Dr. Yanglin Gong, Prof., P.Eng.

Dr. Gong joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Lakehead University in 2003. He received a doctoral degree in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo. He also has a Master of Science degree in structural engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Tongji University, Shanghai, China.  

Prior to the graduate study at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Gong worked as a senior structural engineer with Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design and Research. This work included experience on steel structures, reinforced concrete structures, foundation structures, and seismic design. He received an award of Excellent Structural Design for Shanghai Library project from the City of Shanghai in 1997.

Dr. Gong has been a licensed professional engineer in Ontario since 2002. He is a member of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Courses Taught:

1.      Engineering 2136 - Steel Design  

2.      Engineering 2432 - Reinforced Concrete Design

3.      Engineering 3056 - Mechanics of Solids    

4.      Engineering 3435 - Steel Structures

5.      Engineering 3452 - Finite Element Methods

6.      Engineering 4230 - Civil Engineering Analysis

7.      Engineering 0233 - Structural Design Topics  (4^th year elective)

8.      Engineering 4969 - Degree project

9.      Engineering 5594 - Advanced Structural Steel Design   (graduate course)

10.    Engineering 5595 - Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering   (graduate course)

Selected Publications:

 Papers in Refereed Journals:

27. Deng, J., Ortega, J.E.B., Liu, K., and Gong, Y. (2024). Theoretical and numerical investigations on dynamic stability of viscoelastic columns with semi-rigid connections. Thin-Walled Structures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2024.111758

26.  Gong, Y., Zhang, C., and Deng, J. (2019). Analysis of steel connections to resist progressive collapse. World Journal of Engineering and Technology 7: 10-20.

25.  Gong, Y. (2017). Test, modeling and design of bolted-angle connections subjected to column removal. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 139 (2017):315-326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.10.004

24.  Gong, Y. (2014). Shear Tab to Hollow Structural Section Column Connections. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 41(8):739-747. DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2013-0311

23.  Gong, Y. (2014). Ultimate Tensile Deformation and Strength Capacities of Bolted-Angle Connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 100:50-59

22.  Gong, Y., Xue Y, Xu, L. (2013). Optimal Capacity Design of Eccentrically Braced Steel Frameworks Using Nonlinear Response History Analysis. Engineering Structures 48(1):28-36.

21.  Gong, Y. (2013). Re-examination of Double-Angle Knife Shear Connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 81(1):44-51.

20.  Gong, Y. (2012). Design of Steel Shear Connections For Eccentricity as a Result of Secondary Bending Moment. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 18(1): 21-27.

19.  Gong, Y., Xue, Y., Xu, L., and Grierson, D.E. (2012). Energy-Based Design Optimization of Steel Building Frameworks Using Nonlinear Response History Analysis. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 68(1):43-50.

18.  Gong, Y. (2010). Plastic Behavior of Shear Tabs Welded to Flexible Wall Support. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 136(10):1197-1204.

17.  Gong, Y. (2010). Analysis and Design for the Resilience of Shear Connections. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 37(12):1581-1589.

16.  Gong, Y. (2009). Design Moment of Shear Connections at the Ultimate Limit State. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 65(10):1921-1930.

15.  Gong, Y. (2009). Single-Angle All-Bolted Shear Connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 65:1337-1345.

13.  Gong, Y. (2008). Double-Angle Shear Connections with Small Hollow Structural Section Columns. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 64:539-549.

13.  Gong, Y., and Gillies, A. (2008). Double-Angle Shear Connections with Short Outstanding Legs. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 35:786-795.

12.  Gong, Y. (2007). Design Optimization of Long-Span King-Post Trusses. Advances in Structural Engineering, an International Journal, 10(6):623-633.

11.  Gong, Y. (2007). Design Optimization of Steel Moment Frames under Extreme Earthquake Loading.  Advanced Steel Construction, an International Journal, 3(1):485-511.

10.  Gong, Y. (2006). Adaptive Gradual Plastic-Hinge Model for Nonlinear Analysis of Steel Frameworks.  Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 33(9):1125-1139.

9.  Xu, L., Gong, Y., and Grierson, D.E. (2006). Seismic Design Optimization of Steel Building Frameworks. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 132(2):277-286.

8.  Grierson, D.E., Gong, Y., and Xu, L. (2006). Optimal Performance-Based Design Using Modal Pushover Analysis. Journal of Earthquake Engineering 10(1):73-96.

7.  Gong, Y., Xu, L., and Grierson, D.E. (2006). Sensitivity Analysis of Steel Moment Frames Accounting for Geometric and Material Nonlinearity. Computers and Structures 84(7):462-475.

6.  Gong, Y., (2005). Optimal Stiffness Distribution of Steel Moment Frames under Extreme Earthquake Loading.  Advances in Structural Engineering, an International Journal, 8(6):573-584.

5.  Gong, Y., Xu, L., and Grierson, D.E. (2005). Performance-Based Design Sensitivity Analysis of Steel Moment Frames under Earthquake Loading. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 63(9):1229-1249.

4.  Xu, L. and Gong, Y. (2003). Manual Procedures for Least-Weight Design of King-Post Truss Systems.  Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 8(4):195-202.

3.  Xu, L., Gong, Y., and Guo, P. (2001). Compressive Tests of Cold-Formed Steel Curved Panels.  Journal of Construction Steel Research 57:1249-1265.

2.  Xu, L. and Gong, Y. (2001). Preliminary Design of Long-Span King-post Truss System with Genetic Algorithm.  Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering 16:94-105.

1.  Gong, Y. and Shi, Y.C. (1997).  Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Band Beam Floor Systems.  Structural Engineers (in Chinese), No.42, Tongji University Press.

Papers in Conference Proceedings: 

15.  Deng, J., Gong. Y., Elsheikh, T. and Patel, B. (2020). On the mechanism of pillar rockbursts induced by dynamic disturbances from blasting. Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development – Fontoura, Rocca & Pavon Mendoza (Eds), 2020 ISRM, ISBN 978-0-367-42284-4. 807-814.

14.  Gong, Y. (2017). Test of all-bolted angle connections for catenary action. 7^th Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, 19-22 June 2017, Athens, Greece. Paper No: CIV2017-2283.  

13.  Gong, Y. (2015). Capacity design optimization of steel building frameworks through nonlinear dynamic analysis. Proc. 11^th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Victoria, BC. July 21-24.

12.  Gong, Y. (2014). Design of shear tab to tubular column connections. Proc. CSCE 2014 4^th International Structural Specialty Conference, May 28 to 31, Halifax, NS, Canada. Paper No. CST15.

11.  Gong, Y. (2014). Bolted-angle connections subjected to tension. Proc. CSCE 2014 4^th International Structural Specialty Conference, May 28 to 31, Halifax, NS, Canada. Paper No. CST16.

10.  Gong, Y. (2012). Inelastic Analysis Based Optimal Seismic Structural Design. Proc. 2^nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Urban Planning, Yantai, China, August 18-20. pp. 308-312.

9.  Gong, Y. (2011). Double Angle Shear Connections with Flare Bevel Fillet Welds. Proc. CSCE 2011 General Conference, Paper No: GC-060. Ottawa, Canada. June 14-17.

8.  Gong, Y., Xue Y., Xu, L., and Grierson, D.E. (2010). Energy-Based Design of Steel Building Frameworks Using Nonlinear Time History Analysis. Proc. 9^th US National and 10^th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Paper No.666. Toronto, Canada. July 25-29.

7.  Gong, Y. (2009). Ultimate moment of shear connections. Proc. 6^th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Hong Kong, China. December 16-18.

6.  Gong, Y. and Gillies A. (2006). Experimental Study of Double-Angle Simple Connections with Short Outstanding Legs. Proc. 10^th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction, Vol.6, pp.57-62. Bangkok, Thailand. August 3-5.

5.  Gong, Y. (2005). Optimal Design of Special Steel Moment Frames Under Extreme Seismic Loading. Proc. 4^th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Vol.1, pp.245-250. Elsevier Ltd.  Shanghai, China. June 13-15.

4.  Gong, Y. (2004). Seismic Design of Steel Building Frameworks Using Advanced Pushover Analysis. Proc. 7^th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Civil-Comp Press, Stirling, Scotland.

3.  Gong, Y., Grierson, D.E., and Xu, L. (2003). Optimal Design of Building Frameworks under Extreme Seismic Loading. Pro. International Conference on Response of Structures to Extreme Loading, Toronto, Canada. August 3-6.

2.  Grierson, D.E., Xu, L., and Gong, Y. (2003). Performance-Based Design of Steel Building Frameworks under Seismic Loading.  ASCE Structures Congress, Seattle, Washington. May 29-June 1.

1.  Gong, Y. and Xu, L. (1999). Design Optimization of long-Span King-post Truss System.  Proc. 7^th East Asia-Pacific Conference in Structural Engineering, Kochi, Japan. August.