Liu, Yi, B.Sc.E, M.Sc.E, (Xi'an University), Ph.D (UNB), P.Eng.
Co-Operative Education Advisor

Associate Professor

Dr. Liu's teaching interests include courses related to structural analysis and design. Areas of research include numerical modeling and experimental investigation of the behaviour and strength of structural elements and systems. Dr. Liu's main research interests involve steel, masonry and composite structures. The past and current projects include the following:

Masonry:

• Masonry beam-column elements
• Masonry infilled steel/concrete frames
• Masonry columns

Steel:

• Steel beam-column connections
• Lateral stability study of bridge girders
• Design of steel angles in compression
• Residual stress and welding stress effect on steel flexural member strength
• Residual stress effect on ship hull girder design

Composite:

• Composite action in floor/wall systems using light-gauge steel and concrete

Other research interests include vibration/deflection control of wood flooring systems and eccentrically loaded FRP reinforced concrete columns.

Tel: (902) 494-1509
Email: yi.liu@dal.ca
Web site: http://myweb.dal.ca/liu2/