While not specific to tailings, this webinar includes valuable knowledge for tailings engineers. This course is closely tied to the ASCE 7-05 and 2006 IBC seismic load requirements, will benefit all structural engineers who would like to improve their earthquake engineering skills through mastery of the fundamental principles. It will be of value to engineers at all levels of experience. The course focuses on fundamental concepts, and is designed for practicing structural and architectural engineers, contractors, building officials, facilities managers, and educators. You will: understand the cause and effect of earthquake ground motions; develop a feel for the dynamic behavior of structures; understand the principles of dynamic analysis of structures; understand why inelastic behavior and associated damage may be unavoidable; learn how to control damage through special detailing procedures, and develop a clear understanding of the theory behind the complex building code provisions for earthquake resistant design.