Xian Xu

1.4k total citations
79 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Xian Xu is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. According to data from OpenAlex, Xian Xu has authored 79 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 63 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 30 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 13 papers in Architecture. Recurrent topics in Xian Xu's work include Structural Analysis and Optimization (52 papers), Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis (26 papers) and Advanced Materials and Mechanics (18 papers). Xian Xu is often cited by papers focused on Structural Analysis and Optimization (52 papers), Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis (26 papers) and Advanced Materials and Mechanics (18 papers). Xian Xu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Switzerland. Xian Xu's co-authors include Yaozhi Luo, Yafeng Wang, Yunfeng Zhang, Ye Luo, Jinsong Han, Yan Xu, Jiaqi Tu, Xue Yu, Kui Ren and Yanbin Shen and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids.

In The Last Decade

Xian Xu

74 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Peers

Xian Xu
Miguel A. Serna Spain
Qingnan Zhou United States
Chengcheng Tang United States
Samuel Hornus France
Jonas Zehnder Canada
Michael Tinker United States
G. N. Sandor United States
Chungang Zhuang China
Akash Garg India
Miguel A. Serna Spain
Xian Xu
Citations per year, relative to Xian Xu Xian Xu (= 1×) peers Miguel A. Serna

Countries citing papers authored by Xian Xu

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Fields of papers citing papers by Xian Xu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xian Xu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Xian Xu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Xian Xu based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Xian Xu. Xian Xu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Wang, Yafeng, et al.. (2025). Role of self-stress and mechanism modes in fiber network stiffness. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 308. 111027–111027.
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Wang, Yafeng, et al.. (2025). Topology generation and quantitative stiffness analysis for fiber networks based on disordered spatial truss. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 196. 106030–106030. 3 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng, et al.. (2025). Adaptive Vibration-Driven Tensegrity in Unstructured Environments. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 22(5). 2354–2366.
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Wang, Yafeng, et al.. (2024). Static performance of welded hollow sphere joints with trapezoidal ribs under both axial compression and bending moment. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 226. 109298–109298. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng, et al.. (2024). Topology optimization of active tensegrity structures. Computers & Structures. 305. 107513–107513. 22 indexed citations
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Liu, Zhaojun, Yafeng Wang, & Xian Xu. (2024). Modeling and rolling gaits of a strut-actuated 6-strut locomotive tensegrity robot with membranes. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems. 21(5). 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng, Xian Xu, & Yaozhi Luo. (2023). Self-Equilibrium, Mechanism Stiffness, and Self-Stress Design of General Tensegrity With Rigid Bodies or Supports: A Unified Analysis Approach. Journal of Applied Mechanics. 90(8). 7 indexed citations
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Gao, Ming, et al.. (2022). Device-Independent Smartphone Eavesdropping Jointly Using Accelerometer and Gyroscope. IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. 20(4). 3144–3157. 6 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian, et al.. (2022). A Novel Two-Step Tensegrity Topology-Finding Method Based on Mixed Integer Programming and Nonlinear Programming. International Journal of Steel Structures. 22(4). 1266–1282. 8 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian, et al.. (2021). Passive biometric electronic lock via UHF RFID. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.
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Liu, Jianwei, Xiang Zou, Feng Lin, et al.. (2021). Hand-Key: Leveraging Multiple Hand Biometrics for Attack-Resilient User Authentication Using COTS RFID. 11. 1042–1052. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng, Xian Xu, & Yaozhi Luo. (2021). A unifying framework for form-finding and topology-finding of tensegrity structures. Computers & Structures. 247. 106486–106486. 22 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng, Xian Xu, & Yaozhi Luo. (2020). Topology design of general tensegrity with rigid bodies. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 202. 278–298. 29 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian, et al.. (2020). Research on a New Class of Planar Tensegrity Trusses Consisting of Repetitive Units. International Journal of Steel Structures. 20(5). 1582–1595. 4 indexed citations
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Wang, Yafeng & Xian Xu. (2019). Prestress Design of Tensegrity Structures Using Semidefinite Programming. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2019(1). 18 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian, et al.. (2016). Influence of Frame Stiffness on Heavy Truck Ride. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 2 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian, Yaozhi Luo, & Yanbin Shen. (2011). DYNAMIC CONTROL OF TENSION STRUCTURES. Engineering Mechanics. 28(5). 186–193. 2 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian & Yaozhi Luo. (2009). Tensegrity Structures with Buckling Members Explain Nonlinear Stiffening and Reversible Softening of Actin Networks. Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 135(12). 1368–1374. 11 indexed citations
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Xu, Xian. (2000). A Study on the Performance Evaluating Index in Supply Chains. 3 indexed citations

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