Zhou Wanhuan, Hannah  周萬歡 Assistant Professor

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong (2008)
• Master in Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, China (2005)
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, China (2002)

B.Sc. Courses

• Mechanics I (CIVL110)
• Soil Mechanics I (CIVL351)
• Selected Topics in Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL448)
• Foundation Engineering (CIVL455)
• Application of Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL456)
• Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEEB122)
• Statics (CEEB121)

M.Sc. Courses

• Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (IMSC015)

Research Interests

• Soil mechanics
• Numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering
• Soil nailing
• Geotechnical laboratory testing
• Ground improvement

Recent Research Projects (Since 2002 - present)

• MYRG Project:  “Mechanical Behavior of Soil-Structure Interface in Unsaturated Soils”, Funded by the Research Committee of University of Macau, PI: Wan-Huan Zhou, Duration: June 2012 – May 2015, Budget: MOP 588,000, Ongoing.
• MYRG Project: “Hydraulic Conductivity and Correlations of Completely Decomposed Granite Soil”, Funded by The Research Committee of University of Macau, PI: Wan-Huan Zhou, Co-PI: Ka-Veng Yuen, Duration: June 2011 – May 2014, Budget: MOP 1,302,000, Ongoing.
• SRF Project: “Study on the Post-installation Stress of Grouted Soil Nails”, Funded by The Research Committee of University of Macau, PI: Zhou Wan-Huan, Duration: January 2010 - June 2011, Budget: MOP 100,000. Completed.

Journal Papers (Since 2002 - present)

1. 周万欢，赵林爽. (2013). 复杂初始和边界条件对一维非饱和土固结的影响. 岩土工程学报，增刊，已接收.
   Zhou W.H. and Zhao L.S. 2013. Influence of different initial and boundary conditions to one dimensional consolidation of unsaturated soil. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. n Supp. accepted.
2. Hong C.Y., Yin J.H., Pei H.F. and Zhou W.H. (2013) Experimental Study on the Pullout Resistance of Pressure Grouted Soil Nails in the Field, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, In press.
3. Zhou W.H., Yuen K.-V., Tan F. (2012). Estimation of Maximum Pullout Shear Stress of Grouted Soil Nails Using Bayesian Probabilistic Approach. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE. In press.
4. Zhou Wan-Huan, Chen Ren-Peng, Zhao Lin-Shuang, Xu Zheng-Zhong, Chen Yun-Min. (2012) “A semi-analytical method for the analysis of pile-supported embankments”.  J Zhejiang Univ-Sci A (Applied Physics & Engineering), Vol.13 No.11, 888-894. [doi=10.1631/jzus.A12ISGT4]
5. Yin J.H., Hong C.Y., and Zhou W.H. (2012). Simplified Analytical Method for Calculating the Maximum Shear Stress of Nail‐Soil Interface. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, 12(3), 309–317. 
6. Hong C.Y., Yin J.H., Zhou W.H. and Pei H.F. (2012) Analytical Study on Progressive Pullout Behavior of a Soil Nail. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 138(4), pp. 500-507.
7. 周万欢, 殷建华. (2011) 上覆压力和剪胀作用下土钉抗拔的有限元模拟, 岩土力学. Vol. 32 (增刊1), 691-696. 2011.4.
   Zhou W.H., Yin J. H. (2011) Finite element modeling soil nail pullout behavior and effects of overburden pressure and dilation. Rock and Soil Mechanics. Vol. 32, n Supp. 1: 691-696. April 2011, Language: Chinese.
8. Zhou W.H., Yin J.H. and Hong C.Y. (2011) Finite Element Modelling of Pullout Testing on a Soil Nail in a Pullout Box Under Different Overburden and Grouting Pressures. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 557-567.
9. Yin J.H., Zhou W.H., Kumruzzaman M. (2011). A Rigid-Flexible Boundary True Triaxial Apparatus for Testing Soils in a Three-Dimensional Stress State. ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal. Vol. 34 No. 3. pp. 1-8,
10. Su L.J., Yin J.H., and Zhou W.H. (2010). Influences of Overburden Pressure and Soil Dilation on Soil Nail Pull-out Resistance. Computers and Geotechnics. 37(4): 555–564.
11. 殷建华,周万欢,郑俊文,Md.Kumruzzaman. (2010). 新型混合边界真三轴仪加载装置及岩土材料试验结果. 岩土工程学报, 32(4): 1-7.
    Yin J.H., Zhou W.H., Cheng C.M., and Kumruzzaman M. (2010). A New Mixed Boundary True Triaxial Loading Device for Testing Study of the 3-D Stress-Strain-Strength Behaviour of Geomaterials. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 32(4): 1-7. (in Chinese).
12. Hong C.Y., Yin J.H., Jin W., Wang C., Zhou W.H. and Zhu H.H. (2010). Comparative Study on the Elongation Measurement of a Soil Nail Using Optical Lower Coherence Interferometry Method and FBG Method. Advances in Structural Engineering. Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 309-319.
13. Yin J.H., Cheng C.M., Kumruzzaman M., and Zhou W.H. (2010). New Mixed Boundary, True Triaxial Loading Device for Testing Three-Dimensional Stress-Strain-Strength Behaviour of Geomaterials, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 47(1): 1–15.
14. Yin J.H. and Zhou W.H. (2009). Influence of Grouting Pressure and Overburden Stress on the Interface Resistance of a Soil Nail. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 135(9): 1198-1208. September, 2009.
15. Chen R.P., Zhou W.H., and Chen Y.M. (2009). Influences of Soil Consolidation and Pile Load on the Development of Negative Skin Friction of a Pile. Computers and Geotechnics. 36(8): 1265-1271.Octorber, 2009.
16. Zhou W.H. and Yin J.H. (2009). Reply to "Discussion of a simple mathematical model for soil nail and soil interaction analysis” Computers and Geotechnics 35 (2008) 479-488. Computers and Geotechnics. 36(4): 688. May, 2009.
17. Zhou W.H. and Yin J.H. (2008). A Simple Mathematical Model for Soil Nail and Soil Interaction Analysis. Computers and Geotechnics. 35(3): 479-488.
18. Chen R.P., Zhou W.H., Cao W.P., and Chen Y.M. (2007). Improved Hyperbolic Model of Load-Transfer for Pile-Soil Interface and Its Application in Study of Negative Friction of Single Piles Considering Time Effect. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 29(6): 824-830.  
19. 陈仁朋, 周万欢, 曹卫平, 陈云敏. (2007) 改进的桩土界面荷载传递双曲线模型及其在单桩负摩阻力时间效应研究中的应用, 岩土工程学报, 第29卷第6期, 824-830.
20. Chen R.P., Zhou W.H., Wang H.Z., and Chen Y.M. (2005). One-Dimensional Nonlinear Consolidation of Multi-Layered Soil by Differential Quadrature Method. Computers and Geotechnics. 32(5): 358–369.
21. 陈仁朋, 周万欢, 王宏志, 陈云敏, (2005) 用DQM求解成层地基一维非线性固结问题, 计算力学学报, 第22卷第3期, 310-315.
    Chen R.P., Zhou W.H., Wang H.Z., Chen Y.M. (2005) Study on One-Dimensional Nonlinear Consolidation of Multi-Layered Soil Using Differential Quadrature Method. Chinese Journal of Computational Mechanics. 22(3). 310-315. (In Chinese)
22. 王宏志, 陈仁朋, 周万欢, 陈云敏, (2004) 双层地基一维非线性固结的DQM解, 水利学报, 2004年第4期, 8-14.
    Wang H.Z., Chen R.P., Zhou W.H., Chen Y.M. (2004) Computation of 1-D Nonlinear Consolidation in Double-Layer Foundation by Using Differential Quadrature Method. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 2004(4): 8-14.

Conference Papers (Since 2002 - present)

1. Zhou W.H., Tan F. and Yuen K.V. (2013). "The Modified Fredlund And Xing Equation For The Soil-Water Characteristic Curve", 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical & Inaugural AGSSEA Conference, 29 - 31 May 2013, Singapore, accepted for publication.
2. Zhou W.H. and Tu S. (2013). "Vertical Drain Consolidation Of Unsaturated Soils With Different Permeability Coefficients". 18th Southeast Asian Geotechnical & Inaugural AGSSEA Conference, 29 - 31 May 2013, Singapore, accepted for publication.
3. Zhou W.H. and Mei G.X. (2012) “Experimental Study on Vacuum Preloading with Combination of Fill Surcharge”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ground Improvement and Ground Control: Transportation Infrastructure Development and Natural Hazards Mitigation, ICGI 2012, 30 Oct. – 2 Nov. 2012, University of Wollongong, Australia, B. Indraratna, C. Rujikiatkamjorn and J S Vinod (editors). vol. 1: 337-382.
4. Zhou Wan-Huan, Zhao Lin-Shuang, Chen Ren-Peng, Xu Zheng-Zhong, Chen Yun-Min. (2012) “A semi-analytical method for the analysis of pile-supported embankments”. International Symposium on Geotechnical Engineering for High-speed Transportation Infrastructure (IS-GeoTrans 2012), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, October 26 to 28, 2012.
5. Zhou Wan-Huan, Tu Shuai, “Unsaturated Consolidation in a Sand Drain Foundation by Differential Quadrature Method”, Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, Volume 5, 2012, Pages 52-57, ISSN 1878-5220, 10.1016/j.proeps.2012.01.009. 2012 International Conference on Structural Computation and Geotechnical Mechanics, March 24-25, 2012, Kunming, China.
6. Zhou W.H., Tan F. and Yuen K.V. (2011) “Estimation of Pullout Resistance of Grouted Soil Nails Using Bayesian Probabilistic Approach.” Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Challenges and Solutions, Proceedings of the 14th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Hong Kong, China, 23–27 May 2011.
7. Zhang M.S., Zhou W.H., Yuen K.V. and Wang S.H. (2011) “Progressive Failure and Collapse of Jointed Rock Mass Using Discrete Element Method.” Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Challenges and Solutions, Proceedings of the 14th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Hong Kong, China, 23–27 May 2011.
8. Yin J.H., Zhou W.H., and Hong C. Y. (2010) Pullout resistance of a soil nail in a completely decomposed granite soil under different overburden stresses and grouting pressures. In: Proceedings of the 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 6th Canadian Permafrost Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September 12-16, 2010, pp.862-870.
9. Zhou W.H., Yin J.H., and Hong C.Y. (2010) Effects of Overburden Stress and Grouting Pressure on Soil Nail Pullout Resistance, The Seventeenth Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference (17SEAGC), Taipei, Taiwan, May 10-13, 2010, pp.248-251.
10. Hong C.Y., Yin J.H., Pei H.F., Xu E.M., and Zhou W.H. (2010) Study on Cement Grout Quality of Model Soil Nails Measured Using Long Gage FBG Sensing Technology, The 17th Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference (17SEAGC), Taipei, Taiwan, May 10-13, 2010, pp. 237-240.
11. Zhu H.H., Yin J.H., Jin W., and Zhou W.H. (2008). The Monitoring of Soil Nail Pull-Out Tests by Optical Fiber Sensors. 2nd Faculty Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Construction and Land Use, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2008, pp.25-34.
12. Yin J.H., Zhou W.H., Kumruzzaman M., and Cheng C.M. (2008). Rigid Sliding Plate and Flexible Boundary Loading Device for True Triaxial Testing and 3-D True Triaxial Testing Results of Geomaterials. The 25th China National Symposium on Geotechnical Testing. Hangzhou, China. October 24-26, 2008: 43-50.
13. Zhou W.H. and Yin J.H. (2007). Study on the Effect of Soil Dilation and Overburden Pressure on The Soil Nail Pull-out Resistance by Numerical Modelling. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Constitutive Modelling – Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and Application. Hong Kong, Jan 12-13, 2007: 334-341.
14. Yin J.H., Kumruzzaman M., Cheng C.M. and Zhou W.H. (2007) An Innovative True Triaxial Loading Device and Test Results. Proceedings of the 10th National Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Chong Qing, November. 1-4, 2007: 260-264.
    殷建华, . Kumruzzaman, 郑俊文, 周万欢. (2007) 创新的土力学真三轴加载装置和真三轴试验与结果, 中国土木工程学会第十届土力学及岩土工程学术会议, 中国, 重庆, 2007年11月1日至4日, 260-264.
15. Yin J.H., Kumruzzaman M., and Zhou W.H. (2007). Advanced and Specialized Laboratory Facilities for Soil Testing – The State of The Art. New Frontiers in Chinese and Japanese Geotechniques. Proceedings of the 3rd Sino-Japan Geotechnical Symposium, Chongqing, China, November 4-7, 2007: 21-29.
16. Zhou W.H., Yin J.H., Zhu H.H. and Hong C.Y. (2007). Study on The Effects of Grouting Pressure and Overburden Pressure on The Pullout Resistance of Soil Nails. The Proceedings of 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 8th joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. October 21-24, 2007: 985-990.
17. Zhu H.H., Yin J.H., Jin W., and Zhou W.H. (2007). Soil Nail Monitoring Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors During Pullout Tests. The Proceedings of 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 8th joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. October 21-24, 2007: 821- 828.
18. Yin J.H., Kumruzzaman M. and Zhou W.H. (2007). Laboratory Facilities for Measuring the Stress-Strain-Strength Behavior of Soils – The State of The Art.  In Dong S.L., ed., Proceedings of the Fourth Cross-Strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Hangzhou, China, April 24-26 2007, Zhejiang University Press, 187-201. (Keynote Paper).
19. Zhou W.H. and Yin. J.H. (2006). A Simplified Model for A Grouted Soil Nail and Soil Interaction. Proceedings of 1st Faculty Postgraduate Research Conference 2006 FCLU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong, 2006.11.4: 17-24.
20. Su L.J., Yin J.H., Chu L.M. and Zhou W.H. (2006). Physical Modeling of Soil Nail in A Soil Slope Using An Innovative Laboratory Pull-out Box. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics - ICPMG’06. Vol 1. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, August 4-6, 2006: 571-576.
21. Zhou W.H., Chen R.P., and Chen Y.M. (2006). Development of Negative Skin Friction of Piles on Soft Ground. Proc. of Int. Conf. Foundation Analysis and Design - Innovative Methods, GeoShanghai 2006. Shanghai, June 6-8, 2006. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 153, 277-284.
22. Zhou W.H., Chen R.P., Chen Y.M. The differential quadrature solution to one-dimensional nonlinear consolidation of multi-layered soil. Proceedings of 12th National Conference on Computer Applications in Engineering Construction, June. Beijing, China, 2004.10.19-21.
    周万欢, 陈仁朋, 陈云敏, (2004) 多层地基一维非线性固结问题的DQ解, 第十二届全国工程建设计算机应用学术会议, 中国，北京，2004年10月19-21日.

Professional Services

• Reviewer for
  • “International Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering”, an international journal published by ASCE
  • “International Journal of Geomechanics”, an international journal published by ASCE
  • “Geotechnical Testing Journal”, an international journal published by ASTM international
  • “Canadian Geotechnical Journal”, an international published by the Canadian Geotechnical Society
  • “Advances in Structural Engineering”, an international journal published by Multi Science Publishing
  • “HKIE Transactions”, an annual proceeding published by HKIE.
• Member of
  • Organizing Committee for “International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computation Methods in Engineering and Science, EPMESC XIII”, to be held in Macao, China, 16-18 December 2013.
  • Academic Committee for “The 7th National Youth Conference on Geotechnical Engineering”, Beijing, China, April 15 – 18, 2011.
  • Organizing Committee for “The 5th Cross-strait Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (SGE-5)”, Hong Kong, July 13 – 15, 2011.
  • Organizing Committee for “Faculty Postgraduate Research Conference 2006”, Faculty of Construction & Land Use, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 4 November 2006. One of the editors of the conference proceedings.
• Organizer and emcee of Conference Banquet for “The 14th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering”, Hong Kong, China 23–27 May 2011.
• Session Chair for Theme Session 4A in “The Seventeenth Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference (17SEAGC)”, Taipei, Taiwan, May 10 – 13, 2010.
• Conference Secretary for
  • “International Workshop on Constitutive Modelling – Development, Implementation, Evaluation, and Application”, Hong Kong, China, 12 and 13 January 2007.
  • “One-day International Symposium on Advances in Laboratory Testing of Geomaterials”, Hong Kong, China, 3 June 2006.

University Services

• Mentor, Mentorship Program (Since 2010)
• Advisor, Student Advisory Program for FST undergraduate students (Since 2010)
• Academic secretary, CEE Program Accreditation Committee (2010)
• Member of
  • Student Activity Committee (2011)
  • Civil Engineering Program Review Committee (2009, 2010)
  • Selection Panel for Master Student Admissions (2010, 2011, 2013)
  • Selection Panel for PRA admission interview (2012)
  • Lab safety committee (2012)
• Chair, MSC Examination Committees for Zhang Lizhi (2012)
• Member of
  • BSc Final Year Project Examination Committees (Since 2009)
  • MSc Examination Committees for HO Sao Man (2010), ZHOU Jianmei (2010), Liang Pengfei (2013)
  • PhD Advisory Committee for MU HeQing, Y-B0-7401-0 (2010 - )
  • Assessment Panel for Qualifying Examination for PhD student Mu Heqing, 2012.
  • Assessment Panel for Thesis Proposal Assessment for PhD student (Mu Heqing 2013, Kuok Sin-Chi 2013)

Community Services

• Member of the Referee Panel, The 2010-2012 Macau High School Fun Science Competition, organized by Education and Youth Affairs Department, Associacao de Educacao de Macau, University of Macau and The Macau Institute of Engineers.

• M.ASCE, Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (2012.07.17 -)
• Member of Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) (2011 - )
• Member of International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) (2011 - )
• Member of Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS) (2011 - )

Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau
Av. Padre Tomás Pereira, Taipa,
Macau, China

Room: N419
Telephone: (853) 8397-4469
Fax: (853) 28838314
Email: hannahzhou