Seismic Detailing of SMRF as per BNBC 2020

This free workshop series walks through the seismic detailing requirements for Special Moment Resisting Frames (SMRF) as per BNBC 2020. Each session starts from the code basis, applies the provisions through a worked calculation using CivilAbout.com tools, and ends with verification and design tips.

The series was delivered live on Google Meet in September and October 2026. All four sessions are available here as recordings.

Sessions

1. Learning path: BNBC 2020 Chapter 8.3 and the SMRF detailing checklist
2. Strong column, weak beam
3. Beam-column joint shear check
4. Transverse reinforcement design for SMF beams