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Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines >
An overview of the geotechnical guidelines, including some technical detail on estimating ground motion parameters.

Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering >
Module 2 of the geotechnical guidelines provides guidance on geotechnical investigation for earthquake engineering.

Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards >
Guidance for the identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards, replacing NZGS Module 1 (July 2010).

Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design >
Principles for good foundation design, up-to-date practice and implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.

Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction >
Covers principles of ground improvement design, up-to-date practice and Canterbury earthquake recommendations.

Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design >
Covers principles of seismic design of retaining walls of a routine nature throughout New Zealand.

Seismic assessment of existing buildings

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Seismic assessment of existing buildings >
The Engineering Assessment Guidelines are used by engineers to carry out seismic assessments of existing buildings.

Building on ground with liquefaction potential

Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Building on ground with liquefaction potential >
Find out how to build good foundations on land with liquefaction potential.

Altering an existing building

Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building >
This guide helps to determine the requirements for proposed alterations to existing buildings and how these can be met.

Updates and clarifications to the residential guidance

Building Code compliance > Canterbury rebuild > Updates and clarifications to the residential guidance >
You need updates and clarifications if you are using the residential guidance.
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