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Professor Xiao-Ling Zhao

Title: Head of Department

Contact Information:

E-mail:Zhao.Xiao.Ling@eng.monash.edu.au
Phone:+61 3 9905 4972
Fax:+61 3 9905 4944
Room:117
Building:60
Campus:Clayton

Qualifications:

BE, ME, PhD, EMBA, FIEAust., MASCE, MSSRC, MISOPE, MIIFC

Research:

Research Interests:

Tubular Structures , Thin-Walled Structures , FRP Strengthening

Recent Projects:

  1. Fatigue of Thin-Walled Welded Tubular Connections
  2. Tubes (empty and void-filled) subjected to High Amplitude Dynamic Loading
  3. Fire Resistance of Tubular Columns Filled with High Performance High Strength Concrete
  4. Innovative Tubular Connections at Elevated Temperature
  5. Very High Strength (VHS) Steel Tubes
  6. FRP Strengthened Steel Structures
  7. Fatigue of Dragline Tubular Structures
  8. Thin-Walled Structures subjected to Impact and Blast Loading

Publications:

Selected Publications

Books:

  1. Zhao, X.L., Wilkinson, T., Hancock, G.J (2005), Cold-Formed Tubular Members and Connections, Elsevier Science Pty Ltd, Oxford, UK (ISBN 0080441017), translated into Chinese by Jiang, S.C and Zhao, X.L. (2007), published by China Architecture and Building Press

  2. Zhao, X.L., Herion, S., Packer, J.A., Puthli, R.S., Sedlacek, G., Weynand, K., Wardenier, J., Wingerde, A. van and Yeomans, N. (2001): CIDECT Design Guide for Circular and Rectangular Hollow Section Joints under Fatigue Loading, Verlag TUV Rheinland GmbH, Cologne, Germany (ISBN 3-8249-0565-5), Available in English, German, French and Spanish

  3. Zhao, X. L. and Packer, J.A. (2000): IIW Recommended Fatigue Design Procedure for Welded Hollow Section Joints, Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, UK (ISBN 1 85573 522 9)

  4. Zhao, X L. and Grzebieta, R.H.(2000): Structural Failure and Plasticity, Elsevier Science Pty Ltd, Oxford, UK, (ISBN 0 08 043875 X)

Special Issues in International Journals:

  1. Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (2002), Thin-Walled Structures, Vol.40, Number 2, Elsevier Science Ltd

  2. Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (2002), International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol.44, Number 6, Elsevier Science Ltd

  3. Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (2002), International Journal of Impact Engineering, Vol.27, Number 9, Elsevier Science Ltd

Selected Refereed Journal Papers

  1. Han L. H, Huang H. and Zhao X. L. (2009), Analytical Behaviour of Concrete-Filled Double Skin Steel Tubular (CFDST) Beam-Columns under Cyclic loading, Thin Walled Structures, in press, available online 29 January 2009
  2. Pang, N.L, X.L. Zhao, F.R. Mashiri and P. Dayawansa (2009), Full-size testing to determine stress concentration factors of dragline tubular joints, Engineering Structures, 31, pp.43-56
  3. Zhao, X.L. and R. Al-Mahaidi (2009), Web buckling of lightsteel beams strengthened with CFRP subjected to end-bearing forces, Thin-Walled Structures, in press, Available online 16 December 2008
  4. Liu, H.B., Zhigang Xiao, X.L. Zhao, Riadh Al-Mahaidi (2009), Prediction of fatigue life for CFRP-strengthened steel plates, Thin-Walled Structures, in press, Available online 13 December 2008
  5. Haedir, J., M.R. Bambach, X.-L. Zhao, R.H. Grzebieta (2009), Strength of circular hollow sections (CHS) tubular beams externally reinforced by carbon FRP sheets in pure bending, Thin-Walled Structures, in press, Available online 19 December 2008
  6. Fernando, D. , T. Yu, J.G. Teng, X.L. Zhao (2009), CFRP strengthening of rectangular steel tubes subjected to end bearing loads: Effect of adhesive properties and finite element modelling, Thin-Walled Structures, in press, Available online 9 January 2009
  7. Pang, N.L. and Zhao, X.L. (2009), Finite Element Analysis to Determine Stress Concentration Factors of Dragline Tubular Joints, Advances in Structural Engineering – An International Journal, accepted on 9 January 2009
  8. Liu, H.B., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Zhao, X.L. (2009), Experimental Study of Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour in Adhesively Reinforced Steel Structures, Composite Structures, accepted on 11 August 2008
  9. Zhao, X.L. and Packer, J.A. (2009), Tests and design of concrete-filled elliptical hollow section stub columns, Thin-Walled Structures, in press, Available online 25 December 2008
  10. Lu, H., Han, L.H. and Zhao, X.L. (2009), Analytical behaviour of circular concrete-filled thin-walled steel tubes subjected to bending, Thin-Walled Structures, 47(3), 346-358
  11. Han, L.H, Wang, W.D. and Zhao, X.L. Behaviour of steel beam to concrete-filled SHS column frames: Finite element model and verifications, Engineering Structures, accepted on 31 October 2007
  12. Xiao, Z.G., Yamada, K., Ya, S. and Zhao, X.L. Stress Analyses and Fatigue Evaluation of Rib-to-Deck Joints in Steel Orthotropic Decks, International Journal of Fatigue, 30(8): 1387-1397
  13. Elchalakani, M. and Zhao, X.L. (2008), Concrete-filled cold-formed circular steel tubes subjected to variable amplitude cyclic pure bending, Engineering Structures, 30(2), 287-299
  14. Ye, JH, Zhao, XL, Van Binh D, Al-Mahaidi, R. (2007), Plastic mechanism analysis of fabricated square and triangular sections under axial compression, Thin-Walled Structures, 45(2), 135-148
  15. Mashiri, F.R. and Zhao, X.L. (2007), Fatigue tests and design of thin CHS-plate T-joints under cyclic in-plane bending, Thin-Walled Structures, 45(4), 463-472
  16. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L., Hirt, M. and Nussbaumer, A. (2007), Size Effect of Welded Thin-Walled Tubular Joints, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 7(1), 101-127
    17. *Zhao, X.L. and Zhang, L. (2007), State of the Art Review on FRP Strengthened Steel Structures, Engineering Structures, 29(8), 1808-1823
  17. J.A. Packer, F.R. Mashiri, X.L. Zhao and S. Willibald, (2007), static and fatigue design of CHS-to-RHS welded connections using a branch conversion method, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 63(1), pp.82-95
  18. Ling, TW, Zhao, XL, Al-Mahaidi, R and Packer, JA. (2007), Investigation of shear lag failure in gusset-plate welded structural steel hollow section connections, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 63(3), 293-304
  19. Fawzia, S., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Zhao, X.L. (2007), Investigation into bond between CFRP and Steel Tubes, Construction and Building Materials, 21(4), 839-847
  20. Tong-Wei Ling, Xiao-Ling Zhao, Riadh Al-Mahaidi and Jeff Packer (2006), Investigation of block shear tear-out failure in gusset-plate welded structural steel hollow section connections, Engineering Structures, 29(4), 469-482
  21. Fawzia, S., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Zhao, X.L. (2006), Investigation into bond between CFRP and Steel Tubes, Construction and Building Materials, 21(4), 839-847
  22. J.A. Packer, F.R. Mashiri, X.L. Zhao and S. Willibald, (2007), static and fatigue design of CHS-to-RHS welded connections using a branch conversion method, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 63(1), pp.82-95
  23. Fawzia, S., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Zhao, X.L. (2006) Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of a Double Lap Shear Connection between Steel Plates and CFRP, Composite Structures, 75(1-4), 2006, pp. 156-162.
  24. N.L. Pang, X.L. Zhao, F.R. Mashiri, P. Dayawansa, J.W.H. Price (2006), Design of Welded Thick-walled Tubular Dragline Joints Using 2D Effective Notch Stress Method, International Journal of Steel Structures, 6(4), pp. 279-288
  25. Zhao, X.L., Ghojel, J., Grundy, P. and Han, L.H. (2006), Behaviour of Grouted Sleeve Connections at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-Walled Structures, 44(7), 751-758
  26. Zhao, X.L., Fernando, D. and Al-Mahaidi, R. (2006), CFRP Strengthened RHS Subjected to Transverse End Bearing Force, Engineering Structures, 28(11), pp.1555-1565
  27. Zhao, X.L. and Han, L.H. (2006), Double Skin Composite Construction, Progress in Structural Engineering and Materials, 8(3), pp. 93-102
  28. Lin-Hai Han, Hong Huang, Zhong Tao and X.L. Zhao (2006), Concrete-Filled Double Skin Steel Tubular (CFDST) Columns Subjected to Cyclic Bending, Engineering Structures, 29(12), pp.1698-1714
  29. Mohamed Elchalakani, Xiao-Ling Zhao, and Raphael Grzebieta (2006), Variable Amplitude Cyclic Pure Bending Tests to Determine Fully Ductile Section Slenderness limits for Cold-Formed CHS, Engineering Structures, 28(9), pp.1223-1235
  30. Tong, L.W., Zhao, X.L., Mashiri, F.R., Grundy, P. and Zheng, H.Z. (2006), Fatigue Behaviour of Welded Thin-Walled T-joints between Circular and Square Hollow Sections, International Journal of Steel Structures, 6(1), pp.37-44
  31. Fawzia, S., Zhao, X.L. and Al-Mahaidi, R. and Rizkalla, S. (2005), Bond Characteristics between CFRP and steel plates in double strap joints, Advanced Steel Construction - an International Journal, 1(2), 17-28
  32. Han, L.H., Yao, G.H. and Zhao, X.L. (2005), Tests and calculations for hollow structural steel (HSS) stub columns filled with self-consolidating concrete (SCC), Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 61(9), 1241-1269
  33. Rhodes, J., Zhao, X.L., Binh, D.V. and Al-Mahaidi, R.A. (2005), Rational design analysis of stub columns fabricated using very high strength circular steel tubes, Thin-Walled Structures, 43(3), 445-460
  34. Zhao, X.L., Binh, D.V., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Tao, Z. (2004), Stub column tests of fabricated square and triangular sections utilizing very high strength steel tubes, Journal of Constructional Steel Research., 60(11), 1637-1661
  35. Jiao, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2004), Tension Capacity of Very High Strength (VHS) Circular Steel Tubes after Welding, Advances in Structural Engineering - An International Journal, 7(4), 85-96
  36. Jiao, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2004), CFRP strengthened butt-welded very high strength (VHS) circular steel tubes, Thin-Walled Structures, 42(7), 963-978
  37. Tao, Z., Han, L.H. and Zhao, X.L. (2004), Behaviour of Concrete-Filled Double Skin (CHS inner and CHS outer) Steel Tubular Stub Columns and Beam-Columns, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 60(8), 1109-1256
  38. Jiang, T., Grzebieta, R.H. and Zhao, X.L. (2004), Predicting Impact Loads of a Car Crashing into a Concrete Roadside Safety Barrier, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 9(1): 45-63
  39. Zhao, X.L. (2003), Yield Line Mechanism Analysis of Steel Members and Connections, Progress in Structural Engineering and Materials, 5(4): 252-262
  40. Elchalakani, M., Zhao, X.L., and Grzebieta, R.H. (2003), Tests of Cold-Formed Circular Tubular Braces under Cyclic Axial Loading, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 129(4), 507-514
  41. Han L H, Zhao, X.L, Yang, Y.F. and Feng, J.B. (2003), Experimental Study and Calculation of Fire Resistance of Concrete-Filled Hollow Section Columns, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 129(3), 345-356
  42. Jiao, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2003), Imperfection, Residual Stress and Yield Slenderness Limit of Very High Strength (VHS) Circular Steel Tubes, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 59(2), 233-249
  43. Han, L. H, Xu, L. and Zhao, X.L. (2003), Tests and Analysis on the Temperature Field within Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes with or without Protection subjected to a Standard Fire, Advances in Structural Engineering - An International Journal, 6(2), 121-133
  44. Zhao, X.L, Taplin, G. and Alikhail, M. (2003), Connection Stiffness and Natural Frequency of DuraGal Lightweight Floor Systems, Structural Engineering and Mechanics - An International Journal, 15(3), 269-284
  45. Elchalakani, M., Zhao, X.L., and Grzebieta, R.H. (2002), Bending Tests to Determine Slenderness Limits for Cold-Formed Circular Hollow Sections, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 58 (11), 1407-1430
  46. Elchalakani, M, Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (2002), Plastic Mechanism Analysis of Circular Tubes under Pure Bending, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 44(6), 1117-1143
  47. Zhao, X.L., Grzebieta, R.H. and Lee, C. (2002): Void-Filled Cold-Formed Rectangular Hollow Section Braces subjected to Large Deformation Cyclic Axial Loading, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 128(6), 746-753
  48. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L. and Grundy, P. (2002): Fatigue Tests and Design of Thin Cold-Formed Square Hollow Section-to-Plate T Connections under In-Plane Bending, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 128 (1), 22-31
  49. Zhao, X.L., Grzebieta, R.H. and Elchalakani, M. (2002): Tests of Concrete-Filled Double Skin CHS Composite Stub Columns, Steel & Composite Structures - An International Journal, 2(2), 129-146
  50. Jiao, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2001): Material Ductility of Very High Strength (VHS) Circular Steel Tubes in Tension, Thin-Walled Structures, 39(11), 887-906
  51. Han, L.H., Zhao, X.L. and Tao, Z. (2001): Tests and Mechanics Model for Concrete Filled Stub Columns, Columns and Beam-Columns, Steel & Composite Structures, 1(1), 51-74
  52. Zhao, X. L. (2000): Deformation Limit and Ultimate Strength of Welded T-joints in Cold-Formed RHS Sections, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 53, 149-165
  53. Zhao, X.L. (2000): Section Capacity of Very High Strength (VHS) Circular Tubes under Compression, Thin-Walled Structures, 37 (3), 223-240
  54. Zhao, X.L. , Lim, P., Joseph, P. and Pi, Y.L.. (2000): Member Capacity of Columns with Semi-Rigid End Conditions in Oktalok Space Frames, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 10(1), 27-36
  55. Mashiri, F. R., Zhao, X.L. and Grundy, P. (2000): Crack Propagation of Welded Thin-Walled Joints using Boundary Element Method, Computational Mechanics, 26(2), 157-165
  56. Zhao, X.L., Al-Mahaidi, R. and K.P. Kiew (1999): Longitudinal Fillet Welds in Thin-Walled C450 RHS Members, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 125(8)
  57. Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (1999): Void-Filled SHS Beams subjected to Large Deformation Cyclic Bending, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 125(9),1020-1027
  58. Zhao, X.L. and Mahendran, M. (1998): Recent Innovation in Cold-Formed Tubular Structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol.46, Nos. 1-3, paper 228
  59. Zhao, X.L. and Hancock, G.J. (1995): Butt Welds and Transverse Fillet Welds in Thin Cold-Formed RHS Members. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 121(11), 1674-1682.
  60. Zhao, X.L. and Hancock, G.J. (1995): Longitudinal Fillet Welds in Thin Cold-Formed RHS Member. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 121(11), 1683-1690.
  61. Zhao, X.L., Hancock, G.J. and Trahair, N.S. (1995): Lateral Buckling Tests of Cold-Formed RHS Beams. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 121(9), 1323-1329.
  62. Zhao, X.L. and Hancock, G.J. (1993): Experimental Verification of the Theory of Plastic Moment Capacity of an Inclined Yield Line Under Axial Force. Thin-Walled Structures, 15(3), 209-233.
  63. Hancock, G.J. and Zhao, X.L. (1992): Research Into the Strength of Cold-Formed Tubular Sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 23, 55-72.

Selected Refereed Conference Papers

  1. Zhao, X.L. (2008), FRP Strengthening of Thin-Walled Structures, Gregory J Hancock Symposium, Sydney, June
  2. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L. and Dong, P. (2008), Approaches for fatigue design of tubular structures, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October, pp.153 – 162
  3. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L., (2008), Tests of welded cross-beams under fatigue loading, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October, pp.163-172
  4. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L., Dayawansa, D., Jiao, H. and Price, J. (2008), Cumulative Damage Analysis for Fatigue Life in Dragline Clusters, Fifth International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Brisbane, Australia, 2008
  5. Xiao, Z. G., Zhao, X. L. and Mashiri, F. R. (2008), Fatigue experiments on CFRP repaired welded thin-walled RHS-to-RHS cross-beam connections, 10th International Symposium on Structural Engineering for Young Experts, October 2008, Changsha, China
  6. Xiao, Z. G. and Zhao, X. L. (2008), Stress analysis of free spanning subsea pipelines with finite element method, 10th International Symposium on Structural Engineering for Young Experts, October 2008, Changsha, China
  7. M. Gu, L.W. Tong, X.L. Zhao & X.G. Lin (2008), Stress intensity factors of surface cracks in welded T-joints between CHS brace and concrete-filled CHS chord, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October
  8. L.W. Tong, C.Q.Sun, Y.Y. Chen, X.L. Zhao, B.Shen & C.B. Liu (2008), Experimental comparison in hot spot stress between CFCHS and CHS K-joints with gap, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October
  9. Zhao, X.L., Wardenier, J., Packer, J.A. and van der Vegte, G.J. (2008), New IIW (2008) Static Design Recommendations for Hollow Section Joints, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October
  10. Bai, T., Zhao, X.L. and Al-Mahaidi, R. (2008), Post Yielding Behaviour of CFRP Steel Adhesive Joints under Static and Cyclic Loading, Fifth International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Brisbane, June
  11. Jiao, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2008), Simulation of CFRP strengthened butt-welded Very High Strength (VHS) circular steel tubes in tension, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October
  12. van der Vegte, G.J., Wardenier, J., Zhao, X.L. and Packer, J.A. (2008), Evaluation of new CHS strength formulae to design strengths, 12th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Shanghai, China, October
  13. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L., Dayawansa, P., Pang, D., Jiao, H. and Price, J. (2007), Service Stresses and Implications for Fatigue Strength in Dragline Tubular Structures, 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Singapore, 5-7 December
  14. Xiao, Z.G. and Zhao, X.L. (2007), Frequency Analyses of Free Spanning Subsea Pipelines with Finite Element Method, 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Singapore, 5-7 December
  15. Lu, H., Zhao, X.L. and Han, L.H. (2007), Experimental Investigation on Fire Performance of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Filled Double Skin Tubular Columns, 5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Singapore, 5-7 December
  16. Jiang, S.C. and Zhao, X.L. (2007), Temperature Distribution in Grouted Sleeve Connections Subjected to Fire and Outdoor Environment, The 4th Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Sept. 2007
  17. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L., Pang, N.L., Dayawansa, P., Jiao, H., Chitty, G. and Proce, J. (2007), Understanding Services Stresses in Dragline Tubular Structures, The 4th Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Sept. 2007
  18. Mashiri, F.R., Zhao, X.L. (2007), S-N Curves for Thin-CHS-CHS T-joints under In-Plane Bending using the Hot-Spot Stress Method, The 4th Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Sept. 2007
  19. Jama H., Michael B., Grzebieta R., Zhao X.-L., and Nurick, G.N. Failure Modes of Clamped Long Span Square Steel Tubes subjected to Blast Loads, The 4th Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Sept. 2007
  20. Jama H., Nurick G., Bambach M., Grzebieta R. & Zhao X-L. (2006), "Failure Modes and Thresholds of Square Tubular Steel Beams Subjected to Blast Loads" in the 2nd International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures, Singapore, 13th -15th Nov 2006
  21. Jama H., Bambach M., Grzebieta R. & Zhao X-L.(2006), "Numerical modelling of Simply Supported Square Tubular Beams Subjected to a Uniform Blast Load", in 19th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Christchurch, New Zealand, 29th Nov - 1st Dec 2006
  22. Jama, Hussein, Michael Bambach, Raphael Grzebieta and Xiao Ling Zhao (2006), Flexural Response of Square Tubular Steel Beams Strengthened with CFRP Subjected to Impact Loads, 8th International Conference on Steel, Space & Composite Structures, 15th � 17th May 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  23. Mashiri, F.R. and X.L. Zhao (2006), Welded thin-walled RHS-to-RHS cross-beams under cyclic bending, 11th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Quebec, Canada, 31 August � 2 September
  24. Martinez-Saucedo, G., J. A. Packer, S. Willibald, & X.L. Zhao (2006), Finite element analysis of slotted end tubular connections, 11th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Quebec, Canada, 31 August � 2 September
  25. Seica,, M.V., J.A. Packer, P. Guevara Ramirez, S.A.H. Bell, & X.-L. Zhao (2006), Rehabilitation of tubular members with carbon fibre reinforced polymers, 11th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Quebec, Canada, 31 August � 2 September
  26. Lu,, H., X. L. Zhao and L. H. Han, (2006), Fire resistance of SCC filled square steel hollow sections, 11th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Quebec, Canada, 31 August � 2 September
  27. Al-Shawaf, Ahmed, Riadh Al-Mahaidi and Xiao-Ling Zhao (2006), Study on bond characteristics of CFRP/steel double-lap shear joints at subzero temperature exposure, Third International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2006), December 13-15 2006, Miami, Florida, USA
  28. Liu, H.B., Zhao, X.L. and Al-Mahaidi, R. (2006), fatigue crack growth simulation for CFRP Bonded Steel plates using boundary element method, Third International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2006), December 13-15 2006, Miami, Florida, USA
  29. Haedir, J., Bambach, M.R., Zhao, X.L. and Grzebieta, R.H. (2006), Bending strength of CFRP-Strengthened circular hollow steel sections, Third International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2006), December 13-15 2006, Miami, Florida, USA
  30. Liu, H.B., Zhao, X.L. and Al-Mahaidi, R. (2005), The Effect of Fatigue Loading on Bond Strength of CFRP Bonded Steel Plate Joints, International Symposium on Bond Behaviour of FRP in Structures, Hong Kong, 7-9 December 2005
  31. Mashiri, F.R. and Zhao, X.L. (2005), Fatigue Behaviour of Welded Thin-Walled RHS-to-Angle Cross-Beam Connections under Bending, Australian Structural Engineering Conference, Newcastle September 11 � 14, 2005
  32. Pang, N.L., Zhao, X.L., Mashiri, F. R., Dayawansa, P. and Price, J.W.H. (2005), Fatigue Design of Welded Thick-Walled Tubular Dragline Joints, Australian Structural Engineering Conference, Newcastle September 11 � 14, 2005
  33. Al-Shawaf, A., Al-Mahaidi, R. and Zhao, X.L. (2005), Tensile Properties of CFRP laminates at Subzero Temperatures, Australian Structural Engineering Conference, Newcastle September 11 � 14, 2005
  34. Zhao, X.L. (2005), Status of IIW Static Recommendations for Welded Tubular Joints, 2005 ISOPE (International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering) Conference, Seoul, June
  35. Liu, H.B., X.L Zhao, Al-Mahaidi, R. and Rizkalla, S. (2005), Analytical Bond Models Between Steel and Normal Modulus CFRP, 4th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Shanghai, June 2005
  36. Zhao, X.L. and Jiao, H. (2004), Recent Research and Development in Thin-Walled High Strength Tubes, International Workshop on Recent Advances and Trends in Thin-Walled Structures Technology, Loughborough, UK, June
  37. Mashiri, F.R and Zhao, X.L. (2004), Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation in Thin CHS-CHS T-Joints under In-Plane Bending, 4th International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Loughborough, UK, June
  38. Dayawansa, P., Chitty, G., Kerezsi, B., Price, J.W.H., Bartosiewicz, H. and Zhao, X.L. (2004), The cracking of clusters in mining dragline booms: Causes and responses, International Conference on Failure Analysis and Maintenance Technologies, Brisbane, April
  39. Dale, K., Grundy, P. and Zhao, X.L. (2003), Testing of flattened-end tube stubs, 10th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Madrid, Spain, September, 189-196
  40. Han, L.H. and Zhao, X.L. (2003), Recent Developments In Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Structures In China, International Conference on Advances in Structures, Sydney, June, 907-913
  41. Zhao, X.L., Grundy, P. and Lee, Y.T (2002), Grout Sleeve Connection under Large Deformation Cyclic Loading, Proceeding of 2002 ISOPE Conference, Volume IV, Kitakyushu, Japan, May
  42. Zhao, X.L., Grundy, P. and Han, L.H. (2001): Behaviour of Grouted Sleeve Connection at Elevated Temperature, 9th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Germnay, April, 453-460.
  43. Zhao, X.L., Grundy, P, Munch, C. and Mashiri, F.R. (2001): Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation in Thin SHS-to-SHS T-joints, 9th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Germnay, April, 269-276
  44. Dale, K., Grundy, P. and Zhao, X.L. (2000): Shakedown Analysis of CHS T-Joints, 10th ISOPE Conference, Seattle, USA, June
  45. Patterson, N.L., Zhao, X.L., Wong, B., Ghojel, J. and Grundy, P. (1999): Elevated Temperature Testing of Composite Columns, Second International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Hong Kong, December, 1047-1054
  46. Alikhail, M., Zhao, X.L., Koss, L., Grundy, P., Dagg, H. and Shield, A. (1998): High Strength Steel RHS, Domestic Flooring System, in Tubular Structures VIII, Choo and van der Vegte (eds), Balkema, Rotterdam, 625-634
  47. Kiew, K.P. , Al-Mahaidi and Zhao, X.L. (1997): Theoretical Analysis of the Longitudinal Welds in Cold-Formed RHS Members using FEM. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Application of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Malaysia, June
  48. Zhao, X.L. and Kiew, K.P. (1996): Deformation Design of Cold-Formed RHS Steel Beams. Proceedings of the 13th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, October 1996.
  49. Hancock, G.J., Sully, R.M. and Zhao, X.L. (1994): Hollow Flange Beams and RHS Sections under Combined Bending and Bearing. In: Tubular Structures VI, Eds. Grundy, P., Holgate, A. and Wong B. (Rotterdam: Balkema), 47-54.
  50. Zhao, X.L. and Hancock, G.J. (1993): Plastic Mechanism Analysis of T-Joints in RHS Under Combined Actions. In: Tubular Structures V, Eds.Coutie, M.G. and Davies, G. (London: E &FN Spon), 345-352.

Short Resume:

Qualifications

  • EMBA, AGSM, The University of NSW and The University of Sydney, 2008
  • PhD, The University of Sydney, 1993
  • M.E., Shanghai JiaoTong University, 1987
  • B.E., Shanghai JiaoTong University, 1984

Appointment History

  • Chair of Structural Engineering, Monash University, from November 2001
  • Senior Lecturer, Monash University, January 1998 to October 2001
  • Lecturer, Monash University, January 1996 to December 1997
  • Assistant Lecturer, Monash University, December 1994 to December 1995
  • ARC Research Associate, The University of Sydney, October 1992 to December 1994

Awards and Honours

  • 2008 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research - Postgraduate Supervision (Special Commendation)
  • 2007 ChangJiang Professor, TongJi University, China
  • 2005 H.K. Cheng Structural Engineering Fellowship, Hong Kong
  • 2005 Visiting Professorship, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
  • 2001 JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Invitation Fellowship (long-term)
  • 2000 Honorary Professor, FuZhou University, P.R. China
  • 1998 Adjunct Professor, Harbin University of Civil Engineering & Architecture, P.R.China
  • 1997 Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, Germany
  • 1996 Included in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 3rd Edition, USA
  • 1995 Engineering Excellence Award, The Institution of Engineers, Australia, Sydney Division

Research Grants

  • Including 7 ARC (Australian Research Council) Large/Discovery Grants, 4 ARC Linkage Grants, one ARC Linkage Infrastructure Grant, two ARC Linkage International Awards Grants, one Monash University SMURF2 grant for existing research strength and 2 CIDECT funds.

International Technical Committees

  • Member, Editorial Board for Thin-Walled Structures published by Elsevier
  • Member, Editorial Board for International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics published by World Scientific
  • Member, Editorial Board for Advanced Steel Construction � An International Journal
  • Member, Editorial Board for Steel Construction, China
  • Member, CIDECT (International Committee for the Development and Study of Tubular Structures) project working groups
  • Australian Delegate, IIW (International Institute of Welding) Commission XV
  • Chairman, IIW SubCommission XV-E on Tubular Structures
  • Chairman, IIFC (International Institute of FRP in Construction) working group on FRP Strengthened Metallic Structures
  • Member, IIW Commission XIII on Fatigue
  • Chairman, Australian/New Zealand Standards Committee CS/23 (1998 to 2002)