Preparing for the Big One: Assessing American Building Codes

June 8, 2010   6:30 - 8:00 pm

Recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile have reinforced the importance of building codes. Are regions in the United States just as vulnerable to a catastrophic earthquake? David Applegate, Senior Science Advisor for Earthquake and Geologic Hazards at the U.S. Geological Survey; Michael J. Armstrong, Senior Vice President, International Code Council; and Michael Mahoney, Geophysicist, Federal Emergency Management Agency discuss the state of seismic building codes around the country.  Tom Ichniowski, DC Bureau Chief for Engineering News-Record, moderates.   1.5 LU HSW (AIA)

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