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SUMMARY:ENAC Seminar Series by Dr D. Ruggiero
DTSTART:20210826T140000
DTEND:20210826T150000
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CATEGORIES:Conferences - Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Dr David Ruggiero\n14:00 – 15:00 – Dr David Ruggiero\nDesi
 gn Engineer\, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.\, Canada\n\nBuilding Up: Reth
 inking How We Design Skyscrapers\n\nAs the world’s population shifts tow
 ards urban areas\, space constraints have made vertical expansion increasi
 ngly attractive. The skyscraper is now ubiquitous\, found in every region 
 of the world. However\, early examples of high-rise structures are beginni
 ng to show their age\, raising concerns with the long-term durability and 
 sustainability of this type of construction. Given the aging stock of exis
 ting structures and the accelerating rate of new development\, it is clear
  that we cannot continue to build without regard for the effect it will ha
 ve on future generations: we must reconsider the way we design tall buildi
 ngs.\nThis presentation will discuss current high-rise structural design p
 ractices and their implications for the sustainability of skyscrapers. It 
 will outline how we can address the environmental impacts of the construct
 ion industry through structural engineering solutions\, with consideration
 s including:\n\n	Extension of the service life of existing structures thro
 ugh monitoring and refined assessment techniques.\n	Investigation of novel
  building materials and characterization of their behaviour on a structura
 l scale through experimental testing and numerical modelling.\n	Design of 
 new structures in a way that prioritizes longevity\, respecting both stren
 gth and serviceability limit states in the long-term.\n	Mitigation of end-
 of-life costs through the development of modular and reusable structural e
 lements.\n	Collaboration with architects and owners to allow for potential
  changes in a building’s program over its lifespan\, providing adaptabil
 ity for future uses unanticipated at the time of design.\n\n\nShort bio:\n
 David Ruggiero is a Design Engineer at RJC Engineers in Toronto\, Canada. 
 Dr Ruggiero earned his BASc degree from the University of Toronto\, and hi
 s PhD degree from the University of Toronto under a joint placement agreem
 ent with the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS)\, Italy\, where 
 he also worked as a postdoctoral researcher. His research has focussed on 
 the mechanics of cyclic shear in reinforced concrete as well as performanc
 e-based seismic design and assessment. At RJC Engineers\, Dr Ruggiero has 
 been a structural designer for commercial and residential high-rise struct
 ures including CIBC Square\, a new bank headquarters in downtown Toronto c
 onsisting of two 240 m tall towers\, a transit terminal\, and a 1 acre par
 k over an active rail corridor. He is an Associate Member on the Technical
  Committee of CSA A23.3\, the Canadian design standard for concrete struct
 ures.
LOCATION:https://epfl.zoom.us/j/68660336710
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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