Title: Resiliency Based Performance Standards & Resources

Author(s): Julie Buffenbarger

Publication: Web Session

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Date: 10/25/2020

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Building and infrastructure design is based upon safety provisions in building codes, engineering design standards, and industry expertise to meet its intended purpose and service life but fails to include fortification against extreme or progressive climate events. Sustainable, resilient design and construction minimize the risk of failure for buildings and infrastructure through enhanced robustness, durability, longevity, disaster resistance, and safety of structures. In conjunction with these principles, climate-adaption engineering provides hazard-resistant construction, retrofitting of existing buildings, and securing of building components. Adoption of these design and engineering measures are essential with regards to critical infrastructure. Sustainable, resilient design and climate-adaption engineering embrace the use of innovative materials and technology, sound construction practices, and employment of appropriate inspection and maintenance strategies. During this session, we will examine the available resiliency-based standards and resources and where standard adoptions seems to be heading.