Prota Supported the 5th International Earthquake Engineering and Seismology Conference as a Platinum Sponsor

Prota at ICEES 2019: Advancing Earthquake Engineering Innovations

Annually organized by the Earthquake Engineering Association of Turkey (EEAT), the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (ICEES) brought global experts together at the Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara from October 8–11, 2019. Prota at ICEES 2019 played a significant role, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and actively engaging in discussions about seismic innovations.

Prota at ICEES 2019 as a Platinum Sponsor

As the platinum sponsor of ICEES 2019, Prota demonstrated its commitment to earthquake engineering advancements. At the main hall, Prota showcased its innovative structural Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, ProtaStructure 2019, attracting researchers, professors, and industry leaders who were eager to explore its capabilities in seismic design.

Key Panels and Discussions

The conference included impactful discussions led by keynote speakers who addressed essential topics such as:

• Performance-Based Seismic Engineering: Exploring updated specifications for seismic safety and new methodologies.
• Global Seismic Methods: Sharing applications of various seismic techniques worldwide and their effectiveness.
• Seismic Isolation Technologies: Evaluating their advantages and challenges in enhancing safety, while emphasizing future improvements.

Therefore, these sessions underscored the transformative role of Prota Software in advancing seismic engineering.

A Tribute to Dr. Haluk Sucuoglu at ICEES 2019

On the final day of Prota at ICEES 2019, a special workshop and dinner were held in honor of Dr. Haluk Sucuoglu, METU’s esteemed professor of earthquake engineering. Notably, international experts such as Peter Fajfar, Michele Calvi, and Michael N. Fardis Khalid celebrated his career and contributions with heartfelt speeches.

Prota’s Commitment Highlighted

Through its sponsorship and active engagement at ICEES 2019, Prota reinforced its dedication to earthquake engineering. Moreover, tools like ProtaStructure enable engineers to design safer, more resilient structures, meeting the challenges of modern seismic standards efficiently.

Future Prospects

ICEES 2019 offered an exceptional platform for Prota to collaborate with thought leaders in earthquake engineering. Consequently, the event underscored Prota’s mission to support innovation, knowledge-sharing, and global seismic safety advancements.

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