear banding analysis of geomaterials by strain gradient enhanced damage model. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 42(20):5335-5355.
    doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2005.02.029. (PDF)
  130. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Rouainia, M., Sloan, S.W., (2005). Explicit Stress Integration of Complex Soil Models. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 29(12): 1209-1229.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.456. (PDF)

  131. Liu, Y.G., Zhou, W.Y., Chen, X., Zhao, J.D., Yang, Q., (2003). Multi-potential discontinuous bifurcation model for localization of jointed rocks. Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 3: 280-283. (in Chinese)
  132. Zhou, W.Y., Liu, Y.G., Zhao, J.D., (2003). Multi-potential based discontinuous bifurcation model for jointed rock masses and its application. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 192: 3569-3584.
    doi: 10.1016/S0045-7825(03)00356-6. (PDF)
  133. Liu, Y.G., Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Yang, Q., (2003). Discontinuous bifurcation model of damage localization for jointed rocks and its application. Chinese Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 35(4): 411-418. (in Chinese)
  134. Zhao, J.D., Zhou, W.Y., Huang, Y.S., Yang, R.Q., (2003). A damage localization bifurcation model for rock-concrete-like materials and its application, Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 25(1): 80-83. (PDF, in Chinese)
  135. Liu, Y.G., Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Yang, R.Q., (2003). Multi-potential discontinuous bifurcation model for jointed rock masses and its application, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 22(3): 358-363. (PDF, in Chinese)
  136. Zhou, W.Y., Chen, X.H, Yang, R.Q., Shen, D.L., Zhao, J.D., (2003). Geomechanics model test and study on the monolithic stability of high arch dam, Water Resources Planning and Design. 1: 50-57. (in Chinese)
  137. Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Liu, Y.G., Yang, Q., (2002). Simulation of localization failure by strain-gradient-enhanced damage mechanics. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 26(8):793-813.
    doi: 10.1002/nag.225. (PDF)
  138. Zhao, J.D., Yin, J.M., Zhou, W.Y., Yang, R.Q., (2002). A fracture-damage model of jointed rockmass and its application to the numerical parameters predicting of the dam bedrock of the Three Gorges Project. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 21(2): 176-179. (PDF, in Chinese)
  139. Zhao, J.D., Zhou, W.Y., Liu, Y.G., Yang, R.Q., (2002). Strain gradient-enhanced damage model for rock material and its application. Chinese Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 7: 70-74. (in Chinese)
  140. Liu, Y.R., Du, G.L., Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., (2002). Seepage field changes of ship-lock slope of TGP under raining and percolation. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 21(2): 238-241. (in Chinese)
  141. Zhao, J.D., Zhou, W.Y., Liu, Y.G., (2002). On a strain gradient-enhanced damage model and its application to the localization analysis. Acta Mechanica Sinica, 34(3): 445-452. (in Chinese)
  142. Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Huang, Y.S., Yang, R.Q., Yang, Q., Shen, D.L., (2002). On the stability of high arch dam: its evaluation and criteria. Concrete Dam Technology, 3: 8-14. (in Chinese)
  143. Zhao, J.D., Du, G.L., Zhou, W.Y., (2001). A forward numerical model on microseismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 20(S2): 1514-1517. (in Chinese)
  144. Du, G.L., Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., (2000). Multiple fracture network seepage model for fractured media. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 19(S1):1014-1018. (in Chinese)
  145. Zhou, W.Y., Shen, D.L., Zhao, J.D., Ji, J.R., (2000). Multiple approaches to the analysis of monolithic stability of Ertan arch dam. Water Resources Planning and Design. 2:54-59. (in Chinese)

Edited Book

  1. Chau K.T., Zhao J.D. (2015). Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials in the New Millennium (Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials). Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany. Print ISBN: 978-3-319-13505-2; Online ISBN: 978-3-319-13506-9.
    Book DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-13506-9 (Cover & Preface).

Book Chapters

  1. Zhao J.D., Liang W.J. (2018). Multiscale modeling of large deformation in geomechanics: a coupled MPM-DEM approach. In Wu, W. and Yu, H.S. (eds.) Proceedings of China-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Gewerbestrasse, Switzerland. pp 449-452.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-97112- 4_101
  2. Zhu F.#, Zhao J.D. (2018). Simulation of one-dimensional compression of sand considering irregular grain shapes and grain breakage. Wu, W. and Yu, H.S. (eds.) Proceedings of China-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Gewerbestrasse, Switzerland. pp 279-282.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-97112-4_63
  3. Zhao J.D. (2017). Hierarchical multiscale modeling of strain localization in granular materials: A condensed overview and perspective. In: E. Papamichos et al. (eds.) Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials with Engineering Applications, Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany. pp 349-359.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_44 (PDF)
  4. Wu H.R., Guo N, Zhao J.D. (2017). Borehole instabilities in granular rocks revisited: A multiscale perspective. In: E. Papamichos et al. (eds.) Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials with Engineering Applications, Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany. pp 433-439.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_54 (PDF)
  5. Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2015). Bridging micro and macro in granular media: A computational multiscale paradigm. In K. Soga, K. Kumar, G. Biscontin and M. Kuo (Eds.) Geomechanics from Micro to Macro, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, London. Vol. 1: 747-752.
    doi: 10.1201/b17395-134 (PDF)
  6. Liu Z.C., Zhao J.D., Mollon G. (2015). The influence of particle shape for granular media: A Fourier-shape-descriptor-based micromechanical study. K. Soga, K. Kumar, G. Biscontin and M. Kuo (Eds.) Geomechanics from Micro to Macro, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, London. Vol. 1: 237-242.
    doi: 10.1201/b17395-41 (PDF)
  7. Gao Z.W., Zhao J.D., Li X.S., Dafalias Y.F. (2015). Constitutive modeling of fabric anisotropy in sand. K. Soga, K. Kumar, G. Biscontin and M. Kuo (Eds.) Geomechanics from Micro to Macro, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, London. Vol. 1: 621-226.
    doi: 10.1201/b17395-111 (PDF)
  8. Guo N., Zhao J.D. (2015). A multiscale investigation of strain localization in cohesionless sand. In: Chau K.T. & Zhao J.D. (eds.) Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials in the New Millennium. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany. pp 121-126.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-13506-9_18 (PDF)
  9. Gao Z.W., Zhao J.D. (2015). Fabric Evolution and its affects on strain localization in sand. In: Chau K.T. & Zhao J.D. (eds.) Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials in the New Millennium. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany. pp 21-26.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-13506-9_4 (PDF)
  10. Zhao J.D., Gao Z.W. (2014). Modelling non-coaxiality and strain localisation in sand the role of fabric and its evolution. In F. Oka, A. Murakami, R. Uzuoka and S. Kimoto (Eds.) Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, London. pp.1367-1372.
    doi: 10.1201/b17435-241 (PDF)
  11. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N., Li, X.S. (2013). Unique quantification of critical state in granular media considering fabric anisotropy. In Yang Q., Zhang J.M., Zheng H. & Yao Y.P. (Eds) Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Application. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg. pp. 247-252.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-32814-5_31.(PDF)
  12. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2013). Discrete modeling of fluid-particle interaction in soils. In Yang Q., Zhang J.M., Zheng H. & Yao Y.P. (eds) Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Application. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg. pp. 297-301.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-32814-5_40. (PDF)
  13. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2013). Modeling the dilatancy of overconsolidated clay. In Yang Q., Zhang J.M., Zheng H. & Yao Y.P. (eds) Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Application. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg. pp. 541-545.
    doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-32814-5_73. (PDF)
  14. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2011). Bimodal Character of Induced Anisotropy in Granular Materials under Undrained Shear. In M.J. Jiang, F. Liu and M. Bolton (Eds.) Geomechanics and Geotechnics: From Micro to Macro. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, London. pp. 513-517.
    doi: 10.1201/b10528-83. (PDF)
  15. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2011). Signature of Anisotropy in liquefiable sand under undrained shear. In Bonelli S., Dascalu C. and Nicot F. (Eds.) Advances in Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering, Springer, pp 45-51.
    doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-1421-2_6. (PDF)
  16. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Sloan, S.W. (2007). Microstructural Effects on Cavity Expansion of Soil Cylinder. In S. Pietruszczak and G.N. Pande (Eds.) Numerical Models in Geomechanics, Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Numerical Models in Geomechanics (NUMOG X), April 25-27 2007, Rhodes, Greece. Taylor & Francis, London. pp. 715-720.
    doi: 10.1201/NOE0415440271.ch103. (PDF)

Conference Papers

  1. Zhao J.D., Zhu F.(2021) The interplay between grain shape and grain breakage in crushable sand under shear: a multiscale study based on physics engine and peridynamics. 16th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (Virtual), 25-29 July 2021.
  2. Zhu F., Zhao J.D.(2021) Modeling Blasting Induced Rock Fractures with Non-ordinary State-based Peridynamics. 16th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (Virtual), 25-29 July 2021.
  3. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D. (2021). DEM modeling of grain shape: accuracy and efficiency. Fifth National conference of Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials (CMGM-2021). Wuhan, China, 26-28 March 2021.
  4. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of failure of footing on anisotropic soil. Fifth National conference of Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials (CMGM-2021). Wuhan, China, 26-28 March 2021.
  5. Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2021) Multscale modelling of entangled evolutions of grain size and shape in quasi-static crushing of granular media. EMI 2021, New York, USA, June 2021.

  6. Kong Y., Zhao J.D., Li X.Y. (2020) Assessing the performance of flexible barrier subjected to impacts of typical geophysical flows: a unified computational approach based on coupled CFD/DEM. EGU 2020, online (original Vienna, Austria), 4–8 May 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-2797.

  7. Zhao J.D, Liang W.J. (2019) Computational Multiscale Modeling of Large Deformation in Geomechanics by Coupled MPM/DEM. International Symposium on SPH and other particle-based continuum methods and their applications in geomechanics. Vienna, Austria, 11–13 September 2019.
  8. Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2019) Multiscale Modeling of Particle Breakage for Granular Media. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM8), Enschede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019.
  9. Kong Y., Zhao J.D., Li X.Y. (2019) Coupled CFD/DEM modeling of hydrodynamic dead zone in multiphase debris flow. 7th Asian Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (APACM 2019). Taipei, Taiwan, 18–21 Dec 2019.
  10. Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2019) Peridynamics for Multiscale Modeling of Continuous Grain Crushing of Granular Media. 7th Asian Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (APACM 2019). Taipei, Taiwan, 18–21 Dec 2019.
  11. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D. (2019) Coupled MPM/DEM multiscale modeling of geotechnical problems involving large deformation. 16th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (16ARC). Taipei, Taiwan, 14–18 Oct 2019.
  12. Shi K., Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2019). Multiscale modeling of Shear Behavior of Crushable Granular Material under general stress conditions. The 32nd KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering. Daejeon, Korea, 24-26 Oct 2019 (KKHTCNN Award for Best Presenter).
  13. Zhao J.D, Liang W.J. (2019) Computational Multiscale Modeling of Large Deformation in Geomechanics by Coupled MPM/DEM. International Symposium on SPH and other particle-based continuum methods and their applications in geomechanics. Vienna, Austria, 11–13 September 2019.
  14. Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2019) Multiscale Modeling of Particle Breakage for Granular Media. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM8), Enschede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019.
  15. Zhao J.D., Kong Y., Li X.Y., Kwan J. (2019) Coupled CFD/DEM modeling of multiphase debris flow over a natural erodible terrain. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM 8), Enshede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019.
  16. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., (2019) Multiscale Modeling of thermos-mechanical responses of granular materials. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM8), Enschede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019.
  17. Zhao S.W., Zhao J.D., (2019) SudoDEM: a new open-source discrete element code for modeling of non-spherical granular particles. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM8), Enschede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019.
  18. Zhao J.D., Zhu F. (2019) A hybrid method on modeling of grain crushing. 10th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM2019), Singapore, 9-13 July 2019.
  19. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2019) Computational modeling of debris flow impact on double flexible barrries based on a coupled CFD-DEM approach. International Conference on Silk-road Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development. May 11-12, 2019, Beijing, China, pp. 22-26.
  20. Zhao J.D. (2019) Signature of fabric anisotropy in sheared granular media. 2019 Sino-German Symposium on “Granular Phase Transitions: from Fundamentals to Applications”, Kloster Banz, Germany, 14-17 April 2019.
  21. Wu H.R., Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2019) Pore-pressure induced transition of compaction bands to shear bands in saturated high-porosity sandstone: a multiscale study. 5th International Workshop on Rock Physics. 23-26 April 2019, Hong Kong.
  22. Zhao J.D. (2019) Computational multiscale modeling of granular media: a multi-way bridge for cross-scale understanding. Lorentz Centre Workshop on Granular Matter Across Scales. 18-22 March 2019, Leiden, Netherlands.

  23. Zhao J.D., Li X.Y., Kong, K., Kwan, J. (2018) Multi-scale, multi-phase modeling of debris flow and interactions with flexible barrier. 1st International Symposium on Debris Flow Mechanisms and Mitigation for Sustainable Development, 2 Dec 2018, Hong Kong
  24. Kong, Y., Zhao J.D.,Li, X.Y., Kwan, J., Sze, E. (2018) Coupled CFD/DEM modeling of multi-phase debris flow over natural erodible rerrain: Benchmark on Yu Tung Road case. Second JCT1 Workshop, 3-5 Dec 2018, Hong Kong
  25. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D. (2018) Multi-scale modeling of anchoring in sand. The 31st KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, 22-24 Nov 2018,Kyoto, Japan.
  26. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D., Soga K. (2018) Coupled CFD-DEM modeling of interactions between debris flow and multiple flexible barriers. IS-Atlanta 2018 Geo-Mechanics from Micro to Macro in Research and Practice. ISSMGE TC105 International Symposium, Sept 9-12, 2018, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  27. Zhao J.D., Liang W.J. (2018) Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of large deformation problems in granular media. 9th International Conference on Computational Methods. Pages: 1-2. Rome, Italy, 6-10 August 2018
  28. Das A.P., Zhao J.D., Sweijen, T. (2018) A coupled micromechanical model for triphasic granular system. 7th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils (UNSAT2018), HKUST, Hong Kong, 3-5 August 2018
  29. Zhao J.D., Li X.Y. (2018) Understanding the interaction between debris flow and flexible barrier: a unified treatment by coupled CFD-DEM modeling. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2018 (EMI 2018), MIT, Boston, USA, May 29 - June 1, 2018
  30. Wu H.R., Guo N., Viggiani G., Zhao J.D. (2018) Evolution of compaction bands in high-porosity sandstones: a hydro-mechanical coupled multiscale modeling. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2018 (EMI 2018), MIT, Boston, USA, May 29 - June 1, 2018
  31. Zhao J.D. (2018) Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of Granular Materials: the good, the bad and the ugly. 2nd Yet Another Discrete Element Workshop. Pages: 1-2. Aix en Provence, France, 26-27 April 2018
  32. Yu Z.J., Zhao J.D. (2018) A data-driven method for DEM-based multiscale modeling. The 22nd Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2017 in conjunction with the 14th Shanghai – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, pp. 32-32, Hong Kong, 14 April 2018.

  33. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2017) A coupled CFD-DEM study of debris flow: the effect of fine exchanging on the impact behavior. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Seoul, Korea, 17-22 September 2017, Pages 797-800
  34. Wu H.R., Guo N., Zhao J.D. (2017) Borehole Instabilities in Granular Rocks Revisited: A Multiscale Perspective. 11th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials. Pages: 433- 439. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_54. Limassol, Cyprus, 21-25 May 2017
  35. Zhao J.D. (2017) Hierarchical Multiscale Modeling of Strain Localization in Granular Materials: A Condensed Overview and Perspectives. 11th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials. Pages: 349-359. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_44. Limassol, Cyprus, 21-25 May 2017
  36. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2017) Coupled CFD-DEM simulation of channel bed entrainment into debris flow. The 15th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics. Wuhan, China, 19-23 October 2017.
  37. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2017) Investigation on single sand particle crushing criterion using peridynamic method. The 15th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics. Wuhan, China, 19-23 October 2017.
  38. Mollon G., Zhao J.D. (2017) Granular flow fluctuations in a conical hopper. The European Physical Journal Conferences 14:09090, Jan 2017. DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201714003030. (Powders and Grain 2017, Montpellier, France, 3-7 July 2017.). (PDF)
  39. Zhao J.D., Wu H.R. and Guo N. (2017) Pattern transitions between compaction band and shear band in high-porosity sandstone: a computational multiscale study. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2017 (EMI 2017), San Diego, CA, USA, 4-7 June 2017.
  40. Zhao J.D. and Li X.Y. (2017) Mitigating debris flow impacts by flexible barriers: a unified predictive framework based on coupled CFD-DEM approach. Bilateral French-Italy Workshop on “Open Issues and Emerging Approaches in Geo-environmental Mechanics”, Roma, Italy, 2-4 May 2017.
  41. Kong Y., Zhao J.D. and Li X.Y. (2017) Understanding the physics of dead zone in debris flow – microstructure and jamming transition. The 21st Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2017 and the 13th Jiangsu – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, pp. 34-34, Hong Kong, 8 April 2017.
  42. Liang W.J., Zhao J.D. (2017) Multiscale modeling of large deformations in granular materails. The 21st Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2017 and the 13th Jiangsu – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, pp. 50-50, Hong Kong, 8 April 2017.

  43. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2016). Sand grain crushing under multi-axial loading conditions. International Geotechnics Symposium cum International Meeting of CSRME 14th Biennial National Congress. 14-17 December 2016, Hong Kong, China.
  44. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2016). Coupled CFD-DEM simulation of debris flow over erodible bed. The Twenty-ninth KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering. 3-5 December 2016, Hong Kong, China.
  45. Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2016). Multiscale hydro-mechanical modeling of saturated granular media. DEM 7. 1-4 August 2016, Dalian, China.
  46. Zhao J.D., Wu H.R., Guo N. (2016). The evolving nature of compaction bands in highly porous sandstone: a multiscale view. WCCM XII & APCOM VI. 24-29 July 2016, Seoul, Korea.
  47. Zhu F., Zhao J.D. (2016). A Peridynamic approach for numerical modeling of sand grain crushing. The 20th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2016 and the 12th Shanghai-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application. 9 April 2016, Hong Kong, China.
  48. Zhao J.D., Guo N.(2016). Alternative pathway to granular plasticity via computational multiscale modeling. Plasticity 2016. 3-9 Jan 2016, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, USA. (Keynote).

  49. Wu H.R., Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2015). Multiscale modeling of compaction band in highly porous sandstone. The First International Conference on Geo-Energy and Geo-Environment. 4-5 Dec 2015, HKUST, Hong Kong.
  50. Zhao J.D., Guo N., Sun W.C. (2015). A multiscale study of initial anisotropy and strain localization in granular soils. The 15th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (15ARC). 9-13 Nov 2015, Fukuoka, Japan.
  51. Guo N., Zhao J.D., (2015). Hierarchical multiscale modeling of fluid-saturated soils. The 15th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (15ARC). 9-13 Nov 2015, Fukuoka, Japan.
  52. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2015). Numerical simulation of dam break by a coupled CFD-DEM approach. The 15th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (15ARC). 9-13 Nov 2015, Fukuoka, Japan.
  53. Wu H.R., Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2015). Multiscale modeling of compaction band in highly porous sandstone. The 28th KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering. 16-18 Nov 2015, Bangkok, Thailand.
  54. Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2015). Multiscale modeling of initial anisotropy, fabric evolution and strain localization in granular media. IV International Conference on Particle-based Methods: Fundamentals and Applications (Particles 2015). 28-30 September 2015, Barcelona, Spain.
  55. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2015). Cyclic loading and fabric evolution in sand: a constitutive investigation. XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 13-17 September 2015, Edinburgh.
  56. Zhao, J.D., Liu, Z.C. (2015). Shape matters: quantifying the influence of particle shape on the shape response of granular sand. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2015 (EMI 2015). 16-19 June 2015, Stanford University, CA, USA.
  57. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2015). 3D hierarchical multiscale modeling (HMM) of strain localization in granular media. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2015 (EMI 2015). 16-19 June 2015, Stanford University, CA, USA.
  58. Wu H.R., Guo N., Zhao J.D. (2015). Multiscale modeling of compaction band in porous sandstone. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2015 and the 11th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, 28 March 2015, Hong Kong, pp. 44.
  59. Guo N., Zhao J.D. (2015). Multiscale modeling of failure in saturated sand. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2015 and the 11th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, 28 March 2015, Hong Kong, pp. 37.
  60. Li X.Y., Zhao J.D. (2015). A coupled CFD-DEM simulation of dam break. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2015 and the 11th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, 28 March 2015, Hong Kong, pp. 43.
  61. Zhao, J.D., Guo N. (2015). Capturing the interplay among inherent anisotropy, non-coaxiality and strain localization in granular media. EMI 2015 International: Engineering Mechanical Institute (ASCE) 2015 International Conference. 7-9 January 2015, Hong Kong.

  62. Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2014). A multiscale insight into strain localization in sand. EMI 2014. 5-8 August 2014, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
  63. Zhao J.D., Shan T. (2014). Evaluating the impact of debris flow: a coupled CFD/DEM approach. EMI 2014. 5-8 August 2014, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
  64. Guo N., Zhao J.D. (2014). Multiscale modeling of strain localization in granular media. The Second National Conference on Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials (CMGM-2014), Lanzhou, China, 22-24 Aug 2014.
  65. Zhao J.D., Guo N. (2014). A hierarchical multiscale approach for granular media. 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM XI) in conjunction with 5th European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM V) and 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ECFD VI). 20-25 July 2014, Barcelona, Spain. (PDF)
  66. Mollon G., Zhao J.D. (2014). Building realistic samples for accurate discrete modeling of granular materials. 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM XI) in conjunction with 5th European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM V) and 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ECFD VI). 20-25 July 2014, Barcelona, Spain. (PDF)
  67. Mollon G., Zhao J.D. (2014). Advances in realistic generation of grain shapes. MIT-MiDi Conference on Modeling Granular Media Across Scales. 9-11 July 2014, Montpellier, France. (PDF)

  68. Liu Z.C., Zhao J.D., Mollon G. (2013). Influence of non-regular particle shape on the behavior of granular assembly under shear. The 26th KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering. 18-20 Nov 2013, Singapore.
  69. Zhao J.D., Shan T. (2013). A coupled analysis of fluid-particle interaction in granular soils. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 1-6 Sept 2013, Paris, France.
  70. Zhao J.D., Shan T. (2013). A coupled CFD-DEM investigation of granular flow impacting on water reservoir. In Wang G.L. (ed.) Frontier on Structure Analysis and Earthquake Engineering for High Dams (Workshop celebrating the 80th Birthday of Prof Chuhan Zhang of Tsinghua University. 9-10 Oct 2013, Tsinghua, Beijing, China), pp.127-133.
  71. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2013). The impact of granular flow on a water reservoir - a coupled CFD-DEM study. In Mustoe, G. (ed.) DEM 6: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods and Related Techniques (August 5-6, 2013, Colorado School of Mines, USA), pp.505-510. (PDF)
  72. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2013). A new definition on critical state of granular media accounting for fabric anisotropy. Powders and Grains 2013: AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 229-232.
    doi: 10.1063/1.4811909. (PDF)
  73. Mollon, G., Zhao, J.D. (2013). The influence of particle shape on granular Hopper flow. Powders and Grains 2013: AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 690-693.
    doi: 10.1063/1.4812025. (PDF)
  74. Guo, N., Zhao, J.D. (2013). A hierarchical model for cross-scale simulation of granular media. Powders and Grains 2013: AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 1222-1225.
    doi: 10.1063/1.4812158. (PDF)
  75. Zhao, J.D., Mollon, G.(2013). A Statistically-based Approach on Reconstructing Sand Particles for Discrete Modeling. Proceedings of the Workshop on Experimental Micromechanics for Geomaterials, Hong Kong, May 2013. (PDF)
  76. Liu Z.C., Zhao J.D. (2013). Correlation of inter-particle friction with global friction and dilation in dense granular media. The 17th Annual Conference of HKSTAM in conjunction with the 9th Jiangsu – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application and the 3rd Symposium on the Development of Mechanics in Macau. 22-23 March 2013, Hong Kong and Macau.

  77. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2012). Discrete modeling of fluid-particle interaction in granular media. In Li, X.K., Feng, Y.T., Ji, S.Y. & Tan, Y.Q. (eds) Advances in Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials, Proceedings of the First National Conference on Computational Mechanics in Granular Media (16-19 Sept 2012, Hunan, China). Dalian University of Technology Press, Dalian China. pp. 35-40.
  78. Mollon, G., Zhao, J.D. (2012). Realistic generation and packing of DEM sand samples. The 2012 International conference on Geomechanics and Engineering (ICGE12). 26-30 August 2012, Seoul, Korea, pp.991-1005 (CD) (PDF)
  79. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2012). A micromechanical study on the shear strength in granular materials: the role of particle shape. The 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM2012). 19-24 August 2012, Beijing, China.
  80. Shan, T., Zhao, J.D. (2012). The role of water on the pressure dip in sand piles. The 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ICTAM2012). 19-24 August 2012, Beijing, China.
  81. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2012). Characteristics of sandpile formed in water. 8th European Solid Mechanics Conference. 9-13 July 2012, Graz, Austria.
  82. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2012). Characterization of strength anisotropy of fiber-reinforced sand. In Lu W.Z and Wang J.F (eds) Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of Hong Kong Socieity of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HKSTAM). 17 March 2012, Hong Kong, pp. 15.
  83. Kong, Y.X., Yao, Y.P., Zhao J.D. (2012). Modeling the anisotropic effects with extended UH model for soils. In Lu W.Z and Wang J.F (eds) Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of Hong Kong Socieity of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HKSTAM). 17 March 2012, Hong Kong, pp. 33.
  84. Liu, F.T., Zhao, J.D. (2012). RFEM-based limit analysis of slope stability by linear programming. In Lu W.Z and Wang J.F (eds) Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of Hong Kong Socieity of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HKSTAM). 17 March 2012, Hong Kong, pp. 62.
  85. Shan, T., Zhao, J.D. (2012). Pressure dip of conical sand pile formed in water. In Lu W.Z and Wang J.F (eds) Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HKSTAM). 17 March 2012, Hong Kong, pp. 63.

  86. Zhao, J.D., Shan, T. (2011). A coupled CFD/DEM study on sandpile formation in water. Third International Symposium on Computational Mechanics (ISCM III) in conjunction with Second Symposium on Computational Structural Engineering (CSE II), 5-7 Dec 2011, Taipei, Taiwan.
  87. Zhao, J.D. (2011). A revisit to the shakedown of pavemetns under moving surface loads. 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in conjunction with 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 2-6 Oct 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.(PDF)
  88. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2011). Characteristics of shear-induced anisotropy in granular media. 11th U.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM-11), 25-28 July 2011, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  89. Gao, Z.W., Zhao J.D. (2011). Constitutive characterization of strength and deformation for natural clay and cemented sand. The 14th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering-Challenges and Solutions. 23-27 May 2011, Hong Kong, China.(PDF)
  90. Liu, F.T., Zhao, J.D., Fan, Y.H., Yin, J.H. (2011). Upper bound limit analysis of soil slope stability based on RPIM meshless method. In Y.Q. Ni, J.H. Yin and X.W. Ye (Eds.) Proceeding of The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (SGE-5). 13-15 July 2011, Hong Kong, China, pp.337-346.(PDF)
  91. Zhao, J.D., Gao, Z.W., Yao, Y.P. (2011). A general failure criterion for geomaterials with cross anisotropy. 2nd International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics (ComGeoII), 27-29 April 2011, Cavtat-dubrovnik, Croatia.(PDF)
  92. Gao, Z.W., Zhao, J.D. (2011). The strength and constitutive behavior of geomaterials with cross anisotropy. The 15th (2010-2011) Annual Conference of Hong Kong Socieity of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 11-12 March 2011, Hong Kong and Macua.
  93. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2011). The role of anisotropy in characterizing the states of liquefaction, phase transformation and critical state in granular media. The 15th (2010-2011) Annual Conference of Hong Kong Socieity of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 11-12 March 2011, Hong Kong and Macua.

  94. Zhao, J.D. (2009). Cavity expansion in gradient-dependent media. 13th Annual Conference of Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in conjunction with 5th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and its Application, 13-14 March 2010, Hong Kong and Macau, China.
  95. Zhao J.D. (2009). Shakedown of pavements under moving surface loads: revisited. 7th Shanghai-HK Forum on Mechanics & Its Application. 4 July 2009, Shanghai, China.

  96. Zhao, J.D., Sloan, S.W., Sheng, D.C. (2008). Finite element modeling the behavior of an embankment on soft clay using a structured soil model. In Yao Y.P. (ed.) The first National Conference on Constitutive Theory for Geomaterials, 5-7 Nov 2008, Beijing, China, pp.255-258.
  97. Zhao, J.D., Sloan, S.W., Carter, J.P. (2008). Evaluation of Elastic Properties of Micro-cracked Rocks Based on Micromechanical Considerations. First Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008. Proceedings of the SHIRMS 2008: 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium 2008, Volume 2: Fundamental and Petroleum (Perth, W.A., Australia, 16-19 September, 2008) p. 601-612. (PDF)
  98. Zhao, J.D., Lyamin, A.V., Sloan, S.W. (2008). Shakedown analysis of cohesive-frictional non-homogeneous soils under moving surface loads. The 12th International Conference of International Association of Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), 1-6 October, 2008, Goa, India. (PDF)
  99. Zhao, J.D., Lyamin, A.V., Krabbenhoft, K., Sloan, S.W. (2008). Bounds for shakedown of cohesive-frictional materials under moving surface loads. The 14th International Symposium on Plasticity and its Current Applications, 3-8 January 2008, Kona Hawaii, USA.

  100. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Sloan, S.W. (2007). Gradient dependent limit theorems for elastoplastic geomaterials, International Workshop on Constitutive Modeling-Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and Application, 12-13 January 2007, Hong Kong, China.

  101. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Abbo, A.J., Sloan, S.W. (2006). Effect of clay structure degradation on settlement of embankment. Australian Geomechanics Society Sydney Chapter Mini-Symposium: Soft Ground Engineering, 11 October 2006, Sydney, Australia.
  102. Sheng, D.C., Zhao, J.D., Rouainia, M. (2005). Use of a structure model in analysis of trial embankments on soft clay. The 11th International Conference of the International Association of Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, 19-24 June 2005, Torino, Italy.
  103. Rouainia, M., Sheng, D.C., Zhao, J.D. (2005). Influence of structure degradation on the behaviour of embankments on soft soil. 13th ACME Conference, 21-22 March 2005, University of Sheffield, UK.
  104. Zhao, J.D., Sheng, D.C., Rouainia, M. (2004). Finite Element Implementation for complex critical state models, COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS, WCCM VI in conjunction with APCOM'04, 5-10 Sept 2004, Beijing, China.
  105. Chau, K.T., Zhao, J.D. (2004). Fluttering instability in geomaterials: really or fantasy? COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS, WCCM VI in conjunction with APCOM'04, 5-10 Sept 2004, Beijing, China.
  106. Chau, K.T., Zhao, J.D. (2003). Fluttering instability in pressure-sensitive dilatant solids, 2003 ASME Mechanics and Materials Summer meeting, 17-21 June, 2003, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, pp. 165.
  107. Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Yang, Q., Chang, S. (2003). Forward numerical model for microseismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing in rock. The 6th SEGJ (Society of Exploration Geophysicists of Japan) International Symposium-Imaging Technology, 22-24 January 2003, Tokyo, Japan.
  108. Zhou, W.Y., Liu, Y.G., Zhao, J.D. (2001). Rheological damage fracture model for slope stability analysis, in (S. Valliappan and N. Khalili eds.) Computational Mechanics-New Frontiers for New Millennium, APCOM'01, Nov. 2001, Sydney, Australia, pp.673-682.
  109. Zhou, W.Y., Zhang, J.S., Zhao, J.D., (2000). Case history of the Three Gorges Dam in China. The 9th Conference of International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Sept 2000, Paris, France. Conference Collection, pp.1593-1602.
  110. Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Yang, R.Q. (2000). Stability analysis of Ertan Arch Dam and its prototype observation. GeoEng2000, 19-24 Nov 2000, Melbourne, Australia.
  111. Zhou, W.Y., Zhao, J.D., Yang, R.Q., Yang, Q. (1999). Grouting effects at Ertan arch dam site. International conference on anchoring and grouting towards the new century, 6-9 Oct 1999, Guangzhou, China.

Keynote Speeches and Invited Talks

  1. Zhao J.D., Zhao S.W. (2023). Advances and Challenges to computational granular mechanics and general-purpose software development. Internet Based Engineering Co. Ltd. (云道智造). Beijing, China, 15 Nov 2023. (Invited lecture)
  2. Zhao J.D. (2023). Computational Granular Mechanics: Progresses and Challenges. 14th National Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (第十四届全国土力学及岩土工程学术大会). Wuhan, China, 27-30 Oct 2023. (Invited keynote lecture)
  3. Zhao J.D. (2023). Multiscale, multiphysics modelling of large deformation in geomechanics. Ninth National Summit on Constitutive Theories of Soils (第九届岩土本构理论高层论坛). Shenzhen, China, 26 Oct 2023. (Invited keynote lecture)
  4. Zhao J.D. (2023). Computational Granular Mechanics: Challenges and Opportunities for Industrial Software on Granular Materials. Forum on Basic Science and Common Technologies of Industrial Software (工业软件基础科学及共性技术研讨会). Organised by NSFC and Hebei University of Technology. Shijiazhuang, Hebei, Chin, 17-20 Oct 2023. (Invited keynote lecture)
  5. Zhao J.D. (2023). Challenges to multiscale, multiphysics modelling of granular media. Frontier Forum on Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials. Taiyuan, China, 19-23 July 2023. (Invited lecture)
  6. Zhao J.D. (2023). Challenges and Opportunities for Computational Granular Mechanics. Wuhan University, China, 8 July 2023 (Invited lecture)
  7. Zhao J.D. (2023). Pathways of granular mechanics: from continuum, discrete to multiscale approaches. Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, 7 July 2023 (Invited lecture)
  8. Zhao J.D. (2023). Modeling anisotropy of geomaterials: from constitutive modelling, micromechanics, to multiscale modelling. 2023 Workshop on “Fundamental Theories for Resilience of Deep Underground Space of Mega Cities”( 超大城市深层地下空间韧性基础理论”研讨会), Tsinghua University, 2 July 2023. (Invited online lecture)
  9. Zhao J.D. (2023). The present and future of computational granular mechanics. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London. 27 June 2023. (Invited lecture)
  10. Zhao J.D., Yu T., Lai Z.S., Zhao S.W. (2023). Resolved/unresolved coupled CFD-DEM for simulation of particle-fluid-structure interaction problems. X International Conference of Computational Methods for Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, Chania, Crete, Greece, 5-7 June 2023. (Invited theme lecture)
  11. Zhao J.D., Liang W.J., Soga K. (2023). Multiscale modeling of large deformation in saturated granular media. MPM Spring Workshop 2023. Aix-En-Provence. 2 June 2023. (Invited lecture)
  12. Zhao J.D. (2023). Multiphase, multiscale modeling of debris flow and its mitigation. Dept of Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering, Tsinghua University, 4 April 2023. (Invited lecture)
  13. Zhao J.D. (2023). Computational modelling of multiphase fluids interacting with irregularly-shaped granular particles. International Symposium on Numerical Analysis of Geomaterials. Assisi, Italy, 10-12 May 2023. (Invited theme lecture)
  14. Zhao J.D. (2023). Challenges in computational multiscale modeling of granular media. 6th National Symposium on Continuum-Discontiuum Numerical Methods. Jinan, Shandong, 15-16 April 2023. (Invited keynote lecture)
  15. Zhao J.D. (2023). Coupled CFD-DEM approaches for geomechanics problems. 14th National Conference on Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Wuhan, China, 7-9 April 2023 (Invited keynote lecture)
  16. Zhao J.D. (2023). Challenges of climate change and energy crisis to computational geomechanics. Beijing Jiaotong University, 5 April 2023 (Invited lecture)
  17. Zhao J.D. (2023). Computational modeling of the multiscale and multiphysics nature of granular materials. Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Science, 5 April 2023 (Invited lecture)

  18. Zhao J.D. (2022). Multiscale modeling of the dynamic hydromechanical coupling behaviour in saturated granular media.17th Symposium of Earthquake Engineering (17SEE), IIT Roorkee, India, 14-17 Nov 2022. (Invited keynote lecture)
  19. Zhao J.D. (2022). Multiscale mechanics of granular media. Beijing Jiaotong University “Frontier of Geotechnical Engineering Open Lecture” (3-hour Online Lecture), Beijing, 13 Nov 2022. (Invited lecture)
  20. Zhao J.D. (2022). Computational multiscale modelling of granular media for integrated civil engineering analysis and design. 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications (ICCEFA’22, online conference). 24-26 Oct 2022 . (Invited keynote lecture)
  21. Zhao J.D. (2022). Computational multiscale granular mechanics: progresses and challenges. Hohai University International Inivited Lecture Series on “Dike and Dam Safety and Hazard Mitigation (河海大学堤坝工程安全与减灾学科创新引智基地系列报告会). 22 July 2022. (Invited lecture)
  22. Zhao J.D., Liang W.J., Zhao S.W., Soga K. (2022). Multiscale insights into dynamic behavior of saturated granular sand at large deformation. 4th International Conference on Performance-based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering. Beijing, China, 15-17 July 2022. (Invited theme lecture)
  23. Zhao J.D., Zhao S.W. (2022). Multiscale modelling of thermos-mechanical coupling problems in granular media. International Symposium of Intelligent Geotechnics (online). Hong Kong, 10-11 June 2022.. (Invited keynote lecture)
  24. Zhao J.D. (2022). Zhao J.D. (2022). Multiscale, multiphysics modelling of granular materials. The 25th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2022 in conjunction with the 17th Jiangsu-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, Hong Kong, 23 April 2022. (Distinguished keynote lecture)
  25. Zhao J.D. (2022). Multiscale, modelling of debris flows and their mitigation. Tianjin University (天津大学地震工程综合模拟创新基地智汇讲坛云讲座), 25 April 2022.(online). (Invited Lecture)
  26. Zhao J.D. (2022). State of the art Lecture on "Micro Mechanics and Advances in DEM". GeoCongress 2022, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 20-23 Mar 2022. (Special keynote lecture invited once in 10 years)

  27. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of transition of deformation bands in high-porosity sandstone. 2021 Annual Workshop on "Marine Geology and Carbon Sequestration". Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province on Marine Geology and Resources, Hangzhou, China 25 Dec 2021. (Invited Lecture)
  28. Zhao J.D. (2021). Numerical modeling of interwined evolution of grain size and shape in crushable granular media. International Workshop on Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials. Dalian, China, 23 Dec 2021 (online). (Keynote Lecture)
  29. Zhao J.D. (2021). Peridynamic simulation of continuous grain crushing in granular media. International Workshop of Smart Infrastructure Development towards Smart City.Shantou, China, 20 Nov 2021 (online). (Keynote Lecture)
  30. Zhao J.D. (2021). Continuum-discrete coupling for multiscale modeling of granular media. 3rd International Symposium on Computational Particle Technology (CPT 2021). Suzhou (China) and Melbourne (Australia), 17-21 Nov 2021 (online). (Keynote Lecture)
  31. Zhao J.D. (2021). Paradigm shift in computational modeling of granular media for geomechanics. 2021 Westlake International Symposium in Engineering (WISE 2021). Westlake University, Hangzhou, China, 26-27 Oct 2021. (Keynote Lecture)
  32. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of grain crushing in granular media. VII International Conference on Particle-Based Methods. Fundamentals and Application (PARTICLES 2021), Hamburg, Germany, 4-6 Oct 2021. (Plenary Keynote Lecture)
  33. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of soil-structure interaction in geomechanics. 9th Machine-Ground Interaction Consortium Meeting (MaGIC 2021). University of Wisconsin-Madison, 21–23 Sept 2021. (Invited Lecture)
  34. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of large deformation in geomechanics. Second International Workshop on Numerical Simulation Methods for Large Deformation Problems in Geotechnical Engineering (2nd INLGEO), Shanghai, China, 18-18 Sept 2021. (Keynote Lecture)
  35. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling in geomechanics: applications and challenges. 'Water Science Lecture' of State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science (Wuhan University). Wuhan, China, 28 Aug 2021. (Invited Lecture)
  36. Zhao J.D. (2021). Multiscale modeling of granular media for geomechanics and beyond. Poweders and Grains 2021 (P&G 2021). Buenos Aires, Argentina, 5–9 July 2021. (Plenary Keynote Lecture)
  37. Zhao J.D. (2021). Challenges in computational multiscale modeling of granular media. Interntional Research Network (IRN) GeoMech Online Symposium on "Micromechanics of granular materials: relationships between microstructure and macroscopic behaviour, from experiments to modeling", University of Twente, Netherlands, 18-19 January 2021. (Online Keynote Lecture)

  38. Wu H.R., Zhao J.D. (2020). Complete Spectrum of Deformation Band: A Multiscale Perspective. China Rock 2020, 25–26 Oct 2020, Beijing, China. (Invited Online Lecture)
  39. Zhao J.D. (2020). Multiscale modeling of Granular Media. University of Liverpool Invited Webinar, 14 July 2020. (Invited Online Lecture)
  40. Zhao J.D. (2020). Messengers for granular media to cross scales. IAS Workshop on Emerging Scales in Granular Media. Hong Kong, 14–16 January 2020. (Keynote Lecture)

  41. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling of Granular Media: Trends and Challenges. Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), University of Macau, 30 December 2019. (Invited Seminar)
  42. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling of Large Deformation in Coastal/offshore Geomechanics. Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO), CEDD, Hong Kong, 20 November 2019. (Invited Seminar)
  43. Zhao J.D. (2019). Peridynamics for multiscale modeling of continuous grain crushing. Inauguration and Forum for International Research Center of Peridynamics and Nonlocal Theory. Nanjing, China, 1–3 Nov 2019. (Keynote Lecture)
  44. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale modeling of large deformation in offshore geotechnics. 13th China National Conference of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. Beijing China, 20-22 September 2019. (Semi-plenary keynote)
  45. Zhao J.D. (2019). Computational Multiscale Modeling of Large Deformation in Geomechanics by Coupled MPM/DEM. International Symposium on SPH and other particle-based continuum methods and their applications in geomechanics. Vienna, Austria, 11–13 September 2019. (Invited Lecture)
  46. Zhao J.D. (2019). A hybrid method on modeling of grain crushing. The 10th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM2019). Singapore, 9-13 July 2019. (Invited Keynote lecture)
  47. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling of Granular Media. International Symposium on Cutting-edge Technological Progress on Concrete Materials, Shenzhen, China, 2-3 July, 2019. (Invited Keynote)
  48. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling Large Deformation in Offshore Geotechnics. Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 2 July, 2019. (Invited Lecture)
  49. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling Large Deformation in Offshore Geotechnics. Geotechnical Seminar Series(岩土论道), Research Center of Coastal and Urban Geotechnical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, 21 June 2019. (Invited Lecture)
  50. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale Modeling Large Deformation in Offshore Geotechnics. Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China, 20 June 2019. (Invited Lecture)
  51. Zhao J.D. (2019). Multiscale modeling of particle crushing in granular media. 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Method (DEM8), Enschede, Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019 (Plenary Keynote Lecture)
  52. Zhao J.D. (2019). Signature of fabric anisotropy in sheared granular media Chinesisch-Deutschen Zentrum für Wissenschaftsförderungworkshop on “Granular phase transitions: from fundamentals to applications”, Kloster Banz, Germany, 14-17 April 2019 (Keynote Lecture)
  53. Zhao J.D. (2019) Computational Multiscale modeling of granular media. 2019 Lorentz Center Workshop on “Granular Matter Across Scales”, Lorentz Center, Leiden, Netherlands, 18-22 March 2019) (Keynote Lecture)

  54. Zhao J.D., Hierarchical multiscale modeling of granular media: the good, the bad and the ugly. Second Yet Another Discrete Element Workshop. Aix-Provence, France, 26-27 April 2018 (Plenary Keynote Speech)
  55. Zhao J.D., Multiscale modeling of granular media. 2018 Lecture Series by Outstanding Experts in Civil Engineering and 9th National Graduate Student Summer School, co-orgnized by Southeast University and Chinese Society of Civil Engineering. Nanjing, China, 1-y July 2018 (Invited Keynote Speech)
  56. Zhao J.D., Computational modeling of multi-phase, multi-physics interactions in debris flows. Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, 12-13 May 2018 (Invited Lecture)
  57. Zhao J.D., Multi-scale, multi-phase modeling of debris flow and interactions with flexible barrier. The 1st International Symposium on Debris Flow Mechanisms and Mitigation for Sustainable Development, Hong Kong, 2 Dec 2018 (Keynote Lecture)
  58. Zhao J.D., Crushing criterion of granular particles under multiple contacts. Fourth National Conference of Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials (CMGM-2018), Xiamen, China, 7-8 June 2018 (Keynote Lecture)

  59. Zhao J.D., Multiscale Modeling of Strain Localization in Sand. 11th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials (IWBDG 2017). Limassol, Cyprus, 21-25 May 2017 (Keynote Speech)
  60. Zhao J.D., Computational Multiscale Modeling of Granular Media. 15th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2017). Wuhan, China, 19-23 Oct 2017 (Semi-plenary Keynote Speech)
  61. Zhao J.D., Li X.Y., Mitigating debris flow impacts by flexible barriers, a unified predictive framework based on coupled CFD-DEM approach. Second Bilateral French-Italian Workshop Open issues and emerging approaches in geo-environmental mechanics, Arpino, Italy, 2-4 May 2017 (Invited Lecture)
  62. Zhao J.D., Multiscale, multiphysics modeling of granular media. Workshop on Stragegic Research Areas in Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering, Hong Kong, 12 Aug 2017 (Invited Lecture)

  63. Zhao J.D., Multiscale Modeling of Granular Materials. Third National Conference on Computational Mechanics of Granular Materials (CMGM-2016). Dalian, China, 30 July – 1 Aug 2016
  64. Zhao J.D., Multiscale and multiphysics modeling in geomechanics. 4 July 2016, Tsinghua University, Beijing; 7 July, Beihang University, Beijing; 10 July 2016, Tongji University, Shanghai; 11 July 2016, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China (K.C. Wong Education Foundation Lecture Tour)
  65. Zhao J.D.(2016) Multiscale Modeling of Granular Matter: Theory and Applications. IAS Focused Program on Computational and Mathematical Problems in Materials Science. Institute for Advanced Study, HKUST, Hong Kong, 25-29 January 2016.
  66. Zhao J.D.(2016) Alternative pathway to granular plasticity via computational multiscale modeling. Plasticity 2016. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, USA, 3-9 Jan 2016. (Keynote lecture)
  67. Zhao J.D. (2015). Multiscale Modeling of Granular Matter. Seminar on Scientific Computing, School of Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 15 April 2015.
  68. Zhao J.D. (2015). Computational Multiscale Modeling: A paradigm shift for Geotechnical Analysis and Design. Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. 10 April 2015.
  69. Zhao J.D. (2015). Computational multiscale modeling for Geotechnical Engineering. Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. 9 April 2015.
  70. Zhao J.D. (2015). A novel multiscale modeling solution for geotechnical engineering. Chang’an University, Xi’an, china. 8 Apr 2015.
  71. Zhao J.D., Mollon, G. (2013). A Statistical Approach on Reproducing Real Particle Shapes for Discrete Modelling of Granular Sand. The University of Newcastle, Australia. 5 July 2013.
  72. Zhao J.D. (2013). Coupled CFD‐DEM modeling of particle‐fluid interactions in granular media. The University of Queensland, Australia. 3 July 2013.
  73. Zhao J.D. (2013). Discrete modeling of particle‐fluid interactions in granular media. HKUST‐SJTU Joint Workshop in Applied Math and Scientific Computing. 12‐13 Apr 2013, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
  74. Zhao J.D. (2012). Discrete modeling of fluid-particle interaction in granular media. The First National Conference on Computational Mechanics in Granular Media. 16-19 Sept 2012, Hunan, China (Keynote speech).
  75. Zhao J.D., Guo N.(2011). Evolution of shear-induced anisotropy in granular materials. The 7th National Youth Conference on Geotechnical Engineering. 15-18 April 2011, Beijing, China (Keynote lecture).
  76. Zhao J.D. Advanced characterization of complex soil behavior. Sino-tech Forum, 12 Dec. 2011, Taipei, Taiwan.
  77. Zhao, J.D. (2011). A general anisotropic failure criterion and its application to constitutive modeling of structured sand. 28 June 2011, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
  78. Zhao J.D. (2011). The role of fabric anisotropy in the behavior of granular media under confined shear. Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 18 Nov. 2011, Hong Kong.
  79. Zhao, J.D., Guo, N. (2010). Strength anisotropy in granular materials. 4th Japan-China Geotechnical Symposium, 12-14 April, 2010, Okinawa, Japan.
  80. Zhao, J.D. (2009). Shakedown of cohesive-frictional soils under moving surface loads. 6th Shanghai-Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, 4 July 2009, Shanghai, China.
  81. Zhao, J.D. (2009). Shear banding localization in geomaterials. Shanghai University, 9 July 2009, Shanghai, China.
  82. Zhao, J.D. (2008). Micromechanical modeling of collapse problems in geomaterials. The University of Adelaide, 5 June 2008, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
  83. Zhao, J.D. (2008). Micromechanics-based Computational Modelling of Collapse Problems in Geomaterials. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 22 April 2008, Hong Kong.