{"product_id":"the-missing-piece-improving-seismic-design-and-construction-practices","title":"The Missing Piece: Improving Seismic Design and Construction Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ATC-57 report, \u003cem\u003eThe Missing Piece: Improving Seismic Design and Construction Practices\u003c\/em\u003e, was funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (Published 2003, 102 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABSTRACT:\u003c\/strong\u003e This report defines a much-expanded problem-focused knowledge development, synthesis and transfer program to improve seismic design and construction practices. The report was developed to provide a framework for eliminating the technology transfer gap that has emerged within the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) that limits the adaptation of basic research knowledge into practice. This gap was identified during the NEHRP strategic planning process undertaken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 1998 to 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem-focused research and development program defined in the ATC-57 report emphasizes two subject areas, with a total of five Program Elements proposed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystematic support of the seismic code development process.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Element 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide technical support for the seismic practice and code development process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Element 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop the technical basis for performance-based seismic engineering by supporting problem-focused, user-directed research and development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprovement of seismic design and construction productivity.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Element 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support the development of technical resources (e.g., guidelines and manuals) to improve seismic engineering practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Element 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make evaluated technology available to practicing professionals in the design and construction communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Element 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop tools to enhance the productivity, economy and effectiveness of the earthquake resistant design and construction process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe report also contains six issue papers commissioned to develop initial recommendations and needed background information, including a discussion on how technology transfer works in this industry and a history of the decline in engineering and construction productivity in the United States. Also included is a list of industry representatives who participated in a workshop in July 2002 to define the needed problem-focused knowledge development, synthesis and transfer program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/4224\/4564\/files\/atc-57-toc.pdf?v=1783550487\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to view the Title Page, Preface, and Contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Technology Council","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48162044510420,"sku":"ATC-57","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/4224\/4564\/files\/ATC57cover.jpg?v=1782184377","url":"https:\/\/store.atcouncil.org\/products\/the-missing-piece-improving-seismic-design-and-construction-practices","provider":"The ATC Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}