MIDAS Bridge Series: Performance-Based Seismic Design as per CSA S6-19

In this 3-part series, MIDAS will be touching on the theories and practical applications of Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) focusing on the three methodologies of Response Spectrum, Pushover, and Non-linear Time History analysis as per Canadian standards.

As one of the most significant design changes brought into Canada to assess and manage the risks brought by seismic events, the series will delve into the fundamental principles, applications, and setup within a numerical model.

Key Takeaways: 

⭐Understanding the three methodologies for PBSD for bridge structures as per CSA S6-19.
⭐Learn to compute demand drifts by conducting response spectrum analysis.
⭐Learn how to determine capacity drift through Inelastic Static Pushover Analysis.
⭐Learn how to capture strains under various performance levels with Nonlinear Time-History Analysis.

The files used for the series can be downloaded below:

Session 1 Material

Session 2 Material

Session 3 Material