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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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Comprehensive evaluation of asphalt mixtures incorporating BOFS aggregate using Kazakhstan pavement criteria and XGBoost optimization with Bayesian hyperparameter tuning
Nugmanova, A., Shon, C., Zhang, D. & Kim, J. R., Sept 26 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 541, 147882.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of Various Curing Conditions on Properties of Geopolymer Mixtures Containing Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS) Aggregates
Onopriyenko, Z., Shon, C. S., Zhang, D., Satyanaga, A. & Kim, J. R., Aug 2026, In: Buildings. 16, 15, 2982.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhanced Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian Particle-Laden Flows: Insights from the Carreau–Yasuda Model in Circular Tubes
Amangeldi, M., Wei, D., Perveen, A. & Zhang, D., Jan 2026, In: Polymers. 18, 1, 43.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmentally safe solid waste–derived dark ceramics with Mn3+/Mn4+ double-exchange for enhanced NIR reflectivity
Wang, J., An, C., Li, Q., Liu, B., Zhang, X., Zhang, D. & Zhang, S., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 14, 2, 120883.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In-plane cyclic responses and seismic assessments of unreinforced masonry walls retrofitted with engineered cementitious composites
Ogwumeh, C. M., Kuandyk, L., Zhang, D., Shon, C. S., Artyk, Z. & Kim, J., Jul 15 2026, In: Engineering Structures. 359, 122678.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review