Fang Xie
Email: fangxie@usx.edu.cn
School of Civil Engineering
University of Shaoxing, CHN
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics, Ningbo University, China.
M.S. in Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, China.
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, China.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research centers on sustainable building materials and structures with a focus on enhancing environmental performance and structural durability. I am particularly interested in developing expertise in mathematical and computational modeling to better analyze material behavior and optimize design processes. I aim to contribute to the advancement of sustainable and resilient construction practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Researcher in University of California, Berkeley, March 2024- March 2026
Visiting Scholar, Case Western Reserve University, United States, October 2018 – October 2019
Associate Professor, Shaoxing University, China, January 2017 – Present
PROJECT GRANTS
Title: Mechanical behavior of high-performance fiber concrete components
Funding Source: International technical cooperation project supported by Zhejiang Qinye Construction Industry Group Co., Ltd., China.
Role: Project Leader and Key Researcher
Duration: 2020 – 2022.
Title: Mechanical property and design method of GFRP tubular GFRP RC component
Funding Source: Zhejiang national natural science foundation project, China.
Role: Project Leader and Key Researcher
Duration: 2017 – 2019.
Title: Key technology of flexible half-excavated foundation in transmission line in mountainous area
Funding Source: Zhejiang Science and Technology Project, China
Role: Project Leader and Key Researcher
Duration: 2016 – 2018.
Title: The key technologies of power transmission tower against ice disaster
Funding Source: Shaoxing Science and Technology Project, China
Role: Project Leader and Key Researcher
Duration: 2014 – 2015.
PATENTS
Title: A prefabricated component of glass fiber composite rib laminated plate
Patent Number: CHINA ZL 2022 2 0022555.6.
Role: First inventor
Title: A prefabricated component of breakwater based on GFRP material
Patent Number: CHINA ZL 2021 2 1656097.3.
Role: First inventor
Title: GFRP double-tube power transmission pole
Patent Number: CHINA ZL 2018 2 1939357.6.
Role: First inventor
Title: Weight-type steel pipe pile foundation for self-supporting pole of transmission line
Patent Number: CHINA ZL 2016 1 0150248.5.
Role: Third inventor (3rd of 5)
Title: Multi-circuit power transmission pole of GFRP tube confined concrete composite component
Patent Number: CHINA ZL 2015 1 0423988.7.
Role: First inventor
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Xie, F., Tian, W., Li, S., et al., (2025). Experimental study on the structural performance of glass-fiber-reinforced concrete slabs reinforced with glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars: A sustainable alternative to steel in challenging environments. Polymers, 17(8), 1068-1082.
2. Chen Y., Xv J., Xie F., et al., (2024). Flexural bearing capacity of T-shaped joints in GFRP transmission towers. Acta Materiae Compositae Sinica, 41(5), 2609-2623.
3. Xie F., Tian W., Diez P., et al. (2023). Bonding performance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars under the influence of deformation characteristics. Polymers, 15(12), 2604-2621.
4. Xie, F., Yang, H.M., Liang, M., et al. (2021). Study on tensile and shear properties of GFRP tendons with varying surface types. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University, 10(41), 1-8.
5. Xie, F., & Liang M. (2020). Study on flexural stiffness of GFRP tubular GFRP reinforced concrete beam. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University, 39(2), 1-6.
6. Xie, F., Cao, J.Y., & Feng, B. (2020). The horizontal bearing behavior of weight-type steel pipe foundation. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University, 40(4), 1-8.
7. Xie, F., Feng B., Wang, Z.Q., & Zhang, D.C. (2019). Model tests and calculation theory on uplift bearing capacity of flexible semi-excavated foundation. Chinese Journal of Mechanics and Engineering, 38(5), 1041-1052.
8. Xie, F., Chen, J., Yu, Q.Q., et al. (2019). Behavior of cross arms inserted in concrete-filled circular GFRP tubular columns, Materials, 12(14), 2280-2298.
9. Xie, F., Chen, J., Dong X.L., et al. (2018). Flexural behavior of GFRP tubes filled with magnetically driven concrete. Materials, 11(1), 92-104.
10. Chen, J., Wang, J., Xie, F., et al. (2016). Behavior of thin-walled dodecagonal section double skin concrete-filled steel tubular beam-columns. Thin-Walled Structures, 104, 135-143.
11. Chen, J., Wang, J., Xie, F., et al. (2016). Behavior of thin-walled dodecagonal section double skin concrete-filled steel tubes under bending. Thin-Walled Structures, 98, 293-300.
12. Xie, F., Chen, J., Jin, W.L., et al. (2016). Test study on key tubes and connections of steel and concrete composite structures for long-span power transmission tower. Chinese Journal of Electric Power, 49(6), 120-125.
13. Xie, F., & Feng, B. (2016). Study on the effect of phase spacer against jump of ice-shedding in the transmission Line. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University. 2016, 7, 105-111.
14. Xie, F., Feng, B., Guo, Y., et al. (2015). Research on a new tangent tower for transmission line with 500/220kV-mixed-voltage four circuits in the same tower. Chinese Journal of Electric Power, 48(8), 73-79.
15. Xie, F., Feng, B., & Li, P.F. (2014). Design on a novel angle tower for transmission lines in heavy ice-coating area. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University, 3, 8-14.
16. Xie, F., Feng, B., Yang, X.D., et al. (2012). The selection and optimization of foundation for transmission tower in the river. Chinese Journal of Shaoxing University, 9, 37–41.
