Saunders Seismic Sponsors SEAOSC Technical Summit & Luncheon
The SEAOSC Technical Summit on June 22 brought together industry leaders to explore three critical topics shaping structural engineering and seismic safety. Each session offered valuable insights into the challenges and innovations in the field.
Functional Recovery: A New Approach to Resilience
The summit highlighted the growing emphasis on functional recovery in building codes. Functional recovery refers to a post-disaster state where a building or infrastructure system can continue safely supporting its intended use or occupancy.
This approach ensures faster recovery and minimizes disruption, making it a critical goal for structural engineers and policymakers.
Adaptive Reuse: Addressing Office Vacancies and Housing Needs
With increasing office vacancies and a housing crisis in Los Angeles, adaptive reuse is gaining traction. This session explored the structural requirements for converting underutilized office buildings into residential spaces, particularly in the City of Los Angeles.
Attendees gained practical insights into addressing both the technical and regulatory challenges of repurposing buildings to meet evolving community needs.
Lessons from the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake
One of the most devastating seismic events in modern history, the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake caused over 50,000 fatalities and damaged more than 200,000 buildings. Engineers who witnessed the aftermath shared critical lessons on mitigating risks in California and other seismically active regions.
These insights emphasized the importance of proactive measures to improve structural safety and preparedness.
For more details about the speakers—Shahen Akelyan, Ryan Kersting, Justin Tan, and Ali Sumer—and the SEAOSC association, visit the SEAOSC event page.
Saunders Seismic: Proud SEAOSC Sponsor
Saunders Seismic has proudly sponsored SEAOSC for several years, supporting its mission to advance seismic safety and structural engineering excellence. With decades of experience, Saunders works closely with engineers to implement their designs and bring them to life.
For any questions or inquiries about our value engineering specialties, contact Saunders Seismic.