Seismology

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ABOUT

The Seismology Committee has historically engaged structural engineers in the development and application of the latest earthquake engineering codes and standards. In recent years, the committee’s mission has been expanded to include engagement of young structural engineers with the profession in a technical manner. The committee’s missions are currently accomplished through a three-pronged approach:

• The committee regularly organizes talks and panels with leading experts in various fields for the continued benefit and technical growth of the membership. Subject matter experts are invited to present and engage with the committee membership during committee monthly meetings, thus sharing the latest developments in research and their potential implications on practice with the membership.
• Committee leaders and members collaborate with national committees (e.g., BSSC PUC, ACI, AISC) and their membership to advocate for the technical interests of SEAONC members. This involves active participation in said committees to inform code developments and understand how codes and standards are to be used in practice by the membership.
• The committee supports young structural engineers (including students) in their technical growth and exposure to professional practices. This assistance in navigating the profession technically complements other SEAONC efforts such as NGI and SE3. This is primarily accomplished through the University Research Program (URP) which allows graduate structural engineering students to conduct a research project under the supervision and guidance of professor(s) and practicing engineers.

COMMITTEE CHARGES

1. Collaborate with the BSSC PUC

   1. Committee past chairs have been appointed as corresponding members; they will be updating the committee membership on the efforts within PUC. Multiple members are also involved with different ITs and FRTS teams.

   2. Hold PUC presentations for membership to become acquainted with the different Issue Team (IT) ballots issued to the public for review and comment.

   3. Create an ad hoc committee that will remain on call to review and deliberate on the incoming IT ballots.

2. University Research Program (URP)

   1. Organize and execute another installment of URP

   2. Establish an ad hoc URP subcommittee to support program management and potential expansion

3. Support current subcommittee endeavors

   1. Subcommittees: Nonstructural, Ground Motions, Steel, Concrete, and Wood.

   2. Reactivate steel, concrete, and wood subcommittees. Engage membership for their interest in joining these subcommittees to bring them back online.

      1. Collaborate with ACI, AISC and AWS committees for potential projects  

4. Explore the future direction of the Seismology committee with the SEAONC Board. Brainstorm internally and present to the Board.

5. Complete a Committee Membership Survey to better understand our current membership demographic, and how best to engage more active members for future endeavors/interests to improve the technical mission and goals of this committee.

GET INVOLVED

Interested in joining the Seismology committee, the mailing list, or any of the subcommittees?

Please contact seismology@seaonc.org with additional comments or questions.

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