Projects : Task Order 07

SUMMARY

Development of Technical Brief on Structural Design Issues – Reinforced Concrete Diaphragm Systems

The primary objective of this task is to produce a new techbrief addressing the analysis and design of reinforced concrete diaphragms for buildings. This techbrief will be a synthesis of model building code requirements and leading practitioner-recognized techniques, resulting in clear and concise analysis, design, and construction guidance for use by structural engineers.

Project Director:
Jack Moehle (Project Director and Lead Author), University of California, Berkeley, California

Project Technical Committee:
• John Hooper, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Seattle, Washington
• Dominic Kelly, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Boston, Massachussetts - expertise in reinforced concrete diaphragm design

Project Review Panel:
• S. K. Ghosh, SK Ghosh Associates, Palatine, Illinois
• Manuel Morden, Brandow and Johnston, Los Angeles, California
• Rafael Sabelli, Walter P. Moore, Los Angeles, CA.