Publication

 

Journal Publications

Liu, M., Azmoon, B., Dastjerdi, M.H.T., Biniyaz, A. and Liu, Z.L., 2025. Spring load restriction methods: A comprehensive review. Transportation Geotechnics, p.101532.

Bao, T., Liu, H., Zhang, W., Qin, C., Fang, X. and Liu, Z.L., 2025. Finite-Volume Method Implementation of the Modified Cam-Clay Constitutive Model. International Journal of Geomechanics, 25(7), p.04025122.

Beaber, S., Liu, Z. and Sun, Y., 2024. Physics-Guided Deep Learning Enabled Surrogate Modeling for Pneumatic Soft Robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.

Liu, M., Meng, F., Liu, Z. and Chen, R., 2024. Observed soil arching-induced ground deformation and stress redistribution behind braced excavation. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 61(12), pp.2735-2754.

Dastjerdi, M.H.T., Liu, Z., Azmoon, B. and Yuan, X., 2023. Enhancing Winter Road Maintenance via Cloud Computing. IEEE Internet Computing, 27(4), pp.6-14.

Biniyaz, A., Azmoon, B., Sun, Y. and Liu, Z., 2022. Long short-term memory based subsurface drainage control for rainfall-induced landslide prevention. Geosciences, 12(2), p.64.

Biniyaz, A., Azmoon, B. and Liu, Z., 2022. Intelligent control of groundwater in slopes with deep reinforcement learning. Sensors, 22(21), p.8503.

Biniyaz, A., Azmoon, B. and Liu, Z., 2022. Coupled transient saturated–unsaturated seepage and limit equilibrium analysis for slopes: Influence of rapid water level changes. Acta Geotechnica, pp.1-18.

Azmoon, B., Biniyaz, A. and Liu, Z., 2022. Use of high-resolution multi-temporal DEM data for landslide detection. Geosciences, 12(10), p.378.

Liu, Z., Hu, S., Sun, Y. and Azmoon, B., 2022. An exploratory investigation into image-data-driven deep learning for stability analysis of geosystems. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 40(2), pp.735-750.

Liu, Z.L., Bland, J., Bao, T., Billmire, M. and Biniyaz, A., 2021. Real-time computing of pavement conditions in cold regions: A large-scale application with road weather information system. Cold regions science and technology, 184, p.103228.

Bao, T., Azmoon, B. and Liu, Z.L., 2021. Freeze-thaw depth prediction with constrained optimization for spring load restriction. Transportation Geotechnics, 26, p.100419.

Bao, T. and Liu, Z., 2021. Bridge scour characteristic curve for natural frequency‐based bridge scour monitoring using simulation‐based optimization. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 28(8), p.e2773.

Azmoon, B., Biniyaz, A., Liu, Z. and Sun, Y., 2021. Image-data-driven slope stability analysis for preventing landslides using deep learning. Ieee Access, 9, pp.150623-150636.

Azmoon, B., Biniyaz, A. and Liu, Z., 2021. Evaluation of deep learning against conventional limit equilibrium methods for slope stability analysis. Applied Sciences, 11(13), p.6060.

Bao, T. and Liu, Z.L., 2020. Evaluation of Winkler model and Pasternak model for dynamic soil-structure interaction analysis of structures partially embedded in soils. International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(2), p.04019167.

Bao, T., Cao, H., Qin, Y., Jiang, G. and Liu, Z.L., 2020. Critical insights into thermohaline stratification for geothermal energy recovery from flooded mines with mine water. Journal of Cleaner Production, 273, p.122989.

Bao T., Liu Z., and Bird K. 2019. Influence of Soil Characteristics on Natural Frequency Spectrum-Based Bridge Scour Detection, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 446, p. 195-210.

Bao T., Liu Z., Meldrum J., Vitton S., and Green C. 2019. Geothermal Energy Recovery from Deep Flooded Copper Mines for Heating, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 183, p. 604-6-6.

Bao, T., Liu, Z.L., Zhang, X. and He, Y., 2019. A drainable water-retaining paver block for runoff reduction and evaporation cooling. Journal of Cleaner Production, 228, pp.418-424.

Bao, T., Liu, Z. and Bland, J., 2019. A multivariate freezing-thawing depth prediction model for spring load restriction. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 167, p.102856.

Bao T. and Liu Z. 2019. Thermohaline Stratification Modeling in Mine Water via Double-Diffusive Convection for Geothermal Energy Recovery from Flooded Mines, Applied Energy, Vol. 237, pp. 566-580.

Bao T., Liu Z., Meldrum J., Green C., Xue P., and Vitton S. 2018. Field Tests and Multiphysics Analysis of a Flooded Shaft for Geothermal Applications with Mine Water, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 169, I. 1, p. 174-185.

Zhang, C. and Liu, Z., 2018. Freezing of water confined in porous materials: role of adsorption and unfreezable threshold. Acta Geotechnica, 13, pp.1203-1213.

Zhang C., Liu Z., and Dong Y. 2016. Effects of Adsorptive Water on the Rupture of Nanoscale Liquid Bridges, Applied Clay Science, Vol. 146, p. 487-494.

Zhang C. and Liu Z. 2018. Freezing of Water Confined in Porous Materials: Role of Adsorption and Unfreezable Threshold, ACTA Geotechnica, p. 1-11

Zhang C., Dong Y., and Liu Z. 2017. Lowest Matric Potential in Quartz: Metadynamics Evidence, Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 44, p1706-1713.

Guo S., Dai Q., Sun X., Sun Y., and Liu Z. 2017 Ultrasonic Techniques for Air Void Size Distribution and Property Evaluation in both Early-Age and Hardened Concrete Samples, Applied Science, Vol. 7, 290, p.1-18.

Zhang C. and Liu Z. 2017. Using Molecular Dynamics to Unravel the Phase Composition Behavior of Nano-Size Pores in Frozen Soils, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 55, p. 1144–1153.

Bao T., Swartz A., Vitton S., Sun Y., and Liu Z. 2017. Critical Insights for Advanced Bridge Scour Detection Using the Natural Frequency. Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 386, I. 6, p.116-133.

Zhang C., Liu Z., and Deng P. 2016. Atomistic-Scale Investigation of Effective Stress Principle of Saturated Porous Materials by Molecular Dynamics, Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 43, I. 9, p. 10257-10265.

Zhang B., Cui S., Liu Z., and Feng F. 2015. Experimental Investigation on Bearing Characteristics of Composite Foundation Formed by Cement Fly-ash Steel-Slag Pile. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol 45, I. 3.

Bao T. and Liu Z. 2016. Bridge Scour Detection Using the Natural Frequency: A Review. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, in press.

Zhang C., Deng P., and Liu Z. 2015. Contact Angle of Soil Minerals: A Molecular Study. Computer and Geotechnics, Vol. 75, p.48-56.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2014. Predicting the Phase Composition Curve in Frozen Soils using Index Properties: A Physico-Empirical Approach, Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol. 108, p. 10-17.

Liu Z., Yu X, Wan L., and Sun Y. 2014. Capillary Rise Method for the Measurement of the Contact Angle of Soils, Acta Geotechnica, 2014, p. 1-15.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2013. Physically-Based Equation for the Phase Composition Curve of Frozen Soils, Journal of Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2349, p. 93-99.

Liu Z., Yu X., and Wan L. 2013. Influence of Contact Angle on Soil Water Characteristic Curve with a Modified Capillary Rise Method, Journal of Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2349, p. 32-40.

Sun Y., Yu X., Liu Z., Liu Y., and Tao J. 2012. Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Freezing Damage Prevention of Concrete, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 6, I. 2, p. 86-92.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2013. Chemico-Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Analyses of the Dissociation of Methane Hydrates: Safety of Gas-Bearing Sediments, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 31, I. 6, p. 1681-1691.

Liu Z., Yu X., Tao J., Sun Y., and Gao Q. 2013. Thermally Induced Water Flux in Soils, Journal of Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2349, p. 63-71.

Sun Y., Yuen C., Yu X., Liu Z., Liu Y., and Tao J. 2013. Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Air Void Distribution in Concrete, Materials Evaluation, ASNT, Vol. 71, I. 3, p. 359-368.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2013. Multiscale Chemo-Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modeling of Early Stage Cement Hydration and Shrinkage, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol. 25, I. 9, p. 1239-1247.

Liu Z., Yu X., Sun Y., and Zhang B. 2013. Formulation and Characterization of Freezing Saturated Soils, Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, Vol. 27, I. 2, p. 94-107.

Liu Z., Yu X., Tao J., and Sun Y. 2012. Multiphysics Extension to Physical Based Analyses of Pipes with Emphasis on Frost Actions, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A, Vol. 13, I. 11, p. 877-887.

Liu Z., Sun Y., and Yu X. 2012. Theoretical Basis for Modeling Porous Geomaterials under Frost Actions: A Review, Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 76, I. 2, p. 313-330.

Liu Z., Zhang B., Yu X., Zhang B., and Tao J. 2012. A New Measurement Method for Soil Water Characteristic Curve Based on Similarities between Soil Freezing and Drying, Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 35, I. 1, p. 2-10.

Liu Z., Yu X., Yu X. and Gonzalez J. 2012. Time Domain Reflectometry Sensor-Assisted Freeze Thaw Analysis in Geomaterials, Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol. 71, p. 84-89.

Liu Z., Yu X., and Sun Y. 2011. A Blueprint for Introducing Water Characteristic into Early-Stage Cement Hydration, Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, Vol. 4, I. 1, p. 67-70.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2013. Coupled Hydro-Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Pavement under Frost Action, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 15, I. 5, p. 427-437.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2011. Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Model for Porous Materials under Frost Action: Theory and Implementation, ACTA Geotechnica, Vol. 6, I. 2, p. 51-65.

Dai Q., Yu X., Ng K., and Liu Z. 2011. Development of Micromechanics Models and Innovative Sensor Technologies to Evaluate Internal-Frost Damage of Concrete, Journal of Transportation Research Board, Vol. 2240, p. 50-58.

Liu Z., Yu X., Gonzalez J., and Yu X. 2011. Innovative Sensor and Analyses for Investigating the Effects of Freeze-Thaw on Soils, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 255-260, p. 4251-4255.

Liu Z., Zhang B., and Yu X. 2011. Multiphysics for Early Stage Cement Hydration: Theoretical Framework, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 255-260, p. 4247-4250.

Li Y., Gong X., Jiao D., and Liu Z. 2009. Experimental Study on Two-Dimensional Electro-Osmotic Consolidation of Soft Clay, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 28, I. 2, p. 4034-4039.

 

 

Book and Book Chapters

Liu Z. 2021. Artificial Intelligence for Engineers: Basics and Implementations, Springer, 978-3-031-75953-6, https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-75953-6.

Liu, Z.L., Sheefa, D.E., Vitton, S. and Barkdoll, B., 2020. Improved Calculation of Scour Potential in Cohesive Soils and Scour-susceptible Rock (No. SPR-1688). Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research Administration.

Liu, Z.L., Vitton, S., Billmire, M. and Wang, M., 2019. Develop and Implement a Freeze Thaw Model Based Seasonal Load Restriction Decision Support Tool (No. OR16-009). Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research Administration.

Liu Z. 2018. Multiphysics in Porous Materials, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-93028-2, https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319930275.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2016. Advancement in Numerical Simulations of Gas Hydrate Dissociation in Porous Media.(Chapter). in New Frontiers in Oil and Gas Exploration, Springer, Switzerland. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40124-9.

Zhang G. and Liu Z. 2014. New Frontiers in Geotechnical Engineering (Ed.). ASCE Special Publication.

Singh D., Hu C., Valetin J., and Liu Z. 2016. Innovative and Sustainable Solutions in Asphalt Pavements (Ed.). ASCE Special Publication.

 

 

Selected Conference Publications

Das, M., Liu, Z., Chen, X., Yuan, X. and Zhang, L., 2023, October. Embracing Semi-supervised Domain Adaptation for Federated Knowledge Transfer. In International Conference on Security and Privacy in Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Vehicles (pp. 100-113). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Liu, X., Liu, Z., Chatterjee, S., Portfleet, M. and Sun, Y., 2021, November. Understanding human behaviors and injury factors in underground mines using data analytics. In 2021 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC) (pp. 2459-2462). IEEE.

Bao T. and Liu Z. 2015. Large-Scale Thermo-Hydrodynamic Modeling of Flooded Underground Mine for Geothermal Applications. GeoChicago 2016.

Zhang C., Vitton, S., and Liu Z. 2015. Feasibility Analysis of the External Electric Anode Method for Reducing Lightning Hazards. GeoChicago 2016.

Bao T., Liu Z., and Bird K. 2015. 2015. Influence of Soil-Pier Interaction on Natural Frequency-Based Bridge Scour Detection, 95th Transportation Research Board, January, 2016, Washington DC.

Sun Y. and Liu Z. 2015. Human-centric LED lighting system using ubiquitous physiological measurement, 35th ASME Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Boston, MA, Aug., 2015.

Bao T., Swartz R., Vitton S., Sun Y., and Liu Z. 2014. Rethinking Bridge Scour Detection Using the Natural Frequency: Numerical Insights, 94th Transportation Research Board, January, 2015, Washington DC.

Zhang C., Deng P., Pei S., and Liu Z. 2014. A Fiber-Based Model for Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers with Reinforcing Bar Corrosion, 94th Transportation Research Board, January, 2015, Washington DC.

Liu Z., Meldrum J. Xue P., and Green C. 2014. Preliminary Studies of the Use of Abandoned Mine Water for Geothermal Applications. ASCE GeoCongress 2015, San Antonio, Texas.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2012. Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Simulation of Methane Hydrate Dissociation in Porous Media, 17th Annual Great Lakes Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Conference, May, 2012, Cleveland, OH.

Liu Z., Yu X., Tao J., Wu G., and Sun Y. 2011. Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modeling of Soil Pipe Interactions in Cold Weather Conditions, 91st Transportation Research Board, January, 2012, Washington DC.

Sun Y., Yu X., Liu Z., Liu Y., and Tao J. 2011. Advanced Ultrasonic Technology for Measurement of Pore Size Distribution in Concrete, 91st Transportation Research Board, January, 2012, Washington DC.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2011. Formulation and Characterization of Freezing Saturated Soils, 91st Transportation Research Board, January, 2012, Washington DC.

Sun Y., Yu X., Berilla J., Liu Z., and Wu G. 2011. A Non-Contact Low-Cost Bioelectrical Measurement Based System for Driver Fatigue Detection, Road Safety and Simulation Conference, Indianapolis.

Liu Z., Zhang B., Yu X., Zhang B., and Tao J. 2011. A New Freezing Method for Soil Water Characteristic Curve Measurement, 90th Transportation Research Board annual conference, January, 2011, Washington DC.

Tao J., Richardson M., Yu X., Zhang B., Sun Y., and Liu Z. 2011. Performance Evaluation of a Wireless Sensor Network Protocol for Structural Health Monitoring, 90th Transportation Research Board annual conference, January, 2011, Washington DC.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2010. Multiphysical Simulations of The Freezing Effects on Soils, International Workshop on Multiphysics & Multiscale Processes in Geomechanics-Modern Trends in Geomechanics II, Stanford University.

Sun Y., Yu X., Berilla J., and Liu Z. 2010. Development and Evaluation of A Non-contact Electrocardiography Sensor for Driver, Submitted to 5th Driver Assessment Conference, San Diego, USA.

Yu X., Zhang B., Tao J., and Liu Z. 2010. Smart Pavement Sensor Based on Thermoelectricity Power, Proceedings of SPIE The International Society For Optical Engineering. Vol. 7647.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2010. Coupled Hydro-thermo-mechanical Modeling of Unsaturated Porous Materials, Transportation Research Board 89th Compendium of Papers DVD, Paper #10-0888, 14p.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2010. Coupled Simulation Model for Ice Migration, Proceedings of Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments, Symposium 4: Exploration and Utilization of Extraterrestrial Bodies, 8p.

Liu Z. and Yu X. 2010. Multi-physical Simulation of Freezing Unsaturated Soil, GeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling & Design, ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication, No. 199, p. 157-164.

Zhang B., Liu Y., Liu Z., Zhu X., and Yu X. 2009. The Effects of Nano-Silica Fume on the Microstructure and Performance Properties of Hydration Materials, First International Conference in North America on Nanotechnology in Cement and Concrete. Irvine, CA.