This Month’s Technical Program -
The Great Seismic Headache
Seismic Requirements for Non-Structural Components
David Pelfrey, PE (Synergy Engineering)
Application Engineer, Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.)
Presentation Summary:
This presentation is designed to raise awareness of the potential risks associated with non-structural failures and the costly consequences associated with those failures. Information includes reasons why restraint requirements exist, what these requirements are and how to interpret the code definition of seismic design/qualification. Further understanding will be offered in terms of special certification requirements and the key roles that the design and installation team fulfill in assuring compliance with these requirements.
Speaker:
David Pelfrey, PE
David is originally from the Greenville, SC area and attended Clemson University where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1999 and a M.S. in Civil Engineering in 2001. He began his professional career for a Structural Consulting firm in Charlotte, NC providing structural analysis and design related to infrastructure for the telecom industry. His next 9 years were spent as a Geotech Engineer for ESP Associates. David’s duties included site specific soils investigations, seismic site classifications, and seismic design category determinations. David was responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s inspection program for Seismic Resistance as it relates to restraint of non-structural components. He has been with Synergy Engineering since 2013 and supplements the company’s expertise in seismic and wind restraint design. He is licensed in NC and SC.
ASHRAE Newsletter May 2019.pdf
