Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings Prof. Jack Moehle Ed and Diane Wilson Presidential Professor of Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Abstract We live in a time when social, environmental, and economic factors in the Western United States favour the development of urban centres populated by high-rise buildings. The design of this new generation ... Read more
SESOC is excited to announce the launch of the Emerging Structural Engineers Network. Auckland will host the first launch event, followed by Christchurch and Wellington. The Auckland launch will be held on the 21st of February and features a panel of speakers who are leaders in the structural engineering industry. Whether it be technical challenges ... Read more
PRESENTATION: “The Collapse of the Morandi Bridge: Chronicle of a Death Foretold?” by Alessandro Palermo, University of Canterbury When – 5.30pm - Wednesday 6th March 2019 Where – Room: LgeChem / 301-G050 (Chemistry Building In Science Centre), University of Auckland. Opposite Engineering School. Access from Symonds or Princess Streets Agenda – 17:30 pre-presentation refreshments 18:00 ... Read more
SESOC Emerging Structural Engineers Network invite you to the above presentation being delivered in Auckland in April. Wednesday 3 April 2019 University of Auckland – Faculty of Science, 302-G20 Networking from 5.30pm, Presentation from 6pm followed by food and drinks Presented By Andrew Thompson – Technical Director at Holmes Consulting. Please RSVP This event will use ... Read more
PRESENTATION: “From Research to Practice: Implementation of FRP Anchor Research in Seismic Strengthening" by Professor Scott Smith and Ravi Kanitkar When – 5.30pm - Tuesday 16th April 2019 Where – Room: Eng 1401-401 (School of Engineering Building 401), University of Auckland. Access from Symonds Street (Refer attached City Campus Map) Agenda – 17:30 pre-presentation refreshments ... Read more
This seminar provides guidance on the simplified lateral mechanism analysis (SLaMA) of existing buildings. The seminar aims to clarify the conceptual basis of how the approach can be used to assist in establishing the %NBS of a building. Two worked examples will be reviewed during the seminar, making reference to relevant parts of the NZSEE ... Read more
This seminar provides guidance on the simplified lateral mechanism analysis (SLaMA) of existing buildings. The seminar aims to clarify the conceptual basis of how the approach can be used to assist in establishing the %NBS of a building. Two worked examples will be reviewed during the seminar, making reference to relevant parts of the NZSEE ... Read more
New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) are hosting the above presentation that may be of interest to you. Presented by Rafael Sierra Ballen, KiwiRail. Thursday, 2 May 2019 The University of Auckland Engineering Campus, Lecture Threatre 401.139 From a standing start, following the largest ever recorded earthquake in New Zealand, a highly committed collaborative team, assessed the ... Read more