This technology, although used for hospitals, emergency service centers, computer centers, and microchip fabrication facilities, is not widely known among U.S. structural engineers, and many have misconceptions about it. This course presents design procedures, code requirements, and a range of design solutions available to engineers. The design of isolators is also covered, along with their testing and specifications. The course permits practicing structural engineers to confidently use this valuable antiseismic structural technology. This course is of particular interest to engineers and others involved in the design and implementation of new structures as well as ones being retrofitted.
Enrollment is limited.
The text, The Design of Seismic Isolated Structures, by F. Naem and J. M. Kelly, is included with the course. More than 20 years ago he undertook the theoretical and experimental research that has led to the acceptance of this new approach to earthquake-resistant design. He has worked in this field for many years. 1995 University Ave.