Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
L’Association Canadienne du Génie Parasismique et de la Sismologie

Webinar Archives

Archive of past Distinguished Webinar Series seminars. Some materials may be available to active members only.

  • The Metro Vancouver Seismic Microzonation Mapping Project (Dr. Sheri Molnar)

    Date: Jan 15, 2026 Abstract:Prediction of probabilistic earthquake ground motion inclusive of local site effects across Metro Vancouver is a multi-faceted challenge. The Metro Vancouver seismic microzonation mapping project is […]

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  • Seismic Performance of Cross-laminated Timber Shear Walls (Dr. Thomas Tannert)

    Date: Nov. 29, 2024 Abstract: Timber construction is pushing new boundaries, particularly in relation to multistorey construction. Because of the higher wind and seismic loads that have to be resisted, […]

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  • Lessons Learned from the February 6, 2023, Earthquakes in Türkiye (Group led by Dr. Murat Saatcioglu)

    Date: Oct. 30, 2024 Abstract: A M7.8 earthquake occurred in southeast Türkiye, 33 km south-east of Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2013 at 4:17 local time at a depth of 10 […]

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  • What Has Been Learned from the Türkiye Earthquakes? (Dr. Carlos Ventura)

    Date: Oct. 3, 2024 Abstract: On February 6th, 2023, two major earthquakes hit Türkiye, with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6, in districts of Kahramanmaraş city, at 04:17 and 13:24 local […]

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  • Seismic Design of High-Rise Concrete Buildings in Canada: A State-of-the-Art Review (Dr. Perry Adebar)

    Date: Jun. 5, 2024 Abstract:Shear walls have always been the SFRS of choice for high-rise concrete buildings in Canada. Early designs utilized highly compressed thin rectangular walls; however, the need […]

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  • Seismic Site Effects and Amplification in Canada – SHM6th (Dr. Roberto Olivera)

    Date: Apr. 3, 2024 Abstract This presentation will highlight the importance of site effects and will provide an overview of treatment of site amplification in ground motion models used the […]

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