Geosciences

Geoscience is a multi-disciplinary journal aimed at bringing together top-quality research across the entire spectrum of the Earth Sciences along with relevant work in related areas. Geosciences Journal opens a new era for the publication of geoscientific research articles in English, covering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, structural geology, mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, environmental geology, economic geology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, remote sensing and planetary geology.

Louis Wong

Editorial Board Member of Geosciences

Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Research Areas

Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Underground Engineering

Education

2008Ph.DGeotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1999B.ScEarth Sciences (1st class Honors), University of Hong Kong

Experience

2009-presentAssistant Professor Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2008-2009Geotechnical Engineer Camp Dresser & McKee Inc., USA
2007-2008Postdoctoral Fellow Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
2007Visiting Scholar Handong Global University, South Korea
2003Research Assistant Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
1999-2002Engineering Geology Graduate Geotechnical Engineering Office, Hong Kong
1999-1999Asst Geotechnical Engineer I-P Foundations Ltd., Hong Kong

Academic Achievement

Best Report for the Engineering Geology HK2000 Conference (2000)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Li, H.Q. and Wong, L.N.Y. (submitted) "Cracking processes in specimens containing single flaws under uniaxial compression-a numerical study". International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences.
[2]  Wong, L.N.Y. (submitted) "Determination of normal joint spacing from apparent joint spacing measurements". International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences.
[3]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Ponti, R. (submitted) "Constraints, design and implementation of rock discontinuity survey for engineering purposes". International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences.
[4]  Fang, Q., Zhang, D.L. and Wong, L.N.Y. (submitted) "Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground". Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
[5]  Li, H.Q. and Wong, L.N.Y. (submitted) "Influence of flaw inclination and loading rate on cracking processes in specimens containing single flaws". International Journal of Solids and Structures.
[6]  Wu, Z.J. and Wong, L.N.Y. (under review) "Frictional crack initiation and propagation analysis by numerical manifold method". Computer and Geotechnics.
[7]  Sun, H.Y., Wong, L.N.Y., Shang, Y.Q., Yu, B.T. and Wang, Z.L. (under review) "Experimental studies of groundwater pipe flow network characteristics in gravelly soil slopes". Landslides,
[8]  Zhang, X.P. and Wong, L.N.Y. (under review) "Cracking processes in rectangular molded rocks containing a single flaw under uniaxial compression-a numerical study based on parallel bonded-particle model approach". Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.
[9]  Li, X.B., Li, D.Y., Liu, Z.X., Zhao, G.Y., Wang, W.H. and Wong, L.N.Y. (under review) "Coupled SURPAC and FLAC3D numerical analysis for the safe exploitation of a subsea gold mine in China". Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
[10]  Zhang, X.P., Wong, L.N.Y., Wang, S.J. and Han G.Y. (in press) "Engineering properties of quartz mica schist". Engineering Geology.
[11]  Fang, Q., Zhang, D.L. and Wong, L.N.Y. (2011) "Environmental risk management for a cross interchange subway station construction in China". Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology., 26, pp 750-763
[12]  Li, D.Y., Li, X.B., Li C.C. and Wong, L.N.Y. (2011) "Experimental and numerical Studies on the mechanical response of plate-shape granite samples containing prefabricated holes under uniaxial compression", Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 30(6), pp 1198-1206 (in Chinese).
[13]  Fang, Q., Zhang, D.L., Wong, L.N.Y., Li, P.F. and Li, Q.Q. (2011) "Study on circular tunnel failure modes using model test", Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 30(3), pp 564-571 (in Chinese)
[14]  Sun, H.Y., Wong, L.N.Y., Shang, Y.Q., Shen, Y.J. and Lu, Q. (2010) "Evaluation of drainage tunnel effectiveness in landslide control", Landslides, 7(4), pp 445-454.
[15]  Sun, H.Y., Wong, L.N.Y., Shang, Y.Q. Lu, Q. and Zhan, W. (2010) "Systematic monitoring of the performance of anchor systems in fractured rock masses", International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 47, pp 1038-1045.
[16]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2009) "Using high speed video imaging technique in the study of cracking and coalescence processes in rock", Geotechnical Testing Journal, 32, 2, pp 164-180.
[17]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2009) "Systematic Evaluation of Cracking Behavior in Specimens Containing Single Flaws under Uniaxial Compression", International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 46, 2, pp 239-249. CV-Louis Wong-Page 2 (July 2011)
[18]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2009) "Crack Coalescence in Molded Gypsum and Carrara Marble: Part 1-Macroscopic Observations and Interpretation", Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 42, 3, pp 475-511.
[19]  Wong L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2009) "Crack Coalescence in Molded Gypsum and Carrara Marble: Part 2-Microscopic Observations and Interpretation", Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 42, 3, pp 513-545.
[20]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Whittle, A.J. (2005) "Discussion of "A Non-linear Approach for Settlement Prediction of Single Pile and Pile Groups under Vertical Load" by Castelli, F. and Motta, E.", Geotechnical Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 158, pp. 175-177.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Li, D-Y, Li, X-B, Liu, Z-X, Ma C-D and Wong, L.N.Y. (accepted) "Buckling failure of highly-stressed hard rocks surrounding deep underground openings and confining effects of backfilling material" The 12th International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Beijing, China, 16th-21st October, 2011.
[2]  Zhang, X.P., Wong, L.N.Y. and Wang, S.J. (accepted) "Back-analysis of schistose rock mass strength parameters based on displacement monitoring data". The 12th International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Beijing, China, 16th-21st October, 2011.
[3]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Li, H.Q. (accepted) "Initiation and propagation of tensile wing cracks and anti-wing cracks from a preexisting open flaw under compression". The 12th International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Beijing, China, 16th-21st October, 2011.
[4]  Li, H.Q. and Wong, L.N.Y. (2011) "Initiation and propagation of tensile wing cracks and horsetail cracks from a pre-existing flaw under compression". 45th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA, June 26–29, 2011.
[5]  Sham, W.L., Wong, L.N.Y., Bai, W.Q. and Tiong, R.L.K. (2011) "Geological risk assessment in underground construction". Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC-6, Zurich, June 21-26, 2011.
[6]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Liu, G. (2010) "An improved K-means clustering method for the automatic grouping of discontinuity sets". 44th US Rock Mechanics Symposium and 5th U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT June 27–30, 2010. ARMA 10-265.
[7]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2009) "Process Zone Development Associated with Cracking Processes in Carrara Marble". The 9th International Conference on Analysis of Discontinuous Deformation "New Developments and Applications, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 25-27 November 2009, pp581-588
[8]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2007) "Crack Coalescence in Molded Gypsum and Carrara Marble". AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, December 10-14, 2007.
[9]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2007) "Coalescence Behavior in Carrara Marble and Molded Gypsum Containing Artificial Flaw Pairs Under Uniaxial compression". 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 27-31, 2007
[10]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2006) "Comparison of Coalescence Behavior Between Natural Outcrops and Laboratory Testing Specimens". 2006 GSA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Oct 22-25, 2006.
[11]  Wong, L.N.Y. and Einstein, H.H. (2006) "Fracturing Behavior of Prismatic Specimens Containing Single Flaws". Golden Rocks 2006, The 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS): "50 Years of Rock Mechanics-Landmarks and Future Challenges, Golden, Colorado, June 17-21, 2006.