This seminar covers seismic design approaches, current building code theory, seismic design principles and behavior, and more.  The seminar will be based on provisions in IBC 2018 and ASCE 7-16, with a discussion of upcoming updates in ASCE 7-22. 

Seismology and Earthquake Actions

  • Earthquake characteristics
  • Effects of soil conditions
  • Western, central, and eastern U.S. seismicity

 

Structural Dynamics & Response

  • Ground motions and structural response
  • Response spectra
  • Damping
  • Modal superposition analysis

 

Seismic Design Philosophy​

  • Seismic design objectives
  • Inelastic response and ductility
  • Proportioning

 

U.S. Seismic Codes

  • History
  • Performance Objectives
  • Hazard Levels

 

ASCE 7 Seismic Design

  • Mapped spectral response
  • Design response spectrum
  • Seismic design category and design factors
  • Seismic force resisting systems
  • Estimating period
  • Structural irregularities
  • Equivalent lateral force procedure
  • Load combinations, overstrength, redundancy
  • Diaphragms and shear walls
  • Deflection limitations

 

Material-Specific Seismic Force Resisting Systems

  • International Building Code (IBC) provisions
  • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC 341) provisions
  • American Concrete Institute for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) provisions
  • American Concrete Institute for Masonry Structures (ACI 530) provisions

Pricing

  • Seismic Design of Buildings - Member - $180.00
  • Seismic Design of Buildings - Non-Member - $250.00

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