Structural Engineering and Materials Lab.

Graduate School of Engineering and Science

Chiba University, Japan

PUBLICATION

SCI Peer-reviewed journal papers (* as corresponding author, in total 66) 

  1. Y. He, G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi, P. Malla, C. Xie. (2025). Effect of Additional Bonded Steel Plates on the Behavior of FRP-Retrofitted Resilient RC Columns Subjected to Seismic Loading, Buildings, 2025, 15(13), 2189; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15132189
  2. Y. Wen, D. Yuan, G.C. Cai*. (2025).Deep Learning-Based Quantitative Evaluation of the Relationship Between Damage Evolution and Seismic Capacity of RC Columns, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Accepted.
  3. B. Zhou*, H. Zhou, H. Yoshioka, T. Noguchi, K. Wang, B. Sun*, G.C. Cai, Y. Guo, D. Wang, W. Zhao, Mechanical and microstructure evolution of 3D printed concrete interlayer at elevated temperatures, Journal of Building Engineering, 107, 112706. IF:6.7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112706
  4. Y. He, G.C. Cai*, et al. (2025). Seismic experimental research on damaged resilient reinforced concrete columns retrofitted by FRP sheets, Engineering Structures, IF: 5.6, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141029625005103
  5. Y. Wen, S. Zhou, G.C. Cai* et al. (2025). Comprehensive Assessment of Failure Mode and Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Circular Columns Based on Data-Driven Machine Learning Methods, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 150, 110603. IF:7.5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2025.110603
  6. Y. Wen, G.C. Cai*, P. Malla, H. Kikuchi, C. Xie (2024). Seismic Behavior of Resilient Reinforced Concrete Columns with Ultra-High-Strength Rebars Under Strong Earthquake-Induced Multiple Reversed Cyclic Loading, Buildings, 14(12), 3747. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14123747
  7. Y. Wen, G.C. Cai*, P. Malla (2024). Experimental and Transformer-based Study on Seismic Behavior and Plastic Hinge Length of RC Columns Reinforced with End-Fixed Ultra-high Strength Rebars, Buildings, 14(10), 3046. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14103046
  8. J. Zhao, X. Deng, G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi, X. Liu (2024). Shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams with high-strength reinforcements after high temperatures, Construction and Building Materials, 447, 138071. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138071
  9. Y. Wang, M. Wang, X. Zhang*, G.C. Cai (2024). Bond of steel-FRP composite bar embedded in FRP-confined concrete: Behavior, mechanism, and strength model, Engineering Structures, 318, 118693. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118693
  10. K. Junaid*, N. Algourdin, Z.Mesticou, G.C. Cai, A. Si Larbi. (2024). The influence of high temperature exposure on the tensile and cracking behavior of crimped-textile reinforced mortar composites (TRMs). Construction and Building Materials, 439, 16, 137350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137350
  11. K. Junaid, A. Si Larbi, N. Algourdin, Z.Mesticou, D. Aggelis, G.C. Cai. (2024). Application of supervised learning for classification of cracking and non-cracking major damage in TRMs based on AE features, Construction and Building Materials, 437,137079. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137079
  12. G.C. Cai*, Y. Wen, et al. (2024). Effect of axial load and shear span on seismic performance of CFT columns reinforced with end-fixed ultra-high strength rebars. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering,22, 4515–4543.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-024-01939-4
  13. J. Zhao, Y. Jiang, G.C. Cai*, X. Deng, A. Si Larbi. (2024). Flexural stiffness of RC beams with high-strength steel bars after exposure to elevated temperatures. Structural Concrete, fib. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202300934
  14. K Junaid*, M Zyed, A Nonna, G.C. Cai, A. Si Larbi. (2024). Tensile and cracking behaviour of crimped textile reinforced mortar (TRM) based on digital image correlation. Construction and Building Materials 417, 135321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135321
  15. Y. Sun, G.C. Cai*. (2023). Seismic Behavior of Circular Concrete Columns Reinforced by Low Bond Ultrahigh Strength (LBUS) Rebars, ASCE, Journal of Struct. Eng., https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-10296
  16. H. Zhu, Y. He, G.C. Cai*, et al., (2023). Bond performance of carbon fiber reinforced polymer rebars in ultra-high-performance concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 387, 131646, IF7.4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131646
  17. F. Zhao, F. Xiong*, G.C. Cai*, et al. (2023). Seismic behavior and simplified hysteretic model of precast concrete wall panels with bolted connections under cyclic loading, Engineering Structures, 292, 116562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116562
  18. G.C. Cai*, T. Fujinaga, et al. (2023). Cyclic behavior of RCFT columns with large D/t ratio steel tubes: Effect of reinforcement arrangement, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21, 4565-4588. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01696-w
  19. Y Wang, G.C. Cai*. (2022) Seismic behaviour of square concrete columns confined by FRP-steel composite tube,Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 65, 105754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105754
  20. F. Zhao, F. Xiong*, G.C. Cai*, H. Yan et al. (2022) Performance and numerical modelling of full-scale demountable bolted PC wall panels subjected to cyclic loading, Journal of Building Engineering, 63, Part A 105556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105556
  21. Q. Su, G.C. Cai*, et al. (2022) Damage control of the masonry infills in RC frames under cyclic loads: A full-scale test study and numerical analyses, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21, 1017–1045. (IF4.5) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01565-y
  22. G. Chen, Y. Wang*, G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi, B. Wan, Q. Hao. (2022). Performance and modeling of FRP-steel dually confined reinforced concrete under cyclic axial loading, Composite Structures, Vol. 300, 116076, 2022. (IF: 6.3) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.116076
  23. Y. Wang*, Z. Meng, W. Zhu, B. Wan, B. Han, G.C. Cai, X. Yin, Y. Bai. (2021). Hygrothermal aging behavior and aging mechanism of carbon nanofibers/epoxy composites, Construction and Building Materials, 294, 123538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123538
  24. Z. Djamai*, K. Nguyen, A. Si Larbi, F. Salvatore, G.C. Cai. (2021). PCM-modified textile-reinforced concrete slab: A multiscale and multiphysics investigation, Construction and Building Materials, 293, 123483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123483
  25. G.C. Cai*, K.D. Tsavdaridis*, A. Si Larbi, P. Purnell. (2021). A simplified design approach for predicting the flexural behavior of TRM-strengthened RC beams under cyclic loads, Construction and Building Materials. 285, 122799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122799
  26. B. Sun, T. Noguchi, G.C. Cai*, W. Zhao. (2021). Effect of temperature and relative humidity on the development of the compressive strength of surface-layer cement mortar, Construction Building Materials,Volume 281, 26 April 2021, 122626. (Link)
  27. J. Wang, G.C. Cai*, A Si Larbi. (2021). Lateral behavior of rectangular concrete columns reinforced by partially debonded high-strength reinforcements based on a proposed equivalent stress block. Bullet Eathq. Eng. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10518-021-01043-x
  28. F. Xiong, F. Zhao, G.C. Cai* et al. Seismic Performance of Bolt-assembled Precast Panel Buildings with DfD: A quasi-static test and discussion on existing design codes, J. Earthq. Eng. DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2020.1820408
  29. Bochao Sun, Weijian Zhao, G.C. Cai*, Takafumi Noguchi, Wei Wang, (2021). A novel strength prediction model of mortars with different types of cement and SCMs, J Structural Concrete,https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202000430 (Link)
  30. B. Sun, T. Noguchi, G.C. Cai*, Q. Chen, Prediction of early compressive strength of mortars at different curing temperature and relative humidity by a modified maturity method, Structural concrete J. fib., (Link)
  31. F. Xiong, P. Malla, G.C. Cai* et al. (2020) Numerical Analysis of Precast Concrete Shear Walls with Horizontal Bolted Joints Under Seismic Loads, J. Earthq. Eng. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2020.1838970 (Link）
  32. P. Malla, F. Xiong, G.C. Cai* et al. (2021) Numerical study on the behaviour of vertical bolted joints for precast concrete wall-based low-rise buildings, Journal of Building Engineering, 33, 101529(IF:3.379, Q1) (Link)
  33. Yanlei Wang, Guipeng Chen, Baolin Wan, G.C. Cai, Baoguo Han. Behavior and modeling of circular large rupture strain FRP-confined ice under axial compression,ASCE’s Journal of Composites for Construction,25,1, 04020076. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0001094
  34. Z. DJAMAI, A. SI LARBI, F. SALVATORE, G.C. Cai. (2020).A new PCM-TRC composite: A mechanical and physicochemical investigation. Cement Concrete Research, 135, 106119, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106119
  35. Wang Y., Zhu W., Zhang X., G.C. Cai, Wan B. (2020).Influence of Thickness on Water Absorption and Tensile Strength of BFRP Laminates in Water or Alkaline Solution and a Thickness-Dependent Accelerated Ageing Method for BFRP Laminates, Applied Sciences, MDPI, 10,10,3618 (Link)
  36. Y. Wang, G.C. Cai*, et al. (2020) Monotonic axial behaviour and confining mechanism of square GFRP-steel tube confined concretes, Engineering Structures, 217,110802, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110802 (Link)
  37. G.C. Cai*, T. Noguchi.(2020) Concrete with Shirasu aggregates for Sustainability: A Review on Research Progress and Application in Japan, Environmental Science and Pollution Research,27, pages 33568–33591.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-020-09253-7
  38. Z. I. Djamai, K. Erroussafi, A. Si Larbi, F. Salvatore, G.C. Cai. (2020) Analytical modelling of textile reinforced concrete (TRC) sandwich panels: considering nonlinear behaviours and failure modes, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures,313,33-52. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2020.1750077
  39. Wang, Y., Chen, G., Wan, B., Cai, G.C., & Zhang, Y. (2020). Behavior of circular ice-filled self-luminous FRP tubular stub columns under axial compression. Construction and Building Materials, 232, 117287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117287
  40. Zhang, H., Li, L., Sarker, P. K., Long, T., Shi, X., Wang, Q., & Cai, G.C. (2019). Investigating Various Factors Affecting the Long-Term Compressive Strength of Heat-Cured Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete and the Use of Orthogonal Experimental Design Method. International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 13(1), 13, 63 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-019-0375-7
  41. G.C. Cai*, D. Waldmann. (2019). A material and component bank to facilitate material recycling and component reuse for a sustainable construction: concept and preliminary study, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 21, 2015–2032 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-019-01758-1
  42. G.C. Cai* (2019). Flexural capacity of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete columns under seismic loading – Database and a simplified model，Intl J. Civil. Eng.,18, 335-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-019-00477-4
  43. H. Zhang, L. Li, T. Long, P. K. Sarker, X. Shi, G.C. Cai, Q. Wang. (2019). The Effect of Ordinary Portland Cement Substitution on the Thermal Stability of Geopolymer Concrete, Materials, 12(16), 2501; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12162501
  44. G.C. Cai, F. Xiong* et al. (2019) A demountable connection for low-rise precast concrete structures with DfD for construction sustainability-A preliminary test under cyclic loads, Sustainability, 2019, 11(13),3696. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11133696
  45. K. Boushehri, K.D. Tsavdaridis*, G.C. Cai. Seismic behaviour of RWS moment connections to deep columns with European sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Volume 161, October 2019, Pages 416-435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.07.009
  46. Y. Wang, G.C Cai* et al. (2019) Behavior of Circular Fiber-Reinforced Polymer–Steel-Confined Concrete Columns Subjected to Reversed Cyclic Loads: Experimental Studies and Finite-Element Analysis, J. Struct. Eng.-ASCE.,145,9, 04019085. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002373
  47. X. Zhang, Y. Wang*, B. Wan, G.C. Cai, Y. Qu. (2019) Effect of specimen thicknesses on water absorption and flexural strength of CFRP laminates subjected to water or alkaline solution immersion, Construction Building Materials, 208, 314-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.009
  48. Q.W. Su, G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi (2019). Seismic damage assessment indexes for masonry structures. J. Struct. Eng.-ASCE. Vol.145, 7,04019066. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002347
  49. Z. I. Djamai, F. Salvatore, A. Si Larbi*, G.C. Cai (2018). Multiphysical understanding study on the effects of encapsulated phase change materials (PCM) in cement mortars, Cement and Concrete Research,119,51-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.02.002
  50. J. Wang, G.C. Cai*, Q. Wu (2018). Basic mechanical behaviours and deteriorated mechanism of reinforced concrete beams under chloride-sulphate ions environment, Construction and Building Materials. 160, 450-461.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.092
  51. G.C. Cai, Q.W. Su*, K.D. Tsavdaridis, H. Degée (2018). Simplified density indexes of walls and tie-columns for confined masonry buildings in seismic zones, Journal of Earthquake Engineering,296,447-469. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2018.1453396
  52. Y. Wang*,Y. Wang, B. Wan, B. Han, G.C Cai*, Z. Li (2018). Properties and mechanisms of self-sensing carbon nanofibers/epoxy composites for structural health monitoring, Composite Structures, 200, 669-678 (IF: 6.3, Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.151
  53. Y. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Wan, B. Han, G.C. Cai, R. Chang (2018). Strain and Damage Self-Sensing of BFRP Laminates Fabricated with CNFs/Epoxy Composites under Tension, Composites Part A.113,40-52. (IF: 8.1, Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.07.017
  54. Y. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Han, B. Wan*, G.C. Cai, R. Chang. (2018). In-situ strain and damage monitoring of glass fiber reinforced polymer laminates incorporating carbon nanofibers under tension, Polymers,10(7), 777. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10070777
  55. Y. Wang, Y. Wang, B. Han, B. Wan*, G.C. Cai, Z. Li (2018). Strain Monitoring of Concrete Components Using Embedded Carbon Nanofibers/Epoxy Sensors, Construction Building materials. 186, 20,367-378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.147
  56. Y. Wang, X. Zhang*, G.C Cai et al. (2018). A new thickness-based accelerated aging test methodology for resin materials: theory and preliminary experimental study, Construction building materials. 186, 20,986-995. (IF:3.169, Q1). (Link)
  57. Q.W. Su, G.C. Cai*, H. Degée (2017). Application of variance analyses comparison in seismic damage assessment of masonry buildings, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, ID 3741941,15 pages. (IF: 0.802, Q2) (Link)
  58. J. Zhao, G.C. Cai*, L. Cui, A. Si Larbi, K.D. Tsavdaridis (2017). Deterioration of basic properties of the materials in FRP strengthening RC structures under ultraviolet exposure, Polymers, 9(9), 402. (IF: 3.364, Q1) (Link)
  59. G.C. Cai, Q.W. Su* (2017). Effect of infills on seismic performance of reinforced concrete frame structures-A full-scale experimental study, Journal of Earthquake Engineering.1-29. doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2017.1387194. (IF: 1.382, Q1) (Link)
  60. J. Zhao, G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi, Y. Zhang, H.H. Dun, H. Degée, B. Vandoren (2017). Hysteretic behavior of steel fiber RC coupled shear walls under cyclic loads: experimental study and modelling. Engineering Structures.156, 92-104 (IF: 2.258, Q1) (Link)
  61. J. Zhao, G.C. Cai*, J. Yang (2016). Bond-slip behaviour and embedment length of reinforcement in high volume fly ash concrete. Materials and Structures, 49(6):2065-2082. (IF:2.607, Q1) (Link)
  62. G.C. Cai*, T. Noguchi, H. Degée, J. Zhao, R. Kitagaki (2016). Volcano-related materials as in concretes: A comprehensive review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research,23(8):7220-7243. (IF: 2.741, Q1) (Link)
  63. G.C. Cai, J. Zhao* (2016). Application of Sulphoaluminate cement to repair deteriorated concrete members in chloride rich environment-A basic experimental investigations of durability. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 20 (7) 2832-41. (IF:0.812, Q3) (Link)
  64. J. Zhao, G.C. Cai*, H. Degée, B. Huang, Z.T. Luo (2016). Hydration, setting and crack-resistance properties of activated HVFACs at early stages, Applied Sciences, 6(8):224. (IF: 1.679, Q3) (Link)
  65. G.C. Cai*, H. Degée (2016). Ultimate strengths of FRC rectangular columns subjected to simulated seismic loading: Experimental database and new models, Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 17 (1), 96-120. (IF:2.216, Q1) (Link)
  66. G.C. Cai, J. Zhao*, H. Degée, B. Vandoren (2016). Shear capacity of steel fibre reinforced concrete coupling beams using conventional reinforcements, Engineering Structures, 128, 428–440. (IF: 2.258, Q1) (Link)
  67. Q.W. Su, G.C. Cai*, H.R. Cai (2016). Seismic behaviour of full-scale hollow bricks-infilled RC frames under cyclic loads. Bulletin of Earthquake Eng., 5 (7)2981–3012. (IF: 1.899, Q1) (Link)
  68. G.C. Cai, Y.P. Sun*, T. Takeuchi et al. (2015). Proposal of complete seismic shear strength model for circular concrete columns, Engineering Structures, 100, 399-409. (IF: 2.258, Q1) (Link)
  69. J. Zhao, G.C. Cai*, D.Y. Gao (2014). Influences of freeze-thaw cycle and curing time on chloride ion penetration resistance of Sulphoaluminate cement concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 53, 305-311. (IF:3.169, Q1) (Link)

Conference papers

  1. P. Malla, G. Cai……(2024). Effect of Axial Load on Seismic Performance of Shear Walls with Low Bond Ultimate High Strength Bars under Strong Earthquakes: An Experimental Study. 14th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA). Kyoto, Japan
  2. Y. He, G. Cai, P. Malla… (2024). Seismic Behavior of Retrofitted Earthquake-Damaged Resilient Reinforced Concrete Columns, 14th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA). Kyoto, Japan
  3. Y. Wen, G. Cai, H. Kikuchi, P. Malla, C. Xie. (2024). Seismic behavior and evaluation of resilient RC columns reinforced by ultra-high-strength rebars under Multiple reversed cyclic loads, WCEE, 9 Pages, Milan, Italy. Peer-reviewed 
  4. P. Malla, G. Cai, Y. He, Y. Wen, C. Xie. (2024).Proposal for a HSR RC shear wall to resist strong earthquakes with LPGMs: an experimental study, WCEE, 9 Pages, Milan, Italy.Peer-reviewed
  5. P. Malla, G. Cai, Y. Wen, Y. He, C. Xie. (2024). Seismic Performance of Shear Walls under Multiple Reversed Cyclic Loading Induced by Long Duration Earthquakes, AIJ, Kyushu Anual conference, #255, 4 Pages
  6. C. Xie, S. Yugeta, Y. He, G. Cai. (2024). 多数回繰り返し荷重を受ける SRC 柱の耐震性能に関する実験的研究, AIJ, Kyushu Anual conference, #269, 4 Pages
  7. .Y. Wen, S. Zhou, G. Cai. (2024). 機械学習に基づく円形断面鉄筋コンクリート柱のせん断耐力と破壊モードの評価,AIJ, Kyushu Anual conference, #218, 4 Pages
  8. G.C. Cai*, A. Si Larbi, A. Ono, K. Ishibashi. (2021). An improved TRC: a preliminary study of tensile properties, 13TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FERROCEMENT AND THIN FIBER REINFORCED INORGANIC MATRICES, LYON, FRANCE, JUNE 21-23, 2021 Peer-reviewed
  9. G.C. Cai, K. D. Tsavdaridis*, P. Purnell, M. Yoshizawa (2019). Deformation and strengthening effectiveness of high-performance TRM for RC beams under cyclic loading: sectional analysis and deformation capacity, 3rd ACF Symposium on “Assessment and Intervention of Existing Structures”, Sapporo, Japan (in press)
  10. F. Xiong, F. Zhao, G. Cai*, A. Si Larbi (2019). Quasi-static seismic performance of a large-scale two-story bolted RC building, 3rd ACF Symposium on “Assessment and Intervention of Existing Structures”, Sapporo, Japan (in press)
  11. G.C. Cai* (2019). Seismic behaviours of diagonally-reinforced concrete coupling beams: Part 1 Proceedings of Architecture Institute Japan, September, Kanazawa, Japan.
  12. G.C. Cai, K. D. Tsavdaridis*, M. Yoshizawa (2019). Flexural behaviours of high performance TRM-retrofitted RC beams under cyclic loading, Proc. Japan concrete institute, Spporo, 2019.07 Peer-reviewed
  13. S. Grigor*, G.C. Cai, T. Takeuchi, Y. Sun (2017). Seismic behaviour and assessment of drift hardening concrete columns, Proc. 16th World conference on Earthquake Engineering, No.664,10 pages, 09-13 January, Santiago, Chile.  Peer-reviewed
  14. G.C. Cai*, H. Degée (2016). Stiffness and deformation development of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete columns under seismic loads, 16 wcee, 2017.2, CHILE. Peer-reviewed
  15. Y.P. Sun*, Y. Ohta, G.C. Cai, T. Takeuchi (2012). Study of seismic performance on circular rc columns with ultra-high strength rebars, Part 1&2, Proceedings of Architecture Institute Japan, C-2, 397-400, 12-14 September, Nagoya, Japan. [In Japanese]
  16. G.C. Cai*, Y.P. Sun, T. Takeuchi, T. Fujinaga (2013). Study of seismic performance on circular rc columns with ultra-high strength bars, Part 3, Proc. Architecture Institute Japan, C-2, 533-534, 30 August- 1 September, Sapporo, Japan. [In Japanese]

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