Basic Information:
Prof. Yao Yingkang, male, born in September 1981, holds a Ph.D. in Engineering, serves as professor/senior engineer, and a master's degree supervisor. Currently the deputy director of State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, he concurrently serves as a member of the Expert Committee of China Blasting Industry Association and the Standardization Committee of China Blasting Industry Association. He acts as a peer reviewer for Chinese Core Journals including Blasting and Engineering Blasting. His main research areas include building/structure demolition blasting, rock and soil blasting, and blast resistance/mitigation for infrastructure. He has led seven research projects, including the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC General Program of China), sub-projects of the National Key R&D Program, Hubei Provincial Young Scientific Talent Program, Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation General Program, and Wuhan Knowledge Innovation Special Project. He has published over 80 academic papers, obtained 12 patents, compiled one national-level construction method and two provincial/ministerial-level construction methods. Prof. Yao has been honored two First Prizes and one Second Prize of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, as well as two First Prizes of scientific and technological progress from the China Blasting Industry Association. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Researcher in Wuhan and a recipient of the Wuhan May Fourth Youth Medal.
E-mail: shanxiyao@jhun.edu.cn
Education Background:
Ø 2001.9–2005.6, China University of Geosciences, Tunnel and Underground Construction Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Ø 2005.9–2008.6, China University of Geosciences, Underground Construction Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Ø 2013.9–2019.6, Hohai University, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering & Protective Engineering, Doctor of Engineering (Ph.D.)
Professional Experience:
Ø 2008.6–2009.6, CCCC First Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., Highway Survey and Design, Assistant Engineer
Ø 2009.6–2014.3, Wuhan Municipal Construction Group Co., Ltd., Urban Road Engineering, Project Technical Director, Director of Settlement Center (Secondary Company)
Ø 2014.3–2020.11, Wuhan Blasting Co., Ltd., Blasting Engineering Design and Construction, Deputy General Manager, General Manager
Ø 2020.12–Present, Jianghan University, Blasting Engineering and Underground Engineering (Teaching & Research), Professor / Vice Dean / Deputy Director
Research Interests:
Ø Green Demolition Theory and Technology for Buildings/Structures
Ø Intelligent Blasting Theory and Technology for Drill-and-Blast Tunneling
Ø Blast Resistance and Mitigation Theory and Technology for Infrastructure
Science and Technology Awards:
[1] Design Theory and Control Technology for Precision Blasting Demolition of High-Rise and Towering Structures in Complex Environments, 2023 Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress First Prize, 4th/15.
[2] Key Technologies and Applications for Precision Blasting Demolition of Urban Super-Long Viaducts in Complex Environments, 2014 Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress First Prize, 8th/15.
[3] Key Technologies for Design and Construction of Sub-Lake Tunnels in Urban Ecological and Landscape-Sensitive Areas, 2015 Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Second Prize, 3rd/10.
[4] Research and Application of Mechanical Mechanisms and Control Technologies for Collapse and Disintegration in Blasting Demolition of Typical High-Rise and Towering Structures, 2022 China Blasting Association Science and Technology Progress First Prize, 3rd/15.
Representative Research Projects:
[1] National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program): Study on the Generation and Propagation Mechanism of Ground Vibration Induced by the Collapse of High-Rise Buildings in Directional Blasting Demolition (Grant No. 52478525), Jan. 2025 - Dec. 2028, In progress, Project Leader.
[2] Hubei Provincial Key R&D Program (Young Scientific and Technological Talents): Research on Key Technologies for Intelligent and Precise Blasting in Drill-and-Blast Tunneling (Grant No. 2024DJC006), Apr. 2024 - Apr. 2026, In progress, Project Leader.
[3] Sub-project of National Key R&D Program: Intelligent and Efficient Mechanized Charging Technology for Tunnels with Reduced Human Intervention (Grant No. 2021YFB***004-8), Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2024, In progress, Sub-project Leader.
[4] Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation (General Program): Study on Dynamic Response Characteristics of Subway Tunnels Under Ground Impact Induced by Collapse of Demolished Structures (Grant No. 2021CFB541), Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2023, Completed, Project Leader.
[5] Wuhan Knowledge Innovation Special Project: Theoretical Research on Precise Control of Blasting Damage Degree in Reinforced Concrete Load-Bearing Columns (Grant No. 2022020801010371), Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2024, Completed, Project Leader.
[6] Major Project of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.: Development of Intelligent Construction Equipment for Tunnel Mixed Explosives and Research on Fine Blasting Technology for Large Cross-Sections (Grant No. K2021G024), Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2023, Completed, Project Leader.
Representative Publications (*Corresponding author):
[1] Yingkang Yao, Nan Jiang, Guopeng Lyu, et al. An Experimental Investigation on the Dynamic Response of Buried RC Pipes Induced by Falling Impact, Sensors, 2024, 24(929): 1-17.
[2] Yingkang Yao, Xianqi Xie, Yongsheng Jia, et al. Dynamic Responses of Adjacent Building Induced by Blasting Demolition: A Case Study in Wuhan, China. In: 12th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting (Sweden: Printfabriken Karlskrona, 2018), pp. 315-323.
[3] Shengtao Zhou, Yingkang Yao*, Xuedong Luo, et al. Dynamic Response Evaluation for Single-Hole Bench Carbon Dioxide Blasting Based on the Novel SSA–VMD–PCC Method, International Journal of Geomechanics, 2023, 04022248: 1-12.
[4] Shiwei Lu, Yingkang Yao*, Yongsheng Jia, et al. Dynamic Response of Twin Circular Unlined Tunnels Subjected to Blasting P Waves, Frontiers in Earth Science, 2022, 941070: 1-9.
[5] Zhang Zhen, Yao Yingkang*, Jia Yongsheng, et al. Experimental and Numerical Study on Damage Characteristics of the Shield Tunnel Segment Under Blast Impact Loading, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 2023: 2450079.
[6] Kang Yize, Yao Yingkang*, Dong Runlong, et al. Noise Reduction of Demolition Blasting Vibration Signals Based on ICEEMDAN-Multiscale Permutation Entropy, Journal of Vibration and Shock, 2024, 43(13): 275-287.
[7] Wang Jiangnan, Yao Yingkang*, Dong Siling, et al. Simulation of Natural Gas Leakage and Explosion Accidents in Masonry Residential Buildings Based on FLACS, Fire Science and Technology, 2024, 43(03): 334-339.
[8] Yao Yingkang, Yang Cheng, Jia Yongsheng, et al. Dynamic Response and Safety Assessment of Adjacent Subway Tunnels Under Collapse Impact of Building Blasting Demolition, Blasting, 2023, 40(03): 1-11.
[9] Yao Yingkang, Jia Yongsheng, Sun Jinshan, et al. Experimental Study on Internal Force Adjustment Mechanism of Frame-Shear Wall Structures Under Sequential Detonation, Blasting, 2020, 37(03): 1-7+20.
[10]Yao Yingkang, Sun Jinshan, Jia Yongsheng, et al. Characteristics of Shock Load and Initial Stress Unloading During Blasting Failure of Compressed Brittle Media, Journal of Vibration and Shock, 2019, 38(24): 257-269.
Representative Patents:
[1] Yingkang Yao; Shanshan Yu; Yongsheng Jia, et al. Method for Removing Section Steel Concrete Column, U.S. Patent, US 11,892,278, Feb. 6, 2024.
[2] Yao Yingkang, Zhang Cheng, Yu Shanshan, et al. Method for Obtaining Dynamic Response Characteristics of Supporting Structures in Blasting Demolition of Beams, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN202211679070.5, Jul. 26, 2024.
[3] Yao Yingkang, Jia Yongsheng, Sun Jinshan, et al. Device and Method for Quality Inspection of Blasting Hole Drilling in Demolition, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN202110732787.0, Sep. 12, 2023.
[4] Yao Yingkang, Jia Yongsheng, Nian Xinzhe, et al. Method for Demolishing Steel-Reinforced Concrete Columns, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN202211221747.0, Jul. 7, 2023.
[5] Guan Xiaoming, Yao Yingkang, Xie Xianqi, et al. Safety Control Assessment Method, Device, and Medium for Pipelines Under Blasting and Settlement, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN202310505098.5, Apr. 9, 2024.
[6] Guan Xiaoming, Yao Yingkang, Xie Xianqi, et al. Design Method and Device for Vibration Reduction Holes, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN202310414985.1, Mar. 8, 2024.
[7] Jia Yongsheng, Xie Xianqi, Yao Yingkang, et al. Vertical In-Situ Collapse BlastingDemolition Method for Tall Structures, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN201910812165.1, Aug. 20, 2021.
[8] Xie Xianqi, Jia Yongsheng, Yao Yingkang, et al. Hydraulic Blasting Demolition Device and Method, Invention Patent, Hubei Province: CN201511025666.3, Apr. 12, 2017.
[9] Yao Yingkang, Zhang Zhen, Ming Weihua, et al. Water Bag Device for Comprehensive Protection Against Harmful Effects in Blasting Demolition of Building Components, Utility Model Patent, Hubei Province: CN202222882351.2, Jun. 6, 2023.
[10]Yao Yingkang, Jia Yongsheng, Sun Jinshan, et al. Experimental Device for Obtaining Ground Impact Load Characteristics of Collapsed Demolition Bodies, Utility Model Patent, Hubei Province: CN202121465909.6, May 24, 2022.
Academic Appointments:
Ø Member of the Expert Committee, China Blasting Industry Association
Ø Member of the Standardization Technical Committee, China Blasting Industry Association
Ø Standing Council Member, Hubei Underground Engineering Society
Ø Peer Reviewer/Deputy Editor of Youth Editorial Board, Blasting
Ø Peer Reviewer, Engineering Blasting
Honors and Awards:
Ø Merit Award for Public Institution Staff, Hubei Province (Apr. 2024)
Ø Wuhan 10th May 4th Youth Medal (May 2017)
Ø Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Researcher of Wuhan (Dec. 2016)
