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Concrete Coalition

Concrete Coalition. Identify dangerous concrete buildings and fix them. Background. EERI/PEER seminars on concrete Discussion groups in SF, LA, and Seattle EERI and NEHRP Coalition Senior Advisory Panel Initial planning effort Exploring funding possibilities. The “Problem”.

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Concrete Coalition

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  1. Concrete Coalition Identify dangerous concrete buildings and fix them.

  2. Background • EERI/PEER seminars on concrete • Discussion groups in SF, LA, and Seattle • EERI and NEHRP Coalition • Senior Advisory Panel • Initial planning effort • Exploring funding possibilities

  3. The “Problem” • Some concrete buildings constructed before the 1970’s might be dangerous. • Where are they ? • Which ones are dangerous ?

  4. The “Solution” • Find them. • Use FEMA 356. • Fix them.

  5. Another “Problem” • Client receiving the news about the retrofit and its cost: You can’t be serious !

  6. The Real Problems • We don’t really know the risks in terms of deaths, dollars, and downtime. • Current technical procedures cannot distinguish between “suspects” and real killers. • The currently implied costs are unacceptably high.

  7. The Real Solutions • Define the risks in quantifiable terms. • Develop improved technical procedures and innovative retrofit measures. • Engage stakeholders for socially and economically acceptable implementation strategies.

  8. Mission • Provide the leadership to reduce risks posed by collapse-prone concrete buildings by advocating for: • Improved technical knowledge to identify truly dangerous buildings. • Development of economical retrofit measures to prevent collapse. • Engagement of the broader community to ensure socially acceptable solutions.

  9. Initial Participants • EERI (overall mangement and coordination) • PEER (technical resources) • ATC (guidelines development) • Structural engineering community • Local building officials • Public policy experts • Architects

  10. Essential outreach • Building owners and managers • Governmental agencies and institutions • Public policy makers • Insurance and lending professionals

  11. Anticipated Coalition Activities • Establish web-based information clearing house. • Assemble local/regional inventory and hazard data. • Facilitate regional risk assessments. • Develop critical research agenda. • Maintain public relations. • Advocate for necessary funding and political support.

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