Dr. Kang Duan  PhD (HKU)，Professor

Qilu Young Scholar of Shandong University

Email：kang.duan@sdu.edu.cn; kangduan22@gmail.com

Research Interests

1. Energy-related Geomechanics (hydraulic fracturing; borehole stability; underground caverns)

2. Computational Geomechanics (DEM, CFD)

3. Micromechanics of Rock Failure

4. New Developments in Physical Model tests

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Geotechnical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (2016)

Master in Geotechnical Engineering, Shandong University (2012)

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Shandong University (2009)

Professional Experience

Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University (2018.09-current)

Senior Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

(2018.06-2018.09)

Research Fellow, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological

University Singapore (2016.11-2018.06)

Senior Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

(2016.09-2016.10)

Honors & Awards

2020 年

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award 2014-2015, The University of Hong Kong Ringo Yu Prize for Best PhD Thesis in Geotechnical Studies 2016, HKIE (Hong Kong

Institute of Engineering) Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals2020

32. Faizi S.A., Kwok, C.Y., Duan, K. (2020) The effects of intermediate principle stress on the mechanical behavior of transversely isotropic rocks: Insights from DEM simulations. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics

31. Zhang, Q., Liu, C., Duan, K., Zhang, Z. & Xiang, W. (2020). True three-dimensional geomechanical model tests for stability analysis of surrounding rock during the excavation of a deep underground laboratory. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 53(2), 517-537. (JCR Q1)

30. Zhang, Y., Zhang, Q.Y., Duan, K., Yu, G.Y., Jiao, Y.Y. (2020) Reliability analysis of deep underground research laboratory in Beishan for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Computers and Geotechnics 118, 103328. (JCR Q1)

29. Yang, W., Duan, K., Zhang, Q.Y., Jiao, Y.Y., Wang, S.G. (2020) In situ creep tests on the long‐term shear behaviors of a fault located at the dam foundation of Dagangshan hydropower station, China. Energy Sci Eng. 8:216–235

28. Luo, G., Yang, W., Bo, C., Zhang, L., Duan, K., Jing, W., Zhao, Y. (2020) Viscoelastic analysis of the creep characteristics of interlayered rock specimens under uniaxial compression. Mech Time-Depend Mater

27. Duan, K., Kwok, C.Y., Zhang, Q. & Shang, J.L. (2020). On the initiation, propagation and reorientation of simultaneously-induced multiple hydraulic fractures. Computers and Geotechnics. 117, 103226. (JCR Q1)

26. Kwok, C. Y., Duan, K.* & Pierce, M. (2020) Modeling hydraulic fracturing in jointed shale formation with the use of fully coupled discrete element method. Acta Geotechnica 15(1), 245-264. (JCR Q1)

2019 年

25. Duan, K., Li, Y.C., Wang, L., Zhao, G.F. & Wu, W. (2019). Dynamic responses and failure modes of stratified sedimentary rocks. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 122, 104060. (JCR Q1)

24. Shang, J., Jayasinghe, L. B., Xiao, F., Duan, K., Nie, W. & Zhao, Z. (2019). Three-dimensional DEM investigation of the fracture behaviour of thermally degraded rocks with consideration of material anisotropy. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics.104, 102330. (JCR Q1)

23. Liu, D., Zuo, J., Wang, J, Li, P., Duan, K., Zhang, D. & Guo, S. (2019). Bending failure mechanism and strengthening of concrete-filled steel tubular support. Engineering Structures. 198, 109449. (JCR Q1)

22. Huang, C., Yang, W.*, Duan, K.*, Fang, L., Wang, L. & Bo, C. (2019). Mechanical behaviors of the brittle rock-like specimens with multi-non-persistent joints under uniaxial compression. Construction and Building Materials, 220, 426-443. (JCR Q1)

21. Liu, D., Wang, F., Zhang, D. & Duan, K. (2019). Interfacial stresses of shield tunnel strengthened by a thin plate at inner surface. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 91, 103021. (JCR Q1)

20. Zhang, Q. Y., Ren, M. Y.*, Duan, K.*, Wang, W. S., Gao, Q., Lin, H. X., Xiang, W. & Jiao, Y. Y. (2019). Geo-mechanical model test on the collaborative bearing effect of rock-support system for deep tunnel in complicated rock strata. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 91, 103001. (JCR Q1)

19. Zhang, S., Wu, S. & Duan, K. (2019). Study on the deformation and strength characteristics of hard rock under true triaxial stress state using bonded-particle model. Computers and Geotechnics, 112, 1-16. (JCR Q1)

18. Yang, W., Luo, G., Duan, K., Jing, W., Zhang, L., Wang, S. & Zhao, Y. (2019). Development of a damage rheological model and its application in the analysis of

mechanical properties of jointed rock masses. Energy Science & Engineering. 7: 1016–1031.

17. Duan, K., Ji, Y.L., Xu, N. & Wu, W. (2019). Excavation-induced fault instability: Possible causes and implications for seismicity. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 92, 103041. (JCR Q1)

16. Duan, K., Ji, Y.L., Wu, W. & Kwok, C.Y. (2019). Unloading-induced failure of brittle rock and implications for excavation-induced strain burst. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 84, 495-506. (JCR Q1)

15. Zhang, Q.-Y., Zhang, Y.*, Duan, K.*, Liu, C.-C., Miao, Y.-S. & Wu, D. (2018). Large- scale geo-mechanical model tests for the stability assessment of deep underground complex under true-triaxial stress. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 83,577-591. (JCR Q1)

2018 年

14. Shang, J., Duan, K.*, Gui, Y., Handley, K. & Zhao, Z. (2018). Numerical investigation of the direct tensile behaviour of laminated and transversely isotropic rocks containing incipient bedding planes with different strengths. Computers and Geotechnics, 104, 373-388. (JCR Q1)

13. Li, W., Zhu, C., Yang, C., Duan, K. & Hu, W. (2018). Experimental and DEM investigations of temperature effect on pure and interbedded rock salt. Journal of

Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 56, 29-41. (JCR Q1)

12. Hu, W., Kwok, C., Duan, K. & Wang, T. (2018). Parametric study of the smooth‐joint contact model on the mechanical behavior of jointed rock. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 42(2), 358-376.

11. Duan, K., Wu, W. & Kwok, C. Y. (2018). Discrete element modelling of stress-induced instability of directional drilling boreholes in anisotropic rock. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 81, 55-67. (JCR Q1)

10. Duan, K., Kwok, C. Y., Wu, W. & Jing, L. (2018). DEM modeling of hydraulic fracturing in permeable rock: influence of viscosity, injection rate and in situ states. Acta Geotechnica. 13(5), 1187-1202. (JCR Q1)

2017 年

9. Zhang, Q. Y., Duan, K.*, Jiao, Y. Y. & Xiang, W. (2017). Physical model test and numerical simulation for the stability analysis of deep gas storage cavern group located in bedded rock salt formation. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 94, 43-54. (JCR Q1) (The most cited articles published since 2017)

8. Wu, W.*, Zhao, Z. & Duan, K.* (2017). Unloading-induced instability of a simulated granular fault and implications for excavation-induced seismicity. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 63, 154-161. (JCR Q1)

7. Liu, D., Huang, H., Zuo, J., Duan, K., Xue, Y. & Li, Y. (2017). Experimental and numerical study on short eccentric columns strengthened by textile-reinforced concrete under sustaining load. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 36(23), 1712-1726.

6. Zhang, Q., Duan, K.*, Xiang, W., Yuan, S. & Jiao, Y.-Y. (2017). Direct Tensile Test on Brittle Rocks with the Newly Developed Centering Apparatus. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 41(1), 92-102.

5. Duan, K., Kwok, C. Y., & Ma, X. (2017). DEM simulations of sandstone under true triaxial compressive tests. Acta Geotechnica, 12(3), 495-510. (JCR Q1)

2016 年

4. Duan, K., Kwok, C. Y. & Pierce, M. (2016). Discrete element method modeling of inherently anisotropic rocks under uniaxial compression loading. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 40(8), 1150-1183.

3. Duan, K. & Kwok, C. (2016). Evolution of stress‐induced borehole breakout in inherently anisotropic rock: Insights from discrete element modeling. Journal of

Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 121(4), 2361-2381. (JCR Q1)

2015 年

2. Duan, K., Kwok, C. Y. & Tham, L. G. (2015). Micromechanical analysis of the failure process of brittle rock. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 39(6), 618-634.

1. Duan, K. & Kwok, C. Y. (2015). Discrete element modeling of anisotropic rock under Brazilian test conditions. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 78(0), 46-56. (JCR Q1)