Overview

While there is a statutory requirement under the National Construction Code (NCC) to design and detail the majority of buildings in Australia for earthquake loading, the seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete buildings is an area that is generally not understood well by structural engineers in Australia. Combined with conflicts between the concrete structures and earthquake loading Standards, and the reinforcement detailing requirements within the Standard often being difficult to interpret and apply with confidence, there is a need for further training in this important area.