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XU Wenjie

Position:Associate Professor

Address:Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering,Tsinghua University, Beijing, China 100084

Homepage: www.meggs.hydr.tsinghua.edu.cn/

Tel:86-10-6278 2301

Fax:86-10-6278 5593

E-mail: wenjiexu@tsinghua.edu.cn


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Educational Background

BA:   Sep.1997 – July.2001 Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, East China Institute of Geology

PhD: Sep.2003 – Jun.2008, Engineering Geology, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences


Work Experience

2014.12- : Associate Professor, Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering,Tsinghua University
2010.03-2014.11: Lecturer, Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering,Tsinghua University
2008.06-2010.02:Post-doctor, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
2006.09-2006.12:Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Hong Kong
2001.08-2003.08:Engineer, China Railway 13th Bureau Group CO., LTD

Teaching Courses

1. 《Engineering Geology》

2. 《Geological  Practice》

3. 《Marine Geology》

4. Geology and Engineering Geology》MOOC


Research Interests

1. Structural properties and multiscale mechanics of geomaterials

2. Slope engineering, underground engineering and geohazard

3. Offshore engineering geology and geomechanics


Research Projects

[1] State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, China,CoDEM - Development, application and cloud computing platform,2020.01-2022.12

[2] GuiYang Engineering Corporation Limited, PowerChina,Simulation and development of disaster assessment system for landslide tsunamis near the dam in narrow valley,2020.04-2022.02

[3] Gansu Province Transport Planning, Survey & Design Institute Co., LTD.,BIM cloud platform for Dingxi-Lintao expressway tunnels, Gansu Province,2020.04-2022.05

[4] Key Research & Develop plan sub-projects (Beijing JiaoTong University),Study on key technologies for construction safety of subway and underground engineering,2018.01-2020.12

[5] National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC),Study on the hazards of tsunamis generated by soil-rock mixture landslides under hydraulic conditions based on fluid-solid interaction,2019.01-2022.12

[6] National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC),Progressive failure mechanism of soil-rock mixture slope based on multi-scale and multi-process analysis,2017.01-2020.12

[7] National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC),Study on the scale effect and meso-macro mechanism of soil-rock mixture in the whole process of deformation and failure,2015.01 - 2018.12

[8] National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC),Soil and groundwater pollution process and in-situ restoration,2014.01-2017.12

[9] The Fourth Engineering Co., Ltd. Under China Railway Wuju Group ,Construction management of large loess tunnel based on BIM,2018.06-2020.06

[10] Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.,3D simulation of landslide tsunami in Lijiaxia reservoir, Qinghai Province,2018.06-2018.07

[11] Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Study on the dynamic interaction between reef sand foundation and structure using centrifugal model test,2018.06-2019.06

[12] China Geological Environment Monitoring Institute,Development of the landslide risk assessment software based on continuous-discontinuous coupling method,2018.04-2019.01

[13] Gansu Province Transport Planning, Survey & Design Institute Co., LTD.,Study on the key technologies for the design and construction of tunnel in collapsible loess area,2016.01-2016.11

[14] China Geological Environment Monitoring Institute,Development of the landslide risk assessment software based on discontinuous analysis method,2017.04-2017.12

[15] Institute of Geomechanics, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences,Centrifuge model tests of rainfall-induced landslide along Cheng-Lan railway,2017.05-2017.12


Professional Service

[1] Executive Director, Geological Society of Beijing

[2] ISSMGE, T208, Director

[3] IAEG, C29, Director

[4] Director, The branch of Information Technology and Application of geotechnical engineering branch, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering

[5] Deputy Secretary General, Professional Committee of the 6th session of the Geotechnical testing 

[6] Director, The branch of soft rock engineering and Deep Disaster Control, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering

[7] Young Alumni Council, Young Crew Management Board, The Chinese Institution of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - the China Civil Engineering Society


Honors and Awards

2019    The First Prize of Tsinghua University’s Teaching Achievements

2019    Excellent MOOC Class Award of Tsinghua University Online Open Course

2018    Tsinghua University Annual Teaching Excellence Award

2017    Grand Prize for Teaching Achievements of Hydraulic Majors in National Colleges and Universities

2016    MOOC Teaching Pioneer by Xuetangx

2016    Gu DeZhen Youth Award of Engineering Geology Commission, China Geology Society

2016    The Second Prize of Nation Municipal Engineering Science and Technology Award

2016    The Third Prize of Tianjin Science and Technology Award

2012     Grand Prize in Lecture Competition of Hydraulic Majors in National Colleges and Universities

2012    Outstanding Young Academic Paper Award for the 30th Anniversary of Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics & Engineering (CSRME) 

2009    Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of Chinese Academy of Sciences

2009    Nomination Award of the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation of China


Academic Achievement

[1] Xu Wen-Jie*, Zhang Hai-Yang. Research on the Effect of Rock Content and Sample Size on the Strength Behavior of Soil-Rock Mixture. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment (DOI: 10.1007/s10064-020-02050-z) (Accepted)

[2] Zhou Qian, Xu Wen-Jie*, Retief Lubbe. Multi-scale Mechanics of Sand Based on FEM-DEM Coupling Method. Powder Technology, (Accepted)

[3] Xu Wen-Jie*, Dong Xue-Yang. Simulation and Verification of Landslide Tsunamis using a 3D SPH-DEM Coupling Method. Computers and Geotechnics, 2021,129:103803.

[4] Liu Guang-Yu, Xu Wen-Jie, Govender Nicolin, et al. Simulation of rock fracture process based on GPU-accelerated discrete element method. Powder Technology, 2021, 377:640-656.

[5] Feng Ze-Kang, Xu Wen-Jie*, Meng Qing-Shan. Study on mechanical behaviors of the interaction between coral sand- and structure surface. Journal of Central South University:Science and Technology, 2020, 27(11): 3436−3449.

[6] Retief Lubbe, Xu Wen-Jie*, Daniel N. Wilke, Patrick Pizette, Nicolin Govender. Analysis of parallel spatial partitioning algorithms for GPU based DEM. Computers and Geotechnics, 2020, 125,103708.

[7]  Xu Wen-Jie*, Liu Guang-Yu, Yang Han. Study on the mechanical behavior of sands using 3D discrete element method with realistic particle models. Acta Geotech. (2020). 

[8] Xu Wen-Jie*, Feng Ze Kang, Yang Han, et al. Study on meso-mechanical behavior of sand based on its 2D geometrical model. Sci China Tech Sci, 2020, 63: 777–790, 

[9] Xu Wen-Jie*, Yao Zhen-Guo, Luo Yan-Ting, Dong Xue-Yang. Study on landslide-induced wave disasters using a 3D coupled SPH-DEM method. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2020, 79: 467–48.

[10] Feng Ze-Kang, Xu Wen-Jie*, Lubbe Retief.Three-dimensional morphological characteristics of particles in nature and its application for DEM simulation. Powder Technology, 2020,364:635-646.

[11] Liu Guang-Yu, Xu Wen-Jie*, Sun Qi-Cheng, Govender Nicolin. Study on the rock block breakage tests based on a GPU accelerated discrete element method. Geoscience Frontiers, 2020, 11(2): 461-471.

[12]  Liu Guang-Yu, Xu Wen-Jie*, Govender Nicolin, N. Wilke Daniel. A cohesive fracture model for discrete element method based on polyhedral blocks. Powder Technology, 2020,359:190-204.

[13] Xu Wen-Jie*, Wang Shi, Manzoor Bilal. LEM-DEM coupling for slope stability analysis. Science China Technological Sciences, 2020, 63: 329–340.

[14]  I. E. Shipovskii, V. A. Trofimov, V. A. Trofimov, Olga N. Malinnikova, Wen-jie Xu. Numerical approach to computer simulation of landslide events Numerical Approach to Computer Simulation of Landslide Events. International Conference on Advanced Materials with Hierarchical Structure for New Technologies and Reliable Structures 2019,  Tomsk, Russia,1–5 October 2019

 [15] Xu Wen-Jie*, Dong Xue-Yang, Ding Wen-Tao. Analysis of fluid-particle interaction in granular materials using coupled SPH-DEM method. Powder Technology, 2019, 353, 459-472.

[16] Wen-Jie Xu, Yang Zhao. A Coupling Finite-Discrete Element Method for Mechanical Analysis of Granular Materials. Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Fundamentals of Soil Behaviours, 901-910

[17] Wen-Tao Ding, Wen-Jie Xu. Study on the multiphase fluid-solid interaction in granular materials based on an LBM-DEM coupled method. Powder Technology, 335 (2018) 301–314.

[18] Wei HouZhen, Xu WenJie, Wei ChangFu, et al.. Influence of water content and shear rate on the mechanical behavior of soil-rock mixtures. SCIENCE CHINA (Technological Sciences), 2018, 61(8):1127–1136.

[19] Hou-Zhen Wei; Wen-Jie Xu; Xiao-Feng Xu; Qing-Shan Meng.  Mechanical Properties of Strongly Weathered Rock–Soil Mixtures with Different Rock Block Contents. ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics,2018, 18(5).

[20] Han Yang, Wen-Jie Xu*, Qi-Cheng Sun. Study on the meso-structure development in direct shear tests of a granular material. Powder Technology, 2017, 314(1): 129-139.

[21] Wen-Jie Xu*, Li-Ming Hu, Wei Gao. Random generation of the meso-structure of a Soil-Rock Mixture and its application in the study of the mechanical behaviors in a landslide dam. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2016,86:166-178.

[22] Xu Wen-Jie*, Wang Shi, Zhang Hai-Yang, Zhang Zong-Liang. Discrete Element modelling of a soil-rock mixture used in an embankment dam. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2016, 86: 141-156.

[23] Zong-Liang Zhang, Wen-Jie Xu*, Wei Xia, Hai-Yang Zhang. `Large-scale in-situ test for mechanical characterization of soil–rock mixture used in an embankment dam. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences,2016, 86: 317-322.

[24] Hai-Yang Zhang, Wen-Jie Xu, Yu-Zhen Yu. Triaxial tests of soil-rock mixture with different rock block distribution [J]. Soils and Foundations, 2016, 56(1):44–56

[25] Hai-Yang Zhang, Wen-Jie Xu*, Yu-Zhen Yu. Numerical analysis of soil-rock mixture’s meso-mechanics based on biaxial test [J]. Journal of Central South University:Science and Technology, 2016, 23(3): 685−700.

[26] Wen-Jie Xu*, Cheng-Qing Li, Hai-Yang Zhang. DEM analyses of the mechanical behavior of soil and soil-rock mixture via the 3D direct shear test. Geomechanics and Engineering, 2015, 9(6): 815-827

[27] Cheng-Qing Li, Wen-Jie Xu*, Qing-Shan Meng. Multi-sphere approximation of real particles for DEM simulation based on a modified greedy heuristic algorithm [J]. Powder Technology, 2015, 286: 478–487.

[28] Wen-Jie XU*, Hai-Yang ZHANG, Yu-Xin JIE, et al.. Generation of 3D Random Meso-structure of Soil-Rock Mixture and its Meso-structural Mechanics Based on Numerical Tests [J]. Journal of Central South University:Science and Technology, 2015, 22(2): 619-630.  (SCI)

[29] Wen-Jie XU*, Yu-Xin JIE, Qing-Bo LI, Xiao-Bo WANG, Yu-Zhen YU Genesis, Mechanism, and Stability of the Dongmiaojia landslide, Yellow River, China [J]. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2014, 67: 57 - 68.  (SCI)

[30] Xiao-Bo WANG, Wen-Jie XU*, Bing-Yin ZHANG, Qi-Cheng SUN. Particle crushing simulations with improved discontinuous deformation analysis [J]. Engineering Computations, 2014, 31(7): 1321 - 1341.  (SCI)

[31] Xiao-Bo WANG, Wen-Jie XU*, Bing-Yin ZHANG Breakage Characteristics and Crushing Mechanism of Cement Materials Using Point-Loading Tests and the Discrete-Element Method [J]. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2014, 26(5): 992 -1002.  (SCI)

[32] Wen-Jie XU*, Qiang XU, Yu-Jie WANG The Mechanism of High-speed Motion and Damming of the Tangjiashan Landslide [J]. Engineering Geology, 2013, 157: 8-20.  (SCI)

[33] Yu-Xin JIE*, Wen-Jie XU, Danzeng DUNZHU, et al.Laboratory testing of a densified municipal solid waste in Beijing [J]. Journal of Central South University:Science and Technology, 2013, 20: 1953−1963.  (SCI)

[34] Yu-Xin JIE, Li- Zhen LIU, Wen-Jie XU*, Guang-Xin LI. Application of NEM in seepage analysis with a free surface [J]. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 2013, 89: 23-37.  (SCI)

 [35] Wen-Jie XU*, Qiang XU, Rui-Lin HU Study on the shear strength of soil–rock mixture by large scale direct shear test. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2011, 48(8):1235 -1247.  (SCI)

[36] Wen-jie XU*,  Rui-lin HU, Zhong-qi YUE, et al. Genesis and stability of the Zhoujiawan Landslide, Three Gorges, China [J]. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2009, 68:47-54. (SCI)  

[37] Wen-jie XU*, Zhong-qi YUE,  Rui-lin HU. Study on the Mesostructure and Mesomechanical Characteristics of the Soil-Rock Mixture Using Digital Image Processing Based Finite Element Method [J]. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2008, 45(5): 749-762. (SCI) 

[38] W.J. XU*, R.L. HU, R.J. TAN. Some Geomechanical Properties of Soil-Rock Mixtures in the Hutiao Gorge Area, China [J]. Gotechnique,2007,57(3): 255-264.(SCI) 

[39] Tian-Wei LIU, Wen-Jie XU*, Hai-Yang ZHANG Discrete element analysis of the effect of meso-structure heterogeneity on the mechanical behavior of rock. Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods, Proceedings of the 3rd ISRM SINOROCK 2013 Symposium. 

[40] Hai-Yang ZHANG, Wen-Jie XU*, Yu-Zhen YU, He LV Biaxial compression numerical test of soil-rock mixture. Global View of Engineering Geology and the Environment, Wu & Qi, Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2013. 

[41] Wen-Jie XU*, Yu-Xin JIE, Yu-Zhen YU Study on the breakage mode and risk analysis of Tangjiashan barrier dam. International Symposium on Earthquake-induced Landslides, November 7-9, 2012, Japan.