Publications
Journal Articles
Wang, S. (2023). Simplified analytical solutions to the yaw dynamics of modular floating structures. Ocean Engineering, 276
Hughes, M., Celli, S., Heubner, C., Garlock, M., Ottoni, F., Del Curto, D., Wang, S., Glisic, B. (2023). Nonlinear finite-element analysis for structural investigation and preservation of reinforced hybrid thin tile-reinforced concrete domes of the historic school of ballet classrooms in Havana, Cuba. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities (ASCE), 37 (1)
Wang, S. (2022). Analytical solutions for the dynamic analysis of a modular floating structure for urban expansion. Ocean Engineering, 266
Wu, G., Garlock, M., Wang, S. (2022). A Decoupled SPH-FEM Analysis of Hydrodynamic Wave Pressure on Hyperbolic-Paraboloid Thin-shell Coastal Armor and Corresponding Structural Response. Engineering Structures, 268
Wang, S., Contreras-Jimenez, J. A., Jorquera-Lucerga, J. J., Garlock, M. (2022). Structural analysis of Félix Candela’s hexagonal hyperbolic paraboloidal umbrellas. Engineering Structures, 266
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Deike, L., Glisic, B. (2022). Feasibility of Kinetic Umbrellas as deployable flood barriers during landfalling hurricanes. Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 148 (5)
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2022). Geometric and area parameterization of N-edged hyperbolic paraboloidal umbrellas. Engineering Structures, 250
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2021). Kinematics of deployable hyperbolic paraboloid umbrellas. Engineering Structures, 244
Wang, S., Notario, V., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2021). Parameterization of hydrostatic behavior of deployable hypar umbrellas as flood barriers. Thin-Walled Structures, 163
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2021). Parametric modeling of depth-limited wave spectra under hurricane conditions with applications to Kinetic Umbrellas against storm surge inundation. Water, 13
Wang, S., Levine, A., Garlock, M., Contreras-Jimenez, J. A., Jorquera-Lucerga, J. J. (2020). Structural evaluation of Felix Candela’s 8-sided hyperbolic paraboloidal umbrellas. Engineering Structures, 222
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2020). Hydrostatic response of deployable hyperbolic-paraboloid umbrellas as coastal armor. Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 146 (6)
Wang, S., Shen, L., Nguyen, G.D., Maggi, F., El-Zein, A., Zheng, Y. (2019). An empirical approach for the quantification of uniaxial compressive stress-strain of partially saturated granular media under high strain rates. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 120, 245-256
Wang, S., Shen, L., Maggi, F., El-Zein, A., Nguyen, G.D., Zheng, Y., Zhang, H., Chen, Z. (2018). Influence of dry density and confinement environment on the high strain rate response of partially saturated sand. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 116, 65-78
Fu, K., Wang, H., Wang, S., Chang, L., Shen, L., Ye, L. (2018). Compressive behavior of shear-thickening fluid with concentrated polymers at high strain rates. Materials and Design, 140, 295-306
Hanaor, D., Flores-Johnson, E.A., Wang, S., Quach, S., Dela-Torre, K., Gan, Y., Shen, L. (2017). Mechanical properties in crumple-formed paper derived materials subjected to compression. Heliyon, 3 (6)
Wang, S., Flores-Johnson, E.A., Shen, L. (2017). A Technique for the Elimination of Stress Waves Overlapping in the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. Experimental Techniques, 41, 345-355
Wang, S., Shen, L., Maggi, F., El-Zein, A., Nguyen, G.D. (2017). Uniaxial compressive behavior of partially saturated granular media under high strain rates. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 102, 156-168
Flores-Johnson, E.A., Wang, S., Maggi, F., El Zein, A., Gan, Y., Nguyen, G.D., Shen, L. (2016). Discrete element simulation of dynamic behavior of partially saturated sand. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 12 (4), 495-507
Wang, S., Orense, R.P. (2014). Modelling of raked pile foundations in liquefiable ground. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 64, 11-23
Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Wang, S. (2022). SPH and analytical modeling of an urban floating structure for coastal expansion. Proceedings of 37th Conference on Coastal Engineering, Sydney, Australia
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2022) “Hydrodynamic modeling of Kinetic Umbrellas during landfalling hurricanes”. ASCE Structures Congress, Atlanta, Georgia
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2021). A mechanism for the deployment of Kinetic Umbrellas for coastal hazard adaptation. Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium, Guilford, United Kingdom
Wang, S., Notario, V., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2021). Structural parameterization of Kinetic Umbrellas under hydrostatic inundation. Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium, Guilford, United Kingdom
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2019). Kinetic Umbrellas for coastal defense applications. Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium, Barcelona, Spain
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2019). Modeling of Kinetic Umbrellas for coastal hazard mitigation. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
Wang, S., Shen, L., Maggi, F., El Zein, A., Nguyen, G. (2016). Dynamic response of partially saturated porous media under impact loading. International Conference on Porous Media, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Wang, S., Shen, L., Maggi, F., El-Zein, A. & Nguyen, G.D. (2016). High strain rate behavior of unsaturated sand. 10th International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure (SIF-2016): Advances in Materials and Structures, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
Wang, S. & Orense, R.P. (2013). Modelling of pile response in laterally spreading liquefiable ground. Proceedings of the 19th NZGS Geotechnical Symposium, Queenstown, New Zealand
Invited Talks
Wang, S. (2023) “From Structural Art to Adaptable Aquatecture for a More Resilient Urban Future”. SIR Frontiers Seminar Series, South China University of Technology, China
Wang, S. (2022) “High strain rate testing of unsaturated porous media”. Boase Seminar Series in Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
Wang, S., Garlock, M., Glisic, B. (2020) “Adaptable Aquatecture: smart Kinetic Umbrellas for coastal protection”. Boston Harbor Now Climate Roundtable, Boston, Massachusetts
Reports
Omenzetter, P., Beskhyroun, S., Shabbir, F., Chen, G-W., Chen, X., Wang, S., Zha, A. (2013). Forced and ambient vibration testing of full scale bridges: Project No. UNI/578. Earthquake Commission Research Foundation, Wellington, New Zealand
Theses
Wang, S. (2022) "Deployable Hyperbolic Paraboloidal Umbrellas as Adaptable Aquatecture for Coastal Defense Applications". Ph.D. thesis. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University
Wang, S. (2017) "On the High Strain Rate Response of Partially Saturated Porous Media". MPhil thesis. School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney