PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers

2026

Nguyen, H. D., Mei, Q., & Chui, Y. H. (2026). A genetic algorithm-based calibration procedure for hysteresis loops in timber structures. Engineering Structures, 346(Part A), Article 121622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.121622

2025

Esmaeildoust S*, Tomlinson D, & Chui YH (2026) “Long-term performance of timber-concrete composite (TCC) connections with inclined self-tapping screws.” Structures, 84, 111092.

Ahmed Y*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH (2025) “Numerical analysis of perforated steel fuse in timber-braced frames.” Structures, 83, 110888.

Sarothi SZ*, Nguyen HD*, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2025) “Monte Carlo tree search for mass timber building design optimization.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 40(31), 6242–6260.

Cisneros-Gonzalez J*, Cárdenas-Castañeda J, Martinez P, Ahmad R, & Chui YH (2025) “Flexible manufacturing of robotic cross-laminated timber panel machining operations.” Construction Robotics, 9, 28.

Nguyen HD*, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2025) “A genetic algorithm-based calibration procedure for hysteresis loops in timber structures.” Engineering Structures, 346, 121622.

Xie H*, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2025) “AI applications for structural design automation.” Automation in Construction, 176, 106496.

Gholamizoj K*, Salenikovich A, Chui YH, Zhu H, & Bezabeh M (2025) “Structural performance of dowel connections with slotted-in steel plates for mass-timber braced frames.” Journal of Building Engineering, 112, 113959.

Aqib M, Hamza M, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2025) “Fine-tuning large language models and evaluating retrieval methods for improved question answering on building codes.” Smart Construction, 2025(3), 0021.

Xie H*, Mei Q, Chui YH, & Yu H (2025) “A transformer-based approach for similar layout retrieval and difference detection in architectural drawings of wood frame buildings.” Journal of Building Engineering, 111, 113438.

Daneshvar H*, Cheshmehkaboodi N*, Qi B*, & Chui YH (2025) “Enhanced particle swarm optimization technique for parametrizing of hysteresis response of timber dowel-type connections.” Structures, 79, 109312.

Ahmed Y*, Daneshvar H*, Tannert T, Chui YH, & Dickof C (2025) “Responses of perforated steel plates in timber connections to different reversed cyclic loading protocols.” Construction and Building Materials, 488, 142131.

Zhang S*, & Chui YH (2025) “Quantifying the effect of end support restraints on vibration serviceability of mass timber floor systems: Analysis and design approach.” Engineering Structures, 339, 120643.

Imamura FBT*, Chen Y, Deng L, & Chui YH (2025) “Methodological approach to the in-situ monitoring system of cross-laminated timber basement walls.” Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring.

Huang Z*, Huang DS, Shen Y*, & Chui YH (2025) “A simplified method to determine the load-bearing capacity of CLT panels under axially compressive load parallel to the longitudinal laminations.” Structures, 77, 109165.

Imamura FBT*, Chen Y, Deng L, & Chui YH (2025) “Dimensional changes of cross-laminated timber basement walls under ambient humidity variation.” BioResources, 20(2), 4568–4589.

Khan MT*, Keypoursangsari S*, Ni C, Chui YH, & Chen Z (2025) “An analytical model for predicting the axial stress distribution of self-tapping screws due to axial load and moisture swelling of mass timber products.” Buildings, 15(8), 1297.

Wang D*, Zhang M*, Gong M, & Chui YH (2025) “Evaluation of bending performance in full-scale cross-laminated timber made from trembling aspen lumber.” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 83, 100.

Ahmed Y*, Daneshvar H*, Tannert T, Chui YH, & Dickof C (2025) “Behaviour of steel perforated plate seismic fuses in timber end brace connections.” Journal of Building Engineering, 107, 112644.

Joffe I, Felobes G, Elgouhari Y, Talebi-Kalaleh M, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2025) “The framework and implementation of using large language models to answer questions about building codes and standards.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 39(4).

Guo C*, Zhou J, & Chui YH (2025) “Experimental and numerical investigations on the vibration performance of mass timber slab floors with floating concrete toppings.” Engineering Structures, 300, 119919.

Joyce T*, & Chui YH (2025) “A systems approach to evaluating group effect factors with simulated inclined self-tapping screw connections.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.

Zhang S*, Zhou J*, & Chui YH (2025) “Deflection criteria for controlling timber floor vibrations: A 200-year evolution.” Engineering Structures, 326, 119370.

Zhang M, Wang D, Gong M, & Chui YH (2025) “Evaluation of the durability of exterior siding products made with trembling aspen lumber in terms of colour change.” Sustainable Engineering Materials, 1(1), 000002.

2024

Talebi-Kalaleh M*, Gül M, & Mei Q (2024) “A crowdsensing-based indirect bridge monitoring technique using a sparse network of mobile sensors: numerical verifications.” Journal of Sound and Vibration. (Under Review).

Ai S*, Dong CZ, & Mei Q (2024) “The automatic selection of optimal scale level in complex steerable pyramid for phase-based structural displacement estimation by considering the motion region.” Measurement. (Under Review).

Xie H*, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2024) “Towards design automation: a review of AI applications in structural design.” Automation in Construction. (Under Review).

Xie H*, Mei Q, Chui YH, & Yu H (2024) “UNet-enhanced approach for similar layout retrieval and difference detection in architectural drawings of wood frame buildings.” Journal of Building Engineering. (Under Review).

Joffe I*, Felobes G, Elgouhari Y, Talebi-Kalaleh M, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2024) “Using large language models to interact with engineering codes and standards.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. (Accepted).

Wang Z*, González VA, Mei Q, & Lee G (2024) “Sensor adoption in the construction industry: barriers, opportunities, and strategies.” Automation in Construction, 170, 105937.

Xie H*, Ma X, Mei Q, & Chui YH (2024) “A semi-supervised approach for building wall layout segmentation based on transformers and limited data.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 1–19.

Joffe I*, Qian Y, Talebi-Kalaleh M, & Mei Q (2024) “A computer vision framework for structural analysis of hand-drawn engineering sketches.” Sensors, 24(9), 2923.

Chao F*, Mei Q, & Li X (2024) “3D pose estimation dataset and deep learning-based ergonomic risk assessment in construction.” Automation in Construction, 164, 105452.

Talebi-Kalaleh M*, & Mei Q (2024) “Damage detection in bridges using compressed sensing of crowdsourced smartphone data.” Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 2024, 5436675.

Mowafy A*, Imanpour A, Chui YH, & Daneshvar H* (2024) “Development and experimental validation of a hybrid timber–steel beam-to-column connection with replaceable U-shaped fuses.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 150(11).

Mowafy A*, Imanpour A, & Chui YH (2024) “A new hybrid steel–timber rocking seismic force resisting system equipped with U-shaped fuse connections.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 51(7), 769–783.

Fakhrzarei M*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH (2024) “Numerical parametric study of cross-laminated timber diaphragms under in-plane loading.” Construction and Building Materials, 429, 136387.

Wang D*, Zhang M*, Gong M, & Chui YH (2024) “Evaluation of major physical and mechanical properties of trembling aspen lumber.” Materials, 17(12), 2952.

Imamura FBT*, Chen Y, Deng L, & Chui YH (2024) “Moisture and mould growth risk of cross-laminated timber basement walls: laboratory and field investigation.” Construction and Building Materials, 428, 136150.

Islam MS*, Chui YH, & Sadiq Altaf M (2024) “Novel panelized roof design for offsite fabrication of residential light-frame wood homes.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 29(2).

Dourado JBOL, Deng L, Chen Y, & Chui YH (2024) “Review of the state-of-art practice of foundation engineering in Northern Canada.” Geotechnics, 4(1), 285–308.

Islam MS*, & Chui YH (2024) “Finite element analysis of a light-frame wood panelized gable roof.” Engineering Structures, 302, 117333.

Islam MS*, & Chui YH (2024) “Corrigendum to ‘Finite element analysis of a light-frame wood panelized gable roof.’” Engineering Structures, 303.

Esmaeildoust S*, Tomlinson D, & Chui YH (2024) “Performance of timber-concrete composite (TCC) systems connected with inclined screws: A literature review.” Journal of Composites Science, 9(1), 13.

Zhang S*, Chui YH, & Joo D (2024) “Withdrawal capacity of a novel rigging device for prefabricated wood I-joist floor panels.” Buildings, 14, 2484.

Zhang S*, & Chui YH (2024) “Quantifying the effect of end support restraints on vibration serviceability of mass timber panel floors: Testing.” Engineering Structures, 301, 117189.

2023

IIslam MS*, Chui YH, & Altaf MS (2023) “Novel panelized roof design for offsite fabrication of light-frame wood residential homes.” ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 9(2), 04023071.

Daneshvar H*, Chui YH, Dickof C, & Tannert T (2023) “Experimental parametric study of perforated steel plate fuses for mass timber seismic force resisting systems.” Journal of Building Engineering, 73, 106772.

Huang Z*, Huang D, Chui YH, & Chen Z (2023) “A layered beam-based model for analyzing the stress of rolling shear for cross-laminated timber panels under out-of-plane bending.” Engineering Structures, 289, 116290.

Khan MT*, Ni C, Wang J, & Chui YH (2023) “Numerical investigation of the axial stress distribution of self-tapping screws in mass timber products during wetting or drying.” Buildings, 13(3), 623.

Qi L*, Zhang L*, Zhao MC, & Chui YH (2023) “Low-cost design of vibration inspection equipment for timber beam.” Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies, 12, 481–493.

Fakhrzarei M*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH (2023) “Analytical model development for CLT diaphragms loaded perpendicular to the length of panels.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 149(6), 04023059.

Shen Y*, Huang Z*, Daneshvar H*, Chui YH, & Huang D (2023) “Experimental study of CLT panels under combined out-of-plane bending and compression.” Engineering Structures, 275, 115262.

2022

Islam MS*, Chui YH*, & Chen Z (2022) “Novel apex connection for light wood frame panelized roof.” Materials, 15(21), 7457.

Daneshvar H*, Fakhrzarei M*, Imamura F*, Chen Y, Deng L, & Chui YH* (2022) “Structural analysis and design of sustainable cross-laminated timber foundation walls.” Buildings, 12(7), 979.

Daneshvar H*, Niederwestberg J*, Letarte JP, & Chui YH* (2022) “Yield mechanisms of base shear connections for cross-laminated timber shear walls.” Construction and Building Materials, 335, 127498.

Zhang L*, Zhou J, Zhang S*, & Chui YH* (2022) “Bending stiffness prediction of mass timber panel–concrete composite floors with notched connections.” Engineering Structures, 262, 114354.

Zhang L*, Zhou J, & Chui YH* (2022) “Development of high-performance timber–concrete composite floors with reinforced notched connections.” Structures, 39, 945–957.

Mirdad MAH*, Jucutan A*, Khan R*, Niederwestberg J, & Chui YH* (2022) “Embedment and withdrawal stiffness predictions of self-tapping screws in timber.” Construction and Building Materials, 345, 128394.

Mirdad MAH*, Khan R*, & Chui YH* (2022) “Analytical procedure for timber–concrete composite (TCC) systems with mechanical connectors.” Buildings, 12(7), 885.

Islam MS*, Chui YH*, & Altaf MS* (2022) “Design and experimental analysis of connections for a panelized wood frame roof system.” Buildings, 12(6), 847.

Daneshvar H*, Niederwestberg J*, Dickof C, Jackson R, & Chui YH* (2022) “Perforated steel structural fuses in mass timber lateral load-resisting systems.” Engineering Structures, 257, 114097.

Joyce T*, & Chui YH* (2022) “Calibration of resistance factor for self-tapping screws in Canada.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 148(3), 04022001.

Joyce T*, & Chui YH* (2022) “Group effects in axially loaded self-tapping screw connections.” Engineering Structures, 251, 113537.

Huang Z*, Huang D, Chui YH*, Shen Y*, Daneshvar H*, Sheng B, & Chen Z (2022) “Modeling of cross-laminated timber panels loaded with combined out-of-plane bending and compression.” Engineering Structures, 250, 113335.

Zhang L*, Zhou J, Chui YH*, & Tomlinson D (2022) “Experimental investigation on the structural performance of mass timber panel–concrete composite floors with notched connections.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 148(2), 04021249.

Zhang L*, Zhou J, Chui YH*, & Li G (2022) “Vibration performance and stiffness properties of mass timber panel–concrete composite floors with notched connections.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 148(9), 04022136.

2021

Daneshvar H*, Niederwestberg J*, Dickof C, & Chui YH* (2021) “Structural behaviour of deep CLT lintels subjected to concentric and eccentric loading.” Journal of Building Engineering, 43, 103101.

Zhang S*, Zhou J, & Chui YH* (2021) “Simultaneous evaluation of bending and shear stiffness of wood I-joists by transverse vibration tests.” Engineering Structures, 243, 112643.

Khan MT*, Chui YH*, & Huang D (2021) “A review of methods for predicting the effective in-plane shear modulus of cross-laminated timber.” Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021, 6616559.

Zhu W*, Li L, Gong M, Chui YH*, & Zhou J (2021) “On-site monitoring of moisture content of bridge decks made of nail-laminated timbers.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 147, 04721005.

Dong C*, Zhang S*, Wang J, & Chui YH* (2021) “Static bending creep properties of furfurylated poplar wood.” Construction and Building Materials, 269, 121308.

Zhu W*, Meng G, Chui YH*, & Li L (2021) “Improved fastening designs for bridge decks made of mechanically laminated timber.” Construction and Building Materials, 266, 121166.

Khan R*, Niederwestberg J*, & Chui YH* (2021) “Influence of insertion angle, diameter, and thread on embedment properties of self-tapping screws.” European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 79, 707–718.

Mirdad MAH*, Chui YH*, Tomlinson D, & Chen Y (2021) “Bending stiffness and load–deflection response prediction of mass timber panel–concrete composite floor systems with mechanical connectors.” Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 35(5), 04021052.

Mirdad MAH*, Daneshvar H*, Joyce T*, & Chui YH* (2021) “Sustainability design considerations for timber–concrete composite floor systems.” Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021, 6688076.

Niederwestberg J*, Daneshvar H*, Chui YH*, & Chen Z (2021) “Contribution of partition walls in lateral load-resisting systems of low-rise light wood frame buildings.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 147(4), 04021010.

Niederwestberg J*, Zhou J, Chui YH*, & Huang D (2021) “Shear and normal strain distributions in multi-layer composite laminated panels under out-of-plane bending.” Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021, 6637853.

Spasojevic M*, Daneshvar H*, Joyce T*, & Chui YH* (2021) “Lateral resistance of sheeting-to-framing nailed joints with an intermediate insulation layer.” Journal of Structural Engineering (ASCE), 147(6), 04021071.

Spasojevic M*, Daneshvar H*, Niederwestberg J*, Chen Y, Chui YH*, & Gong M (2021) “Structural performance of light wood shear walls built with insulated sheathing panels.” Engineering Structures, 241, 11249.

Zhang L*, Zhang S*, & Chui YH* (2021) “Analytical evaluation of timber–concrete composite beams connected with notched connections.” Engineering Structures, 227, 111466.

Zhang S*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH* (2021) “Comparison of lateral load performance of light wood diaphragms built with sawn lumber and wood I-joists.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (ASCE), 33(1), 04020422.

Conference Papers

2026

Yamani B*, Mowafy A*, & Chui YH* (2026) “Modeling the nonlinear scissor-bending behaviour of U-shaped fuses in OpenSees.” Proceedings of the CSCE Annual Conference, Quebec City, Canada, June 3–5. 10 pages.

2025

Keypoursangsari S*, Chui YH*, Chen Z, Diaco L, & Sanchez M (2025) “Experimental study on behavior of self-tapping screw in glulam under moisture content increase.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Moisture in Buildings (ICMB25), Guimarães, Portugal, Oct 23–24.

Cheshmehkaboodi N*, Nguyen DH*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH* (2025) “Software development for capacity-based design of timber braced frames: methodology and performance evaluation.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Gui T*, Chui YH*, & Salenikovich A (2025) “Stiffness of timber connections with dowel-type fasteners under lateral load.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Mohammad M, Tourrilhes J, Williamson M, & Chui YH* (2025) “Contributing to Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the construction sector using wood.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Ahmed Y*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH* (2025) “Finite element analysis of replaceable steel perforated plate fuses in timber braced frames.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Gholamizoj K*, Salenikovich A, & Chui YH* (2025) “Experimental tests on connections with dowels and slotted-in steel plates under cyclic loading.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Niederwestberg J*, Ni C, Chui YH*, & Salenikovich A (2025) “Brittle failure modes in connections with self-tapping screws in glulam and CLT.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Kawamoto M*, Mori T, & Chui YH* (2025) “Experimental study of moisture movement inside CLT used for wood foundations.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Wang H*, Zhou L, & Chui YH* (2025) “Experimental study of brittle failure of laterally loaded cross-laminated timber connections with inclined self-tapping screws.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

Li Y*, Li Y, & Chui YH* (2025) “Reliability evaluation of timber–concrete composite floor systems with respect to timber shear failure.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Brisbane, Australia, June 22–26.

2024

Yang CH*, Tsai LT*, Chen Y, Chui YH*, Liang CJ, & Alton B (2024) “Design and prototype of a multi-functional robotic cell for the fabrication of exterior retrofit panels.” Proceedings of the ICRA 2024 – Future of Construction Workshop, Yokohama, Japan, May 13–17.

Wang D*, Zhang M*, Gong M, & Chui YH* (2024) “Use of trembling aspen lumber to produce cross-laminated timber: bending performance.” Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Processing (ISCHP 2024), Coimbra, Portugal.

Gonzalez JC*, Rasool A, Chui YH*, & Ahmad R (2024) “Robotic cell design and simulation system for cross-laminated timber panel post-construction operations.” Proceedings of the Transforming Construction with Offsite Methods and Technologies Conference (TCOT), Fredericton, Canada.

Cabrero JM, Rodríguez NL, Tannert T, Salenikovich A, & Chui YH* (2024) “Consideration of brittle failure modes of dowel-type fastener connections: comparison between Eurocode 5 and CSA O86.” Proceedings of the International Network of Timber Engineering Research (INTER), Padova, Italy.

Xie H*, Mei Q, Chui YH*, & Yu H (2024) “Comparison of prefabricated building project designs based on analysis of floor plan drawings using deep learning.” Proceedings of the CSCE Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Islam MS*, Sarothi S*, & Chui YH* (2024) “Panelized light-frame wood roof as a potential housing solution for Northern Canada.” Proceedings of the CSCE Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Sarothi S*, Chui YH*, & Mei Q (2024) “A reinforcement learning approach for structural design optimization of glulam beams.” Proceedings of the CSCE Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Esmaeildoust S*, Tomlinson D, & Chui YH* (2024) “Long-term performance of timber–concrete composite connections.” Proceedings of the CSCE Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Daneshvar H*, Chui YH*, Emad Y*, Tannert T, & Dickof C (2024) “Perforated plate fuses in timber seismic force-resisting systems: effect of cyclic loading protocols.” Proceedings of the World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Milan, Italy.

2023

Daneshvar H*, Chui YH*, Tannert T, & Dickof C (2023) “Resilient perforated plates in timber seismic systems.” Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering (PCEE 2023), Vancouver, Canada.

Fakhrzarei M*, Daneshvar H*, & Chui YH* (2023) “Predicting in-plane displacement of CLT diaphragms.” World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway.

Mowafy A*, Imanpour A, Chui YH*, & Daneshvar H* (2023) “Semi-rigid seismic connections.” World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway.

Daneshvar H*, Popovski M, Goni T*, Mirdad A*, Chen Z, & Chui YH* (2023) “Timber frame analysis module.” World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway.

Karampour H, et al., & Chui YH* (2023) “Long-span timber floors and walking excitation.” World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway.

Yang SC, Chui YH*, & Hong HP (2023) “Probabilistic design for structural insulated panels.” 14th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (ICASP 14), Dublin, Ireland.

Keypoursangsari S*, Chen ZT, & Chui YH* (2023) “Moisture-induced axial screw performance.” Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Congress, Sherbrooke, Canada.

Imamura FBT*, Daneshvar H*, et al., & Chui YH* (2023) “Soil–structure interaction in timber basements.” Geo-Saskatoon 2023 Conference, Saskatoon, Canada.

Islam MS*, & Chui YH* (2023) “Timber screw joints.” CSCE Annual Conference, Moncton, Canada.

2022

Daneshvar, H.*, Dickof, C., Tannert, T., & Chui, Y.H. (2022). Steel fuse performance in seismic systems. CSCE 2022, Whistler.
Islam, M.S.*, Chen, Y., & Chui, Y.H. (2022). Review of panelized roof systems. ICCESD 2022, Khulna, Bangladesh.

2021

Daneshvar, H.*, et al. (2021). Seismic performance of CLT shear wall base connections. WCTE 2021, Santiago.
Dickof, C., Daneshvar, H.***, et al. (2021). Dissipative connections with perforated plates. WCTE 2021, Santiago.
Islam, M.S.*, Chui, Y.H., & Altaf, M.S. (2021). Panelized roof design. WCTE 2021, Santiago.
Khan, M.T.* & Chui, Y.H. (2021). In-plane shear modulus prediction. WCTE 2021, Santiago.

2020

Daneshvar, H.*, Joyce, T.***, & Chui, Y.H. (2020). Optimizing TCC systems for carbon. NHICE-02, Victoria.
Daneshvar, H.*, Joyce, T.***, & Chui, Y.H. (2020). Coastal resiliency in light-frame timber buildings. NHICE-02, Victoria.
Islam, M. S., Chui, Y. H., & Altaf, M. S. (2021) A holistic design approach for innovative panelized light-wood frame roof construction. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Aug. 9–12, Santiago de Chile, Chile. [Video Link]

Khan, M. T., & Chui, Y. H. (2021) Prediction of in-plane shear modulus of CLT from laminate properties. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Aug. 9–12, Santiago de Chile, Chile. [Video Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H., Li, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2021) Development of span tables for mass timber panel concrete composite floors. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Aug. 9–12, Santiago de Chile, Chile. [Video Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H., & Chui, Y. H. (2021) Mass timber panel-concrete composite floor behaviour with inclined self-tapping screws and insulation layer. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Aug. 9–12, Santiago de Chile, Chile. [Video Link]

Zhang, L., Zhang, S., Zhou, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2021) Analytical assessment to the bending performance of timber-concrete composite floors with discrete semi-rigid connections. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), Aug. 9–12, Santiago de Chile, Chile. [Video Link]

Reports

Zhang M, Wang D, Gong M, & Chui YH (2025) “Feasibility of producing non-structural wood products using aspen lumber.”

Wang D, Zhang M, Gong M, & Chui YH (2024) “Feasibility of using trembling aspen lumber for structural wood products.”

Marojevic M, Chen Y, & Chui YH (2024) “Permanent wood foundations with mechanically laminated timber panels for Part 9 residential buildings in Alberta.”

Chui YH, Zhou J, & Niederwestberg J (2022) “Bending, shear, and connection tests for nail laminated timber evaluation.” CSA Group, Standards Research.

Chui YH, Imamura F, Chen Y, Deng L, Daneshvar H, & Rezvanpour M (2022) “Use of cross laminated timber in basement construction.” Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, Project No. 1032, University of Alberta.

Daneshvar H, Cheshmehkaboodi N, Lai S, & Chui YH (2024) “Evaluation of nail joints with different BTRBoard panel lay-ups.” Report submitted to BTRBoard Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada.

Daneshvar H, Goni T, Mirdad A, Popovski M, & Chui YH (2022) “Timber braced frame analysis, design, and optimization software (TBFADOS).” Report submitted to FPInnovations and the Canadian Wood Council.

Daneshvar H, & Chui YH (2023) “Experimental parametric study of perforated steel plate fuses for mass timber seismic force-resisting systems.” Report submitted to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Ottawa, ON, Canada.

Daneshvar H, Goni T, Zhang S, Kelterborn R, & Chui YH (2021) “Structural wood design in civil engineering departments of Canadian universities: current state of education and teaching needs.” Report submitted to Canadian Wood Council.

Daneshvar H, Niederwestberg J, & Chui YH (2020) “Experimental study of cross-laminated timber (CLT) lintels subjected to concentric and eccentric loading.” Report submitted to Fast + Epp.

Daneshvar H, & Chui YH (2020) “Preliminary seismic design considerations for concentrically braced timber frames (BTF).” Report submitted to CSA O-86 Sub-committee Chair.

Daneshvar H, & Chui YH (2020) “Preliminary seismic design considerations for CLT balloon shearwalls.” Report submitted to CSA O-86 Sub-committee.

Chui YH, Chen Y, Deng L, Daneshvar H, Imamura F, & Fakhrzarei M (2020) “Sustainable CLT in low-rise basement construction.” Report submitted to Landmark Group.

Chui YH, Spencer J, Islam S, Joyce T, Daneshvar H, Niederwestberg J, & Spasojevic M (2019) “Survey to identify mass timber research needs and priorities.” Report submitted to Canadian Forest Service, GCWood Program.

Niederwestberg J, Zhang S, & Chui YH (2019) “Development of reliability-based design properties for Prestige structural insulated panels.” Report submitted to Canadian Construction Materials Centre.

Niederwestberg J, Azni AS, & Chui YH (2019) “Development of load-carrying capacities for Rhino X steel headers.” Report submitted to Star Building Components Inc.

Zhang S, Daneshvar H, & Chui YH (2018) “Investigation of wood I-joists for floor applications in mid-rise wood construction.” Report submitted to Pinkwood Ltd.

Zhou J, Niederwestberg J, & Chui YH (2017) “Development and evaluation of 5-layer lumber–SCL mass timber panel.” Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates BioSolutions.

Qiu Y, Spencer J, Niederwestberg J, & Chui YH (2017) “Development of load-carrying capacities for Rhino steel header.” Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alberta.

Thesis

Islam, M.S. (2023). Development of a novel light-frame wood panelized roof system. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton.

Farboodi, H. (2023). Load distribution of CLT under in-plane concentrated compression loading. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton.

Zheng, L. (2023). Evaluation of the Structural Performance of Shear Walls Built by Multi-layer Composite Laminated Panels. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton. [Link]

Kang, N. (2023). Support Stiffness and Two-span Continuity Effects on Static Deflection and Fundamental Natural Frequency of Mass Timber Floors. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton.[Link]

Khan, M. T. (2022). Axial Performance of Self-tapping Screws in Mass Timber Products Under Moisture Content Variation. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton. [Link]

Zhang, L. (2022). Structural Performance of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete Composite Floors with Notched Connections. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton. [Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H. (2020). Structural Performance of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete (MTPC) Composite Floor System with Inclined Self-Tapping Screws and an Insulation Layer. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton. [Link]

Spasojevic, M. (2019). Structural and Hygrothermal Performance of Light Wood-Frame Walls with Insulated Sheathing. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton. [Link]

Niederwestberg, J. (2019). Influence of Laminate Characteristics on Properties of Single-layer and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels. Ph.D. Thesis, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. [Link]

Zhou, J. (2018). Simultaneous Measurement of Elastic Constants of Engineered Wood-based Panels by Modal Testing. Ph.D. Thesis, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. [Link]

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JOURNAL PAPERS

2020

Zhang, S., Chui, Y. H., & Joo, D. (2020) Lateral load performance of panelized wood I-joist floor systems. Forest Products Journal, 70(4): 428–438. [Link]

Zhang, S., & Chui, Y. H. (2020) Characterizing flexural behaviour of panel-to-panel connections in cross-laminated timber floor systems. Structures, 28: 2047–2055. [Link]

Huang, C., Chui, Y. H., Gong, M., & Chan, F. (2020) Mechanical behaviour of wood compressed in radial direction—Part II: Influence of temperature and moisture content. Journal of BioResources and BioProducts, 5(4): 266-275. [Link]

Huang, C., Gong, M., Chui, Y. H., & Chan, F. (2020) Mechanical behaviour of wood compressed in radial direction—Part I: New method of determining the yield stress of wood on the stress-strain curve. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 5(3) 186–195. [Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H., Chui, Y. H., & Tomlinson, D. (2020) Capacity and Failure Mode Prediction of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete Composite Floor System with Mechanical Connectors. Journal of Structural Engineering, 147(2): 04020338. [Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H., & Chui, Y. H. (2020) Strength Prediction of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete (MTPC) Composite Connection with Inclined Screws and a Gap. Journal of Structural Engineering, 146(8): 04020140. [Link]

Mirdad, M. A. H., & Chui, Y. H. (2020) Stiffness Prediction of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete (MTPC) Composite Connection with Inclined Screws and a Gap. Engineering Structures, 207: 110215. [Link]

Zhang, L., Chui, Y. H., & Tomlinson, D. (2020) Experimental Investigation on the Shear Properties of Notched Connections in Mass Timber Panel-Concrete Composite Floors. Construction and Building Materials, 234: 117375. [Link]

Sun, J., Niederwestberg, J., Cheng, F., & Chui, Y. H. (2020) Frequencies Prediction of Laminated Timber Plates Using ANN Approach. Journal of Renewable Materials, 8(3): 319-328. [Link]

Zhou, J., Chui, Y. H., Niederwestberg, J., & Gong, M. (2020) Effective Bending and Shear Stiffness of Cross-Laminated Timber by Modal Testing: Method Development and Application. Composites Part B: Engineering, 198: 108225. [Link]

2019

Mirdad, M. A. H., & Chui, Y. H. (2019) Load-Slip Performance of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete (MTPC) Composite Connection with Self-Tapping Screws and Insulation Layer. Construction and Building Materials, 213: 696-708. [Link]

Zhang, S., Zhou, J., Niederwestberg, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2019) Effect of End Support Restraints on Vibration Performance of Cross Laminated Timber Floors: An Analytical Approach. Engineering Structures, 189: 186-194. [Link]

Gong, M., Li, L., & Chui, Y. H. (2019) Evaluation of Bond Strength of Cross-Laminated LSL Specimens under Short-Span Bending Test. Holzforschung, 73(8): 789-795. [Link]

Khokhar, A., Chui, Y. H., & Smith, I. (2019) Influence of Between-Joists Bridging Elements on Static and Dynamic Response of Wood Joisted Floors. Engineering Structures, 188:362-368. [Link]

Huang, Z., Chen, Z., Huang, D., & Chui, Y. H. (2019) Cyclic Loading Behavior of an Innovative Engineered Bamboo-Steel Hybrid Connection. Journal of Building Engineering, 24: 100754. [Link]

Huang, Z., Huang, D., Chui, Y. H., & Chen, Z. (2019) A Bi-Linear Cohesive Law-Based Model for Mode II Fracture Analysis: Application to ENF Test for Unidirectional Fibrous Composites. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 213:131-141. [Link]

Shen, Y., Huang, D., Chui, Y. H., & Dai, C. (2019) Fracture of Parallel Strand Bamboo Composite under Mode I Loading: DCB Test Investigation. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2019: 7657234. [Link]

Wang, X., Zhou, A., Zhao, L., & Chui, Y. H. (2019) Mechanical Properties of Wood Columns with Rectangular Hollow Cross Section Made of Spruce-Pine-Fir Lumber under Compression. Construction & Building Materials, 214: 133-142. [Link]

Zhou, L., Chui, Y. H., & Ni, C. (2019) Numerical Study on Seismic Force Modification Factors of Hybrid Light Wood Frame Structures Connected to a Stiff Core. Engineering Structures, 183: 874-882. [Link]

2018

Niederwestberg, J., Zhou, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2018) Comparison of Theoretical and Laboratory Out-of-Plane Shear Stiffness Values of Cross Laminated Timber Panels. Buildings, 8(10), 146. [Link]

Niederwestberg, J., Zhou, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2018) Mechanical Properties of Innovative Multi-Layer Composite Laminated Panels. Buildings, 8(10), 142. [Link]

Zhang, S., Zhou, J., Niederwestberg, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2018) Development of Rotational Fixity Factors for Vibration Design of Cross-Laminated Timber Floors. Preprints. [Link]

Huang, D., Sheng, B., Shen, Y., & Chui, Y. H. (2018) An Analytical Solution for Double Cantilever Beam Based on Elastic-Plastic Bilinear Cohesive Law: Analysis for Mode I Fracture of Fibrous Composites. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 193: 66-76. [Link]

Zhou, L., Chui, Y. H., & Ni, C. (2018) Influence of Middle Member Thickness on Properties of Double-Shear Nail Joints. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 144(8): 04018109. [Link]

2017

Zhou, J., Chui, Y. H., Gong, M., & Hu, L. (2017) Comparative Study on Measurement of Elastic Constants of Wood-Based Panels using Modal Testing: Choice of Boundary Conditions and Calculation Methods. Journal of Wood Science, 63(5): 523-538. [Link]

Zhou, J., Chui, Y. H., Gong, M., & Hu, L. (2017) Elastic Properties of Full-Size Mass Timber Panels: Characterization using Modal Testing and Comparison with Model Predictions. Composites Part B, 112: 203-212. [Link]

Chen, Z., & Chui, Y. H. (2017) Lateral Load Resisting System using Mass Timber for High-Rise Buildings. Frontier Built Environment, 3: 40. [Link]

Dong, C., Yang, Y., Zhang, H., Chui, Y. H., & Chen, T. (2017) Modelling and Experimental Validation of Elastic Modulus of Pinus Yunnanensis Exposed to High Relative Humidity. Wood Science & Technology, 51(5): 1015-1031. [Link]

Lafontaine, A., Chen, Z., Doudak, G., & Chui, Y. H. (2017) Lateral Behaviour of Light Wood-Frame Shearwalls with Gypsum Wall Board. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, 143(8): 04017069. [Link]

Wang, Z., Fu, H., Gong, M., Luo, J., Dong, W., Wang, T., & Chui, Y. H. (2017) Planar Shear and Bending Properties of Hybrid CLT Fabricated with Lumber and LVL. Construction & Building Materials, 151: 172-177. [Link]

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Daneshvar, H., Joyce, T., & Chui, Y. H. (2020). Coastal Resiliency of Canadian Low Rise Light Wood Frame Buildings Against Climate Change. 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering. Victoria, Canada.

Joyce, T., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y. H., & Zhang, L. (2020). Optimizing Mass Timber-Concrete Floor Systems with Respect to Embodied Carbon. 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering. Victoria, Canada.

Daneshvar, H., & Chui, Y. H. (2019). Disproportionate Collapse Mitigation in Tall Mass Timber Buildings. Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference (MOC), May 21-24, Banff, AB, Canada. [Link]

Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickhof, C., Spencer, J., Letarte, J.-P., & Chui, Y. H. (2019). Seismic Performance of End Brace Connections in Ductile Braced Timber Frame. INTER Meeting 2019, Tacoma, USA. [Link]

Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickhof, C., Letarte, J. P., & Chui, Y. H. (2019). Cross Laminated Timber Shear Walls in Balloon Construction: Seismic Performance of Steel Connections. Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference (MOC), May 21-24, Banff, AB, Canada. [Link]

Zhang, L., & Chui, Y. H. (2019). Numerical Study of the Geometry Effect of Notched Connections in Mass Timber Panel - Concrete Composite Floors. Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC), May 21-24, Banff, AB, Canada. [Link]

Zhang, S., Chui, Y. H., Joo, D., Letarte, J. P., & Dalcastagne, L. (2019). Development of Rigging System for Prefabricated Wood I-Joist Floor Panels. Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC), May 21-24, Banff, AB, Canada. [Link]

Moar, F., Vanzo, S., Mirdad, M. A. H., Chui, Y. H., & Steige, Y. (2019) Influence of Self-Tapping Screw Inclination and Soundproofing Resilient Interlayer on Timber-Concrete Composite Slab. 5th International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATiS), September 25-27, Guimaraes, Portugal.

Mirdad, M. A. H., & Chui, Y. H. (2018). Behaviour of Mass Timber Panel-Concrete Connections with Inclined Self-Tapping Screws and Insulation Layer. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

Niederwestberg, J., Zhou, J., & Chui, Y. H. (2018). Strain Distribution of 5-Layer Composite Laminated Panels Using Digital Imaging Correlation Technique. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

Niederwestberg, J., Zhou, J., Chui, Y. H., & Gong, M. (2018). Shear Properties of Innovative Multi-Layer Composite Laminated Panels. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

Zhao, R., Joyce, T., & Chui, Y. H. (2018). Reliability Analysis of Load-carrying Capacity for Connections Consisting of Inclined Self-tapping Screws. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

Zhou, J., Niederwestberg, J., Chui, Y. H., & Gong, M. (2018). Bending Properties of Innovative Multi-Layer Composite Laminated Panels. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

Hu, L., Chui, Y. H., Hamm, P., Toratti, T., & Orskaug, T. (2018). Development of ISO Baseline Vibration Design Method for Timber Floors. Proceeding of World Conference on Timber Engineering 2018, Korea National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul.

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