Basic information

Tian-shun Hou (1981.12-), male, the Han nationality, born in Yunxi County, Hubei Province, China, the member of Chinese Communist Party, PhD, postdoctor, associate professor, master’s supervisor. He got his bachelor’s degree in exploration technology and engineering from Hunan University of Science and Technology in June 2005, his master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from China University of Geosciences in June 2008, his doctor’s degree in geotechnical engineering from China University of Geosciences in June 2011, and he completed the research work in hydrulic engineering postdoctor station of Northwest A&F University in September 2020. He has been a research scholar supported by China Scholarship Council in many countries, such as Lehigh University in America, and so on. He is the associate director of Geotechnical Engineering Institute, the director of Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory of Northwest A&F University at present. As well, he is the member of International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), the member of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the member of Chinese Institution of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, the member of Shaanxi Society for Rock-Soil Mechanics and Engineering, the reviewer of National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the reviewer of 《Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering》, etc. He mainly researches on rock and soil mechanics and constitutive models, geosynthetics, ground improvement and foundation engineering, slope stability and geohazards prevention. He has taken charge of 14 research projects, such as National Natural Science Foundation of China and Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation, etc. He has published more than 40 academic papers in many key journals, such as 《Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering》, 《Rock and Soil Mechanics》,《Engineering Geology》, 《Natural Hazards》, 《Environmental Earth Sciences》, etc. Moreover, 29 academic papers have been included by Science Citation Index (SCI) and The Engineering Index (EI). He has owned 10 state authorized invention patents. The achievements have been mainly applied to more than 20 projects such as ground improvement, landslide control, settlement control of embankment dam on saturated soft ground, and anti-seismic design of tailings pond dam in China, and have achieved good economic and social benefits. He has supervised 23 graduates.

In addition, Tian-shun Hou is mainly engaged in the teaching of 《Soil Mechanics》and 《Foundation Engineering》. He has taken charge of 5 teaching projects, such as Teaching Reformation Foundation of Northwest A&F University, and so on. He has published 13 teaching papers in many higher education journals, such as 《Heilongjiang Education》, etc. He has published 2 teaching writings, such as《Soil Mechanics》,《Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering》, etc. He has obtained 2 teaching awards, such as Excellent Textbook of National Agricultural Education (ranking 7), second prize of Excellent Textbook of Shaanxi Provinces Ordinary Universities (ranking 10), and so on.

Education experience

2001.09-2005.06, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Exploration technology and engineering, Bachelor

2005.09-2008.06, China University of Geosciences, Geotechnical engineering, Master

2008.09-2011.06, China University of Geosciences, Geotechnical engineering, PhD

2015.04-2016.04, Lehigh University, America, Geotechnical engineering, Research scholar

2016.05-2020.09, Northwest A&F University, Hydraulic engineering, Postdoctor

Work experience

2011.07 – 2015.12, Northwest A&F University, Lecturer

2016.01 – Present, Northwest A&F University, Associate Professor

Courses taught

(1) Undergraduates: Soil mechanics, Soil mechanics and foundation engineering, Foundation engineering

(2) Graduates: Advanced foundation engineering, Progress in civil engineering

Research interests

(1) Rock and soil mechanics and constitutive models

(2) Geosynthetics

(3) Ground improvement and foundation engineering

(4) Landslides and geohazards prevention

(5) Slope stability analysis and seepage control

Academic position

(1) Member of International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment

(2) Member of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

(3) Member of Chinese Institution of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

(4) Member of Shannxi Society for Rock-Soil Mechanics and Engingeering

(5) Member of Shaanxi Water Conservancy Society

(6) Reviewer of National Natural Science Foundation of China

(7) Reviewer of Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Department

(8) Reviewer of 《Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering》

(9) Reviewer of 《China Earthquake Engineering Journal》

(10) Reviewer of 《Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering》

(11) Reviewer of 《Journal of Zhejiang University》

(12) Reviewer of 《Geotechnical and Geological Engineering》

Research projects

(1) Project (2011BSJJ084) supported by PhD Research Foundation of Northwest A&F University: Mechanical properties of light weight soil under static loading

(2) Project (QN2012025) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities: Creep mechanism and constitutive model of light weight soil

(3) Project (2012JQ7013) supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province: Study on mechanical properties of light weight loess under extreme environment

(4) Project (Z109021108) supported by Special Matching Funds of Shaanxi Province: Research on water stability of foamed particles in light weight soil

(5) Project (2015SF260) supported by Social Development Foundation of Shaanxi Province: The technology and demonstration of light weight soil mixed with Wei River mud

(6) Project (51509211) supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China: Progressive deformation mechanism and failure criteria of foamed particles in light weight soil under long-term traffic loading

(7) Project (2016GY-01) supported by Yangling District Foundation: Engineering properties of light weight soil mixed with Weihe River silt and its application in retaining wall filling

(8) Project (A213021602) supported by International Cooperation Foundation of Northwest A&F University: Mechanical behavior and performance of light weight soil under long term vibration load

(9) Project (2016M602863) supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation: Deformation mechanism of light weight soil under long-term traffic loading based on the interaction between EPS particles and soil particles

(10) Project (2017BSHYDZZ50) supported by Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province: Macro-meso deformation and failure mechanism of light weight soil with expanded polystyrene beads under traffic load

(11) Project (A213021803) supported by Foreign Cultural and Educational Experts Foundation of Northwest A&F University: Experimental study on strength and deformation characteristics of reinforced soil with fiber

(12) Project (2018031) supported by Excellent Science and Technology Activities Foundation for Returned Overseas Teachers of Shaanxi Province: Study on the technology of silt regeneration light weight soil and its earth pressure characteristics

(13) Project (2452020169) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities: Earth pressure at rest characteristics and calculation methods of EPS particles light weight soil

(14) Project (XKLGUEKF21-02) supported by Xi’an Key Laboratory of Geotechnical and Underground Engineering: Seismic subsidence characteristics of loess foundation for water conveyance pipeline project

Practical projects

(1) Practical project: Geohazards evaluation of Wulingyuan scenic spot in Zhangjiajie

(2) Practical project: Foundation pit support engineering of Hankou Clothing Square

(3) Practical project: Feasibility study of Xiaoxuan hydropower station of Zhushan County

(4) Practical project: Control engineering of Gongjiacun landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

(5) Practical project: Engineering geological investigation of the Danjiang Reservoir Area reconstruction

(6) Practical project: Geohazards risk assessment of the oil depot in Huangmei County

(7) Practical project: Reforcement engineering of Meiziya Reservoir, Huoshankou Reservoir and Daxi Reservoir

(8) Practical project: Control engineering of Houba landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

(9) Practical project: Control engineering of Tangjiayuanzi landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

(10) Practical project: Control engineering of Fukang coalmine goaf area

(11) Practical project: Slope survey and design of G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway

(12) Practical project: Geotechnical test analysis of embankment dam of Beiwan Reservoir

(13) Practical project: Stress and settlement calculation of embankment dam of Beiwan Reservoir

(14) Practical project: Stability evaluation of slag dump slope of first-class highway from Daliuta to Shimachuan

(15) Practical project: Study on engineering properties of loess filler for embankment dam

(16) Practical project: Slope stability evaluation of tailings pond of Tamu concentrator in Aketao County, Xinjiang

(17) Practical project: Investigation on hidden disaster causing factors of Tamu Lead Zinc Mine in Aketao County, Xinjiang

Paper publications

[1]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu. Experiment on triaxial pore water pressure-stress-strain characteristics of foamed particle light weight soil[J]. China Journal of Highway and Transport, 2009, 22(6): 10-17. (EI)

[2]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu. Experimental study on the shear strength characteristics of foamed particle light weight soil[J]. Journal of China University of Mining and Technology, 2010, 39(4): 534-540. (EI)

[3]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu. Optimum water content models and tests of light weight soil[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2011, 33(7): 1129-1134. (EI)

[4]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu, Jian-dong Lou. Triaxial test for deformation and strength characteristics of light weight sand[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2011, 32(10): 2989-2997. (EI)

[5]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu. Influence law of EPS size on shear strength of light weight soil[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2011, 33(10): 1634-1641. (EI)

[6]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu, Jian-dong Lou. Triaxial compression test on shear strength characteristics of light weight sand[J]. Journal of Central South University, 2011, 42(11): 3521-3529. (EI)

[7]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Influence law of characteristic water content on basic properties of light weight soil[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2012, 33(9): 2581-2587. (EI)

[8]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Influence of expanded polystyrene size on deformation characteristics of light weight soil[J]. Journal of Central  South University, 2012, 19(11): 3320-3328. (SCI)

[9]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu, Yan-jun Shen, Zhang-zhong Wu, Ning-ning Zhang, Rui Wang. Formation mechanism and stability analysis of the Houba expansive soil landslide[J]. Engineering Geology, 2013, 161: 34-43. (SCI, EI)

[10]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Wei Wang, Ya-sheng Luo, Jin-qian Dang, Xiu-juan Yang. Mechanical behavior of light-weight soil under consolidated drained shear condition[J]. Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 2014, 32(3): 264-276. (SCI, EI)

[11]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Model for compaction density and engineering properties of light weight soil[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2014, 36(11): 2127-2135. (EI)

[12]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Prescription formula of foamed particles in lightweight soil[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2015, 33(1): 153-160. (EI)

[13]Yin-ye Zhou, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Yan-wei Feng, Zhen-nian Yao, Bo-yang Song, Shuo Huang. Change laws of strength and density for light weight soil with sludge in Weihe River[J]. Yellow River, 2015, 37(4):130-133.

[14]Ya-fei Zhang*, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Guang-li Xu, Huan-zhong Hu. PFC3D mesoscopic simulation of self-boring in-situ shear pressure-meter model test[J]. Earth Science, 2015, 40(11): 1922-1932. (EI)

[15]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Xin-gang Wang, Sibel Pamukcu. Geological characteristics and stability evaluation of Wanjia middle school slope in Wenchuan Earthquake Area[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2016, 34(1):237-249. (EI)

[16]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Calculation methods of earth pressure for retaining wall with gentle back surface[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2016, 34(1): 359-365. (EI)

[17]De-fang Liu, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Sibel Pamukcu. Experimental on creep properties of EPS beads light weight soil under different water contents[J]. Journal of Engineering Geology, 2017, 25(1): 102-109.

[18]Jun-qing Ren, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Sibel Pamukcu. Water stability of light weight soil mixed with waste foamed beads under dry wet cycle conditions[J]. Highway, 2017(2): 12-19.

[19]Tian-jian Dang, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Sibel Pamukcu. Experimental study of water stability of EPS particles light-weight soil[J]. Industrial Construction, 2017, 47(4): 86-92.

[20]Jian-long Liu, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-sheng Luo*. Unconfined compressive strength of synthetic cotton fiber reinforced soil[J]. Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 2018, 37(2): 12-21.

[21]Li Dong, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Ya-sheng Luo*, Sibel Pamukcu. Study on dynamic strength properties of light weight soil mixed with EPS beads under cyclic loading[J]. China Rural Water and Hydropower, 2018(6): 151-156.

[22]Zhen-wei Pei, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-sheng Luo*. Experimental study on unconfined compressive strength of soil and EPS particles mixtures[J]. Journal of Engineering Geology, 2018, 26(6): 1454-1462.

[23]Li Dong, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-sheng Luo. Dynamic strength parameters of light weight soil mixed with EPS beads[J]. Journal of Northwest A&F University, 2019, 47(5): 139-145.

[24]Zhi-wei Liao, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-ting Yan, Zhe-han Lou, Xu Zhu, Yu Wang. Durability of EPS particles light weight soil under different acidic or alkaline environment[J]. Highway, 2019(12): 223-229.

[25]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Jian-long Liu, Ya-sheng Luo*, Yi-xiang Cui. Triaxial compression test on consolidated undrained shear strength characteristics of fiber reinforced soil[J]. Soils and Rocks, 2020, 43(1): 43-55. (EI)

[26]Jian-long Liu, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-sheng Luo*, Yi-xiang Cui. Experimental study on unconsolidated undrained shear strength characteristics of synthetic cotton fiber reinforced soil[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2020, 38(2): 1773-1783. (EI)

[27]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Zhen-wei Pei, Ya-sheng Luo*, Yi-xiang Cui. Study on the dynamic constitutive relationship of EPS particles light weight soil based on Hardin-Drnevich model[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2020, 38(2): 1785-1798. (EI)

[28]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Ya-sheng Luo. Water stability of light weight soil amended with expanded polystyrene beads[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2020, 38(3): 2539-2550. (EI)

[29]Kai-xuan Yang, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*. Influence of compaction test types on compaction characteristics of EPS particles light weight soil[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2020, 41(6): 1971-1982. (EI)

[30]Xin Lan, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Yan Yang, Ya-fei Zhang. Discrete element analysis on dynamic deformation characteristics of light weight soil mixed with EPS particles[J]. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2020, 37(3): 147-154.

[31]Xiang Duan, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Xiao-dong Jiang. Study on stability of exit slope of Chenjiapo tunnel under extreme rainstorm conditions[J]. Natural Hazards, 2021, 107(2): 1387-1411. (SCI)

[32]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Wu-guang Ma, Kai-xuan Yang. One-dimensional compression creep characteristics of light weight soil mixed with Weihe River mud and EPS particles[J]. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2021, 39(6): 4341-4353. (EI)

[33]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Xiang Duan, Hao-yu Liu. Study on stability of exit slope of Chenjiapo tunnel under condition of long-term rainfall[J]. Environmental Earth Sciences, 2021, 80(17): 1-14. (SCI, EI)

[34]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Yi-xiang Cui. Dynamic deformation characteristics and modified Hardin-Drnevich model for light weight soil mixed with EPS particles[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2021, 43(9): 1602-1611. (EI)

[35]Xin Lan, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Yan Yang, Ya-fei Zhang, Xiao-dong Jiang. Numerical simulation on dynamic deformation characteristics of light weight soil with different EPS particles size by discrete element method[J]. Journal of GeoEngineering, 2021, 16(3): 111-120. (EI)

[36]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Xin-hao Yuan, Xuan Zeng, Xin Wang, You-dong Ceng, Zhi-zhong Zhang, Miao-lei Hou. Water resistance properties of lime soil ground under long-term soaking environment[J]. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 2021, 51(6): 1299-1309. (EI)

[37]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Kai-xuan Yang. Model test on earth pressure at rest of light weight soil mixed with EPS particles behind a retaining wall[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2021, 42(12): 3249-3259. (EI)

[38]Kai-xuan Yang, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Qi Wang, Ya-sheng Luo. Influence laws of shear rate on shear strength of EPS beads light weight soil[J]. Journal of Water Resources and Water Engineering, 2022, 33(5): 200-207.

[39]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺)*, Guang-li Xu, Da-qian Zhang, Hao-yu Liu. Stability analysis of Gongjiacun landslide in the three Gorges Reservoir area under the action of reservoir water level fluctuation and rainfall[J]. Natural Hazards, 2022, 114(2): 1647-1683. (SCI)

Licensed patents

[1]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Tian-liang Hou, Liang-zuo Nie. Hand-operated type two-way sampling instrument[P].Chinese patent: ZL200910063821.9, 2010-02-17. (Invention)

[2]Liang-zuo Nie, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺). Soil disintegration tester[P]. Chinese patent: ZL200910273061.4, 2010-05-19. (Invention)

[3]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Tian-liang Hou, Liang-zuo Nie, Min Zhu. Hollow cylinder specimen sampling instrument[P]. Chinese patent: ZL200920228846.5, 2010-06-09. (Utility model)

[4]Liang-zuo Nie, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Tian-liang Hou. Motor-driven plate rubbing apparatus[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201010028924.4, 2010-07-07. (Invention)

[5]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Jin-peng Ji, Tian-liang Hou. Hollow sample making device[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201010128273.6, 2010-08-25. (Invention)

[6]Jin-peng Ji, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺). A two-way inlet pressure hydraulics[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201010184914.X, 2010-10-06. (Invention)

[7]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Tian-liang Hou, Jin-peng Ji. Multifunctional joint sampling instrument for undisturbed soil[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201010184915.4, 2010-10-20. (Invention)

[8]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Jin-peng Ji. Sample preparing and demoulding integrated instrument[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201010184913.5, 2010-10-20. (Invention)

[9]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Tian-liang Hou. Monkey-type compaction test apparatus[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201020136072.6, 2010-11-17. (Utility model)

[10]Tian-liang Hou, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Liang-zuo Nie, Min Zhu. Electric bidirectional sampling apparatus[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201020136091.9, 2010-12-01. (Utility model)

[11]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Feng-xin Yan, Li-jiang Sun, Ya-sheng Luo, Xiu-juan Yang. Undisturbed soil sampler at field geological section[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201210279422.8, 2012-11-21. (Invention)

[12]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Feng-xin Yan, Ying-jun Pu, Zheng-zhong Wang, Xiu-juan Yang. Soil grinding and screening device[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201210393178.8, 2013-01-30. (Invention)

[13]Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Feng-xin Yan, Pan-feng Shi, Shu-shan Zhang, Xue-jiao Cheng. Water cutting geological rock sample processing device and processing method[P]. Chinese patent: ZL201610256600.3, 2016-06-29. (Invention)

Books

[1]Hua-jing Wang, Ya-li Dai, Yan-zhen Bai, Xiao-ling Lan, Zhong-hua Liu, Kun Liu, Tian-xiao Li, Wei-ping Li, Hai-yan Li, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Jin-qian Dang, Jian-jun Cheng. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering[M]. Beijing: Chinese Agriculture Press, 2013.

[2]Jin-qian Dang, Fa-hu Li, Xiao-ling Lan, Yan-hua Liu, Yong-ling Zhang, Yan-zhen Bai, Tian-shun Hou (侯天顺), Xiu-juan Yang, Rang Xiao, Xiao-song Yang. Soil Mechanics [M]. Beijing: China Water & Power Press, 2019.

Contact information

Tian-shun HOU, PhD, Associate Professor

Address: 22 Xinong Road, Yangling District, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

Postcode: 712100

Telephone: +86-29-87082902

Fax: +86-29-87082901

Email: houtianshunyx@sina.com

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