FEMA P-749: Earthquake-Resistant Design Concepts (Part A)

Link to FEMA P-749 Report: Webinar Description: This webinar provides an approachable explanation of the intent of U.S. seismic provisions and the key principles of earthquake-resistant design. Information includes earthquake hazard fundamentals, the approach to seismic risk in current building codes, new concepts that could impact future seismic provisions, key design features for seismic resistance, and vulnerabilities of common structure types. Intended Audience: Civil engineering students, practicing engineers looking to improve their knowledge of earthquake-resistant design, and non-engineering audiences interested in the basis and intent of U.S. seismic provisions. Webinar Presenter: Michael J. Griffin, P.E., is President of CCS Group, Inc. in Chesterfield, Missouri. He served on the Project Review Panel for the FEMA P-749 report. Mike has over thirty-five years of extensive