Introduction to the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions: Design Examples
Jan 20, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Meeting
The 2020 NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples illustrate and explain the applications of the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions and the associated changes in the seismic provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-22, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. This virtual training session provides a discussion of the following items:
- An overview of the NEHRP Provisions intent and purpose, and the relationship of the Provisions to the seismic provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-22
- A summary of notable earthquakes in history and how they impacted seismic design
- The history and role of the NEHRP Provisions in advancing seismic design
- Highlights of major updates in the NEHRP Provisions and seismic provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-22
- An introduction to the organization and content in the new Design Examples
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of the NEHRP Provisions in seismic code development
- Gain an awareness of seminal past seismic code changes
- Understand key updates to the 2020 NEHRP Provisions and to ASCE/SEI 7-22
- Understand what is contained in the 2020 Design Examples and how they can be used