Exponent Webinar Series

Earthquakes 101:
Natural and Man-Made Sources and Consequences of Events

Earthquakes can happen at any time. The New Year’s Eve earthquake in Ohio occurred in an area not generally associated with earthquakes, a subtle reminder that ground shaking is not confined to California or to natural events. Many recent articles focus on earthquakes apparently related to hydraulic fracturing and injection operations. For all stakeholders, there is concern regarding potential damage to residential and commercial property from earthquakes triggered by hydraulic fracturing and injection operations in areas where seismic activity is uncommon.

Exponent invites you to attend this webinar to gain a better understanding of how earthquakes occur, what damage can be caused, and how earthquakes triggered by human activities may potentially be mitigated. We will also provide you with an understanding of the nature of seismic hazards, such as the chances of a large earthquake, and the effects of earthquakes of various sizes, depths, and distances on site soils and structures.

Exponent staff members are active in investigations, education, and research in earthquake science and engineering. We have sent reconnaissance teams to study structural and geotechnical damage resulting from major earthquakes around the world. Our consultants played a key role in the development of the General Guidelines for the Assessment and Repair of Earthquake Damage in Residential Woodframe Buildings published by CUREE, the Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering. This manual is widely regarded as containing the tools to use to evaluate structural damage after an earthquake.

We look forward to having you join us!

WHEN

Thursday, January 26, 2012
10:30 am PDT / 1:30 pm EDT

PRESENTERS

John D. Osteraas, Ph.D., P.E.
Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Elizabeth L. Mathieson, P.G., C.E.G.
Senior Managing Scientist

L. Brun Hilbert, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
Principal Engineer

RECORDING

Listen to the webinar recording

Webinar duration: approximately one hour

CLE

This webinar is approved for 1.0 CLE credit by the State Bar of California. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to use for individual applications to other states.