ADHERED MASONRY SEISMIC TESTING
Join Portland CSI for a deep dive into adhered masonry seismic testing. Review the importance and history of seismic testing, including a description of existing test methods. An explanation of the what, how, and why of seismic testing for adhered masonry systems, along with discussion about the criteria and applicability- filling in the when and where. You will understand how to analyze seismic test results and what design teams need to know in order to design tall facades of adhered masonry with reassurance. Learn the necessary steps to include the proper adhered masonry seismic testing and requirements in your next project.
Learning Objectives:
Understand code requirements for adhered masonry exterior veneers.
Explore adhered masonry seismic testing importance, history, methods and results.
Discuss the coordination and timing required for adhered masonry seismic testing.
Identify seismic considerations for adhered masonry veneers and the steps design teams can take to ensure safe results.
Drink ticket and appetizers included. HSW AIA Credit Available!
Speaker Bio - Sean Scott, AIA, LEED BD+C, ESB
Sean Scott is an Enclosure Consultant with 30 years of enclosure experience who owns an Enclosure Consulting company called NCLOSE. Sean has worked as an Enclosure Consultant within Architecture firms, outside architecture firms for other Architects, Owners, Contractors, and Enclosure Product Manufacturers. Sean spent a few years at the University of Oregon as a Professor for “High Performance Enclosures”. Since then, he has developed a reputation as a “process-driven” high-value member of the enclosure industry in the Pacific Northwest. He worked overseas in London working on projects in England, Ghana, and Uganda. He has worked on projects in Australia and done extensive enclosure research in Australia. He has spoken at over 50 venues, including international symposiums in Bern, Switzerland and national at both IIBEC and AIA National. He values building professional relationships at this point in his career, as his career has allowed him to work on a range of projects from $800 million to projects that are not sure if they have enough money to take the blackberries off the front door. He has been able to add information to the field of knowledge a few times in his career through his research and development efforts. More information about sean is available at NCLOSE.US.COM.
Parking Options:
Bankcorp / City Center Parking:
111 SW 5th Ave
This is located directly across the street from the property.
$8/day but you would have to pay each time you leave and return (no in’s and out’s)
Union Bank Parking Garage
707 SW Washington Street
is $10/day – no ins and outs
Courtyard Marriott has limited Valet Parking - $16 day use