Webinar | Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Design of Emerging Energy Structures
Register by February 11, 2025
The transition toward reducing or eliminating polluting industries—such as heavy chemical processing, oil and gas, and cement production—has driven the development of innovative process and mechanical designs to support biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and other green alternatives. These emerging technologies often require unconventional structures to house highly sensitive equipment, demanding special considerations during structural design. Such equipment may exhibit extreme sensitivity to vibrations or require minimal drift during significant seismic events.
Addressing the dynamic behaviour of these structures requires thorough modelling to accurately predict their seismic response, a challenge not fully addressed by existing design codes. Time history analysis is a valuable tool for seismic design, offering deep insights into structural performance under dynamic loading. To streamline this analysis, a robust technique leveraging Python-API interactions with finite element analysis has been developed, enabling efficient computation and result interpretation. This presentation will explore recent experiences in designing these specialized structures, highlight key challenges encountered, and outline strategies to enhance their structural and dynamic modelling processes.
About the speaker
Abdelsamie Elmenshawi is a professional engineer in Alberta and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. He has over 25 years of experience in structural design, earthquake engineering, vibration control, soil-structure interaction, and
the application of AI/ML in structural design and construction.
Brought to you by the Edmonton Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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