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[2]国家自然科学基金联合基金项目，“废弃矿洞压缩空气储库稳定性与气密性研究及可靠性评价”研究内容：长期温压交变荷载下储库稳定性与气密性演化规律，2025.01-2028.12，批准号：U24A20599（直接经费50.0万元）

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[1]     Du Shigui, Huang Man, Yong Rui, Tang Zhicheng*.Peak shear strength of rock discontinuity in near earth surface: Criteria,influencing factors, challenges, and perspectives. Engineering Geology(Revision)

[2]     Zhang Zhifei, Huang Man, TangZhicheng*. Updates to JRC-JCS criterion for evaluating the peak shearstrengths of discontinuities with different joint wall strengths. Bulletin ofEngineering Geology and the Environment (revision)

[3]     Pan Jia, Xia Caichu, Huang Man, Hu Yunjin, Tang Zhicheng*. Limit analysis ofuplift stability of CAES rock cavern considering crack initiation andgroundwater. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-05211-2

[4]     Pan Jia, Tang Zhicheng*. Anti-uplift stabilityfor CAES rock caverns in Hoek-Brown rock masses considering the location ofcrack initiation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 2025 164: 106784

[5]     Tang Zhicheng, Zhang Zhifei, Zhao Lichun, Xiao Suguang*. Amicroscopic DEM investigation on fracture shearing characteristics of infilledgrains with different geometrical shape in rock discontinuity. Rock MechanicsBulletin 2025 4: 100174

[6]     Gong Geng, Tang Zhicheng*. Elastoplastic normalcontact model for rock joints based on a new size distribution of geometricallyoverlapping patches. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 2025 58: 3741-3763

[7]     Gong Geng, Xiong Feng, Shen Luyi, Zhang Guohua, Cheng Yi, TangZhi Cheng*. Fractal contact and asperities coalescence of rock joints undernormal loading: Insights from pressure-sensitive film measurement.International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science 2024 183: 105908

[8]     Zhu Chun, Xu Jiajun, He Manchao, Tang Zhicheng*,Xiong Feng*, Zuyang Ye, Chaoshui Xu. Failure behavior and strength model ofblocky rock mass with and without bolts. International Journal of MiningSciences and Technology 2024 34(6): 747-762

[9]     Zhang Zhifei, Huang Man, Tang Zhi Cheng*.Rate-dependent shear behaviors of rock discontinuities with different jointwall strengths. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 2024 83:269

[10] Zhang Guo-Hua, Han Zhao-Yang, Sheng-Lian Li,Lu-Zhao Dan, Xiong Feng, Tang Zhicheng*. Changes in shear properties ofgranite fractures after exposure to cyclic heating and air-cooling treatments.Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024 16: 4925-4943

[11] Tang Zhicheng*. Elastic contact for rock fractures undercompressive loading: Revisiting Greenwood and Williamson model with interactingand coalescing Hertz asperities. International Journal of Geomechanics 202424(2): 06023026

[12] Louis Ngai Yuen Wong, Tang Zhicheng*.Preliminary estimation of rock-fall lateral dispersion by laboratory test.Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2023 15(12): 3343-3351

[13] Yan Chengzeng Ma Hui, Tang Zhicheng*, KeWenhui. A two-dimensional moisture diffusion continuous model for simulatingdry shrinkage and cracking of soil. International Journal of Geomechanics 202222: 04022172

[14] Tang Zhi Cheng, Yan Cheng Zeng*. New empirical criterion forevaluating peak shear strength of unmatched rock discontinuities with differentjoint wall compressive strengths. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 2022 55:5323-5343

[15] Yan Chengzeng, Guo Hui, Tang Zhicheng*.Three-dimensional continuous-discrete pore-fracture mixed seepage model andhydro-mechanical coupling model to simulate rock fracture driven by fluid.Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 2022 215: 110510

[16] Peng Jun, Tang Zhicheng*, Xu Chuanhua, HouDi, Huang Qisong, Feng Junjun. Determination of basic friction angle of threeplanar rock joints. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 2022, 15: 885

[17] Tang Zhi Cheng, Peng Meng Hong, Xiao Suguang*. Basic frictionangle of granite fracture after heating and rapid cooling treatments.Engineering Geology 2022, 302: 106626

[18] Tang Zhi Cheng, Wu Zhuo Lun, Zou Jun Peng*. Appraisal of thenumber of asperity peaks, their radii and heights for three-dimensional rockfracture. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 2022,153: 105080

[19] Tang Zhi Cheng, Sun Meng, Thermodynamic properties of marblewith varying slenderness ratios. International Journal of Geomechanics 2022,22: 04022088

[20] Peng Xinyan, Chen Guangqi, Fu Haiying*, YuPengcheng, Zhang Yingbin, Tang Zhicheng*, Zheng Lu, Wang Wei. Numericalmethod for soil-structure interaction analysis using SPH and DDA. InternationalJournal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 2021, 146: 104890

[21] Tang Zhi Cheng, Zhang Zhi Fei, Zuo Chang Qun, Jiao Yu Yong*.Peak shear strength criterion for mismatched rock joints: Revisiting JRC-JMCcriterion. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 2021,147: 104894

[22] Peng Jun, Tang Zhi Cheng*, Hou Di. AGSI-softening model for characterizing strength behavior of thermally damagedrock. Engineering Geology 2021, 292: 106251

[23] Tang Zhi Cheng, Zhang Zhi Fei, Jiao Yu-Yong*. Three-dimensional criterion forpredicting peak shear strength of discontinuities with different joint wallstrengths. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 2021, 54: 3291-3307

[24] Tang Zhi Cheng, Zhang Qing Zhao*, Zhang Yingbin*. Cyclic drying-wetting effects onshear behavior of red sandstone fractures. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering2021, 54: 2595-2613

[25] Tang Zhi Cheng, Zhang Qing Zhao*. Elliptical Hertz-based general closure modelfor rock joints. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 2021, 54: 477-486

[26] Tang Zhi Cheng, Li Lu, Wang Xiao Chuan*, Zou Jun Peng*. Influence of cyclicfreezing-thawing on shear behaviors of rock fracture. Cold Regions Science andTechnology 2021, 181: 103192