Agenda
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Jorge Meneses, PhD, PE, GE, BC.GE, F.ASCE
Earthquake Ground Motions and Building Response
- Single-degree and multi-degree of freedom systems
- Earthquake actions, ground motions and structural response
- Response spectra
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
Performance Objectives and Seismic Hazards (ASCE 41-23)
- General and site-specific procedures
- BSE-2N and BSE-1N seismic hazard levels
- BSE-2E and BSE-1E seismic hazard levels
Evaluation and Retrofit Requirements (ASCE 41-23)
- As-built information
- Common building types
- Benchmark buildings
- Evaluation and retrofit procedures
Foundations, Subsurface Soil and Geological Site Hazards (ASCE 41-23)
- Site characterization
- Mitigation of seismic-geologic site hazards
- Shallow and deep foundations
Soil-structure Interaction Effects (ASCE 41-23)
- Seismic earth pressure
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 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 License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 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:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Jorge F. Meneses, PhD, PE, GE, BC.GE, F.ASCE
Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer with Worley ConsultingDr. Meneses 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 in the Graduate School of Civil Engineering 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, past member of the Board of Directors of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), and past president of the EERI San Diego Chapter. Dr. Meneses is also a past member of the ASCE 7-16 Committee (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures) and current member of the ASCE 7-28 Committee, 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
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: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings under ASCE 41-23: Seismic Performance and Ground Motions
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course explores seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41-23, focusing on seismic performance, ground motions, and structural response. The course will examine earthquake ground motions, structural behavior, and the principles of earthquake-resistant design. The course also covers seismic hazard levels, retrofit requirements, and soil-structure interaction effects.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to analyze earthquake ground motions, response spectra, and their effects on building structures.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to discuss seismic design principles, including load path continuity, stiffness, ductility, and separation from adjacent structures.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to utilize ASCE 41-23 seismic hazard levels and performance objectives for evaluating and retrofitting existing buildings.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to assess foundation behavior, site characteristics, and soil-structure interaction effects to mitigate seismic risks.
LUs: 6.5
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/12/2028
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.
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