WCEE2024

Gian Michele Calvi's 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 was included in the free Masters Series box set for WCEE2024 attendees. If you missed it, email info@eucentre.it for details on how to receive it. This monograph critically revisits the evolution of seismic design, discussing historical earthquakes, force-based and displacement-based design, and loss-based design to minimise seismic losses. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dqTYC-Ff #WCEE2024 #SeismicDesign #EarthquakeEngineering #MastersSeries

The Masters Series box set, featuring Li Li Xie's 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, was distributed free at WCEE2024. Miss out? Email info@eucentre.it to learn how to get your copy. This monograph ranks ground motion records based on their potential risk to structures, providing a reasonable database for designers to estimate the designed structure's level of risk. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dqTYC-Ff #WCEE2024 #SeismicResearch #EarthquakeEngineering #MastersSeries

WCEE2024 attendees received Jack P. Moehle's 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 for free in the Masters Series box set. Didn't get yours? Contact info@eucentre.it. This monograph describes the development of performance-based earthquake engineering of structures, including seismic evaluation and retrofitting, probabilistic risk of loss, applications to new designs, and repairability design. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dqTYC-Ff #WCEE2024 #EarthquakeEngineering #MastersSeries

The Masters Series box set, including Steve Kramer's 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, was free for all WCEE2024 participants. Missed it? Email info@eucentre.it to request a copy. This monograph reviews geotechnical seismic hazards, notions of seismic performance, historical approaches to geotechnical seismic design, and probabilistic methods for predicting geotechnical response. It introduces future leaders to the history, concepts, principles, and opportunities afforded by performance-based design. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dqTYC-Ff #WCEE2024 #EarthquakeEngineering #MastersSeries

Helen Crowley of GEM Foundation delivered an insightful lecture on "Why Seismic Hazard Modeling Has Become a Risky Business" at the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Crowley explored the evolution, challenges, and future directions of seismic hazard modelling, stressing the importance of integrating risk assessment into the seismic design. Her talk highlighted the progression from early seismic design codes to the modern probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) models, and the need for continuous collaboration between hazard modelers and engineers. Watch the full lecture here. #SeismicHazard #RiskAssessment #EarthquakeEngineering #PSHA

Michael Olsen, professor of Geomatics at Oregon State University, delivered an enlightening lecture titled “Geospatial Technology Saving the World’s Past, Present, and Future from Natural Hazards” at the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. Olsen emphasised the critical role of geospatial technology in managing natural hazards, particularly in seismic contexts. He showcased various examples demonstrating how this technology aids in planning, prevention, and reconstruction efforts. Discover how geospatial technology is revolutionising disaster management. Watch the full lecture here. #GeospatialTechnology #DisasterManagement #EarthquakeEngineering #NaturalHazards

🌟 Professor Gian Michele Calvi, a distinguished expert in seismic engineering, presented his insightful monograph, “The Art of Seismic Design,” at the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. His lecture highlighted the evolution of seismic design from force-based to displacement-based and loss-based approaches. Calvi emphasised the integration of intuition, creativity, and experience with scientific knowledge in seismic design. Discover more about this transformative approach to making our structures safer and more resilient. Watch the full lecture here. #SeismicDesign #EarthquakeEngineering #StructuralSafety

🔍 Professor Li Li Xie, Honorary Director and Professor at the Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration, presented groundbreaking research on "Ranking of Strong Earthquake Ground Motion Recordings Based on Degree of Damage to Structures Caused by Whole Time History." This research emphasises the importance of considering the entire ground motion time history for accurate seismic risk assessment. Discover how this innovative approach enhances our understanding of seismic impacts on various structural types. Watch the full lecture here. #SeismicRisk #EarthquakeEngineering #StructuralSafety

Jack P. Moehle, a leading expert in seismic engineering, delivered an enlightening lecture at WCEE2024 titled "Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering: A Chronicle in Five Easy Pieces." Moehle's presentation explored key milestones in the field, from displacement-based design to the importance of functional recovery in community resilience. His insights underscore the progression and future directions of performance-based engineering. Watch his full lecture here. #SeismicRisk #EarthquakeEngineering #PerformanceBasedDesign

How can #generativeAI help design buildings resilient to #earthquakes, storms and floods? Marta Abbà from Wired Italia has written about Prof. Xinzheng Lu’s lecture “From Simulation-driven Urban Disaster Mitigation to Generative AI-powered Seismic Design” held at #wcee2024. The article is in Italian. For an English version, please write directly to the journalist.