Seismic design of reinforced concrete buildings is an area that is generally not understood well by structural engineers

in Australia, since they often receive minimal training in this area. There are conflicts between the concrete structures and earthquake loading Standards, and the reinforcement detailing requirements within the Standard are often difficult to interpret and apply with confidence.

There is a statutory requirement under the NCC to design and detail the majority of buildings in Australia for earthquake loading. To address this important and often overlooked requirement, the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia (SRIA) has published the new Seismic Guide and in conjunction with the Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA) and supported by the Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES) are providing a series of informative seminars to be held in all capital cities. While targeted at design engineers and dealing with some of

the most common issues faced when designing buildings for earthquake loading, the seminars will also be of interest to building owners and anyone wanting to learn more about how earthquakes impact buildings and some of the measures that can be taken to ensure that they provide life safety in these extreme events.

DATESCanberra 26 April Adelaide 02 May Melbourne 04 May Brisbane 09 MaySydney 10 MayPerth 16 May

CONCRETE INSTITUTEo f A U S T R A L I A

SEISMIC DESIGN AND DETAILING FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS

3.30 pm Registration

4.00 pm Session 1, Introduction: Scott Munter, SRIA & Chairman » Past earthquakes (Adelaide, Meckering, Tennant Creek,

Newcastle, Fraser Coast) » Introduction to SRIA Seismic Guide » Ductility of reinforcing steels » Reinforced concrete (RC) structures detailed to deliver

a ductile reliable solution.

4.15 pm Session 2, Australian Seismic Hazard:Paul Somerville, AECOM and Risk Frontiers, MQU; President of AEES (where available) » Introduction to AEES » Historical and scenario earthquakes in Australia » Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis — the basis for the

AS 1170.4 hazard map.

4.30 pm Session 3, Earthquake Design Principles:Peter McBean, Wallbridge & Gilbert (and also representing AEES) » Differences between wind and earthquake design » What is ductility and what is its role in seismic design » The importance of understanding drift compatibility » Limitations of the simplified wall design method

in AS 3600 » An overview of Displacement-based methods.

4.50 pm Session 4, Seismic Guide’s Important Design Aspects: John Woodside, J Woodside Consulting » Structural systems and the determination of detailing

requirements to the body of AS 3600 or Appendix C » Regular and irregular buildings not included in

AS 1170.4 (2007) » Diaphragms and collector elements which have little

guidance in AS 3600 » Footing and foundation systems » Design of stairs and ramps for ensuring structural integrity » Precast and tilt up key considerations » Non-structural parts and components and compliance

with the NCC » Brief mention of AS 3826 Strengthening of existing

buildings for earthquake.

5.20 pm Session 5, Primary Detailing Issues: Eric Lume, SRIA » Seismic Guide reinforcement design and detailing issues » Beams, columns and beam column joint requirements » Fitment confinement reinforcement in OMRF vs

IMRF designs.

5.50 pm Break

6.00 pm Session 6, Research for future Standard Improvement: Helen Goldsworthy, University of Melbourne » Current research issues that are relevant to a seismic

design practice in Australia » Latest international approaches for determining suitable

performance objectives for design » Site specific factors and expected maximum

displacement response » Structural behaviour in the non-linear range » Structural walls and ductility.

6.30 pm Session 7, Key Design Improvements & Australian Seismic Case Study: Peter McBean, Wallbridge & Gilbert » What did we learn from Christchurch, NZ? » Recommendations for column design; load paths and

transfer structures; integrity reinforcement; interaction with non-structural parts and components; configuration and the benefits of redundancy

» Case study — new Royal Adelaide Hospital.

7.00 pm Session 8, Q & A: Scott Munter, Chairman

7.30 pm Close, followed by drinks and cocktail food

PRICINGCIA Member $200SRIA Member $200AEES Member $200Non-Members $250

Attendees will receive a published copy of the SRIA’s new Guide to Seismic Design and Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Australia, copies of the presentations and a set of written notes and relevant conference papers.

To register or to find out more please visit www.concreteinstitute.com.au/SeismicDesign

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