Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics
An associated society of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Pushing Boundaries: The Role of Nonlinear Response History Analysis in Seismic Design

Synopsis
In seismic design, understanding the complex behaviour of structures under earthquake
loading is crucial for ensuring safety and resilience. Nonlinear response history analysis
(NRHA) is now established as a powerful tool unlocking the potential of seismic
performance. This presentation explores the importance of NRHA in seismic design,
highlighting its ability to accurately predict structural responses. We will discuss how NRHA
is opening new avenues for the development of innovative seismic systems and materials,
enabling engineers to design structures that not only withstand earthquakes but also optimize
performance and cost-efficiency. Through case studies and recent advancements, we will
illustrate the transformative potential of NRHA in shaping the future of seismic engineering.


About the speakers

David Shook
David is an Associate Principal with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in San Francisco. His
work has spanned structural topics as diverse as long-span post-tensioned floor systems,
seismic performance, and sustainability. His design experience includes large-scale iconic
international towers. He is a frequent lecturer on the topics of sustainability, performance-
based seismic design, and integrated practice design. David is a co-author of a book
published by the CTBUH bringing performance-based design principles to an international
audience. David has utilized the concepts of performance-based seismic design to enable new
architecture which engage the social fabric of our urban centers.

Ricardo Henoch
Ricardo is an Associate Principal with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, San Francisco. His work
has spanned through concrete and steel research, with seismic performance and extreme loads
analysis and design. His design experience includes tall towers in China, residential buildings
in high seismic regions in the West-Coast of the US, retrofit historical buildings, among
others. He was part of EERI group to evaluate the performance of Hospitals in the Turkey
earthquake of 2023.

Registration

YMSC Talk (Online) – 10 February 2025

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Event Details
Event Date 10/02/2025 18:00 pm
Event End Date 10/02/2025 19:00 pm

Symposium "The Indian Ocean Tsunami 20 years on: driving change and changing lives

SECED is proud to announce the hosting of Symposium "The Indian Ocean Tsunami 20 years on: driving change and changing lives", on the 6th December 2024, chaired by Tiziana Rossetto, Ziggy Lubkowski and William Allsop. The symposium brings together world-leading tsunami scientists, engineers, and disaster managers to share and reflect on what has been achieved in the 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The symposium will be hosted at the ICE in London. 
The symposium is free to attend and will be followed by a drinks reception (£15 ticket needed to attend). To register for the event and see a detailed program please visit The Indian Ocean Tsunami 20 years on: driving change and changing lives-Seminars

We are delighted to announce that Professor Gian Michele Calvi has accepted the invitation by the SECED Committee to deliver the 19th Mallet-Milne Lecture next year. As with previous Mallet-Milne lecture nominees, this recognises Prof Calvi’s wide contributions to earthquake engineering theory, practice and education. The 19th Mallet-Milne lecture will be delivered in the Telford Theatre in the ICE Headquarters in Westminster, London, on 28th May 2025. Further information will be published here: The 19th Lecture (seced.org.uk)

SECED Fund 2024 Winner

We are happy to announce the winner of the SECED Fund Award 2024. The SECED Committee selected the proposal by Atif Rasheed (PhD student at Imperial College London), titled “Assessment of Wrapped Stones (Shicras) as a low-Cost Seismic Isolation System". The Committee was impressed by Atif's application that looks at experimental testing of innovative, low-cost and sustainable seismic base isolation system for low-rise buildings, fully aligned with the aims of SECED.

More info about the SECED Fund can be found at https://seced.org.uk/index.php/young-seced/seced-fund

Support engineering charities in quake-hit Turkey and Syria

SECED members are being encouraged to support two engineering-related charities working in the earthquake-hit regions of Turkey and Syria. SARAID [Search And Rescue Assistance In Disasters] has deployed volunteers directly to the area, while RedR UK ensures that people responding to disasters have the skills to do so safely and effectively. To learn more on how to offer support, please follow this link to the ICE webpage