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INSTRUCTOR:  Praveen K. Malhotra, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

This course will discuss site-specific seismic ground motions for:

• Design of buildings and other structures as per ASCE 7
• Evaluation and retrofit of buildings as per ASCE 41
• Design of LNG tanks as per API 620 and ACI 376
• Design of bridges as per AASHTO and Caltrans requirements
• Design of tall buildings as per PEER guidelines

During the course, a real-life example will be solved in a step-by-step manner so the attendees can learn by reproducing the results and asking questions. Discussions are encouraged during the course. A soft copy of the entire class notes will be provided before the webinar.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

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

• Explain the basis of current requirements in ASCE 7, ASCE 41, API 620, ACI 376, AASHTO and Caltrans
• Interpret ASCE 7, ASCE 41, API 620, ACI 376, AASHTO and Caltrans requirements for site-specific seismic ground motions
• Avoid commonly made mistakes in generating the site-specific ground motions
• Obtain clarifications regarding design ground motions
• Utilize various resources by the USGS and ASCE

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through in-class discussion and a short post- test assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

Engineers involved in geotechnical, structural, civil, architecture, seismology, geology, risk management, building department, regulation, construction, insurance, education

Outline

DAY 1

• Response spectrum of ground motion
• Geometric-mean and maximum-horizontal response spectrum
• Risk-targeted response spectrum
• Deterministic response spectrum
• MCER and design response spectra
• Site-specific ground motion histories
• MCER and design response spectra for various values of damping

DAY 2

• BSE-2N, BSE-1N, BSE-2E and BSE-1E ground motions as per ASCE 41
• OBE and SSE ground motions as per API 620 and ACI 376
• Design ground motions as per AASHTO and Caltrans requirements
• Service level design ground motions for tall buildings

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

This course is worth .8 CEUs/8 PDHs. 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.