Associate Professor (Geotechnical Engineering)   Ir Dr. Quentin Z. Q. YUE   BSc (University Distinction), Peking University, Beijing, China MS, Peking University, Beijing, China PhD, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada MHKIE, RPE (Geotechnical), PEng   Office:      HW 6-02 Phone:     +852 28591967 Fax:         +852 25595337 E-mail:     yueqzq@hku.hk Homepage:   http://web.hku.hk/~yueqzq/

 

Teaching Activities

• CIVL 2001 Engineering Design and Communication
• CIVL 2002 Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology
• CIVL 3014 Slope Engineering
• CIVL 3023 Inter-disciplinary Design Project
• CIVL 6004 Advanced Soil Mechanics
• CIVL 6030 Landslip Prevention
• CIVL 6079 Slope Engineering

 

Research Interests

• Drilling process monitoring
• Automatic monitoring of in-situ testing methods
• Slope engineering
• Geohazard (landslide) investigation and mitigation
• Elasticity of non-homogeneous geo-materials
• Digital image based numerical modeling
• Tunneling
• Cavern engineering
• Innovative techniques in ground characterization and soft soil engineering

 

Representative Research / Consultancy Projects

• Drilling processing monitoring methodology for characterization of geomaterial strengths and their spatial distribution
• Landslide investigations and prevention in Hong Kong and Mainland China
• Automatic monitoring and measurement technology for standard penetration test
• Digital image processing based numerical methods for quantitative characterization of geomaterials and geomechanical modeling and prediction
• Mathematical theories and methods for elasticity in layered and graded materials

 

Representative Publications

1. Hu, R.L., Yue, Z.Q., Tham, L.G., and Wang, L.C. (2005). "Digital image analysis of dynamic compaction effects on clayey fills." Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, 2005, 131(11), 1411-1422.
2. Li, S. Yue, Z.Q., Tham, L.G., Lee, C.F., and Yan, S.W. (2005). "Slope failure in under-consolidated soft soils during the development of a port in Tianjin, China. Part 1: Field investigation; Part 2: Analytical study." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(1), 147-165; 166-183.
3. Li, A.G., Yue, Z.Q., Tham, L.G., Lee, C.F., and Law, K.T. (2005). "Field monitored variation of soil moisture and matric suction in a saprolite slope." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(1), 13-26.
4. Yue, Z.Q., Xiao, H.T., Tham, L.G., Lee, C.F., and Yin, J.H. (2005). "Stresses and displacements of a transversely isotropic elastic halfspace due to rectangular loadings." Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 29, 647-671.
5. Liu, B., Yue, Z.Q., and Tham, L.G. (2005). "Analytical design method for a truss-bolt system for reinforcement of fractured coalmine roofs - Illustrated with a case study." International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Science, 42, 195-218.
6. Gao, G.Y., Li, Z.Y., Qiu, C.H., and Yue, Z.Q. (2006). "Three-dimensional analysis of rows of piles as passive barriers for ground vibration isolation." Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 26, 1015-1027.
7. Zhang, L.Q., Yue, Z.Q., Yang, Z.F., Qi, J.X., and Liu, F.C. (2006). "A displacement-based back-analysis method for rock mass modulus and horizontal in situ stress in tunneling - Illustrated with a case study." Tunneling and Undergound Space Technology, 21, 636-649.
8. Chen, S., Yue, Z.Q., and Tham, L.G. (2006). "Digital image based approach for numerical simulation of 3-D heterogeneous rock failure." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, published online in Sept 2006.
9. Xu, G.H., Yue, Z.Q., Liu, D.F., and He, F.R. (2006). "Grouted jetted precast concrete sheet piles: Method, experiments and applications." Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 43(12), 1358-1373.
10. Chen, N.S.H., Yue, Z.Q., Cui, P., and Li, Z.L. (2007). "Landslide induced debris flow and its maximum discharge estimation – illustrated with case studies." Geomorphology , 84(1), 44-58.

 

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      For more information of Ir Dr. Quentin Z.Q. Yue, please contact him at his email address yueqzq@hkucc.hku.hk