Earthquake Insights Seminar: Unveiling Discoveries and Preparedness Strategies - Lessons learned from the M 7.8 Türkiye Earthquake of 6 February 2023
Overview
Earthquakes are natural phenomena that often leave us in awe of their power and destruction. To gain a deeper understanding of these events and to bolster earthquake preparedness in Canada and worldwide, our team of dedicated researchers embarked on a journey to Türkiye, a region susceptible to seismic activity and recently suffered from a major earthquake. Now, they're back to share their findings, experiences, and insights with the community.
Highlights of the Event
Research Revelations
Our esteemed panel of professors will present their findings from the recent expedition, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms behind earthquakes, their impact on infrastructure and communities, and the implications for disaster preparedness.
Interdisciplinary Insights
In addition to our UBC Civil Engineering faculty, we are honored to host faculty members from other renowned universities who will provide diverse perspectives on earthquake research, risk assessment, and resilience strategies.
Interactive Discussions
Engage in interactive discussions with our panelists, allowing you to delve deeper into the research, ask questions, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of earthquake dynamics.
Promoting Preparedness
Beyond research, this event underscores the critical importance of earthquake preparedness and safety. Learn about practical measures you can take to prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your community in the event of an earthquake.
Recordings and Presentations
Video Chapters of the Webcast
Opening remarks from Consul General of Türkiye, Mr. Hüseyin Emrah Kurt
Opening remarks from Dr. Tony Yang, Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
Seismology and Geotechnical Effects with Dr. Alemdar Bayraktar Professor in Structural and Earthquake Engineering and Dr. Keshab Sharma Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering Inc.
Building Codes and Construction Practices with Dr. Tony Yang
Performance of Residential Buildings with Dr. Svetlana Brzev, Adjunct Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
Performance of Schools with Dr. Bishnu Pandey, Instructor, BCIT and Allison Chen, Practice Advisor, EGBC
Performance of Health Care Facilities with Dr. Jeffrey Salmon, Structural EIT, Ausenco
Preparedness, Response and Recovery with Dr. Jeffrey Salmon, Dr. Şerife Özata, and Allison Chen.
Dr. Mehrtash Motamedi, Research Associate, UBC Department of Civil Engineering moderates a panel discussion.
Concluding Remarks from Dr. Tony Yang, Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
Speakers:
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Alemdar Bayraktar, PhD
Professor in Structural and Earthquake Engineering
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Svetlana Brzev, PhD, P.Eng., FEC
Adjunct Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
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Allison Chen, P.Eng., P.E.
Practice Advisor, EGBC
Mehrtash Motamedi, PhD, P.Eng.
Research Associate, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
Bishnu Pandey, PhD, P.Eng.
Instructor, BCIT
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Jeffrey Salmon, PhD
Structural EIT, Ausenco
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Keshab Sharma, PhD
Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering Inc.
Carlos Ventura, P.E., P.Eng., PhD
Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
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Tony Yang, PhD, P.Eng., F. CAE
Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering
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Şerife Özata, PhD
Architect, Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture, Ahi Evran University in Kirsehir, Turkey
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Omar AlShawa, PhD
Research Associate (RTD-A), Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, SAPIENZA University of Rome, Italy
Questions about the event can be directed to contact@apsc.ubc.ca.
