Webinar Archives

Archive of recently conducted Distinguished Webinar Series seminars. Some materials may be available to active members only. Check the Archive Repository for older webinars.

  • The Evolution of Performance-based Seismic Design of Bridges in Canada (Don Kennedy)

    Date: Apr 9, 2025 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 […]

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  • The Metro Vancouver Seismic Microzonation Mapping Project (Dr. Sheri Molnar)

    Date: Jan 15, 2025 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 […]

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  • Seismic Performance of Cross-laminated Timber Shear Walls (Dr. Thomas Tannert)

    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, […]

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  • Lessons Learned from the February 6, 2023, Earthquakes in Türkiye (Group led by Dr. Murat Saatcioglu)

    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 […]

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  • What Has Been Learned from the Türkiye Earthquakes? (Dr. Carlos Ventura)

    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 […]

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