Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics (SECED). SECED was founded in 1969 to promote the study and practice of earthquake engineering and structural dynamics, including blast, impact, and other vibration problems. SECED is also concerned with the study of societal and economic ramifications of major earthquakes.
Temporary suspension of online applications
Recently we launched new online application forms for individuals and corporations wishing to join SECED. Unfortunately, due to data security concerns, we have had to temporarily deactivate the online forms and revert to the old-fashioned paper-based forms. Please note that if you recently applied to join SECED using one of the online forms, your application would not have reached the SECED Secretary. The data contained in the form would have been deleted, and you would need to re-apply using the paper forms.
SECED 2019 Conference
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9-10th September 2019 in Greenwich, London.
Latest news: We have secured preferential rates for conference delegates with De Vere Devonport House hotel, located a few minutes' walk from the conference – see Useful Information.
The programme for the conference is nearly finalised and can be used for planning your stay. The programme includes a special EEFIT session, which takes place during the second day of the conference. This session will feature speakers from EEFIT (Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team) who will talk about the history of EEFIT, the many lessons learned during EEFIT missions, and how field work can provide vital insights into the effects of earthquakes.
About SECED
Learning and networking
SECED is the main forum in the UK for students, academics and practitioners with an interest in earthquakes, blast and other types of dynamic effects. SECED's aim is to promote co-operation in the advancement of knowledge: with that aim in mind, we organise regular evening meetings, as well as periodical conferences and courses. These events provide opportunities for professional development and networking – not just for our members, but for non-members as well. The events provide a vital link between academia and industry and ensure that people with different backgrounds and qualifications can learn from each other. We maintain close ties with other societies and institutions such as the EAEE, EEFIT and the main engineering institutions in the UK. We also act as an intermediary in the mobilisation of specialist response teams in the aftermath of large earthquakes around the world.
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Our members
Our members enjoy a wide variety of benefits. As a not-for-profit learned society, we rely on membership fees to organise events, maintain the website, publish the Newsletter, provide funding for research, and cover administration charges. We would therefore encourage you to join the Society if you have not already done so.
Our website
The SECED website is used for advertising events. It also provides a repository of articles, presentations and other publications. The website is freely available to the public. There is no requirement to log in to access any webpages or to download any of the files held on the website.
Affiliations
SECED is the British branch of both the International Association and the European Association of Earthquake Engineering. SECED is an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and is sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and The Geological Society.
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