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SUMMARY:Environmental Seismology: Earth’s Surface and Subsurface Hazards\, Dynamics and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Researchers are turning increasingly to multidisciplinary studies to better understand a variety of planetary processes\, with seismology at the forefront of providing new tools and vital insights in this endeavor. \nThis 2025 topical meeting from SSA invites studies of seismic and acoustical phenomena\, as well as presentation of data processing and analysis methods\, relative to glacier and groundwater dynamics\, fluvial processes\, cyclones\, landsliding\, erosion\, ocean acoustics and more. Researchers outside of seismology are also encouraged to submit their contributions.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/environmental-seismology-earths-surface-and-subsurface-hazards-dynamics-and-resources/
LOCATION:Denver\, CO
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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SUMMARY:John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade: A Robust Seepage Barrier for Cascadia Megathrust Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe 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 of flow slide failure or significant displacements due to liquefiable and strain-softening foundation soils. Many conventional ground improvement techniques were unsuitable due to environmental sensitivities\, constructability challenges\, and dam safety concerns\, especially given the need to avoid reservoir drawdown and cofferdam installation. To overcome these limitations\, a range of solutions—from straightforward to moderately complex—were implemented to rehabilitate the various structures. These included an upstream buttress berm with dredging and replacement under full reservoir conditions\, unloading by excavation\, and a downstream toe berm reinforced with steel pinning piles. A key element was the construction of a new Plastic Concrete Cutoff Wall (PCCW) to replace the vulnerable slurry trench cutoff wall\, providing a robust and seismically resilient seepage barrier. The PCCW was embedded into bedrock or silt and constructed with a suitable mix to ensure durability and reliability. The presentation will outline the overall upgrade strategy and focus on the PCCW’s design and construction\, highlighting key challenges and performance verification. The seismic upgrade of the dam is ongoing\, with the PCCW completed in early 2024. (https://majorprojects.ca) \nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nThava Thavaraj\, Ph.D.\, P.Eng. \nSenior Geotechnical Engineer/Principal\nKlohn Crippen Berger\ntthavaraj@klohn.com \nCAEES-ACGPS Secretary \n 
URL:https://caees.ca/event/john-hart-dam-seismic-upgrade-a-robust-seepage-barrier-for-cascadia-megathrust-resilience/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Association Event
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CREATED:20250705T051856Z
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SUMMARY:SCEC (Statewide California Earthquake Center) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Statewide California Earthquake Center (SCEC) is a collaborative research and education hub that brings together experts across geoscience and related fields to advance our understanding of earthquake processes and apply that knowledge to reduce their impacts on society in California and beyond. \nEach year\, the SCEC Annual Meeting convenes a global community involved in earthquake-related research\, education\, and outreach. The meeting showcases SCEC-funded research and projects\, fostering collaboration among scientists\, stakeholders\, and sponsors. Early career scientists and students comprise over 40% of attendees. Featured speakers are researchers from both within and outside SCEC whose work challenges and inspires future SCEC directions. \nThe SCEC Annual Meeting will be held in Palm Springs from September 7-10\, 2025. The program features plenary sessions with invited talks\, moderated discussions\, focusing on key science questions about the San Andreas Fault System to advance earthquake science and hazard analysis for earthquake preparedness and societal resilience. The community is invited to showcase their work through poster presentations at the annual meeting. Together we will review progress from the annual SCEC Collaboration Plan and shape future priorities for the Center.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/scec-statewide-california-earthquake-center-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T193000
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SUMMARY:Geospatial Technology: Saving the World's Past\, Present\, and Future from Natural Hazards
DESCRIPTION:EERI-BC is pleased to announce that Michael Olsen (M.EERI 2004) is the recipient of the 2024 EERI Distinguished Lecture Award in recognition of his pioneering work applying geomatics to identify spatial geologic seismic hazards as well as risks to distributed systems. \nThe task of maintaining resilient infrastructure against the onslaught of natural hazards often feels elusive and unattainable. Recent advances in technology offer promising solutions and opportunities towards this goal; however\, the effective adoption and utilization of those technologies operates at a much slower pace given the societal realities of budget limitations\, workforce shortages\, polarization of priorities\, disillusionment from past failures\, and resistance to change. In day to day operations\, efforts by engineers\, planners\, and decision makers often are stymied due to a lack of accessible\, trustworthy\, and current information related to infrastructure conditions. These problems are exacerbated in emergency situations where infrastructure systems and people are pushed to extreme limits.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/geospatial-technology-saving-the-worlds-past-present-and-future-from-natural-hazards/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, Room C400\, 800 Robson St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T163000
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SUMMARY:Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering  Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The course provides participants with a basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in geotechnical earthquake engineering\, including the key issues related to dynamic soil properties\, local site effects and seismic site response analysis\, soil liquefaction during earthquakes and the related assessments\, seismic slope stability\, basics of seismic soil-structure interaction\, and seismic design of retaining structures. \nThe background information needed to understand the fundamentals and relevant concepts will be introduced. Supplementary resources\, including reports and papers\, will also be provided in various parts of the course. Relevant practical exercises will be given at the end of selected modules. Consequently\, the course is relevant to all geotechnical\, structural\, geological\, and mining engineers and consultants interested in geotechnical earthquake engineering.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/geotechnical-earthquake-engineering-short-course/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T120000
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CREATED:20250521T191459Z
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SUMMARY:2025 CAEES-ACGPS AGM
DESCRIPTION: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.  
URL:https://caees.ca/event/2025-caees-acgps-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Association Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T000000
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SUMMARY:2025 Board of Directors Elections
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick HERE for the list of candidates\, their bios\, voting instructions and to cast your ballot.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/2025-board-of-directors-elections/
CATEGORIES:Association Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250514T120000
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SUMMARY:Post-Earthquake Investigations: Coordination\, Collaboration\, and Participation in NEHRP Activations
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the U.S. Geological Survey published USGS Circular 1542\, an updated Plan to Coordinate Post-Earthquake Investigations Supported by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The Plan describes the activation and coordination of multi-disciplinary post-earthquake investigations by NEHRP Agencies and identifies opportunities for collaboration with other entities and individuals following impactful domestic and international earthquakes. These coordinated investigations\, focused on collaborative data gathering and leveraging new technologies\, can capture critical information needed to understand the causes and impacts of events and lead to lessons that can substantially improve the nation’s resilience to future earthquakes. \nNEHRP is the federal government’s coordinated nationwide program to reduce risks to life and property from earthquakes. USGS Circular 1542 presents a plan for coordination of post-earthquake investigations among the four NEHRP Agencies (FEMA\, NIST\, NSF and USGS) and with other entities\, including: other federal agencies; state\, regional\, local\, Tribal\, and territorial agencies; domestic non-governmental organizations; academic institutions and affiliated organizations; private companies; and foreign and international agencies and organizations. \nThis webinar will present an overview of USGS Circular 1542\, share examples of how the plan has been used in recent earthquakes\, and discuss how other agencies and entities can collaborate and participate in NEHRP post-earthquake investigations. The webinar will also review the current landscape for Technical Clearinghouses\, including recent examples operated by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). Applied Technology Council (ATC) managed the development of USGS Circular 1542 under contract with the U.S. Geological Survey.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/free-webinar-on-post-earthquake-investigations-coordination-collaboration-and-participation-in-nehrp-activations/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250507T170000
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SUMMARY:SEABC Annual Dinner and Pinnacle Lecture 2025
DESCRIPTION:The President and Board of Directors of the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia invite members and guests to the 2025 Annual Dinner and Pinnacle Lecture. \nOur keynote speaker is Ian Firth. His talk is entitled “The long and the short of it – designing bridges for tomorrow’s world“. \nTalk Description: \nWe live in a rapidly changing world\, and some of what might once have been acceptable and even celebrated is now frowned upon. In particular\, the climate and biodiversity emergency has thrown up issues that previously were either unknown or just ignored. \nIan Firth has over 40 years’ experience in bridge design and engineering for some of the world’s longest and shortest spans. He will discuss how some of these might have changed if they were built today\, and review examples of what might be the way forward in meeting the future challenges for tomorrow’s engineers. In his words: “I see bridges as much more than just a means to cross an obstacle. They are in many ways the purest form of architecture and deserve the best of our creative skills. Structural engineering is about making our buildings\, bridges and structures safe\, durable and sustainable\, but we must also make them beautiful when\, like bridges\, they will be seen and enjoyed by so many for so long.”
URL:https://caees.ca/event/seabc-annual-dinner-and-pinnacle-lecture-2025/
LOCATION:Sutton Place Hotel\, 845 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250414T000000
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SUMMARY:Seismological Society of America 2025 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday offers workshops\, the opening keynote\, field seminars and a reception.  The technical sessions\, networking events\, special interest group meetings and more are scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday. Some field seminars take place Friday\, 18 April.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/seismological-society-of-america-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Baltimore\, MD
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T140000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Performance-based Seismic Design of Bridges in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe 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 structural and geotechnical engineering. The seismic design of new bridges in BC also evolved with the development of modern seismic design tools and methods\, and from their application to these technically challenging retrofit projects. The 1990’s retrofit phase in BC targeted collapse-prevention upgrades to major bridges built in the 1950’s to 1970’s. This “Safety” retrofit was phase 1 of a planned two-phase retrofit program\, with ‘functional’ seismic upgrades to follow. In recent years\, the higher-level “functional” retrofit objective came back into focus. Engineers\, planners and governments learned lessons from recent earthquakes and of the importance of designing for a rapid return to service for our transportation networks after large earthquakes. Hence the Ministry is currently reviewing the implications of functional-level upgrade needs\, costs and benefits to inform the design and construction of additional retrofit works. During this time\, performance-based seismic design philosophies (PBD) gained traction and increased in practice. BC embraced PBD on projects in the early 2000’s\, and the Canadian bridge code formally adopted PBD in 2014\, which has continued in the coming 2025 bridge code. \nThis presentation will describe the evolution of seismic bridge design and construction in BC and other regions of Canada. It will highlight challenges faced as well as some remaining challenges and opportunities provided through performance-based approaches and network-level considerations. It will show through case studies how functional retrofits can be achieved and how corridors can be assessed for importance in post-earthquake response. \nIt will also provide an overview of the evolution of PBD within our coming 2025 bridge code and will discuss issues and challenges in PBD in practice. It will discuss aspirations for improvements to PBD for structural and geotechnical design\, including needs for refinements in seismic hazard information to better suit PBD of bridges and buildings for the next code cycle. \n  \nPresenter \n\n\n\n\n\nDon Kennedy\nSenior Bridge Engineer\nAssociated Engineering Ltd.\n(kennedyd@ae.ca) \nCAEES-ACGPS Vice-President \n\n\n\n\n\nDon has 40 years of experience in the planning\, design and construction of new bridges\, bridge and structure rehabilitation and seismic retrofit\, bridge evaluation\, forensic investigations into bridge failures. His experience includes Canadian and international engineering experience in earthquake engineering. He has authored papers and presented seminars on seismic design and retrofit\, codes and performance-based design and rehabilitation. During his career he has worked on the design or design reviews of most of the major bridge retrofit projects undertaken in BC since the early 1990’s. He led the retrofit design of the Oak Street\, Knight Street and Mission Bridges\, and provided technical guidance to the Cambie and Granville St Bridge retrofits\, and to a recent seismic resilience assessment of the Highway 99 corridor between Vancouver and the USA border. These projects influenced seismic retrofit practice and policy in BC and Canada. Most recently he has worked with owners and engineers in Ontario and Quebec on seismic projects\, standards and policy\, in part arising from the recent increase in seismic hazard as part of the sixth generation ground motion modelling and hazard mapping in eastern Canada\, and to assist owners in the application and management of performance-based seismic design for new bridges and seismic retrofit projects/ \nDon has contributed to the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC) for seismic design since 2002 and is the current Chair of TSC 4 for the Seismic design of bridges. He is currently a Director and Vice-President of the Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology. He contributed to the application of performance-based seismic design implemented into the CHBDC in 2014\, 2019 and the coming CSA-S6:25 in summer 2025.
URL:https://caees.ca/event/the-evolution-of-performance-based-seismic-design-of-bridges-in-canada/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Association Event
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