• The Evolution of Performance-based Seismic Design of Bridges in Canada

    Zoom Webinar

    Abstract The seismic design of bridges in British Columbia has followed international evolving practices since the early 1980’s. Circa 1990, the Province of BC embarked on a bridge retrofit program including the Vancouver region’s nine major river and harbour crossings. These projects drew on local engineering skills plus technical expertise from internationally recognized experts in […]

  • 2025 Board of Directors Elections

    Voting period for the 2025 Board of Directors of Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology / L’Association Canadienne du Génie Parasismique et de la Sismologie. Click HERE for the list of candidates, their bios, voting instructions and to cast your ballot.

  • 2025 CAEES-ACGPS AGM

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    Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology / L’Association Canadienne du Génie Parasismique et de la Sismologie for 2025.  

  • John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade: A Robust Seepage Barrier for Cascadia Megathrust Resilience

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    Abstract The John Hart Dam, constructed in the late 1940s on Vancouver Island, required upgrades to address seismic vulnerabilities and ensure resilience against a potential magnitude M9 mega earthquake originating from the nearby Cascadia Subduction Zone. The Middle Earthfill Dam (MED), one of three earthfill structures at the site, was determined to be at risk […]

  • Overview of NRC’s Newly Released Seismic Evaluation Guidelines (SEG) for Existing Buildings in Canada

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    Abstract Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing severe casualties and significant economic losses. For building owners, assessing and mitigating seismic risks in existing buildings poses both technical and economic challenges. In Canada, there has long been a need for nationwide technical guidelines for seismic evaluation and upgrading. The National Research […]

  • Overview of NRC’s Newly Released Seismic Upgrading Guidelines (SUG) for Existing Buildings in Canada

    Zoom Webinar

    Abstract Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing severe casualties and significant economic losses. For building owners, assessing and mitigating seismic risks in existing buildings poses both technical and economic challenges. In Canada, there has long been a need for nationwide technical guidelines for seismic evaluation and upgrading. The National Research […]

  • Application of NRC’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 Seismic Evaluation & Deficiency-Based Upgrading Procedures to an Existing Canadian Building

    Zoom Webinar

    Abstract Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing severe casualties and significant economic losses. For building owners, assessing and mitigating seismic risks in existing buildings poses both technical and economic challenges. In Canada, there has long been a need for nationwide technical guidelines for seismic evaluation and upgrading. The National Research […]

  • Use of NRC’s Newly Released Seismic Evaluation and Upgrading Guidelines

    UBC Robson Square, Room C400 800 Robson St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Workshop Overview Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of causing severe casualties and significant economic losses. For building owners, assessing and mitigating seismic risks in existing buildings poses both technical and economic challenges. In Canada, there has long been a need for nationwide technical guidelines for seismic evaluation and upgrading. The National […]

  • Risk-informed, performance-based design of seismic isolation systems for nuclear energy facilities

    UBC Ceme 1204 – 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    This webinar is a hybrid presentation. Online attendees should pre-register to receive the Zoom Webinar Link. In-person attendees are welcome to attend at UBC CEME 1204 without registration. Venue:    Online attendees: Zoom Webinar In-person attendees: UBC CEME 1204 – 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver BC.  V6T 1Z4 Cost:    Online attendees: Free for members, $30 […]