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Articles Tagged with ''seismic design''

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Harry W. Martin Recognized for Public Safety Leadership by NIBS

March 30, 2021
The American Iron and Steel Institute announced that Harry W. (Hank) Martin has been recognized with the Excellence Award of the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council.
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Large Seismic Expansion Joint Covers and Fire Barriers

The ConCeal Series System
March 22, 2021
Balco announced the addition of a complete line of large seismic expansion joint covers and fire resistive joint systems to their offering of architectural products.
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Building Seismic Safety Council Awards Built Environment Leaders for Public Safety Stewardship

March 11, 2021
Industry leaders were recognized during the recent BSSC Meeting and Symposium to celebrate the 2020 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Recommended Seismic Provisions (FEMA P-2082)-10th edition.
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ICC and SEAOC Release Seismic Design Manuals

July 25, 2020
The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in both PDF and a new eBook format.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Wins Award for Seismic Retrofitting

October 28, 2019
Simpson Strong-Tie has been awarded a 2019 Preservation Design Award for Restoration from the California Preservation Foundation for the restoration of the Napa County Courthouse.
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ICC and California Building Officials Host Roundtable

August 6, 2019
Experts discussed various pathways to developing a nationally applicable approach to seismic functional recovery for new construction.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Completes Seismic Testing for Code-Listed Reinforcement Systems

August 6, 2019
Simpson Strong-Tie has secured seismic code listing of its high-performance FRCM fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix and FRP fiber-reinforced polymer solutions for the reinforcement and strengthening of concrete and masonry structures.
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TRU Compliance Achieves Product Certification Body Accreditation

April 1, 2019
First agency to be accredited for Wind and Blast/Physical Security Performance, according to the International Accreditation Service.
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AAMA Updates Specifications for Seismic Drift Test Methods

February 12, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association updated two documents for evaluating window wall, curtain wall and storefront systems when it comes to seismic drift.
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Roofing Detail: Light-Weight Seismic Strap Wall Flashing

February 6, 2018
The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices
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