Post-conference workshop - Conference Postponed -

THURSDAY 23 JULY
EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND FLOOR VIBRATIONS

This workshop aims to cover fundamentals of structural dynamics and applications in design for earthquakes and floor vibrations. It introduces the principles of dynamics and simplification of structures into single and multi-degree of freedom systems and their response to excitation which form the basis of many design codes

The section on earthquake engineering provides an introduction to plate tectonics, earthquake design philosophy and typical damage types from past earthquakes. The different methods for calculating earthquake actions will be discussed with specific focus on the force based approach which is used in various design standards around the world. Key design factors such as soil amplification, structural ductility and detailing will be covered with a specific focus on concrete structures. Finally, the displacement based method as an alternative to the force based approach for earthquake design and analysis will be introduced

The section on floor vibrations focuses on human induced vibrations especially walking. Explanations of design assumptions and acceptance criteria will be provided. Considerations for prediction of maximum floor vibration will be highlighted to show the limitations and features of various tools. Rectification measures for in-service problematic floors will be covered including the use of passive floor dampers. Specific requirements for sensitive floors such as for hospitals and labs will be highlighted


SESSIONS

Structural dynamics Single degree and multi degree of freedom systems; Earthquake excitation and response including response spectra; Periodic and impulsive dynamic excitation and response.

Introduction to earthquakes Inter-plate and intra-plate earthquakes; Earthquake scales, hazard maps, soil effects; Building response and damage from past earthquakes.

Earthquake design Earthquake Loading Standards and Force based design; Static force method including hazard, site, building type and ductility; Displacement based design including capacity design method.

Floor vibrations Footfall excitation; Design guidelines and acceptance criteria; Analysis considerations; Rectification methods; Sensitive floors

Professor Emad Gad
PhD
Professor and Dean, School of Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Professor John Wilson
PhD
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia


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