The application of a simple yet effective method to assess reinforced concrete buildings in New Zealand is discussed. It is proposed that this method be used to identify and prioritise the most vulnerable reinforced concrete ...

WSP has been involved in a number of building projects in New Plymouth. Some of the buildings are founded on volcanic silts (Taranaki ash).  Field and simplified laboratory tests often indicate that these materials are ...

The building and construction sector needs to make big changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if New Zealand is going to meet the legally binding targets of the 2019 Zero Carbon Act, and its commitments under the Paris ...

The Case study building was designed and built in 2003.  The building is a single storey rectangular shaped 25m x 21m steel portal frame structure with precast concrete panels.  The building is typical of a modern commercial ...

Large scale seismic assessments in areas of dense unreinforced masonry buildings (URM) is a significant challenge for structural engineers. URM buildings respond to earthquake excitation with a variety of mechanisms as ...

Due to the widespread damage and large economic losses caused to residential houses by major earthquakes all around the world, government authorities and nongovernmental organizations have made significant investments to ...

Gender disparity in the engineering industry is a well-recognised problem. Engineering is a growing industry, and the lack of gender balance affects the diversity of thought available to it, as well as the potential ...

This paper is focused on the design and implementation of a functional tool to evaluate and communicate the seismic risk to increase resilience and reduce human and economic loss. Wellington has been selected as the case ...