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Dr Xiaonan Hou

Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

  1. Published

    Morphological characterization and reconstruction of fractured heat-treated glass

    Zhu, Y., Yang, J., Wang, X.-E., Xie, D. & Hou, X., 15/09/2023, In: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 616, 18 p., 122455.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  2. Published

    Dynamic Finite Element Model Based on Timoshenko Beam Theory for Simulating High-Speed Nonlinear Helical Springs

    Zhao, J., Gu, Z., Yang, Q., Shao, J. & Hou, X., 4/04/2023, In: Sensors. 23, 7, 11 p., 3737.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    The influence of notching and mixed-adhesives at the bonding area on the strength and stress distribution of dissimilar single-lap joints

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 1/06/2020, In: Composite Structures. 241, 10 p., 112136.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    Fracture mechanisms of hybrid adhesive bonded joints: effects of the stiffness of constituents

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Liu, Y., J.Hughes, D., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 1/10/2020, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives . 102, 102649.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    A novel dissimilar single-lap joint with interfacial stiffness improvement

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 15/11/2020, In: Composite Structures. 252, 11 p., 112741.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    The effect of joint configuration on the strength and stress distributions of dissimilar adhesively bonded joints

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 1/01/2021, In: Engineering Structures. 11 p., 111322.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. Published

    Hybrid and adhesively bonded joints with dissimilar adherends: a critical review

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Green, S., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 30/09/2021, In: Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 35, 17, p. 1821-1859 39 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineReview articlepeer-review

  8. Published

    A novel configuration of a double lap adhesive joint with reduced stress concentrations

    Yousefi Kanani, A., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 7/09/2017, 20th International Conference on Composite Structures - ICCS 20. Tornabene, F. (ed.). Bologna, Italy: Societa Editrice Esculapio

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  9. Published

    A multi-scale model for studying failure mechanisms of composite wind turbine blades

    Ye, J., Chu, C., Cai, H., Hou, X., Shi, B., Tian, S., Chen, X. & Ye, J., 15/03/2019, In: Composite Structures. 212, p. 220-229 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Local bridging effect of fractured laminated glass with EVA based hybrid interlayers under weathering actions

    Yang, J., Wang, Y., Wang, X. E., Hou, X., Zhao, C. & Ye, J., 3/01/2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 314, B, 13 p., 125595.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Sensitivity Studies on Offshore Submarine Hoses on CALM Buoy with Comparisons for Chinese‑Lantern and Lazy‑S Configuration: OMAE2019‑96755

    Wang, F., Amaechi, C. V., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 10/06/2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Otherpeer-review

  12. Published

    Experimental and analytical study on the pre-crack impact response of thick multi-layered laminated glass under hard body impact

    Wang, X.-E., Huang, X.-H., Yang, J., Hou, X., Zhu, Y. & Xie, D., 15/09/2021, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 206, 20 p., 106613.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Estimating microscale DE parameters of brittle adhesive joints using genetic expression programming

    Wang, X.-E., Kanani, A. Y., Gu, Z., Yang, J., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 31/10/2022, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 118, 12 p., 103230.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    A novel genetic expression programming assisted calibration strategy for discrete element models of composite joints with ductile adhesives

    Wang, X.-E., Kanani, A. Y., Pang, K., Yang, J., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 30/11/2022, In: Thin-Walled Structures. 180, 18 p., 109985.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Particle-based micromechanical modelling of adhesive joint considering microscale surface roughness

    Wang, X.-E., Hou, X., Ye, J., Pang, K. & Yang, J., 21/07/2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Abstractpeer-review

  16. Published

    Insights into the micromechanical response of adhesive joint with stochastic surface micro-roughness

    Wang, X.-E., Pang, K., Huang, X., Yang, J., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 31/01/2023, In: Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 277, 19 p., 108954 .

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Investigation on the transitional micromechanical response of hybrid composite adhesive joints by a novel adaptive DEM model

    Wang, X.-E., Yousefi Kanani, A., Gu, Z., Yang, J., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 30/04/2023, In: Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. 124, 15 p., 103760.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Microscale Discrete Element Model for Simulating Bridging Behavior of Fractured Glass Laminates

    Wang, X. E., Yang, J., Peng, S., Wang, Y. & Hou, X., 20/06/2022, Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings. Belis, J., Bos, F. & Louter, C. (eds.). Vol. 8. 12 p. (Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings; vol. 8).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  19. Published

    Design optimisation of braided composite beams for lightweight rail structures using machine learning methods

    Singh, A., Gu, Z., Hou, X., Liu, Y. & Hughes, D. J., 15/02/2022, In: Composite Structures. 282, 12 p., 115107.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Experimental and numerical investigation into the hybrid joint performance considering microstructural roughness

    Pang, K., Wang, X.-E., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 3/11/2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Abstractpeer-review

  21. E-pub ahead of print

    Effect of microstructural roughness on the performance and fracture mechanism of multi-type single lap joints

    Pang, K., Wang, X.-E., Ye, J., Carnegie, C. & Hou, X., 30/11/2024, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 286, 111763.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Understanding mixed mode ratio of adhesively bonded joints using genetic programming (GP)

    Liu, Y., Gu, Z., Hughes, D. J., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 15/02/2021, In: Composite Structures. 258, 10 p., 113389.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Joining Technologies for Aluminium Castings—A Review

    Li, D., Slater, C., Cai, H., Hou, X., Li, Y. & Wang, Q., 19/05/2023, In: Coatings. 13, 5, 958.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  24. Published

    Analysis of failure mechanisms of adhesive joints modified by a novel additive manufacturing-assisted method

    Kanani, A. Y., Wang, X. E., Hou, X., Rennie, A. E. W. & Ye, J., 15/02/2023, In: Engineering Structures. 277, 9 p., 115428.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Metamaterials with negative Poisson’s ratio: a review of mechanical propterties and deformation mechanisms

    Hou, X. & Silberschmidt, V., 10/04/2015, Mechanics of Advanced Materials: Analysis of Properties and Performance. Silberschmidt, V. V. & Matveenko, V. P. (eds.). Springer International Publishing, p. 155-179 25 p. (Engineering Materials).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  26. Published

    A novel 3D composite structure with tunable Poisson's ratio and stiffness

    Hou, X. & Hu, H., 07/2015, In: physica status solidi (b). 252, 7, p. 1565–1574 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Tailoring structure of inclusion with strain-induced closure to reduce Poisson's ratio of composite materials

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 2014, In: Journal of Applied Physics. 115, 8 p., 224903.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Numerical analysis of composite structure with in-plane isotropic negative Poisson’s ratio: effects of materials properties and geometry features of inclusions

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 03/2014, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 58, p. 152–159 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Erratum to: A composite material with Poisson’s ratio tunable from positive to negative values: an experimental and numerical study

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 01/2014, In: Journal of Materials Science. 49, 1, p. 461 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  30. Published

    A novel concept to develop composite structures with isotropic negative Poisson's ratio: effects of random inclusions

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 12/10/2012, In: Composites Science and Technology. 72, 15, p. 1848–1854 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  31. Published

    A study of computational mechanics of 3D spacer fabric: factors affecting its compression deformation

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 05/2012, In: Journal of Materials Science. 47, 9, p. 3989–3999 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  32. Published

    Non-uniformity of deformation in low-density thermally point bonded non-woven material: effect of microstructure

    Hou, X., Acar, M. & Silberschmidt, V., 01/2011, In: Journal of Materials Science. 46, 2, p. 307–315 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  33. Published

    Finite element simulation of low-density thermally bonded nonwoven materials: effects of orientation distribution function and arrangement of bond points

    Hou, X., Acar, M. & Silberschmidt, V., 02/2011, In: Computational Materials Science. 50, 4, p. 1292–1298 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Nonlinear compression behavior of warp-knitted spacer fabric: effect of sandwich structure

    Hou, X., Hu, H., Liu, Y. & Silberschmidt, V., 2011, In: Computers, Materials & Continua. 23, 2, p. 119-134 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    2D finite element analysis of thermally bonded nonwoven materials: continuous and discontinuous models

    Hou, X., Acar, M. & Silberschmidt, V., 09/2009, In: Computational Materials Science. 46, 3, p. 700–707 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    Tensile behaviour of low density thermally bonded nonwoven material

    Hou, X., Acar, M. & Silberschmidt, V., 2009, In: Journal of Engineered Fibres and Fabrics . 4, 1, p. 26-33 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    A composite material with Poisson’s ratio tunable from positive to negative values: an experimental and numerical study

    Hou, X., Hu, H. & Silberschmidt, V., 12/2013, In: Journal of Materials Science. 48, 24, p. 8493-8500 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Double lap adhesive joint with reduced stress concentration: effect of slot

    Hou, X., Yousefi Kanani, A. & Ye, J., 15/10/2018, In: Composite Structures. 202, p. 635-642 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. Published

    Tensile behavior of low density thermally bonded nonwoven material

    Hou, X., Acar, M. & Silberschmidt, V. V., 20/04/2009, In: Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. 4, 1, p. 26-33 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    Non-linear finite element model for dynamic analysis of high-speed valve train and coil collisions

    Gu, Z., Hou, X., Keating, E. & Ye, J., 1/05/2020, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 173, 10 p., 105476.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Design and analysis method of nonlinear helical springs using a combining technique: Finite element analysis, constrained Latin hypercube sampling and genetic programming

    Gu, Z., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 1/11/2021, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 235, 22, p. 5917-5930 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    A parametric study of adhesive bonded joints with composite material using black-box and grey-box machine learning methods: Deep neuron networks and genetic programming

    Gu, Z., Liu, Y., J.Hughes, D., Ye, J. & Hou, X., 15/07/2021, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 217, 11 p., 108894.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Advanced static and dynamic analysis method for helical springs of non-linear geometries

    Gu, Z., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 24/11/2021, In: Journal of Sound and Vibration. 513, 18 p., 116414.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  44. Published

    A Novel Self‐Updating Design Method for Complex 3D Structures Using Combined Convolutional Neuron and Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks

    Gu, Z., Hou, X., Saafi, M. & Ye, J., 30/06/2022, In: Advanced Intelligent Systems. 4, 6, 10 p., 2100186.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    A genetic evolved machine learning approach for 3D DEM modelling of anisotropic materials with full consideration of particulate interactions

    Gu, Z., Ding, X., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 1/02/2023, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 250, 11 p., 110432.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Mechanical properties of a multi-material flexible adhesive joint

    Gendre, L., Hou, X. & Ridler, T., 15/09/2016, SAMPE Europe Conference 16 Liege. SAMPE Europe, p. 225-235 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNConference contribution/Paperpeer-review

  47. Published

    Modelling Composite Failure through Machine Learning

    Ding, X., Hou, X., Xia, M., Ismail, Y. & Ye, J., 1/09/2020.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Abstractpeer-review

  48. Published

    Predictions of macroscopic mechanical properties and microscopic cracks of unidirectional fibre-reinforced polymer composites using deep neural network (DNN)

    Ding, X., Hou, X., Xia, M., Ismail, Y. & Ye, J., 15/12/2022, In: Composite Structures. 302, 13 p., 116248.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Effects of defects on the transverse mechanical response of unidirectional fibre-reinforced polymers: DEM simulation and deep learning prediction

    Ding, X., Gu, Z., Hou, X., Xia, M., Ismail, Y. & Ye, J., 1/10/2023, In: Composite Structures. 321, 117301.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Numerical modelling of thermally bonded nonwovens: continuous and discontinuous approaches

    Demirci, E., Hou, X., Acar, M., Pourdeyhimi, B. & Silberschmidt, V., 05/2012, In: Solid State Phenomena. 188, p. 164-169 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

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