Diego Nicolas Valdivieso
email dnvaldivieso@uc.cl
Research Lines:
Design and structural analysis of timber buildings Seismic and wind engineering Development of timber–concrete/steel hybrid systems Community resilience to multiple hazards Application of advanced technologies for structural simulationsKeywords from publications:
Seismic Performance Seismic Isolation Shaking Table Test Impact Resilient Devices Timber Diaphragm Ver más...Profile
I am Diego Valdivieso Cascante, a civil engineer specializing in the performance of timber buildings in multi-hazard environments. I earned my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering through a dual degree between the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the University of Colorado Boulder in 2024. My dissertation focused on studying system effects—the interaction between structural and non-structural components—in light-frame timber buildings, as well as evaluating mitigation strategies for informally constructed timber houses in Puerto Rico exposed to hurricanes, working collaboratively with local NGOs. At the University of Colorado Boulder, I also earned a certificate in Global Engineering, a program designed to prepare engineers to address global challenges such as poverty and climate change adaptation.
I am an Assistant Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where I teach courses on timber design and construction. I actively collaborate with the UC Center for Wood Innovation (CIM-UC), the National Center of Excellence for the Timber Industry (CENAMAD), and the Research Center for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (CIGIDEN), participating in research on modular and hybrid structural systems for tall buildings, the resilience of timber structures under multi-hazard conditions, and the educational challenges of teaching timber design and construction in engineering programs.
Throughout my career, I have led experimental and numerical projects to evaluate the lateral performance of timber shear walls and the effect of three-dimensional systems on the seismic response of mid-rise buildings. I have also participated in research on CLT shear walls, seismic isolation, and the use of advanced tools such as OpenSeesPy for structural simulation. My professional approach integrates teaching, research, and knowledge transfer to industry, promoting sustainable and innovative solutions to address the challenges of climate change.
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Keywords from publications
| Title | Year | Doi |
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| Shaking table test of a timber building equipped with a novel cost-effective, impact-resilient seismic isolation system | 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108402 |
| System effects in T-shaped timber shear walls: Effects of transverse walls, diaphragms, and axial loading | 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.4125 |
| Potential for mitigating hurricane wind impact on informally-constructed homes in Puerto Rico under current and future climate scenarios | 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104627 |
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Abbie Liel2 publications
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B. Goldwyn1 publication
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D. Quizanga1 publication
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A. Javernick-Will1 publication
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Jairo Montano1 publication