MBIE Seismic Work Programme Update

Presentation

When – 15th June 2023

Where – Building 902, Level 04, Seminar Room 402, University of Auckland New Market Campus. Access from Khyber Pass Road (refer campus map below).

Agenda –
17:30 pre-presentation refreshments
18:00 presentation

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Abstract

MBIE Building System Performance initiated the Seismic Work Programme in 2021. The work programme includes strands of work related to managing the seismic risk for existing and new buildings. This presentation will provide an update on various components of the Seismic Work Programme, including future planned updates to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines, development of the Technical Specification (TS) 1170.5, future efforts of the Seismic Risk Working Group, and ongoing development of Low Damage Design guidance.

Biography

Ken joined the University of Auckland in July 2014 after 11 years on faculty at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He served as the inaugural Director of Te Hiranga Rū QuakeCoRE: Centre for Earthquake Resilience, a New Zealand Government-funded Centre of Research Excellence. In November 2021, Ken started a new phase in his career through a multi-year secondment to the New Zealand Government to serve as the MBIE/EQC Chief Engineer (Building Resilience). Ken has served as a member of several international code committees and currently Chairs the Seismic Risk Working Group and the Joint Committee for Seismic Assessment of Existing Buildings.

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