Performance-Based Design for Beginners: Basic Concepts and Applications

Webinar details

Join us for an introductory session on Performance-Based Design (PBD) tailored for beginners. This webinar will explore the fundamental concepts and applications of PBD in the design of G+2 reinforced concrete structures, following the guidelines of FEMA 356, ASCE 41-17, and ATC 40.

We will begin with an overview of performance-based design principles, focusing on structural behavior, nonlinear analysis techniques, and performance objectives. Participants will gain insights into how PBD differs from traditional prescriptive methods and why it is essential for designing structures that can withstand seismic forces effectively.

The session will then introduce pushover analysis and nonlinear time history analysis, demonstrating their practical applications using ETABS.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

• Structural modeling for PBD, including material properties and section definitions
• Load patterns and performance objectives based on FEMA 356 and ASCE 41-17
• Pushover analysis: step-by-step implementation and interpretation of results
• Evaluating structural performance and retrofitting strategies

Related courses

This webinar/topic relates to our school of Civil Engineering particularly found in the following courses:

• Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Professional Certificate of Competency in Green Building: Carbon Management in Infrastructure
• 52873WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
• 52924WA Graduate Certificate in Civil Construction Management
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)
• Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural

About the presenter

Dr. Mistreselasie Sentayehu Abate, EIT Lecturer

Dr. Mistreselasie Sentayehu Abate, (DENG, PMP, M.Sc., MBA, PPST) is a pro-active and result-oriented individual with almost 20 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering. Well-disciplined and dedicated, he has the proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadlines. He can work well with people and conveys complex information in an easily understood format. He has years of diverse hands-on structural design and project management experience, having worked in various roles, including project manager for UNWFP (United Nations World Food Program) road project, which was funded by European Union in South Sudan. Currently He is a professional civil engineer at a company called NEB (National Engineering Bureau www.neb.ae) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; NEB is the number one architectural firm in Middle East and No. 40 in the world. The World Architecture 100 ranking is released every year by Building Design UK and NEB has been steadily moving-up in list for 10 consecutive years.

Dr. Abate is proficient in utilizing industry-leading software tools such as ETABS, SAP2000, MS-Project, Eagle Point, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArchiCAD, WaterCAD, Epanet, Inroads, Microsoft Office, Primavera, SAFE, PROKON, GEO5, ELPLA, RSTAB, ADAPT-PT, REWARD, and ADAPT Builder, among others, for structural analysis and design. Specialized in PT (Post-Tensioned) design and implementation, with extensive training in prestressed concrete design from PTI. Skilled in conducting research in performance-based design, with a focus on seismic performance evaluation of high-rise structures. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering degree at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), demonstrating a keen interest in advancing structural engineering methodologies for enhanced safety and resilience.

In his research pursuits, Mistreselasie primarily focuses on evaluating the performance of built structures under extreme conditions, such as severe earthquakes and high winds. His expertise spans seismic resilience, innovative structural systems, site-specific seismic hazard analysis, vulnerability assessments, nonlinear modeling of structures, and studying the dynamic behavior of complex systems during seismic events. With a wealth of experience in structural modeling, analysis, and design of buildings, bridges, and various structures, Abate has made significant contributions to academia-industry collaborations.