| Day/Time |
Subject |
| Day 1 |
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A1 Hurricane and Earthquake Hazards in the Caribbean |
| 08:30-10:00 |
A1.1 The Hurricane Hazard
- A1.1.1 formation
- A1.1.2 climate change and its effect on the windstorm phenomena
- A1.1.3 factors affecting the wind speed
- A1.1.4 factors in determining the effect of wind on buildings
- A1.1.5 examples of failures
|
| 10:00-10:30 |
Refreshments |
| 10:30-12:00 |
A1.2 The Earthquake Hazard
- A1.2.1 the tectonic setting of the Caribbean
- A1.2.2 seismic events in the Caribbean – causes and history
- A1.2.3 Seismic Research Unit of UWI and the engineering community
- A1.2.4 the Pan-American Institute of Geography and History project
- A1.2.5 the USAID/OAS-CDMP project results and derived "code" values
- A1.2.6 volcanic activity
- A1.2.7 tsunamis
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| 12:00-13:30 |
Lunch |
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A2 Multi-hazard Design |
| 13:30-15:00 |
A2.1 Synergies and Contradictions
- A2.1.1 source of loading
- A2.1.2 type and duration of loading
- A2.1.3 predictability of loads
- A2.1.4 influence of local soil conditions on response
- A2.1.5 main factors affecting building response
- A2.1.6 normal design basis for maximum credible event
- A2.1.7 design of non-structural elements
|
| 15:00-15:30 |
Refreshments |
| 15:30-17:00 |
A2.2 The Process of Structural Design
- A2.2.1 forms and systems and materials
- A2.2.2 the influence of available construction processes
- A2.2.3 accommodation of the legitimate requirements of the architect and the electrical
and mechanical engineers
- A2.2.4 ancillary issues
- A2.2.5 the need to satisfy the contractor
- A2.2.6 the need to satisfy the investor
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| Day 2 |
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A3 Conceptual Design |
| 08:30-10:00 |
A3.1 Conceptual Designs to Resist Hurricanes
- A3.1.1 geometry or shape or configuration of the building
- A3.1.2 the siting of the building
- A3.1.3 the materials of construction
- A3.1.4 the structural system
|
| 10:00-10:30 |
Refreshments |
| 10:30-12:00 |
A3.2 Conceptual Designs to Resist Earthquakes
- A3.2.1 geometry or shape or configuration of the building
- A3.2.2 the siting of the building
- A3.2.3 the materials of construction
- A3.2.4 the structural system
- A3.2.5 base isolation and energy absorption
|
| 12:00-13:30 |
Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 |
A3.3 Problems Associated with Detailing and Construction
- A3.3.1 ductility
- A3.3.2 durability
- A3.3.3 construction details (documentation)
- A3.3.4 quality assurance
|
| 15:00-15:30 |
Refreshments |
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A4 Interaction |
| 15:30-17:00 |
A4.1 Exercise A4.2 Tutorial
A4.3 Questions and Answers |
| Day 3 |
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B1 Determination of Forces |
| 08:30-10:00 |
B1.1 Determination of Wind Forces for Use in Analysis
- B1.1.1 the fundamentals
- B1.1.2 using CUBiC and BNS CP28
- B1.1.3 using ASCE 7-98
|
| 10:00-10:30 |
Refreshments |
| 10:30-12:00 |
B1.2 Determination of Earthquake Forces for Use in
Analysis
- B1.2.1 the fundamentals
- B1.2.2 using CUBiC
- B1.2.3 introduction to IBC2000
|
| 12:00-13:30 |
Lunch |
| |
B2 Analysis |
| 13:30-15:00 |
B2.1 Outline of Analytical Procedures- I |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Refreshments |
| 15:30-17:00 |
B2.2 Outline of Analytical Procedures- II |
| Day 4 |
|
| 08:30-10:00 |
B2.3 Introduction to Dynamic Analysis |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Refreshments |
| 10:30-12:00 |
B2.4 NEHRP Analysis |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Lunch |
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B3 Detailing |
| 13:30-15:00 |
B3.1 Detailing for Hurricanes
- B3.1.1 timber
- B3.1.2 masonry
- B3.1.3 glazing
- B3.1.4 roof coverings
|
| 15:00-15:30 |
Refreshments |
| 15:30-17:00 |
B3.2 Detailing for Earthquakes
- B3.2.1 masonry
- B3.2.2 concrete
- B3.2.3 steel
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| Day 5 |
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B4 Interaction |
| 08:30-10:00 |
B4.1 Exercise B4.2 Tutorial |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Refreshments |
10:30-12:00 |
B4.3 Discussion B4.4 Questions and Answers |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Presentation of certificates and lunch |