Zhen Lu

863 total citations · 1 hit paper
37 papers, 726 citations indexed

About

Zhen Lu is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhen Lu has authored 37 papers receiving a total of 726 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 8 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 8 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Zhen Lu's work include Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design (8 papers), Fatigue and fracture mechanics (7 papers) and Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis (6 papers). Zhen Lu is often cited by papers focused on Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design (8 papers), Fatigue and fracture mechanics (7 papers) and Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis (6 papers). Zhen Lu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Italy. Zhen Lu's co-authors include Xuesheng Lu, GU Jian-ming, Z.F. Yue, X.M. Wang, Yingying Xu, Xiongyan Li, Chang Quan Lai, Huawei Zhou, Kalaimani Markandan and Thomas E. Boothby and has published in prestigious journals such as Materials Science and Engineering A, Energy Conversion and Management and International Journal of Solids and Structures.

In The Last Decade

Zhen Lu

33 papers receiving 689 citations

Hit Papers

Performance analysis and optimization of organic Rankine ... 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. Performance analysis and optimization of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for waste heat recovery
    2006 458 citations Zhen Lu et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zhen Lu China 10 515 210 94 82 79 37 726
Grzegorz Nowak Poland 14 304 0.6× 40 0.2× 51 0.5× 14 0.2× 86 1.1× 44 434
Changlu Zhao China 18 437 0.8× 59 0.3× 43 0.5× 60 0.7× 90 1.1× 72 937
R. Mastrullo Italy 28 1.6k 3.1× 80 0.4× 23 0.2× 184 2.2× 43 0.5× 91 1.8k
Grzegorz Żywica Poland 16 604 1.2× 49 0.2× 27 0.3× 52 0.6× 5 0.1× 92 697
Jaakko Larjola Finland 11 657 1.3× 193 0.9× 11 0.1× 101 1.2× 9 0.1× 35 910
Hua Tian China 18 892 1.7× 354 1.7× 42 0.4× 121 1.5× 75 0.9× 44 1.1k
Mohammad A. Khasawneh Jordan 8 363 0.7× 22 0.1× 79 0.8× 52 0.6× 53 0.7× 16 529
Hakim Nesreddine Canada 17 876 1.7× 271 1.3× 13 0.1× 148 1.8× 37 0.5× 35 1.0k
XueTao Cheng China 24 1.5k 2.9× 939 4.5× 98 1.0× 135 1.6× 84 1.1× 64 1.7k
Jaehyuk Eoh South Korea 13 277 0.5× 20 0.1× 10 0.1× 40 0.5× 106 1.3× 62 579

Countries citing papers authored by Zhen Lu

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Fields of papers citing papers by Zhen Lu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhen Lu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Zhen Lu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Zhen Lu 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 Zhen Lu. Zhen Lu is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2025). Static bearing capacity of four-member X-type spatial intersecting joint. Structures. 82. 110819–110819.
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2025). Research on bearing capacity of four-member spatial tubular X-joints. Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 227. 109395–109395. 1 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, Suduo Xue, Xiongyan Li, & Renjie Liu. (2023). Shaking table test on suspend-dome structure with the center-hung scoreboard under three-dimensional seismic. Structures. 50. 10–22. 5 indexed citations
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Ferrari, Alessio, Mattia Cantono, Zhen Lu, et al.. (2018). A Two-Layer Network Solution for Reliable and Efficient Host-to-Host Transfer of Big Data. 1–4. 7 indexed citations
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Zhao, Haiqing, Zhen Lu, Yan Li, et al.. (2017). Study on doubly-fed induction generator common model based on transient response characteristics. 39. 7860–7865. 1 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2016). Design and analysis of five-phase fault-tolerant radially magnetized tubular permanent magnet motor for active vehicle suspensions. International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems. 6 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yannian & Zhen Lu. (2013). Bond property test of reinforced concrete with all soaking and impressed current method corrosion. Transactions of Tianjin University. 19(5). 366–371. 2 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2011). Local Monte Carlo Simulation for the Reliability Sensitivity Analysis. Advanced materials research. 291-294. 2183–2188. 1 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2010). Reliability Analysis Methods for Mixed Uncertainties in Structural System with Multiple Modes. Advanced materials research. 118-120. 211–215.
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Lu, Zhen. (2009). Digitalization and application of shield tunnels. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, X.M., Zhen Lu, & Z.F. Yue. (2008). The effect of notches on the fracture behavior in NiTi shape memory alloys. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 46(3-4). 557–571. 16 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2007). Improved Line Sampling Reliability Analysis Method and its Application. Key engineering materials. 353-358. 1001–1004. 15 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2007). Iterative Algorithm for Structure Reliability Analysis Based on Support Vector Classification Method. Key engineering materials. 353-358. 1009–1012. 2 indexed citations
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Liu, Cheng-Li, et al.. (2006). Fuzzy-Random FOSM and its Application in Low Cycle Fatigue Life Reliability Analysis of an Aeronautical Engine Turbine Disk. Key engineering materials. 324-325. 775–778. 2 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2005). Reliability analysis for low cycle fatigue life of the aeronautical engine turbine disc structure under random environment. Materials Science and Engineering A. 395(1-2). 218–225. 41 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, et al.. (2002). A numerical study of damage development and creep life in circular notched specimens during creep. Materials at High Temperatures. 19(3). 147–152. 2 indexed citations
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Lu, Zhen, Thomas E. Boothby, Charles E. Bakis, & Antonio Nanni. (2000). Transfer and Development Lengths of FRP Prestressing Tendons. PCI Journal. 45(2). 84–95. 20 indexed citations

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