Dr. Lianyang Zhang Ph.D, P. E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0072

Phone: (520) 626-0532
Fax: (520) 621-2550
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Education:

• Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1999,
• M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1997
• M.S. Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 1998
• B.B., Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China, 1985
  

Registration:

• Registered Professional Engineer, Massachusetts, License #41598

Research Interests:

Courses:

 Publications:
Books

• Zhang, L. Engineering Properties of Rocks. Geo-Engineering Books Series Vol. 4. Elsevier, 2005.
• Zhang, L. Drilled Shafts in Rock – Analysis and Design. A. A. Balkema Publishers, 2004.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Zhang, L. and H. Zhu. “A three-dimensional Hoek-Brown strength criterion for rocks.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 133(9), 1128-1135, 2007.
• Zhang, L., F. Silva and R. Grismala. “Ultimate lateral resistance to piles in cohesionless soils.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 131 (1), 78-83, 2005.
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “Using RQD to estimate the deformation modulus of rock masses.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 41, 337-341, 2004.
• Zhang, L., H. H. Einstein, and W.S. Dershowitz. “Stereological relationship between trace length and size distributions of elliptical discontinuities.” Geotechnique, 52 (6), 419-443, 2002.
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “A non-linear analysis of laterally loaded rock-socketed shafts.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 126 (11), 955-968, 2000.
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “Estimating the intensity of rock discontinuities.”  International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 37(5), 819-837, 2000.
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “End bearing capacity of drilled shafts in rock.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 124(7), 574-584, 1998. Discussions and Closure, 125(12), 1999.
• Zhang, L. “Predicting seismic liquefaction potential of sands by optimum seeking method.” International Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 19, 219-226, 1998.
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “Estimating the mean trace length of rock discontinuities.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 31(4), 217-235, 1998.
• Zhang, L. “Assessment of liquefaction potential using optimum seeking method.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 124(8), 739-748, 1998. Discussions and Closure, 125(12), 1999.
• Zhang, L. and S. Sargand. “Discussion on ‘Tensile and compressive shaft capacity of piles in sand’.” Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, 121(4), 403-404, 1995.
• Zhang, L. and Z. Chen. “A new P-Y curve construction method in cohesive soils.” The Ocean Engineering, 10(4), 50-58, 1992, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “Predicting the synthetic convincingness of ultimate bearing capacity of test piles not loaded to failure.” Site Investigation Science and Technology, 3, 18-21, 1992, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L., J. Du and L. Zhu. “Calculation of pile spacing for liquefaction-inhibiting vibroflotation.” Earthquake Resistant Engineering, 1, 34-39, 1992, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “Methods of model pile test.” Site Investigation Science and Technology, 1, 6-11, 1991, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “Behavior of single piles in cohesive soils under cyclic loading.” Harbor Engineering, 4, 7-12, 1990, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. and Z. Chen. “Model tests of laterally loaded piles in cohesive soils.” Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 12(5), 40-50, 1990, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “The lateral subgrade coefficient of soils.” The Ocean Engineering, 7(4), 59-67, 1989, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “Study of the horizontal vibration behavior of varied section pile.” Bridge Construction, 3, 39-43, 1989, in Chinese.

Conference Proceedings

• Zhang, L., F. Silva and R. Grismala. “Horizontal subgrade reaction coefficient of rock.” Soil and Rock America 2003, MIT, Cambridge, 2003.
• Silva, F. and Zhang, L. “Geoenvironmental Engineering:  Application of Geotechnical Fundamentals for Sustainable Development – State of the Practice.” Proceedings of the VXII Venezuelan Geotechnical Seminar, Caracas, Venezuela, 5 to 7 November 2002
• Zhang, L. and H. H. Einstein. “Estimating the deformation modulus of rock masses.” 4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock around the Rim, Seattle, Washington, 2000.
• Du, J. and Zhang, L. “Earthquake subsidence of soft soil in Shanghai.” Proceedings of ILT’92 Symposium on Problems of Lowland Development, Saga University, Japan, 1992.
• Zhu, L., Du, J., and Zhang, L. “Experimental study of cemented soil for improving the quality of refill of excavations.” Proceedings of 6th National Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Conference, Shanghai, 633-636, 1991, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L., J. Du and L. Zhu. “Study of parameters influencing the results of pile wave equation analysis.” Proceedings of the 3rd National Soil Dynamics Conference, Shanghai, 355-358, 1990, in Chinese.
• Zhang, L. “Horizontal vibration behavior of piles in layered soils.” Proceedings of the 3rd National Soil Dynamics Conference, Shanghai, 627-630, 1990, in Chinese.