Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines
About this document
Introduction
This is an overview of the modules that make up the Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice geotechnical guidelines.
Contents
It introduces the subject of earthquake geotechnical engineering, provides context within the building regulatory framework, and provides guidance for estimating ground motion parameters for geotechnical design.
Education
Learn about Module 1 in the geotechnical education section.
Other modules
Earthquake geotechnical engineering practice series
Resources
Other resources that are available include:
- New Zealand Dam Safety Guidelines (2015) on the New Zealand Society on Large Dams website
- Bridge Manual on the New Zealand Transport Association website
- Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes
- Planning for Development of Land on or Close to Active Faults on the Ministry for the Environment website
- The 2010 National Seismic Hazard Model on the GNS Science website.