Women in the built environment are trailblazers. Many times, they were the only woman in their department, on the leadership team, or the first woman to lead their organization. While […]
The built environment is being challenged by many trends and disruptors: digital transformation, off-site manufacturing, sustainability concerns, an aging workforce leading to lack of skilled labor, as well as COVID-19, […]
Mentorship has been key for the career growth of many women in the C-suite in the built environment. It’s important to find a quality mentor and be a mentor for […]
During our networking session at Building Innovation 2021, many leaders spoke about being their authentic self. How much of yourself can you really share with others at work? For example, […]
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 […]
Designing a structure to resist earthquakes requires several considerations that can be ignored in design to resist most other loads. The loading is more severe, the permissible response will usually […]
The 2020 NEHRP Provisions and ASCE/SEI 7-22 incorporate several notable changes to seismic design of diaphragms. This includes expanded applicability of the ASCE 7-16 Section 12.10.3 alternative design provisions for diaphragms, originally […]
The 2020 NEHRP Provisions and ASCE/SEI 7-22 incorporate several notable changes to seismic design of diaphragms. This includes expanded applicability of the ASCE 7-16 Section 12.10.3 alternative design provisions for diaphragms, originally […]
Coupled shear wall systems are recognized as distinct from isolated shear wall systems in Canadian and New Zealand codes; they are also accorded higher response modification factors in view of […]
The 2020 NEHRP Provisions developed major updates to nonstructural seismic design provisions which were then adapted for Chapter 13 of ASCE/SEI 7-22. The primary focus of the updates is the equation used to determine […]
The 2020 NEHRP Provisions developed major updates to nonstructural seismic design provisions which were then adapted for Chapter 13 of ASCE/SEI 7-22. The primary focus of the updates is the equation used […]
Evolution of Seismic Design Values over the Years The 2020 NEHRP Provisions, and ASCE 7-24 that is based on it, adopt a new USGS ground motion model that incorporates stie […]
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