Buildings at Risk

SAVE THE DATE:	THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011 USC DAVIDSON EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER

Summit 2011 ~~ Inaugural Event ~~

The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) will be hosting a major earthquake loss reduction summit on October 13, 2011 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California.  This is an annual event and is a precursor to the "Great ShakeOut" event that will be held on October 20th.  As you know, there are several types of structures that are at risk and many stakeholders do not know what action can be taken to mitigate this risk.  SEAOSC has partnered with several organizations in the planning of this event including The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), The California Institute of Technology, and the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA).

Press Release

Partners:

Sponsors:
Overall Summit Sponsor:   Mitek Industries

YOU ARE THE EXPERTS
When it comes to components you are the experts. You know how to design trusses and panels; - you know how to layout the structural framework that will assemble correctly once they get to the field; - and you know how to build, package and ship all of these with the right standards of quality. Our objective is to help support you by enhancing your unique value-added position in the market, and to help the industry become more accurate and efficient than ever before.

Platinum: Simpson Strong-Tie 
For more than 50 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. Simpson's commitment to product development, engineering, testing and training is evident in the consistent quality and delivery of its products and services.

Link: Simpson Strong-Tie - An American Made Company
Platinum:   FEMA
 

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Link: FEMA Brochure
Link: QuakeSmart - Mitigation Works fo Business

Networking Reception Sponsor:  Saiful - Bouquet  Structural Engineers
 
SBI helps clients build, renovate and sustain their facilities. We consider a project successful when it makes our client successful. To achieve this requires optimal balance between function, cost and performance over time. The knowledge gained from our extensive experience is used to give clients best-of-class information about building issues such as performance, durability, and life-cycle costs. We use it to provide a "bigger picture" insight for new building design, and optimum strategies for managing existing facilities.  

Gold:    
Dynamic 
Certification
Laboratories    
 
 
DCL is one of only a few fully accredited, single source, premier laboratories for all required seismic simulation testing, analysis, reporting, and certification of essential equipment. Its advanced, triaxial shake table, experienced staff and commitiment to quality makes DCL a leader in the industry.
LINK: DCL Company Flyer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fyfe 
Company
 
FYFE Company, is the manufacturer of TYFO® products and FIBRWRAP® Strengthening Systems, and is an ISO 9001:2008 registered firm. The FYFE Group, which includes a global network of certified applicators, are global leaders in the use of externally bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems for the strengthening, repair and restoration of masonry, concrete, steel and wooden structures. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Southern California Earthquake Center
 
The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) is a community of over 600 scientists, students, and others at over 60 institutions worldwide, headquartered at the University of Southern California. SCEC is funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Geological Survey to develop a comprehensive understanding of earthquakes in Southern California and elsewhere, and to communicate useful knowledge for reducing earthquake risk. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USGS
 
Mission: "To provide and apply relevant earthquake science information and knowledge for reducing deaths, injuries, and property damage from earthquakes through understanding of their characteristics and effects and by providing the information and knowledge needed to mitigate these losses."
Link: USGS general website 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digitexx Data Systems Inc.
 
Digitexx Data Systems, Inc. has been in the business of developing structural health monitoring systems for civil structures for more than 10 years. Our most recent solution, REFLEXX Smart Systems for Buildings, provides building owners and structural engineers with a damage detection and performance evaluation reporting system that provides essential structural health data in less than 15 minutes following a triggered event such as an earthquake. 
LINK: Digitexx Smart Systems for Buildings
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saunders Construction Inc.
 
A specialty contractor for 30+ years, Saunders Construction, Inc. performs seismic / earthquake retrofits and structural repairs for all types of buildings. We help clients and structural engineers with every stage of the construction process, including preliminary meetings to discuss the conceptual scope of the retrofit and prepare budgetary pricing, to execution of the retrofit work and a final close-out package. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International Code Council
& 
Evaluation Service
 
The International Code Council is a member-focused association dedicated to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe, sustainable and affordable construction through the development of codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), a subsidiary of the International Code Council, has been the industry leader in performing technical evaluations for code compliance, fostering safe and sustainable design and construction. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CoreBrace
 
 
CoreBrace buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) are a cost effective solution to improve the seismic performance of structures. This highly ductile system has been used in hundreds of projects for earthquake risk mitigation. CoreBrace’s expert staff works closely with owners, architects, engineers, fabricators and erectors to meet their design and construction requirements and is committed to providing braces to the highest level of quality.

Silver:
 
IAPMO
Evaluation
Services
 
 Available
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available
 
 
 Available
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

Bronze:
 
 
 
Risha Engineering
Dewberry
KPFF - Engineers
 BQE Engineering
BOMA - Los Angeles
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thornton Tomasetti Engineering
Degenkolb Engineering  
RADCO
ARUP Engineering   
 Available 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sponsorship Opportunities:	Save the Date:	Registration Form:
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Note: Only Silver and Bronze Sponsorship Opportunities are still available

Summit Registration:
There is limited available seating for this summit; only first 200 registrations received can be accepted, so register early.
1.  Mail-in Registration:	Download registration form flyer, fill out form and mail to SEAOSC.
2.  Fax Registration:	Download registration form flyer, fill out form and fax to SEAOSC.
3.  E-Mail Registration:	Download registration form flyer, fill out form, scan, and e-mail to SEAOSC.
4.  On- Line Registration:	See below.

*	Registration:	Includes parking, notes, breakfast, lunch, breaks, and a late afternoon reception.
*	Continuing Education:	Summit Attendees are eligible to receive 1 professional development credit (PDH) for each hour of attendance (up to 7 PDH's).

 

On-Line Registration: ---- CLOSED - Nearly sold out
- Contact SEAOSC directly for availability
Speakers and Sponsor Representatives:  - Contact SEAOSC directly regarding registration
Government Employee Fee:    $50.00
	(Note: A valid Government Employee I.D. is required to be shown at Check-In at the registration desk, the day of the event, to verify the discounted registration eligibilty.  Those without proper ID will be charged an additional $45.00 for registration, payable at the Check-in Desk)
	On-Line Registration Link: - Government Employee -  (Link disabled)
Engineers, Architects, Building Owners and all Others Fee:  $95.00
	On-Line Registration Link: - Engineers, Architects, Building Owners and all Others -  (Link disabled)

Please assist us with room planning and place your responses under the comments section of the on-line registration to the questions below (use your mouse to click and copy these two questions into the comment section of the on-line registration form and then provide your answers):

1. Which two sessions are you planning on attending (example: 1A, 3B):________

2. Are you planning on attending the Reception (Y/N):_________

Track	2:00 pm - 3:30pm (Session A)	4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Session B)
1	Soft Story Retrofit	Residential Retrofit
2	Non-Structural (Part I)	Non-Structural (Part II)
3	Tall Buildings	Non-Ductile Concrete Building
4	Action & Policy (Part I)	Action & Policy Panel (Part II)

 

Summit Location:

Davidson Executive Conference Center - At the University of Southern California 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90089 Corner of Jefferson and Figueroa

Date: Thursday - October 13, 2011

Time: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

 

Parking: ~ FREE ~		Accommodations
Use Parking Structures D or X , both Located on the USC Campus. See Local Map Link below for more information regarding gate entrances to the campus and driving directions			For local hotel accomodations see Nearby Hotel link below.
	Local Map		Nearby  Hotels
Internet Map Links to Summit:	(click on image)		(click on image

PROGRAM:
	Schedule of Events	Presentations/Speakers
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Need Information? - Contact Us:

Don Gilbert, SEAOSC Executive Director  Phone: 562-908-6131  . Fax: 562-692-3425 .  E-mail: SEAOSC@SEAOSC.org Return to top of page