Christian Viau
Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering
- B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Ottawa), P.Eng.
- 4535 Mackenzie, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
- Email Christian Viau
- 613-520-2600 ext 2077
Prof. Viau’s mailbox is located in room 3432 C.J. Mackenzie Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada
Research Interests
- Development of wood-based composite structural elements
- Mechanically-laminated timber (MLT), Cross-laminated timber (CLT), and glued-laminated timber (glulam)
- Finite-element modelling of wood structural members (e.g. ABAQUS, LS-DYNA)
- Timber connections
- Behaviour of mass-timber structures under impacts and blast loads
- Behaviour of mass-timber assemblies subjected to earthquakes
- Multi-hazard design framework (e.g. fire and blast) for the built infrastructure
Research Opportunities & Publications
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Teaching Assignments 2025-2026
- CIVE 3203 Introduction to Structural Analysis
- CIVE/ENVE/ACSE 4918 Design Project
- ECOR 1033 Statics
Previous Teaching Assignments
- CIVE 3203 Structural Analysis I
- CIVE 4200 Structural Analysis II
- CIVE 4918 Design Project
- CIVE 5507 Blast Load Effects on Structures
- ECOR 1045 Statics
- ECOR 1046 Mechanics