3.a Reinforced Concrete
Preliminary observations from biaxial testing of a two-storey, two-by-one bay, reinforced concrete slotted beam superassembly
C.A. Muir, S. Pampanin & D.K. Bull
Wall-to-floor interaction in concrete buildings with rocking wall systems
R.S. Henry, J.M. Ingham & S. Sritharan
A Parametric Study of R.C. Slab in Beam-Column Connection under Cyclic Loading
Saddam M. Ahmed, Umarani Gunasekaran & Gregory A. MacRae
Shake table tests of non-ductile RC frames retrofitted with GFRP laminates in beam column joints and selective weakening in floor slabs
P.Quintana Gallo, U. Akguzel, S. Pampanin, A.J. Carr & P. Bonelli
Experiments on Reinforced Concrete Frames with Brick Infill
Tsung-Chih Chiou, Shyh-Jiann Hwang & Fu-Pei Hsiao
European research on seismic behaviour of precast structures
G. Toniolo
3.b Structural Engineering
Non-linear equivalent frame modelling - Assessment of a two storey perforated unreinforced masonry wall
C.L. Knox & J.M. Ingham
NEES Integrated Seismic Risk Assessment Framework(NISRAF)
S.L. Lin, J. Li, A.S. Elnashai & B.F. Spencer
Structural efficiency by analysis: The Fonterra Dryer Plant, Darfield
N.J. Brooke, T.J. Stuart, B.J. Davidson, S. Blain & P. Clark
Understanding cladding damage: A numerical investigation into a Christchurch earthquake case study
A. Baird, A. Palermo & S. Pampanin
Improving the Seismic Resilience of Lifeline Tunnels
V.S. Romero & R.J. Caulfield
Experimental Modal Identification of Structures under Earthquake Excitation
Sherif Beskhyroun, Quincy T. Ma, Liam Wotherspoon & Barry J. Davidson
Keynote Session
What can we do about earthquakes? Towards a systematic approach to seismic risk mitigation
David Alexander
5 Plenary Session
Presentation 136
A Time-dependent Update of the National Seismic Hazard Model for the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence
M.C. Gerstenberger, K. Berryman, A. Christophersen, B. Fry, G.H. McVerry, A. Nicol, J. Pettinga, M. Reyners, D. Rhoades, S. Steacy, M.W. Stirling, T. Webb & C. Williams
A review of post-earthquake building control policies with respect to the recovery of the Christchurch CBD
B.D. Galloway & H.J. Hare
"Low risk does not equal no risk": understanding barriers to earthquake risk reduction in low seismic hazard areas
D.M. Johnston, C. Orchiston, C. Weaver, J. Becker, S. McBride, D. Paton, J. McClure & T.M. Wilson
6.a Engineering Seismology
Observed Ground Motions in the 4 September 2010 Darfield and 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes
B.A. Bradley
Lessons from the Canterbury events: preliminary improvements to the online felt reports
T. Goded, K.F. Fenaughty & R.J. Michell
Kinematic source studies of the ongoing (2010-2011) sequence of recent large earthquakes in Canterbury
C. Holden & J. Beavan
Spectra and PGAs for the Assessment and Reconstruction of Christchurch
G.H. McVerry, M.C. Gerstenberger, D.A. Rhoades & M.W. Stirling
New National Seismic Hazard Model for New Zealand: Changes to Estimated Long-Term Hazard
M.W. Stirling, G.H. McVerry & M.C. Gerstenberger
Construction Cost Implications of the Increased Seismic Coefficient Z for Christchurch: A Case Study
A.D. Amaris & K. Hoglund
6.b Performance of Bridges
Analyses of State Highway Bridges Damaged in the Darfield and Christchurch Earthquakes
J.H. Wood
Seismic Improvement of the SH 5 Mohaka River Bridge
D.K. Kirkcaldie, P. Brabhaharan, C. Wang, E. Blaikie & G. Gregg
Post Earthquake Transportation Network Performance: Transportation of Injured to Medical Facilities
S. Rahimian & S. McNeil
Critically damaged bridges & concepts for earthquake recovery
J. Waldin, J. Jennings & P. Routledge
Damage assessment, analysis and modelling of bridgesin non-liquefiable soil during Canterbury earthquakes
A. Palermo, M. Brando & E. Camnasio
An improved method for conveying earthquake loss data utilising Monte Carlo simulations
M.R. Cutfield & Q.T. Ma
7.a Geotechnical Engineering
Soil liquefaction and slope failures during the 2011 Tohoku, Japan Earthquake
R.P. Orense
Application of new Gel-push sampling procedure to obtain high quality laboratory test data for advanced geotechnical analyses
M.L. Taylor, M. Cubrinovski & I. Haycock
Full Scale Testing of Ground Remediation Options for Residential Property Repair following the Canterbury Earthquakes
H.J. Bowen, P.J. Millar & N.J. Traylen
Earthquake geotechnical engineering issues associated with design of Waikato Expressway.
A. Murashev, C. Keepa & G. Hayes
Progressive mainshock-aftershock damage in Christchurch, New Zealand
H.B. Mason & Z. Chen
Pre and post-earthquake dynamic analysis of an RC building including soil-structure interaction
F. Butt & P. Omenzetter
Detailed Seismic Assessment and Seismic Improvements of Market Road Underpass
D. Novakov, D. Ashby, T. Chin, A. George & G. Gregg
7.b Analysis/Design of Buildings
Performance Objectives for Low Damage Seismic Design of Buildings
H.John Hare, Stuart J. Oliver & Bruce D. Galloway
Nonlinear Analysis Acceptance Criteria for the Seismic Performance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings
S.J. Oliver, A.G. Boys & D.J. Marriott
Inter-storey Drift Limits for Buildings at Ultimate limit States
S.R. Uma, A.B. King & T. Holden
The influence of pounding on member demands in lowrise buildings
G.L. Cole, R.P. Dhakal, A.J. Carr & D.K Bull
Estimated seismic performance of a standard NZS3101:2006 RC office building during the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake
Y. Ishikawa & B.A. Bradley
Influence of Stiffness Variation on the Performance of Houses in Earthquakes
A.Z. Liu & G.J. Beattie
Observations on the Performance of Residential Concrete Slabs under Seismic and Soil Liquefaction Conditions
C.W. Ashby
Poster Poster Presentations
Dynamic deformation characteristics of pumice sand
R.P. Orense, M. Hyodo & T. Kaneko
Dynamic performance assessment of a multi-storey timber building via long-term seismic monitoring and model updating
A.A. Gaul, S.N.R. Jager, P. Omenzetter & H. Morris
Consistency of Seismicity and Ground Motion Modelling with the Canterbury Earthquakes
B.A. Bradley
Ground Motion Comparison of the 2011 Tohoku, Japan and 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes:Implications for large events in New Zealand
B.A. Bradley
Estimating post-earthquake welfare and sheltering needs following a Wellington earthquake
K.C. Wright, D.M. Johnston, W.J. Cousins & S.K. McBride
Quantifying Building Engineering Demand Parameters in Seismic Events
H.N. Dantanarayana, G.A. MacRae, R. Dhakal, S.R. Uma & T.Z. Yeow
Analysis of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading Data from the 2010 Darfield and 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes
K. Robinson, B.A. Bradley & M. Cubrinovski
Torsional Considerations in Building Seismic Design
B. Miranda, G.A. MacRae, T.Z. Yeow & K. Beyer
Hysteretic Influence on Earthquake Induced Sliding Damage of Contents
R. English, G.A. MacRae & R.P. Dhakal
Contents Sliding Response Spectra
S.L. Lin, G.A. MacRae, T.Z. Yeow, R.P. Dhakal & R. English
Design and testing of reinforced concrete frames incorporating the slotted beam detail
J.D.R. Byrne & D.K. Bull
Loss Estimation in Christchurch CBD followingRecent Earthquakes: Validation and Refinement ofCurrent Procedures
S.L. Lin, S. Giovinazzi & S. Pampanin
Presentation 086
Structural Health Monitoring of the Base-Isolated Christchurch Women’s Hospital Following the Canterbury Earthquakes
B. Nigbor, H.P. Gavin, G.A. MacRae, G.W. Rodgers, M. Nayerloo, J.G. Chase, S. Gutschmidt & C. Granger
Impact Mechanics, Damage and Building Pounding: The Effect of Co-efficient of Restitution, Structural Yielding and Gap Ratio
F. Boyer, G. Labrosse, J.G. Chase, G.W. Rodgers & G.A. MacRae
Performance Based Design, would it have made adifference in Christchurch?
Will Parker, Josiah Thompson, Paul P. Cordova, Kenneth T. Tam & John D. Meyer
Development and Implementation of Buckling Restrained Braces in Taiwan
S.L. Lin, G.A. MacRae, A.C. Wu, P.C. Lin & K.C. Tsai
Velocity dependence of HF2V devices using different shaft configurations
J.Chanchí Golondrino, J.G. Chase, G.W. Rodgers, G.A. MacRae & C.G. Clifton
Behaviour of Asymmetrical Friction Connections using different shim materials
J.Chanchí Golondrino, G.A. MacRae, J.G. Chase, G.W. Rodgers & C.G. Clifton
Quantification of seismic performance factors for buildings incorporating three-dimensional construction system
M. Mashal & A. Filiatrault
Improvements for the Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Walls in Chile and Suggestions for the Refinement of Other Seismic Code Provisions
P. Bonelli, J. Restrepo, P.Quintana Gallo, S. Pampanin & A.J. Carr
Temporary Housing Issues following the 22nd Christchurch Earthquake, NZ
Sonia Giovinazzi, Joanne R. Stevenson, Jon Mitchell & Anna Mason
Problems of seismic design of the cladding panels of precast buildings
A. Colombo & G. Toniolo
Liquefaction ejecta clean-up in Christchurch during the 2010-2011 earthquake sequence
M. Villemure, T.M. Wilson, D. Bristow, M. Gallagher, S. Giovinazzi & C. Brown
The effects of soil-foundation interface nonlinearity on seismic soil-structure interaction analysis
M. Moghaddasi, A.J. Carr, M. Cubrinovski, S. Pampanin, J.G. Chase, C.T. Chatzigogos & A. Pecker
Acoustic Surveying Technology and Research on the Haihe Buried Fault in Tianjin
F. Liu, Y.K. Chen, W.P. Gao, Z.S. Wang & Y.P. Zheng
9.a Steel and Timber Structures
Experimental studies of the Self-Centering Sliding Hinge Joint
H.H. Khoo, G.C. Clifton, J.W. Butterworth & G.A. MacRae
Spectral Design Analysis of Sliding Hinge Joints and HF2V Devices for Seismic Dissipation
F. Kato, G.W. Rodgers, G.A. MacRae & J.G. Chase
Measuring the effectiveness of seismic control of steel frames using braces with bilinear and flag-shaped hysteretic characteristics
James B McInerney & John C Wilson
Ambient and Forced Vibration Testing and Finite Element Model Updating of a Full-scale Post-Tensioned Laminated Veneer Lumber Building
M.L. Worth, P. Omenzetter & H. Morris
Carterton Events Centre Auditorium Pres-Lam Wall Design and Construction
D. Dekker, S. Chung & A. Palermo
Seismic performance of a post-tensioned LVL building subjected to the Canterbury earthquake sequence
Tobias Smith, David Carradine, Stefano Pampanin, Rocco Ditommaso & Felice C. Ponzo
9.b Canterbury Earthquakes
Survey of Damage Extent and Severity of Christchurch Earthquakes for Regional Risk Assessment
T. Lai, A. Nasseri & F. Turner
Performance of house lining and cladding systems in the 22 February Lyttleton earthquake
G.C. Thomas & R.H. Shelton
Christchurch City lifelines - performance of concrete potable water reservoirs in the February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake and summary findings
N. Charman & I. Billings
“Recovery of Lifelines” following the 22nd February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake: successes and issues
Sonia Giovinazzi & Thomas M. Wilson
The Impact of the 22nd February 2011 Earthquake on Christchurch Hospital
J.K. McIntosh, C. Jacques, J. Mitrani-Reiser, T.D. Kirsch, S. Giovinazzi & T.M. Wilson
Christchurch Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament: Lessons learnt on the Stabilisation of a Significant Heritage Building
J. Lester, A.G. Brown & J.M. Ingham
10 Plenary Session
Damage, Death and Downtime Risk Attenuation in the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake
J.B. Mander & Y. Huang
Costs of Base-isolation and Earthquake Insurance in New Zealand
A.W. Charleson & N.J. Allaf
Using Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation to Create Earthquake-Resilient Buildings
R.L. Mayes, A.G. Brown & Dario Pietra
The Flawless Reinsurance Loss Model for the Perfect(New Zealand) Earthquake
Michael Barkhausen, Russell Blong, Peter Cheesman, Ben Miliauskas & Michael Spranger