Seminar

SPECIAL SEMINAR

Monday, June 9 at 11 AM

Engineering 401

Design of Seismic Isolation Systems for Buildings

Dr. Troy Morgan, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of California, Berkeley

In this seminar, Dr. Morgan will give a general overview of the design and implementation of seismic isolation in buildings. The topics to be covered in this seminar include:

• Fundamentals of isolation theory.

• Classes of buildings appropriate for seismic isolation (both new and retrofit).

• Cost premiums associated with seismic isolation and potential cost savings.

• Available types of seismic isolation devices, their cyclic behavior, and advantages/ disadvantages of each.

• The steps to be taken in the design process of a typical isolated building.

• Applicable code provisions and design references.

• Architectural detailing and construction issues unique to isolated structures.

Biographical Sketch

Troy Morgan currently holds an appointment as a lecturer and postdoctoral researcher in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on seismic design and performance assessment of civil structures equipped with response modification devices, such as base isolators and passive dampers. Dr. Morgan also has eight years of practical experience in the analysis and design of base isolated buildings, bridges, lifeline structures, and industrial facilities.