California's Current and Former Structural Ordinances
Jun 29, 2020
In the previous blog post, we discussed that notable earthquakes often lead to changes in the upcoming edition in the building code, or at the least spur research to that effect. What about the buildings that were approved under prior...
Lessons from the ASCE 41 Basic Checklist
Jun 22, 2020
As you may be aware, there is a document used in assessing the seismic performance of existing structures entitled, ASCE 41 - Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings. Among other topics, this guide offers instruction for basic...
How is ASCE 7 Organized for Seismic Engineering
Jun 15, 2020
Besides signing up for this course, obtaining a copy of and getting comfortable with the latest version of ASCE 7 is the best thing you can do for yourself to prepare for the California Seismic P.E. exam. This test is fast paced, so the...
Discussion on Building Frame vs. Bearing Wall Systems
Jun 08, 2020
As you may have already recognized, the load path for lateral loads differs greatly from that of gravity loads, and can, in some cases, be completely independent. Lateral loads are assumed to be applied initially to the faade of the...
How Hard is the California Seismic P.E.?
Jun 01, 2020
Before I answer this question, I feel that I should give you a quick summary of my background: I'm originally from the East Coast, meaning that I never took a course in seismic engineering at any point in my education. I dove in headfirst...
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