On-Demand Webinars

Seismic Performance of Bridge Systems with Conventional and Innovative Designs
Free On-Demand Webinar

NEES research is being conducted to determine how entire bridge systems perform during seismic events, which offers a more accurate picture of how well current design codes stand up to significant earthquakes than previous research.  In this free 90 minute webinar, University of Nevada, Reno Professor Mehdi “Saiid” Saiidi and Michael Keever of the California Department of Transportation will highlight recent findings on the soil-structure effects at footings and abutments, abutment-superstructure interaction and effect on bridge piers, and the effectiveness of new fiber composite piers and column plastic hinges. 

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Remote Participation in Seismic Testing of Concrete Walls: a Researcher's Experience with Telepresence Tools
Free On-Demand Webinar

Telepresence technology makes it possible for researchers, practicing engineers, and students to effectively participate in real-time testing, even when they are off-site. Join Sri Sritharan of Iowa State University to hear a first-hand account of participating remotely in seismic tests, including how telepresence tools enable participants to interact with both people and equipment, as well as manipulate test data in real time; how real-time participation can benefit analytical simulation; descriptions of different telepresence technologies used in the project; and recommendations for improving the capabilities of telepresence tools. This 60 minute session is free of charge.

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The NEESWood Project: Performance Based Seismic Design for Mid-Rise Woodframe Construction
Free On-Demand Webinar

What happens when you build a two-story townhouse, mount it on twin shake tables, and subject it to earthquake simulations? This free 90 minute webinar will show you video clips of the building in motion, highlight which building elements made the greatest difference in minimizing damage, and analyze how well current building codes withstood a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. Presenters John W. van de Lindt of Colorado State University and Kelly Cobeen of Cobeen & Associates also demonstrate SAPWood, earthquake engineering analysis software that was developed as part of the testing process and is available for free on the web.

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Ground Rupture Effects on Critical Lifelines: Strengthening Buried Pipelines and Utility Conduits to Avoid Post-Quake Disruption
Free On-Demand Webinar

New research is providing tangible options for improving the design and construction of buried pipelines and conduits used for water, natural gas, liquid fuel, electricity, and telecommunications. Join Cornell professor Thomas O'Rourke, Brian Sadden of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and Robert Zirlin of Insituform Technologies, for a free 90 minute webinar that outlines new developments in the field. You will learn how well high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes perform during seismic events, how in situ lining technology allows remote rehabiliataion and retrofit, and how research results are being transformed into practice in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Streaming Presentations

Presentations from the Fifth NEES Annual Meeting

Welcome Address on NEES Developments Roberto Leon, Georgia Institute of Technology [Watch Now]

Welcome Address on NEES Research Funding Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation [Watch Now]

Seismic Research Needs in the Oil and Gas Industry with an Emphasis on Offshore Platforms Edward Clukey, BP [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Steel Structures Jim Malley, Degenkolb & Associates [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Concrete Buildings Ron Klemencic, Magnusson Klemencic Associates [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Masonry Buildings Greg Kingsley, KL & A [Watch Now]

Research Needs in Wood Buildings Kelly Cobeen, Cobeen & Associates [Watch Now]

Research Needs Identified in FEMA ATC 58 Project: Performance Based Design Requirements Craig Comartin, Comartin & Associates [Watch Now]

Lifeline Response to Earthquake Ground Rupture Tom O'Rourke, Cornell University [Watch Now]

Shake Table Testing of a Full-Scale Woodframe Building Andre Filiatraut, State University of New York at Buffalo [Watch Now]

Remote Participation in NEES Experimental Research: a Researcher's Experience with Telepresence Tools [Watch Now]

NEESit Tools Lelli Van Den Einde, NEESit [Watch Now]

NEHRP Update [Watch Now]

What is Success: NEES TGoSuccess Committee [Watch Now]

A Vision for IT in NEES: Task Group on IT Vision [Watch Now]

International Hybrid Simulation of Tomorrow's Braced Frame Systems [Watch Now]

Large-Scale 4-Span Bridge Model Studies using Shake Tables and Hybrid System Facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno [Watch Now]

Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Critical Facilities [Watch Now]

IT Strategy Committee (ITSC) Issue Forum [Watch Now]

Nakashima Masayoshi, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research [Watch Now]

KC Tsai [Watch Now]

Yan Zhao [Watch Now]

Vito Renda [Watch Now]

Large Scale Laminar Box Experimental Simulation of Liquefaction and Effects on Pile Foundations [Watch Now]

Distributed Model Updating using Wireless Sensors Integrated within NEES [Watch Now]

Progress on the NEES DSDM Precast Concrete Diaphragm Study Matt Shoettler, University of California, San Diego [Watch Now]

Plenary Session: Issue Forums Report Back [Watch Now]