Lessons from the Post-Earthquake Evaluation of Damaged Buildings in Christchurch

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 451-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Galloway ◽  
John Hare ◽  
Dave Brunsdon ◽  
Peter Wood ◽  
Bret Lizundia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Canterbury Earthquake Sequence ◽  
Building Safety ◽  
And Training

The New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) building safety evaluation process was implemented in several earthquakes that occurred as part of the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence. This provided an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the current processes across a range of issues. In addition to the established rapid assessments, guidelines have been developed for the detailed engineering evaluation of damaged buildings. Lessons have been drawn from these experiences relating to the effectiveness of placards and the rapid visual assessment of damage, requirements for a full spectrum of assessment processes, and training needs. Improvements to the current building safety evaluation processes are proposed and further considerations for reoccupation of damaged buildings are outlined. While this paper is based on the authors’ experiences in New Zealand, the findings are expected to have wider applications.

Building safety evaluation following the 30 September 2009 Padang earthquake, Indonesia

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Brunsdon ◽  
Jitendra Bothara ◽  
Mike Stannard ◽  
Dick Beetham ◽  
Roger Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Major Earthquake ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Building Safety ◽  
Structural Engineers ◽  
First Time

A ten-member team of engineers was deployed by NZAID and the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering to assist Indonesian local and provincial agencies with rapid structural assessments of earthquake-affected buildings in and around Padang. This was the first time that a team of New Zealand engineers had been operationally deployed outside the Pacific region following a major earthquake. An accompanying paper describes the earthquake and its impacts, and the general observations of the team. This paper outlines the experiences of a team of 10 New Zealand structural engineers deployed on a volunteer basis for two weeks to undertake the deployment process, the arrangements that the team operated under in Padang, the tasks undertaken and the outputs and outcomes achieved. The lessons for building safety evaluation processes in New Zealand are also presented, along with the resulting enhancements to arrangements.

Hotel conference managers: skills and training needs in New Zealand

1995 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Ryan ◽  
Shirley Barnett
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
And Training

Post-Earthquake Building Safety Inspection: Lessons from the Canterbury, New Zealand, Earthquakes

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1091-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin D. Marshall ◽  
Kishor Jaiswal ◽  
Nathan Gould ◽  
Fred Turner ◽  
Bret Lizundia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Future Earthquake ◽  
Canterbury Earthquake Sequence ◽  
Building Safety ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
The City

The authors discuss some of the unique aspects and lessons of the New Zealand post-earthquake building safety inspection program that was implemented following the Canterbury earthquake sequence of 2010–2011. The post-event safety assessment program was one of the largest and longest programs undertaken in recent times anywhere in the world. The effort engaged hundreds of engineering professionals throughout the country, and also sought expertise from outside, to perform post-earthquake structural safety inspections of more than 100,000 buildings in the city of Christchurch and the surrounding suburbs. While the building safety inspection procedure implemented was analogous to the ATC 20 program in the United States, many modifications were proposed and implemented in order to assess the large number of buildings that were subjected to strong and variable shaking during a period of two years. This note discusses some of the key aspects of the post-earthquake building safety inspection program and summarizes important lessons that can improve future earthquake response.

General observations of effects of the 30th September 2009 Padang earthquake, Indonesia

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitendra Bothara ◽  
Dick Beetham ◽  
Dave Brunsdon ◽  
Mike Stannard ◽  
Roger Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Lateral Spreading ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Partial Loss ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Building Safety ◽  
Property Losses ◽  
Earthquake Fatalities

The Mw 7.5 Padang earthquake struck at 17:16 local time on 30th September 2009 with an epicentre offshore about 60 km west-northwest of Padang, capital of West Sumatra Province. More than 1,100 people were killed, and over 2,900 injured. The earthquake caused significant damage to public buildings and offices as well as to about 140,000 houses. It affected 250,000 families through the total or partial loss of their homes and livelihoods. More than half the earthquake fatalities occurred when several villages inland from Pariaman were buried by landslides. However, the damage and destruction of building structures was a major cause behind human and property losses. In addition to landslides, the earthquake triggered extensive liquefaction and lateral spreading in the region. A ten-member team from New Zealand visited the area under the auspices of NZAid and New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering to undertake building safety evaluations. The team spent most of their time in Padang city and other nearby earthquake-affected areas. This paper presents their observations and explores causes behind the damage and destruction of buildings by the moderate to strong earthquake shaking.

Survey of psychologists’ telebehavioral health practices: Technology use, ethical issues, and training needs.

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Glueckauf ◽  
Marlene M. Maheu ◽  
Kenneth P. Drude ◽  
Brittny A. Wells ◽  
Yuxia Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Telebehavioral Health ◽  
And Training

Treating Veterans and Military Families: Evidence Based Practices and Training Needs Among Community Clinicians

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren K. Richards ◽  
Eric Bui ◽  
Meredith Charney ◽  
Katherine Clair Hayes ◽  
Allison L. Baier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Military Families ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Training Preferences of School Food Service Staff Vary by Role in the School Nutrition Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Leia Flure ◽  
Melissa Pflugh Prescott ◽  
Whitney Ajie ◽  
Trinity Allison ◽  
Jennifer McCaffrey
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Training Topic ◽  
And Training

Professional development has been identified as a critical component for school nutrition professionals (SNPs) to successfully implement school meal standards in the United States. However, training needs may vary based on different factors. This study examined (1) the topics of highest priority for SNPs; (2) preferred learning methods; (3) where and when trainings should be conducted; and (4) whether responses differ according to important factors including position type, school locale (urban vs. rural), or job experience. Participants completed surveys that included questions on demographics and preferences for learning methods and training topics (n = 492). Descriptive statistics characterized survey responses. Chi square tests assessed differences in learning method and training topic preferences by participant role, locale, and job experience; Cramer’s V assessed the strength of association for each chi square result. Qualitative responses to open-ended questions were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis method. Nearly all training topic preferences were significantly different (p < 0.001 using Bonferroni method) when stratified by role. Significant differences were also observed for school locale and years of experience, but to a lesser degree. There was less variation in learning method preferences across staff role. Qualitative results (n = 93) identified three key themes related to training needs: role-specific trainings, innovative learning methods, and geographic access. The combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis indicate that professional development for SNPs should mostly be conducted in-person, be easily accessible, and include hands-on activities. Further, training should be tailored by job role and address situational barriers unique to the geographic area.

scholarly journals Survey on Physicians’ Knowledge and Training Needs in Genetic Counseling in Germany

Breast Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Julia Dick ◽  
Viktoria Aue ◽  
Simone Wesselmann ◽  
Anne Brédart ◽  
Sylvie Dolbeault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
High Throughput Sequencing ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Genetic Test Results ◽  
Disease Risks ◽  
And Training

<b><i>Background:</i></b> In recent years, germline testing of women with a risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer has increased rapidly. This is due to lower costs for new high-throughput sequencing technologies and the manifold preventive and therapeutic options for germline mutation carriers. The growing demand for genetic counseling meets a shortfall of counselors and illustrates the need to involve the treating clinicians in the genetic testing process. This survey was undertaken to assess their state of knowledge and training needs in the field of genetic counseling and testing. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional survey within the European Bridges Study (Breast Cancer Risk after Diagnostic Gene Sequencing) was conducted among physician members (<i>n</i> = 111) of the German Cancer Society who were primarily gynecologists. It was designed to examine their experience in genetic counseling and testing. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Overall, the study revealed a need for training in risk communication and clinical recommendations for persons at risk. One-third of respondents communicated only relative disease risks (31.5%) instead of absolute disease risks in manageable time spans. Moreover, almost one-third of the respondents (31.2%) communicated bilateral and contralateral risk-reducing mastectomy as an option for healthy women and unilateral-diseased breast cancer patients without mutations in high-risk genes (e.g. <i>BRCA1</i> or <i>BRCA2)</i>. Most respondents expressed training needs in the field of risk assessment models, the clinical interpretation of genetic test results, and the decision-making process. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The survey demonstrates a gap of genetic and risk literacy in a relevant proportion of physicians and the need for appropriate training concepts.

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