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Dr Xiaonan Hou

Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

  1. Journal article
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Published

    Finite element modelling on the mechanical behaviour of Marine Bonded Composite Hose (MBCH) under burst and collapse

    Amaechi, C. V., Chesterton, C., Butler, H. O., Gu, Z., Odijie, A. C., Wang, F., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 24/01/2022, In: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE). 10, 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Published

    Composite risers for deep waters using a numerical modelling approach

    Amaechi, C. V., Gillett, N., Odijie, A. C., Hou, X. & Ye, J., 15/02/2019, In: Composite Structures. 210, p. 486-499 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Strength of submarine hoses in Chinese-lantern configuration from hydrodynamic loads on CALM buoy

    Amaechi, C. V., Facheng Wang, Hou, X. & Ye, J., 1/01/2019, In: Ocean Engineering. 171, p. 429-442 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

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