ADVANCED TOPICS IN THE SEISMIC DESIGN OF NON-BUILDING STRUCTURES & NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS TO ASCE 7-10

Instructor information: J. G. (Greg) Soules, P.E., S.E., P.Eng., SECB, F.SEI, F.ASCE

SPONSORED BY ASCE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ASCE’S STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE (SEI)

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

Nonbuilding structures and their associated mechanical and electrical nonstructural components are used extensively in industrial facilities all over the world. Many of these industrial facilities are located in areas of high seismicity. Chapter 15 of ASCE 7-10 contains extensive requirements for the seismic design of nonbuilding structures. Additionally, nonbuilding structures in industrial facilities often house mechanical and electrical nonstructural components. Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-10 contains extensive requirements for the seismic design and anchorage of nonstructural components. Knowledge of the requirements and application of ASCE 7-10’s Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 is essential for any structural engineer involved in the design of industrial structures and facilities.

PRIMARY DISCUSSION TOPICS

The speaker will discuss:

  • The determination of the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
  • The determination of seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
  • The determination of seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
  • The interrelation and overlap between Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-10
  • Special considerations for the seismic design of tanks and vessels
  • Examples of determining seismic forces on various nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components commonly found in industrial facilities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The following learning outcomes have been established for webinar participants:

  • Learn how to determine the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
  • Understand the determination of seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported on other structures
  • Understand the determination of seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
  • Understand the interaction and overlap between Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-10
  • Understand the importance of anchorage design for tanks and vessels
  • Understand the critical buckling check of skirt supported vertical vessels

WEBINAR BENEFITS

  • Learn how to determine the basic seismic parameters for nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
  • Learn how to determine seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
  • Learn how to determine seismic forces on nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
  • Understand when the provisions of Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-10 apply and when they do not
  • Learn how to properly apply the anchorage provisions for tanks and vessels
  • Learn how to check the skirt of vertical vessels for buckling under I/R = 1 seismic loads
  • Understand examples of determining seismic forces on nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components

INTENDED AUDIENCE

Structural Engineers involved in the design of industrial structures and facilities will benefit from this webinar.

WEBINAR OUTLINE

  • Introduction
  • Review of nonbuilding structure types and typical nonstructural components associated with nonbuilding structures
  • How to determine the basic seismic parameters for the use in the design of nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components
  • How to determine seismic forces on nonbuilding structures supported by other structures
  • How to determine seismic forces on common nonstructural components attached to nonbuilding structures
  • The interrelation and overlap between Chapter 15 and Chapter 13 of ASCE 7-1.
  • Special considerations for the seismic design of tanks and vessels
  • Examples of determining seismic forces on various nonbuilding structures and nonstructural components commonly found in industrial facilities

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