Seismic Code Compliance
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Agenda
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT (including a 30-min. break)
Earthquake Ground Motions and Building Response
- Single-degree and multi-degree of freedom systems
- Earthquake actions, ground motions and structural response
- Response spectra
- Time histories and RotDnn motions (NGA project)
Seismic Provisions of U.S. Building Codes
- International Building Code
- International Residential Code
- International Existing Building Code
- ASCE 7-22 Standard
- NEHRP seismic code reference document
- Approaches for new and existing buildings
- Performance-based procedures
Earthquake Resistance and Earthquake Performance
- Foundations
- Load path
- Stiffness and strength
- Regularity and redundancy
- Ductility and toughness
- Separation from adjacent buildings
- Different structure types and protective systems
Seismic Design Process
- Process overview
- Identification of site class
- Design response spectra
- Risk category
- Seismic design category
Seismic Hazard Evaluation
- General procedure: MCER and design response spectra
- Vertical response spectrum
- Site-specific procedure: probabilistic and deterministic analyses
- Site-specific vertical response spectrum
Site-Specific Ground motions including Bridges, LNG Tanks and High-rise Buildings
- ASCE 41-17
- AASHTO
- OBE and SSR ground motions
Webinar Instructions
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council
Pending
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved HalfMoon Education as a Preferred Provider of continuing education (No. 1232). Course approval is pending in the specialty area of Building.
Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Jorge F. Meneses, Ph.D. P.E. G.E. D.GE. F.ASCE
Principal Geotechnical Engineer at RMA Group, Inc.Dr. Jorge Meneses is principal geotechnical engineer with RMA Group. He was a member of the California Seismic Safety Commission appointed by Governor Brown and confirmed by State Senate (2017-2021). He is a reviewer of seismic ground motions for the seismic design of high rise buildings for the City of San Diego, part-time faculty at San Diego State University, Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), member of the Industry Advisory Board of the Department of Structural Engineering at University of California San Diego, member of the Board of Directors of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), President of the EERI San Diego Chapter, past member of the ASCE 7-16 Committee (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures); member of the ASCE 1 Committee (Geotechnical Analysis, Design, Construction, Inspection and Monitoring of Nuclear Safety-Related Structures); Honorary chair of the ASCE Geo-Institute San Diego Chapter; and member of the Academy of Geo-Professionals.
AIA Info
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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: Seismic Code Compliance
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course provides an analysis of earthquake ground motions, applicable building codes, structural resistance and performance, the seismic design process, hazard evaluation, and ground motions of bridges and high-rise buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the differences between single-degree and multi-degree of freedom systems and analyze earthquake actions, motions, and structural responses.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to locate, reference and comply with seismic provisions of U.S. building codes, including those found in the IBC, IRC, IEBC, ASCE 7-22 standard, and more.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain and engage in the seismic design process by identifying site class and determining risk category and seismic design category.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to adopt design strategies to increase strength, ductility and toughness, maintain separation from adjacent buildings, and utilize different protective systems depending on the structure type.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with structural design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/23/2026
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.