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President’s Message

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May 6th Dinner Meeting

Meeting Notices

SEAONCDinner Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2014@ 5:30pm

City Club 155 Sansome St., San Francisco

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2014 Excellence in Structural Engineering AwardsThe Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) proud-ly announces the annual Association Awards Ceremony in celebration of the SEAONC 2014 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards program on the eve-ning of Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the City Club in San Francisco. All are invited to celebrate and give recognition to those in the SEAONC membership demonstrat-ing excellence in their work. The Awards Ceremony will also include the presen-tation of the SEAONC 2014 Scholarship Award recipients. The format for the evening will include a display of all entry boards during the assembly commencing at 5:30pm, followed by the dinner meeting at 6:15pm and Awards Ceremony at 7:15pm. Excellence in Structural Engineering Award re-cipients will be formally announced and invited to make a brief presentation and overview of their awarded project entries. Award Categories included: 1) Study/Research/Guidelines; 2) Special-Use Struc-tures; 3) Infrastructure; 4) Historic Preservation; 5) Retrofit/ Alteration; 6) New Construction; 7) Sustainable Design; 8) Landmark Structures; and, 9) Alternative Project Delivery. This year the submitted Award entries from SEAONC Members and Member SE’s include projects in all eight Award Categories with a total of 18 entries.

Submitted projects and firms included the following: Study/Research/Guidelines• FEMA P-58 Seismic Performance Assessment of Buildings, Methodology and Imple-

mentation (ATC-58 Project), Applied Technology Council

Special-Use Structures• East Station Plaza-Danseurs (Dancers), Simpson Gumpertz & Heger• UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Degenkolb Engineers• O’Neill Seawall, Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc

Infrastructure• Seismic Friction Damper, Liftech Consultants• Floating Cofferdam for Repair of the Washington State SR-520 Floating Replacement

Bridge, Ben C. Gerwick, Inc.

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President’s Message (Cont. from Page 1)

Colleagues,

Over the past several weeks many of you may have noticed the whirlwind of activity and discussion related to develop-ment of seismic rating systems throughout the state, includ-ing: the SEAONC EPRS (Earthquake Performance Rating System), the City of Los Angeles’s mandate for a building rating system, and ATC’s commitment to be a founding member of the USRC (US Resiliency Council). I wanted to take this opportunity to provide the entire membership with a brief update on a few preliminary discussions that have recently occurred amongst relevant industry members.

Given the culmination of several recent events, new op-portunities have arisen for those in our profession to in-fluence a new frontier of evaluating and rating of exist-ing buildings. These events include the completion of the long-awaited ATC 58 work, the availability of the SEAONC three-dimensional EPRS (definitions and translation matrix for an ASCE 31/41 evaluation), the formation of the USRC (largely founded by members of SEAONC), and the recent announcement by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti that his city will be the first in the United States to implement a rat-ing system to detail the earthquake safety of their build-ings. See this article for detailed information about the LA announcement: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-garcetti-wants-la-buildings-to-be-graded-for-earth-quake-safety-20140411,0,6736114.story. We are at a pivotal time for our profession with opportunities arising that some have called “game changing”. And while there is still sig-nificant work ahead and political forces to overcome, these opportunities are very real and exciting.

Before I continue, I would like to take the opportunity to celebrate what we (SEAONC) have contributed to making these opportunities possible. I want to start with some well-deserved recognition to SEAONC members and particular-ly a dedicated group within SEAONC’s Existing Buildings Committee who have been actively working since 2006 on the development of an innovative system to rate the perfor-mance of existing buildings. Also known as the Earthquake Performance Rating System (EPRS), this work has been pre-sented at several SEAOC Conventions since 2006 and has obtained the slow but steady approval amongst many of our SEAONC members. Championed by Marguerite Bello, Mathew Bittleston, Steven Bono, David Bonowitz, Doug Ho-hbach, Ron Mayes, David McCormick, and Kate Stillwell, this rating system is intended to translate the results of seis-mic evaluations by various methods into consistent terms that focus on safety, damage or financial loss, and the time needed to restore functionality in a manner which can be easily understood by the general public.

Along with many others, I have been keenly following the development of this system since its initial inception in 2006, when, at the request of the Board, it was taken on as a charge by our Existing Buildings Committee. Early work on this ratings system occurred based on the realization that it was needed by the general public, despite the lack of any foreseeable opportunity to implement the system. The initial vision was that any use of such a system would be voluntary with perhaps only the owners of the best buildings getting ratings. Others thought it might be transactionally based, or even driven by social media, in concert with the public’s

desire to know how safe their homes, places of work, or even favorite restaurants were. The possible use or triggers were far from apparent, but the motivation was simply, “let’s de-velop the system just in case it is ever needed”. As the Chair of the Existing Buildings Committee during that time, I was (and continue to be) very impressed with the work product and motivation of those individuals mentioned above (and others) to continue voluntary work to develop this system. At the core of this rating system are several features that have been thoughtfully developed and carefully vetted by these members. They include an evaluation of building per-formance in three dimensions, with each dimension having five levels and corresponding descriptions of performance in the areas of safety, repair costs, and functional recovery. It also includes translation matrices to convert typical and consensus-based evaluation methodologies into these rat-ings. Initial work on an ASCE 31/41 translation matrix is al-most complete and work has already been started on others. These are the core aspects of the SEAONC ratings system which we have incubated and which our organization holds dear.

As mentioned above, all of this visionary “technical” work within SEAONC is at a point where it can be of great use within our built environment. While SEAONC will contin-ue to develop the SEAONC EPRS and assist with the devel-opment of policies for implementation and oversight, our or-ganization is not currently capable of administering such a rating system on any scale. The USRC recognized this some time ago and has been actively working to promote rating systems such as the SEAONC EPRS. Building on the work of the SEAONC Existing Buildings Ratings Committee, and based upon recommendations of an ATC user’s workshop, in 2011 the US Resiliency Council® (USRC) was formed as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to establish a rating and ac-creditation system for certifying the resiliency of buildings to natural and man-made hazards.

• Provides an objective methodology for assessing build-ing performance

• Is technically credible within the engineering commu-nity

• Clearly communicates building performance to all stakeholders

• Becomes a vital component of real estate transactions• Can be used by owners and tenants to make rational

risk management decisions• Provides market forces to upgrade seismically deficient

buildings

Over the past couple of months, the SEAONC Board has been engaged in active discussions with the Buildings Rat-ing Subcommittee, the USRC, the SEAOC President, and others regarding use of the SEAONC EPRS. While there are many details to be worked out, we are all hopeful that the SEAONC EPRS will form the basis of future local and even national rating systems for the anticipated seismic perfor-mance of existing buildings. The ATC Board of Directors also met this past weekend and has agreed to be a founding partner of the USRC, along with other respected organiza-tions such as EERI, PEER, the LA Tall Buildings Council, and SEAOC. ATC has also expressed interest in providing technical support where appropriate.

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2014 SEAONC Summer Seminar 2012 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals SEAOC recently published a new edition of their popular IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual series. The design examples in the manuals have been updated to incorporate the new provi-sions contained in the 2012 IBC and the standards it references including ASCE 7-10 and ACI 318-11. Brand new design examples have also been added to the manuals. The 2014 SEAONC Summer Seminar will feature the presentation of 6 selected design exam-ples from the manuals that will be presented by the authors who wrote them.

June 11th & 18thPG&E Auditorium, San Francisco Register here!

June 11:• Wood Hotel Building Example - Doug Thompson, STB Engi-

neers, Inc.• Light Framed Building on Concrete Podium Example - Jeff Ellis,

Simpson Strong-Tie• Buckling Restrained Brace Frame Example - Anindya Dutta;

Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger

June 18:• Concrete Diaphragm Example - Badri Prasad, TTG Engineers,

Inc.• Metal Deck and Composite Deck Diaphragm Examples - Katy

Briggs, Thornton Tomasetti• Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Building with Coupling Beam Ex-

ample - Joe Maffei & Karl Talleen, Maffei Structural Engineer-ing

Summer Seminar Bios and Abstracts:

Doug ThompsonDoug received his BS from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and is a part-ner at STB Structural Engineers, Inc. in Lake Forest. He is a regis-tered SE in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Washing-ton. He has authored several articles and publications, including three design examples in the Structural/Seismic Design Manual, one in the Guide to the Design of Diaphragms, Chords and Col-lectors, the Four-story Wood-frame Structure over Podium Slab example, and the Five-story Wood-frame Structure over Podium Slab example. Mr. Thompson is the current president of SEAOSC and is on several of the American Wood Council’s code writing committees.

Abstract:The presentation will go over the important aspects of design-ing multi-story wood framed structures including designing for wood shrinkage, tie down rod elongations, wood crushing and load paths for continuous tie down systems. The presentation will also discuss code issues related to when torsion analysis is nec-essary to consider, as well as open front structures and ongoing research of them. Proposed code changes for the next NDS Spe-cial Design Provisions for Wind & Seismic will also be presented along with special considerations for drag trusses.

Jeff Ellis, P.E., S.E. Mr. Jeff Ellis, P.E., S.E., Director of Codes & Standards for Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., has more than 22 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Ellis directs and manages the company’s U.S. product code compliance and technical commit-tee efforts. Additionally, he is involved in product development, provides support for existing product lines, and offers technical guidance to customers for connectors, fastening systems, and lat-eral systems. He was a practicing design engineer for commer-cial, residential and forensic projects for more than 9 years prior to joining Simpson at the end of 2000.

He is currently the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) Treasurer, a member of the SEAOSC BAR Summit Executive Committee, and a corresponding member of the AISI COFS Lateral Design Subcommittee. He has served on the Board of Directors for SEAOSC, twice as chairman of the SEAOSC Buildings At Risk Summit Committee, as a chairman of the AISI

COFS Lateral Design Subcommittee, and as the president of the CFSEI.

Abstract:Many of the questions regarding the seismic design of cold-formed steel light-frame construction regard which floor framing system should be used, overturning restraint options and their design and detailing, wall stud bracing design and detailing, the use of the overstrength factor (Ωo), and anchorage of the overturning re-straint system to concrete. Therefore, this presentation will focus on these aspects of design as covered in the SSDM design example.

Anindya Dutta, S.E., Ph.D.Anindya Dutta has over 15 years of experience in structural and earthquake engineering. He has provided analysis and design for a variety structures in high seismic zones. Dr. Dutta’s expe-rience also includes the seismic evaluation and strengthening of low to high rise structures. He taught graduate and undergradu-ate level courses on concrete design and structural analysis at the State University of New York at Buffalo and currently serves as a lecturer at San Francisco State University. He has authored a number of technical reports and journal papers as well as served as a member of the review board for ASCE’s Structural Engineer-ing Journal.

AbstractThis presentation will address steel seismic design in accordance with the 2012 IBC/2013 CBC. Specifically, Dr. Dutta will review the Buckling Restrained Braced Frame design example in Volume 4 of the 2012 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual.

Katy BriggsA licensed S.E. in the State of California, Katy Briggs has over 7 years of experience in structural analysis and design. She has worked on new buildings and seismic retrofits of existing build-ings utilizing wood, steel, concrete, and masonry construction. These projects include education, healthcare, government, correc-tional, and commercial facilities. In addition to writing Example 7 of Volume 4 of the current SEAOC SSDM, she has been involved with writing and editing steel diaphragm and special concentri-cally braced frame design examples for various publications. Katy recently spent eleven months working in Christchurch, New Zea-land evaluating earthquake-related damage sustained by various structures during the seismic events of 2010-2011 and providing repair solutions for these damaged structures.

Abstract:This seminar qualitatively walks through the design examples for a bare metal deck diaphragm and for a concrete-filled metal deck diaphragm. In addition to highlighting key aspects of designing these structural elements, the author will provide more in-depth discussions regarding changes in the 2012 IBC.

Badri Prasad Badri has over 25 years of experience leading design teams per-forming the structural engineering of major new buildings, in-cluding high rise structures, healthcare facilities, courts, correc-tional facilities, airports, schools, and seismic retrofits. His areas of expertise include the structural design of complex buildings of all types and materials, seismic rehabilitation of existing build-ings, design execution, and project management. Mr. Prasad has expertise with mixed construction types and materials and is ex-perienced in performance based engineering. He is a registered Structural Engineer in California and is also a registered Profes-sional Engineer in Washington State. He has published and pre-sented papers at several seminars on BRBF systems and Base-iso-lation systems. He is also one of the authors of the Design Guide for the Design of Diaphragms, Chords and Collectors, published by NCSEA. Currently, Mr. Prasad is working on the Design Guide for Diaphragms for Buildings with Irregularities, to be published by NCSEA in early 2015.

Mr. Prasad works with TTG Engineers Inc. He holds the title of Vice President and is the Branch Manager of TTG’s Walnut Creek Office.

Abstract The presentation will discuss the design of diaphragms, chords and collectors using the simplified approach to comply with the

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requirements of IBC 2012. This is demonstrated by the 2012 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual example of a four-story con-crete building that has a large opening in the center of the floor diaphragm at the second level. A rigid diaphragm is assumed for the design and detailing of the elements. The diaphragm demands obtained from a simplified approach are compared with the de-mands obtained by modeling the diaphragm as a semi-rigid ele-ment using shell elements. Conclusions based on the results are presented at the end of the example.

Karl Telleen, S.E.Senior Engineer, Maffei Structural Engineering, Oakland, CA Karl has 10 years of professional experience including seismic evalua-tion and retrofit design of existing concrete wall buildings, design of new concrete structures, and seismic peer review of high-rise concrete wall buildings. He completed a Fulbright Fellowship studying high-performance concrete materials in Switzerland in 2010, and he performed post-earthquake reconnaissance work studying concrete buildings in Haiti following the January 2010 earthquake. He participated in the ATC-94 project studying the performance of reinforced concrete buildings in the 2010 Chile Earthquake. With co-author Joe Maffei, Karl authored the rein-forced concrete wall design examples of the 2006, 2009, and 2012 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals. Joe Maffei, S.E., Ph.D., LEED APPrincipal, Maffei Structural Engineering, Oakland, CA With 30 years of experience in research and practice, Joe is an ex-pert on the seismic evaluation, design, and retrofitting of struc-tures. He has directed a range of projects, including those using innovative solutions and advanced methods of evaluation. For San Francisco International Airport’s new air traffic control tower, Joe devised the inventive solution of a post-tensioned core-wall system with a force-limiting backstay into the base building. Joe is appointed to committees writing structural code provisions by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Con-crete Institute.

AbstractSEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual Volume III Example 1 covers the seismic design of a solid (cantilever) concrete wall, and Example 2 covers a concrete wall with openings and coupling beams. Both examples will be presented in parallel, focusing on key concepts including: desired behavior of concrete walls, design for flexure, bar cut-offs and lap splices, design for shear, effect of gravity framing, detailing of wall boundaries, detailing of cou-pling beams, and wall stiffness. The presentation will draw on ob-servations and lessons learned from past earthquakes, in addition to code requirements and recommendations from research.

Summer Seminar (Cont. from Page 3)

Historic Preservation• UC Berkeley Hearst Greek Theatre, Tipping Mar• 140 New Montgomery, Holmes Culley

Retrofit/ Alteration• Market Square, Murphy Burr Curry, Inc. • 1945 Hyde, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc. • The Battery, Holmes Culley

New Construction• Newport Beach Civic Center and Park, Arup• UC Berkeley Wurster Hall CAD/CAM Facility, Jon Brody

Structural Engineers • United States Consulate General, Skidmore, Owings, &

Merrill• San Bernardino Justice Center, Skidmore, Owings, &

Merrill

Sustainable Design• Salt Lake Public Safety Building, Dunn Associates, Inc,

Holmes Culley, and Estructure

Alternative Project Delivery• Sutter Health Eden Medical Center, TTG• Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sunnyvale Center, KPFF

Consulting Engineers

SEAONC makes a special thanks to all those that took the time and energy to submit an Entry this year. Entries were reviewed and judged by a Jury Panel consisting of five dis-tinguished judges which included Dr. Thalia Anagnos, Seth Boles, Marianne Obrien, Kelly Cobeen, and Daniel Man-heim. Entries demonstrating outstanding achievement and excellence in structural engineering practice and project work were selected to receive both Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit.

We hope that you can join us for this fun and special eve-ning!

May 6th Meeting (Cont. from Page 1)

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2014 Louis F. Geschwindner Seminar AISC Seismic Design Manual & Application of the 2010 AISC Seismic ProvisionMay 19, 2014Registration: 7:30am-8:00amProgram: 8:00am-5:00pm

Location:PG&E Auditorium77 Beale StSan Francisco, CA

The 2014 Louis F. Geschwindner Seminar has been named to honor AISC’s immediate past Vice President of Engineer-ing and Research. AISC places great emphasis on providing valuable continuing education programs to the steel design and construction community.

The 2010 AISC Seismic Provisions and 2nd Edition of the Seismic Design Manual are now available. This seminar will highlight proper application of key design and detailing re-quirements and introduce important technical changes in the recently updated Seismic Provisions. Design Examples from the new 2nd Edition of the Seismic Design Manual will be included.

Speaker:

Rafael Sabelli, S.E., Director of Seismic Design, Walter P Moore, San Francisco, CA

Each attendee will receive a copy of the Course Notes.

The 2nd Edition Seismic Design Manual is also available for purchase when you pre-register for this seminar for $100 (a $350 value). All Manuals will be distributed on-site at the seminar. Manuals must be ordered by May 12, 2014. Only one discounted Manual purchase allowed per registrant. Note: All Manuals must be pre-ordered and WILL NOT be for sale on the day of the seminar.

Continuing Education Units:

Attendees will receive 0.80 CEUs/8.0 PDHs for this session. This session is approved by AIA. CEU/PDH Certificates verifying an individual’s attendance to each seminar will be e-mailed to each attendee 24 to 48 hours after the comple-tion of the seminar.

For information on schedule, fees and to register visit here.

YMF Spotlight: Joe GuldenBy Ashley Contryman

We recently sat down with Joe Gulden, Project Manager at DeSimone Consulting Engineers and the 2013 winner of the Nabih Youssef Young Members Poster Award at the SEAOC Conven-tion. Joe is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and spent several years at KPFF before moving to DeSimone almost three years ago. After working mostly on local, mid-rise buildings using tradi-tional code-based design methods, his first project at DeSimone was a 63-sto-ry residential and hotel tower, The Shangri-La Fort Bonifacio, located in Manila, Philippines. The building encloses 1.4 million square feet and rises 752 feet, making it the ninth tallest building in the country. It is located in a highly seismic region of the world as well as a hurricane-prone area. Combining the equiva-lent of worst-case California seismic demands with worst-case Florida wind loads meant finding the appropriate bal-ance between ductility and strength. Joe and his team also needed to overcome the challenges posed by local building practices such as using heavy masonry for partition walls and standard rebar lengths that are much shorter than what is typically seen in the United States.

The Shangri-La project was designed using performance-based methods, following the PEER Tall Buildings Initiative “Guidelines for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings.” The resulting design eliminated the need for pe-rimeter frames, maximizing the architectural appeal of the structure while providing material and cost savings. The project was also designed to attain LEED Gold certification.

Having all of this experience under his belt, we asked Joe what advice he could give to other young engineers. Most important, he said, is an understanding of the “big picture.” It’s easy to lose sight of the final product in the midst of per-forming complex calculations or drawing precise details. In the end, though, we all need to remember the limitations of construction; real people are using real materials to try to replicate what we have drawn. He recalled being surprised the first time he saw one of his designs being built in the field. The difference between what he saw on paper and what he saw on site emphasized the need to keep construc-tability at the forefront during the design process.

With construction on the Shangri-La underway, Joe is now focusing his energy on some new projects at DeSimone, including the design of an entire village in Saudi Arabia. Outside of work, he enjoys playing softball, mountain bik-ing, and all things outdoors. Joe lives with his wife in San Francisco.

Opinions expressed in the SEAONC NEWS are not necessarily those of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California. Advertising rates and information sent upon request. Acceptance of advertising and informational brochures in the SEAONC NEWS does not constitute en-dorsement or approval by SEAONC of the products or services advertised. SEAONC reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

The SEAONC NEWS is published monthly by the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, 575 Market Street, Suite 2125, San Francisco, CA 94105-3411. It is distributed to members of SEAONC as a membership benefit. Reproduction for noncommercial purposes is allowed if the source is acknowledged.

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Steps to Become a Post-Earthquake Building EvaluatorLauren Biscombe (DES Committee)

The Safety Assessment Program (SAP) utilizes mutual aid resources and volunteers in the form of professional engi-neers, architects, and certified building inspectors to assist local governments by doing post-disaster building evalua-tions. The program is managed by the California Emergen-cy Management Agency (CalEMA) with cooperation from professional organizations including SEAOC. Presented be-low are the steps one needs to take to become involved as a building evaluator.

Step 1: Attend a Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evalua-tor training.

The SEAONC Disaster Emergency Services (DES) Commit-tee puts on these training sessions approximately every 18 months, and announcements can be found in the SEAONC newsletter or on the webpage. An example announcement for the most recent training can be found here:http://seaonc.org/sites/default/files/article/atc_20_20133.pdf

If these SEAONC-organized trainings do not align with your schedule, there are other options:

1. Register for an open SAP Evaluator training listed on the CalEMA (also known as California Office of Emer-gency Services, CalOES) website:http://www.calema.ca.gov/Recovery/Pages/SAP-Eval-uator-Training-Schedule.asp

2. Contact the Applied Technology Council (ATC) to re-quest a presenter for small group or in-house training: https://www.atcouncil.org/products/training-info1

Step 2: Get your Professional Engineer (PE) license if you do not already have it.

A couple notes:

1. You can attend a SAP Evaluator training before be-coming a PE, but you cannot become a registered build-ing evaluator until you have your PE license. You will just need to submit your PE license number to CalEMA/CalOES once you have it.

2. In addition to structural engineers, civil and geotech-nical engineers, architects, and building inspectors may also become SAP Evaluators. Each type of volunteer would need to have their respective professional license or certification. See the following CalEMA link for more information:http://www.calema.ca.gov/Recovery/Documents/Safety%20Assessment%20Program/SAP%20informa-tional%20flyer.pdf

3. More information on the PE license can be found at the following links: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/WhyGetLicensed/in-dex.html http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/http://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/

Step 3: Volunteer to be a part of SEAONC’s Reserve Corps. This is a list maintained by the SEAONC DES Committee that includes all registered SAP Evaluators who wish to vol-

unteer their services post-earthquake. These people must be SEAONC members and would be notified by the SEAONC DES leadership by email in the event that CalEMA/CalOES puts out a call for volunteers. To initiate, continue, or dis-continue participation in this volunteer program, please fill out the following form and submit it according to the direc-tions on the form. You will need the Disaster Service Worker Number that can be found on your DSW card, which is pro-vided post-training by CalEMA/CalOES.

http://seaonc.org/sites/default/files/commiteess/docu-ments/reservecorps_profile.pdfor: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12GDTE8GsKB6bXz7_zB-G3g2wAPUJWlsV11GOr8fMhYnU/viewform

Step 4: Take refresher courses and re-register as necessary.

There are two options for refresher trainings, online or in-person. Links for the online refresher and the in-person training schedule are provided below:

ht tp://w3.calema.ca.gov/RespRecover/sapreg.nsf/SAPRegistrationEval3?OpenForm (use Windows Internet Explorer for this link) http://www.calema.ca.gov/Recovery/Pages/SAP-Evalua-tor-Refresher-Training-Schedule.aspx

Either of these can be taken if an evaluator’s card is about to expire. If the card has already expired, the online refresher should be done. The form from Step 3 may need to be filled out again to indicate interest in continuing with the pro-gram.

Step 5: In the event of an earthquake, wait for an email, and then go evaluate buildings!

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Herrick Building structures…but more

importantly building relationships since 1921

May 7th Mini-Seminar Ground Motion Selection for Performance-Based EngineeringMay 7th, 2014 5:30 PM 560 Mission St, Ste 700San Francisco, CA

A common goal of dynamic structural analysis is to pre-dict the response of a structure subjected to high amplitude ground motions. Ground motions are often selected for this procedure on using a target response spectrum obtained from probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. The commonly used Uniform Hazard Spectrum (UHS) conservatively im-plies that large-amplitude spectral values will occur at all periods within a single ground motion. An alternative, termed a Conditional Mean Spectrum (CMS), will be de-scribed in this talk. The CMS provides the expected (i.e., mean) response spectrum, conditioned on occurrence of a target spectral acceleration value at a conditioning period of interest. The CMS is a more appropriate target spectrum in some analysis situations, and is thus a useful tool for select-ing ground motions as input to dynamic analysis.

BioJack Baker is an Associate Professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford Univer-sity. His teaching and research focuses on the use of proba-bilistic and statistical tools for modelling the reliability of buildings, infrastructure systems and other elements of the built environment. He has Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Struc-tural Engineering from Stanford University, an M.S. degree in Statistics from Stanford University, and a B.A. degree in Mathematics/Physics from Whitman College. His awards include the Shah Family Innovation Prize from the Earth-quake Engineering Research Institute, the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, the Early Achieve-ment Research Award from the International Association for Structural Safety and Reliability and the Eugene L. Grant Award for teaching excellence from Stanford University.

Register here!

DES January Mini-Seminar: ATC-20 Supplement: Post-Earthquake Evaluation of Wood-Frame Construction On January 9th, the Disaster Emergency Services (DES) committee put on a mini-seminar on wood-frame buildings to supplement a full ATC-20/SAP training course. Approxi-mately twenty-five people were in attendance. Our speaker, Kelly Cobeen, S.E., WJE Associates, discussed typical wood-frame construction and their building performance in past earthquakes. Some of the typical vulnerabilities include foundation anchorage, inadequate cripple wall bracing, and large open fronts. Kelly also discussed wood-frame build-ing performance in recent laboratory testing for compo-nents and the full buildings. Hysteretic load-deflection be-havior, failure modes, and damage pattern relationship to drift were presented with the results of the component test-ing. Drift capacity and base shear capacity of the full build-ing testing were also presented. Observed levels of finish material damage can influence the post-earthquake safety assessment of wood-frame buildings. DES will be putting on a full ATC-20 training in November. Details to follow.

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working knowledge of current building codes; experienced in all building materials (wood, steel, concrete, masonry); experienced in structural analysis and design programs (ETABS, RISA, Enercalc, etc); CAD and Rivet experience a plus but not mandatory. Contact us about this job by sending email to ed@rcgsc.com

Buehler & Buehler Structural Engineers, Inc.Founded in 1946, Buehler & Buehler Structural Engineers, Inc. (B&B) provides a wide range of structural engineering services throughout the United States. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, B&B has regional offices in Phoenix and San Francisco.Job Title: Structural Engineer - San FranciscoJob Start Date: Thursday, May 1, 2014Job Description: We are looking for a Structural Engineer committed to long term employment for our San Francisco office. B&B offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, life insurance, and annual bonuses, as well as the opportunity for advancement. Job Requirements: Desired level of experience is 2-5 years of experience in structural design and analysis.Opportunities available in our Sacramento and Phoenix offices as well. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to breil@bbse.com for immediate consideration.Contact us about this job by sending email to breil@bbse.com

Peoples Associates Structural EngineersPeoples Associates Structural Engineers is seeking new Graduates for Assistant Engineer positionsJob Title: Assistant EngineerJob Start Date: Monday, April 21, 2014Job Description: We only add a couple of entry-level Structural Engineers each year to our deep and stable engineering staff.Job Requirements: Our projects are challenging and diverse so all of our engineers are technically strong and thrive in a team-oriented environment in the South Bay. If you are a match, then we would like to hear from you.Master’s degree and BIM experience a significant plus.For experienced Structural Engineers—if you have proven skills and performance, we are always ready to discuss how you may fit at Peoples Associates. Send us your resume and we can have a conversation.Contact us about this job by sending email to mail@pase.com

OLMM Consulting EngineersJob Title: Structural EngineerJob Start Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014Job Description: Both entry level and project engineer level positions are anticipated and will involve structural analysis, design, and detailing of building

Job ForumHolmes Culley- Holmes Culley provides thoughtful structural engineering design solutions spanning a wide breadth of sectors, from historic rehabilitation and new construction to marine structures and high-end residential. We deliver value added, tailored solutions to our clients throughout the Western United States and the Pacific Rim.Revit Specialist Holmes Culley is a San Francisco based structural engineering business. We are looking for talented and energetic Revit modelers to join our growing team. You may be either a professional looking to specialize in Revit modeling or a drafter that has significant experience in Revit and related products. We provide a dynamic working environment with opportunity for professional growth and development. We work on a number of challenging project types including; academic, historic & seismic retrofit, corporate campus and residential. Please send as one document (pdf) a cover letter and resume to hr@holmesculley.com.

JYASF, Inc.Job Title: Structural EngineerJob Description:Position offers great growth opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers by taking charge of challenging projects. Projects consist of low-rise residential and commercial structures, with emphasis in alterations and seismic upgrade.Compensation to be commensurate with experience and ability.We offer the following benefits:Competitive SalaryPaid holidays, vacation and sick daysHealth InsuranceBonus consideration401KProfit sharingFlexible hoursJob Requirements:The firm is seeking a mid-level engineer with the following requirements:• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university• Minimum of five (5) years experience at a structural engineering firm in the United States, designing with timber, steel, concrete and masonry• Civil engineering license required, preferably working towards an SE license in the near future• Detail oriented• Excellent verbal and written skills• Ability to work effectively as a part of team and independently• Proficiency with AutoCad, Risa3d, Microsoft Excel, Enercalc.Contact us about this job by sending email to jobs@jyasf.com

City of FremontJob Title: Plan Check ProfessionalJob Start Date: Friday, May 30, 2014Job Description: The Position The Plan Check and Permit Center, within the Community Development Department,

plays a key role in shaping the future of Fremont. The Plan Check Professional is required to perform independent building plan examinations concerning construction or alterations of industrial, commercial, residential and public assembly structures to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations; the Plan Check Professional will complete review of major structural construction projects which requires a certificate to practice as a registered Civil or Structural Engineer or Architect in the State of California.Examples of Duties -Checks or examines plans as appropriate -Conducts independent analysis when required to evaluate the adequacy and safety of questionable designs -Makes field inspections -Advises building staff on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to construction problems and building code enforcementJob Requirements: Education and Experience-Any combination of education and/or experience, which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities for satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in city planning, structural, architectural or civil engineering, or a closely related field and three years of experience, and must be registered in the State of California as a Civil or Structural Engineer or Architect. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required at time of appointment.Ideal Candidates The best qualified candidates must have strong customer service skills and thorough knowledge of building plan review in accordance with California law. Additionally, the best qualified candidates will have strong skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, design review, interpersonal and written/verbal communication, and have the ability to work independently to solve complex problemsContact us about this job by sending email to ndias@fremont.gov

Rivera Consulting Group, Inc. Job Title: Staff EngineerJob Start Date: Thursday, May 1, 2014Job Description: Rivera Consulting Group, Inc., an award winning, full-service structural engineering practice, seeks a PE or SE with a minimum 3 years experience in commercial, industrial and residential projects. We offer a diverse and challenging experience in new and existing building projects in a small firm setting that values creative thinking in a team environment. Get the maximum experience and help us grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.Job Requirements: Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred;

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Job Forumstructures working collaboratively with the a team of engineers and Revit technicians. Project engineer position will involve coordination with the architects and M/E/P disciplines.Job Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in Structural Engineering California PE is desirable for project engineer level Experience in seismic analyses and design of building structures Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit Strong verbal and written communcation skills Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environmentContact us about this job by sending email to sunil@olmm.com

DeSimone Consulting EngineersTake your career to the next level. DESIMONE, an international structural engineering firm is looking for sharp, capable, energetic, and highly motivated engineers that want to design world-class buildings. We are working with the world’s best architects creating landmark buildings throughout the US and internationally. We have openings in great cities such as Miami, San Francisco, and New York. Currently we are seeking a Project Engineer for our San Francisco office.Job Title: Project EngineerJob Start Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014Job Description: The candidate will provide structural engineering design, working with a project manager, for the design of mid to high rise building projects. Work will require independent problem solving, decision making and the implementation of standard engineering procedures to direct the flow of engineering work. The qualified candidate will coordinate structural engineering design with other design team members. The candidate will provide input to the project manager regarding project planning and scheduling of project components and milestones. Will keep clear records of all design decisions, calculations, and project related documentation.Job Requirements:•Minimum requirements are a Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering , Masters in Science preferred •Three to five (3 – 5) years of relevant experience in structural analysis and design •Extensive knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices

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Facilitating use of Building Rating Systems for Earthquake Performance of Buildings USRC Prepares for Launch, Reaches Minimum Funding Target

By Ron Mayes

Development and use of a rating system that communicates seismic building risk in consistent, reliable terms understandable to tenants, owners and other stakeholders has long been an elusive goal of the structural engineering community. Such a rating system would inform the public about the condition of the buildings they live and work in and would bring public and private market forces to bear on the seismic rehabilitation of hazardous buildings.

The impending launch of the USRC now puts that goal within reach. The confluence of a number of significant events over the last few years enable the USRC to exist and work toward facilitating the use of a building rating system, they include:

The completion of the ATC 58 project and publication of documentation and software products

The completion of the SEAONC Buildings Rating Committee effort to develop a rating system and a translation matrix for an ASCE 31/41 evaluation.

Securing $300,000 in Founding Membership commitments to support the launch of the USRC.

To date, Founding Membership support from 26 professional design firms, building product manufacturers and all of the major California professional organizations in earthquake engineering (SEAOC, SEAONC, SEAOSC, SEAOCC, SEAOSD, EERI, ATC, PEER and the LA Tall Buildings Council).

The announcement by LA Mayor, Eric Garcetti, that Los Angeles will be the first city in the US to implement a rating system that describes earthquake safety of buildings.

The USRC will develop, support and issue Ratings, much like the US Green Building Council® governs LEED® ratings. The USRC will establish in cooperation with SEAOC an accreditation program and peer review program for professional engineers who wish to employ the rating system. Features of the USRC rating process are a direct response to the building community stakeholders’ perceived need to ensure long term integrity of the system.

Founding Membership Opportunities At this time the USRC is looking for additional firms and/or individuals to become Founding Members of the organization. Founding Members comprise industry leadership with a vision to create widespread interest in both improved earthquake safety of our building stock and a rating system that will encourage market forces to reduce building seismic risk in our cities. Founding members will help establish initial priorities, membership values and long-term strategy of the USRC. If you have such an interest please contact Ron Mayes (rlmayes@sgh.com; 415-343-3031) for further details.

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