Multi-physics Processes in Geomaterials Theoretical Basis and Engineering Applications
岩土材料多物理场过程的理论基础及工程应用
Xiong (Bill) Yu, Ph.D., P.E. (余雄)
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
本报告主要介绍岩土材料多场偶合理论，测试及其在相变材料，冻土，混凝土破坏，可燃冰等可持续性和能源工程的应用
报告时间：2012年8月15日下午3:30 地点：安中大楼A-418
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Abstract
Porous geomaterials are among the most abundant engineering materials. The pore space in porous materials offers benefits in the exchange of mass and phases. Such properties are related to many important engineering and scientific phenomena. This presentation will introduce the research activities in my group on understanding, modeling and characterizing a few important multiphysics processes in porous geomaterials relevant to infrastructure sustainability and energy applications. The first aspect is on understanding the volumetric change behaviors of geomaterials subjected to freezing, drying or chemical treatment. The second aspect is on modeling the freezing caused pipeline damages. The third aspect is about modeling and characterization for freezing damage of concrete. The fourth topic is on the multiphysics process involved in unconventional energy (i.e. gas hydrate dissociation). The technical basis and engineering relevance will be described.
Short Bio
Dr. Xiong (Bill) Yu is an associate professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. He also holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CWRU. Dr. Yu received his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University, B.S. and M.S. degrees from Tsinghua University, China. His research interest is in the broad area of civil engineering with emphasis on embracing innovative sensors and materials to improve sustainability and intelligence of the civil infrastructure system. He is the PI of over 25 research projects sponsored by various agencies and private industry, including 7 competitive research project from U.S. National Science Foundation. Dr. Yu is a member of ASCE, ISSMGE, IEEE, ASME, SPIE, ASTM and TRB. He serves on SHRP and NCHRP project expert panels. He is a member of editorial board of three ASCE and ASTM journals. Dr. Yu is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2009. He has published over 120 papers and co-edited three GSPs. He holds 2 U.S. patents, 2 pending U.S. patents, and a few additional provisional patents. He has advised the research of 10 Ph.D. students and graduated 3 Ph.D. students, including one received faculty position in the U.S.. Contact: xxy21@case.edu (US) 216-368-6247