Dynamic Effects
Chair: James Baylot

Purpose:

To study and evaluate the magnitude of dynamic forces and their effect upon the behavior of structures.

Seismic Effects (website)
Chair: Reginald DesRoches

Purpose:

To foster research and practice in the behavior of structures subjected to earthquakes and application of research results to problems in analysis and design of structures, including buildings, offshore structures, concrete dams, storage tanks, and bridges.

Emerging Analysis Methods in Earthquake Engineering
Chair: Rakesh Goel

Purpose:

To further the advancement and transfer of knowledge in emerging analysis methods in earthquake engineering.

Experimental Methods in Earthquake Engineering

Purpose:

To further the advancement and transfer of knowledge in the performance of structures and structural systems through experimental testing methods.

Blast, Shock & Impact (website)
Chair: Theodor Krauthammer

Purpose:

To study and evaluate the magnitude and effects of shock and impulsive loadings (other than wind or seismic) on structures and their components, and to formulate design criteria and methods to provide adequate resistance or relief from their effects.