Fei XU, Ph.D., Professor
School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University
E-mail: cqufeixu@163.com
Address: School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
Education
Ph.D. Structural Engineering Zhejiang University 2016
B.Sc. Civil Engineering Zhejiang University 2010
Career Details
Professor, Chongqing University, China, June 2021-Present
JSPS Research Fellow, Hokkaido University, Japan, Nov. 2019-May 2021 (Host: Prof Okazaki Taichiro)
Research Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Apr. 2019-Nov. 2019 (Advisor: Prof Jin-Guang Teng)
Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Jun. 2016-Mar. 2019 (Advisor: A/Prof Tak-Ming Chan and Prof Ben Young)
Research interests
Steel Structures
Composite Structures
Latest Publications
10 selected journal publications
[1] Fei Xu, Sha-Sha Song, Zhichao Lai, Ju Chen (2021). Mechanism of load introduction and transfer within steel-encased CFST members with shear connections. Engineering Structures, 242: 112576.
[2] Fei Xu, Tak-Ming Chan, Therese Sheehan, Leroy Gardner (2020). Prediction of ductile fracture for circular hollow section bracing members under extremely low cycle fatigue. Engineering Structures, 214:110579
[4] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Yong Guo, Yin Ye (2019). Innovative design of the world’s tallest electrical transmission towers. In Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Civil Engineering, 172(5): 9-16.
[4] Fei Xu, Jun Wang, Ju Chen, Yu-hang Wang (2019). Load-Transfer Mechanism in Angle-Encased CFST Members under Axial Tension. Engineering Structures, 178: 162-178.
[5] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Ke Shu, Mei-ni Su (2018). Cyclic Behaviour of Double-tube Buckling-Restrained Braces for Boiler Steel Plant Structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 150: 556-569.
[6] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Tak-Ming Chan (2017). Mechanical Behaviour of Concrete-Filled CHS Connections Subjected to In-Plane Bending. Engineering Structures, 148: 101-112.
[7] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Tak-Ming Chan (2017). Numerical Investigation on Compressive Performance of CFST Columns with Encased Built-up Lattice-Angles. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 137: 242-253.
[8] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Wei-Liang Jin (2016). Punching Shear Failure of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular CHS Connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 124: 113-121.
[9] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Wei-Liang Jin (2016). Experimental Investigation of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Longitudinal Gusset Plate Connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 124: 163-172.
[10] Fei Xu, Ju Chen, Wei-Liang Jin (2015). Experimental Investigation and Design of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular CHS Connections. Journal of Structural Engineering - ASCE, 141(2): 04014106.
Awards
Coopers Hill War Memorial Prize, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship,JSPS
Young Researcher Award on Engineering Research for Steel Construction, ICSC-2018
Young Outstanding Paper Award, CSCS-ASCCS
National Scholarship for Graduate Students, Ministry of Education of the PRC
National Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, Ministry of Education of the PRC
