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Steel Moment Resisting Framed (MRF) Webinar: Design, lesson learned in the recent earthquakes, and new developments to comply with NZBC
October 27, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
HERA is pleased to present this seminar to share the latest design and detailing steel moment-resisting frames.
Key aspects to be covered:
- Introduction to and overview of HERA Report R4-156 MRF Design Guide
- Behaviour of MRFs in severe earthquakes and lessons learned
- General layout and structural form of steel moment frames and preliminary design
- Overview of MRF detailed design
- Design and detailing of OSHJ low-damage seismic solution
- General detailing and construction requirements for MRSF systems
For further technical information about the webinar contact: Dr. Kawa Andisheh,
Email: Kaveh.andisheh@hera.org.nz,
For all other queries contact: admin@hera.org.nz
- Structural Engineers who need to know about the latest structural and seismic design and detailing developments in Steel Moment Resisting Frames (SMRF)
- Engineering Students keen to learn recent research and development incorporate in updating the design and detailing of SMRF, and those who would like to invest in their future professional career.
Dr Kawa Andisheh | HERA Structural Systems Manager
Dr Kawa (Kaveh) Andisheh is General Manager of HERA structural systems. Among other activities, Kawa lead the structural systems strategy and programme of research, consulting, membership engagement and training activities within HERA to maintain its alignment with industry needs both currently and in the long term.
Kawa is a multi-Committee Member (AS/NZS) of Standards Australia and NZS Standards New Zealand. He was awarded a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury in 2017, and completed Doctorate studies in structural engineering at the Technical University of Milan in 2013, and he also hold a BSC and a MSc in Civil Engineering.
Kawa is a chartered member of Engineering New Zealand, CPEng, IntPE, and he is a chartered member of NZ institute of directors.
Dr. Charles Clifton | Associate Professor, University of Auckland
He has specialised in the behaviour and design of structural steel and composite structures since 1983. From 1983 to 2007 this was as Senior Structural Engineer at Heavy Engineering Research Association, where he conducted research in structural steel, composite construction, fire engineering and durability. He also made consideration contributions to the introduction of new and revised standards, developed widely used design guides and was actively involved in professional development. Since 2008 he has continued research and education in that area at the University of Auckland.
Dr. Shahab Ramhormozian | Senior Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Shahab is a Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) teaching, and undertaking and supervising research in the field of structural and earthquake engineering with a focus on steel structures. Shahab has undertaken his PhD under Associate Professor Charles Clifton’s supervision on optimising the Sliding Hinge Joint with Belleville Springs, which has started to be implemented in practice.
Seminar Fee (incl. GST)
$200 HERA Ordinary member
FREE HERA Student member
$285 HERA Affiliate or Associate member and Engineering NZ members
$300 Non Members
$100 Non Member Student
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