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Category: Webinar Archive
The Metro Vancouver Seismic Microzonation Mapping Project (Dr. Sheri Molnar)
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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 […]
Seismic Performance of Cross-laminated Timber Shear Walls (Dr. Thomas Tannert)
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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, […]
Lessons Learned from the February 6, 2023, Earthquakes in Türkiye (Group led by Dr. Murat Saatcioglu)
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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 […]
What Has Been Learned from the Türkiye Earthquakes? (Dr. Carlos Ventura)
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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 […]
Seismic Design of High-Rise Concrete Buildings in Canada: A State-of-the-Art Review (Dr. Perry Adebar)
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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 […]
Seismic Site Effects and Amplification in Canada – SHM6th (Dr. Roberto Olivera)
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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 […]
Earthquakes and Earthquake Monitoring across Canada: Past, Present and Future (Dr. John Cassidy)
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Date: Jan. 24, 2024 Abstract More than 5000 earthquakes are recorded across Canada each year. Most are small and only a few dozen are felt each year – but large […]