Cristiano Loss, University of British Columbia

Research

Composite members Dry construction Earthquake-resistant systems Flexible building systems Hybrid structures Modularity Prefabrication Process optimization

Latest papers

Seismic loss assessment of direct-DBD platform-type cross-laminated timber shear wall systems using FEMA P-58 methodology.
Bulletin of earthquake engineering · 2024 · senior author
Lateral vibration data of an 18-story timber-concrete hybrid building obtained by on-site vibration tests.
Data in brief · 2023 · senior author
Experimental campaign on the mechanical properties of Canadian small clear spruce-pine-fir wood: Experimental procedures, data curation, and data description.
Data in brief · 2023 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Next-generation wood construction
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$2,559,240
High-Performance Timber Modular Tall Buildings Toward Resilient Constructions
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$996,300
Innovative methods of design for the next generation of wood-based tall buildings
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$217,000

All 4 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Seismic loss assessment of direct-DBD platform-type cross-laminated timber shear wall systems using FEMA P-58 methodology.

Dadkhah H, Loss C

Bulletin of earthquake engineering2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s10518-024-01998-7 PMID: 39430725

02

Lateral vibration data of an 18-story timber-concrete hybrid building obtained by on-site vibration tests.

Miyazu Y, Loss C

Data in brief2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109501 PMID: 37663779

03

Experimental campaign on the mechanical properties of Canadian small clear spruce-pine-fir wood: Experimental procedures, data curation, and data description.

Feujofack K BV, Loss C

Data in brief2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109064 PMID: 37006398

Next-generation wood construction

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Chui, Ying-Hei YH

Keywords: fire safety of buildings; life cycle assessment; mass timber; net-zero energy design; off-site construction; performance-based design; resilient structures; sustainable building; timber buildings

$2,559,240

High-Performance Timber Modular Tall Buildings Toward Resilient Constructions

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Yang, Tony T

$996,300

Innovative methods of design for the next generation of wood-based tall buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Loss, Cristiano

Keywords: hybrid structures; dry construction; modularity; prefabrication; earthquake-resistant systems; composite members; timber connections; process optimization; sustainability; flexible building systems

$217,000

Innovative methods of design for the next generation of wood-based tall buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Loss, Cristiano

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Composite members Dear Professor Loss, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Seismic loss assessment of direct-DBD platform-type cross-laminated timber shear wall systems using FEMA P-58 methodology." (2024), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Innovative methods of design for the next generation of wood-based tall buildings" (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]