Agenda

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm HDT


Agenda:
Presented by James Bantis, Ph.D., M.S.

Seismology

  • Earthquake measures
  • Earthquake ground motion
  • Earthquake characteristics
  • Earthquake ground motion measures

Seismic Hazard Analysis

  • Earthquake magnitude and frequency models
  • Earthquake forecast models
  • Source modeling and source to site models
  • Quantifying the seismic hazard
  • Uniform hazard spectra
  • ASCE 7 design spectra

Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

  • Structural dynamics and equations of motion
  • Earthquake response history analysis of SDOF structures
  • Earthquake resistant design of elastic SDOF structures
  • Seismic analysis of MDOF structures
  • ASCE 7 equivalent lateral force procedure
  • Modal response spectrum analysis
  • Modal response history analysis

Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering

  • Introduction to performance-based earthquake engineering
  • Seismic hazard, intensity measures, and ground motion selection
  • Prediction of seismic demands and engineering demand parameters
  • Collapse assessment of structures
  • Damage estimation of structures
  • Loss estimation of structures
  • Regional performance-based seismic risk assessment

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 Hour Learning Opportunity

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to offer a 7.0-hour learning opportunity for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Hawaii.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

James Bantis, Ph.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Dr. Bantis is in his first year as an Assistant Professor in Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He specializes in structural engineering, earthquake engineering, seismic hazard and risk analysis, performance-based design, seismology, and regional seismic risk analyses. Dr. Bantis has published research in leading seismology and earthquake engineering journals and has presented his research at many conferences over the last five years. He teaches undergraduate and graduate structural engineering courses as well as a new course on seismic hazard and performance-based earthquake engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Prior to joining the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dr. Bantis obtained his Ph.D. and M.S. at Stanford University in structural engineering where he also worked as a graduate research assistant, lecturer, and teaching assistant. Prior to studying and working at Stanford University, he obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering at The Cooper Union. Dr. Bantis also has three years of industry experience working as a site/civil, structural, and geotechnical engineer at Lagan Engineering and Environmental Services and Skanska in New York City. He is a member of EERI, ASCE, and SEAONC.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Hawaii Seismic Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This seven-hour course examines earthquake actions and the structural dynamics and response of buildings. The course discusses the modern philosophy of performance-based earthquake engineering, seismic hazard analysis, and ASCE 7 seismic design provisions.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to describe earthquake characteristics, ground motion, and earthquake ground motion measures.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to perform seismic hazard analysis using earthquake magnitude and frequency models, source modeling, uniform hazard spectra, and ASCE 7 design spectra.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to examine structural dynamics and apply seismic analysis methods for SDOF and MDOF structures, including equivalent lateral force and modal procedures.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to evaluate performance-based earthquake engineering methods for seismic demand prediction, collapse assessment, and damage and loss estimation.

LUs: 7.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  04/30/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.