TBM tunnelling, Geohazards, Soft Rock and Hard Soil

1. Dec.2020, The Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress, by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
2. Nov.2019, The Second Prize of Natural Science Progress Award, by Chinese Association of Rock Mechanics and Engineering
3. Sept. 2018, Excelent teacher at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, UCAS, CAS.
4. Sept. 2014 The First Prize of Science and Technology Progress, by Chinese Association of Rock Mechanics and Engineering
5. Sept. 2009 The Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress, By the Chinese Government (Name list: No.9)
6. Sept.2006: “Richard-Wolters Prize”, awarded by International Association of Engineering Geology (IAEG)
7. Aug.2005: The Science and Technology Prize to Excellent Young Scientist on Tibetan Plateau, awarded by the Chinese Tibetan Plateau Association
8. Aug.2004: The Golden Prize for Excellent Young Scientists, awarded by CSRME (Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering)
9. Dec. 2003: Golden Hammer Prize for Excellent Young Geologists, awarded by Geological Society of China
10. Oct. 2001: Award for Excellent Software-making Contribution to Science and Technology Progress in China, Grade II of PLA.
11. Nov. 2000: Award for excellent contribution to Science and Technology progress in China, Grade II of PLA.
12. Oct. 1997: President Award for Excellent Post-graduate Students of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

International Academic Cooperation and Exchange

1. May 11~16,2018: The 5th International Symposium on Mega Earthquake Induced Geo-disasters and Long Term Effects, Chengdu, China (Oral Presentation: Observation of Craters and Test Results of Ejecta above the Rock Avalanches of the Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008)
2. Dec. 3~7, 2012: 2012 Forum on Urban Geoenvironment & Sustainable Development
3. Hong Kong, China (Oral Presentation: Understanding adverse geological body and the significance to mitigation of construction-triggered geohazards)
4. Sept. 5~10, 2010: 11th Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), Auckland in 2010 (Oral Presentation: One suggested scheme for classification of rocks and soils)
5. Sept. 9～11, 2009: 7th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG, Chengdu, China (Oral Presentation: Variation of landsliping mechanism in SE Tibet)
6. July 9~13, 2007: 11ISRM, Lisbon, Portugal(oral presentation: Discontinuity distraction in granites and its effects on rock mass classification)
7. Sept. 2006: 10th IAEG Congress,        Nottingham, UK (registered as delegate with one full paper)
8. May 22~25, 2005: Geoline 2005, Lyon, France (Oral Presentation:        Engineering geological zonation in Tibet)
9. May 18~20, 2005: Eurock 2005, Brno, Czech Republic (Oral Presentation: Weak rock properties contributing to TBM jamming accidents in China)
10. May 17~21, 2004: International Symposium of Asian Rock Mechanics (SinoRock 2004), Yichang, China (Oral presentation: Debris formation due to weathering, avalanching and rock falling, landsliding in SE Tibet)
11. Aug. 19~29, 2004: The 32nd International Geological Congress, Florence, Italy (Oral presentation: Landslides in SE Tibet).
12. Nov. 15~16, 2004: International Workshop on Underground Storage of Oil and Gas in Rock Caverns, Beijing, China (Oral Presentation: Comparison of rock mass quality indices for selection of underground crude oil storage).
13. Nov. 12~Dec.2, 2004: The 3rd Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kyoto, Japan (Oral presentation: Analysis of one TBM jamming accident in tunneling for water diversion and supply project in China).
14. Aug. 4~9, 2003: The 12th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Singapore (Oral presentation: Variation of shearing strength of undisturbed CDG in Hong Kong).
15. Nov. 18~20, 2003: International Symposium on Fusion Technology, Seoul, Korea (participated)
16. Sept. 16~20, 2002: The 9th Congress of IAEG (the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment). Durban, South Africa (Oral presentation: Sophisticated identification of clay mineral contents in weathered igneous soils).
17. May 8~10, 2000: Symposium of slope hazards and their prevention, Hong Kong, China (participated with published paper).
18. July 2003~Dec.2005: Co-operation with CMC, Italy, on engineering geological consultancy for the TBM tunneling in Zhangjiu River, Kunming, China
19. Jan. 2003~Dec. 2004: Co-operation with Prof. Park H.D., Seoul National University, on microstructure and mechanical properties of weathered rocks and their significance to the preservation of stone buildings and cultural relics. Research supported by NSFC (China) and KOSEF (Korea).

List of Academic Research Works

1. Jan.2000 – Dec.2002:Study on saprolite microstructure properties. (Research supported by the Information Center, The University of Hong Kong. Person in charge: Prof. C.F.Lee and Prof. S.J.Wang)
2. Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2004: Engineering classification of weathered granitic profiles and associated geotechnical parameter value variations in southeastern China. (Research supported by the Chinese Natural Scientific Foundation. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
3. Jan.2004 – Dec.2006: Multiple influential factors in engineering geology. (Research supported by Natural Scientific Foundation Committee. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
4. Jan. 2003 – Dec.2004: Microstructure and mechanical properties of weathered rocks and their significance to the preservation of stone buildings and cultural relics. (Research supported by the NSFC-KOSEF Scientific Cooperation Program. Chinese Side person in Charge: Y.J. Shang)
5. Jan. 2003 – Dec.2007: Fundamental geological hazards with respect to huge geo-engineering projects under joint action of endogenic and exogenic dynamic forces. (Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Project of China under Grant No. 2002CB412701. Person in charge: Prof. Z.F.Yang)
6. Jan 2003-Dec.2005: Engineering geological properties of underground caverns for storage of crude oils. (Research supported by the NSFC-KOSEF Scientific Cooperation Program. Chinese Side person in Charge: Y.J. Shang)
7. Jan. 2010~Dec. 2012.12: Deformation features of weak rocks and relations with TBM jammings. (Research supported by Natural Scientific Foundation Committee. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
8. June 2009~Oct. 2009: Research on limits between soils and rocks in water transfer project from South to North China. (Supported by Bureau of management on water transfer middle line from South to North China. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
9. July 2008~July 2009: Engineering geological analysis on TBM jamming. (Supported by the National Lab of Geohazards Preventions and Environment Protection, Chengdu College of Science and Technology,Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
10. Jan 2014~Dec 2017 Regulations of rock mass structure controlling with deepening of geoengineering (supported by the NSFC. Person in charge: Y.J.Shang)
11. Jan 2018-Dec 2021 Mechanism of high elevation sliping in eolian sediments at YechengCounty, Xinjiang (supported by the NSFC. Person in charge: Y.J.Shang)
12. Jan 2019-Dec 2021 Geohzards in vestigation and recording along the KKH. Chinese Key Foundation Research Project Hazards investigation and recordings along the KKH..

List of Research Projects Related to Industry

1. Sept. 2004 – Nov.2004: Site selection for crude oil storage in caverns
   (Collaborative research supported by Bureau of Petroleum Pipeline, Chinese Petroleum Company. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
2. Nov. 2004 – Feb. 2005:Engineering geological investigation and monitoring on site for locating crude oil storage caverns
   (Collaborative research supported by Bureau of Petroleum Pipeline, Chinese Petroleum Company. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
3. May 2005 – May 2006:Engineering geological investigation of Daya Bay for Reactor Neutrino Oscillation Experiment (Research supported by Institute of High Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Person in Charge: Y.J. Shang)
4. 2009.4~2009.5: Engineering geological assessment for the pipeline project crossing Heilong River between China an Russia, Northeast China. (Supported by Foreign Affairs Department, Pipeline Bureau. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
5. 2008.4~2009,6: Expansive lab test on mudstones in TBM tunneling of Xinjiang (Supported by Hydraulic management of Yili River Bureau, Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
6. 2008.11~2009.3: Surrounding rock deformation and numerical simulation for the in the Shitai passengers railway tunnels. (Supported by the No.3 Design Institute of Department of Railway. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
7. 2008.11~2009.5: Engineering geological environment assessment for color minings. (Supported by Sinorex Company. Person in charge: Y.J. Shang)
8. 2013.5~2014.12: Regional Geological Features of Diversion Tunnel of N-J Hydroelectric Power Station in Pakistan and Indoor Analysis and Testing for Surrounding Rocks of TBM tunneling. (Supported by Project Department of N-J Hydroelectric Power Station in Pakistan, China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd.. Person in charge: Y.J.Shang)
9. 2017~2018: Geological analysis of abnormal in-situ stress in the tunnel at Menghua Railway line. (Supported by The General Ctd, Railway Construction and Design Company. Person in charge: Y.J.Shang)
10. 3~9. 2019: Guangdong Hanjiang Gaopi water control project right bank mountain (right bank dam access road pile number YSK0 + 140 ~ YSK0 + 268 section) geological safety hazard technical consulting project (Supported by Guangdong Meizhou Dapu Hanjiang Gaopi Water Control Project Construction Management Office. Person in charge: Y. J. Shang)

1. Shang Yanjun, Hyun Chang-Uk, Park Hyeong-Dong, et al.(2017). The 102 Landslide: human-slope interaction in SE Tibet over a 20-year period. Environmental Earth Sciences, 76:47.
2. Shang Yanjun, Li Lihui, He Wantong, et al.(2017). Back analysis of long-term stability of a 92 m span ancient quarrying cavern. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2017, 9(2):350-363.
3. Yanjun Shang, Zhifa Yang, Wantong He, et al. (2016). Mining induced collapse in 1997 and seismic records at Changyu, SE China. Episodes, 39(4):582-589.
4. Y. J.Shang, J.Q.Liu, D.A. Liu, et al. (2015). Observation of craters and test results of ejecta above a rock avalanche triggered by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, China. Geomorphology 231:162-168.
5. Shang YanJun, Park Hyeong-Dong, Yang ZhiFa, et al.(2014). Deposition rate and interaction of human-riverine from height increase and permanent function of an 1179ys weir in Southeast China. SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences. 57(2): 323-336.
6. Yanjun Shang, Kun Li, Wantong He, et al.(2014). From the new Austrian tunneling method to the geoengineering condition evaluation and dynamic controlling method. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (JRMGE), 6(4):366-372.
7. Yanjun Shang, Hyeong-Dong Park, Yongyue Shi, et al. (2010). Some large values of in-situ stress and related engineering geological problems in China. Geosciences Journal 14:135-153. 
8. Yanjun Shang, Hyeong-Dong Park, Guangxiang Yuan, et al. (2008). From in situ stress and discontinuities to the strength of granites: comparison and case study. Geoscience Journal 12(4):361-372.
9. Shang YJ, Yang ZF, Li LH, et al. (2006). Scientific and engineering bright points and sedimentation rate from an 1171-years old weir in eastern China. Agricultural Water Management 81(3):371-380.
10. Yanjun Shang, Hyeong-Dong Park, Zhifa Yang (2006). Flexible design of a rock slope abutment at the Wuqiangxi Hydroelectric Power Station. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 65(3): 281-288.
11. Yanjun Shang, Heong-Dong Park, Zhifa Yang (2005). Engineering geological zonation using interaction matrix of geological factors: An example from one section of Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Geosciences Journal 9(4)：297-406.
12. Yanjun Shang, Hyeong-Dong Park, Zhifa Yang, et al. (2005). Distribution of distinctive landslides adjacent to northern side of the Yarlu Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet, China. Environmental Geology 48(6):721-741.
13. Yanjun Shang, Hyeong-Dong Park, Zhifa Yang, et al. (2004). Debris formation due to weathering, avalanching and rock falling, landsliding in SE Tibet. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 41(3): 528-529.
14. Yanjun Shang, Jihong Xue, Sijing Wang, et al. (2004). A case history of Tunnel Boring Machine jamming in an inter-layer shear zone at the Yellow River Diversion Project in China. Engineering Geology 71:199-211.
15. Yanjun Shang, Zhifa Yang, Lihui Li, et al.(2003). A super-large landslide in Tibet in 2000: background, occurrence, disaster, and origin. Geomorphology 54:225-243.
16. Yanjun Shang, Sijing Wang, Zhifa Yang, et al. (2003). The cultural relics distribution characteristics along the canal line and appraisal of its influence by the Middle Route Project for Water Transfer from South to North China. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 9(1): 403-420.
17. Yanjun Shang, Yue Zhongqi, Zhifa Yang, et al. (2003). Addressing severe slope failure hazards along Sichuan-Tibet Highway in Southwestern China. Episodes 26(2):94-104.
18. Yanjun Shang, Zhongqi Yue, Bangdong Xia, et al. (2002). A tectonic escape model for the formation of sedimentary basins in the Yangzhou Block of the Lower Yangtze Region, Eastern China. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences Vol 20/2: 105-118.
19. Yanjun Shang, Jungang Cai, Weidong Hao, et al. (2002). Intelligent Back Analysis of Displacements for tunneling in China. Tunneling and Underground Space Technology 17(4):381-389.
20. Yanjun Shang, Sijing Wang, Guangcheng Li, et al.(2000). Retrospective case example using a comprehensive suitability index (CSI) for siting the Shisan-Ling power station, China. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 37(5):839-853.
21. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Gulraiz Akhter, et al.(2020). Delineation of contaminated aquifers using integrated geophysical methods in Northeast Punjab, Pakistan. Environ Monit Assess, 192:12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-019-7941-y.
22. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al. (2020). Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability Using Integrated Geophysical Approach in Weathered Terrains of South China. Open Geosciences, 11:1129–1150, https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2019-0087.
23. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2020). An engineering site investigation using non invasive geophysical approach. Environmental Earth Sciences, 79:265, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-020-09013-3.
24. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2020). Estimation of hydraulic parameters in a hard rock aquifer using  integrated surface geoelectrical method and pumping test data in southeast Guangdong, China. Geosciences Journal, Vol.24, DOI: 10.1007/s12303-020-0018-7.
25. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2020). Geophysical investigation of a weathered terrain for groundwater exploitation: a case study from Huidong County, China. Exploration Geophysics, Vol.51.
26. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2020). Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Coastal Areas of Pakistan for Sustainable Water Quality Management using Joint Geophysical and Geochemical Approach: A Case Study. Sustainability. Volume 12, page 9730.
27. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2020). Geophysical Assessment of Seawater Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers of Bela Plain, Pakistan. Water, 12, 3408; doi:10.3390/w12123408.
28. Siyu Wei, Yanjun Shang and Yanyan Li(2019). Application of Acoustic Emission to Estimation of Strata Denudation: A Case Study from the Ordos Basin, China. Sustainability, 11(3), 861; https://doi.org/10.3390/su11030861.
29. Muhammad Hasan, Shang Yanjun, Jin Weijun, et al.(2019). Investigation of fractured rock aquifer in South China using electrical resistivity tomography and self-potential methods. J. Mt. Sci.,16(4): 850-869. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-018-5207-8.
30. Muhammad Hasan,YanjunShang, Gulraiz Akhter, et al.(2019). Application of VES and ERT for delineation of fresh-saline interface in alluvial aquifers of Lower Bari Doab, Pakistan. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 164: 200-213.
31. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Weijun Jin, et al.(2019). Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability Using Integrated Geophysical Approach in Weathered Terrains of South China.Open Geosciences, 11(1): 1129-1150.
32. Kun Li, Yanjun Shang, Wantong He,et al.(2019). An engineering site suitability index (ESSI) for the evaluation of geological situations based on a multi-factor interaction matrix. Bull Eng Geol Environ, 78(1):569–577.
33. Hasan, M., Shang, Y., Jin, W. (2018). Delineation of weathered/fracture zones for aquifer potential using an integrated geophysical approach: A case study from South China. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 157: 47-60, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.
34. Hasan, M., Shang, Y., Akhter, G., et al. (2018). Delineation of Saline-Water Intrusion Using Surface Geoelectrical Method in Jahanian Area, Pakistan. Water, 10, 1548. DOI:10.3390/w10111548 .
35. Hasan, M., Shang, Y., Akhter, G., et al. (2018). Evaluation of groundwater potential in Kabirwala area, Pakistan: A case study by using geophysical, geochemical and pump data. Geophysical Prospecting, DOI: 10.1111/1365-2478.12679.
36. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Gulraiz Akhter, et al.(2018). Geophysical Assessment of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study from Mian Channu Area, Pakistan. Groundwater, 56(5): 783-796.
37. Kaiyang Wang, Yanjun Shang(2018). An experimental study of horizontal bearing capacity of vertical steel floral tube micropiles with double grouting. Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2018, Article ID 8187693, 11 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8187693.
38. Qiang Gao, Yanjun Shang, Muhammad Hasan, et al.(2018). Evaluation of a Weathered Rock Aquifer Using ERT Method in South Guangdong, China. Water, 10, 293，1-22; doi:10.3390/w10030293.
39. Peng Yang, Yanjun Shang, Yanyan Li, et al.(2017). Analysis of Potential Rockfalls on a Highway at High Slopes in Cold-Arid Areas (Northwest Xinjiang, China).Sustainability, 9(3):414.
40. Muhammad Hasan, Yanjun Shang, Gulraiz Akhter, et al.(2017). Geophysical investigation of fresh-saline water interface: a case study from South Punjab, Pakistan. Groundwater, 55(1&2)：841–856. doi:10.1111/gwat.12527.
41. Hasan, M., Shang, Y., Akhter, G.,et al.(2017). Geophysical Assessment of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study from Mian Channu Area, Pakistan. Groundwater. 56:783-796. doi:10.1111/gwat.12617.
42. Hasan M, Shang Y, Akhter G, et al. (2017) Evaluation of Groundwater Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in Toba Tek Singh District, Pakistan. Irrigat Drainage Sys Eng 6: 185. doi: 10.4172/2168-9768.1000185.
43. Kun Li, Yanjun Shang, Wantong He, et al.(2017). An engineering site suitability index (ESSI) for the evaluation of geological situations based on a multi-factor interaction matrix. Bull Eng Geol Environ, 18(2):1-9.
44. Yanyan Li, Jianping Chen, Yanjun Shang (2018). Determination of the geometrical REV based on fracture connectivity: a case study of an underground excavation at the Songta dam site, China. Bull Eng Geol Environ, 77:1599–1606
45. Yanyan Li, Jianping Chen, Yanjun Shang(2017). Connectivity of Three-Dimensional Fracture Networks: A Case Study from a Dam Site in Southwest China. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50:241-249.
46. Li Yanyan, Chen Jianping, Shang Yanjun(2017). An RVM-Based Model for Assessing the Failure Probability of Slopes along the Jinsha River, Close to the Wudongde Dam Site, China. Sustainability, 9(1):32.