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Scopus Author ID: 57220023931
Scopus Author ID: 57847763900

Keywords

Rock mechanics, Underground space, Tunnelling, Rock excavation

Countries

China, Singapore

Biography

Dr. Weiqiang Xie obtained his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering and BSc in Civil Engineering from Wuhan University in 2022 and 2017, respectively. He worked as assistant researcher at Tsinghua University from July 2022 to April 2024, Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) from May 2024 to Oct 2024. He is currently Research Fellow at Tsinghua University. His research interests include underground space, rock mechanics, intelligent TBM tunneling and high-efficiency rock breaking. He has rich experiences in field testing and experiments and published more than 10 top-journal research papers. He serves on the youth editorial boards and reviewers in multiple academic international journals.

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Employment (3)

Tsinghua University: Beijing, CN

2024-11 to present | Research Fellow (School of Civil Engineering)
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Nanyang Technological University: Singapore, SG

2024-05 to 2024-10 | Research Fellow (School of Civil and Environmental Engineering)
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Tsinghua University: Beijing, CN

2022-07 to 2024-04 | Postdoctoral scholar (School of Civil Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (2)

Wuhan University: Wuhan, CN

2017-09 to 2022-06 | Doctor of Engineering (School of Civil Engineering)
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Wuhan University: Wuhan, CN

2013-09 to 2017-06 | Bachelor of Engineering (School of Civil Engineering)
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Works (24)

A review of test methods for uniaxial compressive strength of rocks: Theory, apparatus and data processing

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2025-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.05.003
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Xiao-Li Liu; Xiao-Ping Zhang; Quan-Sheng Liu; En-Zhi Wang
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Large Deformation Characteristics and Mechanisms of Deep-Buried Foliated Basalt Tunnel: A Case Study of the Haba Snow Mountain Tunnel

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2025-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-024-04301-x
Contributors: Jinpeng Zhao; Zhongsheng Tan; Xiaoli Liu; Baojin Zhang; Weiqiang Xie; Qing Ma
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Development of a Novel TBM Tunnelling Test Platform and Its Application in Rock–Machine Interaction Analysis

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2025-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-024-04200-1
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Xiao-Li Liu; Rui-Peng Qian; Jian Chen; En-Zhi Wang; Wei Hong
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Experimental study on the influence mechanism of soil additives on scraper wear during EPB-TBM tunnelling in abrasive sandy ground

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
2024 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10064-024-03648-3
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2-s2.0-85191659549

Part of ISSN: 14359537 14359529
Contributors: Tang, S.-H.; Zhang, X.-P.; Liu, Q.-S.; Xie, W.-Q.; Wu, J.; Wang, H.-J.; Li, X.-F.
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Three-dimensional morphological characterization of sand particles based on a multiangle projection method,基于多角度投影方法的砂土颗粒三维形态表征

Qinghua Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Tsinghua University
2024 | Journal article
DOI: 10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2023.21.25
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2-s2.0-85181722378

Part of ISSN: 10000054
Contributors: Xie, W.; Zhang, X.; Liu, X.; Zhou, X.; Liu, Q.
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A review of rock macro-indentation: Theories, experiments, simulations, and applications

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2024-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.07.022
Contributors: Weiqiang Xie; Xiaoli Liu; Xiaoping Zhang; Xinmei Yang; Xiaoxiong Zhou
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Theoretical and experimental study of strain localization phenomenon based on phase transition theory

Physics of Fluids
2024-05-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1063/5.0207063
Part of ISSN: 1089-7666
Contributors: Fayuan Yan; Enzhi Wang; Xiaoli Liu; Chengzhi Qi; Yangyang Guo; Weiqiang Xie
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Comparison and Selection of Index for Macro-indentation Test of Brittle Rock

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2023 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-023-03373-5
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2-s2.0-85161243542

Part of ISSN: 1434453X 07232632
Contributors: Zhang, X.-P.; Yang, X.-M.; Xie, W.-Q.; Liu, Q.-S.; Tang, S.-H.
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Estimation of rock mechanical properties by macro indentation test with a conical indenter

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
2023 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10064-023-03214-3
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2-s2.0-85160635747

Part of ISSN: 14359537 14359529
Contributors: Yang, X.-M.; Zhang, X.-P.; Xie, W.-Q.; Liu, Q.-S.; Yang, X.-W.
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Meso-crack evolution based constitutive model for concrete material under compression

Composites Part B: Engineering
2023 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110956
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2-s2.0-85169430261

Part of ISSN: 13598368
Contributors: Ren, D.; Liu, X.; Cui, B.; Wang, E.; Ma, Q.; Yan, F.; Xie, W.
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Fast perception of rock mass strength and integrity in TBM tunnelling using in-situ penetration test

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2023-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2023.105358
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Xiao-Ping Zhang; Shao-Hui Tang; Xiao-Li Liu; Xin-Fang Li; Qi Zhang; Fa-Yuan Yan; Chen Xu; Quan-Sheng Liu
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Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2023-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2023.105096
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Xiao-Ping Zhang; Xiao-Li Liu; Chen-Yu Xu; Xin-Fang Li; Dan-Qing Song; Qing Ma; Nan Hu
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A new evaluation method to quantify the wear failure of irregular cutting tool during shield TBM tunneling in abrasive sandy ground

Engineering Failure Analysis
2023-04-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2022.107011
Part of ISSN: 1350-6307
Contributors: Shao-Hui Tang; Xiao-Ping Zhang; Wei-Qiang Xie; Quan-Sheng Liu; Jian Wu; Peng Chen
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Attenuation characteristics of impact-induced seismic wave in deep tunnels: An in situ investigation based on pendulum impact test

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2021.12.005
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2-s2.0-85122620171

Part of ISSN: 16747755
Contributors: Wu, J.; Liu, Q.; Zhang, X.; Zhou, C.; Yin, X.; Xie, W.; Liang, X.; Huang, J.
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Wei-Qiang Xie via Scopus - Elsevier

Discussion on the paper entitled “Estimating elasticity modulus and uniaxial compressive strength of sandstone using indentation test” by E. Mousavi, A. Cheshomi and M. Ashtari [Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 169 (2018) 157–166]

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109462
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2-s2.0-85115912762

Part of ISSN: 09204105
Contributors: Xie, W.-Q.
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In-situ methods for the TBM dismantling in a long-distance and deep-buried tunnel: Case study of Xinjiang water conveyance tunnel

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2022-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2022.104683
Part of ISSN: 0886-7798
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Wei-Qiang Xie; Wei-Wei Li; Xiao-Li Liu; Shao-Hui Tang
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Investigation on artificial boundary problem in the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM)

Computers and Geotechnics
2022-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2022.104969
Part of ISSN: 0266-352X
Contributors: Wei-Qiang Xie; Chenyu Xu; Quansheng Liu; Weiqiang Xie; Yukai Wang; Shiping Li; Wanting Lu; Haohao Zhang
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New soil abrasion testing method for evaluating the influence of geological parameters of abrasive sandy ground on scraper wear in TBM tunneling

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2022-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2022.104604
Part of ISSN: 0886-7798
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Analysis on the excavation management system of slurry shield TBM in permeable sandy ground

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2021.103935
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2-s2.0-85104072702

Part of ISSN: 08867798
Contributors: Tang, S.-H.; Zhang, X.-P.; Liu, Q.-S.; Xie, W.-Q.; Yang, X.-M.; Chen, P.; Tu, X.-B.
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Control and prevention of gas explosion in soft ground tunneling using slurry shield TBM

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2021.103963
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2-s2.0-85105088791

Part of ISSN: 08867798
Contributors: Tang, S.-H.; Zhang, X.-P.; Liu, Q.-S.; Xie, W.-Q.; Wu, X.-L.; Chen, P.; Qian, Y.-H.
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Development and application of an in-situ indentation testing system for the prediction of tunnel boring machine performance

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104899
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2-s2.0-85114703796

Part of ISSN: 13651609
Contributors: Zhang, X.-P.; Xie, W.-Q.; Liu, Q.-S.; Yang, X.-M.; Tang, S.-H.; Wu, J.
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Evaluation of rock muck using image analysis and its application in the TBM tunneling

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2021.103974
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2-s2.0-85105281886

Part of ISSN: 08867798
Contributors: Zhang, X.-P.; Xie, W.-Q.; Cai, K.-Y.; Liu, Q.-S.; Wu, J.; Li, W.-W.
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Experimental investigation of rock strength using indentation test and point load test

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104647
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2-s2.0-85100438756

Part of ISSN: 13651609
Contributors: Xie, W.-Q.; Zhang, X.-P.; Liu, Q.-S.; Tang, S.-H.; Li, W.-W.
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3D size and shape characterization of natural sand particles using 2D image analysis

Engineering Geology
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2020.105915
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2-s2.0-85096570028

Part of ISBN:

00137952
Contributors: Xie, W.-Q.; Zhang, X.-P.; Yang, X.-M.; Liu, Q.-S.; Tang, S.-H.; Tu, X.-B.
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Peer review (18 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for Automation in construction. (2)
Review activity for International journal of rock mechanics and mining sciences. (8)
Review activity for Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (2)
Review activity for Rock mechanics and rock engineering. (6)
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