The 22nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT-22) will be held on August 18 – 23, 2013 in San Francisco. As a part of the program, SMiRT-22 will hold a Special Session on New Developments for Ground Motion Prediction for Stable Continental Regions on Friday, August 23, 2013, which will highlight PEER's NGA-East Program (Next Generation Attenuation Relationships for Central and Eastern North America).

This one-day special session is focused on the recent developments for ground motions in stable continental regions that draw on global seismic data for better and more up-to-date characterization of ground motion.  This seismic ground motion hazard information will have important impacts on the seismic risk analyses currently underway by many utilities for beyond design-basis events.

SMiRT-22 is offering a special one-day registration for those who only want to attend this special session. Get the program and register by August 5th here!

For more information about this session, including the program of speakers and registration information, visit the SMiRT-22 NGA-East Special Session web page.