International Journal of Materials Engineering

The International Journal of Materials Engineering strives to publish articles related to fundamental properties of engineering materials, mechanical characterisation, how they are controlled by processing, formed, joined and finished, and how all of these factors influence the selection and design of materials in real-world engineering applications.

Kai-Wei Liu

Post-doctoral Fellow, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, USA

Research Areas

Alkali-Silica Reaction, Recycled Asphalt Pavements/Shingles in Cement Concrete, Durability and Sustainability of Cementitious Materials, Concrete Material Characterization, Nanotechnology in Concrete, Polymer-modified Cement, Fiber Reinforced Polymer

Education

2010-2015Doctor of Philosophy Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA
2007-2009Master of Engineering Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA
2002-2004Master of Science Department of Civil Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan

Experience

2015-presentPost-Doctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, USA
2007-2015Graduate Assistant Research/Graduate Assistant Teaching, Texas A&M University, USA
2007Junior Engineer, Lee Ming Construction CO., LTD, Taiwan
2004-2006Corporal Engineer, Chinese Army Engineering, Taiwan
2003-2004Graduate Assistant Research, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan

Publications: Journals

[1]  Liu, K. W. and A. Mukhopadhyay (2015). “Accelerated concrete-cylinder test for alkali-silica reaction.” ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 44(3): 1-10
[2]  Liu, K. W. and A. Mukhopadhyay (2014). “A kinetic-based ASR aggregate classification system.” Construction and Building Materials 68: 525-534
[3]  Liu, K. W. and A. Mukhopadhyay (2014). “Alkali-silica reaction in a form of chemical shrinkage.” Civil Engineering and Architecture 2(6): 235-244
[4]  Ju, S. H., S. H. Liu, and K. W. Liu (2006). “Measurement of stress intensity factors by digital camera.” International Journal of Solids and Structures 43: 1009-1022

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Mukhopadhyay, A. and K. W. Liu (2015). “Application of nanotechnology to control ASR in Portland cement concrete.” Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, Chicago, Illinois, May 24-26, pp. 465-472
[2]  Mukhopadhyay, A. and K. W. Liu (2014). “Rapid chemical method for determination of aggregate alkali silica reaction.” FAA Worldwide Airport Technology Transfer Conference, Galloway, New Jersey, August 5-7, Paper P10092
[3]  Mukhopadhyay, A., G. Hassan, K. W. Liu, and D. Zollinger (2012). “A new kinetic type rapid aggregate ASR test method.” Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete, Austin, Texas, May 20-25, Paper 021811/MUKH