Program

The conference program technical sessions are shown below and all paper presentation files have been posted in PDF format. Also note that all presentation files from PEER Annual Meeting are available as well, which ran concurrently with the 3AESE conference.

Wednesday Oct 14

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Welcome Banquet:

There will be a 3AESE Welcome Banquet on Wednesday Evening Oct 14th. This intimate banquet can only seat 30 attendees and promises to be a unique and special dinner for 3AESE guests at the Top of the Mark Sky Lounge. This world class lounge on the 19th floor of the hotel offers spectacular views of San Francisco and the surrounding bay area.

Thursday Oct 15

8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast and Sign-In
9:00 - 10:30 am
Opening Keynote: Wise Dynamic Testing for Enhanced Understanding of Structures, Akira Wada (Tokyo Institute of Technology) – Paper
11 am - 12:30 pm
Damper and Isolator Testing Moderator: Troy Morgan, Tokyo Intitute of Technology – Full-Scale Tests on Value-Added Performance of 5-Story Building With Various Dampers Commercially Available, Kazuhiko Kasai (Tokyo Institute of Technology) – Paper – Long-Term Performance Test of Laminated Rubber Bearing for Seismic Isolation System, Keiko Morita (Fukuoka University) – Paper – Experimental Validation of Performance-Based Seismic Design of Building Systems with Dampers Using Real-Time Hybrid Simulation, James Ricles (Lehigh University) – Paper – In-Situ Monitoring of the Force-Output of Fluid Dampers: Experimental Investigation, Nicos Makris (University of Patras) – Paper	Hybrid Testing of Steel Structures Moderator: Bin Wu, Harbin Institute of Technology – Real-Time Dynamic Hybrid Testing for Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis, Chuhan Zhang (Tsinghua University, Beijing) – Paper – Environment Independent Software Framework for Hybrid Simulation: Case Studies, Andreas Schellenberg (UC Berkeley) – International Hybrid Testing of Concentric Steel Braced Frames, Jiun Wei Lai (UC Berkeley) – Validating Performance of Self-Centering Steel Frame Systems Using Hybrid Simulations, Richard Sause (Lehigh University) – Paper
2:00 - 4:15 pm
Bridge and Bridge Element Testing Moderator: Charles Roeder, University of Washington – Real-Time Hybrid Testing of Laminated Rubber Dampers for Seismic Retrofit of Bridges, Akira Igarashi (Kyoto University) – Paper – Evaluation of Bridge Post-Earthquake Traffic Load Carrying Capacity Using Hybrid Simulation, Bozidar Stojadinovic (UC Berkeley) – Experimental and Analytical Study on High-Performance Buckling Restrained Brace Dampers for Bridge Engineering, Tsutomu Usami (Meijo University) – Paper – Experimental Investigation on the Seismic Response of Bridge Bearings, Dimitrios Konstantinidis (UC Berkeley) – Paper – Experiment of Steel Cable-Pylon Anchorage System of Longcheng Bridge, Chong Wu (Tonji University) – Paper – Stability for Bridge Cable and Cable-Deck interaction, Maria Rosaria Marsico (University of Bristol) – Paper	Testing of Timber, Glass, and Nonstructural Components Moderator: Isao Nishiayama, National Institute for Land & Infrastructure Management – Approach to Cycling Testing of Load Bearing Wood-Framed Laminated Glass Panels, Roko Zarnic (University of Ljubljana) – Combined Non-Destructive and Destructive Tests for the Mechanical Characterization of Old Structural Timber Elements, Paolo Negro (on behalf of Beatrice Faggiano, University of Naples "Federico II") – Paper – Report on Laboratory Testing of Anchor Bolts Connecting Wood Sill Plates to Concrete with Minimum Edge Distances, Gary Mochizuki (SEAONC) – Paper – Test Standard and Seismic Qualification Requirements for Suspended Ceilings, Amir Gilani (Miyamoto International) – Paper – Automatic System Identification Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring Applications, Ryan O'Connell (Carleton University) – Shake Table Testing of a Full-Scale Light-Frame Wood Condominium, John van de Lindt (Colorado State University)	Steel Frame Tests Moderator: Robert Tremblay, Ecole Polytechnique – Contributions to Collapse Prediction of Steel Moment Frames Through Recent Earthquake Simulator Collapse Tests, Dimitrios Lignos (Stanford University) – Paper – New Dynamic Testing Method on Braced-Frame Subassemblies with Stepping Columns, Shoichi Kishiki (Tokyo Institute of Technology) – Paper – Simulating the Performance of Multi-Story Concentrically Braced Frame Systems, Dawn Lehman (University of Washington) – Fundamental Examination on Hysteresis Model of Steel Members by Experimental Result of Shaking Table Test, Satoshi Yamada (Tokyo Institute of Technology) – Paper – Dynamic Characteristics of Khorjini Semi–Rigid Connections, Using Forced Vibration Test of 1/2 – Scaled Model of a 4-Story Steel Structure, Hossein Kazem (Azad University) – Paper – Three-Dimensional Shaking Table Tests on Seismic Response of Reduced-Scale Steel Rocking Frames, Mitsumasa Midorikawa (Hokkaido University) – Paper

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Poster Reception:

A reception and poster session was held at the Top of the Mark Lounge directly after the conference technical sessions on Thursday Evening Oct 15th that was jointly attended by 3AESE Conference and PEER Annual Meeting registrants. The reception was memorable for its unique location and its casual social atmosphere where international colleagues and PEER researchers mingled. Attendees enjoyed regional cuisine and perused posters highlighting some exciting research being done by students.

3AESE Student Poster Presenters:

– Xiao Chen, Nagoya University: Experimental Study on Strength and Ductility of Underwater Fillet Welds in Repairing Offshore Steel Structures

– Ming Cheng, Tongji University: Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Seismic Analysis of a Hybrid High-Rise Structure with Experimental Verification

– Kun Ding, Tongji University: Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Verification of a SRC Frame-Tube Structure with Setback in Elevation

– Yunlei Fan, Hunan University: Application of Netslab for Remote Testing of Bridge Systems

– Yu Jiao, CUEE/Tokyo Institute of Technology: Energy Dissipation Capacity of Structural Steel under Cyclic Loading

– Jiahua Kang, Tongji University: Cyclic Tests of Full-Scale Light-Framed Wood Construction

– Ryota Matsui, CUEE/Tokyo Institute of Technology: Effective Buckling Length for Buckling Restrained Braces Considering Rotational Stiffness at Restrainer Ends

– Hongmei Ren, Tongji University: Comparison Study on Shaking Table Tests of SSI System with Different Pile Length in Liquefiable Site

– Alireza Rezaeian, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST): Assessment of Seismic Behavior of Eccentrically Braced Frame with Double Vertical Link (DV-EBF)

– Tomohiro Sasaki, CUEE/Tokyo Institute of Technology: Scale Effect on the Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Columns with Termination of Main Reinforcements

– Ningfen Su, Tongji University: Shaking Table Model Test of a Super High-Rise Building with Setbacks in Elevation

Friday Oct 16

8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 am
Reinforced Concrete Frame Testing Moderator: Ken Elwood, Univ. of British Columbia – Comprehensive Series of Tests on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints, Hitoshi Shiohara (University of Tokyo) – Paper – Design of Dynamic Collapse Testing System for 2-Story Reinforced Concrete Frames, Chiun-lin Wu (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering) – Paper – Experiment of Torsionally-Coupled RC Building Subjected to Bi-Directional Cyclic Loading, Chien-Chuang Tseng (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering) – Paper – Real Time Hybrid Simulation of Reinforced Concrete Frames, Wassim Ghannoum (University of Texas at Austin)	Test Setup and Loading Considerations Moderator: Wensheng Lu, Tongji University – Loading Histories for Cyclic Tests in Support of Performance Assessment of Structural Components, Helmut Krawinkler (Stanford University) – Paper – Advanced Seismic Testing Using the Multi-Axial Testing System (MATS) in NCREE, Jia-Chian Chen (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering) – Paper – Tailoring Experimental Strategy and Setup: The Long Story of the Seismic Behaviour of Precast Structures, Paolo Negro (ELSA Laboratory, Joint Research Centre, European Commission) – Paper – Accuracy of Relative Displacements Computed from Strong-Motion Recordings, Anthony Shakal (California Geological Survey)	Algorithm Development and Error Compensation for Hybrid Simulation Moderator: James Ricles, Lehigh Univesity – Monolithic and Partitioned L-Stable Rosenbrock Methods for Dynamic Substructure Tests, Oreste Bursi (Università di Trento) – Paper – Implicit Numerical Integration for Hybrid Simulation of Complex Structural Systems, Gilberto Mosqueda (University at Buffalo) – Paper – Reliability of Dynamic and Hybrid Tests in the Presence of Control Errors, Francisco Molina (European Commission) – Paper – Development and Implementation of the Unconditionally Stable Explicit CR Integration Algorithm for Real-Time Hybrid Simulation of Complex Systems, James Ricles (Lehigh University)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Concrete Wall Element Testing Moderator: Paolo Negro, European Commission – Tests on Reinforced Concrete Columns with Wing Walls for Hyper-Earthquake Resistant System, Toshimi Kabeyasawa (University of Tokyo) – Paper – Investigation of the Seismic Response of Slender Concrete Walls, Dawn Lehman (University of Washington) – Displacement-Based Design and Experimental Results of a Full-Scale 7-Story Building Slice, Marios Panagiotou (UC Berkeley) – Determination of Buckling Loads from Triaxial Load Tests of Slender Concrete-Filled Tube Beam-Columns, Roberto Leon (Georgia Tech) – Paper	Shaking Table Testing of Complex Structures Moderator: Gilberto Mosqueda, University of Buffalo – Dynamic Test on a Multi-Tower Connected Building Structure, Ying Zhou (Tongji University) – Paper – Shaking Table Model Test Analysis of Gymnasium Building with Large Span, Xueshuang Bai (China Academy of Building Research) – Paper – Shaking Table Model Test of a Super High-Rise Building with Setbacks in Elevation, Ningfen Su (Tongji University) – Paper – Experimental Testing of Large Scale Structural Models and Components Using Innovative Shake Table, Dynamic, Real-Time Hybrid Simulation and Multi-Directional Loading Techniques, Robert Tremblay (Montreal University) – Paper	Force Control and Methods for Hybrid Simulation Moderator: Oreste Bursi, University of Trento – Unified Approach for Real Time Dynamic Hybrid Simulation Using Shake Tables and Actuators, Xiaoyun Shao (Western Michigan University) – Real-Time Hybrid Simulation with Adaptive Actuator Control for Structural Engineering Research, Cheng Chen (San Francisco State University) – Paper – Development of Equivalent Force Control Method for Pseudo-Dynamic and Real-Time Substructure Tests, Bin Wu (Harbin Institute of Technology) – Paper – Theory and Implementation of Force Control for Hybrid Simulation, Tony Yang (University of British Columbia)
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Concluding Keynote: Earthquake Engineering Simulations of Steel Frame Structures in NCREE, Ken-Chyuan Tsai (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering)

Saturday Oct 17

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Loma Prieta Earthquake Commemorative Symposium:

The Loma Prieta Earthquake Commemorative Symposium is on Saturday Oct 17th from 8:30am - 4:30 pm. This symposium will also take place at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. For more information and to see the symposium program including the list of distinguished speakers, visit the symposium website.