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Seismic Mitigation Part 5: Improving on Existing Construction & Mitigation of Seismic Forces

Level: Intermediate
Format: Text-based
CE Info: 1.75 HSW LU
Contact Info: Customer Service (customerservice@ncarb.org)

Description:

Ongoing research and experience from recent seismic events have added to the store of knowledge that allows architects to address problems in the design of new buildings. However, it is also essential to address problems in existing buildings that will behave predictably in a major seismic event. This course examines the factors that must be considered when retrofitting existing buildings. In addition, the course reviews seismic design strategies that can be used for mitigating earthquake forces on building structures. Particular attention is paid to the use of base isolation, damping systems, and aseismic design as tools for seismic mitigation. This course is the fifth in a series of six courses on seismic mitigation. Each part may be taken as an individual course. This 2021 edition is a substantial update of the original Seismic course first published in 2017.

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1.5-2.5 LU Series Planning Seismic

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