Publications

Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals

(Names of graduate students/postdoctoral fellows bolded)

  • Gong, C. and Zhou, W. (2018). Importance sampling-based system reliability analysis of corroding pipelines considering multiple failure modes. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 169, 199-208.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2017). Stress intensity factor for clamped SENT specimen containing non-straight crack front and side grooves. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, in press.

  • Zhou, W., Xiang, W. and Hong, H.P. (2017). Sensitivity of system reliability of corroding pipelines to modelling of stochastic growth of corrosion defects. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 167: 428-438.

  • Gong, C. and Zhou, W. (2017). Improvement of equivalent component approach for reliability analyses of series systems. Structural Safety, Vol. 68, pp. 65-72.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2017). Effective thickness of side-grooved clamped SE(T) specimens for J-R curve testing. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 45, No. 2, 428-440.

  • Zhou, W., Gong, C. and Hong, H.P. (2017). New perspective on the application of the first- order reliability method for estimating system reliability. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 143, No. 9, 04017074, 1-9.

  • Gong, C. and Zhou, W. (2017). First order reliability method-based system reliability analyses of corroding pipelines considering multiple defects and failure modes. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 11, 1451-1461.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2016). Residual stress state in single-edge notched tension specimens caused by local compression technique. Archive of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 63, No. 4, 635-645.

  • Zhou, W., Xiang, W. and Cronin, D. (2016). Probability of rupture model for corroded pipelines. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 147, 1-11.

  • Lam, C. and Zhou, W. (2016). Statistical analyses of incidents on onshore gas transmission pipelines based on PHMSA database. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 145, 29-40.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W., Shen, G. and Duan, D. (2016). A numerical study on CMOD compliance for single-edge bending specimens. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 138, No. 2, 021204, 1-6.

  • Zhou, W. and Zhang, S. (2016). Impact of model errors of burst capacity models on the reliability evaluation of corroding pipelines. Journal of Pipeline Systems - Engineering and Practice, ASCE, Vol. 7, No. 1, 04015011, 1-11.

  • Lam, C. and Zhou, W. (2016). Development of probability of ignition model for ruptures of onshore natural gas pipelines. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 138, No. 4, 041701, 1-8.

  • Zhou, W., Siraj, T. and Gong, C. (2015). Reliability consistent mitigation criteria for corrosion defects on natural gas transmission pipelines. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 42, 1032-1039.

  • Qin, H., Zhou, W. and Zhang, S. (2015). Bayesian inferences of generation and growth of corrosion defects on energy pipelines based on imperfect inspection data. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 144, 334-342.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2015). Effects of crack front curvature on J-R Curve testing using clamped SE(T) specimens of homogeneous materials. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 134, 112-127. 13 November 2017

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2015). Probabilistic characterization of metal-loss corrosion growth on underground pipelines based on geometric Brownian motion process. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 2, 238-252.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2015). Numerical investigation of compliance equations used in the R-Curve testing for clamped SE(T) specimens. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, Vol. 38, No. 10, 1137-1154.

  • Yan, Z. and Zhou, W. (2015). Effect of crack front curvature on experimental evaluation of J- integral for single-edge bend specimens. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 43, No. 5, 1157-1169.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2014).  Investigation of plastic eta factors for clamped SE(T) specimens based on three-dimensional finite element analyses.  Engineering Fracture Mechanics, in press. 

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2014).  J-CTOD relationship for clamped SE(T) specimens based on three-dimensional finite element analyses.  Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 131, 643-655. 

  • Huang, Y.F., Zhou, W. and Yan, Z. (2014).  Evaluation of plastic geometric factors for SE(B) specimens based on three-dimensional finite element analyses.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 123-124, 99-110. 

  • Yan, Z. and Zhou, W. (2014)  Effect of crack front curvature on experimental evaluation of J-integral for single-edge bend specimens.  Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, in press, DOI: 10.1520/JTE20140073.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2014)  Cost-based optimal maintenance decisions for corroding natural gas pipelines based on stochastic degradation models.  Engineering Structures, Vol. 74, 74-85. 

  • Yan, Z., Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2014)  Model error assessment of burst capacity models for energy pipelines containing surface cracks.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 120-121, 80-92. 

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2014)  Bayesian dynamic linear model for growth of corrosion defects on energy pipelines.  Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 128, 24-31. 

  • Huang, Y.F., Zhou, W. and Wang, E. (2014).  Constraint-corrected J-R curve based on three-dimensional finite element analyses.  Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 37, 1101-1115. 

  • Al-Amin, M., Zhou, W., Zhang, S., Kariyawasam, S. and Wang, H. (2014).  Hierarchical Bayesian corrosion growth model based on in-line inspection data.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 136, 041401, 1-8.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2014).  Probabilistic characterization of metal-loss corrosion growth on underground pipelines based on geometric Brownian motion process.  Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, DOI:10.1080/15732479.2013.875045.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2014).  An efficient methodology for the reliability analysis of corroding pipelines.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 136, 041701, 1-7.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W., Al-Amin, M., Kariyawasam, S. and Wang, H. (2014).  Time-dependent corrosion growth modeling using multiple in-line inspection data.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 136, 041202, 1-7.

  • Hong, H.P., Zhou, W., Zhang, S. and Ye, W. (2014).  Optimal condition-based maintenance decisions for systems with dependent stochastic degradation of components.  Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 121, 276-288.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W. and Shen, G. (2014).  Three-dimensional finite element analyses of crack-tip fields of clamped single-edge tension specimens - part I: crack-tip stress fields.  Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 116, No. 2, 122-143.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W. and Shen, G. (2014).  Three-dimensional finite element analyses of crack-tip fields of clamped single-edge tension specimens - part II: crack-tip constraints.  Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 116, No. 2, 144-157. 

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2013).  System reliability of corroding pipelines considering stochastic process-based models for defect growth and internal pressure.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 111-112, 120-130.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W. and Qin, H. (2013).  Inverse Gaussian process-based corrosion growth model for energy pipelines considering the sizing error in inspection data.  Corrosion Science, Vol. 73, 309-320.

  • Qin, H., Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2013).  Inverse Gaussian process-based corrosion growth modeling and its application in the reliability analysis for energy pipelines.  Frontier of Structural and Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 3, 276-287.

  • Al-Amin, M. and Zhou, W. (2013).  Evaluating the system reliability of corroding pipelines based on inspection data.  Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, DOI:10.1080/15732479.2013.793725, 1-15.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W. and Shen, G. (2013). A numerical study on effective modulus of elasticity in crack length evaluation for single-edge bending specimens.  Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 41, No. 5, 770-777.

  • Qian, G., Niffenegger, M., Zhou, W. and Li, S. (2013). Effects of correlated input parameters on the failure probabilities with corrosion defects by using FITNET FFS procedure.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 105-106, 19-27.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2013). System reliability assessment of 3D steel frames designed per AISC LRFD specifications.  Advanced Steel Construction, An International Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1, 77-89.

  • Liu, S., Bartlett, F.M. and Zhou, W. (2013). Alternative load paths in steel through-truss bridges: a case study.  Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 18, No. 9, 920-928.

  • Zhou, W., Hong, H.P. and Zhang, S. (2012).  Impact of dependent stochastic defect growth on system reliability of corroding pipelines.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 96-97, 68-77.

  • Zhou, W. and Huang, G.X. (2012). Model error assessments of burst capacity models for corroded pipelines.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 99-100, 1-8.

  • Zhou, W. (2012).  Reliability of pressurized pipelines subjected to longitudinal ground movement.  Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 12, 1123-1135.

  • Zhou, W. (2011).  Reliability evaluation of corroding pipelines considering multiple failure modes and time-dependent internal pressure.  Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE, Vol. 17, No. 4, 216-224.

  • Zhou, W. and Nessim, M.A. (2011).  Optimal deign of onshore natural gas pipelines.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 133, No. 3, 031702, 1-11.

  • Zhou, W. (2010).  System reliability of corroding pipelines.  International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Vol. 87, No. 10, 587-595.

  • Nessim, M. A., Zhou, W., Zhou, J., Rothwell, B., and McLamb, M. (2009).  Target reliability levels for design and assessment of onshore natural gas pipelines.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 131, No. 12, 061701, 1-12.

  • Nessim, M. A., Zhou, W., Zhou, J., and Rothwell, B. (2009).  Reliability based design and assessment for location-specific failure threats with application to natural gas pipelines. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, ASME, Vol. 131, No. 4, 041701, 1-5.

  • Zhou, J., Rothwell, B., Nessim, M. A., and Zhou, W. (2009).  Reliability-based design and assessment standards for onshore natural gas transmission pipelines.  Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Vol. 131, No. 3, ASME, 031702, 1-6.

  • Nessim, M.A., Zhou, W., Zhou, J. and Rothwell, B. (2007).  Setting reliability targets.  Pipeline and Gas Technology, Vol. 6, No. 3, 48-54.

  • Zhou, W. and Hong, H. P. (2004). System and member reliability of steel frames.  Steel & Composite Structures, An International Journal, Vol. 4, No. 6, 419-435.

  • Bartlett, F. M., Hong, H. P. and Zhou, W. (2003). Load factor calibration for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada: statistics of loads and load effects. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, 429-439.

  • Bartlett, F. M., Hong, H. P. and Zhou, W. (2003). Load factor calibration for the proposed 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada: companion action load combination. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 30, 440-448.

  • Zhou, W. and Hong, H. P. (2001).  Statistical analyses of strength of slender RC columns.  Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 127, No. 1, 21-27.

  • Zhou, W. and Hong, H. P. (2000).  Modeling error of strength of short RC columns. ACI Structural Journal, Vol. 97, No.3, 427-435.

  • Hong, H. P. and Zhou, W. (2000).  Assessment of time-dependent reliability of reinforced concrete columns with uncertain load eccentricity.  Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 389-399.

  • Zhou, W., Hong, H. P., and Shang, J. Q. (1999).  Probabilistic design method of prefabricated vertical drains for soil improvement.  Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 125, No. 8, 659-665.

  • Hong, H. P. and Zhou, W. (1999).  Reliability evaluation of RC columns.  Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 125, No. 7, 784-790.

Technical Notes in Peer-Reviewed Journals

  • b.59. Tyson, B., Ruggieri, C, Zhou, W., Wang, E., Wang, X. and Pang, D. (2017). Effective modulus for crack size measurement with SE(T) specimens using unloading compliance. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 45, No. 3, 1090-1098.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W. and Shen, G. (2013). A Study on the fitting accuracy of CMOD compliance equations.  Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 41, No. 2, 1-4.

  • Zhou, W. and Kokai, T. (2010). Deflection calculation and control for reinforced concrete flexural members.  Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 37, No. 1, 131-134.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

  • Zhou, W., Gong, C. and Kariyawasam, S. (2016). Failure pressure ratios and implied reliability levels for corrosion anomalies on gas transmission pipelines. Proceedings of the 2016 11th International Pipeline Conference, Paper No. IPC2016-64383, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Qin, H. and Zhou, W. (2015). Bayesian modeling of the generation and sizes of corrosion defects based on multiple sets of inspection data. International Symposium on Reliability of Engineering Systems, SRES2015, Hangzhou, China, October.

  • Lam, C. and Zhou, W. (2015). Probability of ignition model for rupture of onshore gas transmission pipeline and its application in pipeline risk assessment. Paper No. GEN-30, 2015 CSCE Annual Conference, Regina, SK, May.

  • Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2015). Residual stress state in single-edge notched tension specimen caused by the local compression technique. Proc. of the 25th CANCAM, London, ON, June.

  • Zhang, S., Kariyawasam, S. and Zhou, W. (2015). Time-dependent reliability assessment for corroding pipelines based on imperfect inspection data. Paper No. 653, Proc. of 12th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, ICASP12, Vancouver, CANADA, July.

  • Yan, Z., Huang, Y.F. and Zhou, W. (2014).  Accuracy of the double-clip on gauge method for evaluating CTOD of SE(T) specimens.  Proc. of 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), ASME, Paper No. IPC2014-33219, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W., Kariyawasam, S. and Al-Amin, M. (2014).  Characterization of the growth of corrosion defects on energy pipelines using Bayesian dynamic linear model.  Proc. of 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), ASME, Paper No. IPC2014-33215, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W., Kariyawasam, S. and Huang, T. (2014).  Condition-based optimal maintenance decision modeling for corroding natural gas pipelines.  Proc. of 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), ASME, Paper No. IPC2014-33217, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Qin, H. and Zhou, W. (2014).  Reliability analysis of corroding pipelines considering the growth and generation of corrosion defects.  Proc. of 10th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2014), ASME, Paper No. IPC2014-33213, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Yan, Z. and Zhou, W. (2014).  Effects of crack front curvature on CMOD compliance and crack length evaluation for single-edge bend specimens.  Proc. of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2014, Toronto, Ontario, June 1-4.

  • Huang, Y.F., Zhou, W., Wang, E. and Shen, G. (2013).  Evaluation of plastic eta factors for SE(B) specimens based on three-dimensional finite element analyses.  Proc. of 23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE2013, Anchorage, Alaska, July, 591-597.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W. and Hong, H.P. (2013).  Optimal condition-based maintenance decisions for systems with dependent stochastic degradation of components.  Proc. of 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR13, New York City, June.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2013).  Stochastic growth modeling for metal-loss corrosion defects on energy pipelines using inspection data.  Proc. of 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR13, New York City, June.

  • Kim, B., Zhou, W. and Ho, E.C.T. (2013).  Development and applications of an aerodynamic database of tall buildings.  Paper No. GEN-77, Proc. of 2013 Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, May.

  • Zhou, W. and Zhang, N. (2012). Reliability analyses of RC beams considering shear-moment interaction. Paper No. STR-1053, 2012 CSCE Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.

  • Al-Amin, M. and Zhou, W. (2012). Bayesian corrosion growth model using In-line inspection data.  Paper No. GEN-1027, 2012 CSCE Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W., Shen, G. and Duan, D.M. (2012). A numerical study on CMOD compliance for single-edge bending specimens.  Paper No. PVP2012-78529, ASME Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference, PVP2012, Toronto, Canada.

  • Al-Amin, M., Zhou, W., Zhang, S., Kariyawasam, S. and Wang, H. (2012).  Hierarchical Bayesian corrosion growth model based on in-line inspection data.  9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90509, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Al-Amin, M., Zhou, W., Zhang, S., Kariyawasam, S. and Wang, H. (2012).  Bayesian model for calibration of ILI tools. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90491, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhang, S., Zhou, W., Al-Amin, M., Kariyawasam, S. and Wang, H. (2012).  Time-dependent corrosion growth modelling using multiple in-line inspection data. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90502, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhang, S. and Zhou, W. (2012). An efficient methodology for the reliability analysis of corroding pipelines. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90482, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhou, W., Huang, G. and Zhang, S. (2012). Model error assessment of burst capacity models for corroded pipes. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90335, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Huang, G. and Zhou, W. (2012). Model error assessment of burst capacity models for defect-free pipes. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90334, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Wang, E., Zhou, W., Shen. G. and Duan, D. (2012). An experimental study of J(CTOD)-R curves of single edge tension specimens for X80 steel. 9th International Pipeline Conference (IPC2012), ASME, Paper No. IPC2012-90323, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhou, W. and Zhang, S. (2011).  Reliability evaluation of pipelines containing stress corrosion cracking defects.  Proc. of the 11th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (ICASP11), Zurich, Switzerland, August.

  • Liu, S., Bartlett, F.M. and Zhou, W. (2011).  Load paths in single load path through-truss bridges – a case study.  Proceedings of the 2011 CSCE General Conference, GC-112, Ottawa.

  • Chebaro, M. and Zhou, W. (2010).  A limit state function for pipelines containing long corrosion defects.  International Pipeline Conference IPC2010, Paper No. 31324, Calgary, Alberta, September.

  • Zhou, W. (2010). Reliability of pressurized pipelines subjected to longitudinal ground movement.  The 20th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Paper No. TPC-525, Beijing, June.

  • Zhou, W., Nessim, M. A., Zhou, J., and Rothwell, B. (2008). A population density based location category system for onshore natural gas pipelines.  International Pipeline Conference IPC2008, Paper No. 64482, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Matheson, I., Zhou, W., Zhou, J., and Gailing, R. (2008). An upheaval buckling limit state function for onshore natural gas pipelines.  International Pipeline Conference IPC2008, Paper No. 64687, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhou, J., Rothwell, B., Zhou, W., and Nessim, M. A. (2006).  Application of high-grade steels to onshore natural gas pipelines using reliability-based design method.  International Pipeline Conference IPC2006, Paper No. 10058, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Nessim, M. A., Zhou, W., Zhou, J., and Rothwell, B. (2006).  Reliability based design and assessment for location-specific failure threats with application to natural gas pipelines.  International Pipeline Conference IPC2006, Paper No. 10097, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Zhou, W., Nessim, M. A., and Zhou, J. (2005).  Application of reliability-based design and assessment to natural gas pipelines.  Rio Pipeline Conference 2005, Paper No. 1024, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • Nessim, M. A., Zhou, W., Zhou, J., Rothwell, B., and McLamb, M. (2004).  Target reliability levels for design and assessment of onshore natural gas pipelines.  International Pipeline Conference IPC 2004, Paper No. 0321, Calgary, Alberta.

  • Bartlett, F. M., Hong, H. P., Zhou, W., and Schmidt, B. J. (2001).  Recent development in Canadian building code calibration.  CD-ROM Proceedings, 8th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, Newport Beach, California.

  • Zhou, W. and Hong, H. P.  A study of reliability of RC columns. (1999).  Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability (ICASP8), Vol. 2, Melchers, R. and Stewart, G., Eds., University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 1019-1025.

Research Reports:

  • Zhou, W.  Reliability assessment of damaged glass unit in Edmonton City Hall.  Prepared for Building Science Engineering Ltd. C-FER report MX08007, 2008.

  • Zhou, W. and McKay, M.  Preliminary risk assessment of propane and condensate tanks in Coleville Compressor Station.  Prepared for TransGas Limited. C-FER Report M016, 2008.  

  • Zhou, W.  Development of the fatigue reliability analysis module for surface-breaking flaws and sensitivity factors in a Monte Carlo-based reliability analysis.  Technical Reference Manual for the PRISM (Pipeline Reliability using an Incremental Simulation Method) software.  Confidential to ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, C-FER Project N018, 2008.  

  • Zhou, W., Yoosef-Ghodsi, N., and Chebaro, M.  Limit state function development for onshore natural gas pipelines.  Prepared for the Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI), C-FER Report L177, 2008.

  • Zhou, W.  Frost heave reliability analysis module.  Technical Reference Manual for PRISM.  Confidential to ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, C-FER Report L140, 2007.

  • Zhou, W.  Limit state function development for the application of the reliability-based design and assessment to onshore natural gas pipelines.  Prepared for PRCI, C-FER Report L150, 2007.

  • Zhou, W. and Nessim, M. A.  Reliability evaluation of MGP main gas line for frost heave and thaw settlement.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Zhou, W. and Nessim, M. A.  Reliability evaluation of MGP NGL line for thaw settlement.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Load and resistance factor design for the MGP main gas pipeline.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Load and resistance factor design for the MGP NGL pipeline.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Reliability-based maintenance criteria for the MGP main gas pipeline.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Reliability-based maintenance criteria for the MGP NGL pipeline.  Prepared for ColtKBR, C-FER Report L138, 2007.

  • Zhou, W.  Upheaval buckling limit state function for onshore gas pipeline.  Prepared for PRCI, C-FER Report L137, 2006.

  • Zhou, W.  Thaw settlement reliability analysis module.  Technical Reference Manual for PRISM.  Confidential to ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, C-FER Report L140, 2006.

  • Zhou, W. and Nessim, M. A.  Practical issues for the application of reliability-based design and assessment to onshore natural gas pipelines. Prepared for PRCI, C-FER Report L135, 2006.

  • Zhou, W.  Development of mechanical damage model for exposed pipe at water crossings. Confidential to TransCanada Pipelines Ltd., C-FER Project L098, 2005.

  • Zhou, W.  Ice load software verification – technical review.  Confidential to Chevron Canada Resources, C-FER Project S030, 2005.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Target reliability levels for the design and assessment of onshore natural gas pipelines.  Prepared for Gas Research Institute (GRI), GRI Contract No. 8410, C-FER Project L080, 2004.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W.  Guidelines for reliability based design and assessment of onshore natural gas pipelines.  Prepared for the Gas Research Institute (GRI), GRI Contract No. 8410, C-FER Project L080, 2004.

  • Nessim, M. A. and Zhou, W. 2003.  Background to the development of reliability based design and assessment guidelines.  Prepared for the Gas Research Institute (GRI), GRI Contract No. 8440, C-FER Project L028, 2003.

  • Bartlett, F. M., Hong, H. P., and Zhou, W.  Companion action load factors for snow and wind loads for the 2003 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.  Report to Canadian Code Center, Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council of Canada, 2000.