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Research interests
- Seismic-Resistant Structures
- Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
- Soil-Foundation Interaction
- Energy Piles
- Structures Subjected to Blast Loading
- Structural Mechanics
Personal profile
Dr. Dichuan Zhang obtained his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona. Dr. Zhang’s research has focused on improving safety and reliability for reinforced concrete structures under extreme loads such as earthquakes and blast using state-of-art analytical and experimental integrated research methods. He has conducted thousands of analytical simulations for building structures using nonlinear dynamic methods and has been involved in several large-scale structural experiments including two shake table tests and one hybrid test.
Teaching
- Structural Design-Concrete
- Structures Design-Steel
- Finite Element Methods
- Structural Dynamic and Earthquake Engineering
- Behaviro and Design of Structural System
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Mechanics
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Research Collaboration with JSC Arcelormittal Temirtau
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Liquefaction potential assessment in Kazakhstan
Moon, S. (PI), Lee, E. (Co-PI), Zhussupbekov, A. (Co-PI), Khomyakov, V. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Hashash, Y. M. A. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Kim, B. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Ku, T. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Kim, J. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Satyanaga, A. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Zhang, D. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: CRP
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Seismic Assessments and Retrofits of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Almaty Using Locally Available Industry Byproducts
Zhang, D. (PI)
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: Government
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Development of a Seismic Design and Retrofitting Methodology for Flat Plate Structures using Lightweight Engineered Geopolymer Composites
Zhang, D. (PI), Kim, J. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Shon, C. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Lee, D. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: FDCRGP
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Converting Coal-burning and Steel-making Wastes to Green Construction Materials Using Geopolymer Technology and Mineral Carbonation Process
Shon, C. (PI), Zhang, D. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Kim, J. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Chung, C. W. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Kim, J. H. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: FDCRGP
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Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) with local site effects for existing and new structures in Kazakhstan
Moon, S. (PI), Silacheva, N. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Lee, E. (Co-PI), Zhang, D. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Zhussupbekov, A. (Co-PI), Hashash, Y. M. A. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Kim, B. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Ku, T. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Kim, J. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Satyanaga, A. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Kim, R. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/22 → 12/10/24
Project: CRP
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Can geopolymer mixture be a solution for utilizing waste glass and basic oxygen furnace slag as aggregates?
Manap, I., Galymzhankyzy, A., Omarova, Z., Ualiyev, D., Temirbekov, D., Shon, C. S., Zhang, D. & Kim, J. R., Jan 31 2025, In: E3S Web of Conferences. 612, 04001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Compressive Strength and Expansion Characteristics of BOFS-Based Geopolymer Mortar Under Different Curing Regimes
Onopriyenko, Z., Shon, C. S., Zhang, D. & Kim, J. R., 2025, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Manufacturing, Material and Metallurgical Engineering, ICMMME 2024. Agarwal, R. K. (ed.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 217-226 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Experimental study on seismic performance of unreinforced masonry walls retrofitted with low-strength engineered cementitious composites
Ogwumeh, C. M., Zhang, D., Shon, C. S., Lee, D. & Kim, J., Apr 2025, In: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering. 23, 6, p. 2647-2668 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovative Large-Scale Building Specimen Designs to Maximize Shake Table Testing Outcomes
Fleischman, R. B., Restrepo, J. I., Zhang, D. & Sause, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Performance-based approach to characterize external sulfate attack for reactive powder concrete
Bakhbergen, U., Shon, C.-S., Zhang, D., Kim, J. R. & Liu, J., Jun 2025, In: Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review