Tag: Seismic Design
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Seismic shifts: 10 years of learning
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The University of Auckland’s Dr Charles Clifton explores what 10 years of engineering research after the Christchurch earthquakes has taught us about building resilient structures.
Structural Awards shortlist announced
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A New Zealand project features on the international 2014 Structural Awards shortlist.
The test of time
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Progressive Building talks to the experts about the complexities of seismically strengthening unreinforced masonry buildings.
Southern strength
Projects
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Progressive Building visits The New Zealand Blood Service’s new headquarters in Christchurch.
The heritage problem
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Helen Frances investigates the cost of maintaining heritage-listed buildings.
Study into seismic design
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A University of Canterbury team is investigating a new type of design for earthquake-proof multi-storey timber buildings.
Turning a blind eye
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Milton How says less than five per cent of New Zealand buildings comply with a vital seismic standard.
Seismic firsts
Projects
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The first NZ application of PRESSS technology in steel construction comes with an advanced damping system.
Bolted strength
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Three35 is the first building in New Zealand, and possibly the world, to utilise an innovative damage avoidance technology.
ECQ repair strategy
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Industry professionals are worried that substandard assessments of quake-damaged houses are a ticking time bomb.
Royal Society impressed with PRESSS
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This project incorporates the latest in seismic design technologies.
Engineering wood
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Seismic design: post-tensioned timber-framed buildings – a Kiwi innovation from the University of Canterbury.
Sealing the world’s longest tunnel
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The impressive Hong-Kong-Zhuhai-Macau fixed-link project includes an immersed tunnel of almost seven kilometres.
Seismic design, in wood
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Two new buildings to be built in Christchurch will utilise the post-tensioned LVL building system.
Foundations for Canterbury
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Three new categories for residential foundation design will be required for rebuilding homes following the earthquakes.
Nelson’s NMIT building wins design award
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Prestigious international structural award recognises New Zealand timer seismic design excellence.
Damage avoidance design systems
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CEO of the CCANZ Rob Gaimster outlines new approaches to seismic structural design for multi-storey concrete buildings.