Grant P. Steven

13.5k total citations · 4 hit papers
210 papers, 10.5k citations indexed

About

Grant P. Steven is a scholar working on Mechanics of Materials, Civil and Structural Engineering and Computational Theory and Mathematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Grant P. Steven has authored 210 papers receiving a total of 10.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 145 papers in Mechanics of Materials, 140 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering and 56 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics. Recurrent topics in Grant P. Steven's work include Topology Optimization in Engineering (116 papers), Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization (95 papers) and Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (45 papers). Grant P. Steven is often cited by papers focused on Topology Optimization in Engineering (116 papers), Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization (95 papers) and Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (45 papers). Grant P. Steven collaborates with scholars based in Australia, United Kingdom and China. Grant P. Steven's co-authors include Yi Min Xie, Liyong Tong, Osvaldo M. Querin, Qing Li, Yichao Zou, Qing Quan Liang, Clinton Chee, Ping Tan, Gareth A. Vio and David J. Munk and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Applied Physics, Biomaterials and Journal of Computational Physics.

In The Last Decade

Grant P. Steven

204 papers receiving 9.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A simple evolutionary procedure for structural optimization

1993 2.0k citations Grant P. Steven et al. Computers & Structures profile →
Evolutionary Structural Optimization

1997 608 citations Grant P. Steven et al. profile →
VIBRATION-BASED MODEL-DEPENDENT DAMAGE (DELAMINATION) IDENTIFICATION AND HEALTH MONITORING FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES — A REVIEW

2000 602 citations Grant P. Steven et al. profile →
Evolutionary structural optimisation (ESO) using a bidirectional algorithm

1998 446 citations Grant P. Steven et al. profile →

Peers

Grant P. Steven

CSE

CTM

Noboru Kikuchi United States

Zhan Kang China

Gengdong Cheng China

Boyan S. Lazarov Denmark

Daniel A. Tortorelli United States

Liyong Tong Australia

Michael Yu Wang Hong Kong

Jihong Zhu China

Zafer Gürdal United States

Weihong Zhang China

Noboru Kikuchi United States

Grant P. Steven

10.2k ×1.3

CSE

8.3k ×1.3

4.5k ×1.6

CTM

2.4k ×1.6

856 ×0.7

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Countries citing papers authored by Grant P. Steven

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Xu, Yanan, Lin Ye, Chi Wu, et al.. (2025). Enhancing performance for additively manufactured optimal CFRP structures. Composites Science and Technology. 269. 111227–111227. 1 indexed citations

Wu, Chi, et al.. (2025). Concurrent Optimization of Unit‐Cell Topology and Tessellating Orientation for Finite Periodic Structures. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 126(6). 3 indexed citations

Wu, Chi, Boyang Wan, Yanan Xu, et al.. (2024). Dynamic optimisation for graded tissue scaffolds using machine learning techniques. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 425. 116911–116911. 10 indexed citations

Li, Cunyi, Jian Liu, Chi Wu, et al.. (2024). Phase field fracture in elastoplastic solids: a stress-state, strain-rate, and orientation dependent model in explicit dynamics and its applications to additively manufactured metals. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 197. 105978–105978. 6 indexed citations

Xu, Yanan, Zhaoxuan Feng, Yunkai Gao, et al.. (2024). Topology optimization for additive manufacturing of CFRP structures. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 269. 108967–108967. 27 indexed citations

Wu, Chi, Junjie Luo, Yanan Xu, et al.. (2023). Topology optimisation for design and additive manufacturing of functionally graded lattice structures using derivative-aware machine learning algorithms. Additive manufacturing. 78. 103833–103833. 36 indexed citations

Xu, Yanan, Yunkai Gao, Chi Wu, et al.. (2021). Machine learning based topology optimization of fiber orientation for variable stiffness composite structures. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 122(22). 6736–6755. 29 indexed citations

Xu, Yanan, Yunkai Gao, Chi Wu, et al.. (2021). On design of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminated structure with different failure criteria. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 196. 106251–106251. 41 indexed citations

Wu, Chi, Jianguang Fang, Ali Entezari, et al.. (2021). A time-dependent mechanobiology-based topology optimization to enhance bone growth in tissue scaffolds. Journal of Biomechanics. 117. 110233–110233. 37 indexed citations

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Steven, Grant P., Qing Li, & Zhongpu Zhang. (2014). Advances in Computational Mechanics. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 1 indexed citations

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Li, Wei, Michael V. Swain, Qing Li, & Grant P. Steven. (2005). Towards automated 3D finite element modeling of direct fiber reinforced composite dental bridge. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials. 74B(1). 520–528. 64 indexed citations

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Proos, Kaarel A, Grant P. Steven, Michael V. Swain, & Jim Ironside. (2001). Preliminary Studies on the Optimum Shape of Dental Bridges. Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering. 4(1). 77–92. 17 indexed citations

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Lee, Michael, Grant P. Steven, Jack Crosbie, & R. J. E. D. Higgs. (1998). Variations in Posteroanterior Stiffness in the Thoracolumbar Spine: Preliminary Observations and Proposed Mechanisms. Physical Therapy. 78(12). 1277–1287. 32 indexed citations

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Falzon, Brian G. & Grant P. Steven. (1996). Shape Optimisation of Interior Cutouts in Composite Panels. Research Portal (Queen's University Belfast).

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Steven, Grant P., et al.. (1996). Towards a theory of lumbar mobilisation–the relationship between applied manual force and movements of the spine. Manual Therapy. 1(2). 67–75. 16 indexed citations

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Zhao, Chongbin & Grant P. Steven. (1996). A-posteriori error estimators/correctors for natural frequencies of membrane vibration problems. Computers & Structures. 60(2). 181–187. 5 indexed citations

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Steven, Grant P., et al.. (1995). A model of spine, ribcage and pelvic responses to a specific lumbar manipulative force in relaxed subjects. Journal of Biomechanics. 28(11). 1403–1408. 40 indexed citations

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Falzon, Brian G. & Grant P. Steven. (1993). The Effects of Manufacturing Methods on the Buckling and Postbuckling Strength of Thin Skinned Carbon Fibre Composite Panels. Research Portal (Queen's University Belfast). 2 indexed citations

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Steven, Grant P.. (1982). Internally discontinuous finite elements for moving interface problems. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 18(4). 569–582. 17 indexed citations

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Milthorpe, Josh & Grant P. Steven. (1978). A nodal finite element solution technique for simple and complex fluid flow problems. 947–958. 1 indexed citations

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