5-Day Training on Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings

Overview

CSI Bangkok, in collaboration with AIT Solutions, hosted a 5-day training program on Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings & Nonlinear Modeling using ETABS Software from January 13–17, 2025. 

The program, designed for 10 young engineers from Petro Jikken, Philippines, focused on practical skills for earthquake-resistant design and retrofitting techniques. The training took place at CSI Bangkok’s newly established Smart Training Lab, located at the School of Management, AIT. 

Highlights and Activities 

  • Warm Welcome: Dr. Naveed Anwar, CEO of CSI Bangkok, and his team warmly welcomed the participants, followed by opening remarks from Rodolfo P. Mendoza, Principal Structural Engineer of Petro Jikken, Philippines. The program featured morning lectures and afternoon hands-on sessions. 
  • Inaugural Lecture: On the first day, Dr. Anwar delivered a comprehensive lecture on “Fundamental Concepts for Structural Design and Evaluation,” covering topics such as moment-curvature response, seismic analysis procedures, and retrofit strategies. 
  • Expert Presentations: Leading experts, including Dr. Pramin Norachan, Mr. Thaung Htut Aung, Mr. Shabir Ali Talpur, Mr. Yan Naung Ko, and Mr. Amir Izhar, presented advanced topics in nonlinear modeling, seismic evaluation, and application programming interface (API). 
  • Hands-On Learning: Participants engaged in the hands-on modeling of a 4-story school building project using ETABS, reinforcing their theoretical knowledge through practical application. 
  • Collaborative Environment: The training fostered a collaborative atmosphere, with participants interacting directly with experts. Informal discussions, idea exchanges, and networking were facilitated during healthy breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches. 

Related resources and links 

The presentations and summaries from this training will be shared on the Knowlege Hub section of the website. We encourage you to visit the page regularly to stay informed and access the latest updates.

Date

January 13–17, 2025
Smart Training Lab, School of Management Building, AIT
CSI Bangkok
Training and workshops

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