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Overview

Shilang Xu is affiliated with Zhejiang University in China and has contributed extensively to engineering research, specifically within civil and structural engineering and related subfields. Their main research areas include innovative concrete reinforcement materials, structural behavior of reinforced concrete, and concrete and cement materials research.

The scientist's work spans several subfields:

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Key research topics covered by Shilang Xu include:

  • Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
  • Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
  • Concrete and Cement Materials Research
  • Rock Mechanics and Modeling
  • Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
  • Concrete Corrosion and Durability
  • High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior

Xu has coauthored works frequently with several researchers, notably Qinghua Li with 86 shared publications, Jing-Zhong Tong with 22, Xing Yin with 22, Chaokun Hong with 13, and Haoxin Lai with 12. This indicates collaborative engagement in a variety of research projects within the engineering domain.

A number of publication venues are common platforms for Xu's research, including:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Engineering Structures
  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Cement and Concrete Composites
  • Journal of Building Engineering

Notable papers authored or coauthored by Shilang Xu are as follows:

  • "Modification of geopolymer with size controlled TiO2 nanoparticle for enhanced durability and catalytic dye degradation under UV light" (2020, Journal of Cleaner Production)
  • "Electromagnetic wave absorption of multifunctional cementitious composites incorporating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers and fly ash: Effects of microstructure and hydration" (2021, Cement and Concrete Research)
  • "RILEM Standard: testing methods for determination of the double-K criterion for crack propagation in concrete using wedge-splitting tests and three-point bending beam tests, recommendation of RILEM TC265-TDK" (2021, Materials and Structures)
  • "Utilizing bamboo biochar in cement mortar as a bio-modifier to improve the compressive strength and crack-resistance fracture ability" (2022, Construction and Building Materials)
  • "Contribution of steel fiber on the dynamic tensile properties of hybrid fiber ultra high toughness cementitious composites using Brazilian test" (2020, Construction and Building Materials)

The research emphasizes both material innovation and mechanical behavior under different conditions, which covers a broad range from material chemistry through structural applications. Xu's publications reflect a focus on durability, fracture mechanics, and composite materials in construction and civil engineering contexts.

Best Publications

  • Determination of double-K criterion for crack propagation in quasi-brittle fracture, Part II: Analytical evaluating and practical measuring methods for three-point bending notched beams

    Shilang Xu;H.W. Reinhardt

  • A strain-hardening cementitious composites with the tensile capacity up to 8%

    Kequan Yu;Yichao Wang;Jiangtao Yu;Shilang Xu

  • Determination of double-Determination of double-K criterion for crack propagation in quasi-brittle fracture Part I: experimental investigation of crack propagation

    Shilang Xu;Hans W. Reinhardt

  • Mechanical properties and microstructure of multi-walled carbon nanotube-reinforced cement paste

    Shilang Xu;Jintao Liu;Qinghua Li

  • A simplified method for determining double-K fracture parameters for three-point bending tests

    Shilang Xu;Hans W. Reinhardt

  • Determination of double-K criterion for crack propagation in quasi-brittle fracture, Part III: Compact tension specimens and wedge splitting specimens

    Shilang Xu;Hans W. Reinhardt

  • Basic mechanical properties of ultra-high ductility cementitious composites: From 40 MPa to 120 MPa

    Yao Ding;Jiang-tao Yu;Ke-Quan Yu;Shi-lang Xu

  • Influence of nanoparticles on fluidity and mechanical properties of cement mortar

    Jintao Liu;Qinghua Li;Shilang Xu

  • Bond Characteristics of Carbon, Alkali Resistant Glass, and Aramid Textiles in Mortar

    Shilang Xu;Markus Krüger;Hans Wolf Reinhardt;Joško Ožbolt

  • Crack Extension Resistance and Fracture Properties of Quasi-Brittle Softening Materials like Concrete Based on the Complete Process of Fracture

    Shilang Xu;Hans W. Reinhardt

  • Structural behaviors of ultra-high performance engineered cementitious composites (UHP-ECC) beams subjected to bending-experimental study

    Yao Ding;Ke-Quan Yu;Jiang-tao Yu;Shi-lang Xu

  • Tensile and flexural properties of ultra high toughness cemontious composite

    Hedong Li;Shilang Xu;Christopher K. Y. Leung

  • Determination of fracture parameters for crack propagation in concrete using an energy approach

    Shilang Xu;Xiufang Zhang

  • Compressive fatigue damage and failure mechanism of fiber reinforced cementitious material with high ductility

    Qinghua Li;Botao Huang;Shilang Xu;Baomin Zhou

  • Influence of steel fiber on dynamic compressive behavior of hybrid fiber ultra high toughness cementitious composites at different strain rates

    Qinghua Li;Xin Zhao;Shilang Xu;Xiang Gao

  • Strengthening of reinforced concrete structure using sprayable fiber-reinforced cementitious composites with high ductility

    Bo-Tao Huang;Qing-Hua Li;Shi-Lang Xu;Bin Zhou

  • Experimental investigation and analysis on flexural performance of functionally graded composite beam crack-controlled by ultrahigh toughness cementitious composites

    QingHua Li;ShiLang Xu

  • Crack extension resistance based on the cohesive force in concrete

    Hans W. Reinhardt;Shilang Xu

  • Modification of geopolymer with size controlled TiO2 nanoparticle for enhanced durability and catalytic dye degradation under UV light

    Moumita Maiti;Manas Sarkar;Soumen Maiti;Muhammad Akbar Malik;Muhammad Akbar Malik

  • Electromagnetic wave absorption of multifunctional cementitious composites incorporating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers and fly ash: Effects of microstructure and hydration

    Yinong Shen;Qinghua Li;Shilang Xu;Xin Liu

  • Multiple effects of nano-SiO2 and hybrid fibers on properties of high toughness fiber reinforced cementitious composites with high-volume fly ash

    Qinghua Li;Xiang Gao;Shilang Xu

  • A comparative study on five approaches to evaluate double-K fracture toughness parameters of concrete and size effect analysis

    Xiufang Zhang;Shilang Xu

  • Influence of the PVA fibers and SiO2 NPs on the structural properties of fly ash based sustainable geopolymer

    Shilang Xu;Muhammad Akbar Malik;Zhang Qi;BoTao Huang

Frequent Co-Authors

Qiang Zeng
Qiang Zeng Zhejiang University
Christopher K.Y. Leung
Christopher K.Y. Leung Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jian-Guo Dai
Jian-Guo Dai City University of Hong Kong
Genda Chen
Genda Chen Missouri University of Science and Technology
Farhad Aslani
Farhad Aslani University of Western Australia
Zongjin Li
Zongjin Li University of Macau
Hongtao Wang
Hongtao Wang Zhejiang University
Joško Ožbolt
Joško Ožbolt University of Stuttgart
Jianzhuang Xiao
Jianzhuang Xiao Tongji University

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