Publications

Chen, Y., Ma, G., Zhou, W., Wei, D., Zhao, Q., Zou, Y., & Grasselli, G. (2021). An enhanced tool for probing the microscopic behavior of granular materials based on X-ray micro-CT and FDEM. Computers and Geotechnics, 132, 103974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2020.103974

Zhao, Q., Glaser, S. D., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Assessing Energy Budget of Laboratory Fault Slip Using Rotary Shear Experiments and Micro-Computed Tomography. Geophysical Research Letters, 47(1). https://doi.org/10.1029/2019gl084787

Magsipoc, E., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2019). 2D and 3D Roughness Characterization. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01977-4

Zhao, Q., Glaser, S. D., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Assessing Energy Budget of Laboratory Fault Slip Using Quantitative Micro-CT Image Analysis. 6.

Wei, W., Zhao, Q., Jiang, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2019). A New Contact Formulation for Large Frictional Sliding and Its Implement in the Explicit Numerical Manifold Method. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Springer(1), 435–451. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01914-5

He, T.-M., Zhao, Q., Ha, J., Xia, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Understanding progressive rock failure and associated seismicity using ultrasonic tomography and numerical simulation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 81, 26–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.06.022

Abdelaziz, A., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Grain based modelling of rocks using the combined finite-discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 103, 73–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.07.003

Zhao, Q., He, T. M., Ha, J., Xia, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Dataset for time-lapse ultrasonic tomography of a granite slab under uniaxial compression test. Data Brief, 20, 614–616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.08.151

Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., Kovaleva, O., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Direct Observation of Faulting by Means of Rotary Shear Tests Under X-Ray Micro-Computed Tomography. Journal of Geophysical Research-Solid Earth, 123(9), 7389–7403. https://doi.org/10.1029/2017jb015394

Wei, W., Zhao, Q., Jiang, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Three new boundary conditions for the seismic response analysis of geomechanics problems using the numerical manifold method. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 105, 110–122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.03.009

Kalogerakis, G. C., Zhao, Q., Grasselli, G., & Sleep, B. E. (2018). In situ chemical oxidation processes: 4D quantitative visualization of byproduct formation and deposition via micro-CT imaging. The Leading Edge, 37(6), 462–467. https://doi.org/10.1190/tle37060462.1

Zhou, H., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Dilation of rock joints based on quantified surface description. Geoconvention, Calgary.

Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Understanding shear behaviour of a rough joint using surface topography scan and numerical simulation. Geoconvention, Calgary.

Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Rotary shear test under X-ray micro-computed tomography. 52nd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Seattle.

Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2017). Rotary shear experiments under X-ray micro-computed tomography. The Review of Scientific Instruments, 88(1), 015110. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4974149

Zhao, Q. (2017). Investigating brittle rock failure and associated seismicity using laboratory experiments and numerical simulations [PhD Thesis, University of Toronto].

Huang, X., Zhao, Q., Qi, S., Xia, K., Grasselli, G., & Chen, X. (2017). Numerical simulation on seismic response of the filled joint under high amplitude stress waves using finite-discrete element method (FDEM). Materials, 10(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10010013

Zhao, Q., Abdelaziz, A., He, T.-M., Xia, K., & Grasselli, G. (2017). Understanding progressive rock failure using ultrasonic tomography and numerical simulation. ISRM Progressive Rock Failure Conference, Ascona, Switzerland.

Zhou, H., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2017). Assessment of the detectability of localized strong attenuation zones through finite-difference waveform modelling. Geoconvention, Calgary.

Tisato, N., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2016). Experimental rock physics under micro-CT. In C. Sicking & J. FergusonSicking (Eds.), SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts (Vol. 35, pp. 3251–3255). Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1190/segam2016-13949603.1

Tisato, N., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2016). Experimental rock deformation under micro-CT - Two new apparatuses for rock physics. In C. Kuwait Petroleum, Subsidiaries, Omv, A. Saudi, & Shell (Eds.), 78th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2016: Efficient Use of Technology - Unlocking Potential. European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE; Scopus. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201601225

Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., Grasselli, G., Mahabadi, O. K., Lisjak, A., & Liu, Q. (2015). Influence of in situ stress variations on acoustic emissions: A numerical study. Geophysical Journal International, 203(2), 1246–1252. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggv370

Tisato, N., Chapman, S., Zhao, Q., Grasselli, G., & Quintal, B. (2015). Seismic wave attenuation in rocks saturated with bubbly liquids: Experiments and numerical modeling. In R. V. Schneider (Ed.), SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts (Vol. 34, pp. 3254–3258). Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1190/segam2015-5902520.1

Zhao, Q., Lisjak, A., Mahabadi, O. K., Liu, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Numerical simulation of hydraulic fracturing and associated microseismicity using finite-discrete element method. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 6(6), 574–581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2014.10.003

Zheng, L., Zhao, Q., Milkereit, B., Grasselli, G., & Liu, Q. (2014). Spectral-element simulations of elastic wave propagation in exploration and geotechnical applications. Earthquake Science, 27(2), 179–187. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11589-014-0069-9

Grasselli, G., Zhao, Q., Lisjak, A., & Liu, Q. (2013, June 6). Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in rocks using FEM/DEM. 1st International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications, Lausanne, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1201/b14916-14

Zhao, Q. (2013). Numerical Studies of Frictional Sliding Behavior and Influences of Confining Pressure on Accoustic Activities in Compression Tests Using FEM/DEM [MASc Thesis, University of Toronto].

Lisjak, A., Liu, Q., Zhao, Q., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2013). Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in brittle rocks by two-dimensional finite-discrete element analysis. Geophysical Journal International, 195(1), 423–443. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggt221

Grasselli, G., Zhao, Q., Lisjak, A., & Liu, Q. (2013). Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in rocks using FEM/DEM. In Rock Dynamics and Applications - State of the Art (pp. 149–159). CRC Press; Scopus.

Lisjak, A., Liu, Q., Zhao, Q., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2013). Erratum to Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in brittle rocks by two-dimensional finite-discrete element analysis. Geophysical Journal International, 196(2), 1263. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggt419