Seismic Engineers

Featuring the best seismic engineers in Australia

Seismic engineers are trained to plan for worst-case scenarios. A good seismic engineer remains up to date with the rapidly advancing fields of earthquake science and structural engineering. ArchiPro features the most experienced seismic engineers in Australia to help ensure the integrity of your home or premises should an earthquake take place.

Types of services that a seismic engineer provides:

Building strengthening design

There are a number of important techniques that can be incorporated into your project’s design that will help strengthen it against earthquakes. The first is base isolation, in which a building is constructed on top of elements that are isolated from the ground. The second is using bracing systems or dampers, which are intended to spread an earthquake's energy.

Seismic assessments

There are a number of levels of seismic assessment that can be performed for an existing structure in Australia. An Initial Seismic Assessment provides a broad overview of the level of seismic performance of a building. A Detailed Seismic Assessment is more in-depth and takes into account structural load paths for the entire building, examining the capacity of each and every structural element.

Seismic retrofit designs

Seismic engineers are often called upon to assist with retrofitting existing buildings in order to make them more earthquake-resistant in Australia.

The advantages of hiring a skilled seismic engineer

Hiring an experienced and skilled seismic engineer in Australia is essential if you want your project to be as safe and stable as possible. Unfortunately there are many examples from around the world where buildings have failed during earthquakes so it is important to appoint the right professionals for the job. An experienced seismic engineer will be able to give the latest advice based on best practices taking local conditions into account. They will have an extensive knowledge in the field and will be able to provide bespoke solutions and the right advice that you need. Most importantly they will give you peace of mind about the integrity of your building in the scenario of an earthquake.

How to choose the best seismic engineer for your project?

Finding the best earthquake engineer is often dictated by the requirements of your particular project. Seismic engineers can be part of a civil engineering team, or they may be a consultant who specialises in earthquakes – and some of these may be more focused on retrofitting as opposed to new builds. As always, we suggest seeking out seismic engineers who have a proven track record of undertaking projects that are similar to your own. ArchiPro feature’s their previous projects and more on their professional profile.

Once you’ve created a shortlist of potential professionals be sure to get in touch and ask questions like:

• How long have you worked in this field in Australia?
• Is your experience mostly with existing heritage buildings, low rise or high rise structures, or retro-fitting?
• Do you have trusted contractors in Australia you could recommend for this project?
• What is your time estimate for this design?
• How do you charge for services?