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Yong Li, PhD, PEng

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept

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Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept
Email
yong9@ualberta.ca
Phone
(780) 492-2722
Address
6-259 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering
9211 116 St
Edmonton AB
T6G 2H5

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

Structural Engineering Earthquake Engineering Structural Reliability & Risk Finite Element Probabilistic Structural Health Monitoring AI-assisted Structural Engineering Civil Structures (Bridges & Buildings) Energy Infrastructure (Pipelines & Wind Turbine)

About

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor (2023-), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • Assistant Professor(2017-2023), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2015-2016), University of California, San Diego, USA
  • Graduate Researcher (2009-2014), University of California, San Diego, USA
  • Graduate Researcher (2006-2009), Tsinghua Uninversity, Beijing, China

Education:

  • Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, USA
  • M.A., Applied Mathematics, University of California, San Diego, USA
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China

Research

Research Interest:

Dr. Li is fascinated in developing and applying (1) mechanics- and/or data-based models, and (2) probabilistic and machine learning methods to engineering risk/reliability problems in the field of structural engineering. This serves to assist decision-making in the process of probability-based design, retrofit, health monitoring, and maintenance of a wide range of structures (e.g., bridges, concrete/masonry/steel/timber buildings, pipelines, wind turbines, etc.) in the face of uncertainty. He is also interested in inverse engineering problems (e.g., structural design optimization, nonlinear system identification using field-recorded and experimental data). Specifically, his research interests include:

  • Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
  • Stochastic modeling of loads and hazards
  • Computational mechanics & finite element (FE) method
  • Structural deterioration or damage modeling
  • Structural reliability-based design
  • Probabilistic performance-based engineering (e.g., bridges, concrete/masonry/steel/timber buildings, pipelines)
  • Risk analysis and management (e.g., earthquake, ground movement, corrosion/crack threats)
  • Probabilistic structural health monitoring
  • Nonlinear system identification (FE model updating)
  • Bayesian parameter estimation
  • AI-assisted structural engineering

Journal Publications (google scholar):

  1. Zeng, B., Cheng, J., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Seismic Assessment of Reinforced Masonry Buildings with RC and Timber Diaphragms”, Engineering Structures (IF= 6.3) , (2026).
  2. Taraghi, P. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), Adeeb, S., “Physics-Informed Neural Network-based Reliability Analysis of Buried Pipelines Subjected to Permanent Ground Displacement”,Reliability Engineering & System Safety (IF= 9.2) , (2026).
  3. Savari, Li, Y., Alnefaie, K.,Sing, NSS., “State-of-the-art Machine Learning Advances in Reliability-based Design, Integrity Assessment, Inspection and Maintenance of Pipelines: A Systematic Review”, Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering (IF = 4.9) , (2026).
  4. Labib, A. , Zeng, B. , Cruz-Noguez, C., Li, Y., “Numerical Investigation of Masonry Walls Using Mega-Interlocking Concrete Blocks”, Modeling (IF = 1.5) , (2026).
  5. Zhang, X., Li, Y., Yoosel-Ghodsi, N., Leung, J.Y., Adeeb, S., “ANN and XFEM-DrivenPredictive Framework for Axial Crack Failure in Pipelines: Advancing beyond CorLAS”,Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice (IF = 1.8) , (2026).
  6. Liu, Z. , Li, X., Zhao, Z., Li, Y., Yan, S., “Understanding Rupture Front Transitions in Dry Frictional Interface”, Nonlinear Dynamics (IF = 6.0) , (2026).
  7. Li, M. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Physics-informed Temporal Convolutional Network with Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit for Rapid Prediction of Seismic Response Time-histories of Building Structures”, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (IF =10) , (2026).
  8. Huang, S., Liu, Z. , Li, Y., Liu, C., “Granular Boundary Layer Induces Drilling Nonlinearity”, Powder Technology (IF = 4.8) , (2026).
  9.  Abtahi, S. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Probabilistic Seismic Performance Assessment ofan RC Bridge Considering Corrosion-Affected Bond-Slip and Steel Bar Buckling”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (IF = 5.0) , (2025).
  10. Liu, J. , Wu, Z., Huang, L. , Cruz-Noguez, C., Li, Y., Alexander, J., and Tomlinson, D.,“Experimental Investigation on the Residual Shear Behavior of 28-Year-Old Decommissioned Prestressed Concrete Voided Slab Girders”, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering (IF = 3.848), (2025).
  11. Cai, T., Wang, X., Zhang, Z., and Li, Y. , “Failure Mechanism in TRM-Strengthened Damaged Concrete Based on Three-Dimensional Mesoscale Modeling”, Journal of Composites for Construction , (2025).
  12.  Pinto, F., Torres, C., Birrell, B., Fayaz, J., Li, Y. , and Astroza, R., “Probabilistic Characterization of Inherent and Epistemic Geotechnical Uncertainty in Soil Constitutive Models using Polynomial Chaos Expansion and Monotonic Drained Triaxial Tests”, Computers andGeotechnics (IF = 6.74) , (2025).
  13. Taraghi, P. , Li, Y.(corresponding author), Adeeb, S., “Application of Physics-informed Neural networks for Nonlinear analysis of Buried Steel Pipelines to Support Pipe Reinforcement against Ground Movement”, Computers and Geotechnics (IF = 6.74) , (2025).
  14. Birrell, B., Li, Y., and Astroza, R., “A Gaussian Process surrogate approach for analyzing parameter uncertainty in mechanics-based structural finite element models”, Engineering Structures (IF= 6.3) , (2025).
  15. Taraghi, P. , Li, Y.(corresponding author), Adeeb, S., “Prediction of ground movement-induced pipe responses considering variable PGD magnitudes using physics-informed neural networks and transfer learning”, Engineering Structures (IF = 6.4) , (2025).
  16. B. Zeng , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Estimating Mean and Variance of In-plane Load Resistance of Masonry Walls Using Inaccurate Design Code Models and Limited High-fidelity Data”, ASCE Journalof Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2025).
  17. Liu, J. , Alexander, J., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Gaussian Process Regression-based Model Error Diagnose and Quantification using Experimental Data of Prestressed Concrete Beams in Shear”, ASCE-ASME Journal of Uncertainty and Risk Analysis (IF = 1.723 ,(2025).
  18. Shen, Y. , Li, M. , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Surrogate-based calibration and prediction of hysteretic model parameters for steel beam-column bolted T-stub connections”, Journal of Building Engineering(IF = 5.318) , (2025).
  19.  Zamani, V. , Shaghayegh, A., Chen, Y., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Parameter-Input Estimation of RC Thermal Models of Buildings using Unscented Kalman Filter and Nonlinear Least Square Method”,Indoor and Built Environment (IF = 2.9) , (2025).
  20. Zeng, B. , Curz-Noguez, C., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Enhanced Prediction and Uncertainty Analysis for In-plane and Out-of-plane Resistance of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: a Multi-fidelity Approach”, ASCE-ASME Journal of Uncertainty and Risk Analysis (IF = 1.723) , (2024).
  21. B. Zeng , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “An Improved Method for Statistics Estimation of Out-of-plane LoadResistance of Masonry Walls using Design-code Models and Mechanics-based Finite Element Models”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2024).
  22. B. Zeng , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Numerical Investigation of Reinforced Masonry Walls under Bi-directionalLoading: In-plane Capacity Reduction due to Out-of-plane Loading”, ASCE Journal ofStructural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2024).
  23. Shen, Y. , Li, M. , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Bayesian optimization-based Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning: Application to predict maximum cyclic moment resistance of steel bolted T-stub connections”,Thin-Walled Structures (IF = 6.4) , (2024).
  24. Shen, Y. , Li, M. , Li, Y.(corresponding author), “A Reliable Cyclic Envelope Model for Partially-Restrained Steel Beam-column Bolted T-stub Connections based on Experimental Data”, Thin-Walled Structures (IF = 6.4) , (2024, Accepted).
  25. Zeng B., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “In-plane and Out-of-plane Behavior Interaction Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Newly Developed Load Capacity Interaction Curve”, Engineering Structures(IF = 4.471) , (2024).
  26. Liu, J. , Wu, Z., Huang, L. , Cruz-Noguez, C., Li, Y., Alexander, J., Tomlinson, D., “Experimental Investigation on the Residual Flexural Behavior of 28-year-old DecommissionedPrestressed Concrete Voided Slab Girders.”, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering (IF =3.848) , (2024).
  27. Metwally, Z. , Li, Y., Zeng, B. (corresponding author), “Finite Element-based ReliabilityAnalysis of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls under Eccentric Axial Loading Considering Slenderness Effects”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2024).
  28. Zeng, B., , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Formulation, implementation, and validation of a3D damage-plasticity cohesive-interface model with multi-yield surfaces for cyclic modeling ofmortar joints”, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2024).
  29. Alonso, A., Gonzalez, R., Elsayed, M., Banting, B., Guzman, M. Pettit, C., Li, Y., Tomlinson,D., Cruz- Noguez, C., “Experimental Testing of Tall-Slender Masonry Walls with Different Base Stiffnesses”, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2024).
  30. Zamani, V. , Shaghayegh, A., Li, Y., Chen, Y., “Heating and Cooling Supply Estimation to Control Buildings Temperature Using RC Thermal Model, Unscented Kalman Filter, and Nonlinear Least Square Method”, Building Services Engineering Research and Technology , (2024).
  31. Agbo, AS., Roy, K., Adeeb., S., Li, Y., “A Systematic Literature Review on PermanentGround Deformation Patterns Imposed on Buried Steel Pipelines”, Journal of Pipeline Scienceand Engineering , (2023).
  32. Liu, J. , Alexander, J., Q. Gu., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Finite Element-based Studyon Girder Behavior and Load-sharing of Shear-Connected Multi-girder Prestressed Concrete Bridges”, Journal of Bridge Engineering (IF = 3.848) , (2023).
  33. Zheng, Q. , I. Allouche, Qiu, W., Li, Y., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Fowler, M., Kainat, M., Adeeb,S., “Probabilistic Analysis of Pipelines Buried Through Geohazard-Prone Zones based on a Novel Approach”, ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice (IF = 1.916 ,(2023).
  34. B. Zeng , Li, Y., “Towards Performance-Based Design of Masonry Buildings: LiteratureReview”, Buildings (IF = 4.26) , (2023).
  35. Allouche, I., Zheng, Q. , Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., M. Fowler, , Li, Y., Adeeb, S., “Enhanced predictive method for pipeline strain demand subject to permanent ground displacements with internal pressure temperature: a finite difference approach”, Journal of Infrastructure Intelligence andResilience , (2023).
  36. Shen, Y , Tu, Y., Li, T., Li, Y., “Experimental and Numerical Study of Resistance of Multi-cell L-shaped Concrete-filled Steel Tubular Columns under Biaxial Eccentric CompressiveLoading”, Journal of Building Engineering (IF = 5.318) , (2023).
  37. Liu, J. , Alexander, J., S., Wang., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Gaussian Process Regression-based Load-carrying Capacity Models of Corroded Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders for Fast-screening and Reliability-based Evaluation ”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) ,(2023).
  38. Abtahi, S. , Liu, Z., Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Corrosion State Estimation for RC Structures Based on Bayesian Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating with Seismic Data”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (IF = 5.005) , (2023).
  39. Abtahi, S. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Efficient Modeling of Steel Bar Slippage Effectin Reinforced Concrete Structures using a New Element”, Computers and Structures (IF =4.87) , (2023).
  40. Li, Y., Zeng, B. , “A New Three-Dimensional Constitutive Material Model Developed for Masonry Joints considering Dilatancy Softening”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) ,(2023).
  41. Liu, J. , Alexander, J., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Probabilistic Error Assessment andCorrection of Design Code-based Shear Strength Prediction Models for Reliability Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Girders”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2023).
  42. Zheng, Q. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Fowler, M., Kainat, M., Adeeb,S., “A Finite Difference-based Approach for Strain Demand Prediction of Inelastic Pipes subjected to Permanent Ground Displacements”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2023).
  43. Abtahi, S. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Investigation of Corroded Bond-Slip Effects forCorroded RC Columns”, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2023).
  44. Lin, M., Li, Y., Cheng, R., Koduru, S.,Kainat, M., Zhang, X., Adeeb., S., , “Novel XFEM Variable Strain Damage Model for Predicting Fracture in Small-scale SENT and Full-scale Pipe Tests”, Engineering Fracture Mechanics (IF = 4.406) , (2022).
  45. Ismaiel, M., Gouda, M., Li, Y., Chen, Y., “Airtightness Evaluation of Canadian Dwelling sand Influencing Factors Based on Measured Data and Predictive Models”, Indoor and Built Environment (IF = 1.716) , (2022).
  46. Metwally, Z. , Zeng, B. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Probabilistic Behaviour and Variance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls considering Slenderness Effect”, ASCE-ASME Journal of Uncertainty and Risk Analysis (IF = 1.723) , (2022).
  47. Abtahi, S. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Bond-Slip Model Uncertainty Quantification and Effect on Nonlinear Behavior Simulations of Reinforced Concrete Columns”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2022).
  48. Liu, Z. , Abtahi, S. , Astroza, R., Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Test-informed Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating for a RC Bridge Column considering Bond-slip under a Sequence of Earthquake Motions”, Journal of Earthquake Engineering (IF = 3.994) , (2022).
  49. Agbo, AS., Roy, K., Adeeb., S., Li, Y., “Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurised Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines”, ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice (IF = 1.952) , (2022).
  50. Huang, L. , Liu, J. , Wu, Z., Tomlinson, D., Cruz-Noguez C., Alexander J., Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Finite Element-based Parametric and Forensic Analysis of Corrosion-induced Structural Deterioration in Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (IF = 1.38) , (2022).
  51. Attia, S., Mohareb, M., Martens, M., Ghodsi, N.Y., Li, Y., Adeeb, S., “Shell Finite ElementFormulation for Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Curved Thin-walled Pipes”, Thin-Walled Structures (IF = 4.442) , (2022).
  52. Huang, C., Li, Y., Gu, Q., Liu, J. , “Machine Learning-Based Hysteretic Restoring Force Models of Reinforced Concrete Columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) ,(2022).
  53. Abdelmoety, A.K., Li, Y., Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Adeeb, S., “Strain-Based Reliability Analysis of Dented Pipelines Using a Response Surface Method”, Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering , (2021).
  54. Liu, J. , Huang, L. , Wu, Z., Tomlinson, D., Cruz-Noguez C., Alexander J., Adeeb, S., Li, Y.(corresponding author), “Development of Enhanced Fiber Beam Element with Multi-axialMaterial Constitutive Models for Reinforced/Prestressed Concrete Girders”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2021).
  55. Attia, S., Mohareb, M., Martens, M., Ghodsi, N.Y., Li, Y., Adeeb, S., “Shell Finite Element Formulation for Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Straight Thin-walled Pipes”, Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics (IF = 2.985) , (2021).
  56. Zeng, B. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), Cruz Noguez, C., “Modeling and Parameter Im-portance Investigation for Simulating In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Behaviors of Unreinforced Masonry Walls”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2021).
  57. Bartaula, D. , Adeeb, S., Li, Y. (corresponding author), “Stochastic Filter-based Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction for Pipelines considering Unknown Model Parameters and Measurement Uncertainty”, Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering , (2021).
  58. Shalkamy, A., El-Basyouny, K., Li, Y., “Calibrating Safety-based Design Charts for Horizontal Curves using System Reliability Analysis and Multivariate Models”, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security (IF = 2.442) , (2021).
  59. Attia, S., Mohareb, M.E., Martens, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, Nader. Li, Y., Adeeb, S., “Numerical Assessment of Elbow Element Response Under Internal Pressure”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (IF = 1.215) , (2021).
  60. Abdollahi, A., Moghaddam, M.A., Monfared, S.A.H., Rashki, M., Li, Y., “Subset simulation method including fitness-based seed selection for reliability analysis”, Engineering with Computers (IF = 7.012) , (2021).
  61. Hou, G., Liu, Y., Wang, T., Song, T., Sun, M., Li, Y., Zheng, G., Shen, F., Chen, Y ,“Innovation Structure Combining Inter-story Isolation with Passive Cooling Effect for AP1000Nuclear Power Plants”, Engineering Computations (IF = 1.593) , (2021).
  62. Zheng, Q. , Abdelmoety, A.K., Li, Y. (corresponding author), Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi,N., Adeeb, S., “Reliability analysis of intact and defected pipes for internal pressure related limit states specified in CSA Z622:19”, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping(IF = 2.028) , (2021).
  63. Abdelmoety, A.K., Zheng, Q. , Li, Y. (corresponding author), Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N.,Adeeb, S., “Probability of failure associated with design and safety factors for intact andcorroded pipes under internal pressure”, ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice(IF = 1.952) , (2021).
  64. Sun, B.Y., Gu, Q., Zhang, P.Z., Li, Y. and Ou, J.P., “Efficient simulation of RC shear walls in high-rise buildings using a practical multi-cross-line-model”, Journal of Earthquake Engineering (IF = 3.994) , (2021).
  65. Zheng, Q. , Graf-Alexiou L., Li, Y. (corresponding author), Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N.,Adeeb, S., “Strain demand of elastic pipes subjected to permanent ground displacements using the finite difference method”, Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering , (2021).
  66. Okodi,A., Li, Y., Cheng, R., Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Adeeb, S., “Effect of Locationof Crack in Dent on Burst Pressure of Pipeline with Combined Dent and Crack Defects”,Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering , (2021).
  67. Elyasi,N., Shahzamanian, M.M., Lin, M., Westover, L., Li, Y., Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi,N., Adeeb, M., “Prediction of Tensile Strain Capacity for X52 Steel Pipeline Materials Usingthe Extended Finite Element Method”, Applied Mechanics , (2021).
  68. Chen, Y., Castiglione, J., Astroza, R., Li, Y., “Bayesian parameter estimation of resistor-capacitor models for building thermal dynamics”, Journal of Building Engineering (IF =5.318) , (2021).
  69. Li, Y., Castiglione, J., Astroza, R., Chen, Y., “Real-time thermal dynamic analysis of a house using RC models and joint state-parameter estimation”, Building and Environment (IF =4.82) , (2021).
  70. Agbo, S. Imanpour, A., Li, Y., Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Cheng, R., Adeeb, S., “Development of a tensile strain capacity predictive model for API 5L X42 Welded Vintage Pipelines”,Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (IF = 1.21) , (2020).
  71. Abdollahi, A., Moghaddam, M.A., Monfared, SAH., Rashki, M., Li, Y., “A Refined Subset Simulation for the Reliability Analysis Using the Subset Control Variate”, Structural Safety (IF = 5.047) , (2020).
  72. Guo, W., Du, Q., Huang, Z.,Gou, H., Xie, X., Li, Y., “An improved equivalent energy-based design procedure for seismic isolation system of simply supported bridge in China’s high-speed railway”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (IF = 3.718) , (2020).
  73. Liu, X., Zhang, H, Wu, K., Xia, M., Zheng, Q. , Li, Y., Ndubuaku, O., Adeeb, S., “Arefined analytical strain analysis method for offshore pipeline under strike-slip fault movement considering strain hardening effect of steel”, Ships and Offshore Structures (IF = 1.99) ,(2020).
  74. Okodi,A., Li, Y., Cheng, R., Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Adeeb, S., “Crack Propagation and Burst pressure of Pipeline with Restrained and Unrestrained Concentric Dent-crack defects using Extended finite element method ”, Applied Sciences , (2020).
  75. Agbo, S. Imanpour, A., Li, Y.,Kainat, M., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., Cheng, R., Adeeb, S., “Development of a Tensile Strain Capacity Predictive Model for API 5L X42 Welded Vintage Pipelines”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (IF = 1.21) , (2020).
  76. Su, L., Wan, H.P., Abtahi S. , Li, Y. and Ling, X.Z., “Dynamic Response of Soil-pile-structureSystem subjected to Lateral Spreading: Shaking Table Test and Parallel Finite Element Simulation”, Canadian Geotechnical Journal (IF = 3.725) , (2020).
  77. Astroza, R., Barrientos, B., Li, Y., Flores, E.S., and Liu, Z. , “Bayesian updating of complex nonlinear FE models with high-dimensional parameter space using heterogeneous measurements and a batch-recursive approach”, Engineering Structures (IF = 4.471) , (2020).
  78. Li, Y. and Conte, J.P., “Probabilistic evaluation of seismic isolation effects for a California High-Speed Rail Prototype Bridge”, Journal of Structural Engineering (IF = 3.225) , (2019).
  79. Ndubuakua, O., Li, Y. Cheng, R., Martens, M. and Adeeb, S. , “A semi-empirical modeling approach for predicting the deformational capacity of axially-compressed cylindrical shellsbased on a novel material stress-strain characterization method ”, Thin-Walled Structures (IF= 4.442) , (2019).
  80. Wang, Z., Chen, Y.X., Li, Y., “Development of RC model for thermal dynamic analysisof buildings through model structure simplification”, Energy and Buildings (IF = 5.879) ,(2019).
  81. Chen, L.K., He, W.L., Li, Q., Cao, D.F., Wang, K., Ling, L., Zhu, S.Y., Li, Y. and Luo,J.Z., “Assessment of the strengthening of existing benchmark monorail Railway Bridge: Acase study of a generic method for lateral reinforcement”, Journal of Structural Engineering International (IF = 0.924) , (2019).
  82. Su, L., Wan, H.P.,Bi, K.M., Li, Y., Ling, X.Z., Lu, J.C., Elgamal, A. and Arulmoli, A.K. ,“Seismic fragility analysis of pile-supported wharves with the influence of soil permeability”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (IF = 3.718) , (2019).
  83. Hou, G., Li, M., Hai, S., Song, T., Wu, L., Li, Y., Zheng, G., Shen, F., Chen, Y , “Innovative seismic resistant structure of shield building with base isolation and tuned-mass-damping for AP1000 nuclear power plants”, Engineering Computations (IF = 1.406) , (2019).
  84. Ghazizadeh, S., Cruz Noguez, C. and Li, Y., “Numerical study of hybrid GFRP-steel reinforced concrete shear walls and SFRC walls”, Engineering Structures (IF = 3.084) , (2019).
  85. Gu Q., Wang L., Li, Y. and Deng, X.W., “Multi-scale response sensitivity analysis based on direct differentiation method for concrete structures”, Composites Part B (IF = 6.864) ,(2019).
  86. Li, Y., Conte, J.P., Gill, P., “Probabilistic performance-based optimum seismic design of structures: illustration and validation”, Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences (IF= 0.815) , (2019).
  87. Koch, J., Driver, R., Li, Y. and Manarin, M. , “Evaluation of CSA S16-14 Asymmetry Parameter for Singly-symmetric Beams”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (IF = 0.95) ,(2019).
  88. Ghaneei M., Komeili A., Li, Y. Parent E., and Adeeb S. , “3D markerless asymmetry analysisin the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis”, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (IF =2.002 , (2018).
  89. Su, L., Wan, H.P., Li, Y., and Ling, X.Z., “Soil-pile-quay wall system with liquefaction-induced lateral spreading: experimental investigation, numerical simulation, and global sensitivityanalysis”, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (IF = 3.07) , (2018).
  90. Liu, XB, Zhang, H., Ndubuaku, O., Xia, M., Chen, Y., Cheng, JJ., Li, Y., Adeeb, S. , “Effectsof Stress-strain Characteristics on Local Buckling of X80 Pipe Subjected to Strike-Slip Fault Movement”, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology (IF = 0.925) , (2018).
  91. Li, Y. and Conte, J.P., “Probabilistic Performance-based Optimum Seismic Design of Seismic Isolation for California High-speed Rail Prototype Bridge”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (IF = 3.419) , (2018).
  92. Astroza, R., Ebrahimian, H., Li, Y., and Conte, J.P., “Bayesian Nonlinear Structural FE Model Updating for Damage Identification of Civil Structures Subjected to Unknown Inputs”,Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (IF = 5.005) 93, 661–687 (2017).
  93. Li, Y., Huang, S., Lin, C., Gu, Q., and Qiu, Z., “Response Sensitivity Analysis for Plastic Plane Problems based on Direct Differentiation Method”, Computers and Structures (IF =3.354) 182, 392–403 (2017).
  94. Gu, Q., Liu, Y., Li, Y.(corresponding author), and Lin, C., “Finite Element Response Sensitivity Analysis of Three-dimensional Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SFSI) Systems”, Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration (IF = 1.444) , (2017).
  95. Li, Y., Astroza, R., Conte, J.P., and Soto, P., “Nonlinear Finite Element Model Updating and Reconstruction of the Response of an Instrumented Isolated Bridge Subjected to the 2010 Maule Earthquake”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (IF = 3.419) , (2017).
  96. Li, Y., and Conte, J.P., “Effects of Seismic Isolation on the Seismic Response of a California High-Speed Rail Prototype Bridge with Soil-Structure and Track-Structure Interaction”, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (IF = 3.419) , July (2016).
  97. Li, Y., Conte, J.P.and and Barbato, M., “Influence of the Time-Varying Frequency Content in Earthquake Ground Motions on Seismic Response of Linear Elastic Systems”, EarthquakeEngineering and Structural Dynamics (IF = 3.419) , March (2016).

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

CIVE 295 Civil Engineering Analysis II (Winter 2021 - present)

CIVE 372 Structural Analysis I (Fall 2017 - present)

Graduate Courses

CIVE 660 Advanced Structural Analysis (Winter 2017 - present)

CIVE 661 Dynamics of Structures (Winter 2020)

CIVE 779 Structural Reliability (Winter 2018 - 2026)

CIVE 667 Reliability and Risk Analysis: Probabilistic Methods (Fall 2026 - )

Announcements

Like most faculty members, I am continuously seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and M.Sc. students. Candidates with strong interest in mechanics- and data-driven structural modeling and probabilistic analysis of buildings, bridges, pipelines, and related infrastructure systems are strongly encouraged to apply by emailing their CVs and transcripts.