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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

Presenters

Accredited by

AIA Learning Units:

2 LU

ICC CEU:

.20 CEU

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