Tag Archive: Modelling

PRESENTATION: “Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings” by Jack Moehle, Ed & Diane Wilson, Professor of Structural Engineering, University of California

Presentation Video When – 5.30pm – Wednesday 20th February 2019 // Where – Building 301, Large Chemistry/301-G050 (Chemistry Building in Science Centre), University of Auckland. Opposite Engineering School (Refer City Campus Map below).   Agenda – 17:30 pre-presentation refreshments 18:00…
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PRESENTATION: “Designing Modern Stadiums and Arenas – Wind Loading and other Design Considerations” by Kevin Peddie; Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc (RWDI)

Presentation Video When – 5.30pm – Thursday 15th November 2018 // Where – Building 423, Conference Centre, Room: Conf Centre/423-342 (Next to School of Engineering), University of Auckland. Access from Symonds Street Agenda 17:30 pre-presentation refreshments 18:00 presentation Please register…
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ASG/Simuserv Seminar – Modelling and Simulation Methods for Structural Engineers

ASG/Simuserv Presentation - Modelling

When – 29 November 2017 //   Dr Amy Lovisa – Technical Presentation #1 1:00 – 1:40 pm Incorporating nonlinearities in a structural analysis Seismic assessment often requires significant simplification of a complex problem. Effects such as material yielding and…
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PRESENTATION – Friction Sliding Devices for Earthquake Resistant Buildings: Experimental Testing and Modelling

When – Wednesday 7th December 2016 // Abstract: To reduce the seismic demand, friction sliding devices installed in the structural system of buildings are a cost-efficient solution. Friction devices dissipate energy through the relative sliding developed between two solid interfaces….
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ASG PRESENTATION – Wind Related Issues and the Use of Supplementary Damping in Tall Buildings.

Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOdKg0Iw2E When – Thursday 1st September 2016 // Abstract: This presentation will give an overview of the wind related issues in the design of high rises and shaping optimization strategies and will also outline the importance of damping, both…
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PRESENTATION – “Modelling and Design of Tall RC Core Wall Buildings” by Prof. John Wallace

Presentation https://youtube.com/watch?v=OVjOkUU6En8 When – Wednesday 13th April 2016 // Abstract: Over the last fifteen years, use of alternative design approaches that use of nonlinear response history analyses (NLRHA) have become common in California. Consensus documents have been developed to help…
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