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Module 1: Overview of the geotechnical guidelines

An overview of the geotechnical guidelines, including some technical detail on estimating ground motion parameters.

Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design

Principles for good foundation design, up-to-date practice and implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.

Module 2: Geotechnical investigations for earthquake engineering

Module 2 of the geotechnical guidelines provides guidance on geotechnical investigation for earthquake engineering.

Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design

Covers principles of seismic design of retaining walls of a routine nature throughout New Zealand.

Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction

Covers principles of ground improvement design, up-to-date practice and Canterbury earthquake recommendations.

Seismic assessment of existing buildings

The Engineering Assessment Guidelines are used by engineers to carry out seismic assessments of existing buildings.

Altering an existing building

This guide helps to determine the requirements for proposed alterations to existing buildings and how these can be met.

This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: