With rapid strides in earthquake engineering in the last several decades, the seismic codes world over are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Indian seismic codes are no exception. The first Indian seismic code (IS 1893) was published in 1962 and it has since been revised in 1966, 1970, 1975, 1984, 2002, and 2016. The code is once again revised.

This time, the revision of the seismic code is a quantum jump and brings in many significant changes, introducing many advances that have occurred in the knowledge related to earthquake-resistant design of structures over the last 20 years.

IAStructE is happy to organise a panel discussion on the Draft IS 1893, in two sessions, where the code makers and experts, who piloted this revision, will look at the process of development of the draft code IS 1893 (Part-1) and IS:1893 (Part-2). In the first panel discussion on 17th June 2023 at 04:30 PM, the eminent panelists will discuss the main changes that are proposed in Part-1 of the revised code. The Initial remarks on the Code revisions shall be given by Shri. S Arun Kumar, Head-CED, BIS, and closing remarks by Shri. Jitendra Chaudhary, BIS. This will be followed by an interactive session where participants can directly ask questions to the esteemed panelists and clear their doubts. The fliers for both the sessions of the panel discussions are attached herewith for your kind perusal. 

The participants attending the panel discussion would be enriched and will gain deeper insight by listening to the views of the expert panelists on the subject. Registration is free. All interested colleagues/ academicians/practicing structural engineers may register through the following links.

1.  Panel Discussion on "Draft Code IS 1893 - Part 1 General Provisions": 

  Date: - 17th  June 2023 (Saturday)                                             

  Timings: - 1630 Hrs to 1830 Hrs (IST)

Registration link for Panel Discussion on Draft Code IS 1893 (Part 1) on 17.06.2023 : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_36uNAHfBTmeuGDZIxH88lQ

2.  Panel Discussion on "Draft IS Code 1893 - Part 2 Buildings": 

  Date: - 1st  July 2023 (Saturday)                                             

  Timings: - 1630 Hrs to 1830 Hrs (IST)

Registration link for Panel Discussion on Draft Code IS 1893 (Part 2) on 01.07.2023 : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4_dY3Hu4Qlyl6usYE2gHtA