Canadian Association for Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
L’Association Canadienne du Génie Parasismique et de la Sismologie
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 […]
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.
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. Our keynote speaker is Ian Firth. His talk is entitled “The long and the short of it – designing bridges for tomorrow’s world“. Talk Description: We live in a rapidly […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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. The task of maintaining resilient infrastructure against the onslaught of natural hazards often feels […]
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. Each year, the SCEC Annual Meeting convenes a global community involved in earthquake-related research, education, and […]
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 […]
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. This 2025 topical meeting from SSA invites studies of seismic and acoustical phenomena, as well as presentation of data processing and analysis methods, relative to […]
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 […]