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• 2020

  A beetle antennae search improved BP neural network model for predicting multi-factor-based gas explosion pressures

  Xu, Y., Huang, Y. & Ma, G., May 2020, In : Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 65, 104117.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Coleoptera
  • Back-propagation Neural Network
  • Neural Networks (Computer)
  • Explosions
  • explosions
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A coupled time integration algorithm for discontinuous deformation analysis using the numerical manifold method

  Qu, X., Ma, G., Qi, C., Dyskin, A. V. & Xia, C., 10 Jun 2020, In : International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 44, 8, p. 1145-1169 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • numerical method
  • Computational efficiency
  • Rocks
  • rock
  • analysis

• Advancements in electromagnetic interference shielding cementitious composites

  Wanasinghe, D., Aslani, F., Ma, G. & Habibi, D., 20 Jan 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 231, 117116.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

  • Signal interference
  • Shielding
  • Composite materials
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Detonation
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• A hybrid intelligent system for designing optimal proportions of recycled aggregate concrete

  Zhang, J., Huang, Y., Aslani, F., Ma, G. & Nener, B., 10 Nov 2020, In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 273, 122922.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Intelligent Systems
  • Concrete aggregates
  • Intelligent systems
  • Proportion
  • Artificial intelligence
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A metaheuristic-optimized multi-output model for predicting multiple properties of pervious concrete

  Zhang, J., Huang, Y., Ma, G., Sun, J. & Nener, B., 20 Jul 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 249, 118803.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Concretes
  • Hydraulic conductivity
  • Compressive strength
  • Antennas
  • Runoff
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• A review on effects of different factors on gas explosions in underground structures

  Xu, Y., Huang, Y. & Ma, G., Dec 2020, In : Underground Space (China). 5, 4, p. 298-314 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

  • Underground structures
  • explosion
  • Explosions
  • Gases
  • gas
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of water to cement ratio, fly ash, and slag on the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of mortar

  Wanasinghe, D., Aslani, F. & Ma, G., 30 Sep 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 256, 119409.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Coal Ash
  • Electromagnetic shielding
  • Fly ash
  • Mortar
  • Slags
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Effects of capillary pressures on two-phase flow of immiscible carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery in fractured media

  Wang, H. D., Chen, Y. & Ma, G. W., 1 Jan 2020, In : Energy. 190, 116445.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • fractured medium
  • Capillarity
  • Enhanced recovery
  • Two-phase Flow

• Electromagnetic shielding properties of carbon fibre reinforced cementitious composites

  Wanasinghe, D., Aslani, F. & Ma, G., 10 Nov 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 260, 120439.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Electromagnetic shielding
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Carbon fibers
  • Signal interference
  • Shielding

• Electromagnetic wave absorbing performance of 3D printed wave-shape copper solid cementitious element

  Sun, J., Huang, Y., Aslani, F. & Ma, G., Nov 2020, In : Cement and Concrete Composites. 114, 103789.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Copper
  • Electromagnetic wave reflection
  • Pollution
  • Printing
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Equivalent discrete fracture network method for numerical estimation of deformability in complexly fractured rock masses

  Ma, G., Li, M., Wang, H. & Chen, Y., Nov 2020, In : Engineering Geology. 277, 105784.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • fracture network
  • Formability
  • Rocks
  • rock
  • elastic modulus

• Evaluation of geothermal development considering proppant embedment in hydraulic fractures

  Chen, Y., Wang, H., Li, T., Wang, Y., Ren, F. & Ma, G., 1 Jun 2020, In : Renewable Energy. 153, p. 985-997 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Proppants
  • Hydraulics
  • Hot Temperature
  • Thermal energy
  • Embedded systems
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Failure mechanism of S-shaped fissure in brittle materials under uniaxial tension: Experimental and numerical analyses

  Dong, Q. Q., Wei, H. J. & Ma, G. W., 15 May 2020, In : International Journal of Solids and Structures. 191-192, p. 486-496 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Failure Mechanism
  • Brittle Materials
  • Cracking
  • brittle materials
  • Coalescence
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Intelligent mixture design of steel fibre reinforced concrete using a support vector regression and firefly algorithm based multi-objective optimization model

  Huang, Y., Zhang, J., Tze Ann, F. & Ma, G., 10 Nov 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 260, 120457.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Steel fibers
  • Multiobjective optimization
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Bending strength
  • Compressive strength
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical and electrical properties of concrete incorporating an iron-particle contained nano-graphite by-product

  Dong, W., Huang, Y., Lehane, B., Aslani, F. & Ma, G., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Construction and Building Materials. 121377.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Graphite
  • Electric properties
  • Byproducts
  • Iron
  • Concretes

• Multi-objective optimization of concrete mixture proportions using machine learning and metaheuristic algorithms

  Zhang, J., Huang, Y., Wang, Y. & Ma, G., 30 Aug 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 253, 119208.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Concrete mixtures
  • Multiobjective optimization
  • Learning algorithms
  • Machine learning
  • Concretes
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical evaluation of a fracture acidizing treatment in a three-dimensional fractured carbonate reservoir

  Chen, Y., Wang, H., Wang, Y. & Ma, G., Sep 2020, In : Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 81, 103440.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Carbonates
  • Simulators
  • Bottom hole pressure
  • Hydraulic fracturing
  • Compressibility

• Properties of a double-layer EMW-absorbing structure containing a graded nano-sized absorbent combing extruded and sprayed 3D printing

  Sun, J., Huang, Y., Aslani, F. & Ma, G., 20 Nov 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 261, 120031.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Printing
  • Porosity
  • Iron powder
  • Coupling agents
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Real-time quantification of fresh and hardened mechanical property for 3D printing material by intellectualization with piezoelectric transducers

  Ma, G., Li, Y., Wang, L., Zhang, J. & Li, Z., 30 Apr 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 241, 117982.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Piezoelectric transducers
  • Printing
  • Concretes
  • Mechanical properties
  • Stiffness
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Review of polymer composites with diverse nanofillers for electromagnetic interference shielding

  Wanasinghe, D., Aslani, F., Ma, G. & Habibi, D., Mar 2020, In : Nanomaterials. 10, 3, 541.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

  Open Access

  • Signal interference
  • Shielding
  • Polymers
  • Composite materials
  • Polymer matrix composites
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Review on electromagnetic wave absorbing capacity improvement of cementitious material

  Ma, G., Sun, J., Aslani, F., Huang, Y. & Jiao, F., 30 Nov 2020, In : Construction and Building Materials. 262, 120907.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Concretes
  • Security of data
  • Concrete construction
  • Printing

• XGBoost algorithm-based prediction of concrete electrical resistivity for structural health monitoring

  Dong, W., Huang, Y., Lehane, B. & Ma, G., 1 Jun 2020, In : Automation in Construction. 114, 103155.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Structural health monitoring
  • Concretes
  • Curing
  • Cements
  • Testing
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 2019

  A mesh mapping method for simulating stress-dependent permeability of three-dimensional discrete fracture networks in rocks

  Ma, G., Wang, Y., Li, T. & Chen, Y., 1 Apr 2019, In : Computers and Geotechnics. 108, p. 95-106 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • mapping method
  • fracture network
  • Rocks
  • Hydraulics
  • permeability
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Application of carbon dioxide as working fluid in geothermal development considering a complex fractured system

  Chen, Y., Ma, G., Wang, H., Li, T. & Wang, Y., 15 Jan 2019, In : Energy Conversion and Management. 180, p. 1055-1067 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Large scale systems
  • Fluids
  • Hot Temperature
  • Pipe
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• A Semi-Continuum Model for Numerical Simulations of Mass Transport in 3-D Fractured Rock Masses

  Ma, G., Li, T., Wang, Y. & Chen, Y., 26 Aug 2019, In : Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • mass transport
  • Mass transfer
  • Rocks
  • Computer simulation
  • rock

• A three-dimensional thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled model for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) embedded with discrete fracture networks

  Wang, Y., Li, T., Chen, Y. & Ma, G., 1 Nov 2019, In : Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 356, p. 465-489 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Embedded systems
  • fluid pressure
  • Geothermal energy
  • Fluids
  • sensitivity analysis
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A unified pipe-network-based numerical manifold method for simulating immiscible two-phase flow in geological media

  Ma, G. W., Wang, H. D., Fan, L. F. & Chen, Y., Jan 2019, In : Journal of Hydrology. 568, p. 119-134 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Determination of Young's modulus of jet grouted coalcretes using an intelligent model

  Sun, Y., Zhang, J., Li, G., Ma, G., Huang, Y., Sun, J., Wang, Y. & Nener, B., 26 Mar 2019, In : Engineering Geology. 252, p. 43-53 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Young modulus
  • beetle
  • antenna
  • Elastic moduli
  • support vector machine
  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Fiber-reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete incorporating scoria aggregates at elevated temperatures

  Aslani, F., Sun, J., Bromley, D. & Ma, G., Jun 2019, In : Structural Concrete. 20, 3, p. 1022-1035

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access

  • Self compacting concrete
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Fibers
  • Polypropylenes
  • Spalling
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with pre-stressed and near surface mounted steel-basalt-fibre composite bars

  Zhao, Y., Huang, Y., Du, H. & Ma, G., 2 Dec 2019, In : Advances in structural engineering. 14 p., 1369433219891595.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

• Micro-cable reinforced geopolymer composite for extrusion-based 3D printing

  Ma, G., Li, Z., Wang, L. & Bai, G., 15 Jan 2019, In : Materials Letters. 235, p. 144-147 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Geopolymers
  • printing
  • cables
  • Extrusion
  • Printing
  44 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling uniaxial compressive strength of lightweight self-compacting concrete using random forest regression

  Zhang, J., Ma, G., Huang, Y., sun, J., Aslani, F. & Nener, B., 20 Jun 2019, In : Construction and Building Materials. 210, p. 713-719 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Self compacting concrete
  • Compressive strength
  • Antennas
  • Concretes
  • Binders
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical analysis of heat mining and geological carbon sequestration in supercritical CO ₂ circulating enhanced geothermal systems inlayed with complex discrete fracture networks

  Wang, Y., Li, T., Chen, Y. & Ma, G., 15 Apr 2019, In : Energy. p. 92-108 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • enhanced geothermal system
  • Mining
  • Carbon
  • fracture network
  • Heat
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical simulations of nuclide migration in highly fractured rock masses by the unified pipe-network method

  Ma, G., Li, T., Wang, Y. & Chen, Y., 1 Jul 2019, In : Computers and Geotechnics. 111, p. 261-276 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Isotopes
  • Rocks
  • pipe
  • fracture network
  • Pipe
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimizing heat mining strategies in a fractured geothermal reservoir considering fracture deformation effects

  Chen, Y., Ma, G., Wang, H., Li, T., Wang, Y. & Sun, Z., 11 Oct 2019, In : Renewable Energy.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Hot Temperature
  • Fluids
  • Hydraulics
  • Compressibility
  • Flow of fluids
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Prediction of permeability and unconfined compressive strength of pervious concrete using evolved support vector regression

  Sun, J., Zhang, J., Gu, Y., Huang, Y., Sun, Y. & Ma, G., 20 May 2019, In : Construction and Building Materials. 207, p. 440-449 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Hydraulic conductivity
  • Compressive strength
  • Concretes
  • Cements
  • Water
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Productivity evaluation of unconventional reservoir development with three-dimensional fracture networks

  Chen, Y., Ma, G., Jin, Y., Wang, H. & Wang, Y., 15 May 2019, In : Fuel. 244, p. 304-313 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Productivity
  • Oils
  • Pipe
  • Hydraulics
  • Horizontal wells
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Safety assessment of explosions during gas stations refilling process

  Ma, G. & Huang, Y., 1 Jul 2019, In : Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. p. 133-144 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Gas Station
  • safety assessment
  • Explosions
  • explosions
  • Explosion
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Simulation of buoyancy effect on the efficiency of geothermal development in supercritical CO₂-based EGS

  Chen, Y., Ma, G. W., Wang, H. D., Li, T. & Wang, Y., 26 Jun 2019.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference presentation/ephemera

  • enhanced geothermal system
  • Buoyancy
  • buoyancy
  • carbon dioxide
  • Carbon Dioxide

• Tensile and bonding behaviours of hybridized BFRP-steel bars as concrete reinforcement

  Ma, G., Huang, Y., Aslani, F. & Kim, T., 20 Mar 2019, In : Construction and Building Materials. 201, p. 62-71 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• The equivalent discrete fracture networks based on the correlation index in highly fractured rock masses

  Ma, G., Li, T., Wang, Y. & Chen, Y., 3 Oct 2019, In : Engineering Geology. 260, 105228.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • fracture network
  • Rocks
  • index
  • rock
  • fracture geometry
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  13th International conference on steel, space and composite structures: volume of abstracts

  Aslani, F. (ed.), Ma, G. (ed.) & Uy, B. (ed.), 2018.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other

• 3D crack propagation by the numerical manifold method

  Yang, S., Cao, M., Ren, X., Ma, G., Zhang, J. & Wang, H., 1 Jan 2018, In : Computers and Structures. 194, p. 116-129 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Numerical Manifold Method
  • Crack Propagation
  • Gravity dams
  • Concrete dams
  • Crack propagation
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• A grid-based risk screening method for fire and explosion events of hydrogen refuelling stations

  Huang, Y. & Ma, G., 4 Jan 2018, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 43, 1, p. 442-454 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • refueling
  • stations
  • Explosions
  • Screening
  • explosions
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• A hybrid method for improved stability prediction in construction projects: A case study of stope hangingwall stability

  Qi, C., Fourie, A., Ma, G. & Tang, X., 1 Oct 2018, In : Applied Soft Computing Journal. 71, p. 649-658 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Classifiers
  • Learning algorithms
  • Machine learning
  • Supervised learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• An investigation of non-straight fissures cracking under uniaxial compression

  Ma, G. W., Dong, Q. Q., Fan, L. F. & Gao, J. W., 15 Mar 2018, In : Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 191, p. 300-310

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Centrifuge model studies on the stability of fibre-reinforced cemented paste backfill stopes

  Yi, X. W., Ma, G. W. & Fourie, A., 1 Aug 2018, In : Geotextiles and Geomembranes. 46, 4, p. 396-401 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Centrifuges
  • backfill
  • centrifuge
  • Ointments
  • fiber
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparative Study of Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Predicting Hangingwall Stability

  Qi, C., Fourie, A., Ma, G., Tang, X. & Du, X., 1 Mar 2018, In : Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 32, 2, 04017086.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Logistics
  • Support vector machines
  • Multilayer neural networks
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Development of high-performance self-compacting concrete using waste recycled concrete aggregates and rubber granules

  Aslani, F., Ma, G., Law Yim Wan, D. & Muselin, G., 13 Feb 2018, In : Journal of Cleaner Production. 182, p. 553-566

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Self compacting concrete
  • High performance concrete
  • Concrete aggregates
  • Rubber
  • rubber
  107 Citations (Scopus)

• Electromagnetic and microwave absorbing properties of cementitious composite for 3D printing containing waste copper solids

  Ma, G., Sun, J., Wang, L., Aslani, F. & Liu, M., 2018, In : Cement and Concrete Composites. 94, p. 215-225

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  • Copper
  • Electromagnetic wave absorption
  • Printing
  • Microwaves
  • Electromagnetic waves
  13 Citations (Scopus)