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Dr Giang Nguyen

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

J05 - J05 Civil Engineering Building
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9351 3721
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Teaching and supervision

CIVL3411 - Geotechnical Engineering

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Selected grants

2013

  • Development of a multi-scale constitutive modelling framework; Nguyen G; DVC Research/Bridging Support Grant.

2011

  • The micro mechanics of faulting and fluid flow in porous reservoir rocks; Nguyen G, Rognon P, Guiamatsia Simo I; Australian Research Council (ARC)/Discovery Projects (DP).

2010

  • A computational approach to fracture of quasi-brittle materials across the scales; Nguyen G; Australian Research Council (ARC)/Discovery Projects (DP).

2009

  • A non-local approach to the modelling of rock fracture; Nguyen G; DVC Research/Bridging Support Grant.
  • A non-local approach to the modelling of rock fracture; Nguyen G; DVC Research/Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme.
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Selected publications

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Book Chapters

  • Das, A., Tengattini, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2013). A Micromechanics Based Model for Cemented Granular Materials. In Qiang Yang, Jian-Min Zhang, Hong Zheng, and Yangping Yao (Eds.), Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Applications, (pp. 527-534). Berlin: Springer.
  • Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2010). Cataclastic and ultra-cataclastic shear using breakage mechanics. In Y Hatzor, J Sulem, I Vardoulakis, (Eds.), Meso-Scale Shear Physics in Earthquake and Landslide Mechanics, (pp. 77-87). London UK: CRC Press.
  • Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2009). Micromechanical alternatives to phenomenological hardening plasticity. In Kolymbas, Dimitrios~Viggiani, Gioacchino~ (Eds.), Mechanics of Natural Solids, (pp. 85-104). Berlin: Springer.

Journals

  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2013). Crack modelling using the Material Point Method and a strong discontinuity approach. Key Engineering Materials, 525-526, 513-516.
  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2012). A generic approach to constitutive modelling of composite delamination under mixed-mode loading conditions. Composites Science and Technology, 72(2), 269-277.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Korsunsky, A. (2012). How to connect two scales of behaviour in constitutive modelling of geomaterials. Geotechnique Letters, 2(7-9), 129-134.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Guiamatsia Simo, I. (2012). On the partition of fracture energy in constitutive modelling of quasi-brittle materials. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 79, 225-244.
  • Nguyen, G. (2011). A damage model with evolving nonlocal interactions. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 48(10), 1544-1559.
  • Das, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). Compaction bands due to grain crushing in porous rocks: A theoretical approach based on breakage mechanics. Journal of Geophysical Research, 116, B08203-1-B08203-14.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2010). A stress-return algorithm for nonlocal constitutive models of softening materials. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 82(5), 637-670.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2010). Nonlocal regularisation of a model based on breakage mechanics for granular materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47(10), 1350-1360.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2009). The Energetics of Cataclasis Based on Breakage Mechanics. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 166(10-11), 1693-1724.
  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2008). A coupled damage-plasticity model for concrete based on thermodynamic principles: Part II: non-local regularization and numerical implementation. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32(4), 391-413.
  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2008). A coupled damage-plasticity model for concrete based onthermodynamic principles: Part I: model formulation and parameter identification. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32(4), 353-389.
  • Nguyen, G. (2008). A thermodynamic approach to non-local damage modelling of concrete. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(7-8), 1918-1934.
  • Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2008). Development of an approach to constitutive modelling of concrete: isotropic damage coupled with plasticity. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(20), 5483-5501.
  • Levy, G., Coon, M., Nguyen, G., Sulsky, D. (2008). Metrics for evaluating linear features. Geophysical Research Letters, 35(L21705), 1-6.
  • Belnoue, J., Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2007). A one-dimensional nonlocal damage-plasticity model for ductile materials. International Journal of Fracture, 144(1), 53-60.
  • Itai, E., Houlsby, G., Nguyen, G. (2007). Coupled damage and plasticity models derived from energy and dissipation potentials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(7-8), 2487-2508.
  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2007). Non-local damage modelling of concrete: a procedure for the determination of model parameters. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 31(7), 867-891.
  • Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2006). Damage-plasticity modelling of concrete:calibration of parameters using separation of fracture energy. International Journal of Fracture, 139(2), 325-332.
  • Korsunsky, A., Nguyen, G., Kim, K. (2006). The analysis of deformation size effects using multiple gauge length extensometry and the essential work of rupture concept. Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructures and Processing, 423(1-2), 192-198.
  • Korsunsky, A., Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2005). Analysis of essential work of rupture using nonlocal damage-plasticity modelling. International Journal of Fracture, 135(1-4), L19-L26.

Conferences

  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2012). A Unified Constitutive Model for Interface Debonding and Friction. 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Beijing: The International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM).
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Guiamatsia Simo, I., Korsunsky, A. (2012). From Diffuse to Localised Damage: The Role of Friction. International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Tri Thuc.
  • Zhang, C., Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2011). A study of grain crushing around penetrating piles using a micromechanics-based continuum model. 2nd International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics (ComGeo II), Rhodes 85100, Greece: International Centre for Computational Engineering.
  • Das, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). A theoretical approach to the study of compaction bands in porous rocks. XI International Conference on Computational Plasticity (COMPLAS 2011), Barcelona, Spain: CIMNE - International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering.
  • Zhang, C., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). Steady state permeability profiles surrounding penetrating piles in crushable granular media. International Symposium on Geomechanics and Geotechnics: From Micro to Macro, London: CRC Press.
  • Belnoue, J., Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2009). Consistent tangent stiffness for local-nonlocal damage modelling of metals. Mesomechanics 2009 Dissipation and Damage across Multiple Scales in Physical and Mechanical Systems, Amsterdam: Elsevier.

2013

  • Das, A., Tengattini, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2013). A Micromechanics Based Model for Cemented Granular Materials. In Qiang Yang, Jian-Min Zhang, Hong Zheng, and Yangping Yao (Eds.), Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New Applications, (pp. 527-534). Berlin: Springer.
  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2013). Crack modelling using the Material Point Method and a strong discontinuity approach. Key Engineering Materials, 525-526, 513-516.

2012

  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2012). A generic approach to constitutive modelling of composite delamination under mixed-mode loading conditions. Composites Science and Technology, 72(2), 269-277.
  • Guiamatsia Simo, I., Nguyen, G. (2012). A Unified Constitutive Model for Interface Debonding and Friction. 23rd International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Beijing: The International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM).
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Guiamatsia Simo, I., Korsunsky, A. (2012). From Diffuse to Localised Damage: The Role of Friction. International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Tri Thuc.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Korsunsky, A. (2012). How to connect two scales of behaviour in constitutive modelling of geomaterials. Geotechnique Letters, 2(7-9), 129-134.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I., Guiamatsia Simo, I. (2012). On the partition of fracture energy in constitutive modelling of quasi-brittle materials. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 79, 225-244.

2011

  • Nguyen, G. (2011). A damage model with evolving nonlocal interactions. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 48(10), 1544-1559.
  • Zhang, C., Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2011). A study of grain crushing around penetrating piles using a micromechanics-based continuum model. 2nd International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics (ComGeo II), Rhodes 85100, Greece: International Centre for Computational Engineering.
  • Das, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). A theoretical approach to the study of compaction bands in porous rocks. XI International Conference on Computational Plasticity (COMPLAS 2011), Barcelona, Spain: CIMNE - International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering.
  • Das, A., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). Compaction bands due to grain crushing in porous rocks: A theoretical approach based on breakage mechanics. Journal of Geophysical Research, 116, B08203-1-B08203-14.
  • Zhang, C., Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2011). Steady state permeability profiles surrounding penetrating piles in crushable granular media. International Symposium on Geomechanics and Geotechnics: From Micro to Macro, London: CRC Press.

2010

  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2010). A stress-return algorithm for nonlocal constitutive models of softening materials. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 82(5), 637-670.
  • Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2010). Cataclastic and ultra-cataclastic shear using breakage mechanics. In Y Hatzor, J Sulem, I Vardoulakis, (Eds.), Meso-Scale Shear Physics in Earthquake and Landslide Mechanics, (pp. 77-87). London UK: CRC Press.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2010). Nonlocal regularisation of a model based on breakage mechanics for granular materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47(10), 1350-1360.

2009

  • Belnoue, J., Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2009). Consistent tangent stiffness for local-nonlocal damage modelling of metals. Mesomechanics 2009 Dissipation and Damage across Multiple Scales in Physical and Mechanical Systems, Amsterdam: Elsevier.
  • Einav, I., Nguyen, G. (2009). Micromechanical alternatives to phenomenological hardening plasticity. In Kolymbas, Dimitrios~Viggiani, Gioacchino~ (Eds.), Mechanics of Natural Solids, (pp. 85-104). Berlin: Springer.
  • Nguyen, G., Einav, I. (2009). The Energetics of Cataclasis Based on Breakage Mechanics. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 166(10-11), 1693-1724.

2008

  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2008). A coupled damage-plasticity model for concrete based on thermodynamic principles: Part II: non-local regularization and numerical implementation. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32(4), 391-413.
  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2008). A coupled damage-plasticity model for concrete based onthermodynamic principles: Part I: model formulation and parameter identification. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 32(4), 353-389.
  • Nguyen, G. (2008). A thermodynamic approach to non-local damage modelling of concrete. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(7-8), 1918-1934.
  • Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2008). Development of an approach to constitutive modelling of concrete: isotropic damage coupled with plasticity. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 45(20), 5483-5501.
  • Levy, G., Coon, M., Nguyen, G., Sulsky, D. (2008). Metrics for evaluating linear features. Geophysical Research Letters, 35(L21705), 1-6.

2007

  • Belnoue, J., Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2007). A one-dimensional nonlocal damage-plasticity model for ductile materials. International Journal of Fracture, 144(1), 53-60.
  • Itai, E., Houlsby, G., Nguyen, G. (2007). Coupled damage and plasticity models derived from energy and dissipation potentials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(7-8), 2487-2508.
  • Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2007). Non-local damage modelling of concrete: a procedure for the determination of model parameters. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 31(7), 867-891.

2006

  • Nguyen, G., Korsunsky, A. (2006). Damage-plasticity modelling of concrete:calibration of parameters using separation of fracture energy. International Journal of Fracture, 139(2), 325-332.
  • Korsunsky, A., Nguyen, G., Kim, K. (2006). The analysis of deformation size effects using multiple gauge length extensometry and the essential work of rupture concept. Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructures and Processing, 423(1-2), 192-198.

2005

  • Korsunsky, A., Nguyen, G., Houlsby, G. (2005). Analysis of essential work of rupture using nonlocal damage-plasticity modelling. International Journal of Fracture, 135(1-4), L19-L26.
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