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

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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:accepted)
  4. 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)
  5. 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:accepted)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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:accepted)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. 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. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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: accepted)
  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检索)
  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)

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.