Resilient by Design: Seismic Principles for Masonry Structures
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
1 LU/HSW
Explore the principles and strategies essential to the seismic design of masonry structures. Gain insight into planning, material selection, and construction techniques that enhance the resilience of masonry buildings during seismic events. Key topics include building code requirements, the role of structural elements, and architectural considerations. Learn industry best practices for creating more durable structures that safeguard the public during seismic events.
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Learning Objectives:
- Identify building codes, standards, and specifications related to seismic masonry design.
- Understand the role of structural elements, materials, and their interactions in optimizing building response to earthquakes.
- Evaluate the performance of masonry structures during seismic events to identify critical factors for resilience.
- Explain prescriptive requirements for different seismic zones, including material selection, reinforcing, and detailing.
About the Speaker
Sunup mathew, se, leep ap
Director Of Industry Development And Technical Services, imi
Sunup is a structural engineer with more than 20 years of experience in masonry, concrete, and steel design. He has expertise in the design of new structures, evaluation and retrofitting of existing structures, and identification and resolution of field construction problems.
Sunup is an active member of the Masonry Society (TMS), Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS), and C 12 and C 15 committees of ASTM. He has co-authored structural engineering papers in TMS, American Concrete Institute (ACI), and Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) publications. He actively participated in the editing and drafting of several sections in Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures (TMS 402 and TMS 602), Masonry Designers Guide (MDG), and standards under the jurisdiction of C 12 and C 15 ASTM committees.
