Hossein Daneshvar 

Research Interests

• Design of structures for blast and progressive collapse 

• Robustness and structural integrity of structures under extreme loading effects

• Performance-based seismic design of tall buildings

• Seismic performance evaluation of timber braced frames and CLT shear walls

• Timber-concrete composite and hybrid systems

• Lateral load resisting systems of light wood Frames: shear walls and diaphragms

• Steel and mass timber component and system design

• Multi-hazard design approach of coastal infrastructures

• Sustainability and life cycle analysis

• Machine learning, data analytics, and software development 

Publications

Selected Journal Papers:

[1] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H.  (2022). “Experimental parametric study of perforated steel plate fuses for mass timber seismic force resisting systems”, Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106772).

[2] Fakhrzarei, M., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Analytical model development for CLT diaphragms loaded perpendicular to the length of panels”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-11727).

[3] Shen, Y., Huang, Z., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H., Huang, Z. (2022). “Experimental study of CLT panels under combined out-of-plane bending and compression”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115262).

[4] Daneshvar, H. Fakhrzarei, M. Imamura, F., Deng, L., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Structural Analysis and Design of Sustainable Cross Laminated Timber Foundation Walls”. Journal of Buildings - Special Issue: Connections in Timber and Bamboo Structures. (https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12070979).

[5] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Letarte, JP., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Yield Mechanism of Base Shear Connections for Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls”. Journal of Construction and Building Materials.    (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127498). 

[6] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., Jackson, R., and Chui, Y.H. (2022). “Perforated Steel Structural Fuses in Mass Timber Lateral Load Resisting Systems”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114097). 

[7] Daneshvar, H., Goni, T., Zhang, S. Kelterborn, R., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Structural wood design in Civil      Engineering Departments of Canadian Universities: Current State-of Education and Teaching Needs”. Journal of Education Sciences – Special Issue: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Engineering Education. (https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11120765).

[8] Huang, Z., Huang, D., Chui, Y.H., Shen, Y., Daneshvar, H., Sheng, B., and Chen, Z. (2021). “Modeling of CLT panels loaded in combined out-of-plane bending and compression”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113335).

[9] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Structural Behavior of Deep CLT Lintels subjected to Concentric and Eccentric Loading”. Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103101).

[10] Spasojevic, M., Daneshvar, H., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Structural Performance of Light Wood-Frame Walls with Insulated Sheathing”. Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112449).

[11] Mirdad, A., Daneshvar, H., Joyce, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Sustainability Design Considerations for Timber-concrete Floors.” Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering, Special Edition for Bamboo/Wood Composites and Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6688076).

[12] Spasojevic, M., Daneshvar, H., Chen, Y., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Lateral Resistance of Sheeting-to-Framing Nailed Joints with an Intermediate Insulation Layer”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering.(https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003026).

[13] Niederwestberg, J., Daneshvar, H., and Chui, Y.H.  (2021). “Contribution of Partition Walls in Lateral Load Resisting System of Low-rise Light Wood Frame Buildings”. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002960).

[14] Zhang, S., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Comparison of Lateral Load Performance of Light Wood Diaphragms Built with Sawn Lumber and Wood I-joists”. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003544).

[15] Daneshvar, H., Oosterhof, S. A. and Driver, R. G. (2019). “Arching Followed by Catenary Response of Steel Shear Connections in Disproportionate Collapse.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2018-0645).

[16] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2019). “One-sided Steel Shear Connections in Progressive Collapse Scenario” Journal of Architectural Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000354).

[17] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Behaviour of Single Angle Connections under

Simultaneous Shear, Tension and Moment.” Structures Journal. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2018.05.005).

[18] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Performance Evaluation of WT Connections in Progressive Collapse.” Journal of Engineering Structures. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.043).

[19] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2018). “Modelling Benchmarks for Steel Shear Connections in Column Removal Scenario, Journal of Building Engineering. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.12.013).

[20] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2017). “Behaviour of Shear Tab Connections in Column Removal Scenario.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.08.010).

Conference Papers: 

[1] Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H., Tannert, T., and Dickof, C. (2023). “Performance of Resilient Perforated plate Connections in Mass Timber Seismic Force Resisting Systems”, CCEE-PCEE 2023, Vancouver, Canada.

[2] Daneshvar, H., Popovski, M., Goni, T., Mirdad, A., Chen, Z., and Chui, Y.H. (2023). “Module for Analysis and Capacity-Based Design of Braced Timber Frames”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[3] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2023). “Yield Mechanism of Perforated Plate Connections for Mass Timber Systems”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[4] Fakhrzarei, M., Daneshvar, H., Chui, Y.H. (2023)."Analytical model for predicting in-plane displacement of cross-laminated timber diaphragms'', WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[5] Mowafy, A., Imapour, A., Chui, Y.H., Daneshvar, H (2023). "An Innovative Semi-Rigid Beam-To-Column Connection With A Seismic Dissipation Capability Under Cyclic Load”, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway.

[6] Daneshvar, H., Dickof, C., Tannert, T., and Chui, Y.H.  (2022). “Experimental investigation of performance of perforated steel plate as structural fuse for mass timber seismic force resisting systems”, CSCE 2022, Whistler, BC, Canada.

[7] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Letarte, JP., Dickhof, C., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Seismic Behavior of Base Shear Connections in CLT shear wall systems”, WCTE 2021, Santiago, Chile

[8] Dickof, C., Jackson, R., Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., and Chui, Y.H. (2021). “Perforated Plates as Dissipative Connections in Timber Seismic Force Resisting Systems”, WCTE 2021, Santiago, Chile.

[9] Daneshvar, H., Joyce, T., and Chui, Y.H. (2020). “Coastal Resiliency of Canadian Low-rise Light Wood Frame Buildings against Climate Changes”, Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, Canada. 

[10] Joyce, T., Daneshvar, H., Zhang, L., and Chui, Y.H. (2020). “Optimizing Concrete Depth in Sustainable Timber-Concrete Composite Floor Systems”, Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, Canada. 

[11] Daneshvar, H., Niederwestberg, J., Dickof, C., Spencer, J. Letarte, JP. and Chui, Y.H. (2019). “Seismic Performance of End Brace Connections in Ductile Braced Timber Frame”, Proceeding of INTER2019, Tacoma, Washington. 

[12] Daneshvar, H., and Niederwestberg, J and Chui, Y.H.  (2019). “Cross Laminated Timber Shear Walls in Balloon Construction: Seismic Performance of Steel Connections”, Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference, Banff, Alberta. 

[13] Daneshvar, H., and Chui, Y.H.  (2019). “Progressive Collapse Mitigation in Tall Mass Timber Buildings”, Proceeding of Modular and Offsite Construction Conference, Banff, Alberta. 

[14] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2012). “Behaviour of WT Connections under Combined Shear, Moment, and Tension”, Proceeding of 2012 CSCE - 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. - Nominated for Best Student Paper

[15] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2012). “Behavior Compressive Arching and Tensile Catenary Action in Steel Shear Connections under Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2012 CSCE - 3rd International Structural Specialty Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. 

[16] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2011). “Behavior of Shear Tab Connections under Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2011 SEI Structures Congress, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

[17] Daneshvar, H. (2011). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Special, Intermediate and Ordinary Moment Resisting Frame Buildings”, Proceeding of 2011 CSCE Annual General Meeting and Conference, Ottawa, Ontario. 

[18] Daneshvar, H. (2010).  “An Investigation into Ductility Definitions for Reinforced Concrete Members and Frames.” Proceeding of 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering: Reaching Beyond Borders, Toronto, Ontario. 

[19] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2010). “Application of Seismic Steel Connection Experiments to Column Removal Scenario”, Proceeding of 2010 CSCE Annual General Meeting and Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

[20] Daneshvar, H., and Driver, R. G. (2009). "Seismic performance evaluation of moment-resisting frames with different levels of ductility." Proceeding of Sixth International Conference on Behavior of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Dissertations

• Daneshvar, H. (2013). One-sided Steel Shear Connections in Column Removal Scenario. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. [Link]

Coop Student with specialty in Software Development and Coding 

Employment duration: 1 Term (4 months); possibility of extension for another term  

Starting Date: May 1, 2024

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Research Group Introduction:

The Advanced Research Group in Timber Systems (ARTS) is part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Alberta. The IRC is supported by various industrial partners and federal and provincial agencies, including NSERC, MITACS, and Alberta Innovates.

The ARTS group is active in researching innovative engineered wood products and building systems within the areas of structural timber engineering and building materials. The main focus of the research is on the next generation of mass timber construction with new connection techniques. This field includes the structural and serviceability performance of mass timber elements, especially the performance of seismic load-resisting systems for tall buildings.

Job description:

We are looking for senior undergraduate Co-operative (Co-op) students that will help us with various projects, including the development of software that links a structure definition program with an existing structural analysis program for the purpose of efficiently analysing a large number of structural timber systems under seismic motions. The main responsibilities and the required skills and qualifications are summarized below.

Responsibilities:

•  Assisting graduate students with peformingperforming experiments in the structural laboratory

• Creating structure definition program and the interface software to link the program to a commercial structural analysis software such as CSI Sap2000, Abaqus and OPENSEES, allowing for efficient modelling the structural performance of a large number of timber structural systems under seismic motions;

•  Working closely with ARTS researchers and their collaborators to execute the software development using an appropriate platform;

•  Collaborating with other ARTS members in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

• Participating in team meetings, workshops, and seminars related to structural engineering.

•  Supporting the maintenance and organization of the structural laboratory.

•  Engaging in the planning and execution of field tests or site visits related to research projects.

•  Trouble-shoot and validate the developed software;

•  Document the software development in a final report and prepare user manual.

•  Contributing to other research projects within and outside the lab, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• •  Applicants should be in their final two years of a Civil Engineering or Mechanical

  • Engineering degree program. Students in the Computer Science or Software Engineering program are also encouraged to apply.

  •  A strong academic record in structural engineering-related courses will be given priority.

  •  Familiarity with available research and commercial structural analysis software such as

  • OPENSEES, PERFORM 3D, Sap2000, Abaqus or Ansys is considered a strong asset.

  •  Strong scripting and programming skills, such as demonstrated expertise in:

    1. • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Visual Fortran

       • Tcl/Tk language

       • MATLAB and Mathcad

       • common data science toolkits such as R and Python

       • Machine learning techniques and algorithms

       • data visualization tools.

  •  Ability to independently manage time to meet project deadlines

  •  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members

  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To apply, please submit your CV, transcripts, representative publications (if available), and a brief cover letter addressed to Dr. Hossein Daneshvar. In the cover letter, please elaborate on how your experience, skill set, and interests align with our research area. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

M.Sc. and Ph.D. Positions in Resilient Structural Systems: 

Starting Date for M.Sc: Fall 2024/Winter 2025   

Starting Date for Ph.D: Fall 2024 

We are currently seeking highly motivated M.Sc. and Ph.D. students to join our research group. Our projects focus on resilient structural systems, specifically hybrid timber-steel and timber-concrete structures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• M.Sc. applicants should have a B.Sc. in civil engineering. Ph.D. applicants should possess a graduate degree (M.Sc. or M.Eng.) in structural or earthquake engineering. Graduate students working towards finishing their degree will also be considered

• A strong background in structural resiliency, seismic design, and computational mechanics is required. Previous work experience as a structural engineer is considered a strong asset

• Proved expertise in OpenSees or OpenSeesPy is a bonus. Familiarity with other research and commercial structural analysis software such as PERFORM 3D, Sap2000, Abaqus, or Ansys is also considered a strong asset

• Strong scripting and programming skills, mainly demonstrated expertise in using Python, and a willingness to learn new skills such as machine learning techniques and algorithms are considered strong assets

• Experience in developing experimental setups and conducting physical tests is beneficial

• Ability to independently manage time to meet project deadlines, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members are required 

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills are necessary

To apply, please submit your CV, transcripts, representative publications (if available), and a brief cover letter addressed to Dr. Hossein Daneshvar. In the cover letter, please elaborate on how your experience, skill set, and interests align with our research area. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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