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General<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

1.0 Professional Guide – Design of Buildings and Structures in Low to Moderate Seismicity Regions<\/h2>\n

Many of the publications below were book chapters taken from a guidebook published in 2018.<\/p>\n

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Interested viewers can download the whole book for free at https:\/\/www.polyu.edu.hk\/cnercsteel\/-\/media\/department\/cnercsteel\/publication\/professional-guide\/pg002.pdf<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

The relevant chapters are made available in QuakeAdvice.<\/p>\n

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2.0 Design and Assessment of Bridges in Regions of Low to Moderate Seismicity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For bridge engineers, a guidebook published in 2019 is recommended.<\/p>\n

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Francis T.K. Au, Ting Huang, Jiang Yi, Ce Li, Nelson T.K. Lam and Rui-juan Jiang, Design and Assessment of Bridges in Regions of Low to Moderate Seismicity – The Hong Kong Context, Construction Industry Council, 2019.<\/p>\n

Interested viewers can download the whole book for free at<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www2.cic.hk\/files\/page\/10389\/20250512%20CIC_Reference%20Material_Francis%20TK%20AU%20(Revised).pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.0 AS 1170.4-2007 Commentary (2021)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Structural Design Actions Part 4: Earthquake Actions in Australia 2nd Edition (2021). ISBN 978-0-9876356-4-8<\/p>\n

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Interested viewers can download the whole book for free at this link<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

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4.0 IStructE – Examples for the seismic design of steel and concrete buildings to Eurocode 8<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Simple design calculations for basic steel and concrete elements for buildings within the scope of BS EN 1998.<\/p>\n

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Interested viewers can purchase the book at https:\/\/www.istructe.org\/resources\/guidance\/examples-eurocode-8-seismic-design\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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On seismic actions fundamentals<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

General overview<\/h4>\n
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  1. Tsang, H.H. and Lam, N.T.K. (2018). Chapter 3: “Earthquake Loading Characterisation for Regions of Low to Moderate Seismicity<\/strong>“, in Lam & Chan (Eds.), Guideline on Design of Buildings and Structures in Low-to-moderate Seismicity Countries<\/em>. Professional Guide: PG-002, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong branch, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University). (link: 2018_Chapter 3<\/a>)
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  2. Looi, D.T.W.; Tsang, H.H. and Lam, N.T.K. (2019). “The Malaysian Seismic Design Code: Lessons learnt<\/strong>“, Proceedings of the 2019 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering<\/em>, April 04-06, Auckland, New Zealand. (link: http:\/\/db.nzsee.org.nz\/2019\/Oral\/11C.05%20Looi.pdf<\/a>; or https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/333078631_The_Malaysian_Seismic_Design_Code_Lessons_learnt<\/a>)
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  3. Looi, D.T.W.; H.H. Tsang and Lam, N.T.K. (2021). “Developing Earthquake Resistant Structural Design Standard for Malaysia Based on Eurocode 8: Challenges and Recommendations<\/strong>“, Standards, 2(1), 134-153.
    \n    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/standards1020012<\/a>
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    Topic A: Response spectrum modelling<\/h4>\n
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    1. Looi, D.T.W.; Tsang, H.H.; Hee, M.C. and Lam, N.T.K. (2018). “Seismic Hazard and Response Spectrum Modelling for Malaysia and Singapore<\/strong>“, Earthquakes and Structures<\/em>, 15(1), pp. 67-79. DOI 10.12989\/eas.2018.15.1.067
      \n(link:       2018_EAS_Looietal_SeismicmodellingMalaysiaSingapore<\/a>)<\/li>\n
    2. Lam, N.T.K., Tsang, H.H., Lumantarna, E. & Wilson, J.L. (2016), “Minimum loading requirements for areas of low seismicity<\/strong>“, Earthquakes and Structures<\/em>, 11(4): 539-561. DOI 10.12989\/eas.2016.11.4.539<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Topic B: Site soil amplifications modelling<\/h4>\n
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      1. Looi, D.T.W.; Tsang, H.H.; Lam, N.T.K. and Hee, M.C. (2018). Chapter 12.2: “Site classification scheme and response spectrum models for Malaysia<\/strong>“, in Lam & Chan (Eds.), Guideline on Design of Buildings and Structures in Low-to-moderate Seismicity Countries<\/em>. Professional Guide: PG-002, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong branch, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) (link: 2018_Chapter 12.2<\/a>)
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      2. Looi, D.T.W.; Lim, E.P. and Hee, M.C. (2018). Chapter 7: “A case study of code compliant design of buildings in regions of low-to-moderate seismicity<\/strong>“, in Lam & Chan (Eds.), Guideline on Design of Buildings and Structures in Low-to-moderate Seismicity Countries<\/em>. Professional Guide: PG-002, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong branch, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University). (link: 2018_Chapter 7<\/a>)
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      3. Tsang, H.H., Wilson, J.L., Lam, N.T.K. & Su, R.K.L. (2017), “A design spectrum model for flexible soil sites in regions of low-to-moderate seismicity<\/strong>“, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering<\/em>, 92: 36-45. DOI 10.1016\/j.soildyn.2016.09.035<\/a><\/li>\n
      4. Tsang, H.H., Wilson, J.L. & Lam, N.T.K. (2017), “A refined design spectrum model for regions of lower seismicity<\/strong>“, Australian Journal of Structural Engineering<\/em>, 18(1): 3-10. DOI 10.1080\/13287982.2017.1297529<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch videos on seismic action fundamentals\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t

        On seismic analysis techniques:<\/h2>\n

        Global analysis<\/h4>\n
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        1. Lam, N.T.K., Wilson, J.L., and Lumantarna, E. (2010). “Modelling Seismically Induced Storey Drift in Buildings<\/strong>“, \u00a0Structural Engineering & Mechanics<\/em>, 35(4): 459-478. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12989\/sem.2010.35.4.459<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. Lam, N.T.K. (2011), “Use of Spreadsheets for Analyses in Structural Engineering<\/strong>“, Applications of Spreadsheets in Education: The Amazing Power of a Simple Tool<\/em>, (Ed. Sugen, S. & Kwan, M.), Bentham Science Publisher : Chapter 2, 16-40. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2174\/978160805276911101010018<\/a><\/li>\n
        3. Looi, D.T.W.; Lim, E.P. and Hee, M.C. (2018). Chapter 7: “A case study of code compliant design of buildings in regions of low-to-moderate seismicity<\/strong>“, in Lam & Chan (Eds.), Guideline on Design of Buildings and Structures in Low-to-moderate Seismicity Countries<\/em>. Professional Guide: PG-002, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong branch, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) (link: 2018_Chapter 7<\/a>)
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        4. Khatiwada, P.; Lumantarna E.; Lam, N.T.K. and Looi, D.T.W. (2021). “Fast Checking of Drift Demand in Multi-Storey Buildings with Asymmetry<\/strong>“, Buildings<\/em>, 11(1). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/buildings11010013<\/a>.
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        5. Khatiwada, P. and Lumantarna E. (2021). “Simplified Method of Determining Torsional Stability of the Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings<\/strong>“, CivilEng<\/em>, 2(2). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/civileng2020016<\/a>.
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          RC members modelling and analysis<\/h4>\n
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          1. Lam, N.T.K., Wilson, J.L. and Lumantarna, E. (2011). “Force-Deformation Behaviour Modelling of Cracked Reinforced Concrete by EXCEL spreadsheets<\/strong>“, Invited paper in Special Issue entitled Computing Technologies and Concrete Structures in Computers and Concrete<\/em>. 8(1): 43 – 57. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12989\/cac.2011.8.1.043<\/a><\/li>\n
          2. Menegon, Scott J; Wilson, John L; Lam, Nelson TK and Gad, Emad F (2020) “Development of a user-friendly and transparent non-linear analysis program for RC walls<\/strong>“.\u00a0Computers and Concrete<\/em>, 25(4):327-341. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12989\/cac.2020.25.4.327<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t

            On seismic design:<\/h2>\n
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            1. Lam, N.T.K.; Tsang, H.H. and Li, S. (2025). “Inter-storey drift and storey shear forces in rocking isolated buildings<\/strong>“, Structures<\/em>, 78. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.istruc.2025.109274<\/a>
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            2. Looi, D.T.W.; Tsang, H.H. and Lam, N.T.K. (2020). “Simplifying Eurocode 8 Ductile Detailing Rules for Reinforced Concrete Structures<\/strong>“, 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering<\/em>, 17WCEE 2021, September 13-18 (rescheduled to 2021), Sendai, Japan. (link: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/344395719_SIMPLIFYING_EUROCODE_8_DUCTILE_DETAILING_RULES_FOR_REINFORCED_CONCRETE_STRUCTURES<\/a>)<\/li>\n
            3. Menegon, S.J.; Wilson, J.L.; Lam, N.T.K. and McBean, P. (2017). “RC walls in Australia: seismic design and detailing <\/strong>to AS 1170.4 and AS 3600<\/strong>“,\u00a0Australian Journal of Structural Engineering<\/em>, 19(1), 67-84. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13287982.2017.1410309<\/a>
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            4. Mehair, Y.; Looi, D.T.W.; Lam, N.T.K. and Wilson, J.L. (published online 2021, in press). “Seismic Response Modification Factors for buildings featuring a gravity transfer system by Incremental Dynamic Analyses<\/strong>“, Journal of Earthquake Engineering. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/13632469.2021.1964644<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t

              On site-specific seismic design of buildings:<\/h2>\n

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              1. Hu, Y.W.; Lam, N.T.K.; Khatiwada, P.; Menegon, S.J. and Looi, D.T.W. (2021). “Site-Specific Response Spectra: Guidelines for Engineering Practice<\/strong>“, CivilEng<\/em>, 2(3): 712-735. DOI 10.3390\/civileng2030039<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                These open-access articles are part of the Special Issue in CivilEng<\/a>. The Guest Editors are Prof. Nelson Lam and Dr Elisa Lumantarna.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Hu, Y.; Khatiwada, P.; Tsang, H.-H.; Menegon, S. Site-Specific Response Spectra and Accelerograms on Bedrock and Soil Surface<\/strong>. CivilEng<\/em>\u00a02023,\u00a04<\/em>, 311-332. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/civileng4010018<\/a><\/li>\n
                  2. Hu, Y.; Lam, N.; Khatiwada, P.; Tsang, H.-H.; Menegon, S. Generation of Site-Specific Accelerograms and Response Spectra Involving Sampling Information from Borehole Records<\/strong>.\u00a0CivilEng<\/em>\u00a02023,\u00a04<\/em>, 827-855. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/civileng4030046<\/a><\/li>\n
                  3. Khatiwada, P.; Hu, Y.; Lumantarna, E.; Menegon, S.J. Dynamic Modal Analyses of Building Structures Employing Site-Specific Response Spectra Versus Code Response Spectrum Models<\/strong>.\u00a0CivilEng<\/em>\u00a02023,\u00a04<\/em>, 134-150. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/civileng4010009<\/a><\/li>\n
                  4. Khatiwada, P.; Hu, Y.; Lam, N.; Menegon, S.J. Nonlinear Dynamic Analyses Utilising Macro-Models of Reinforced Concrete Building Structures and Site-Specific Accelerograms<\/strong>.\u00a0CivilEng<\/em>\u00a02023,\u00a04<\/em>, 881-900. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/civileng4030048<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    General: 1.0 Professional Guide – Design of Buildings and Structures in Low to Moderate Seismicity Regions Many of the publications below were book chapters taken from a guidebook published in 2018. Interested viewers can download the whole book for free at https:\/\/www.polyu.edu.hk\/cnercsteel\/-\/media\/department\/cnercsteel\/publication\/professional-guide\/pg002.pdf The relevant chapters are made available in QuakeAdvice.   2.0 Design and Assessment … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full-width.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1153"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2161,"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1153\/revisions\/2161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/quakeadvice.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}