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 […]
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1 event,Overview: A series of five virtual workshops on Seismic Geotechnical Engineering with both state-of-the-art theories and practical applications The Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division (SMFD) of the CGS is mandated to promote the practice and research in classic geotechnical engineering and to provide professional development opportunities to members and colleagues. The SMFD executive committee is […] |
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The VGS’s annual legacy lecture series is designed to honor the legacy of local geotechnical leaders. This year, the VGS is pleased to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Liam Finn. Dr. Liam Finn, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC W. D. Liam Finn is a world authority in geotechnical earthquake engineering. He graduated […] |
