On-Demand Webinar

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This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and ASCE Continuing Education

Instructor:  Brian Kehoe, P.E., S.E. F.ASCE

Course Length: 1.5 Hours

Purpose and Background

To assess a building's seismic vulnerability, local jurisdictions or building owners may require an engineer to perform an assessment of the building to identify need for seismic strengthening. ASCE 41-13 provides a three-tier methodology for evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings, which updates the seismic evaluation procedures previously located in ASCE 31-03. This webinar describes the Tier 1 seismic screening phase of the ASCE 41-13 standard on seismic evaluation of existing buildings. Also covered are the requirements for level of seismicity and the building's performance level. The standard defines a methodology that can be applied to buildings in all seismic zones, with varying requirements depending on the level of seismicity.

Primary Discussion Topics

  • Determination of seismic hazard
  • Characterization of buildings into common building types
  • Differences between ASCE 31-03 and ASCE 41-13 Tier 1 evaluation procedures
  • Use of the Tier 1 checklists

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the seismic hazard for use with the Tier 1 seismic evaluation
  • Characterize buildings by one or more of the common building types
  • Identify the steps required to determine whether a building can be classified as a benchmark building
  • Select and complete the appropriate building and nonstructural checklists

Webinar Benefits

  • Find out the latest methodology for seismic assessment of existing buildings
  • Determine critical building characteristics that affect seismic performance
  • Learn new methods for conducting a seismic screening of an existing building
  • Determine the seismic hazards and performance levels to be used for evaluating existing building
  • Learn how to evaluate the seismic performance of nonstructural elements
  • Avoid unnecessary detailed seismic evaluations by focusing on critical seismic details
  • Avoid costly retrofits and strengthening for seismically adequate buildings

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Intended Audience

  • Civil and Structural engineers with an emphasis on existing buildings
  • Building officials
  • Building managers
  • Architects
  • Federal and State agencies
  • Building materials testing specialists

Webinar Outline

  • Introduction to seismic evaluation
  • Seismic performance levels
  • Determination of seismic hazard
  • Characterization of building types
  • Material testing and analysis requirements
  • Benchmark building procedures
  • Selection and use of structural and nonstructural checklists
  • Evaluate the results and need for further action
  • Conclusion

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]