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Establishing the Transverse Load Capacity of a Timber-framed Classroom Block
Brunsdon, Dave; Faulkner, Simon; Carradine, David; Willard, Mark (2023-04-19)In 2013, longitudinal testing of single storey timber-framed classroom blocks was initiated by the Ministry of Education and completed by BRANZ to better understand the seismic resilience of timber-framed buildings within ... -
Evaluating and Communicating Seismic Risk for Low Rating Buildings
Brunsdon, Dave (2024-04-09)There are many challenges for owners and occupiers of buildings where seismic assessments produce ratings of less than 34%NBS, including addressing questions about whether they should continue to occupy the building. MBIE’s ... -
Improving the Post-Earthquake Response of Hospitals: The Implementation of Priority Response Agreements
Brunsdon, Dave; Keen, Jared; Campbell, Paul; Stevenson, Craig; Moon, Lisa (2024-04-09)It is vital that decisions on which hospital buildings can continue to be used following damaging earthquakes are made quickly. A key component of the decision-making process is timely input from experienced engineers ... -
Post-Earthquake Response: Update on the Improvements to the Rapid Building Assessment Process and Building Management In Emergencies
Campbell, Paul; Brunsdon, Dave; Farrell, Jeff; Macauley, Amanda; Herbert, Eddie; Green, Rori (2024-04-09)It is vital that New Zealand has both the systems in place and trained personnel ready to respond to earthquakes and other natural disasters. Rapidly assessing the usability of affected buildings and identifying an ... -
Understanding and Improving the Seismic Resilience of Hospital Buildings
Brunsdon, Dave; Stannard, Mike (2023-04-19)The establishment of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has enabled more direct national oversight of public hospital buildings across New Zealand. This has also led to the need for a more comprehensive understanding of ...