Cheng Yuansheng


Faculty Content

Professor

Email: yscheng@hust.edu.cn

Academic Areas: Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Research Interests: Ship structural mechanics, Structural impact dynamics, Light-weight structure and design, Surrogate-based optimization


Academic Degrees

PhD in Structural Engineering, 2000, The University of Hong Kong,

ME in Ship Structural Mechanics, 1987, Huazhong University of Science and Technology,

BE in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 1984, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.


Professional Experience

Professor (2002-present); Huazhong University of Science and Technology,

Associate Professor (1994-1997, 2000-2002); Huazhong University of Science and Technology,

Lecturer (1987-1994); Huazhong University of Science and Technology.


Publications

1. Cheng YS, Zhou TY, Wang H, Li Y, Liu J, Zhang P. Numerical investigation on the dynamic response of foam-filled corrugated core sandwich panels subjected to air blast loading. Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials; 2019, 21(3):838-864.

2. Ganchao Chen, Pan Zhang, Jun Liu, Yuansheng Cheng, Hao Wang. Experimental and numerical analyses on the dynamic response of aluminum foam core sandwich panels subjected to localized air blast loading. Marine Structures, 2019, 65:343-361.

3. Liu M, Liu J, Cheng Y. High-order free vibration analysis of FGM sandwich plates with non-monotonically graded flexible core. Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, 2018, 20(6):759-780.

4. Cheng Yuansheng, Liu Manxia, Zhang Pan, Xiao Wei, Zhang Changzai, Liu Jun, Hou Hailiang. The effects of foam filling on the dynamic response of metallic corrugated core sandwich panel under air blast loading Experimental investigations, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 2018;145:378-88.

5. Li Z, Chen GC, Liu MX, Liu J, Cheng YS, Zhang P. Numerical study on the performance of new   type multi-layer protective structures subjected to contact underwater explosion. In: 28th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2018 Sapparo, June 10, 2018 - June 15, 2018.

6. Li MH, Zhang P, Liu J, Cheng YS. A methodology for wave load prediction of damaged ship based on Kriging model. In: 28th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2018 Sapparo, June 10, 2018 - June 15, 2018.

7. YU EE, Liu J, Zan DW, Qian JC, Zhang P, Cheng YS. A maximum space distance-based adaptive sampling surrogate model for prediction of strength of a ship grillage.In:28th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2018 Sapparo, June 10, 2018 - June 15, 2018.

8. Zhou TY, Zhang P, Cheng YS, Liu MX, Liu J. Numerical study on the response of functionally graded PVC foam core sandwich panels subjected to non-contact underwater explosion. In: ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 Madrid, June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018.

9. Cai SP, Liu J, Cheng YS, Hao WW, Zhang P. Numerical investigation into the effect of stand-off distance on the blast performance of metallic corrugated-core sandwich panels. In: ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 Madrid, June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018.

10. Yang HF, Cheng YS, Zhang P, Chen K, Liu J. Experimental investigation into the effect of impact loading on the response of metallic trapezoidal corrugated-core   sandwich panels. In: ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 Madrid, June 17, 2018 - June 22,2018.

11. Qian JC, Yu EE, Zhang JL, Zhan DW, Cheng YS. Optimization of the vibration response of a longitudinal transverse stiffened conical shell based on an ensemble of surrogates. In: ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 Madrid, June 17, 2018 - June 22, 2018.

12. Zhan Dawei, Qian Jiachan, Liu Jun, Cheng Yuansheng. Pseudo expected improvement matrix criteria for parallel expensive multi-objective optimization. In book: Advances in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2018, DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-67988-4_12.

13. Dawei Zhan, Yuansheng. Cheng, Jun. Liu. Expected improvement matrix-based infill criteria for expensive multiobjective optimization. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation.2017, 21(6):956-975.

14. Dawei Zhan, Jiachang Qian, Yuansheng Cheng. Pseudo expected improvement criterion for parallel EGO algorithm. Journal of Global Optimization 2017, 68(3): 641-662.

15. Dawei Zhan, Jiachang Qian, Yuansheng Cheng. Balancing global and local search in parallel efficient global optimization algorithms. Journal of Global Optimization 2017, 67(4):873-892.  

16. Zhang Changzai, Cheng Yuansheng, Zhang Pan, Duan Xinfeng, Liu Jun, Li Yong. Numerical investigation of the response of I-core sandwich panels subjected to combined blast and fragment loading. Engineering Structures, 2017, 151:459-471.

17. Chen Ganchao, Liu Jun, Zhou Tianyu, Cheng Yuansheng, Zhang Changzai, Zhang Pan. Performance Evaluation of Air-Backed Metallic Circular Plates Subjected to Close-In Underwater Explosion. Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2017 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Trondheim, Norway. DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2017-62179.

18. Jiang Chengtao, Cheng Yuansheng, Xiao Wei, He Qijian, Gao Shangdi. Shape optimization design of brackets connecting girders of an internal bulkhead and pressure hull under external pressure. Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2017 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Trondheim, Norway. DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2017-62179.

19. Wang H, Cheng YS, Liu J, Gan L. The Fluid-Solid Interaction Dynamics between Underwater Explosion Bubble and Corrugated Sandwich Plate. Shock and Vibration 2016, 2016(3):1-21.

20. Wang H, Cheng YS, Liu J, Gan L. Damage evaluation of a simplified hull girder subjected to underwater explosion load: A semi-analytical model. Marine Structures 2016, 45:43-62.

21. Zhang P, Cheng YS, Liu J, Li YZhang CZHou HLWang CM. Experimental study on the dynamic response of foam-filled corrugated core sandwich panels subjected to air blast loading. Composites Part B: Engineering 2016, 105:67-81.

22. Zhang CZ, Zhang P, Liu J, Pan JQ, Zhao YJ, Cheng YS. Dynamic response of sandwich panels with functionally graded aluminum foam cores subjected to underwater explosion. Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Busan, South Korea. DOI:  10.1115/OMAE2016-55122.

23. Ai DJ, Cheng YS, Liu J, Liu JH, Wang HK, Zhang P. Numerical simulation on response of foam core sandwich panels subjected to underwater explosion. Conference Proceedings of the ASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Busan, South Korea. DOI:10.1115/OMAE2016-55149.

24. Liu M, Cheng Y, Liu J. High-order free vibration analysis of sandwich plates with both functionally graded face sheets and   functionally graded flexible core. Composites Part B: Engineering 2015, 72:97-107.

25. Pan Zhang, Jun Liu, Yuansheng Cheng, Yong Li. The Effect of Polymer Filling on Dynamic Response of Metallic Corrugated Core Sandwich Panels under Air Blast Loading Experimental Study. In: International Conference on Advances in Composite Materials and Structures, Istanbul (2015).

26. Pan Zhang, Yuansheng Cheng, Jun Liu, Chunming Wang, Hailiang Hou, Yong Li. Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Laser-welded Corrugated-core Sandwich Panels Subjected to Air Blast Loading. Marine Structures 2015, 40: 225-246.

27. Zhang P, Li J, Cheng Y, Hou H, Wang C, Li Y. Dynamic response of metallic trapezoidal corrugated-core sandwich panels subjected to air blast loading - An experimental study. Materials & Design 2015, 65:221-230.

28. Wang H., Zhu X, Cheng YS, Liu J. Experimental and numerical investigation of ship structure subjected to close-in underwater shock wave and following gas bubble pulse. Marine Structures 2014, (39):90-117.

29. Liu M, Liu J, Cheng YS. Free vibration of a fluid loaded ring-stiffened conical shell with variable thickness. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics 2014, 136:0510031-05100310.

30. Zhang P, Cheng YS, Liu J. Numerical analysis of dynamic response of corrugated core sandwich panels subjected to near-field air blast loading. Shock and Vibration 2014; 180674:1-16.

31. Liu J, Ye X, Liu M, Cheng YS, Wu L. A semi-analytical method of free vibration of fluid loaded ring-stiffened stepped conical shell. Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology 2014;13(2):35-49.

32. Zhang P, Cheng YS, Liu J. Energy absorption analysis of metallic corrugated core sandwich panels under air blast loading. 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Korea 2014.6.14-2014.6.20.

33. Liu M, Liu J, Cheng YS. Free vibration of a fluid loaded ring-stiffened conical shell with variable thickness. 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Korea 2014.6.14-2014.6.20.

34. Zuxing Pan, Yuansheng Cheng, Jun Liu. Stress analysis of a finite plate with a rectangular hole subjected to uniaxial tension using modified stress functions. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 2013; 75:265-277.

35. Zuxing Pan, Yuansheng Cheng, Jun Liu. A semi-analytical analysis of the elastic buckling of cracked thin plates under axial compression using actual non-uniform stress distribution. Thin-Walled Structures.2013;73:229-241.

36. He L, Cheng Y S, Liu J. Precise bending stress analysis of corrugated-core, honeycomb-core and X-core sandwich panels. Composite Structure. 2012; 94(5):1656-1668.

37. Wang H, Zhao F, Cheng Y-S, Liu J, Tian Y. Dynamic response analysis of light weight pyramidal sandwich plates subjected to water impact. Polish Maritime Research 2012;19(4):31-43.

38. Li Rongfu, Cheng Yuansheng, Zeng Guangwu. Analytical stress analysis of the novel saddle-shaped end closure of the deep-diving submersible vehicle. Journal of Ship Mechanics 2011;15(6):634-648.

39. Liu J, Au FTK, Cheng YS, Li RF. A semi-analytical method for bending, buckling and free vibration analyses of sandwich panels with square honeycomb cores. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics 2010;10(1):127-151.


Courses Taught

Ship Structural Strength and Design, Undergraduate

Optimization principles and methods, Postgraduate


Projects

The project financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of P.R. China (under the contract number of 51879112) and projects from the industry communities.

Awards

2012, Second prize of Science and Technology Progress awarded by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.