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INSTRUCTOR: 
Peter W. Somers, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

This course will provide a summary of the updates to the Tier 1 seismic evaluation and Tier 2 seismic evaluation and retrofit procedures as well as the Benchmark Building provisions in ASCE/SEI 41-23. Used by engineers throughout the country for the evaluation and retrofit of relatively small and straightforward structures, these procedures have been updated to include clarifications and additions to the Tier 1 checklist statements and an expanded set of Tier 2 retrofit provisions. The Benchmark Building provision updates include better tracking with Risk Category and new provisions related to increased seismic hazards. The session will include some simple examples illustrating the updates.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply ASCE/SEI 41-23 updates to seismic evaluations and retrofits
• Explain the intent of the Benchmark Building provisions
• Explain the intent of seismic retrofits using Tier 2

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

Practicing structural engineers of all levels and building officials reviewing seismic evaluation and retrofit projects.

Outline

• Introduction and Background
• Benchmark Building Provisions
• Tier 1 Checklists
• Tier 2 Retrofit Provisions

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth .1 CEU / 1 PDH. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]