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
SESOC is excited to announce the Wellington launch of the Emerging Structural Engineers Network. This follows successful launch events held in Auckland and Christchurch. Tuesday 14 May 2019 Opus Presentation Room – Level 10, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington There will be an opportunity for networking with pizza and drinks from 5.30pm, the presentations will ... Read more
SESOC ESE Presents: Ductility demands for concrete members and detailing required to accommodate them In contrast to earlier editions, New Zealand Standards since the mid-2000s have required ductility demands and consequently required detailing to be checked based on local deformations of individual elements rather than on overall displacements of a complete structure. This presentation will: ... Read more
This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times Monday 19th October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 20th October, 4 - 5:30pm Thursday 22nd October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 27th October, 4 - 5:30pm Hamish McKenzie, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC ... Read more
This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times Monday 19th October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 20th October, 4 - 5:30pm Thursday 22nd October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 27th October, 4 - 5:30pm Hamish McKenzie, SESOC President will be providing an update of SESOC ... Read more
This year the annual Sesoc President’s Roadshow will be provided via a series of four webinars at the following times Monday 19th October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 20th October, 4 - 5:30pm Thursday 22nd October, 12:30 - 2pm Tuesday 27th October, 4 - 5:30pm Hamish McKenzie, SESOC President will be providing an update of ... Read more
SESOC Seminar Series Design for Durability & Demonstrating Compliance to the Clause B2 – Durability of the Building Code Over the years durability design guidance and standards have been published which assist designers with the material selection and durability design of common construction materials. For timber and concrete, and more recently structural steel, the Clause ... Read more
SESOC is pleased to invite you to attend Helen Trappitt’s presentation, The Aftermath of Disaster in Christchurch - Repairing, strengthening and creating new hope. Tuesday 18th May 6pm: University of Auckland - Faculty of Engineering, 1.401 Helen originally shared this presentation as keynote speaker at the virtual ASEC conference last year, and to an ... Read more
Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers SESOC is excited to host their first webinar on Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers. New Zealand’s net-zero-carbon legislation requires all industries to contribute to the carbon reduction journey and this is no different for the Construction and Structural Design industries. The Building and Construction sector currently accounts for around ... Read more
Join our SESOC President Michelle Grand and her co-speaker Gordon Hughes as they present the 10 Tips for Better Designs of Low-Rise Structures (aka Low-Rise Learnings) The seminar will provide ten tips for the better design of low- rise structures, with a focus on commercial buildings. Low- rise structures are one of the most common ... Read more