The revised Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice modules (MBIE/ NZGS, 2021) have been issued under section 175 guidance of the Building Act (2004) and summarise current best practice in earthquake geotechnical engineering with a focus on New Zealand conditions, regulatory framework, and practice. Module 1 provides an overview of the module series and seismic hazard values for geotechnical design. Version 1 of Module 1 includes significant interim changes to the PGA and Earthquake Magnitude values for geotechnical design in some areas of New Zealand, while the National Seismic Hazard Model is under review.
The webinar will include:
- Overview of the Module by Prof. Misko Cubrinovski, University of Canterbury.
- Overview of how the NZSEE, SESOC and NZGS advisory “Designing for Uncertainty – Interim Seismic Hazard Guidance” expected to be issued in June 2022, relates to Module 1 Version 1 by Stuart Palmer, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd.
