The Most Common Errors in Seismic Design & How to Avoid Them

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Description

The presentation will identify the most common errors that structural engineers make when performing seismic design and calculations. The presentation will then demonstrate the proper application of Codes and Standards so as to avoid errors and misapplications. The presentation will be based upon IBC 2012, ASCE 7-10, AISC 360-10, AISC 341-10, ACI 318-11 (including Chapter 21 and Appendix D) and other Standards. Topics related to common errors will include:

Seismic Design Category, Importance Factor, Load Path, R Factor, Irregularities, Overstrength, Redundancy, Vertical Seismic Effect, Allowable Stress Design, Orthogonal Effects, Effective Seismic Weight, Distribution of Base Shear Over Height, Modal Response Spectrum Analysis, Accidental Torsion, Drift, Diaphragms, Non-Structural Components, as well as other items.

Contributors

Tom Heausler, P.E.,S.E.

Thomas F. Heausler, P.E., S.E., has over 40 years experience in structural engineering, is licensed in 27 States, and serves as an independent structural engineer, engaged by engineering firms, for mentoring, senior review, and seismic code interpretations and guidance. Mr. Heausler serves as Past-Chair of the NCSEA Seismic Code Advisory Committee and has been a voting member of ASCE 7 Seismic Committee since 2006. Mr. Heausler has taught Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Missouri Kansas City and he holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from Tulane University. He has performed as a grader for the NCEES National Structural Engineering 16 hour exam. Mr. Heausler has frequently presented at national and regional conferences and has authored articles for Structure Magazine.

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Contributors

Tom Heausler, P.E.,S.E.