Structural Engineer Spotlight: What is Seismic Retrofication?

Published on September 17, 2014 by Structural Innovations in Seismic Design

Seismic retrofication is the process of enhancing building structures for the purpose of preventing seismic activity that will most likely cause damage. Structural engineers are responsible for seeing these projects through to completion. The importance of the practice is to prevent damages that occur due to earthquake shock waves. It is therefore common to find […]

Seismic Restraint for Structural Engineering

Published on February 6, 2014 by Structural Innovations in Seismic Design

One requirement generally overlooked by design professionals is the seismic restraint of non-structural components. The International Building Code and referenced design standards require the seismic restraint of non-structural components depending on the seismic design category of the structure and the type of component in question. To understand these requirements, it’s appropriate to first understand what […]