Pulication List

Recent Publications

The author has published numerous papers in referred Journals and Conference Proceedings, and over 3 dozens of technical reports as follows (last updated May/07):

1). Publications in Referred Journal

Zou, D. H., Y. Cui, V. Madenga and C.S. Zhang, 2007. Effects of frequency and grouted length on the behavior of guided ultrasonic waves in rock bolts. Int'l J. of Rock mechanics and Mining Science. Vol 44(6) pp 813-819.
Zhang, C.S., Y. Li, Y.S. Zhao, D.H. Zou, 2006. Study on optimum excitation wave in grout quality nondestructive testing of rock bolt. J. of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (in Chinese). Vol. 25(6) pp 1240-1245.
Cui, Y. and D.H. Zou, 2006. Numerical simulation of attenuation and group velocity of guided ultrasonic wave in grouted rock bolts. Journal of Applied Geophysics. Vol. 59(4) pp. 324-336.
Madenga, V., D.H. Zou and C.S. Zhang, 2006. Effects of curing time and frequency on ultrasonic wave velocity in grouted rock bolts. J. of Applied Geophysics. Vol. 59(1) pp.79-87.
Zhang, C.S., D.H. Zou and V. Madenga, 2006. Numerical simulation of wave propagation in grouted rock bolts and the effects of mesh density and wave frequency. Int'l J. of Rock mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanics abs, Vol 43(4) pp. 634-639.
Zhang, C.S., D.H. Zou and B. Zhang, 2006. Damage evolution of ductile material under impact loading. Journal of Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 33(1) pp. 26-34.
Nadarajah, N, D.M.D.O.K. Dissanayake, P.W. Noppadol and D.H. Zou, 2005. A case study of geotechnical investigation of Cannel in Bangkok plain. Annual Transactions of IESL, Institute of Engeers, Sri Lanka, 2005, pp. 1-9.
Zhang, C.S., F. Hu and D.H. Zou, 2005. Effects of blast induced vibrations on the fresh concrete lining of shaft. Tunnelling & Underground Space Technology, Vol 20(4), pp.356-361.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2004. Experimental treatment of PCB-contaminated dilute sediments by solidification/stabilization. Mining Environmental Management.
Zou, D.H. and W. Sahito, 2004. Suitability of tailings for shotcrete as a ground support. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 31, pp. 632-636.
Zou, D.H., 2004. Analysis of in situ rock bolt loading conditions. Int'l J Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, Vol. 41, No.3, p.509.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2003. Experimental use of HiFa grouts for underwater strengthening. Soil and Rock America 2003 - J.P. Culligan, H.H. Einstein and A.J. Whittle (eds), Vol. 2, pp. 1659-1664. Published by Verlag Gluckauf Gmbh, Essen.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2003.Geotechnical and geochemical characteristics of solidified mine tailings. Mining Environmental Management, November, vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 22-25.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2003. Tailings dry disposal. Mining Environmental Management, May, vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 17-20.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2001. Design of an internet-based mine information system. Computer Applications in the Minerals Industries- H.P. Xie, Y.H. Wang and Y.D. Jiang (eds), pp. 783-788. Published by A.A. Balkema.
Zou, D.H. and Y.K. Wu, 2001. Investigation of blast-induced fracture in rock mass using reversed vertical seismic profiling. Applied Geophysics, vol. 48, pp. 153-162.
Zou, D.H., C.X. Yu and X.F. Xian, 1999. Dynamic nature of coal permeability ahead of longwall face. Int. J. Rock Mechanics, vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 693-699.
Zou, D.H. and L. Li., 1999. Strengthening of solidified dilute tailings slurry. Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Eng., Vol. 125, No 1, pp. 11-15.
Zou, D.H. and B. MacDonald, 1998. Effects of geology and mine layout on roof caving in Phalen Colliery. CIM-Bulletin, Vol. 91, No. 1020, pp. 59-64.
Zou, D.H., 1995. Statistical regression applied to borehole strain measurements data analysis. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, vol. 13, pp. 17-27.
Zou, D.H., 1995. Effects of rock behaviour and stress condition on field stress measurement. J. of China University of Mining and Technology, vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 23-33.
Zou, D.H. and H.D.S. Miller, 1991. Simulation of microseismic emission during rock failure. Int'l J. Rock mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanics abs., v.28, No.4, pp. 275-284.
Zou, D.H. and P.K. Kaiser, 1990. Determination of in situ stresses from excavation-induced stress changes. Rock mechanics and Rock Engineering, v.23, pp. 167-184.
Kaiser, P.K., D.H. Zou and P. Lang, 1990. Stress determination by back analysis of excavation-induced stress changes - a case study. Rock mechanics and Rock Eng., v.23, pp.185- 200.
Zou, D.H., H.D.S. Miller and P.K. Kaiser, 1989. Numerical study of violent rock failure in terms of stick-slip on joints. Mining Science and Technology, v.9, pp. 241-251.

2). Publications in Referred Conference Proceedings

Zou, D.H. and P. Cui, 2007. Geotechnical challenges facing infrastructure development in western China. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, May 27-31, 2007, Vancouver (in press).
Zou, D.H. and J.L. Cheng, 2007. Rock bolt characterization using guided waves and numerical simulation. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, May 27-31, 2007, Vancouver (in press).
Zhu, Y.Y., P. Cui and D.H. Zou, 2007. Stability Analysis of the Slope of Debris-Flow Fan under artificial rainfall. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, May 27-31, 2007, Vancouver (in press).
Nadarajah, N. and D.H. Zou, 2007. Effect of overlaying load on exposed backfill block in underground mines. 9th Int'l Symp. in mining with backfill, April 29-May 2, 2007, Montreal (in press).
Zou, D.H. and N. Nadarajah, 2006. Optimizing Backfill Design for Ground Support and Cost Saving. GoldenRocks, June 17-21, 2006, Golden, Colorado.
Khan, S. and D.H. Zou, 2006. Analysis of wellbore stability in under-balanced drilling. European Regional ISRM Symposium. May 9 每 12, 2006, Liege, Belgium.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Cui, 2005. Non-Destructive characterization of grouted rock bolts using guided waves. Geo3: Construction, QA/QC conference. Nov. 6-9, 2005, Dallas, TX.
Zou, D.H., 2004. Rock bolt loading mechanism. Proc. SINOROCK2004 - International Symp. on Rock Mechanics. May 2004, ShanXia, China, (3A 08) on CD-ROM.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2002. A new concept of mine tailings dry disposal. Proc. 55th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Niagara Falls, Ont., on CD-ROM (#G049), pp. 395-400.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 2000. Investigation of Strength Durability of S/S-Treated Sediments. Proc. 53rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal, PQ, Vol. 1, pp. 273-279.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, 1999. A proposed method of underwater capping for tailings disposal. Proc. Mining and the Environment II, Sudbury '99, Sudbury, Ont., pp. 671-679.
Zou, D.H. and C.X. Yu, 1999. Distribution of gas pressure in coal seam ahead of longwall face. Proc. 37th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail, Colorado, pp.503-508.
Zou, D.H., C.S. James and Y. Huang, 1998. Highwall stability considerations in design of small scale surface mines - case studies. Proc. 7th Int Symp Mine Planning & Equip Select, Calgary, pp. 125-130.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, Sept., 1997. Experimental study in treatment of contaminated soils. Proc. 19th Canadian Waste Management Conference, St. John's, NF, (on CD-ROM).
Zou, D.H., L. Li and Y. Huang, April, 1997. Laboratory study of strength characteristics of solidified tailings. Proc. 99th CIM Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, BC, (on CD-ROM).
Zou, D.H. Steve, Jan., 1997. An innovative technology for tailings treatment. Proc. Tailings and Mine Waste'97, Fort Collins, Colorado, pp. 633 - 642.
Achireko, P.K. and D.H. Zou, Nov., 1996. Modified conditional simulation for ore reserve estimation. 2nd Atlantic Canada Operations Research Symposium, Moncton, NB.
Zou, D.H. Steve, Sept., 1996. FSM --- A roof-mounted 3D Fault Slip Monitoring device. Proc. 49th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, St. Johns, NF, pp. 123-130.
Zou, D.H., 1995. Evaluation of field properties and stress condition by displacement back-analysis using boundary element principle. Proc. 3rd Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry, Montreal, pp. 436-445.
Henning, J.G., T.R. Yu and D.H. Zou, 1992. Rock mechanics aspects on sill pillar recovery at Kidd Creek Mine. Proc. 16th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, pp. 93-99.
Zou, D.H. and P.K. Kaiser, 1990. In situ stress determination by stress change monitoring. Proc. 31st US Symposium---Rock Mechanics Contributions and Challenges, pp. 27-34.
Kaiser, P.K., T. Wiles, Z. Lu and D.H. Zou, 1990. In situ stress determination for mine design by stress change monitoring. Presented at the 92nd Annual General Meeting of CIM, 21p.
Zou, D.H. and H.D.S. Miller, 1987. A proposed mechanism of rock failure and rockbursting. Proc. 6th Int'l Congress on Rock Mechanics, v.2, pp. 1357-1363.
Zou, D.H. and H.D.S. Miller, 1986. Acoustic emission from rock under uniaxial compressive test and direct shear test. 29th Int'l Acoustic Emission Working Group Meeting, Kingston, 11p.

3). In government publications

Zou, D.H. and S. Panawal, 2001. Literature research of recent passive and triggered explosion barriers in underground coal mines. Report to CANMET.
Zou, D.H., Y. Huang and C. Mukhopadhyay, 2000. Geotechnical information system for Canadian underground coal mines. Report to CANMET.
Zou, D.H. and Y. Huang, Oct., 1998. HiFa Bond for treatment of contaminated soil sediments. Report to NRC/DGI Ltd. (IRAP Project # 300129), 51p.
Zou, D.H., Oct., 1998. Summary of PCB leaching analysis on the treated soil sediments. Report to NS Dept. Transp. & Public Works.
Zou, D.H., L. Li and Y. Huang, January, 1997. Industrial application of HiFa Bond. Report to NRC/DGI Ltd. (Project #04470E), 109p.
Zou, D.H., April, 1996. Longwall caving mechanism & periodic weighting at Phalen Colliery. Report to CANMET-Coal Research Lab, DSS Contract No. 23440-5-1232/01-SQ, 117p.
Zou, D.H., November, 1996. Experimental treatment of PCB contaminated soil in Five Island Lake. Report to NS Dept. Transp. & Public Works.
Kaiser, P.K., T. Wiles and D.H. Zou, February, 1991. Two- and Three-dimensional stress back analysis. Report to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), WS-29-54460, 74p.
Zou, D.H. and P.K. Kaiser, January, 1990. Back analysis of strain change measurements from Room 209 and shaft extension. Report to AECL 95p.
Kaiser, P.K., D.H. Zou and S. Maloney, March, 1989a. Triaxial testing of overcoring cores to assess effects of micro fractures on stress measurement. Report to AECL, Part A of WS-27J-49338, 90P.
Kaiser, P.K., D.H. Zou and S. Maloney, March, 1989b. Triaxial testing of overcoring cores: a supplementary report to AECL, Part A of WS-27J-49338, 89P.
Kaiser, P.K., M.E. Harr and D.H. Zou, March, 1989. Statistical analysis of stress tensors and confidence limits on stresses measurement. Report to AECL, Part B of WS-27J-49338, 65P.
Kaiser, P.K., D.H. Chan, D.D. Tannant and D.H. Zou, March, 1989. Numerical simulations of Room 209 instrument array, Report to AECL, 217p.

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