Dr. Jianzhong (James) GuAssociate teaching professor | Faculty of Science
Email: jianzhonggu@gmail.com
Phone: 250-828-5048
Interests
A position of Graduate Research Assistant is available. The candidate should have their background in
civil engineering or closely related fields. He/she is expected to have proved knowledge in computer
programming and data processing for laboratory tests. Interested persons should send your CV, the list
of references and unofficial transcripts.
Research Interests
Timber engineering, reliability and probability analysis, earthquake engineering, disaster resilient
built environment and innovative structural systems
Education
Ph.D., University of British Columbia (2006)
M.A.Sc., Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2001)
B.Eng., Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1992)
Publications
JOURNAL PAPERS
Please note that I only use my GMAIL account for external communications related to research and other
affairs.
Gu J. (2016). Using numerical procedures to quantify seismic reliability of wood shear walls and braced
frames. Advances in Structural Engineering. 19(9): 1472-1483
Gu J. (2016). Sensitivity analysis of probabilistic seismic behaviour of wood frame buildings.
Earthquakes and Structures. 11(1): 109-127
Gu J. (2015). Using parallel computer systems to examine seismic reliability of structures. Steel
Structures and Construction. 1: 101.
Gu J. (2015). Some practical considerations in designing underground station structures. Structural
Engineering and Mechanics. 54(3): 491-500.
Gu J. (2014). Design of regular and shear-reinforced panel web beams for long-span construction.
Engineering Structures. 76(10): 187-192.
Gu J. (2014). Seismic reliability analysis of wood shear walls using different methods. Journal of
Structural Engineering ASCE. 140(2), 04013054.
Lam F, Gu J & Zakurecky I. (2006). Performance of posts laminated with mountain pine beetle
transmitted blue-stained lodgepole pine. Forest Product Journal, 56(9), 60-64.
Lam F, Lee G, Yan H, Gu J, & Saravi, A. A. (2004). Structural performance of wood-based stair
stringers. Forest Product Journal, 54(4), 39-44.
Gu J, Liu X & Chen W. (2001). Structure analysis with the effect of creep in concrete filled steel
tube arch bridge. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 35(10),1574-1577.
Gu J & Liu X. (2001). Creep analysis of concrete filled steel tube under uni-axial load. China
Journal of Highway and Transportation, 14(4), 59-62.
Chen W, Liu X & Gu J. (2001). Dynamic graphic expression of concrete failure surface in principal
stress space. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 35(10), 1570-1573.
In addition, Dr. Gu has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed conference papers. Please contact him
if you are interested in.
Employment History
Senior Lecturer, Thompson Rivers University (2016-present)
Lecturer, Thompson Rivers University (2010-2016)
Design Engineer, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (2006-2010) (with projects awarded by Canadian Wood
Council, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Masonry Institute of British Columbia, etc)
Courses Taught
ARET3400 Fluid Mechanics
ARET3600 Structural Analysis
ARET3620 Wood Design
ARET3610 Steel Design
ARET3630 Concrete Design
DRAF1520 Engineering Drafting
EPHY1700 Engineering Mechanics
EPHY2950 Engineering Fundamental Thermodynamics
ARET2210 Construction Management
PHYS1510 Applied Physics
Professional Affiliations
Civil Engineer (P.Eng.), British Columbia
Civil Engineer (P.E.), California, USA
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), Washington, USA (eligible for PE registration)
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, USA/Canada Green Building Council
