Summary of Task Order Projects : 01 - 05
Task Order 01 - Quantification of Building System Performance and Response Parameters
The primary objective of this project is to beta test the methodology developed in the ATC-63 project that establishes a consistent and rational procedure for developing building system performance and response parameters (R, Cd, Ω0) for the linear design methods traditionally used in current building codes. Beta testing will be conducted on three structural systems: (a) special reinforced concrete shear walls; (b) special reinforced masonry shear walls; and (c) special steel concentrically braced frames. [more]
Task Order 02 - Development of Seismic Design Guidelines for Port and Harbor Facilities
The primary objective of this project is to perform the first phase of work required to produce a seismic design guidelines document for critical port and harbor facilities, keying on containerized shipping activities. Both new construction and improved existing construction will be considered. The guidelines document will focus on improved earthquake survivability for containerized shipping functions, considering system-wide processes and functionality. [more]
Task Order 03 - Development of Technical Briefs on Structural Design Issues: Steel
and Reinforced Concrete Special Moment Frames
The primary objective of this project is to produce two new techbrief documents, one addressing the design, specification, and construction of Special Steel Moment Frames and one addressing the design, specification, and construction of Special Reinforced Concrete Moment Frames.
In each techbrief, model building code requirements and leading practitioner-recognized techniques will be synthesized to produce clear and concise design and construction guidance for use by structural designers. [more]
Task Order 04 - Quantification of Building System Performance and Response Parameters
A continuation of Task Order 1, the objective of this project is to conduct beta testing of the ATC-63 methodology on three additional structural systems: (a) ordinary reinforced masonry shear walls; (b) ordinary reinforced concrete moment frames; and (c) ordinary steel moment frames. [more]
Task Order 05 - Integration of Collapse Risk Mitigation Standards and Guidelines for Older Reinforced Concrete Buildings into National Standards: Phase I
Key work to be carried out under this task order includes: (1) formal communication with representatives from the NSF-funded Grand Challenge research project, Mitigation of Collapse Risks in Older Reinforced Concrete Buildings, (2) review of available sources in the literature regarding current research and practice related to older concrete buildings; (3) preparation of a technical report summarizing current standards of practice and available information; and (4) preparation of an updated Project Work Plan for completing the eventual guidance document. [more]
