Oreta as a speaker at ACCCS 2023 – Taipei

 

The National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) hosted the Anniversary Workshop in Commemoration of the 1999 Chi-Chi and 2022 Chihshang Earthquakes (ACCCS) in Taipei, Taiwan, from September 25-27, 2023. Invited are professors and experts from the United States, Canada, Japan, Slovenia, and the Philippines, to deliver special lectures on engineering seismology, earthquake engineering, and earthquake-induced disaster mitigation.

Dr.  Andres Winston C. Oreta, Professor of the Department of Civil Engineering, De La Salle University delivered a lecture on “Integration of Technology in Earthquake Engineering Education: A Pathway to Enhancing Learning and Preparedness.”  The abstract of the paper is as follows:

ABSTRACT

Earthquake engineering plays a crucial role in mitigating the devastating effects of seismic events on infrastructure and communities. As the field evolves, the integration of technology into earthquake engineering education has emerged as a new direction in the design of courses related to earthquakes in universities to enhance learning outcomes, promote experiential learning, and bolster preparedness. This presentation presents the author’s exploration on the significance of technology in earthquake engineering education and highlights its impact on both students and future professionals. Collaborative platforms and online resources like PEER (earthquake time history database), SeismoSignal (data visualization tools), PHIVOLCS (seismic hazard assessment in the Philippines), STERA-3D (free software for seismic performance assessment of buildings) among others provide students and researchers important tools and data for understanding earthquakes and their impact to the built environment. Video presentations from various sites including YouTube enhances the classroom and online lectures. The affordability of bench-scale shake table testing equipment has now provided opportunities for the students to immerse themselves in realistic scenarios, allowing for hands-on experiences in a controlled and safe environment. As seismic events continue to pose significant challenges, the incorporation of technology in earthquake engineering education becomes increasingly vital in preparing the next generation of engineers to safeguard communities and infrastructure against the destructive forces of earthquakes.

A meeting of fellow alumni from Nagoya University at ACCCS – Dr. Oreta, Dr. Ge Hanbin of Meijo University and Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr.

DLSU CE Faculty and Officers of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) hold a networking meeting with NCREE researchers on Day 3