This proceedings explores the latest changes in code including wind and seismic provisions along with important new approaches, such as blast resistance, to enhance the security and stability of the structures we build. Rehabilitation and retrofitting emerge as the critical topic discussed in these papers as private companies and government agencies alike upgrade existing structures to hold the line on insurance premiums and to meet FEMA guidelines. In an effort to drive practical application of cutting-edge research, the papers discussed: Innovations in Infrastructure Design; Recent Trends...
This proceedings explores the latest changes in code including wind and seismic provisions along with important new approaches, such as blast resistan...