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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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PRESENTATION – “Steel Update: Standards and Compliance Guidelines” by Alistair Fussell SCNZ

Presentation When – Tuesday 10th May 2016 Abstract: Advances in knowledge and changes in structural steelwork procurement practices, particularly the advent of structural steelwork from low-cost countries, requires changes in the design, fabrication and erection standards to reflect these realities….
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PRESENTATION – “Modelling and Design of Tall RC Core Wall Buildings” by Prof. John Wallace

Presentation 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 guide…
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