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INSTRUCTOR: J. G. (Greg) Soules, P.E., S.E, P.Eng., SECB, F.SEI, F.ASCE 

Course Length:  1 hour

Sponsored by ASCE Continuing Education and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI).

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Purpose and Background

Nonbuilding structures and their associated mechanical and electrical nonstructural components are used extensively in industrial facilities all over the world. Many of these industrial facilities are located in areas of high seismicity. Chapter 15 of ASCE 7-16 contains extensive requirements for the seismic design of nonbuilding structures. Additionally, nonbuilding structures in industrial facilities often house mechanical and electrical nonstructural components. Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-16 contains extensive requirements for the seismic design and anchorage of nonstructural components. Knowledge of the requirements and application of ASCE 7-16's Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 is essential for any structural engineer involved in the design of industrial structures and facilities.

Primary Discussion Topics

• The determination of the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
• The determination of seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
• The use of the new vertical seismic ground motion response spectrum in the design of nonbuilding structures
• The determination of seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
• The interrelation and overlap between Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-16
• Special considerations for the seismic design of tanks and vessels
• Examples of determining seismic forces on various nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components commonly found in industrial facilities

Learning Outcomes

• Determine the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components required for design
• Apply the new vertical seismic ground motions to nonbuilding structures
• Determine seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported on other structures
• Determine seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures

Webinar Benefits

• Learn how to determine the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
• Learn how to determine seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
• Learn how to determine seismic forces on nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
• Understand when the provisions of Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-16 apply and when they do not
• Learn how to properly apply the anchorage provisions for tanks and vessels
• Learn how to check the skirt of vertical vessels for buckling under I/R = 1 seismic loads
• Understand examples of determining seismic forces on nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components

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).

Intended Audience
 
Structural Engineers involved in the design of industrial structures and facilities will benefit from this webinar.

Webinar Outline

• Introduction
• Review of nonbuilding structure types and typical nonstructural components associated with nonbuilding structures
• How to determine the basic seismic parameters for the use in the design of nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
• How to determine the seismic forces from vertical ground motion for specific nonbuilding structures
• How to determine seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
• How to determine seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
• The interrelation and overlap between Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-16.
• Special considerations for the seismic design of tanks and vessels
• Examples of determining seismic forces on various nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components commonly found in industrial facilities

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

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 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

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