Resilience in structures
There has been much talk about resilience in infrastructure and buildings over the recent past, mainly as we focus on what is not resilient. This session presents information about what resilience is, how it can be implemented in buildings and the way structural engineers can play a key role in improving it. This year, the Australian building ministers asked the Australian Building Codes Board to include Resilience in its future work. The presentation highlights the role structural engineers play in bringing resilience to the buildings we work on and how it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Rather, resilience discussions should be held at the design brief stage, so that realistic owner expectations can be designed into the building from the start.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- What resilience is and is not
- Appreciate how much resilience building really needs
- How an engineer can affect the resilience of a building
- Implications of building resilience into a building
About the Speakers:
Senior Adviser Resilience, Insurance Council of Australia
Duncan is an experienced advocacy, communications and government relations professional with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. His current role is Senior Advisor, Resilience at the Insurance Council of Australia. Prior to this he was Senior Policy and Communications Advisor at the Civil Contractors Federation, and has also held senior advocacy roles with the Australasian Railways Association and the Australian Logistics Council. His government background spans both federal and local governments. In the role of Senior Advisor, Resilience, Duncan drives the ICA’s advocacy agenda for improved resilience in the built environment, with a focus on improving Australia’s building codes and standards, investing in household and large-scale resilience measures and improved land-use planning arrangements - ultimately helping to maintain an insurable Australia. The Insurance Council of Australia is the representative body of the general insurance industry in Australia, with its members representing approximately 95 per cent of total premium income written by private sector general insurers.
National Engineering Manager, Structerre Consulting
Jane Arnolda serves as the National Engineering Manager at Structerre, specialising in residential engineering with a commitment to reducing construction costs. Her focus on innovation and efficiency has led to significant advancements within the company, driving Structerre to continually improve its engineering processes. Jane’s expert leadership ensures that the team remains at the forefront of industry developments while consistently providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Senior Research Engineer, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University , James Cook University
Geoff has a PhD in Structural Engineering for work on wind loads on housing at the Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University, and currently works with the CTS but is based in Perth. Geoff has been involved in teams that have investigated damage to structures following extreme wind events throughout Australia and on other projects to evaluate and improve resilience in buildings. He is a member of a number of Australian Standards Committees including the committees for the wind loadings standards, AS/NZS 1170.2 and he chairs BD099 – the committee responsible for AS 4055.
