Yu-Han Wang

Yu-Han Wang

PhD Student of Geophysics

Publications

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Journal Articles

Poroelastic Bulk Controls on Shear Localization in Fault Gouge During Earthquake Rupture: Insights From a Hybrid Numerical Framework

Published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 2026

A hybrid numerical study of how poroelastic bulk properties control pore-pressure evolution and shear localization during earthquake rupture.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H. and Heimisson, E. R. (2026). "Poroelastic Bulk Controls on Shear Localization in Fault Gouge During Earthquake Rupture: Insights From a Hybrid Numerical Framework." Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 131(3), e2025JB032291.
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A granular anisotropic model of underground rockburst considering the effect of radial stresses

Published in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2025

A discrete-element study of how inherent anisotropy and radial stress affect underground rockburst behavior.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H., Ma, G. and Rezania, M. (2025). "A granular anisotropic model of underground rockburst considering the effect of radial stresses." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 155, 106202.
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A coupled finite difference-spectral boundary integral method with applications to fluid diffusion in fault structures

Published in International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 2024

A hybrid spectral-boundary-integral and finite-difference method for fluid injection and propagation in fault structures.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H. and Heimisson, E. R. (2024). "A coupled finite difference-spectral boundary integral method with applications to fluid diffusion in fault structures." International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics.
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Dynamics of granular debris flows against slit dams based on the CFD-DEM method: effect of grain size distribution and ambient environments

Published in Acta Geotechnica, 2023

A CFD-DEM study of granular debris-flow impact on slit dams under varying grain-size distributions and ambient environments.

Recommended citation: Mao, W., Wang, Y.-H., Yang, P., Huang, Y. and Zheng, H. (2023). "Dynamics of granular debris flows against slit dams based on the CFD-DEM method: effect of grain size distribution and ambient environments." Acta Geotechnica.
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The effects of rock-infill interfacial properties on the compressive damage behaviour of flawed rocks: Results from a DEM study

Published in Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2022

A DEM study of how rock-infill interfacial properties affect the damage behavior of flawed rocks under compression.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H. and Nguyen, N. H. T. (2022). "The effects of rock-infill interfacial properties on the compressive damage behaviour of flawed rocks: Results from a DEM study." Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics.
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Experimental study on long-term performance of new urban green space soil for sponge city construction

Published in Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021

An experimental study of long-term performance decay in new urban green space soil for sponge city construction.

Recommended citation: Yang, P., Zhao, Z.-X., Li, Z.-C. and Wang, Y.-H. (2021). "Experimental study on long-term performance of new urban green space soil for sponge city construction." Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.
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Micromechanical study on hard rock strainburst using the discrete element method

Published in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021

A DEM investigation of axial-stress effects on hard-rock strainburst strength, fracture pattern, and micro-cracking behavior.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H., Nguyen, N. H. T. and Zhao, L. (2021). "Micromechanical study on hard rock strainburst using the discrete element method." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
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Experimental-numerical investigation on grout diffusion and washout in rough rock fractures under flowing water

Published in Computers and Geotechnics, 2020

A coupled experimental and numerical study of grout diffusion and washout in rough rock fractures under flowing water.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H., Yang, P., Li, Z.-T., Wu, S.-J. and Zhao, Z.-X. (2020). "Experimental-numerical investigation on grout diffusion and washout in rough rock fractures under flowing water." Computers and Geotechnics.
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Conference Papers

Investigating the Influence of Poroelastic Bulk on Small-scale Shear Localization with a Hybrid SBI-FD Method

Published in AGU Fall Meeting 2024, Washington, D.C., USA, 2024

An AGU Fall Meeting contribution on the influence of poroelastic host rock on small-scale shear localization in fault gouge.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H. and Heimisson, E. R. (2024). "Investigating the Influence of Poroelastic Bulk on Small-scale Shear Localization with a Hybrid SBI-FD Method." AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, T41A-02.
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On the effect of vibration on dry/fluid-saturated granular flows: Implications for geological hazards induced by earthquakes

Published in EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 2023

Conference contribution on vibration effects in dry and fluid-saturated granular flows.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H., Mao, W. and Heimisson, E. R. (2023). "On the effect of vibration on dry/fluid-saturated granular flows: Implications for geological hazards induced by earthquakes." EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria.
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Linking fluid flow in a shear zone to the surrounding bulk with poroelastic boundary integral solutions

Published in EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria, 2023

Conference contribution on linking shear-zone fluid flow to surrounding bulk deformation using poroelastic boundary integral solutions.

Recommended citation: Heimisson, E. R. and Wang, Y.-H. (2023). "Linking fluid flow in a shear zone to the surrounding bulk with poroelastic boundary integral solutions." EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Austria.
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CFD-DEM study on the entrainment induced by debris flows with the HBP rheological model

Published in Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2021, Beijing, China, 2021

Conference paper on debris-flow entrainment modeled with CFD-DEM and the HBP rheological model.

Recommended citation: Wang, Y.-H., Mao, W.-W., Yang, P., Huang, Y. and Zheng, H. (2021). "CFD-DEM study on the entrainment induced by debris flows with the HBP rheological model." Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium 2021, Beijing, China.
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