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Seismic research program improving optimisation of welded structures

Steel structures performed exceptionally well during the February 22, 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Such earthquake performance confirms that steel is the ultimate low-damage solution for modern multi-story buildings and structures. The performance also showed that the applicable New Zealand design and fabrication standards are safe – even though some minor damage in steel structures were reported…

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HERA Foundation supporting the optimisation of welded connections

HERA Foundation PhD scholarship recipient’s Hafez Taheri’s research topic is part of a long-term HERA research program managed by the New Zealand Welding Centre. Its program leader, our General Manager of Fabrication 4.0, Dr Michail Karpenko, explains the underlying strategic objectives of this research and why the Foundation contribution is so valuable: “New Zealand’s major…

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AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Job Knowledge Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW) | E-Course

E-Course | AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Job Knowledge Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW) |17-25 February 2021 | Four Series E-training Module 1: GMAW CS1:17 February 2021 Module 2: GMAW/FCAW CS2: 18 February 2021 Module 3: GMAW/FCAW CS3 : 24 February 2021 Module 4: VISUAL ASSESSMENT OF WELDS: 25 February 2021 OverviewBenefitsTraining ContentWelding SteelWelding Stainless SteelWelding AluminiumOther…

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AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Job Knowledge Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW) | E-Course Copy

E-Course | AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Job Knowledge Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW) |17-25 February 2021 | Four Series E-training Module 1: GMAW CS1:17 February 2021 Module 2: GMAW/FCAW CS2: 18 February 2021 Module 3: GMAW/FCAW CS3 : 24 February 2021 Module 4: VISUAL ASSESSMENT OF WELDS: 25 February 2021 OverviewBenefitsTraining ContentWelding SteelWelding Stainless SteelWelding AluminiumOther…

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Notice – New design guide covering the Optimised Sliding Hinge Joint (OSHJ)

HERA is pleased to announce the publication of HERA Report R4-155 – Optimised Sliding Hinge Joint (OSHJ): Design and Installation Guide for a Low Damage Seismic Resisting System. This report has been authored by Dr Shahab Ramhormozian of AUT and Dr G. Charles Clifton of the University of Auckland, and is the culmination of several…

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Structural Bolting | E-Course

Five-part series | Structural Bolting  | E-course From 12:00pm – 2:00pm (NZST) Part one: 3 November 2020 | Part two: 10 November 2020 | Part three: 17 November 2020 | Part four: 24 November 2020 | Part five: 1 December  2020 AboutWhat you’ll getProgramsPresenterPricesRegisterAbout This e-course will address all aspects that structural engineers should know…

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Case study: 3D scanning as a tool in seismic strengthening of Hawke’s Bay Hospital project

We’re excited to bring to light a New Zealand case study on the use of 3D scanning as a new digital tool by one of our members. Those of you at HERA’s Future Forum: 2020 VISION in February would have heard Des Watkins from Watkins Steel promote the use of digital technologies, including 3D scanning,…

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Welder Qualification to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1

Welder Qualification to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Each running 3:30pm – 4:30pm **It is recommended that attendees have a copy of the Standard or at least a welder certificate to refer to during the webinar. Webinar 1: 9 June 2020  |  Webinar 2: 10 June 2020 AboutWho should attend and why?Webinar programsPresentersPricesRegisterAbout These presentations provide expert…

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Welding procedures training (WPS)

Four series webinar – Welding Procedures Training (WPS) Each running 3:30pm – 4:30pm Webinar 1: 12 May 2020  |  Webinar 2: 13 May 2020  |  Webinar 3: 20 May 2020  |  Webinar 4: 21 May 2020 AboutWho should attend and why?Webinar programsPresentersPricesRegisterAbout These presentations  provide expert training on Welding Procedure Specification’s (WPS) for professionals such…