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Explore the unique challenges of retrofitting unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings across the US and Canada with ClearCalcs and PYTHON Fasteners. This session is part of the Seismic Retrofit Strategies for Existing Structures series.
You'll gain practical insights from field reconnaissance, experimental testing, and evolving seismic codes that influence design decisions for anchoring systems and overall retrofit performance.
Join ClearCalcs Head of Engineering Content, Laurent Gérin, in conversation with Robert Hudson, PYTHON Fasteners VP of Engineering, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 1 pm to 2 pm Eastern Time (ET).
This session is ideal for structural engineers, seismic consultants, and building officials working with existing masonry buildings in moderate to high seismic zones.
All registered attendees will receive a recording of the webinar after the event.
In this webinar, we will cover:
- Earthquake reconnaissance observations on the performance of different URM retrofit and restoration techniques.
- The performance of common anchor types used in existing URM structures, assessing their effectiveness and resilience to different loading scenarios.
- The experimental validation of cost-effective retrofit techniques designed to enhance the safety and longevity of existing URM structures.
- Updates to ICC and IEBC requirements governing the use of post-installed anchors in existing masonry.
Each insight is grounded in real-world research and will support better-informed retrofit designs that meet code and enhance safety.
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Your Speakers
Specializing in seismic assessment and strengthening of existing structures, Robert manages research, development, codes and approvals for PYTHON across Australasia and North America. Involved with the development of International Code Committee (ICC) acceptance criteria, The Existing Masonry Standards Committee, TMS anchor task group, and full scale structural testing of retrofit systems, Robert is able to provide insight into the most recent updates in this space.
Laurent is an experienced structural engineer passionate about all things structural engineering and applying theory, whether in groundbreaking new software or designing innovative new bridges out of aluminum.
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