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Dr Bruce Lindsay Deam

Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 6601
 Office: Civil Engineering E438

Fields of Research

  • Computer modelling
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Structural dynamics
  • Timber engineering

Researcher Summary

Research interests include earthquake engineering, structures and lifelines, structural timber.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Research Groups

Affiliations

Publications


  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A., Deam, B.L. and Spooner, M.S. (2012) Quantifying the Seismic Response of Structures with Flexible Diaphragms. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 41(10): 1365-1389. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eqe.1187. (Journal Article)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2012) Seismic response of structures with coupled vertical stiffness-strength irregularities. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics 41(1): 119-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eqe.1121. (Journal Article)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2011) A Mechanics Based Approach to Quantify Diaphragm Flexibility Effects. Auckland, New Zealand: 9th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 14-16 Apr 2011. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society Paper 114. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2011/114.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2011) Effects of coupled vertical stiffness-strength irregularity due to modified interstorey height. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 44(1): 31-44. (Journal Article)
  • Sadashiva, V., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2010) Building Regularity Provisions for Seismic Design of Structures. Ohrid, Macedonia: 14th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14ECEE), 30 Aug-3 Sep 2010. Paper 1351. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Yeoh, D., Fragiacomo, M., Buchanan, A.H. and Deam, B.L. (2010) Experimental Performance of LVL-Concrete Composite Floor Beams. Riva del Garda, Italy: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2010), 20-24 Jun 2010. Paper 368 (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Sadashiva, V., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2010) Seismic Response of Structures with Coupled Vertical Stiffness-Strength Variations. Ohrid, Macedonia: 14th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14ECEE), 30 Aug-3 Sep 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Pino, D., Pampanin, S., Carradine, D., Deam, B.L. and Buchanan, A.H. (2010) Shake Table Response of a Multi-Storey Post-Tensioned Timber Scaled Buildings. Riva del Garda, Italy: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2010), 20-24 Jun 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Pino, D.P.M., Pampanin, S., Buchanan, A.H. and Deam, B.L. (2010) Shake Table Response of Multi-Storey Post-Tensioned Timber Buildings. Wellington, New Zealand: NZSEE Conference, 26-28 Mar 2010. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Pino, D.M., Pampanin, S., Carradine, D., Pampanin, S., Deam, B. and Buchanan, A.H. (2010) Shake Table Response of Multi-Storey Post-Tensioned Timber Scaled Buildings. Riva del Garda, Italy: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2010), 20-24 Jun 2010. In Proceedings 605-606. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2010) Simple Methods to Evaluate Structural Irregularity Effects. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Conference (NZSEE), 26-28 Mar 2010. In 2010 NZSEE Conference Proceedings Paper 12. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2010/Paper12.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • MacRae, G. and Deam, B. (2009) Building regularity for simplified modelling. NZ Earthquake Commission. Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. 118pp. (Technical Report)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2009) Determination of structural irregularity limits - mass irregularity example. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 42(4): 288-301. (Journal Article)
  • Newcombe, M.P., Carradine, D., Pampanin, S., Buchanan, A.H., Deam, B.L., van Beerschoten, W.A. and Fragiacomo, M. (2009) In-plane experimental testing of timber-concrete composite floor diaphragms. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2009 NZSEE Conference, 3-5 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Singh-Levett, I., Hann, C.E., Deam, B.L., Mander, J.B. and Chase, J.G. (2009) Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring of a Non-linear Four Storey Steel Frame Structure. IEEE Sensors Journal 9(11): 1339-1346. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2009.2022434. (Journal Article)
  • Sadashiva, V., MacRae, G., Deam, B. and Fenwick, R. (2008) Determination of Acceptable Structural Irregularity Limits for the Use of Simplified Seismic Design Methods. Wairakei, New Zealand: 2008 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Buchanan, A., Deam, B., Fragiacomo, M., Pampanin, S. and Palermo, A. (2008) Multi-Storey Prestressed Timber Buildings in New Zealand. Structural Engineering International 18(2): 166-173. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/101686608784218635. (Journal Article)
  • Sadashiva, V.K., MacRae, G.A. and Deam, B.L. (2007) Evaluation of Vertical Mass Irregularity on the Seismic Performance of Nine Storey Buildings. Singapore: 8th Pacific Conference On Earthquake Engineering (8PCEE), 5-7 Dec 2007. In Proceedings of 8th Pacific Conference On Earthquake Engineering (8PCEE) Paper 43. http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CEE/8PCEE/pdf/8PCEEprogramme.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rodgers, G.W., Mander, J.B., Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J., Deam, B.L. and Carr, A.J. (2007) Re-Shaping Hysteretic Behaviour - Spectral Analysis and Design Equations for Semi-Active Structures. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics (EESD) 36(1): 77-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eqe.624. (Journal Article)
  • Smith, T., Ludwig, F., Pampanin, S., Fragiacomo, M., Buchanan, A.H., Deam, B.L. and Palermo, A. (2007) Seismic Response of Hybrid-LVL Coupled Walls under Quasi-static and Pseudo-dynamic Testing. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference Paper 60. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Deam, B.L., Mander, J.B. and Rahardjo, T. (2006) Behavior of a Timber Bridge Pile Embedded in a Reinforced Concrete Cap. San Francisco, CA, USA: 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference including the 8th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8NCEE), 18-22 Apr 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Pampanin, S., Palermo, A., Buchanan, A., Fragiacomo, M. and Deam, B.L. (2006) Code Provisions for Seismic Design of Multi-storey Post-tensioned Timber Buildings. Florence, Italy: 39th Meeting of the Working Commission W18-Timber Structures, CIB, International Council for Research and Innovation, 28-31 Aug 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Fragiacomo, M. and Deam, B.L. (2006) Composite concrete slab and LVL flooring systems. Christchurch, New Zealand: 19th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM19), 29 Nov-1 Dec 2006. In Progress in Mechanics of Structures and Materials 57-62. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Schänzlin, J., Kuhlmann, U., Brühl, F. and Deam, B. (2006) Design of timber structures considering the plastic behavior of steel fasteners. Portland, OR, USA: 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006), 6-10 Aug 2006. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006) 1.7.3 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Buchanan, A.H., Deam, B.L., Fragiacomo, M., Gibson, T. and Morris, H. (2006) Fifteen Years of Performance-Based Design in New Zealand. Portland, OR, USA: 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006), 6-10 Aug 2006. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006) 3.9.2 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Mulligan, K.J., Fougere, M., Mander, J.B., Chase, J.G., Deam, B.L., Danton, G. and Elliott, R.B. (2006) Hybrid experimental analysis of semi-active rocking wall systems. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference Paper No. 18 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Palermo, A., Pampanin, S., Fragiacomo, M., Buchanan, A.H. and Deam, B.L. (2006) Innovative Seismic Solutions for Multi-Storey LVL Timber Buildings. Portland, OR, USA: 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006), 6-10 Aug 2006. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2006) 3.16.1 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Palermo, A., Pampanin, S., Fragiacomo, M., Buchanan, A., Deam, B.L. and Pasticier, L. (2006) Quasi-static cyclic tests on seismic-resistant beam-to-column and column-to-foundation subassemblies using Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Christchurch, New Zealand: 19th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM19), 29 Nov-1 Dec 2006. In Progress in Mechanics of Structures and Materials 1043-1049. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Singh-Levett, I., Chase, J.G., Hann, C.E. and Deam, B.L. (2006) Real-time integral based structural health monitoring. Christchurch, New Zealand: 19th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM19), 29 Nov-1 Dec 2006. In Progress in Mechanics of Structures and Materials 925-930. http://www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz/acmsm19/papers.shtml. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rodgers, G.W., Mander, J.B., Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J., Deam, B.L. and Carr, A.J. (2006) Re-Shaping Hysteretic Behaviour Using Resetable Devices to Customise Structural Response and Forces. San Francisco, CA, USA: 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference including the 8th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8NCEE), 18-22 Apr 2006. 10pp. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/87. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Chase, J.G., Mulligan, K.J., Gue, A., Alnot, T., Rodgers, G.W., Mander, J.B., Elliott, R.B., Deam, B.L., Cleeve, L. and Heaton, D. (2006) Re-Shaping hysteretic behaviour using semi-active resetable device dampers. Engineering Structures 28(10): 1418-1429. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2006.01.011. (Journal Article)
  • Mulligan, K.J., Fougere, M., Mander, J.B., Chase, J.G., Deam, B.L., Danton, G. and Elliott, R. (2006) Semi-Active Rocking Wall Systems for Enhanced Seismic Energy Dissipation. San Francisco, CA, USA: 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference including the 8th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (8NCEE), 18-22 Apr 2006. 10pp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Mulligan, K.J., Miguelgorry, M., Novello, V., Chase, J.G., Rodgers, G.W., Horn, B., Mander, J.B., Carr, A.J. and Deam, B.L. (2006) Semi-active Tuned Mass Damper systems. Christchurch, New Zealand: 19th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM19), 29 Nov-1 Dec 2006. In Progress in Mechanics of Structures and Materials 337-342. http://www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz/acmsm19/papers.shtml. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Deam, B.L. (2005) A displacement-focused, force-based structural design procedure. Wairakei: NZSEE Annual Technical Conference and AGM, 11-13 Mar, 2005. 8. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Mulligan, K.J., Chase, J.G., Gue, A., Alnot, T., Rodgers, G.W., Mander, J.B., Elliott, R.E., Deam, B.L., Cleeve, L. and Heaton, D. (2005) Large Scale Resetable Devices for Multi-Level Seismic Hazard Mitigation of Structures. Rome, Italy: 9th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2005), 19-22 Jun 2005. CD-Rom. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Fenwick, R.C., Deam, B.L. and Bull, D. (2004) Failure Modes for Hollowcore Flooring Units. Structural Engineering Society New Zealand Inc. 17(1): 19. (Journal Article)
  • Fenwick, R. and Deam, B. (2003) Design of Opening Corners Between Reinforced Concrete Walls and Slabs. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand 16(1): 28-34. (Journal Article)
  • Deam, B.L. and Cousins, W.J. (2002) Strong motion instrumentation of buildings. Napier, New Zealand: Proc. New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference. Paper #8.3, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • McGuigan, D., Bull, D. and Deam, B.L. (2002) Urban search and rescue and the role of the engineer. Napier, New Zealand.: Proc. New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference. Paper #4.4, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Deam, B.L. and Moss, P.J. (2001) Modelling the seismic response of light-timber-framed buildings. Wairakei, NZ: Proc. Annual Conf. NZ Soc.for Earthquake Engrg, 2001'. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Deam,B. (2001) Seismic ratings for degrading structural systems. Bulletin of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering 34(3): 214-236. (Journal Article)
  • Deam,B. (2000) Rating seismic bracing elements for timber buildings, CD-Rom. Auckland, New Zealand: Proc. 12th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 30 Jan.- 4 Feb. 2000. Paper 2304: 8p. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • King, A.B. and Deam, B.L. (1999) Evaluating the seismic performance of timber framed bracing panels. Rotorua, New Zealand: Proc. 1999 Pacific Timber Engg. Conf., 1999. 3 & 376. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Deam,B. (1999) Rating seismic bracing elements analytically and by pseudo-dynamic test. Rotorua, New Zealand: Proc. 1999 Pacific Timber Engg. Conf., 1999. 3., 295.. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Deam,B. (1999) Rating seismic bracing elements for timber framed buildings. Rotorua, New Zealand: Proc. NZSEE Annual Technical Conference, 140--147. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • King, A.B. and Deam, B.L. (1998) A Rational Engineering Basis for Assessing Timber Framed Bracing Panels under Earthquake Attack. Auckland, New Zealand: Proceedings of the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference, 1998. 2, 949-955.. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • King, A.B. and Deam, B.L. (1998) Evaluation of the Structural Performance of Timber Framed Bracing Panels under Earthquake Attack. Lausanne-Montreux, Switzerland: Proceedings of the Fifth World Conference on Timber Engineering, 1998. 2, 18-25. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Deam,B. (1997) Seismic Ratings for Residential Timber Buildings. Study Report SR73. 70. (Report for External Body)
  • Beattie, G.J. and Deam, B.L. (1997) Sheathing Contributions to Wall Element Strength and Stiffness. SESOC Journal 10((1) June 1997): 20--25.. (Journal Article)
  • Deam, B.L. and Beattie, G.J. (1997) Sheathing Contributions to Wall Element Strength and Stiffness. Study Report SR 77. 47. (Report for External Body)