Xiangwu Zeng

Department Chair, Civil Engineering
Develops geotechnical solutions for earthquake design, space exploration, wind turbines and vibration attenuation
Office: 205 Bingham Phone Number: (216) 368-2923 Email: xxz16@case.edu

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Cambridge University, 1991
Other, Civil Engineering, Cambridge University, 1987
B.E., Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1985

Awards and Recognitions

2017, Provost's Faculty Fellow in International Affairs, Case Western Reserve University

Research Interests

Prof. Zeng's research focused on soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering including geotechnical earthquake engineering, soil mechanics for space exploration, foundation for offshore wind turbines, centrifuge modeling, and vibration attenuation for high-speed railways.
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Centrifuge Modeling
Soil Mechanics for Lunar Exploration
Offshore Wind Foundation
Shale Gas

Teaching Interests

Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Statics and Strength of Materials
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Advanced Soil Mechanics

Publications

Li, B., Chen, L., Wang, J., & Zeng, X. (2019). Monitoring of Particle Crushing under One-Dimensional Loading. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 47 (6).
Qin, J., Zeng, X., & Ming, H. (2019). Influence of fabric anisotropy on seismic response of circular foundation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 124 , 151-161.
Yu, H., Zeng, X., & Michael, P. (2019). Geotechnical Properties and Flow Behavior of Coal Refuse under Static and Impact Loading. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 145 (7).
Yang, X., Zeng, X., Wang, X., Berrila, J., & Li, X. (2019). Performance and bearing behavior of monopile-friction wheel foundations under lateral-moment loading for offshore wind turbines. Ocean Engineering, 184 , 159-172.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., & Li, J. (2019). Vertical performance of suction bucket foundation for offshore wind turbines in sand. Ocean Engineering, 180 , 40-48.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., Li, X., & Li, J. (2019). Investigation on offshore wind turbine with an innovative hybrid monopile foundation: An experimental based study. Renewable Energy, 132 , 129-141.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., Yang, X., & Li, J. (2019). Seismic response of offshore wind turbine with hybrid monopile foundation based on centrifuge modelling. Applied Energy, 235 , 1335-1350.
Yang, X., Zeng, X., Wang, X., & Li, X. (2019). Assessment of Monopile-Gravel Wheel Foundations under Lateral-Moment Loading for Offshore Wind Turbines. Journal of Waterway Port Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 145 (1).
Yang, X., Zeng, X., & Wang, X. (2018). Lateral-Moment Loading Capacity and Bearing Behavior of Suction Bucket Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines in Sand. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18 (11).
Wang, X., Zeng, X., & Li, J. (2018). Assessment of bearing capacity of axially loaded monopiles based on centrifuge tests. Ocean Engineering, 167 , 357-368.
Yang, X., Zeng, X., Wang, X., & Yu, H. (2018). Performance of monopile-friction wheel foundations under lateral loading for offshore wind turbines. Applied Ocean Research, 78 , 14-24.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., Li, J., Yang, X., & Wang, H. (2018). A review on recent advancements of substructures for offshore wind turbines. Energy Conversion and Management, 158 , 103-119.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., Yang, X., & Li, J. (2018). Feasibility study of offshore wind turbines with hybrid monopile foundation based on centrifuge modeling. Applied Energy, 209 , 127-139.
Wang, X., Zeng, X., Li, J., & Yang, X. (2018). Lateral bearing capacity of hybrid monopile-friction wheel foundation for offshore wind turbines by centrifuge modelling. Ocean Engineering, 148 , 182-192.
Wang, X., Yang, X., & Zeng, X. (2017). Lateral response of improved suction bucket foundation for offshore wind turbine in centrifuge modelling. Ocean Engineering, 141 , 295-307.
Wang, X., Yang, X., & Zeng, X. (2017). Centrifuge modeling of lateral bearing behavior of offshore wind turbine with suction bucket foundation in sand. Ocean Engineering, 139 , 140-151.
Wang, X., Yang, X., & Zeng, X. (2017). Lateral capacity assessment of offshore wind suction bucket foundation in clay via centrifuge modelling. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 9 (3).
Li, B., Huang, M., & Zeng, X. (2016). Dynamic Behavior and Liquefaction Analysis of Recycled-Rubber Sand Mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering [08991561], 28 (11).
Zeng, X., Zeng, X., & Agui, J. (2015). Developing a Lightweight Martian Simulant (CWRU1) for High Sinkage Mobility Test. ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 28 (2).
Li, Y., Zeng, X., & Agui, J. (2015). Developing a Lightweight. JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, 28 (2), -.
Yu, X., Zeng, X., Li, B., & Lian, J. (2015). Centrifuge modeling of offshore wind foundations under earthquake loading. SOIL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING, 77 , 402-415.
Zeng, X., Zeng, X., & Ming, H. (2014). Effect of Fabric Anisotropy on Elastic Shear Modulus of Granular Soils. ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 37 (4), 717-725.
Zeng, X., & Zeng, X. (2014). Effect of Fabric Anisotropy on Elastic Shear Modulus of Granular Soils. Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 13 (2).
Zeng, X., Zeng, X., & Wang, X. (2014). Seismic Centrifuge Modelling of Offshore Wind Turbine with Tripod Foundation. Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 8 (3), 470-475.
Zeng, X., & He, V. (2013). Rotating Block Method for Seismic Displacement of Slopes of Cohesive Soil. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publications for IACGE2013.
Zeng, X., & Hu, R. (2013). Developing an Economical and Reliable Test for Measuring the Resilient Modulus and Poisson’s Ratio of Subgrade Soils. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publications for IACGE2013.
Zeng, X., Li, Y., & Wilkinson, A. (2013). Measurement of Small Cohesion of JSC-1A Lunar Simulant. ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 26 (4), 882-887.
Zeng, X., He, C., & Wilkinson, A. (2013). Geotechnical Properties of GRC-3 Lunar Simulant. ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 26 (3), 528-534.
Zeng, X., Yu, H., Li, B., & Ming, H. (2013). Effect of Fabric Anisotropy on Liquefaction of Sand. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 139 (5), 765-774.
Zeng, X., Li, B., Cai, Y., & Panda, N. (2013). Degradation Effect of Seawater on the Long-term Dynamic Behavior of Artificially Cemented Sand. Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, 7 (4).
Zeng, X., Li, B., & Yu, H. (2013). Characterization of Liquefaction Resistance of Sand: Effect of Initial Fabric. Journal of Earthquake and Tsunami, 7 (3).
Zeng, X., Agui, J., Bucek, M., DeGennero, A., & Wilkinson, A. (2013). Lunar Excavation Experiments in Simulant Soil Test Beds – Revisiting the Surveyor Geotechnical Data. ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 26 (1), 117-133.
Zeng, X., Yang, X., & Li, J. (). Feasibility Study of Offshore Wind Turbines with Hybrid Monopile Foundation Based on Centrifuge Modelling. Applied Energy.