About the author  ⁄ Thomas F. Heausler, P.E., S.E., SECB

Thomas F. Heausler, P.E., S.E. (TFHSE@aol.com), has 33 years of experience in structural and seismic engineering and has been a voting member of ASCE/SEI 7 Seismic Provisions since 2006. He provides seismic expertise and senior review to engineering firms for building and industrial projects.

The Most Common Errors in Seismic Design

… & How to Avoid Them

This article identifies common errors that structural engineers make when performing seismic design and calculations. The intent is to help engineers avoid those errors and misapplications. This article is written in checklist format such that an engineer can verify adequate self-knowledge, as well as review the work of others on a project. …

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Sep, 2015 By In Articles, Structural Performance Comments 11
STRUCTURE magazine