The KnowRISK project: Tools and strategies to reduce non-structural damage
The project KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements) is financed by the European Commission to...
Italy earthquake
Italy earthquake picthres.
Comparision between IBC and ASCE
Key referenced structural standards in the 2012 IBC Subject IBC Chapter Referenced Standard in 2012 IBC Structural loads 16 ASCE/SEI...
Structural engineers are responsible for MEPs
You need to hire a licenced structural engineer to stamp all related supporting details and drawing to be sure all seismic requirements...
Light Fixture Hanger Wire Riquirements
What is the diffrences between wire slack and supplementary hanger wire?
New Event
Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering Conference.
Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage
For commercial construction such as office buildings, hotels, and hospitals, the nonstructural components and contents typically...
Strut, Hangers and Supports
Transverse and Longitudinal Restraints There are two basic types of restraints: Transverse (T) restraints, which act perpendicular to the...
3D/2D CAD/BIM Instruction
In the past, the design team developed extensive design documentation prior to engaging the contractors. Then the contractors developed...
