SEISMIC DESIGN
Seismic safety is a central element of resilient engineering design – and at BCI we bring in-depth expertise and state-of-the-art methods to seismic design, where failure is not an option.
Our services cover a wide range of applications – from large-scale dam design to the protection of critical infrastructure in seismically active regions. We carry out detailed seismic analyses and designs in accordance with international standards and local regulations, to help structures withstand seismic loading.
OUR SPECIALISATIONS IN SEISMIC SAFETY:
Industrial buildings and production facilities
Hydropower and thermal power plants
Hospitals, emergency centres and public safety buildings
Transport and utility infrastructure (e.g. bridges, substations, water supply facilities)
Municipal and private buildings
Dams and hydraulic structures, including dynamic analyses, soil–structure interaction and safety assessments
OUR METHODS – FOR SAFE, EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL SOLUTIONS
Our engineers apply the most advanced methods, including:
Response spectrum analysis
Time-history analysis
Base isolation
Performance-based design – for optimised safety and cost-effectiveness
Whether it is new construction in an earthquake zone or the seismic retrofitting of existing structures to new standards – BCI offers a comprehensive range of analysis, consulting and design services tailored to your project.
Analysis methods used at BCI:
Equivalent static analysis (ESA)
Response spectrum analysis (RSA)
Time-history analysis (THA)
Modal response analysis
Nonlinear static (pushover) analysis