Seminar

This seminar is an introductory seminar to seismic analysis of building structures. The emphasis of this seminar is on the practical aspects of the use of dynamic analysis for evaluating the seismic response of buildings. The seminar provides an overview on the effective use and implementation of dynamic analysis of structural systems. The seminar is developed in response to the need for structural engineers to better understand how to use dynamic analysis for the design of buildings in accordance with the BCBC 2006.

The topics to be covered during the seminar are:

1) Review of basic concepts of structural dynamics;
2) Response spectrum and ductility concepts;
3) Basics of soil-structure interaction including piled and rocking foundations.

Speakers

Dr. Mahmoud Rezai, P.Eng., Struct.Eng.

Mahmoud Rezai is a Structural Engineer specializing in seismic analysis/design/rehabilitation of structures. He has over 10 years of industry experience, and has authored more than 50 papers and reports on seismic behaviour/response of structural systems.  He is currently a principal at EQ-Tec Engineering and a registered professional engineer in British Columbia and California.

Carlos Ventura is a Civil Engineer with specializations in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.  He has been a faculty member of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada since 1992. He is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia, California and Guatemala. 

He is currently the Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility (EERF) at UBC, and is the author of more than 200 papers and reports on earthquake engineering, structural dynamics and modal testing.  He is a member of several national and international professional societies and advisory committees.  

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