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  1. Modeling of hydraulic fracturing process in crystalline rock reflecting actual mineral distribution using FDEM based on extrinsic cohesive zone model

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, April 2026, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  2. FDEM modeling of the fracture, fragmentation and collapse process of rock masses with pre-existing joints by smooth blasting during deep tunnelling

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, March 2026, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  3. Behavior of Masonry Walls and Building Envelopes Subjected to Differential Settlement Simulated with a GPGPU-parallelized FDEM

    Article • International Journal of Applied Mechanics, December 2025, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Hong Liu

  4. Insights Into the Dynamic Fracturing Behaviours of Rocks Under Multiaxial Static and Dynamic Coupled Loads Through 3D FDEM With Various Contact Algorithms and Cohesive Zone Models

    Article • International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, December 2025, Wiley

    Hong Liu

  5. Enhancing the self-healing properties of concrete with magnesium oxide expander and super absorbent polymer for resilient infrastructure

    Article • Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, December 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  6. Analysis of Toppling Failure Mechanisms in Anti-dip Slopes Based on FDEM Simulation

    Article • Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, December 2025, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  7. A quantitative evaluation method for tunnel excavation disturbance based on a combined finite-discrete element method

    Article • Engineering Fracture Mechanics, October 2025, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  8. State-of-the-Art Review and Prospect of Modelling the Dynamic Fracture of Rocks Under Impact Loads and Application in Blasting

    Article • Geosciences, August 2025, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  9. A coupled humidity diffusion and swelling stress damage model with large deformation analysis and application in studying the swelling behaviors of skarn surrounding a tunnel

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, July 2025, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  10. Analysis of step-path failure mechanisms in rock slopes with en-echelon joints based on FDEM simulation

    Article • Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, July 2025, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  11. Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Behavior and Damage Evolution of Coal Materials Subjected to Cyclic Triaxial Loads with Increasing Amplitudes

    Article • Materials, June 2025, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  12. Development of a GPGPU-parallelized 3-D FDEM with a novel and simple implementation of extrinsic cohesive zone model

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, October 2024, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  13. Modelling dynamic fracture and fragmentation of rocks under multiaxial coupled static and dynamic loads with a parallelised 3D FDEM

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, August 2024, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  14. Development of a GPGPU-parallelized FDEM based on extrinsic cohesive zone model with master-slave algorithm

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, February 2024, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  15. Development of a finite-discrete element method with finite-strain elasto-plasticity and cohesive zone models for simulating the dynamic fracture of rocks

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, April 2023, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  16. Rock dynamic fracture by destress blasting and application in controlling rockbursts in deep underground

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, March 2023, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  17. Three-dimensional modelling on the impact fracture of glass using a GPGPU-parallelised FDEM

    Article • Engineering Fracture Mechanics, January 2023, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  18. Development of a three-dimensional grain-based combined finite-discrete element method to model the failure process of fine-grained sandstones

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, January 2023, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  19. Editorial: Geological disasters and its prevention in deep mining

    Article • Frontiers in Earth Science, December 2022, Frontiers

    Hong Liu

  20. Experimental, theoretical and numerical modelling of the deterioration and failure process of sandstones subject to freeze–thaw cycles

    Article • Engineering Failure Analysis, November 2022, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  21. Tunnel Lining Segment Deformation and Cracking Mechanisms during Tunneling in Complex Mixed Grounds with the Combined Mining and Shield Tunneling Method

    Article • KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  22. Investigation of the Dynamic Pure-Mode-II Fracture Initiation and Propagation of Rock during Four-Point Bending Test Using Hybrid Finite–Discrete Element Method

    Article • Sustainability, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  23. The State of the Art and New Insight into Combined Finite–Discrete Element Modelling of the Entire Rock Slope Failure Process

    Article • Sustainability, April 2022, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  24. Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Various Rock Fracture Modes during Three Conventional Bending Tests

    Article • Sustainability, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  25. Study on fracture behavior of molars based on three‐dimensional high‐precision computerized tomography scanning and numerical simulation

    Article • International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, December 2021, Wiley

    Hong Liu

  26. Development of excavation damaged zones around a rectangular roadway under mining-induced pressure

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, December 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  27. Experimental and numerical studies on failure behaviours of sandstones subject to freeze-thaw cycles

    Article • Transportation Geotechnics, November 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  28. 3D nonlinear finite element modelling of mechanical behavior of a new wall-beam-strut joint for prefabricated underground construction and validation again experimental testing

    Article • Structures, October 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  29. Combined finite-discrete element modellings of rockbursts in tunnelling under high in-situ stresses

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, September 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  30. Experimental study on the effect of granular backfill with various gradations on the mechanical behavior of rock

    Article • International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, September 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  31. FDEM Modelling of Rock Fracture Process during Three-Point Bending Test under Quasistatic and Dynamic Loading Conditions

    Article • Shock and Vibration, August 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  32. Hybrid finite–discrete element modelling of rock fracture process in intact and notched Brazilian disc tests

    Article • European Journal of Environmental and Civil engineering, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  33. Hybrid finite‑discrete element simulator based on GPGPU‑parallelized computation for modelling crack initiation and coalescence in sandy mudstone with prefabricated cross-flaws under uniaxial compression

    Article • Engineering Fracture Mechanics, April 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  34. Modelling of dynamic rock fracture process using the finite-discrete element method with a novel and efficient contact activation scheme

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, February 2021, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  35. Combined Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Dynamic Rock Fracture and Fragmentation during Mining Production Process by Blast

    Article • Shock and Vibration, January 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  36. Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of Wall–Beam–Strut Joints for Prefabricated Underground Construction

    Article • International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  37. Characteristics of stratum movement induced by downward longwall mining activities in middle-distance multi-seam

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, December 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  38. Three-Dimensional Combined Finite-Discrete Element Modeling of Shear Fracture Process in Direct Shearing of Rough Concrete–Rock Joints

    Article • Applied Sciences, November 2020, MDPI AG

    Hong Liu

  39. FDEM simulation of rock damage evolution induced by contour blasting in the bench of tunnel at deep depth

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, September 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  40. Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Performance of a Wall-beam-strut Joint with Mechanical Couplers for Prefabricated Underground Construction

    Article • International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  41. Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Excavation Damaged Zone Formation Process Induced by Blasts in a Deep Tunnel

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, July 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  42. Deformation Characterisation and Distress Diagnosis of a Metro Shield Tunnel by Adjacent Constructions

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, July 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  43. Development of thermal and deformation stability of Qinghai-Tibet Highway under sunny-shady slope effect in southern Tanglha region in recent decade

    Article • SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, April 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  44. GPGPU-parallelised hybrid finite-discrete element modelling of rock chipping and fragmentation process in mechanical cutting

    Article • Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, April 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  45. Combined finite-discrete element modelling of rock fracture and fragmentation induced by contour blasting during tunnelling with high horizontal in-situ stress

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, March 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  46. Two-stage cultivation strategy for simultaneous increases in growth rate and lipid content of microalgae: A review

    Article • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, March 2020, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  47. Effect of Web Openings on Flexural Behaviour of Underground Metro Station RC Beams under Static and Cyclic Loading

    Article • Advances in Civil Engineering, February 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  48. Failure mechanism and strengthening effect of shield tunnel lining reinforced by steel plates with corbels

    Article • European Journal of Environmental and Civil engineering, January 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  49. Hybrid finite-discrete element modelling of rock fracture during conventional compressive and tensile strength tests under quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions

    Article • Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, January 2020, FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

    Hong Liu

  50. A wavelet transform method for studying the energy distribution characteristics of microseismicities associated rock failure

    Article • Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), December 2019, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  51. GPGPU-parallelized 3D combined finite–discrete element modelling of rock fracture with adaptive contact activation approach

    Article • Computational Particle Mechanics, October 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  52. A case study on key techniques for long-distance sea-crossing shield tunneling

    Article • Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, September 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  53. Development of a 3D Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Simulator Based on GPGPU-Parallelized Computation for Modelling Rock Fracturing Under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, September 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  54. Three-dimensional finite element modelling of excavation-induced tunnel wall movement and damage: a case study

    Article • Sadhana, July 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  55. Application of peridynamics to dynamic fracture process analysis of rock-like materials

    Article • July 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  56. Numerical simulation of the rock cutting

    Article • July 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  57. Development of a GPGPU‐parallelized hybrid finite‐discrete element method for modeling rock fracture

    Article • International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, May 2019, Wiley

    Hong Liu

  58. Critical Conditions for Coal Wellbore Failure During Primary Coalbed Methane Recovery: A Case Study from the San Juan Basin

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, April 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  59. Experimental and Theoretical Studies on Effect of Height-to-Diameter Ratios on Failure Forms and Mechanical Characteristics of Foamed Concrete

    Article • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, January 2019, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Hong Liu

  60. A unified model for frost heave pressure in the rock with a penny-shaped fracture during freezing

    Article • Cold Regions Science and Technology, September 2018, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  61. 3D numerical study on fracture process of concrete with different ITZ properties using X-ray computerized tomography

    Article • International Journal of Solids and Structures, August 2018, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  62. Stress-Strain Characteristics of Foamed Concrete Subjected to Large Deformation under Uniaxial and Triaxial Compressive Loading

    Article • Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, June 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Hong Liu

  63. An overview on advances in computational fracture mechanics of rock

    Article • Geosystem Engineering, March 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  64. HYBRID CONTINUUM-DISCONTINUUM MODELLING OF ROCK FRACUTRE PROCESS IN BRAZILIAN TENSILE STRENGTH TEST

    Article • Stavební obzor - Civil Engineering Journal, October 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Hong Liu

  65. Scale effect in macroscopic permeability of jointed rock mass using a coupled stress–damage–flow method

    Article • Engineering Geology, October 2017, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  66. A combined supporting system based on foamed concrete and U-shaped steel for underground coal mine roadways undergoing large deformations

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, September 2017, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  67. HYBRID FINITE-DISCRETE ELEMENT MODELLING OF BLAST-INDUCED EXCAVATION DAMAGED ZONE IN THE TOP-HEADING OF DEEP TUNNELS

    Article • Stavební obzor - Civil Engineering Journal, April 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Hong Liu

  68. A zoning model for coal mining - induced strata movement based on microseismic monitoring

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, April 2017, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  69. Microseismic Monitoring and 3D Finite Element Analysis of the Right Bank Slope, Dagangshan Hydropower Station, during Reservoir Impounding

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, February 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  70. Implementation of a Time-Domain Random-Walk Method into a Discrete Element Method to Simulate Nuclide Transport in Fractured Rock Masses

    Article • Geofluids, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  71. Hybrid finite-discrete element modelling of dynamic fracture and resultant fragment casting and muck-piling by rock blast

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, January 2017, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  72. Brittle fracture of rock under combined tensile and compressive loading conditions

    Article • Canadian Geotechnical Journal, January 2017, Canadian Science Publishing

    Hong Liu

  73. A Case Study on the Strata Movement Mechanism and Surface Deformation Regulation in Chengchao Underground Iron Mine

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  74. Hybrid finite-discrete element modelling of asperity degradation and gouge grinding during direct shearing of rough rock joints

    Article • International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, August 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  75. Hydraulic fracturing propagation mechanism during shale gas reservoir stimulation through horizontal well

    Article • Tehnicki vjesnik - Technical Gazette, April 2016, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod

    Hong Liu

  76. Numerical model for the cracking behavior of heterogeneous brittle solids subjected to thermal shock

    Article • International Journal of Solids and Structures, February 2016, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  77. Performance of Modified Asphalt Binder with Tire Rubber Powder

    Article • Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering), March 2015, Penerbit UTM Press

    Prof. Dr Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya , Hong Liu

  78. Effect of the impounding process on the overall stability of a high arch dam: a case study of the Xiluodu dam, China

    Article • Arabian Journal of Geosciences, March 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  79. Study on Optimal Grouting Timing for Controlling Uplift Deformation of a Super High Arch Dam

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, March 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  80. Experimental study on failure behaviour of deep tunnels under high in-situ stresses

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, February 2015, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  81. A Mesostructure-based Damage Model for Thermal Cracking Analysis and Application in Granite at Elevated Temperatures

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, December 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage, Hong Liu

  82. Experimental Study on Cracking, Reinforcement, and Overall Stability of the Xiaowan Super-High Arch Dam

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  83. Effects of Outlets on Cracking Risk and Integral Stability of Super-High Arch Dams

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2014, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Hong Liu

  84. Hybrid finite–discrete element modeling of geomaterials fracture and fragment muck-piling

    Article • International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  85. Rheological Characteristics of Weak Rock Mass and Effects on the Long-Term Stability of Slopes

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  86. Reinforcement design and stability analysis for large-span tailrace bifurcated tunnels with irregular geometry

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, September 2013, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  87. Rock failure progressive process and resultant fragment muck-piling using a hybrid finite-discrete element method

    Article • May 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  88. Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Dynamic Fracture of Rocks with Various Geometries

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, December 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Hong Liu

  89. Stress–damage–flow coupling model and its application to pressure relief coal bed methane in deep coal seam

    Article • International Journal of Coal Geology, June 2011, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  90. Characterisation of rock aggregate breakage properties using realistic texture-based modelling

    Article • International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, May 2011, Wiley

    Hong Liu

  91. Numerical simulation of the rock fragmentation process induced by two drill bits subjected to static and dynamic (impact) loading

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, November 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  92. Effects of tunnelling on existing support systems of perpendicularly crossing tunnels

    Article • Computers and Geotechnics, June 2009, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  93. Full 3D modelling for effects of tunnelling on existing support systems in the Sydney region

    Article • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, July 2008, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  94. Numerical Studies on Bit-Rock Fragmentation Mechanisms

    Article • International Journal of Geomechanics, January 2008, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

    Hong Liu

  95. Numerical modeling of the fracture process in a three-unit all-ceramic fixed partial denture

    Article • Dental Materials, August 2007, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  96. 3D modelling for effects of tunnelling on existing support systems

    Article • April 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Hong Liu

  97. Chapter 16 Numerical Investigation of Particle Breakage as Applied to Mechanical Crushing

    Article • January 2007, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  98. Numerical Modelling of the Heterogeneous Rock Fracture Process Using Various Test Techniques

    Article • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, June 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  99. Fracture spacing in layered materials and pattern transition from parallel to polygonal fractures

    Article • Physical Review E, May 2006, American Physical Society (APS)

    Hong Liu

  100. Numerical studies on the inter-particle breakage of a confined particle assembly in rock crushing

    Article • Mechanics of Materials, September 2005, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  101. Microstructural Modeling Approach Applied to Rock Material

    Article • Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, February 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Hong Liu

  102. Numerical approach to particle breakage under different loading conditions

    Article • Powder Technology, June 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  103. Numerical studies on the failure process and associated microseismicity in rock under triaxial compression

    Article • Tectonophysics, June 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  104. Numerical simulation of shear fracture (mode II) in heterogeneous brittle rock

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, May 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  105. Rock fragmentation mechanisms induced by a drill bit

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, May 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  106. Numerical simulation of shear fracture (Mode II) in heterogeneous brittle rock

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, April 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  107. Rock fragmentation mechanisms induced by a drill bit

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, April 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  108. Characterization of rock heterogeneity and numerical verification

    Article • Engineering Geology, March 2004, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  109. Numerical simulation of the rock fragmentation process induced by indenters

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, June 2002, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  110. Numerical simulation of the fracture process in cutting heterogeneous brittle material

    Article • International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, January 2002, Wiley

    Hong Liu

  111. Numerical investigation of particle breakage as applied to mechanical crushing—Part II: Interparticle breakage

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, December 2001, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  112. Numerical investigation of particle breakage as applied to mechanical crushing—Part I: Single-particle breakage

    Article • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, December 2001, Elsevier

    Hong Liu

  113. On Failure Modes and Strength Characterization of Brittle Disordered Materials under Uniaxial Compression and Tension

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, April 2000, Trans Tech Publications

    Hong Liu

  114. Influence of Heterogeneity on Crack Propaga-Tion Mode in Brittle Rock

    Article • Chinese Journal of Geophysics, January 2000, Wiley

    Hong Liu