Seminar on Building Performance in the Feb 2011 ChCh Earthquake

This seminar will be of interest to all who are involved in earthquake engineering or the process of recovery in Christchurch. The focus is on the performance of buildings in the Christchurch earthquakes, and most notably the earthquake of 22 February 2011, with special focus on the performance of residential timber framed construction, of unreinforced clay and concrete masonry, and on all forms of concrete buildings. The performance of steel buildings will also be discussed. The presenters will begin with details of the seismology and ground effects associated with the earthquake. Presentations will cover observations of building damage and insights into the features that caused this damage. Where appropriate, information from recent experimental research studies and recommendations for improved detailing and methods for remediation will be included.

Seminar Dates More information on these NZCS seminars supported by NZSEE, SESOC & NZTDS is available in the seminar brochure or contact us on 09 536 5410 or concrete@bluepacificevents.com

Allan Bluett
New Zealand Concrete Society
PO Box 12, Beachlands, Auckland 2147
Phone: +64 9 536 5410
Fax: +64 9 536 5442
Email: concrete@bluepacificevents.com