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Precast and Post-tensioned Prestressed Concrete
Monday 26 February 2007 at Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland
A one-off afternoon seminar to review aspects of the design and construction of pre-stressed concrete structures in New Zealand, and to celebrate the current knowledge within the industry with Esli Forrest, one of its early pioneers. Topics and speakers as follows:
- The New Zealand Prestressed Concrete Industry - History and Construction Techniques/Difficulties : Mr Len McSaveney, Golden Bay Cement
- Design and Construction of Post-tensioned Floor Systems : Mr Brad Hannan, VSL
- Design of Floor Diaphragms using Pre-stressed Units : Prof. Richard Fenwick
- Design and Construction of Prestressed Concrete Bridges : Mr Ian Billings, Beca
- The PRESSS System : Prof. Nigel Priestley
Presentation and speaker details (44K PDF)
Registration
Early registration is recommended as there has been active interest in this topical seminar.
SESOC Member: $ 80.00 (inc. GST)
Non-members: $100.00(incl GST)Register online with IPENZ or phone Josie at IPENZ on 04 474 8982
2006Course on Advanced Concrete Theory
Civil 715, Advanced Concrete Theory is a postgraduate level course being offered in the second half of 2006 by the University of Auckland in conjunction with Golden Bay Cement and Pacific Steel.
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The course aims to combine theoretical aspects of the design of reinforced concrete with more practical aspects, and is designed to appeal not only to students, but also to recent graduates and engineers looking to learn about advanced topics relating to structural concrete. A strong emphasis will be placed on "cutting edge" aspects of concrete construction including advanced techniques developed in the last decade for reduction of damage to buildings during seismic events. In order to best communicate the potential of these new technologies a number of expert guest lecturers will present throughout the course.
The course will run in the Second semester of 2006 (July 19 - October 17) and consist of 12 three hour lectures on Tuesdays 5:00-8:00 pm. The timing of the course has been arranged to make attendance by those from outside the University of Auckland as convenient as possible.
Topics to be covered in the course include the following:Interested parties should contact Nicholas Brooke (nicholas.brooke@auckland.ac.nz, ph. 373 7599 ext. 86753) for more information and enrolment details.
- Prestressed concrete mechanics, applications and problems
- Design of unbonded post-tensioned systems, including walls and frames
- Precast concrete
- Tilt-up construction
- Moment-curvature relationships and the concept of ductility
- The use of advanced materials in structural concrete such as fibre reinforcement, self compacting concrete and lightweight concrete
- Durability of concrete
- Architectural opportunities for concrete
Management Calendar
February 7 Tue
Late Feb
Executive Committee Meeting
EQ Eng Seminar
March 7 Tue
Executive Committee Meeting
April
4 Tue
7 Fri21 Fri
Executive Committee Meeting
Management Committee Meeting #1(organise call for members of committee)Target mailout of Newsletter #1
May Early May
12 Fri
16 Tue
Target Mailout of Journal #1
Notify AGM and Call for Nomination
Executive Committee Meeting
June 7 Wed
23 Fri27 Tue
Management Committee Meeting # 2 + AGM (Election of Management Committee)
(Date with speakerto be confirmed)
Target mailout of Newsletter #2
Target mailout of Newsletter #1
July
Spare! August 1 Tue
4 Fri18 Mon
Exeutive Committee Meeting
Management Committee Meeting #3
Target mailout of Newsletter #3
September 5 Tue
TBCExecutive Committee Meeting
Brief account of SESOC activities for IPENZ annual reportOctober 10 Tue Exec Committee Meeting November Early Nov
7 Tue
10 Fri
24 FriTarget mailout of Journal #2
Executive Committee Meeting
Management Committee Meeting #4
Target Mailout Newsletter #4.December 5 Tue Executive Committee Meeting
Past Events
Earthquake Engineering Seminar 2006
Introduction
This one day course will expose participants to aspects of earthquake engineering relevant to modern day civil engineering professional practice in New Zealand. The subject matter will contain recent developments for structural designers and civil engineers and will benefit those practitioners interested in either up-skilling or engaging in a refresher course. The emphasis will be on the application of earthquake engineering principles to structural and civil engineering practice.
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2005
AS/NZS 1170 Seminar Series
6 seminars will be given around New Zealand giving you an overview of the new loading Standard NZS 1170.5, which together with the joint AS/NZS 1170 parts supersedes NZS 4203:1992. The presenters are Andrew King from GNS, Rob Jury from Beca and Grame McVerry from GNS.
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Dates are:
15 June - Christchurch
16 June - Nelson
17 June - Wellington
22 June - Taupo
23 June - Nth Auckland
24 June - Sth Auckland
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Full details and registration information is available in this PDF file (406Kb)
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HERA Steel Structures Seminars 2005
The 2005 seminar series was held in Auckland, Taupo, Wellington and Christchurch during May, covering:
Seismic Design DevelopmentsCoatings Selection
Option Evaluation
Steelwork Case Studies
Details are in the attached brochure (PDF, 400K).
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IPENZ Convention - 18 March
A special Structural session was held on the Friday (18th March) at the IPENZ Convention. The Session calendar is shown below. Invited speakers discussed the latest concepts in :
- The design of slender precast concrete panel structures
- The design of concrete diaphragms Seismic issues in steel design
- The consequences of changes in the timber code
- and many other topicsSpecial Structural Session
Building and Construction
Emerging Technologies
9.00-9.30
Major New Concepts in Sesimic Design using 1170.5 (Andrew King)
9.30-10.00
Design Guide for Low Axial Load Slender Precast Concrete Panel Structures(Graeme Beattie)
10.00-10.30
Background to the Verification of Timber Properties Standard NZS 3622 and Revised
NZS3603 Timber Grades (Richard Hunt - Mark Batchelar)
10.30-11.00
Morning Tea
Building and Construction
Emerging Technologies
11:00-11:30
Sponsor 5min
Sponsor 5min
Ethics (M. Isdale)
Ethics
11.30-12.00
Advances in Structural Steel Design and Research (Charles Clifton)
12.00-1:00
Lunch
Building and Construction
Engineering Materials
1:00-1:30
Seismic Issues for Suspended Floors (Des Bull)
1.30-2.00
New Developments in NZS3101(Dene Cook)
2.00-2.30
Professional Practice in a Changing Industry (Dale Turkington)
2.30-3.15
Panel Discussion "The Professional Engineers Role under the new Building Code" - (P Smith, D Turkington, B Brown, D Hopkins)
Panel Discussion
3.15
Afternoon Tea
4.00
Closing
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2004
Ground Anchor Worshop - November 2004
A one day workshop co-sponsored by Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand, New Zealand Geotechnical Society, and Structural Engineering Society.
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Dates and locations are: Auckland 9 November, Wellington 10 November, Christchurch 11 November
NOTE: Registration closes one week before the start of the course in each location
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This workshop is designed for geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and local and roading authority personnel involved in the investigation, design, supervision and construction of structures incorporating pre-stressed ground anchors. The workshop will present a comprehensive overview of the application and use of ground anchors together with detailed design and specification procedures.
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The course will cover
Overview of Applications
Materials and Methods of Construction
Local Construction Issues and Experience
Design of Anchored Retaining Walls
Case Studies.
Presenters
John P. Turner, PhD, PE . Dr. Turner is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at the University of Wyoming.
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Kevin J McManus, PhD . Dr McManus is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury where he teaches courses on geotechnical engineering.
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Paul Wymer, BE(Hons), NZCE (Civil) M.IPENZ . Paul Wymer is Managing Director of Construction Techniques Group Ltd (Contech) and has extensive local experience with the application and installation of ground anchors within New Zealand.
Cost: One Day
$210 incl GST IPENZ, NZGS, and SESOC members
$275 incl GST Non members
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2003 >> Paulay and Park Symposium
Friday 11 July 2003 in Christchurch:
The year 2003 marks the celebration of significant birthdays for two of New Zealand's most internationally renowned earthquake engineers. Tom Paulay turns 80 and Bob Park will be 70. A special symposium and gala function will be held to recognize their achievements.For many decades, Tom Paulay and Bob Park have been at the forefront of international developments in earthquake engineering. Their team at the University of Canterbury, including Nigel Priestley and many others over the years, has led to major advances in the design of reinforced concrete structures around the world.
This occasion will comprise three separate elements:
- A one-day technical symposium Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures where state-of-the-art presentations will be given by internationally recognized graduates from the University of Canterbury programme.
- A gala birthday dinner on the evening of 11 July to celebrate birthdays in grand style.
- An informal morning tea on Saturday 12 July followed by guided tours of the Civil Engineering laboratories at the University of Canterbury.
The symposium and functions are being hosted by Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury, with organisational assistance being provided by New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, New Zealand Concrete Society and SESOC.
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2002
Seminar Series - Retaining Walls and Foundations
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2001
Australasian Structural Engineering Conference - 2001
Abstracts of papers presented at the conferece by SESOC members available for reading on-line.Seismic Assessment and Concept Retrofit Design of the Shell Gully Overbridge (read on...)
The Influence of Loading History on the Seismic Performance of Concrete Structures (read on...)
Composite Down-Stand Steel Beam Behaviour with a Profiled Deep-Deck Slab (read on...)
Cyclic Fracture Limit States in Seismic Resisting Steelwork Structures (read on...)
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