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Wenfeng Du

December 29, 2020    Author:

Wenfeng Du

PhD   Professor

National First Class Registered Structural Engineer; Distinguished professor of Henan University; Director of Institute of steel and spatial structures of Henan University; Director of Henan prefabricated building engineering technology research center; Member of Natural Science Department of Academic Committee of Henan University.

Jin Ming Avenue, Kaifeng, China

Email: dwf@henu.edu.cn; dwf0925@hotmail.com

Social part-time job



2019


Executive Director of Aluminum Structure Branch of China Metal Structure Association; Ministry of education, NSFC, Henan, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Shandong, Hebei, Guangxi communication evaluation experts.

2018


Director of Henan Civil and Architectural Society.

2017


Member of the Space Structure Committee of the Chinese Society of Civil Engineering; Member of Henan Construction Education Association.

2014


Editorial Board member of the journal of Spatial Structure.

Education



Feb.2014–Aug.2014


Visiting scholar, UAB(University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA).

Sep.2004–Jun.2007


PhD in Civil Engineering; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

Sep.2001–Jun.2004


MS in Civil Engineering; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

Sep.1997–Jun.2001


BS in Civil Engineering; Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China.

Research Interests


Structural engineering; Steel structure; Spatial structure; Prefabricated building; Topology optimization; Deep learning; 3D printing.

Main course


Structural Mechanics (Undergraduate); Steel Structure (Undergraduate); Cognition practice (undergraduate); Course Design of Steel Structure (Undergraduate); Structural Topology optimization and 3D Printing (Undergraduate Innovation Research course); Advanced Steel Structure and Spatial Structure (Postgraduate).

Work Experiences



Jan.2016-now


Distinguished professor of Henan University.

Feb.2014-Aug.2014


Visiting scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alabama.

Jun.2013-now


Professor, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Henan University.

Dec.2009-Jun.2013


Associate Professor, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Henan University.

Oct.2010-Oct.2012


Postdoctoral, Zhejiang University.

Jul.2007-Dec.2009


Lecturer, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Henan University.

Major Projects



Jan.2020-Dec.2022


Henan Province Central Plains Thousand Talents Program-top young talents (500,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2020-Dec.2022


Innovative leading talents of Zhengzhou (the fourth batch of 1125 Zhihui Zhengzhou) (2,000,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2018-Dec.2020


National Natural Science Foundation of China, U1704141, Research on key technology of casting steel node Design and Manufacturing Integration based on topology optimization and 3D Printing (400,000 yuan, PI).

Aug.2017-Aug.2019


Industry-University-Research Scientific and Technological Cooperation project of Henan Province, Research on new prefabricated steel structure System and Node (200,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2016-Dec.2018


Campus cooperation project of Henan Province, Key technology research of large-span space structure (120,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2016-Dec.2018


Key scientific research project of colleges and universities in Henan Province, 15A560017, Research and application of new bearing of space grid structure (20,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2016-Dec.2018


Scientific and Technological development plan project of Henan Province, 162102310395, Research and development of new CSIPs board and study on key technology of connection (PI).

Jan.2014-Dec.2016


National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC -Henan joint fund for talent training), U1304527, Analysis and calculation, bionic optimization and experimental research of tree structure cast steel bifurcation joint (300,000 yuan, PI).

Jan.2014-Dec.2016


Young backbone teachers funding project of Henan Province, 2013GGS-025, Research on the mechanism and disaster prevention design method of light steel structure collapse caused by snow disaster (48,000 yuan, PI).

Jul.2012-Jul.2015


Industry-University-Research Scientific and Technological Cooperation project of Henan Province, 122107000004, Research and application of new joints of spatial reticulated shell structure (300,000 yuan, PI).

Oct.2011-Oct.2012


First-class funded project of Zhejiang provincial postdoctoral fund, Research on load relieving system in engineering structure (50,000 yuan, PI).

Patents (57 patents in total, 26 representative patents)

  1. Wenfeng Du, Chunyu Liu, Liming Zhu, Yun Sun. A steel-FRP combined space curved cable arch grid structure, 2016.7.27, China, ZL 201610319098.6.

  2. Wenfeng Du, Liming Zhu, Lizhen Zhu, Yun Sun, Chunyu Liu. A polygonal single-layer cylindrical reticulated shell structure, 2016.7.27, China, ZL 201610319231.8.

  3. Wenfeng Du, Liming Zhu, Lizhen Zhu. A lightweight folding bridge composed of FRP plates and air rib beams, 2016.8.3, China, ZL 201610320391.4.

  4. Wenfeng Du, Xibin Zhou, Wei Xie, Kunpeng Zhao, Huashen Xie, Haohao Xu. Triangular Pyramid Pyramid Space Crystal Grid Structure, 2016.02.10, China, ZL 201310456692.6.

  5. Wenfeng Du, Zhenghao Zhu, Zhijian Liu. One-way slidable grid support, 2014.09.12, China, ZL201320245667.9.

  6. Wenfeng Du, Wei Zhou, Fudong Yu. Load mitigation device, 2013.02.07, China, ZL201210306988.2.

  7. Wenfeng Du, Wenzhong Liu, Guijun Guo, Guangsheng Xu. A space grid structure, 2012.06.16, China, ZL2009 2 0298229.2.

  8. Wenfeng Du, Dezhi Kong, Hui Zhang, Jianwei Zhang, Yuqing Yuan. A truss structure with self-regulating and disaster prevention function, 2010.6.30, China, ZL 200910227485.7.

  9. Wenfeng Du, Guoguang Liu, Bo Fan. Rectangular Planar Reticulated Shell Structure and Rectangular Plane Supported Dome, 2008.9.3, China, ZL 200810049392.5.

  10. Wenfeng Du, Boqing Gao. Preparation method of a kind of elliptical hole honeycomb beam web, 2008.1.16, China, ZL 200710054914.6.

  11. Wenfeng Du. Zhang string beam structure with load relaxation effect and implementation method, 2009.5.2, China, ZL200710306988.4.

  12. Wenfeng Du. A FRP cable string structure, 2015.3.5, China, ZL201520086548.2

  13. Wenfeng Du. A new type of composite sandwich panel, 2015.10.1, China, ZL201520030464.7.

  14. Wenfeng Du. An end connection node for FRP strips, 2015.3.2, China, ZL201520086563.7.

  15. Wenfeng Du, Xue Yang, Chunyu Liu, Yun Sun, Qi Liu, Zhihao Du, Shuailiang Zhang. A special double-bar cap bolt for FRP component connection, 2016.12.08, China, ZL 201621340724.1.

  16. Wenfeng Du, Hao Zhang, Fan Zhang, Longxuan Wang, Pengfei He, Yannan Zhao. The invention relates to a 3D printing-oriented microbial mineralized fiber micro-reinforced concrete material and a preparation method thereof. Henan Province: CN109626909A, 2019-04-16.

  17. Wenfeng Du, Qi Liu, Xue Yang, Chunyu Liu, Yun Sun. A new fabricated composite sandwich floor and its preparation method [P]. Henan Province: CN106273802B, 2019-03-29.

  18. Wenfeng Du, Zhihao Du, Liming Zhu, Longxuan Wang, Pengfei He, Yannan Zhao. An Intelligent load alleviation Device [P]. Henan: CN208106880U, 2018-11-16.

  19. Wenfeng Du, Yun Sun, Longxuan Wang, Zhihao Du, Shuailiang Zhang, Qi Liu, Pengfei He. A new type of bolt ball node. Henan: CN207499150U, 2018-06-15.

  20. Wenfeng Du, Zhihao Du, Yun Sun, Qi Liu, Shuailiang Zhang, Longxuan Wang, Pengfei He, Yannan Zhao. A new load easing device [P]. Henan: CN108071740A, 2018-05-25.

  21. Wenfeng Du, Yun Sun, Longxuan Wang, Zhihao DU, Shuiliang Zhang, Qi Liu, Pengfei He. A new type of bolt ball node and its preparation method [P]. Henan: CN107829494A, 2018-03-23.

  22. Wenfeng Du, Zhihao Du, Liming Zhu, Mengping Jiang, Dezhi Kong, Yun Sun, Qi Liu, Shuailiang Zhang. A load easing device for engineering structure [P]. Henan: CN206988358U, 2018-02-09.

  23. Wenfeng Du, Zhonghang Hong, Haibin Xue, Zhong Hou, Zhijian Liu. An artificial floating island with an airbag and a space grid [P]. CN211688486U, 2020-10-16.

  24. Wenfeng Du, Haibin Xue, Zhonghang Hong, Zhong Hou, Zhijian Liu. The utility model relates to a deep sea fish tank with spatial grid structure [P]. CN111406688A, 2020-07-14.

  25. Wenfeng Du, Fan Zhang, Liming Zhu, Hao Zhang, Yannan Zhao, Hui Wang, Yingqi Wang. A new cross node and its optimization method based on bionic substructure topology optimization [P]. CN111125818A, 2020-05-08.

  26. Wenfeng Du; Zhonghang Hong; Haibin Xue; Zhong Hou; Zhijian Liu. An artificial floating island with air bag and space grid and its preparation method [P]. CN111099736A, 2020-05-05.

    Main Publications

    A)  Books

  27. Wenfeng Du. Design Examples and Analysis of Grid Shell Structure, China Electric Power Publishing House, 247,000 words, September 2012 (the first edition).

  28. Wenfeng Du. Spatial Structures, China Electric Power Press, 465,000 Words, June 2011 (the second edition).

  29. Wenfeng Du, Hui Zhang, Spatial Structures, China Electric Power Press, 380,000 words, May 2009 (the first edition).

B)  Papers (102 papers in total, 14 representative papers)

  1. Longxuan Wang, Wenfeng DuCorresponding author, Pengfei He, Mijia Yang. Topology Optimization and 3D Printing of Three-branches Joint in Tree-like Structures[J]. Journal of Structural Engineering-ASCE,2020,146(1):167-181. JCR SCI Q1

  2. Wenfeng Du, Qi Liu, Zhiyong Zhou, Nasim Uddin. Experimental investigation of innovative composite folded thin cylindrical concrete shell structures[J]. Thin-walled structures, 2019, 137(1):224-230.JCR SCI Q1

  3. Qi Liu, Wenfeng DuCorresponding author. Flexural Behaviors of Concrete/EPS-Foam/Glass-Fiber Composite Sandwich Panel[J]. Advances in materials science and engineering, 2018, (4):1-10.JCR SCI Q3

  4. Wenfeng Du, Nasim Uddin, Innovative composite structural insulated panels (CSIPs) folded shell structures for large-span roofs. Materials and Structures,2017,50(1):50-61.JCR SCI Q1

  5. Wenfeng Du, Yun Sun, Mijia Yang. Bearing capacity of the cast-steel joint with branches under eccentric load. Journal of Constructional Steel Research,2017,135 (1):285-291.JCR SCI Q1

  6. Pengfei He, Wenfeng DuCorresponding author, Longxuan Wang, et al. Additive Manufacturing and Mechanical Performance of Trifurcated Steel Joints for Architecturally Exposed Steel Structures[J]. Materials, 2020, 13(8):1901. (SCI Q2)

  7. Wenfeng Du, Fudong Yu, Shilin Dong. Research on the energy dissipation of single layer latticed shell structures during earthquake, Disaster Advances,2012,5(4):485-490.SCI Q4

  8. Nasim Uddin, Wenfeng Du (Corresponding author). New thin shells made of composite structural insulated panels, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2014.11.01, 33(21): 1954~1965. (SCI Zone 3)

  9. Longxuan Wang, Wenfeng DuCorresponding author, Fan Zhang, et al. Research on topology optimization and 3D printing manufacturing of four-branches cast-steel joint[J]. Journal of Building Structures, 2020:1-15. (EI)

  10. Fan Zhang, Wenfeng DuCorresponding author, Hao Zhang, et al. Research on topology optimization of cross joint based on bionic substructure. Journal of Building Structures, 2020,41(S1):55-65. (EI)

  11. Wenfeng Du, Zhifei Sun, Boying Gao, Shilin Dong. Finite element analysis of three-fork cast steel joints of tree structure[J]. Journal of Building Structures, 2014,35(S1): 89~93. (EI)

  12. Wenfeng Du, Boqing Gao, Shilin Dong. Research on calculation method of total life cycle cost of reticulated shell structure[J]. Journal of Civil Engineering, 2011,44 (06): 127~137. (EI)

  13. Wenfeng Du, Boqing Gao, Shilin Dong. Theoretical analysis and experimental study on improved cantilever beam string structure[J]. Journal of Building Structures, 2010,31(11): 57~64. (EI)

  14. Wenfeng Du, Boqing Gao, Shilin Dong. Study on types and characters of dynamical failure for single layer latticed shells[J]. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2009,26(07):39-46+65. (EI)

    Honors and Awards

2019


Central Plains "thousand talents plan" - top young talents;

Class C of High-level Talents accreditation of Henan Province;

The fourth batch of innovative leading talents in Zhengzhou;

The Ministry of Education online education research Center, intelligent teaching star title;

Third Prize of Henan Province Science and Technology Progress Award.

2018


The Scientific and Technological Youth Award of Henan Province, awarded the title of outstanding youth science and technology expert of Henan Province;

Academic and technical leader of Henan Provincial Department of Education.

2017


The May 4th Youth Medal of Henan University;

The first ten civilized families in Henan University;

Advanced individual of Teacher's ethics of Henan University.

2016


First prize of Scientific and technological Achievements of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province;

Excellent teachers in Kaifeng;

Special prize of Teaching Quality Competition of Henan University;

Kaifeng Youth Science and Technology Award;

Outstanding Paper Award for young and middle-aged in the National Symposium on Modern Structural Engineering;

First prize of Scientific and technological Achievements of Henan Education Department.

2015


College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Henan University the most beautiful faculty;

2013-2015 Advanced Individual of Teacher's Ethics of Henan University;

First prize of teaching Quality Competition of Henan University.

2014


Excellent instructor of Henan University Student Challenge Cup Competition.

2013


Young backbone teachers in Henan Province;

First Prize of the second Excellent Paper Award of Natural Science of Henan Province.

2011


Second Prize of Henan Province Construction Industry Excellent Project;

First Prize of Henan Province First Natural Science Excellent Paper Award.

 

 

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