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RE: Re[2]: Architects and design risks in seismic zones.

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On Thu, 17 Aug 95 10:15:26 PST  ghassem.khosrownia(--nospam--at)internet.nps.usace.army.mil wrote:
>     Fellow engineers, the question is: 
>     
>     Should professional architects practicing in high risk seismic regions 
>     be required to be more competent in structural behavior and design of 
>     buildings

Well, of course *we* think so, but then you're preaching to the choir:-)  Convincing the architects 
of the need will be a battle royale, though.

>     If yes, what should the AEC industry do in order to ensure that lead 
>     architects practicing in seismic zone 4 projects, for example, are 
>     more competent than those practicing in regions with no seismic design 
>     concerns?

Require an adjunct to the AIA exams in seismic regions, something like California now requires for 
the PE exam.  But, again, getting the law to require that will require engineers to organize very 
effectively.

Nigel

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