Moderator: Jim W. Sealy, FAIA, Jim. W. Sealy/Architect/Consultant, Dallas
Kelly E. Cobeen, SE, Cobeen & Associates Structural Engineering, Lafayette, Calif.
J. Daniel Dolan, PhD, PE, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash.

      Review seismic design for homes and other low-rise light frame structures to make informed choices resulting in better buildings and less damage in an earthquake. Discuss the benefits of seismic design in resisting other lateral forces, such as wind; achieve building performance above code minimums; and determine how much such improvements will cost.

Learning objectives:

• Examine how seismic design for low-rise structures can provide building performance beyond code minimums for very little cost increase
• Discuss the fundamentals of seismic design and how it provides protection from earthquake ground shaking and also assists in resisting wind and other lateral forces
• Evaluate how to meet the seismic requirements of the International Residential Code.