Associate Professor
Supervisor of Master's Candidates
ZHANG Heng
Lecturer
Master Supervisor
Email: tunnelzh@home.swjtu.edu.cn
Office: Room 3-2, Tunnel Building, Jiuli Campus
BIO
Education
PhD, Southwest Jiaotong University, Civil Engineering (2009)
M.A., Southwest Jiaotong University, Bridge and tunnel engineering (2007)
B.S., Xi'an University of Technology, Civil Engineering (2003)
Employment
Lecturer, Department of tunnel and underground engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China (present)
Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Engineering, The University of Warwick, Britain (2016-2018)
Research Interests
Research on construction safety of underground engineering under complex environmental conditions.
Research on ventilation and air purification in extra-long tunnel construction.
Thermal and humid environment and safety guarantee performance optimization of underground space.
Fire smoke spread mechanism and ventilation control strategy in extra-long tunnels.
The relationship between underground space environment and human safety perception based on VR technology.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Principal Publications of the Last Five Years
[monograph]
[1]Liu Jianguo， Wang Jianxin， Zhang Heng，《Research and Practice of Shield Tunnel Technology in Shenzhen Metro》，China communication press.
[2]Chen Shougen， Zhang Heng， 《Research and Practice of Ventilation Technology in Long Tunnel Construction》， Southwest Jiaotong University Press.
[Publications]
[1]Zhang, Z.; Luo, C.; Zhang, H.*; Gong, R. Rockburst Identification Method Based on Energy Storage Limit of Surrounding Rock. Energies, 2020, 13, 343. (SCI, A++, IF: 2.707)
[2]Tan Xinrong, Zhang Heng* Zhang Gang, Zhu Yimo, Tu Peng. An Improved Method for Predicting the Greenfield Stratum Movements Caused by Shield Tunnel Construction. Applied Sciences-Basel, 2019, 9(21), 4522. (SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[3]Zhang Heng, Zhang Gang, Sun Jianchun, Zhu Yimo, Chen Shougen. Correlation Analysis of Q Value and Mechanical Parameters of Surrounding Rocks and Its Engineering Application [J]. Modern Tunnelling Technology, 2019, 56(05): 26-34.
[4]Zhang Heng, Zhu Yimo, Lin Fang, Chen Shougen, Yang jiasong. Study on Optimum Excavation Height of Middle Bench in an Underground Cavern Based on Q System Design [J]. Modern Tunnelling Technology, 2019, 56(04): 30-37.
[5]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Liu Xiaocheng, Tu Peng. Study on Key Parameters of Using Natural Ventilation in Shaft to Assist Mechanical Ventilation [J]. Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering, 2019, 15(04): 1258-1266+1272.
[6]Zhang, H.; Zhu, Y.; Chen, L.; Hu, W.; Chen, S. The Prevention and Control Mechanism of Rockburst Hazards and Its Application in the Construction of a Deeply Buried Tunnel. Appl. Sci. 2019, 9, 3629. (SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[7]Zhu Yimo, Chen Liang*, Zhang Heng*, Tu Peng, Chen Shougen. Quantitative Analysis of Soil Displacement Induced by Ground Loss and Shield Machine Mechanical Effect in Metro Tunnel Construction. Applied Sciences, 2019, 9(15), 3028. (SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[8]Zhang, H.; Chen, L.; Zhu, Y.; Zhou, Z.; Chen, S. Stress Field Distribution and Deformation Law of Large Deformation Tunnel Excavation in Soft Rock Mass. Appl. Sci. 2019, 9, 865.(SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[9]Zhu, Y.; Chen, L.; Zhang, H.*; Zhou, Z.; Chen, S. Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Soft Rock Tunnel and the Effect of Excavation on Supporting Structure. Appl. Sci. 2019, 9, 1517. (SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[10]Zhang, Z.; Xu, P.; Zhang, H.*; Zhang, K. Dynamic Change Characteristics of Groundwater Affected by Super-Long Tunnel Construction in the Western Mountainous Area of China. Sustainability, 2019, 11, 2329. (SCI, A+, IF: 2.592)
[11]Sun Jianchun, Zhang Heng*, Huang Muyan, Wang Lu, Tu Peng. Choice of gallery network ventilation schemes for setting-up underground oil storage caverns [J]. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2019, 19(02): 464-473. (A)
[12]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Xiang Fen, Wang Lu, Tu Peng. Assessment method to deal with the wall face roughness in the tunnel construction and its application [J]. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2019, 19(01): 217-225. (A)
[13]Zhang Heng, Zhang Junru*, Zhou Shuiqiang, Sun Jianchun, Wu Jie. Deciding and determination of the key parameters of the relay ventilation based on the air cabin and its effect in the ultra-long tunnel [J]. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2019, 19(03): 795-803. (A)
[14]Heng Zhang, Jianchun Sun, Hui Ma, Shougen Chen, Muyan Huang. Development and Application of Mechanized Matching Equipment for High-Speed Railway Tunnel Construction [J]. Procedia Manufacturing, 2019, 32, 952-959. (A)
[15]Zhang, H.; Chen, L.; Chen, S.; Sun, J.; Yang, J. The Spatiotemporal Distribution Law of Microseismic Events and Rockburst Characteristics of the Deeply Buried Tunnel Group. Energies 2018, 11, 3257. (SCI, A++, IF: 2.707)
[16]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Lin Fang, et al. Optimization Scheme for Construction Ventilation in Large-Scale Underground Oil Storage Caverns[J]. Applied Sciences, 2018, 8(10): 1952. (SCI, A, IF: 2.217)
[17]Fei Tang, Qing He, Fengzhu Mei, Qiang Wang, Heng Zhang. Effect of ceiling centralized mechanical smoke exhaust on the critical velocity that inhibits the reverse flow of thermal plume in a longitudinal ventilated tunnel. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2018, 82, 191-198. (SCI, A++, IF: 3.942)
[18]Sun Jianchun, Zhang Heng*, Huang Muyan, et al. Reasonable paths of construction ventilation for large-scale underground cavern groups in winter and summer[J]. Sustainability, 2018, 10(10): 3768. (SCI, A+, IF: 2.592)
[19]Zhang ZhiQiang, Zhang Heng*, Tan YinJun, et al. Natural wind utilization in the vertical shaft of a super-long highway tunnel and its energy saving effect[J]. Building and Environment, 2018, 145 (11), 140-152. (SCI, A+, IF: 4.82, ESI Hot Papers and Highly Cited Papers)
[20]Zhang Heng, Sun jianchun, Liu Xiaocheng, et al. Investigation and Analysis on the Setting of Cross Passage and Auxiliary Passage in Extra-Long Highway Tunnel [J]. Procedia Engineering, 2018, 211: 659-667. (A, EI)
[21]Sun Jianchun, Zhang Heng*, Tu Peng, et al. Research on Construction Mechanical Behaviour of Connecting Aisle in Shield Tunnel. 8th International Conference on Environment Science and Engineering (ICESE 2018),2018, 167(1):012041. (EI)
[22]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun*, Liu Xiaocheng. Analysis of Deformation Law of Tunnel Surrounding Rock based on Visualization of Rock Mass Structure. 8th International Conference on Environment Science and Engineering (ICESE 2018),2018, 167(1):012042. (EI)
[23]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun*, Tu Peng. The Application of Air Purification Technology base on Dry Dust Removal in Long Tunnel Construction. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Informatics, Environment, Energy and Applications, 2018, 93-97. (EI)
[24]Sun Jianchun, Zhang Heng*, Xiang Feng. Challenges of New Energy Vehicles in Tunnel Fire and Discussion on Emergency Rescue Technology. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Informatics, Environment, Energy and Applications, 2018, 88-92. (EI)
[25]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun*, Xiang Feng. Energy Saving Construction Ventilation Effect by Using Natural Wind of Shaft in Super-Long Highway Tunnel. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Informatics, Environment, Energy and Applications, 2018, 98-102. (EI)
[26]Zhang Heng，Wu Jin，Chen Shougen. Impact of the fan arrangement mode on the construction ventilation effect along the highly intensive gas tunnel [J]. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2018, 18(5): 1833-1840. (A)
[27]Hu Hui, Zhang Heng*, Liu Xiaodi, Tu Peng. Analysis on Influencing Factors of Segment Floating in Construction of Shield Tunnel in Mudstone Stratum [J]. Highway, 2018, 63(12): 312-318.
[28]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Tu Peng, Wang Lu. A Method of Constructing Minimum Spanning Tree Using Ventilation Network Data Structure [J]. Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering, 2018, 14(S2): 887-892.
[29]Lin Fang, Nuan Hebing, Zhang Heng, Zhong Zhibing, Chen Shougen. Analysis of balance between grouting and water seal for undergroundpetroleum storage [J]. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2018, 37(S2): 4252-4261.
[30]Tu Peng, Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Wang Lu. A study on minimum spanning tree algorithm of ventilation network based on weight matrix [J]. Journal of Railway Science and Engineering, 2018, 15(09): 2285-2292.
[31]Zhang Heng, Lin Fang, Zhang Kai, Yang Jiasong, Chen Shougen. Establishment of a Ventilation Network and the Shaft Ventilation Effect in a Large Underground Cavern Group [J]. Modern Tunnelling Technology, 2018, 55(01): 203-209+223.
[32]Wang Lu, Zhang Heng*, Wu Jianwen. Drainage Technology for Large Groundwater Flow in Adverse Slope Construction of Diversion Tunnel [J]. Road Machinery & Construction Mechanization, 2018, 35(01): 83-87.
[33]Zhang Heng, Tan Xinrong, Ma Hui, Chen Shougen. Application of Mechanical-crushed Sands to Tunnel Shotcrete and Secondary Lining [J]. Tunnel Construction, 2017, 37(12): 1536-1543.
[34]Wang Lu, Zhang Heng*, Wu Jianwen. Study on fine prediction technology of water bearing structure in tunnel with strong water-rich strata [J]. Journal of Railway Science and Engineering, 2017, 14(12): 2660-2669.
[35]Liu Xiaocheng, Zhang Heng*, Wang Lu, Tu Peng. Analysis on Present Situation of Groundwater Treatment in Tunnel Construction [J]. Road Machinery & Construction Mechanization, 2017, 34(08): 40-46.
[36]Zhang Huifeng, Wu Jianwen, Zhang Heng*. Grouting Parameters and Technology for Tunnel Exposed to High Pressure Groundwater [J]. Road Machinery & Construction Mechanization, 2017, 34(08): 47-52.
[37]Zhang Heng, Sun Jianchun, Lin Fang, et al. Optimization on energy saving ventilation of gallery-type combined construction shaft exhaust in extra long tunnel[J]. Procedia Engineering, 2017, 205: 1777-1784. (A, EI)
[38]Zhang Heng, Lin Fang, Sun Jianchun. CFD Analysis of Tunnel Construction Ventilation Effect Based on Typical Wall Roughness Model [J]. China Railway Science, 2016, 37(05): 58-65. (A, EI)
[39]Zhang Huifeng, Wu Jianwen, Zhang Heng*. Study on parameters of advanced curtain grouting for tunneling with high pressure and large flow-rate groundwater [J]. Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, 2017, 48(04): 58-63+71.
[Patents]
[1]A method for evaluating the roughness of tunnel ventilation walls. CN. Patent.
[2]A kind of test method of aeolian sand filling in goaf. CN. Patent.
[3]Intelligent processing device for construction dust and harmful gas in underground engineering. CN. Patent.
Selected Awards and Honors
Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Architectural Society of China.
Guangdong Province Science and Technology Progress Third Prize.
China Railway Corporation Science and Technology Progress Award.
The first prize of scientific and technological progress of China Railway Second Bureau Group Co., Ltd.
Professional Activities
National Natural Science Foundation of China Communication Review Expert.
Expert of Railway Expert Database of National Bureau of Ministry of Transport.
Expert in the Urban Rail Transit Operation Expert Database of the Academy of Sciences of the Ministry of Transport.
Served as a reviewer for SCI journals 《Applied Energy》, 《Building and Environment》, 《Energies》, 《Tunnelling and Underground SpaceTechnology》, as well as many domestic journals such as 《China Railway Science》, 《Modern Tunnel Technology》, 《Journal of Underground Space and Engineering》, 《Tunnel Construction》 and other domestic journals.
RESEARCH
Current Research
Research on Dynamic Characteristics Analysis of Ventilation Network and System Intelligent Control during Construction of Complex Tunnel Groups. (National Natural Science Foundation of China, PI)
Construction ventilation calculation and scheme optimization of Baiyun Mountain high-gas tunnel for the CZZQ-5 bid section of the newly built Chengdu-Zigong high-speed railway. (PI)
Fire smoke spreading mechanism and control standard of rescue station coupled with longitudinal ventilation and train congestion. (PI)
Research on the distribution law of smoke spread and temperature spread in long tunnels under fire. (PI)
Analysis of Natural Ventilation Mechanism and Thermal Environment and Wind Flow Coupling in Long and Long Tunnel Groups. (PI)
Research on Rapid Detection Technology of Subgrade Compaction Quality Based on 3D Scanning of Whole Station. (PI)
Research Group
Professor Zhang Zhiqiang's research group.
Professor Chen Shougen's research group.
Studio 302, Key Laboratory of Transportation Tunnel Engineering, Ministry of Education.
Member of Key Laboratory of Transportation Tunnel Engineering, Ministry of Education.
TEACHING
Current Courses
mountain tunnel
Computer Methods in Underground Engineering
tunnel Engineering
Introduction to Civil Engineering A
