Overview
Background
Wenran Cao is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry (CWiMI) in the Sustainable Minerals Institute. With a track record of successfully delivering short- and long-term research/industry projects, he has developed expertise in conducting field investigation, in-situ measurements, and soil/water sampling, as well as collecting, analysing, and interpreting experimental data to produce insightful reports. He also specialises in developing theoretical and numerical models of physical and geochemical coupling to tackle water-related challenges, as well as conceptualising and implementing groundwater monitoring systems with remote access.
Availability
- Dr Wenran Cao is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Masters (Research) of Geotechnical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy of Geotechnical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
Wenran Cao's research interests include investigating the interactive mechanisms between the flow, transport, and reaction domains, and predicting mineral mobilisation, transformation, and distribution in the mining environment. He is currently working on an ARC Linkage Project to address the national need for effective management of acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD).
Works
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2015
Book Chapter
Resonant column experimental study on the effects of confining pressure on maximum shear modulus and damping ratio of medium sand
Cao, Wenran and Liu, Zhenwen (2015). Resonant column experimental study on the effects of confining pressure on maximum shear modulus and damping ratio of medium sand. Technical Papers on Offshore Petroleum Engineering. (pp. 564-569) Beijing, China: SINOPEC Press.
2015
Other Outputs
Sealing protection device for water immersed cable welded joints
Xu, Hao, Cao, Wenran, Liu, Zhenwen, Luo, Xiaoqiao, Li, Chun and Deng, Haifeng (2015). Sealing protection device for water immersed cable welded joints. ZL201510401453.X.
2015
Journal Article
Study of jack-up modal analysis based on vibration test
Cao, Wenran, Yu, Linchuan and Liu, Zhenwen (2015). Study of jack-up modal analysis based on vibration test. China Offshore Platform, 30 (4), 88-92.
2015
Journal Article
Construction analysis of monopod platform for a deepwater oil and gas field
Cao, Wenran and Liu, Zhenwen (2015). Construction analysis of monopod platform for a deepwater oil and gas field. Ship Stardardization Engineer, 48 (1), 13-17. doi: 10.14141/j.31-1981.2015.01.004
2015
Conference Publication
Numerical analysis of dynamic response of submarine pipeline under seismic loading
Cao, Wenran and Cao, Xianfan (2015). Numerical analysis of dynamic response of submarine pipeline under seismic loading. The Twenty-fifth International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Kona, HI United States, 21–26 June 2015. Mountain View, CA United States: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.
2015
Conference Publication
Failure-probability-based analysis of anchor impact on submarine pipeline
Cao, Wenran and Liu, Zhenwen (2015). Failure-probability-based analysis of anchor impact on submarine pipeline. The Twenty-fifth International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Kona, HI United States, 21–26 June 2015. Mountain View, CA United States: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.
2014
Other Outputs
Loading and unloading apparatus for circular tubes
Zhao, Kailong, Yao, Zhiguang, Xu, Shuang, Qi, Lei, Cao, Wenran, Cao, Xianfan and Wang, Shipeng (2014). Loading and unloading apparatus for circular tubes. ZL201410400869.5.
2014
Book Chapter
Offshore natural gas hydrate extraction technologies and future prospects
Cao, Wenran, Ye, Songbin and Liu, Zhenwen (2014). Offshore natural gas hydrate extraction technologies and future prospects. Technical Papers on Offshore Petroleum Engineering. (pp. 330-337) Beijing, China: SINOPEC Press.
2014
Book Chapter
Damage identification and experimental study for jack-up platforms using acceleration signals
Cao, Wenran and Xu, Shuang (2014). Damage identification and experimental study for jack-up platforms using acceleration signals. Technical Papers on Offshore Petroleum Engineering. (pp. 861-869) Beijing, China: SINOPEC Press.
2014
Book Chapter
Numerical analysis of dynamic response of submarine pipeline under seismic loading
Cao, Wenran, Qi, Lei and Cao, Xianfan (2014). Numerical analysis of dynamic response of submarine pipeline under seismic loading. Proceedings of 2014 China Oil and Gas Forum - Special Symposium on Oil and Gas Pipeline Technology. (pp. 659-663) Beijing, China: Petroleum Industry Press.
2014
Journal Article
导管架平台结构静载变形检测实验研究 Experimental study of deformation detection for jacket structure under static load
Cao, Wenran, Yu, Linchuan, Liu, Zhenwen and Xu, Changhai (2014). 导管架平台结构静载变形检测实验研究 Experimental study of deformation detection for jacket structure under static load. Petroleum Engineering Construction, 40 (4), 1-5. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-2206.2014.04.001
2014
Journal Article
自升式平台结构振动无线检测试验研究 Experimental study of the structure vibration wireless detection of jackup
Cao, Wenran, Yu, Linchuan and Liu, Zhenwen (2014). 自升式平台结构振动无线检测试验研究 Experimental study of the structure vibration wireless detection of jackup. China Petroleum Machinery, 42 (5), 49-52. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-4578.2014.05.011
2014
Conference Publication
Failure probability analysis of anchor strikes on submarine pipelines
Cao, Wenran and Wang, Shipeng (2014). Failure probability analysis of anchor strikes on submarine pipelines. The 4th China Pipeline Integrity Management Technology Conference, Hangzhou, China, 22-25 April 2014.
2009
Journal Article
主动土压力的非线性分布 Non-linear distribution of active earth pressure
Cao, Wenran and Zhang, Kexu (2009). 主动土压力的非线性分布 Non-linear distribution of active earth pressure. Low-Temperature Architecture Technology, 31 (10), 94-96. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-6864.2009.10.040
2009
Other Outputs
Earth pressure and stability analysis of retaining walls and anchors
Cao, Wenran (2009). Earth pressure and stability analysis of retaining walls and anchors. Master's Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology.
2007
Other Outputs
Design of High-Rise Building No. 3, Tianyuan Residential Complex
Cao, Wenran (2007). Design of High-Rise Building No. 3, Tianyuan Residential Complex. Bachelor's Thesis, School of Pipeline and Civil Engineering, China University of Petroleum.
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