Background
Shi, Zihai was born on February 26, 1958 in Haizhou, Shanxi, China. Son of Hong Shi and Hui Zhao.
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Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete: Theory and Applications
(This new book on the fracture mechanics of concrete focus...)
This new book on the fracture mechanics of concrete focuses on the latest developments in computational theories, and how to apply those theories to solve real engineering problems. Zihai Shi uses his extensive research experience to present detailed examination of multiple-crack analysis and mixed-mode fracture. Compared with other mature engineering disciplines, fracture mechanics of concrete is still a developing field with extensive new research and development. In recent years many different models and applications have been proposed for crack analysis; the author assesses these in turn, identifying their limitations and offering a detailed treatment of those which have been proved to be robust by comprehensive use. After introducing stress singularity in numerical modelling and some basic modelling techniques, the Extended Fictitious Crack Model (EFCM) for multiple-crack analysis is explained with numerical application examples. This theoretical model is then applied to study two important issues in fracture mechanics - crack interaction and localization, and fracture modes and maximum loads. The EFCM is then reformulated to include the shear transfer mechanism on crack surfaces and the method is used to study experimental problems. With a carefully balanced mixture of theory, experiment and application, Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete is an important contribution to this fast-developing field of structural analysis in concrete.
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Zihai Shi
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Zihai Shi, Chinese research scientist, structural engineer. Achievements include development of numerical analysis theories for multiple crack and mixed-mode fracture in concrete and establishing the multistage strength degradation theory that explains the mechanism of fatigue. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Science of Engineering, Beijing Jiaoton University, 1982. Master of Science of Engineering, University Tokyo, 1986. Doctor of Philosophy of Engineering, University Tokyo, 1989.
Career
Lecturer Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 1990—1992. Employee Commonwealth Engineers Limited company, Tokyo, 1992—1994. Project manager Nippon Koei Limited company, research and development center, Tsukuba, Japan, since 1994.
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Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete: Theory and Applications
(This new book on the fracture mechanics of concrete focus...)
- Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete: Theory and Applications 1st edition by Shi, Zihai (2009) Hardcover
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Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete: Theory and Applications
Membership
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Married Xiaoping Qian, July 24, 1986. 1 child Xijia Qian.
Education
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1982
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1986
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1989
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1990 - 1992
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1992 - 1994
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1994