Webinar: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Buildings

The recent Myanmar earthquake on March 28, which affected many mid-rise to high-rise buildings in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as several buildings across various regions in Myanmar has once again highlighted the significance of evaluation of structural safety.

This webinar on Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings aims to provide a foundational understanding of seismic evaluation and retrofit procedures for existing buildings. Participants will be introduced to standard concepts, assessment methods, and retrofit strategies to enhance structural resilience.

Learning Resources

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Webinar Details

Title: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings based on ASCE 41
Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Online Platform: Zoom
Target Audience: Structural engineers, civil engineers, designers, researchers, and graduate students

This session is ideal for engineers, architects, and building professionals seeking to improve preparedness and safety in earthquake-prone regions.

This webinar explores:

• The process of seismic evaluation of existing buildings based on ASCE 41-23 guidelines.
• Practical approaches to developing retrofit strategies for vulnerable or deficient structures.
• Real-world examples of software tools and modeling used to support evaluation and retrofit.
• How modern techniques in nonlinear analysis and performance-based evaluation enhance retrofit decision-making.

Presenters

• Dr. Naveed Anwar – Fundamental concepts (30 minutes)
• Dr. Pramin Norachan – Detailed technical presentation (45 minutes)
• Q&A session (17 minutes)

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