Journal papers (Web of Science Core Collection, first/corresponding author)

  1. Liu, C.*, Deng, H., Chen, W., Huang, L., and Li, Y. (2026). "Joint Behavior and Damage Evolution of Subsea Shield Tunnels with Staggered Assembly under Three-Dimensional Seismic Excitation. " Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (current status: published)
  2. Liu, X., Liu, C.*, Cui, J., Liu, H., He, J., Wang, P. (2026). "Longitudinal Seismic Behavior of Cracked Tunnels Crossing Faults: Insights from A Fracture-Aware Modeling Approach. " International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics (current status: published)
  3. Liu, C.*, Li, H., Chen, W., Jeng, D., Zhou, L., Chen, W. (2026). "Coupled Hydro–Geotechnical Analysis of Vertical Breakwater Stability under Solitary Wave Impact. " International Journal of Geomechanics (current status: published)
  4. Zhao, Z., Cui, J., Liu, H., He, J., Liu, C.* (2026). "Mechanism of Progressive Failure in Surrounding Rock of Large-Diameter Subsea Shield Tunnels Crossing Fault Fracture Zones Under Seepage Effect. " Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (current status: published)
  5. Rehman, M., Liu, C.*, Liu, H., Cui, J., Wang, P., & Chen, W.* (2026). "Long-term performance and RSM-based optimization of fly-ash/bentonite synchronous grout for undersea shield tunnels. " Case Studies in Construction Materials (current status: published)
  6. Liu, C., Chen, W., Zhu, D., He, J., Cui, J., & Huang, X.* (2026). "Macro-micro coupled analysis of synchronous grouting in coarse-grained strata: CFD-DEM insights into ground settlement control and fabric evolution. " Underground Space (current status: published)
  7. Liu, C., Li, H., Jeng, D., Chen, W., Zhou, L., & Chen, W.* (2025). "Overall Slip Failure of a Rubble Mound Breakwater Core Under Solitary Waves: A Numerical Investigation. " Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (current status:published)
  8. He, J., Liu, C.*, Cui, J.*, Liu, H., Liu, Y., Liao, S., & Xi, X. (2025). "Asymmetric soil arching effect under abrupt topographic change in elevation: Numerical and analytical analyses of shield tunnelling across two orthogonal steep hillslopes. " Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (current status:published)
  9. Liu, C., Zhao, G., He, J., Hai, L., Cui, J.* (2025). "Damage Pattern and Failure Mechanism of Shield Tunnel Lining under Internal Explosion." Thin-Walled Structures (current status:published)
  10. Liu, C., Deng, H., Liu, H., Cui, J.*, Huang, X., Liu, Z., Chen, W.* (2025). "Seismic response of a subsea shield tunnel considering water-stratum-structure interaction." Ocean Engineering (current status:published)
  11. He, J., Liao, S.*, Liu, C.*, Liu, H., Cui, J., Liu, Y. (2025). "Tunnel face ground loss under cutterhead vibration in sandy ground with different saturations: Insights from DEM simulations." Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (current status:published)
  12. He, J., Liao, S.*, Liu, C.*, Liu, H., Cui, J., Liu, Y. (2025). "Investigation on tunnel face failure under varying seepage conditions in saturated sand using coupled CFD-DEM and analytical modelling." Computers and Geotechincs (current status:published)
  13. Liu, F., Chen, W., Liu, C.*, Yang, Y., Wang, J.*, Liu, Y. (2025). "The evolution of grouting pressure and ground deformation induced by synchronous grouting during shield tunneling in soft soil: An investigation based on scaled model test and CEL simulation." Canadian Geotechnical Journal (current status:published)
  14. Liu, C.*, Zhao, G., Liu, Y., Cui, J., Liu, H., Zhu, S. (2024). "Experimental Investigation on Damage Development and Failure Mechanism of Shield Tunnel Lining under Internal Blast Considering Stratum-Structure Interaction." Underground Space (current status:published)
  15. Liu, C.*, Zhu, D., Cui, J., Jing, L.*, and Huang, X. (2024). "Investigation on synchronous grouting process during shield tunneling in coarse grained ground using CFD-DEM." Computers and Geotechnics (current status:published)
  16. Liu, C., Li, Z., Zhan, Y.,Zhang, X., Meng, X., and Liu, C.* (2024). "The role of karst distribution on the deformation characteristics of an excavation in sandy soils with support-reinforcement." Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment (current status:published)
  17. Liu, C.*, Zhu, D.*, Liu, H.,Cui, J., Zhang, X. Rehman M., and Huang, X. (2024). "Influence of synchronous grouting on surrounding sandy cobbles during shield tunnelling process: Insights from a scaled model test." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (current status:published)
  18. Liu, C., Wang, Z., Liu, H.*,Cui, J.*, Huang, X. Ma, L., and Zheng, S. (2023). "Prediction of Surface Settlement Caused by Synchronous Grouting during Shield Tunneling in Coarse-grained Soils: A Combined FEM and Machine Learning Approach." Underground Space (current status:published)
  19. Liu, H., Liao, J., Chen, Z., Liu, Y., Liu, C.*, Cui, J.*, Spencer, B.F. (2023). "Impact acoustic inspection of interfacial debonding defects in concrete-filled steel tubes." Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (current status:published)
  20. Zhao, Z., Cui, J., Liu, C.*, Liu, H., Rehman, M., Chen, W., Peng, Z. (2023). "Seismic damage characteristics of large-diameter shield tunnel lining under extreme-intensity earthquake." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (current status:published)
  21. Liu, H., Ding, F., Li, J., Meng, X., Liu, C.*, & Fang, H. (2023). "Improved Detection of Buried Elongated Targets by Dual-Polarization GPR." IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters (current status:published)
  22. Liu, H., Yue, Y.*, Liu, C.*, Spencer, B.F., Cui, J. (2023). "Automatic recognition and localization of underground pipelines in GPR B-scans using a deep learning model." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (current status:published)
  23. Liu, C., Peng, Z., Cui, J., Huang, X., Li, Y., & Chen, W. (2023). "Development of crack and damage in shield tunnel lining under seismic loading: refined 3D finite element modeling and analyses." Thin-walled Structures (current status:published, ESI hot paper)
  24. Liu, H., Yang, Z., Yue, Y., Meng, X., Liu, C.*, & Cui, J. (2023). "Asphalt pavement characterization by GPR using an air-coupled antenna array." NDT & E International (current status:published)
  25. Yang, Y., Chen, C., Liu, C.*, Huang, L., Chen, W., Lin, N., Cui, J., Xie, W. (2022). "Performance of a deep excavation and the influence on adjacent piles: A case history in karst region covered by clay and sand." Underground Space. (current status:published)
  26. Liu, H., Chen, Z. J., Lu, H. T., Han, F., Liu, C.*, Li, J., & Cui, J. (2022). "Migration of Ground Penetrating Radar With Antenna Radiation Pattern Correction". IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters (current status:published)
  27. Yang, Y., Li, J., Liu, C.*, Ma, J., Zheng, S., Chen, W.* (2022). "Influence of deep excavation on adjacent bridge piles considering underlying karst cavern: a case history and numerical investigation." Acta Geotechnica. (current status:published)
  28. Liu, H., Qi, Y., Chen, Z. J., Tong, H. W., Liu, C.*, & Zhuang, M. W.* (2021). "Ultrasonic inspection of grouted splice sleeves in precast concrete structures using elastic reverse time migration method." Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. (current status:published)
  29. Liu, C., Cui, J., Zhang, Z.X.*, Liu, H., Huang, X., and Zhang, C.Q. (2021). "The role of TBM asymmetric tail-grouting on surface settlement in coarse-grained soils of urban area: field tests and FEA modelling." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (current status:published)
  30. Liu, C., Pan, L., Liu, H.*, Tong, H.*, Yang, Y., Chen, W. (2020). "Experimental and numerical investigation on mechanical properties of grouted-sleeve splices." Construction and Building Materials. (current status:published)
  31. Liu, C., Li, J., Zhang, Z., Li, P., Cui, J., Liu, H.*, Yang, Y. (2020). "Model tests on tail-grouting process during URUP shield tunneling in soft soil." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (current status:published)
  32. Liu, C., Peng, Z., Pan, L., Liu, H., Yang, Y.*, Chen, W., Jiang, H. (2020). "Influence of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Advance on Adjacent Tunnel during Ultra-Rapid Underground Pass (URUP) Tunneling: A Case Study and Numerical Investigation." Applied Sciences. (current status:published)
  33. Liu, H., Lu, H., Lin, J., Han, F., Liu, C.*, Cui, J., Spencer, B.F.(2020). "Penetration Properties of Ground Penetrating Radar Waves Through Rebar Grids." IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. (current status:published)
  34. Liu, C., Pan, L.F., Wang, F.*, Zhang, Z.X., Cui, J., Liu, H., Duan, Z., and Ji, X.Y. (2019). "Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Analysis on Tunnel Face Instability in Cobbles Using Ellipsoidal Particles." Materials. (current status:published)
  35. Chen, W., Konietzky, H., Liu, C.*, Fu, H., Zhang, J. (2018). "Prediction of Brickwork Failure Using Discrete-Element Method." ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. (current status: published)
  36. Liu, C.,, Zhang, Z.X., Kwok, C.Y. (2017)."Ground Responses to Tunneling in Soft Soil Using the URUP Method." ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. (current status: published)
  37. Liu, C., Zhang, Z.X., Regueiro, R.A. (2014). "Pile and pile group response to tunneling using a large diameter slurry shield – Case study in Shanghai." Computers and Geotechnics 59: 21-43. ( current status: published)

Journal papers (other selected)

  1. 陈伟，朱德霖，杨帆，陈炜昀，刘超*（2026）. "砂卵石地层盾构施工同步注浆参数影响机制研究." 隧道建设.

    (Chen, W., Zhu, D., Yang, F., Chen, W., Liu, C.* (2026). "Study on the Influence Mechanism of Grouting Parameters in Synchronous Grouting for Shield Tunneling in Coarse grained ground." Tunnel Construction). (current status:accepted)
  2. Liu, C., Wu, Y., Wang, Z., Xia, Y., Zheng, S. (2026). "Explainable Ensemble Learning with Adaptive Optimization for Intelligent Prediction and Control of Ground Surface Settlement in Shield Tunneling." Rock Mechanics Bulletin. (current status:accepted)
  3. Liu, C., Wang, Y., Li, X., Qi, Y., Li, B., Yang, F. (2026). "A V-SLAM Localization Approach Based on Point-line Feature for GNSS-denied Environment in Shield Tunnels." Journal of Intelligent Construction. (current status:accepted)

  4. 邓弘毅，刘超*，崔杰，刘海，黄襄云（2025）. "考虑海水-海床-结构耦合效应的海底盾构隧道地震响应规律." 岩石力学与工程学报.

    (Deng, H., Liu, C.*, Cui, J., Liu, H., Huang, X. (2025). "Seismic response characteristics of subsea shield tunnels considering seawater-stratum-structure coupling." Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering). (current status:published)
  5. Zhang, X., Pan, Y., Zhu, Su, L., Ou, E., Liu, H., Liu, C., Cui, J. (2024). "Seismic fragility assessment of shield tunnels in liquefiable soil-rock strata using fuzzy method for IM optimization." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (current status:published)
  6. Yue, Y., Zhang, S., Zhu, Liu, H., Hong, F., Liu, C., Cui, J. (2024). "Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (current status:published)

  7. 郑爽，刘超*，朱德霖，刘海，贾新卷（2023）. "大直径盾构掘进非对称同步注浆地层扰动规律研究." 现代隧道技术.

    (Zheng, S., Liu, C.*, Zhu, D.L., Liu, H., Jia, X.J. (2023). "A Study on Disturbance Pattern of Asymmetric Synchronous Grouting on Ground during Large Diameter Shield Tunnelling." Modern Tunnelling Technology). (current status:published)
  8. Chen, W., Huang, L., Wang, D., Liu, C., Xu, L., Ding, Z. (2022). "Effects of siltation and desiltation on the wave-induced stability of foundation trench of immersed tunnel." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. (current status:published)
  9. Chen, W., Zhang, T., Chen, W., Wu, Z., Li, X., Liu, C. (2022). "Frost heave force analysis of pre-embedded dowel in the high-speed railway ballastless track." Construction and Building Materials. (current status:published)
  10. Liu, H., Zhong, J., Ding, F., Meng, X., Liu, C., Cui, J. (2022). "Detection of early-stage rebar corrosion using a polarimetric ground penetrating radar system." Construction and Building Materials. (current status:published)
  11. Chen, W., Wang, C., Fang, L., Liu, C., Zeng, Z., Lou, P., Zhang, T. (2022). "Line Shape Analysis and Dynamic Response of Ballastless Track during Jacking Rectification Fixing." Materials. (current status:published)
  12. Ma, J., Chen, J., Chen, W., Liu, C., Chen, W. (2022). "A bounding surface plasticity model for expanded polystyrene-sand mixture." Transportation Geotechnics. (current status:published)

  13. 杨雨冰，卢明健，刘超*（2021）. "装配式地铁车站节点试验混凝土裂缝监测与识别的研究." 铁道科学与工程学报（EI检索）.

    (Yang, Y.B., Lu, M.J., Liu, C.* (2021). "The study on concrete crack monitoring and recognition in a joint experiment of a prefabricated metro station." Journal of Railway Science and Engineering)(EI Compendex). (current status:published)

  14. 高守栋，刘超*，张子新，刘海（2020）. "地面出入式盾构隧道施工对周边地层扰动研究." 地下空间与工程学报.

    (Gao, S., Liu, C.*, Zhang, Z.X., Liu, H. (2020). "Study on the Influence of Surrounding Strata during GPST Tunnelling Process." Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering). (current status:published)

  15. 廖晨，刘超*，张子新，刘海（2020）. "超大直径泥水盾构施工对相邻单桩位移影响研究." 地下空间与工程学报.

    (Liao, C., Liu, C.*, Zhang, Z.X., Liu, H. (2020). "Investigation on the Effect of Large－diameter Slurry Shield Tunneling on the Deformation of Adjacent Single Pile." Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering). (current status:published)
  16. Chen, W., Konietzky, H., Liu, C., and Tan, X. (2018). "Hydraulic fracturing simulation for heterogeneous granite by discrete element method." Computers and Geotechnics. (current status: published)
  17. Zhang, Z.X., Liu, C., and Huang, X. (2017). "Numerical analysis of volume loss caused by tunnel face instability in soft soil." Environmental Earth Sciences. (current status: published online)
  18. Yang, Y.B., Zhou, B., Xie, X.Y., and Liu, C. (2017). "Characteristics and causes of cracking and damage of shield tunnel segmented lining in construction stage – a case study in Shanghai soft soil." European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering. (current status: published online)
  19. Zhang, Z.X., Liu, C., Huang, X., and Teng, L. (2016) "Three-dimensional finite-element analysis on ground responses during twin-tunnel construction using the URUP method." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (current status: published)

  20. 张子新，胡文，刘超，滕丽（2013）. "地面出入式盾构法隧道新技术大型模型试验与工程应用研究." 岩石力学与工程学报（EI检索）.

    (Zhang, Z.X., Hu, W., and Liu, C. (2013). "Investigation of ground pass shield tunneling method based on large-scale model test and its engineering application." Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering 32(11): 2161-2169.) (EI Compendex) ) (current status: published)

  21. 刘超，张子新（2011）. " 超大直径双线泥水盾构施工的三维数值模拟." 土木工程学报（EI检索）.

    (Liu, C. and Zhang, Z.X. (2011). "Three dimensional simulation of super-large double-line slurry shield tunneling." China Civil Engineering Journal 44(SUPPL. 2): 118-122.) (EI Compendex) ( current status: published)

Conference papers

  1. Zheng, S., Tang, L.M., He, J., Wu, Z.T., Liu, C.*, Fang, L.H., Li, Z.Z. (2023). "Research on Layout of Wireless Sensor Networks in Shield Tunnel."ISTTCA 2023.Suzhou, China.(current status: published)
  2. Liu, W., Zhan, Y., Zheng, S., Li, J., Qiu, Y., Dong, W., Liu, C.* (2023). "Deformation Characteristics and Control Methods of Deep Foundation Pit Excavation in Watery Sandy Soil Area." The 7th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Structural Engineering (ICCASE 2023). (current status:published)（EI）
  3. Zheng, S., Tang, L., He, J., Wu, Z., Liu, C.*, Fang, L., Li, Z. (2023)"Research on Layout of Wireless Sensor Networks in Shield Tunnel." The 6th International Symposium on Traffic Transportation and Civil Architecture (ISTTCA 2023). (current status:published)

Books

  1. 刘超，崔杰，刘海（2026）."地下工程数值模拟方法". 中国建筑工业出版社. ISBN: 978-7-112-32246-6. 北京，中国

    (Liu, C., Cui, J., Liu, H. (2026). "Numerical Simulation Methods for Underground Engineering."China Architecture & Building Press. ISBN: 978-7-112-32246-6. Beijing, China.(current status: published))

Patents and Copyrights

  1. Liu, C., Wang, Y., Liu, H., Cui, J., Meng, X. (2024). The method of UAV inspection in shield tunnels based on computer vision and SLAM. Patent Number: ZL202310558889.4, State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R. China.
  2. Liu, C., Zhu, D., Liu, H., Cui, J., Meng, X. (2024). The Simulation Method of Synchronous Grouting in Shield Tail Based on CFD-DEM for Shield Tunneling Construction. Patent Number: ZL202310558863X, State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R. China.
  3. Liu, C., Zhong, J., Gui, S., Fang, L., Liu, Y., Liu, H., He, Y. (2022). A method for monitoring convergence of shield tunnel lining rings. Patent Number: ZL202210444288.6, State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R. China.
  4. Liu, C., Xing, H., Liu, H., Zheng, S., Wang, Z., Ma, L. (2022). A Shield Tunneling Surface Settlement Prediction Method Based on Machine Learning and Finite Element Analysis. Patent Number: ZL202210818588.6, State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R. China.
  5. Zhang, Z.X. and Liu, C. (2011). A construction technology for crossing pile groups by large slurry shield. Patent Number: ZL201110155188.3, State Intellectual Property Office of the P.R. China.
  6. Liu, C., Wang, Z.(2024). Auxiliary System for Predicting Maximum Surface Settlement and Optimizing Operation Parameters in Shield Tunneling Construction. Registration Number: 2024SR0919449, China Copyright Protection Center.
  7. Liu, C., Li, B.(2025). Plugin System for Local Path Planner with Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance for Construction Equipment. Registration Number: 2025SR1574370, China Copyright Protection Center.
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