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i am working on research project " Structural Identification and Model Validation of a 90m High RC Minaret Using Ambient Vibration Data" minaret of Faisal mosque is my case study. i am going to model minaret in ETABS. what will be the value of R in seismic load cases. total height is 285 ft. it has one lift core and four columns and stairs inside........ what should be the value of R for minaret. moment resisting frame or cantilever column structure as per ubc 97 table 16-N

@EngrUzair has explained it very nicely. I will just add two things: First that the only benefit would be to student graduating after the date the accord has been signed. So existing graduates aren't getting any benefit. Also there are specific Pakistani universities that are being recognized under the accord. This further narrow downs the list of potential beneficiaries. The second thing like Uzair Sb mentioned is the benefit of education accreditation. A professional engineer registered with PEC and working in Pakistan who wishes to practice engineering abroad would still need to go through the complete application process (Washington Accord doesn't remove that requirement) but the only benefit he/ she would have is that the education verification would be skipped provided he graduated after the ratification of Washington Accord from one of the universities recognized under the accord at that time . Thanks.

Dear Waqar, AFAIK, main benefit will be in the form of opportunity to practice engineering (work as an engineering professional) within other Signatory i.e full member countries of the Accord, as the engineering qualifications of Pakistani Engineers will be acceptable to them now. Other requirements of Licensing Authorities of these countries, as and where applicable, would also need to be fulfilled. Further details about Washington Accord, including list of Signatories & FAQs, may be checked at the following link: http://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/engineering-washington-accord/ Regards.

The securities and exchange commission of Pakistan has established an excellent resource for investor education. The website is: http://www.jamapunji.pk Please do check it out as it contains a lot of useful infomration. Thanks.