Dr. Ray K.L. SU

Associate Professor (Structural Engineering)
Ir Dr. Ray K.L. SU

BSc (Eng), The University of Hong Kong, China
PhD, The University of Hong Kong, China

 

FHKIE, FIStructE, IRSE-PRC, RPE (Structural), CEng

 

Office: HW 6-06
Phone: +852 2859 2648
Fax: +852 2559 5337
E-mail: klsu@hku.hk
Homepage: https://www.civil.hku.hk/klsu/

 

Teaching Activities
  • ENGG1300 Fundamental Mechanics
  • CIVL3128 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
  • CIVL4101 Capstone Design Project
  • CIVL6003 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structure Design
  • CIVL7008 Seismic Analysis of Building Structures

 

Research Interests
  • Intelligent structural inspection system
  • Low-carbon, sustainable and durable concrete structures
  • Seismic resistance of concrete buildings
  • Plate-reinforced concrete structures
  • Fracture mechanics

 

Representative Research / Consultancy Projects
  • Deep learning and parallel laser line approach for monitoring infrastructure
  • Study of replacement of Portland cement with high-volume of GGBS for foundation
  • Earthquake and typhoon vulnerability for buildings
  • Seismic collapse behavior of reinforced concrete squat walls under high axial loads
  • Seismic-resistant design standards for buildings in Hong Kong
  • Seismic detailing for concrete buildings in Hong Kong
  • Strengthening of reinforced concrete structures by bolted external steel plates
  • Strut and tie modelling for non-flexural components

 

Professional Activities
  • Member, Manpower Development Vetting Sub-committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund, Construction Industry Council, 2024-2026.
  • Advisory peer group: Construction Engineering Programme Suites, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, 2023-2024.
  • Member, Construction Workers Qualification Board, 2023-2025.
  • Deputy Chairman, Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2023-2024.
  • Chief examiner, Professional Examination of Structural Discipline, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2014-2023.
  • Editor, HKIE Transactions, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong, 2021-2024.
  • Associate Editor, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer Nature, Switzerland AG, 2022-2024.

 

10 Selected Representative Publications
  • Su RKL, Li H, Chen JL and Chen H (2024), Novel accelerated carbonation methods based on deep breathing analogous and prediction model for pressurized carbonation of concrete, Scientific Reports, 14, 24268.
  • Li H, Chen LJ, Chen H, Su RKL, Yu K (2024), Environmental factors affecting accelerated carbonation of recycled concrete aggregates using response surface methodology, Journal of Cleaner Production, 474, 143599.
  • Chen LJ, Huang Z, Pan W, Su RKL, Zhong Y and Zhang Y (2024), Low carbon concrete for prefabricated modular construction in circular economy: an integrated approach towards sustainability, durability, cost, and mechanical performances, Journal of Building Engineering, 90, 109368.
  • Liang K, Chen LJ and Su RKL (2024), Seismic behavior of BFRP bar reinforced shear walls strengthened with ultra-high-performance concrete boundary elements, Engineering Structures, 304, 117697.
  • Chen LJ and Su RKL (2024), Service life modelling of carbonated reinforced concrete with supplementary cementitious materials considering early corrosion propagation, Construction and Building Materials, 413, 134861.
  • Li CB, Su RKL, Pan X (2023), Assessment of out-of-plane structural defects using parallel laser line scanning system, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 39(6), p834-851. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 39(6), p834-851.
  • Ji XL, Chen LJ, Liang K, Pan W and Su RKL (2023), A review on FRP bars and supplementary cementitious materials for the next generation of sustainable and durable construction materials, Construction and Building Materials, 383, 131403.
  • Su RKL, Looi DTW and Zhang YL (2020) Guide for Design, Installation, and Assessment of Post-installed Reinforcements, HKU Press, Hong Kong.
  • Su RKL and Lam WY (2009) A unified design approach for plate-reinforced composite coupling beams, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 65(3), p675-686.
  • Su RKL and Wong SM (2007), Seismic behaviour of slender reinforced concrete shear walls under high axial load ratio, Engineering Structures, 29(8), p1957-1965.

 

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