L.H. Yam

2.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
57 papers, 1.8k citations indexed

About

L.H. Yam is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, L.H. Yam has authored 57 papers receiving a total of 1.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 43 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 26 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 14 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in L.H. Yam's work include Structural Health Monitoring Techniques (28 papers), Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation (18 papers) and Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control (7 papers). L.H. Yam is often cited by papers focused on Structural Health Monitoring Techniques (28 papers), Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation (18 papers) and Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control (7 papers). L.H. Yam collaborates with scholars based in Hong Kong, China and United States. L.H. Yam's co-authors include Yi Yan, Cheng Li, Ziyan Wu, Y.Y. Li, W.O. Wong, Jie Jiang, Zhenyao Wei, T.P. Leung, Z. C. Xi and Yuan Yan and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering and AIAA Journal.

In The Last Decade

L.H. Yam

55 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Hit Papers

Development in vibration-based structural damage detectio... 2006 2026 2012 2019 2006 100 200 300 400
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.

  1. Development in vibration-based structural damage detection technique
    2006 494 citations Yi Yan, Cheng Li et al. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
L.H. Yam Hong Kong 20 1.5k 1.0k 381 271 171 57 1.8k
Ward Heylen Belgium 19 1.1k 0.8× 443 0.4× 498 1.3× 278 1.0× 154 0.9× 72 1.6k
Pauli Pedersen Denmark 28 1.8k 1.2× 1.9k 1.9× 474 1.2× 248 0.9× 82 0.5× 95 2.6k
Dipak Kumar Maiti India 25 1.5k 1.0× 1.5k 1.5× 403 1.1× 342 1.3× 70 0.4× 119 2.1k
John B. Kosmatka United States 23 1.1k 0.8× 1.1k 1.1× 350 0.9× 391 1.4× 66 0.4× 119 1.7k
Hamid Ahmadian Iran 22 1.0k 0.7× 560 0.6× 775 2.0× 425 1.6× 78 0.5× 80 1.7k
Saullo G. P. Castro Netherlands 25 1.0k 0.7× 1.2k 1.2× 356 0.9× 396 1.5× 59 0.3× 71 1.7k
Thomas G. Carne United States 15 926 0.6× 225 0.2× 257 0.7× 216 0.8× 133 0.8× 54 1.1k
Dmitri Tcherniak Denmark 20 801 0.5× 380 0.4× 256 0.7× 336 1.2× 49 0.3× 59 1.1k
Jann N. Yang United States 28 2.5k 1.7× 593 0.6× 508 1.3× 804 3.0× 107 0.6× 67 2.8k
Christoph Schwingshackl United Kingdom 24 1.2k 0.8× 620 0.6× 750 2.0× 527 1.9× 79 0.5× 79 1.8k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of L.H. Yam

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Yu, Ling, Cheng Li, L.H. Yam, Yi Yan, & Jie Jiang. (2007). Experimental validation of vibration-based damage detection for static laminated composite shells partially filled with fluid. Composite Structures. 79(2). 288–299. 10 indexed citations
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Yu, Ling, Cheng Li, L.H. Yam, & Yi Yan. (2005). Application of eigenvalue perturbation theory for detecting small structural damage using dynamic responses. Composite Structures. 78(3). 402–409. 20 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., Cheng Li, Zhenyao Wei, & Yi Yan. (2005). Damage Detection of Composite Structures Using Dynamic Analysis. Key engineering materials. 295-296. 33–38. 12 indexed citations
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Zhou, Limin, et al.. (2004). Size effect on the optimum actuation condition for SMA-composites. Composite Structures. 66(1-4). 503–511. 6 indexed citations
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Wei, Zhenyao, L.H. Yam, & Cheng Li. (2003). Detection of internal delamination in multi-layer composites using wavelet packets combined with modal parameter analysis. Composite Structures. 64(3-4). 377–387. 53 indexed citations
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Li, Cheng, Y.Y. Li, & L.H. Yam. (2003). Vibration analysis of annular-like plates. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 262(5). 1153–1170. 41 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., Yi Yan, & Jie Jiang. (2003). Vibration-based damage detection for composite structures using wavelet transform and neural network identification. Composite Structures. 60(4). 403–412. 176 indexed citations
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Lau, Kin-tak, et al.. (2002). Bonding Behaviors at a NiTi/Epoxy Interface: SEM Observations and Theoretical Study. Materials science forum. 394-395. 527–530. 5 indexed citations
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Yan, Yuan & L.H. Yam. (2002). Optimal design of number and locations of actuators in active vibration control of a space truss. Smart Materials and Structures. 11(4). 496–503. 35 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., et al.. (2002). Study on tyre rolling resistance using experimental modal analysis. International Journal of Vehicle Design. 30(3). 251–251. 11 indexed citations
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Li, Y.Y. & L.H. Yam. (2001). SENSITIVITY ANALYSES OF SENSOR LOCATIONS FOR VIBRATION CONTROL AND DAMAGE DETECTION OF THIN-PLATE SYSTEMS. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 240(4). 623–636. 22 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., et al.. (2000). Modeling of Tire Rolling Properties by Using Experimental Modal Parameters. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 6 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., et al.. (2000). MODAL SYNTHESIS METHOD FOR VIBRATION ISOLATION DESIGN OF MASSIVE ROTATING MACHINES RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED BY AN ELASTIC STRUCTURE. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 231(1). 233–245. 7 indexed citations
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Xiang, Wangmeng, et al.. (2000). Feature Representation and Database Schema of an Object-Oriented Feature-Based Product Model for Hydraulic Manifold Blocks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 16(3). 182–188. 6 indexed citations
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Xi, Z. C., L.H. Yam, & T.P. Leung. (1999). Free vibration of a laminated composite shell of revolution: Effects of shear non-linearity. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 41(6). 649–661. 10 indexed citations
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Li, Y.Y. & L.H. Yam. (1999). STUDY ON MODEL ORDER DETERMINATION OF THIN PLATE SYSTEMS WITH PARAMETER UNCERTAINTIES. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. 13(4). 667–680. 5 indexed citations
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Xi, Z. C., L.H. Yam, & T.P. Leung. (1996). Semi-analytical study of free vibration of composite shells of revolution based on the Reissner-Mindlin assumption. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 33(6). 851–863. 20 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., et al.. (1996). A mathematical model of higher level structural optimization problems and their solution. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 12(2-3). 202–208.
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Xi, Z. C., L.H. Yam, & T.P. Leung. (1995). Thermal stresses in eccentrically stiffened composite plates. AIAA Journal. 33(7). 1357–1358. 1 indexed citations
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Yam, L.H., et al.. (1994). Experimental Study on Modal Strain Analysis of Rectangular Thin Plates with Holes. 2251. 1415. 1 indexed citations

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