Procedures for Seismic Assessment following the NZSEE Technical Guidelines for Engineering Assessments, including the Initial Evaluation Procedure and Initial Seismic Assessment Reports
This course, "Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings," provides essential knowledge for structural engineers, from recent graduates to experienced professionals, on evaluating and strengthening existing structures against seismic activity. Focusing on the technical guidelines established by the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE), the course delves into the intricacies of seismic assessment, differentiating between Initial Seismic Assessments (ISAs) and Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSAs).
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to confidently perform seismic assessments, interpret results, and propose effective strengthening solutions for existing buildings, ensuring compliance and enhancing public safety.
2 activities • 1 videos • duration: 1h 23m
Dr Andrew Crowley BEng (Hons) PhD CEng MICE CMEngNZ IntPE(NZ) APEC CPEng
With over 39 years’ experience in the industry, Andrew brought a very broad skill set to New Zealand. His recent work here has primarily involved Construction Monitoring of multi-storey precast concrete apartment blocks, the design of new buildings, as well as the inspection and appraisal of existing buildings (including seismic assessments). He also managed structural projects from concept to completion, looking after progress, quality, client satisfaction and coordination of all those involved. As a Chartered Civil Engineer, Andrew has held numerous senior and executive-level positions across the UK and NZ. His extensive commercial experience includes the design and construction of steel, concrete, composite, timber and masonry structures on new build and refurbishment projects, ranging from the small and traditional to the large and innovative. His work covers the residential, commercial, retail, leisure, medical and defence sectors, with designs in line with British, European, US and New Zealand standards.
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It was awesome!
Very good, quite a lot of information, perhaps a little more structural than geotechnical, but I liked it.
good match for me
