I am a Ph.D. candidate in University of Liverpool supervised by Dr. XueZhang and Prof. Kristian Krabbenhoft.
Prior to my Ph.D. program, I was working on civil engineering materials supervised by Prof. Xiaodi Hu and Assoc. Prof. Pan Pan at Wuhan Institute of Technology.
My research interests include Topology Optimization, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Pavement Engineering, Pavement Materials and Structural Health Monitoring. I am eagerly in applying topology optimization to the field of engineering, like density-based structure optimization.
Contact:
Email: shelvan@liverpool.ac.uk
Office: Brodie Tower, Brownlow St., Liverpool, L69 3GL
Profiles:
Publications
Publications on Journals
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1. A limit analysis-based topology optimisation method for geostructure design
Xifan Li,
Xue Zhang,
Yujia Zhang,
Computers and Geotechnics, 2024
This paper addresses this gap by introducing a novel topology optimisation method for three-dimensional geostructure design.
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2. Three-dimensional plasticity-based topology optimization with smoothed finite element analysis
Xifan Li,
Xue Zhang,
Yujia Zhang,
Computational Mechanics, 2023
The proposed formulation addresses the optimization problem by combining mixed rigid-plastic analysis with density-based topology optimization, resulting in a volume minimization approach.
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3. Establishment of some parametric criteria for standardizing the stirring and blending conditions of using RPAF as an asphalt-binder modifier
Xifan Li,
Xiaodi Hu,
Pan Pan,
Luis Fuentes,
Lubinda F. Walubita
Construction & Building Materials (CBM), 2021
Parametric conditions assessed included stirring temperature, rate, and time.
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4. A framework for plasticity‐based topology optimization of continuum structure
Xue Zhang,
Xifan Li,
Yujia Zhang
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, November 10, 2022
The proposed method requires no relaxation techniques for imposing local stress-constrain and possesses good computational efficiency for large-scale problems.
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5. Numerical analysis of downward progressive landslides in long natural slopes with sensitive clay
Yujia Zhang,
Xue Zhang,
Xifan Li,
Aindra Lingden,
Jingjing Meng
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, June, 2024
This study contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics of sensitive clay landslides, shedding light on the intricate interplay of factors governing their behaviour and progression.
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6. An implicit 3D nodal integration based PFEM (N-PFEM) of natural temporal stability for dynamic analysis of granular flow and landslide problems
Yujia Zhang,
Xue Zhang,
Hoang Nguyen,
Xifan Li,
Liang Wang
Computers and Geotechnics, July, 2023
In this study, we developed a new version of a three-dimensional (3D) Nodal integration based PFEM (N-PFEM) using a mixed variational principle with the final problem resolved in.
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7. Structural damage identification based on modal frequency strain energy assurance criterion and flexibility using enhanced Moth-Flame optimization
Minshui Huang,
Xifan Li,
Yongzhi Lei,
Jianfeng Gu
Structures, Volume 28, December 2020
A damage identification framework based on modal frequency strain energy assurance criterion (MFSEAC), modal flexibility and enhanced moth-flame optimization is presented.
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8. Damage Identification of Bridge Structures Considering Temperature Variations-Based SVM and MFO
Minshui Huang,
Yongzhi Lei,
Xifan Li,
Jianfeng Gu
Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Volume 34, Issue 2, 1 March 2021
A novel method based on the support vector machine (SVM) and moth-flame optimization (MFO) is proposed to identify the damage of structures considering temperature variations.
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9. Structural Damage Identification Based on l1 Regularization and Bare Bones Particle Swarm Optimization with Double Jump Strategy
Minshui Huang,
Yongzhi Lei,
Xifan Li
Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Volume 2019, Article ID 5954104
This paper aims to propose a novel optimization algorithm which is named as bare bones particle swarm optimization with double jump (BBPSODJ) for finding a new solution to the SDI problem in SHM field.
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10. Exploring the feasibility of using reclaimed paper-based asphalt felt waste as a modifier in asphalt-binders
Xiaodi Hu,
Silei Fan,
Xifan Li,
Pan Pan,
Fuentes Luis
Construction and Building Materials, Volume234, 20 February 2020, 117379
The laboratory test results indicated that it is feasible to utilize RPAF waste as an asphalt-binder modifier to enhance the engineering properties/performance of the asphalt-binder and HMA mix whilst simultaneously addressing the environmental issues of RPAF waste disposal.
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Publications on Conference
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1. Topology Optimization based Integrated Design of Structure-Foundation System
Xifan Li,
Xue Zhang,
Yujia Zhang
Geoshanghai International Conference, May 2024
This study introduces a novel topology optimization method with the goal of achieving an integrated design for offshore infrastructure.
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2. Numerical modelling of downward progressive landslides in sensitive clay
Yujia Zhang,
Xue Zhang,
Xifan Li
Geoshanghai International Conference, May 2024
The simulation results reveal that a downward progressive landslide initiates with a localized flow slide surrounding the embankment and usually involves a combination of various failure modes.
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3. Estimation of RNN-based constitutive modelling of history-dependent materials
Xifan Li,
Xue Zhang,
Youkou Dong
UK Association for Computational Mechanics, April 2022
Estimation of RNNs on training surrogate models for classical history-dependent materials is carried out. Focuses are placed on their capability in describing the loading and unloading processes.
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4. Structural Damage Identification Based on Improved Grey Wolf Optimizer and Sparse Regularization
Yongzhi Lei,
Xifan Li,
Minshui Huang
National Civil Engineering Forum for Graduate Students - NCEF 2019, Dec. 13-15, 2019, Fuzhou, China
The proposed method is validated by two numerical examples, the results show that t he proposed damage identification method with high efficiency, it has great potential in the field of structural health monitoring.
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