Dr Sheng Liu
Casual Examination Supervisor
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

Journal Articles
Wang, Chenhao, He, An, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2023). Learning-based model predictive control for two-point incremental sheet forming. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 105, 187-198. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.09.040
Liu, Sheng, De Silva, Uditha, Chen, Da, Leslie, Andrew C. and Meehan, Paul A. (2023). Investigation of wheel squeal noise under mode coupling using two-disk testrig experiments. Wear, 530-531 205035, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2023.205035
Vodenitcharova, Tania, Daniel, William J.T., Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2023). A rapid kinematic method for the prediction of sheet performance in two-point incremental sheet forming. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 312 117850, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2022.117850
He, An, Wang, Chenhao, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2023). Path planning algorithm based on adaptive model predictive control and learning-based parameter identification approach for incremental forming processes for product precision improvements. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 125 (9-10), 4513-4528. doi: 10.1007/s00170-023-10989-y
Blanco-Lorenzo, Julio, Liu, Sheng, Santamaria, Javier, Meehan, Paul A. and Vadillo, Ernesto G. (2023). Frictional contact analysis in a spherical roller bearing. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 10 (1), 139-159. doi: 10.1093/jcde/qwac126
Knibbe, Ruth, Harding, Damien, Cooper, Emily, Burton, Jonathan, Liu, Sheng, Amirzadeh, Zhila, Buckley, Roger and Meehan, Paul A. (2022). Application and limitations of batteries and hydrogen in heavy haul rail using Australian case studies. Journal of Energy Storage, 56 105813, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.est.2022.105813
Qian, Zhen, Zhao, Yitian, Wang, Chang, Liu, Sheng, Xiong, Ziliu, Meehan, Paul A., Daniel, William J.T. and Ding, Shichao (2021). Numerical and experimental investigation of the bending zone in free U-bending. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 143 (9) 091006, 1-32. doi: 10.1115/1.4050180
He, An, Wang, Chenhao, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2021). On-line autonomous path optimization for multi-pass incremental forming using model predictive control. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 116 (9-10), 3339-3353. doi: 10.1007/s00170-021-07616-z
Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J. T., Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2021). A comparative investigation of damage models for fracture prediction in two-point incremental forming. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 112 (11-12), 3069-3081. doi: 10.1007/s00170-020-06587-x
Wang, Chenhao, He, An, Weegink, Kristian J., Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2020). 3D surface representation and trajectory optimization with a learning-based adaptive model predictive controller in incremental forming. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 58, 796-810. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.08.062
He, An, Wang, Chenhao, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2020). Switched model predictive path control of incremental sheet forming for parts with varying wall angles. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 53, 342-355. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.02.012
He, An, Kearney, Michael P., Weegink, Kristian J., Wang, Chenhao, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2020). A model predictive path control algorithm of single-point incremental forming for non-convex shapes. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 107 (1-2), 123-143. doi: 10.1007/s00170-020-04989-5
Fallahnezhad, Khosro, Liu, Sheng, Brinji, Osama, Marker, Malcolm and Meehan, Paul A. (2019). Monitoring and modelling of false brinelling for railway bearings. Wear, 424-425, 151-164. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2019.02.004
Lu, Haibo, Kearney, Michael, Liu, Sheng, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Two-directional toolpath correction in single-point incremental forming using model predictive control. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 91 (1-4), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9672-3
Liu, Sheng, Tan, Ye, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Modelling of track wear damage due to changes in friction conditions: a comparison between AC and DC electric drive locomotives. Wear, 336-367, 338-345. doi: 10.1016/j.wear2016.05.023
Lu, Haibo, Kearney, Michael, Li, Yanle, Liu, Sheng, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2015). Model Predictive control of incremental sheet forming for geometric accuracy improvement. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 82 (9-12), 1781-1794. doi: 10.1007/s00170-015-7431-5
Tian, Ye, Liu, Sheng, Daniel, William J.T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2015). Investigation of the impact of locomotive creep control on wear under changing contact conditions. Vehicle System Dynamics: International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, 53 (5), 692-709. doi: 10.1080/00423114.2015.1020815
Tian, Ye, Daniel, William J.T., Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2015). Comparison of PI and fuzzy logic based sliding mode locomotive creep controls with change of rail-wheel contact conditions. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 3 (1), 40-59. doi: 10.1080/23248378.2014.994259
Liu, Sheng, Tian, Ye, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2015). Dynamic response of a locomotive with AC electric drives to changes in friction conditions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 231 (1), 90-103. doi: 10.1177/0954409715620535
Li, Yanle, Liu, Zhaobing, Lu, Haibo, Daniel, W. J. T. (Bill), Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2014). Efficient force prediction for incremental sheet forming and experimental validation. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 73 (1-4), 571-587. doi: 10.1007/s00170-014-5665-2
Liu, Zhaobing, Liu, Sheng, Li, Yanle and Meehan, Paul A. (2014). Modelling and optimization of surface roughness in incremental sheet forming using a multi-objective function. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29 (7), 808-818. doi: 10.1080/10426914.2013.864405
Liu, Zhaobing, Daniel, William J. T., Li, Yanle, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2014). Multi-pass deformation design for incremental sheet forming: Analytical modeling, finite element analysis and experimental validation. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 214 (3), 620-634. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2013.11.010
Liu, Sheng, Huang, Han and Gu, Yuantong (2012). Deconvolution of mechanical properties of thin films from nanoindentation measurement via finite element optimization. Thin Solid Films, 526, 183-190. doi: 10.1016/j.tsf.2012.11.024
Liu, Sheng, Gu, Yuantong and Huang, Han (2011). A new tip area function for instrumented nanoindentation at extremely small contact depths. Materials Science and Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing, 528 (27), 7948-7951. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2011.07.025
Liu, Sheng, Huang, Han and Gu, Yuantong (2011). A nanoscratch method for measuring hardness of thin films. International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 7 (5-6), 427-435. doi: 10.1504/IJNM.2011.043680
Huang, H., Dell, J. M. and Liu, S. (2009). Nanostructural characteristics and mechanical properties of low temperature plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposited silicon nitride thin films. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 (6), 3734-3741. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2009.NS59
Liu, S., Gu, Y.T. and Huang, H. (2009). Determination of Elastic Modulus of Thin Coating Materials Using Nanoindentation and Finite Element Analysis. Advanced Materials Research, 76-78, 392-397. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.76-78.392
Conference Papers
Liu, Sheng, De Silva, Uditha, Chen, Da, Leslie, Andrew and Meehan, Paul (2022). Experimental investigation of wheel squeal noise under mode coupling. 12th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems (CM2022), Melbourne, VIC Australia, 4-7 September 2022. Clayton, VIC Australia: Monash Institute of Railway Technology.
Meehan, Paul A., Milne, Cameron D. and Liu, Sheng (2018). Investigation of wear degradation of railway spherical roller bearings. 25th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2017, Rockhampton, QLD, August 14, 2017-August 18, 2017. BOCA RATON: CRC Press/Balkema.
Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J.T., Kearney, Michael, Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). A damage model-based force feedback strategy for on-line fracture prediction in two-point incremental metal forming. 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2017, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29 November 2017 . Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J. T., Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). An experimental and numerical study on forming force, fracture behavior, and strain states in two point incremental forming process. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Scientific.Net. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.725.586
Liu, Sheng, Tian, Ye, Daniel, W. J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2015). Modelling of track wear damage due to changes in friction conditions: A comparison between AC and DC electric drive locomotives. CM 2015 - 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics of Wheel / Rail Systems, Colorado Springs, CO United States, 30 August - 3 September 2015. International Conference on Contact Mechanics of Wheel / Rail Systems.
Lu, Haibo, Li, Yanle, Liu, Zhaobing, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2014). Study on step depth for part accuracy improvement in incremental sheet forming process. 16th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT), Taipei Taiwan, Sep 22-26, 2013. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Scientific.Net. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.939.274
Meehan, P. A. and Liu, S. (2014). Exact solutions to the free vibration of stepped beams under axial load. ACAM 8: 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23-26 November, 2014. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.
Tian, Y., Daniel, W. J. T., Liu, S. and Meehan, P. A. (2014). Fuzzy logic creep control for a 2D locomotive dynamic model under transient wheel-rail contact conditions. 14th International Conference on Railway Engineering Design and Optimization, COMPRAIL 2014, Rome, June 24, 2014-June 26, 2014. Southampton, Hants, United Kingdom: WITPress. doi: 10.2495/CR140741
Tian, Ye, Daniel, W. J. T. (Bill), Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2013). Dynamic tractional behaviour analysis and control for a DC locomotive. WCRR 2013: 10th World Congress of Railway Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 25-28 November, 2013.
Liu, S., Huang, H. and Gu, Y. T. (2012). Hardness of silicon nitride thin films characterised by the nanoindentation and nanoscratch deconvolution methods. W Yorks, United Kingdom: Maney Publishing. doi: 10.1179/1743284712Y.0000000005
Leo, A., Sunarso, J., Liu, S. and Diniz da Costa, J. C. (2007). Development of perovskite membranes for air separation. IMSTEC '07, Sydney, Australia, 5 - 9 November, 2007.
Huang, H., Liu, S., Dell, J.M. and Farone, L. (2007). Mechanical characteristics of filter structures for MEMS adaptive infrared detectors. Microelectronics, MEMS, and Nanotechnology 2007, Canberra, Australia, 5-7 December 2007. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.758816
Thesis
Liu, Sheng (2012). Characterisation of the mechanical properties of thin solid films. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.