This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 11/11/2022, 12/09/2022, and 01/06/23 . Attendees of the previously offered presentation, RV-W111122, RV-W120922, and RV-W010623 will not receive CEU for attending the 02/10/2023 presentation.
Our century-old approach to structural fire safety results in buildings with an unknown/variable level of reliability under fire conditions as well as a mis allocation of intellectual/physical resources. Specifically, structural fire safety is contemplated after the structural engineering is complete when they are then blanketed with fireproofing material. However, major recent industry developments are paving the way for the proliferation of reliability-based structural design for fire, which can both enhance/harmonize structural reliability under fire conditions as well as reduce the construction time and carbon footprint of buildings. The envisioned endgame is a gradual transition toward intrinsically safer structures to uncontrolled fire conditions with a level of reliability that is consistent with structural design for hurricanes and earthquakes.
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Explain what differentiates reliability-based structural design for fire from the conventional method.
Demonstrate the behavior of structural systems under fire conditions as it relates to the protection of public safety.
Explore recent industry advances pertaining to reliability-based structural design for fire and how they safeguard the public welfare.
Discuss the potential benefits of adopting reliability-based structural design for fire on building projects to protect the public safety.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kevin LaMalva, P.E.
Kevin LaMalva joined Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) in 2007 and is
professionally registered as a Fire Protection Engineer and Civil Engineer. Referenced
by industry as a “champion” and a “luminary,” he serves as Chair of the ASCE/SEI Fire
Protection Committee, and is a member of numerous industry committees that conduct
research and develop standards for structural fire safety. His work experience spans
many areas of fire safety and structural engineering. He has been awarded the
distinction of 2017 ENR Newsmaker for serving the “best interests of the construction
industry and the public.”
1 hr. Webinar