scholarly journals N.Z National Society for Earthquake Engineering

1976 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-134
Author(s):  
Editor
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Large Earthquake ◽  
National Society ◽  
Field Guide ◽  
Management Committee ◽  
Structural Engineers

In 1974 the Management Committee of the Society authorised the setting up of an earthquake reconnaissance team scheme, whereby a team of suitably experienced observers would be quickly transported to the scene of a damaging earthquake. A sub-committee under Mr. J, P. Rollings was formed and a detailed brief for the scheme was prepared and subsequently adopted by the Management Committee. Following advertisements in the Bulletin and the New Zealand Engineering, a pool of over 35 suitable observers has been formed. Most of the pool are practising civil and structural engineers though a number of specialists, including three architects, have been included. The scheme is now fully operational. At present the team
 organiser is Mr. J. P. Hcllings (Wellington) and his deputy is
Mr. N. D. Bardie (Christchurch). Mr. Rollings is also authorised, 
together with the President, to approve a reconnaissance. It is
intended that all pool members will be issued an Engineering Reconnaissance Manual containing information on the administration and aims of the scheme, the action to be taken following a damaging earthquake and a detailed engineering reconnaissance field guide. The following brief is reproduced from the manual; Section One outlines the aims and administration of the scheme and Section Two, procedures to initiate a reconnaissance. These sections together with a budget sufficient to allow reconnaissance of a large earthquake, have been approved by the Management Committee.

scholarly journals Seismic design committee

1978 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Editor
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Present Knowledge ◽  
National Society ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Management Committee ◽  
Seismic Engineering

The Management Committee of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering have for some time planned the formation of a Seismic Design Committee.
 It is the intention that this Committee would offer assistance to Local Authorities and to designers, for designs of structures and other developments in seismic engineering which border on present knowledge or which are not covered in accepted codes or texts. The Committee may also assist in providing interpretation of code requirements both to overall concepts and to matters of detail.

scholarly journals Methodology for the assessment of the damage cost resulting from a large earthquake in the vicinity of Wellington

1985 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-223
Author(s):  
G. R. Birss
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Large Earthquake ◽  
National Society ◽  
Damage Cost ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
Earthquake Intensity ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Seismic Loss ◽  
Set Up

At the request of the Earthquake and War Damage Commission, the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering set up a study group to determine the maximum probable loss the Commission may suffer by way of claims resulting from a large earthquake with its epicentre near Wellington. The study group's task was to determine the order of cost of physical damage to buildings and their contents which could credibly be expected to result from large earthquake attack. Seismic loss information for New Zealand conditions is minimal and it was therefore necessary to critically review published overseas data. Where appropriate, adjustments were made to accommodate New Zealand conditions. Loss information was compiled as the ratio of damage cost to building value and varied with felt earthquake intensity as well as with type of building construction. The total value and structural classification of the building stock in the affected area was compiled and entered on a computer. A program was set up to enable loss calculations to be carried out for the appropriate building classification and for the relevant earthquake intensities. From this the total loss was calculated. The results of the study expressed as monetary loss are confidential to the Earthquake and War Damage Commission. In this paper, therefore, results are not presented in absolute dollar terms, but are given as relative values.

scholarly journals Introduction to and aims in the design of earthquake resisting shear wall structures

1980 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
R. G. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
National Society ◽  
Concrete Frames ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Wall Structures ◽  
Moment Resisting ◽  
Structural Engineers

Some three years ago the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering initiated a series of group discussions
with the aim of examining seismic design philosophies and methodology, relevant to different types of engineering structures. The results of the first of these discussions, on the seismic design of ductile moment resisting reinforced concrete frames, were subsequently published in a series of papers in the Bulletin of the Society. 
The publication was followed by workshop meetings, held in the main centres of New Zealand and attended mainly by practising structural engineers. During these meetings the recommendations of the group were disseminated and applied to prototype structures.

scholarly journals The Hyogo-Ken Nanbu earthquake (the Great Hanshin Earthquake) of 17 January 1995

1995 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Park ◽  
I. J. Billings ◽  
G. C. Clifton ◽  
J. Cousins ◽  
A. Filiatrault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
National Society ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Hanshin Earthquake

This report describes the observations and preliminary assessments of the members of the Reconnaissance Team of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering which visited Kobe, Japan and the surrounding areas following the Hyogo-ken Nanbu earthquake of 17 January 1995. The report covers aspects of the effects of the earthquake on the ground, lifelines, buildings, bridges and other structures, and the community. Lessons for New Zealand are discussed.

scholarly journals The Philippines earthquake of July 16, 1990

1991 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. C. Hopkins ◽  
W. D. Clark ◽  
T Matuschka ◽  
J. C. Sinclair
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
National Society ◽  
Loss Of Life

On July 16 1990, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 caused widespread damage, disruption and loss of life in Central Luzon, north of Manila. This report presents the observations of a four person reconnaissance team (three engineers and an architect) sent to the Philippines two weeks after the earthquake, by the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering. A summary and conclusions are presented first, with more detailed information following.

scholarly journals Seismic design of storage tanks

1986 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. N. Priestley ◽  
J. H. Wood ◽  
B. J. Davidson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Study Group ◽  
National Society ◽  
Storage Tanks ◽  
Cover Design

A study group of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering has recently completed recommendations for the Seismic Design of Storage Tanks, in a form suitable to be used as a code by the design profession. The recommendations cover design criteria, loading, actions and details and are based on a consistent philosophy of serviceability under the design level earthquake. This paper provides a review of the study group's recommendations.

scholarly journals Developments in seismic design procedures for bridges in New Zealand

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
R. Park
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
National Society ◽  
Ductility Demand ◽  
Design Procedures ◽  
Seismic Force

Progress on developments in the seismic design procedures for bridges in New Zealand is outlined. The current approach has evolved from the recommendations of a study group of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering which was published in 1980. Research and development into the determination of the design seismic force and ductility demand, the capacity design approach, the detailing of bridge columns for adequate ductility, and the design approach using seismic isolation are discussed. More recent developments in New Zealand involving the assessment and retrofit of older bridge structures are also discussed and likely activities and needs of the next decade are suggested.

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