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Structural reliability methods, Stochastic finite element methods, Sparse regression of high-dimensional models, Bayesian reliability analysis
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Employment (4)

Northeastern University: Shenyang, CN

2021-01-01 to present | Full Professor (School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation)
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Xufang Zhang

Northeastern University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2015-01-01 to 2020-12-31 | Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering & Automation)
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Xufang Zhang

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: Leuven, BE

2017-06-01 to 2017-12-01 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Mechanical Engineering)
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Xufang Zhang

Northeastern University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2013-09-01 to 2014-12-31 | Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering & Automation)
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Xufang Zhang

Education and qualifications (4)

Northeastern University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2014-09-01 to 2019-07-01 | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering & Automation)
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Xufang Zhang

University of Waterloo: Waterloo, ON, CA

2009-09-01 to 2013-04-30 | Ph.D in Civil Engineering (Civil & Environmental Engineering)
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Xufang Zhang

Northeastern University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2005-09-01 to 2008-03-01 | Master in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanica Engineering and Automation)
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Xufang Zhang

Shenyang Normal University: Shenyang, Liaoning, CN

2001-09-01 to 2005-07-31 | Bachelor of Education (Education Science)
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Xufang Zhang

Professional activities (1)

Aalborg University: Aalborg, DK

2018-08-01 to 2019-01-31 | Research Professor (Civil Engineering)
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Xufang Zhang

Funding (4)

Towards multidisciplinary reliability-based design optimization of wind turbine blades

2018-01 to 2021-12 | Grant
National Natural Science Foundation of China (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

51775095

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Xufang Zhang

Bayesian reliability updating of uncertain systems with multiplicative dimensional reduction method

2017-01 to 2018-12 | Grant
Ministry of Education (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2017M610182

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Xufang Zhang

Advanced algorithms for structural reliability and global sensitivity analysis with high-dimensional model representation methods

2015-01 to 2017-12 | Grant
National Natural Science Foundation of China (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

51405069

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Xufang Zhang

Efficient methods for uncertainty quantification of bogie in high-speed trains

2014-01 to 2015-12 | Grant
Ministry of Education (Beijing, CN)
GRANT_NUMBER:

N130303003

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Xufang Zhang

Works (50 of 52)

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Uncertain frequency response analysis of clamp-pipe systems via the coordinate transformed polynomial chaos expansion

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Zhonghua Liu; Zhichao Shan; Xufang Zhang; Hui Ma
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HALK: A hybrid active-learning Kriging approach and its applications for structural reliability analysis

Engineering with Computers
2022-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Mahesh D. Pandey; Ruyu Yu; Zhenguang Wu
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Clamp Nonlinear Modeling and Hysteresis Model Parameter Identification

IEEE Access
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Junzhe Lin; Zhihong Niu; Xufang Zhang; Hui Ma; Yulai Zhao; Qingkai Han
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Structural uncertainty analysis with the multiplicative dimensional reduction–based polynomial chaos expansion approach

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
2021-10-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Mahesh D. Pandey; Haoyang Luo
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An effective Kriging-based approximation for structural reliability analysis with random and interval variables

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
2021-05-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Zhenguang Wu; Hui Ma; Mahesh D. Pandey
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An effective approach for high-dimensional reliability analysis of train-bridge vibration systems via the fractional moment

Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
2021-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0888-3270
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Xufang Zhang

An Effective Approach for Uncertain Aerodynamic Analysis of Airfoils via the Polynomial Chaos Expansion

Mathematical Problems in Engineering
2020-02-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Jiafei Sun
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AKOIS: An adaptive Kriging oriented importance sampling method for structural system reliability analysis

Structural Safety
2020-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Lei Wang; John Dalsgaard Sørensen
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A Jacobi polynomial based approximation for free vibration analysis of axially functionally graded material beams

Composite Structures
2019-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Zhuang Ye; Yangjunjian Zhou
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An effective approach for robust design optimization of wind turbine airfoils with random aerodynamic variables

Advances in Mechanical Engineering
2019-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Zhenguang Wu; Wei He
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An effective approach for stochastic natural frequency analysis of circular beams with radially varying material inhomogeneities

Materials Research Express
2019-08-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Siwen Zheng; Yangjunjian Zhou
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An Effective Approach for Reliability-Based Sensitivity Analysis with the Principle of Maximum Entropy and Fractional Moments

Entropy
2019-07-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Jiankai Liu; Ying Yan; Mahesh Pandey
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A sparse surrogate model for structural reliability analysis based on the generalized polynomial chaos expansion

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability
2019-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Qian Liu; Xufang Zhang; Xianzhen Huang
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REIF: A novel active-learning function toward adaptive Kriging surrogate models for structural reliability analysis

Reliability Engineering & System Safety
2019-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Lei Wang; John Dalsgaard Sørensen
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Natural frequency analysis of functionally graded material beams with axially varying stochastic properties

Applied Mathematical Modelling
2019-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Yangjunjian Zhou; Xufang Zhang
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Numerical simulation of random fields with a high-order polynomial based Ritz–Galerkin approach

Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics
2019-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Qian Liu; He Huang
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A new direct second-order reliability analysis method

Applied Mathematical Modelling
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85039449389

Contributors: Huang, X.; Li, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.
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An effective approach for kinematic reliability analysis of steering mechanisms

Reliability Engineering & System Safety
2018-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Lei Wang; Xufang Zhang; Yangjunjian Zhou
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A Chebyshev polynomial-based Galerkin method for the discretization of spatially varying random properties

Acta Mechanica
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85013798347

Contributors: Liu, Q.; Zhang, X.
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An effective approach for probabilistic lifetime modelling based on the principle of maximum entropy with fractional moments

Applied Mathematical Modelling
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85028960216

Contributors: Zhang, X.; He, W.; Zhang, Y.; Pandey, M.D.
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Reliability analysis of structures using stochastic response surface method and saddlepoint approximation

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85000402087

Contributors: Huang, X.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.
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Reliability analysis of the traction unit of a shearer mechanism with response surface method

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85032270756

Contributors: Zhou, D.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.
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Reliability sensitivity analysis and optimization design on tractive drive system of shearer loader

Dongbei Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northeastern University
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85014958268

Contributors: Zhou, D.; Zhang, X.-F.; Zhang, Y.-M.
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Dynamic reliability analysis for planetary gear system in shearer mechanisms

Mechanism and Machine Theory
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84978871038

Contributors: Zhou, D.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.
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Reliability of mechanisms with periodic random modal frequencies using an extreme value-based approach

Reliability Engineering and System Safety
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84958568907

Contributors: Savage, G.J.; Zhang, X.; Son, Y.K.; Pandey, M.D.
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Global sensitivity analysis of a CNC machine tool: application of MDRM

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84942371136

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Pandey, M.D.
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Vibration reliability analysis on tractive transmission system of shearer

Meitan Xuebao/Journal of the China Coal Society
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84954099049

Contributors: Zhou, D.; Zhang, X.-F.; Yang, Z.; Zhang, Y.-M.
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An effective approximation for variance-based global sensitivity analysis

Reliability Engineering and System Safety
2014 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84884685835

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Pandey, M.D.
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Computationally Efficient Reliability Analysis of Mechanisms Based on a Multiplicative Dimensional Reduction Method

Journal of Mechanical Design
2014-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Xufang Zhang; Mahesh D. Pandey; Yimin Zhang
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An efficient method for system reliability analysis of planar mechanisms

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84880526749

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Pandey, M.D.
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Reliability and sensitivity of bogie frame of high-speed train with strength degradation

Journal of Central South University
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84891613023

Contributors: Lü, H.; Zhang, Y.-M.; Zhang, X.-F.
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Reliability-based robust optimization design of automobile components with non-normal distribution parameters

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition)
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84881384057

Contributors: Yang, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Huang, X.; Zhang, X.; Tang, L.
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Structural reliability analysis based on the concepts of entropy, fractional moment and dimensional reduction method

Structural Safety
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84875792087

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Pandey, M.D.
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Reliability-based sensitivity design of gear pairs with non-Gaussian random parameters

Applied Mechanics and Materials
2012 | Book
EID:

2-s2.0-81255153846

Contributors: Yang, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.; Huang, X.
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System reliability analysis of the robotic manipulator with random joint clearances

Mechanism and Machine Theory
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84865832131

Contributors: Pandey, M.D.; Zhang, X.
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Time-dependent reliability analysis of reinforced concrete beam under different failure modes

Life-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems - Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012
2012 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-84874548418

Contributors: Liu, Y.; Bao, Y.J.; Li, C.X.; Zhang, X.
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Reliability sensitivity-based correlation coefficient calculation in structural reliability analysis

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering
2012-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Zhou Yang; Yimin Zhang; Xufang Zhang; Xianzhen Huang
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Fatigue reliability sensitivity analysis of complex mechanical components under random excitation

Mathematical Problems in Engineering
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79955016322

Contributors: Lu, H.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.; Huang, X.
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A numerical method for structural uncertainty response computation

Science China Technological Sciences
2011-11-05 | Journal article
Contributors: XuFang Zhang; Mahesh D. Pandey; YiMin Zhang
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Probability density function for stochastic response of non-linear oscillation system under random excitation

International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-77955518990

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Pandey, M.D.; Zhao, Y.
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Reliability analysis of MDOF uncertain hysteretic systems with independent failure modes

Jisuan Lixue Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Computational Mechanics
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-77957761146

Contributors: Zhang, Y.-M.; Zhang, X.-F.
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A points estimation and series approximation method for uncertainty analysis

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-70349435597

Contributors: Zhang, X.F.; Zhao, Y.E.; Zhang, Y.M.; Huang, X.Z.; Li, H.
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Reliability sensitivity design for mechanical components with multi-failure modes

Jixie Qiangdu/Journal of Mechanical Strength
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-73649109212

Contributors: Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.; Yang, Z.; Huang, X.
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Response probability density function of nonlinear system with random excitations

Guti Lixue Xuebao/Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-66149104438

Contributors: Zhang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Han, L.; Huang, S.
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Robust reliability-based design optimization of mechanical components with multiple failure modes

Zhongguo Jixie Gongcheng/China Mechanical Engineering
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-61349118601

Contributors: Zhang, Y.; Zhang, X.; Huang, X.
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System reliability analysis for kinematic performance of planar mechanisms

Chinese Science Bulletin
2009-07 | Journal article
Contributors: YiMin Zhang; XianZhen Huang; XuFang Zhang; XiangDong He; BangChun Wen
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Dynamic correlation analysis of failure modes for nonlinear stochastic vibration system

Zhendong yu Chongji/Journal of Vibration and Shock
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-57649096295

Contributors: Zhang, Y.-M.; Zhang, X.-F.
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Optimization design for kinematic accuracy reliability of shaping mechanism under incomplete probability information

Zhongguo Jixie Gongcheng/China Mechanical Engineering
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-55649100582

Contributors: Zhang, Y.; Huang, X.; Zhang, X.; Lu, C.
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Pose error analysis of planar mechanism with joint clearance

Dongbei Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northeastern University
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-50549098622

Contributors: Zhang, Y.-M.; Huang, X.-Z.; Zhang, X.-F.; Yue, G.-P.
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Reliability analysis of double random Duffing system

Wuli Xuebao/Acta Physica Sinica
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-48049086973

Contributors: Zhang, Y.-M.; Zhang, X.-F.
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Peer review (8 reviews for 4 publications/grants)

Review activity for ASCE-ASME journal of risk and uncertainty in engineering systems. (2)
Review activity for Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering. (1)
Review activity for Statistical papers. (1)
Review activity for Structural and multidisciplinary optimization. (4)