PRESENTATION – “Seismic Design of Single-Storey Steel Buildings with Vertical Bracing and Steel Roof Deck Diaphragms” by Professor Robert Tremblay

When – Wednesday 7 March 2018 //

Where – University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland Conference Centre Lecture Theatre Room (423-342) //

Abstract:

Robert is presenting on the seismic design of single-storey steel buildings with vertical bracing and steel roof deck diaphragms. Different vertical bracing systems will be discussed including conventional X-braced frames, braces with ductile fuses and rocking braced frames. Seismic response and design of the roof diaphragm will also be covered. For each of these topics, he will be presenting research results (mainly from experimental programs) as well as Canadian design provisions.

Biography:

Robert Tremblay is Professor of Structural Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Earthquake Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal, Canada. He received his Bachelor (1978) and Master (1988) degrees from Université Laval and completed his Ph.D. in 1994 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Before undertaking his doctoral studies, Prof. Tremblay worked for 10 years in the industry. His current research work is mainly directed towards the seismic design and response of steel structures. He is a member of the Standing Committee on Earthquake Design for the National Building Code of Canada, the CSA-S16 Technical Committee on Steel Structures for Buildings, the CSA S6 Technical Sub-Committee on Seismic Design of Bridge Structures, the AISC Task Committee 9 on seismic design of steel structures and the AISC Adhoc Task Group on Non-Building Structures and Industrial Buildings.