Codes, Standards, and the Practicing Engineer: Seismic & Wind

Description

Join us for an informative session presented by the chairs of NCSEA's Seismic and Wind Code Advisory Subcommittees. This webinar will review feedback from practicing Structural Engineers on ASCE 7 and the IBC, and actions being taken to drive code and standard improvements. The session will highlight practical guidance for engineers, featuring resources to address seismic irregularities and tornado design using ASCE 7-22, along with answers to frequently asked questions on seismic and wind design.

Course will award 1.5 hour of continuing education
Diamond Review approved in all 50 states
This webinar will be available as a recording.

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Contributors

Seth Thomas, P.E., S.E.

Seth Thomas, P.E., S.E., works at KPFF Consulting Engineers and is a licensed structural engineer. Seth has been involved in code development his entire career and currently is a voting member of the tsunami, flood, seismic and main committees for the ASCE 7-28. Seth has been involved in multiple tsunami and performance based seismic design projects including OSU Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (first tsunami vertical evacuation projects in Oregon), Ocosta Middle School (first tsunami evacuation project in Washington), the Portland International Airport PDXNext Project, Multnomah County Central Courthouse (MCCCH), and the VA Portland Hospital Seismic Retrofit.
John O’Brien, P.E., S.E.

John O'Brien, P.E., S.E. is an Associate and Director of Engineering at PES Structural Engineers in Atlanta, GA with 20 years of structural design experience. He has extensive experience in the design of a wide range of commercial and industrial facilities in hurricane prone and tornado prone regions. In addition to designing new construction, John has led the investigation and repair design for numerous facilities damaged by hurricane and tornado events throughout the southeast and the Caribbean Islands. John serves as the Chair of NCSEA's Wind Engineering Committee and Chair of the ASCE 7 Chapter 29 Task Committee for Wind Loads on Other Structures and Building Appurtenances.

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Description

Contributors

Seth Thomas, P.E., S.E.

John O’Brien, P.E., S.E.