Publication

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Journal Publication

  1. C. Cheng, F. Wiesner, T. Chu, A. Usmani, L.Jiang *.2024, A conceptual design of timber-insulation mixed slab surface to mitigate large open-plan compartment fire development, Journal of Building Engineering (under review).
  2. Shou-Zhen Li; Jin-Jin Wang; Liming Jiang; Ran Deng*;Yu-Hang Wang, 2024. Machine learning-based strength prediction for circular concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular columns, Engineering Structures (in press).
  3. S-Z.Li, X-H. Zhou, X-S. Zhang, Y-H. Wang, L. Jiang. 2024. Optimization of tunned mass damper for steel-concrete hybrid wind turbine tower based on genetic algorithm, structures (in press).
  4. Cheng Chen, Liming Jiang*, M. S. Mclaggan, S. Wang, A. Usmani. 2024. Modelling Heat Transfer of Timber Sections Subjected to Non-standard Fire Action. Fire Technology (under review).
  5. C. Liu, G. Zhang, D. Yuan, L. Jiang, Y. Fan,D.Kong, 2024, Experimental Study on the Efficiency of Hydrogel on Suppressing Thermal Runaway Propagation of Lithium-Ion Battery, Fire Technology,(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-024-01631-8).
  6. G-Q.Li, J.Li, C. Zhang, B.Chen,W. Ji, Y. Wang, N. Chen, H. Qi, X. Yang, L.Jiang, Y. Nie, Q. Luo, 2024, An Experiment on a Real Building with Truss Roof to Validate Real-Time Early-Warning System for Fire-Induced Collapse, Fire Technology.(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-024-01671-0)
  7. Jinyu Li; Shaojun Zhu; Guo-Qiang Li; Chao Zhang; Bin Chen; Nan Chen; Xiaolin Yang; Liming Jiang; Jiazeng Shan; Honghui Qi; Wei Ji; Yao Wang, 2024, Dataset for Fire-Induced Collapse Test on an Existing Building with a Truss Roof, Journal of Structural Engineering (https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-13689).
  8. Z.Zhuang, F. Xu, J. Ye, N. Hu, Liming Jiang，Yiwei Weng,2024. A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Materials and Toolpath Optimization in 3D Concrete Printing, npj Materials Sustainability (https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-024-00017-9).
  9. Peijun Wang, Huai Wang; Bingyan Tang; Ning An; Mei Liu; Yang Li; Liming Jiang; Hexin Zhang,2024, Post-fire mechanical properties of 3D printed concrete under different cooling methods, Journal of Building Engineering(under review)
  10. T. Chu, C. Chen, G. Wang, Y. Tian, D.Yuan, G. Zhang, Y. T. Lam, A. Usmani, Liming Jiang *. 2024. Explain Why Active Opening of Windows Can Mitigate Fire Spread in Modern Building Compartments, Journal of Building Engineering (under review).
  11. Xuesong Cai, Liming Jiang *, Chengyu Yang *, G.Lou, G-Q.Li, A. Usmani. 2024. Hybrid simulation with multiple synchronized substructures as virtual fire-exposed models and physical specimen in laboratory. Structures, 60, 105936 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.105936).
  12. Xuesong Cai, Y. Yuan, Z.Liu, Liming Jiang, Chengyu Yang *. 2024. Effects of Axial Compression Ratio on Seismic Performance of Shallow-buried Subway Tunnels Determined by Full-scale Column Tests, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. (https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.4138)
  13. J. Qiu, Liming Jiang*, G. Lou, C. Yang, X.Cai,J. Jiang, Y. Wang, A. Usmani,G-Q. Li.2024.Experimental investigation of precast composite slabs subjected to natural fires, Construction and Building Materials, 448, 138148.(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138148）

  14. Zixin Zhang, Liming Jiang*, Tejeswar Yarlagadda, Yao Zheng, Asif Usmani, 2024. A novel multi-pattern control for automated structure design using topology optimization to balance form and performance, Engineering Structures, 303, 117581. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117581)

  15. Jin Qiu & Liming Jiang*.2023.Development of modular and reusable AI models for fast predicting fire behaviour of steel columns in structural systems. Engineering Structures, 297, 116994 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116994) (Editor’s Featured Paper Award).
  16. Jin Qiu, Liming Jiang*, X. Cai, G. Li, A. Usmani.2023.Reconstruct the load redistribution paths in multi-floor fire scenarios using 3D structural models. Structures, 58, 105668(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105668)
  17. T. Chu, Liming Jiang*,G. Zhu, A. Usmani. 2023. Integrating Glass Breakage Models into CFD Simulation to Investigate Realistic Compartment Fire Behaviour. Journal of Building Engineering, 108314(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108314).
  18. T. Chu, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani. 2023. Introducing an active opening strategy to mitigate large open-plan compartment fire development. Fire Safety Journal, 141, 103981. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103981) (Recived Sheldon Tieszen Student Award in IAFSS for paper excellence).
  19. Tianwei Chu, Liming Jiang*, G. Zhu, A. Usmani. 2023. Fire impact on vertical components subjected to a localised fire estimated using a line source model. Fire Technology (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-023-01429-0).
  20. Jin Qiu & Liming Jiang*, 2023. An integrated section model to enable simulating composite slabs in fire simply as modelling a flat slab, Computers and Structures, 289, 107180(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2023.107180)
  21. Zhuojun NAN, A. Khan, X. Zhang, Liming Jiang*, X.Huang *, A. Usmani. 2023. Fire Spread and Burning Dynamics of Non-uniform Wood Cribs for Evolved Design Fire Scenarios. Fire Safety Journal (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103840).

  22. Zixin Zhang, Liming Jiang*, Tejeswar Yarlagadda, Yao Zheng, Asif Usmani, 2023. OPS-ITO: Developing Isogeometric Analysis based Topology Optimization in OpenSEES for Structural Design towards 3D Printing Construction, Computer-aided design (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cad.2023.103517)

  23. C.Cheng,Liming Jiang*,J.Qiu, A.Orabi, W.S. Chan.2022.OpenSees development for modelling timber structural members subjected to realistic fire impact. Fire and Material(https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.3115).
  24. X. Cai, Liming Jiang*, J. Qiu, A. Orabi, C. Yang, G. Lou, M. Khan, Y. Yuan, G-Q. Li, A. Usmani. 2022. Dual-3D Hybrid Simulation of Steel Structures in Fires Using OpenSees and OpenFresco. Journal of Construction Steel Research.(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107511).
  25. J. Qiu, Liming Jiang*, M. Anwar, A. Usmani, G-Q. Li. 2022. A computational approach for modelling composite slabs in fire within OpenSees framework. Engineering Structures, 255, 113909. (IF=5.582, JCR2022).(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.113909)
  26. T. Yarlagadda, Z. Zhang, Liming Jiang, P. Bhargava, A. Usmani. 2022. Solid isotropic material with thickness penalization-A 2.5D method for structural topology optimization. Computers & Structures (IF=5.372, JCR2022) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2022.106857)
  27. X.Zhang, T. Chu, Liming Jiang*, G. Zhu *, X.Liu, X. Xu, Z. Wu, 2022. On the orientation effect on the flame spread over discrete fuel using a mass-transfer number. Fire safety Journal (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2022.103730)
  28. Z. NAN, A. Khan, Liming Jiang*, S. Chen, A. Usmani. 2022. Application of Travelling Behavior Models for Thermal Responses in Large Compartment Fires.Fire Safety Journal, 134. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2022.103702)
  29. A. Khan,Z. NAN, Liming Jiang*, V.Gupta, S. Chen,M. Khan, J. Hidalgo, A. Usmani. 2022. Model characterisation of localised burning impact from localised fire tests to travelling fire scenarios.Journal of Building Engineering(IF=7.144, JCR2022)(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104601).
  30. A. Orabi, Liming Jiang*, X.Huang *, A. Usmani. 2022. A Review on the Fire Resilience and Tests of Two-Way Composite Floors. Fire Technology. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-022-01277-4)
  31. A. Orabi, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani, J.Torero. 2022. The Collapse of World Trade Center 7: Revisited. Fire Technology.(invited by SIF)(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-022-01225-2)
  32. J. Qiu, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani, 2021. Post-fire Performance and Repair of Reinforced Concrete Structural Members: A Review. International Journal of High-rise Buildings.DOI:10.21022/IJHRB.2021.10.4.323
  33. Zixin Zhang, Tejeswar Yarlagadda, Yao Zheng, Liming Jiang*, Asif Usmani, 2021. Isogeometric analysis based design of post-tensioned concrete beam towards construction-oriented topology optimization. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (IF=4.542, JCR2021)(https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-03058-z).
  34. A. Orabi, A. Khan*, Liming Jiang, T. Yarlagadda, A. Usmani. 2021. Integrated nonlinear structural simulation of tall buildings in fire. Engineering Structures (IF=4.471, JCR2021).DOI:10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113593
  35. Khan, A., Khan, M., Zhang, C., Liming Jiang, Usmani, A., 2021. OpenFIRE: An Open Computational Framework for Structural Response to Real Fires. Fire Technology.(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-021-01184-0)
  36. M. Anwar, J. Qiu, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani, 2021. Modelling concrete slabs subjected to localised fire action with OpenSees, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering(invited submission). (https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-05-2021-0033)
  37. Liming Jiang*, Y.Jiang, Z., Zhang, A., Usmani, 2021. Thermal analysis in OpenSees for fire and its smart application interface towards natural fire modelling. Fire Technology.(https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-020-01071-0)

  38. X. Cai, C. Yang, Y. Yuan, Liming Jiang, 2021. Reinforcement Ratio’s Effects on Seismic Performance of a Hypothetical Station with Full-scale Central Column Tests. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering (IF=3.827) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-021-01314-7).

  39. M. Zhou, Liming. Jiang, S.W. Chen, R.P.R. Cardoso and A. Usmani, 2020. Remaining Fire Resistance of Steel Frames Following a moderate Earthquake - A Case Study. Journal of Constructional Steel Research (IF=3.646),164, 105754 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105754).
  40. Liming Jiang, A. Orabi, J. Jiang, A., Usmani, 2020. Modelling concrete slabs subjected to fires using nonlinear layered shell elements and concrete damage plasticity material. Engineering Structures (IF=4.471), 234, 111977 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111977).
  41. X. Dai, S. Welch, O. Vassart, K. Cábová, Liming. Jiang, J. Maclean, G.C. Clifton, and A. Usmani, 2020. An Extended Travelling Fire Method (ETFM) Framework for Performance-Based Structural Design, Fire and Materials, 3, 1-21 (https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.2810)
  42. M.A.Khan, Liming Jiang, K. A. Cashell and A. Usmani, 2019. Virtual hybrid simulation of beams with web openings in fire. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, 11(1), 118-134.(https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-01-2019-0008)
  43. S.W. Chen, Liming Jiang*, L. Wu, Y. Wang, and A. Usmani, 2019. Damage investigation of cementitious fire resistive coatings under complex loading. Construction and Building Materials (IF=6.141) 204: 659-674.(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.12.217)
  44. T.Yarlagadda, H.Hajiloo, Liming Jiang, M.Green and A.Usmani, 2018. Preliminary modelling of Plasco Tower Collapse. International Journal of High-Rise Buildings 7(4):397-408.(https://doi.org/10.21022/IJHRB.2018.7.4.397)
  45. Liming Jiang and A. Usmani, 2018. Towards scenario fires – modelling structural response to fire using an integrated computational tool. Advances in Structural Engineering, 21(13), 2056–2067.
  46. Liming Jiang*, S.W. Chen and A. Usmani, 2018. Feasibility of dimensionally reduced heat transfer analysis for structural members subjected to localised fire. Advances in Structural Engineering, 21(11):1708-1722.
  47. M.A.Khan, Liming Jiang*, K.A. Cashell, and A. Usmani, 2018. Analysis of restrained composite beams exposed to fire using a hybrid simulation approach. Engineering Structures (IF=4.471), 172: 956-966.
  48. Liming Jiang* and A. Usmani, 2018. Computational performance of beam-column elements in modelling structural members subjected to localised fire. Engineering Structures (IF=4.471), 156,490–502.(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.11.008)
  49. J. Jiang, Liming Jiang, P. Kotsovinos, J. Zhang and A. Usmani, 2015. OpenSees Software Architecture for the Analysis of Structures in Fire. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 29(1):1-13.
  50. S.W. Chen, Liming Jiang, A. Usmani, G.Q. Li and C. Jin, 2015. Damage mechanisms in cementitious coatings on steel members under axial loading. Construction & Building Materials , 90:18-35.
  51. S.W. Chen, Liming Jiang, A. Usmani and G.Q. Li, 2014. Damage mechanisms in cementitious coatings on steel members in bending. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 168(5):351–369.

[Journal Papers in Chinese]

  1. 廖志娟; 陈素文; 江黎明; 吴林森, 2012. 纯弯荷载下厚型钢结构防火涂层破损的试验研究和数值分析. 防灾减灾工程学报，32：197-204.
  2. 李晋宇;李国强;朱劭骏;张超;陈彬;吉蔚;戚洪辉;王尧;陈楠;杨晓琳;江黎明;聂勇峰;罗齐,2024. 既有桁架屋盖建筑火致倒塌试验与数值模拟. 建筑结构学报，（under review）.

Book

  • Asif Usmani, Liming Jiang, Aatif Khan, Anwar Orabi, Xinyan Huang. Structural Engineering for Fire Resistance: Integrated Simulation of Structural Response to Fire, CRC Press (writing)

Book Chapters

  • Liming Jiang, Y. Jiang, X. Wu, 2022. Realistic fire resistance evaluation in the context of autonomous infrastructure, Handbook of Cognitive and Autonomous Systems for Fire Resilient Infrastructures, Springer (invited) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98685-8

  • S.Chen, Liming Jiang, G.-Q.Li, 2011. Seismic, wind and exceptional loads Damage mechanism of thick fireproof coatings for steel members subjected to monotonic loading, Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, CRC press https://doi.org/10.1201/b11396

Major Conference Publication

  • J. Qiu, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani, 2023, Using an AI Model with User Interface to Predict Steel Column Behavior in Fire, Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Steel Structures, Jeju, Korea.
  • T. Chu, Liming Jiang*, A. Usmani, 2023, Introducing an active opening strategy to mitigate large open-plan compartment fire development. 14th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science (IAFSS), Japan. (Winning Sheldon Tieszen Student Award)
  • J. Wang, C. CHEN, T. CHU, Liming Jiang, V. Nimje, T. Yarlagadda, P. Wang, A. Usmani, 2023, Experimental study and opensees modelling for thermal response of 3d printed concrete exposed to fires, 4th International Conference on 3D Construction Printing (4th 3DcP), Singapore.
  • J. Qiu, Liming Jiang, 2022, Towards application of AI-FE hybrid analyses for simulating structures in fire, 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF2022)
  • J. Qiu, X. Cai, Liming Jiang, A. Usmani, 2022, Reconstruct the load redistribution paths in multi-floor fire scenarios using 3d structural models, 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF2022)
  • T. Chu; Liming Jiang; A. Usmani, 2022, Estimation of thermal impact on vertical components due to localised burning in large compartment fires, 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF2022)
  • Z. Nan, M.A. Orabi, X. Zhang; A. Khan; X. Huang; Liming Jiang; Y. Jiang; A. Usmani, 2022, Rapid forecasting of the structural failure of a full-scale aluminium alloy reticulated shell structure in fire, 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF2022)
  • J. Qiu, L. Jiang, M.A.Orabi, A. Usmani,2021, Characterisation of damage patterns of composite floor system subjected to realistic fire scenarios, 12th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST 2021)
  • Z. Nan, A.Khan, L.Jiang, S. Chen, A. Usmani,2021, Thermal response of steel beam subjected to idealised travelling fires, 12th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST 2021)
  • A.Khan, Z. Nan, L.Jiang, M.Zhang, S. Chen, M. Khan, A. Usmani,2021, Heating impact of localised burning in large compartment fires, 12th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST 2021)
  • Liming Jiang, C.Cheng, A. Usmani, 2021. A Comceptual Timber-Steel Composite Section Using Char Layer as Insulation to Protect Steel, World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Santiago.
  • Liming Jiang, M.A.Orbi, J. Qiu, A.Usmani, 2020. Modelling concrete slabs subjected to localised fire action with opensees, 10th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF 2020), Queensland. (selected for JSFE).
  • M.A.Orbi, Liming Jiang, A.Usmani, J. Torero, 2020. The Collapse of World Trade Center 7: Revisited, 10th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF 2020), Queensland. (invited for extended publication in Fire Technology).
  • H.Hajiloo, Liming Jiang, A. Usmani, M.Green , 2018. Collapse analysis of the Plasco Tower using OpenSees, 10th International Conference on Structures in Fire, Belfast (selected for JSFE).
  • Liming Jiang, M. Zhou, A. Usmani, 2017. Global behaviour of generic stainless steel composite frame structures in Fire. 2nd International Conference on Structural Safety under Fire & Blast (CONFAB 2017), London.
  • M.Khan, Liming Jiang, K.Cashell, A. Usmani, 2017. Analysis of composite beams exposed to fire using hybrid simulation approach. 2nd International Conference on Structural Safety under Fire & Blast(CONFAB 2017), London.
  • Liming Jiang, Mian Zhou, A. Usmani, 2017. Case studies of structural fire response simulation using OpenSees, 2nd International Fire Safety Symposium (IFireSS2017), Naples.
  • Liming Jiang, S.W. Chen, A. Usmani, 2016. Structural behaviour under localised fire action-modelled using an integrated computational tool, 9th International Conference on Structures in Fire( SIF2016), Princeton.
  • S.W. Chen, Y.J.Wang, Liming Jiang, A. Usmani , 2016. An experimental study of the damage modes of fire proof coatings under complex loads, 9th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF2016), Princeton.
  • X.Dai, Liming Jiang, J.Maclean, S.Welch, A. Usmani , 2016. Implementation of a New Design Travelling Fire Model for Global Structural Analysis, 9th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF2016), Princeton.
  • X. Dai, Liming Jiang, et.al, 2016. A conceptual framework for a design travelling fire for large compartments with fire resistant islands, InterFLAM2016, London. <
  • Liming Jiang, D. Xu, P. Kamath, A. Usmani. 2015. OpenSees-based integrated tool for modelling structures in fire. 1st International Conference on Structural Safety under Fire & Blast (CONFAB 2015). Glasgow.
  • Liming Jiang, Y.Q. Jiang, J. Jiang, A. Usmani and S.W. Chen, 2014. An opensees-based integrated tool for modelling structures in realistic design fires, 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF2014), Shanghai.
  • 江黎明, 陈素文, 金楚. 单调荷载下厚涂型钢结构防火涂层破损机理研究, 中国建筑学会, 中国地震学会. 第八届全国地震工程会议论文集: 2010年卷. 重庆: 土木建筑与环境工程, 2010: 283-286.

Webinar and Invited Talks

  • Keynote Presentation at The 6th Eurasian Conference on OpenSees, Beijing, 24 July 2024.
  • Invited talk at FCE Annual Forum: Sharing of my GRF application experiences, 21 July 2024
  • Development of fire-safe solutions for modern buildings at PolyU, Ghent University, 17 June 2024.
  • Workshop for WGO Competition: Fire safety and advanced solutions for sustainable building construction, 10 May 2024.
  • Introduction of OpenSees for fire for modelling structures in fire and AI-FE hybrid Simulation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(UTM), 4 Mar 2024.
  • Numerical Modelling and Experimental Study for fire safety of modern buildings, Jingganshan University, Ji’An, 23 Nov 2023.
  • Future Fire-safe Facade Glass System with Active Ventilation, Joint Symposium 2023- Shaping the future: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow Technologies Development in Greater Bay Area, 22 Nov 2023.
  • PolyU Research on Building Fire Safety Engineering and International Research Trend, The 4th Engineer Salon of China Association of Engineers, online, 15 Oct 2023.
  • Recent research at PolyU Aiming for True Fire Safety of Modern Buildings, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 19 July 2023.
  • Recent Progress on compartmental fire and numerical modelling research, Wuhan University(武汉大学), 6 June 2023.
  • Recent Progress on compartmental fire and numerical modelling research, Tongji University(同济大学), 30 May 2023.
  • Trend and Rethinking of ‘Structures in Fire’ Research and Numerical Modelling Solutions, Chongqing University(重庆大学), 26 May 2023.
  • Evolution of computational simulation for fire safety assessment of modern buildings towards hybrid approaches, HKIE Seminar, 2 Dec 2021.
  • 建筑火灾效应与结构受火响应分析的演化：基于OpenSees的开发与其潜力, Chongqing University(重庆大学), 28 Nov 2021.
  • 碳中和背景下应用木结构建筑的火灾安全性及其模拟分析, 第一届海峡两岸暨港澳土木工程新材料及结构防灾减灾论坛, Xian(西安), 29 Oct 2021.
  • A brief intro to structural fire research in PolyU, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences, Shanghai, Feb 2021.
  • Webinar for SFPE UQ Student Chapter: What can computer modelling do for the fire safety of building structures?, 25 June 2021.
  • OpenSees for fire Workshop for SIF2020, Queensland, Dec 2020
  • Workshop on Development in OpenSees, 1st Euro-Asian OpenSees Conference, Hong Kong, June 2019.
  • Structural Response to Fire & OpenSees Modelling, Xi’An Architecture and Technology University, June, 2017.
  • OpenSees for fire Workshop, Brunel University London, March 2016.
  • Development of OpenSees for modelling structures in fire, OpenSees Days Bristol, Bristol, June 2015.