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1. Inputs from laboratory experiments: TP1 (laboratory facilities)
   1. Guidelines for loading protocols and instrumentation schemes to be used in experimental tests that are consistent with the needs for validation of local and global system response
   2. Best practices for the documentation of experimental test setups and boundary conditions in a format that enables use in future analysis validation efforts
   3. Promote prospective (blind) prediction efforts prior to conducting experimental tests
2. Inputs from field instrumentation and monitoring: TP2 (field testing and monitoring)
   

   1. Widen the network of instrumented structural and geotechnical systems in the field, in collaboration with GeoNet, with ambient vibration and strong motion recording capabilities

   2. Recommendations for optimal sensor distribution so as to adequately capture important response modes with minimal instrument density

   3. Collation of structural and geotechnical system characterisation information (e.g., structural drawings, site characterisation data) in conjunction with GeoNet to facilitate model creation for analysis validation

   4. Work with GeoNet to enable free dissemination of system characterisation information for research

3. Collection and curation of recorded datasets: TP3 (community data and models)

   1. Uniform standards for the presentation of experimental and field monitoring datasets

   2. Collation of data from previous experimental tests and field monitoring efforts in New Zealand and overseas

   3. Storage and dissemination of validation datasets via cyber-infrastructures like DesignSafe

   4. Tools to streamline access to the compiled datasets for analysis validation studies

4. Analysis Methodology for analysis validation methodology: TP4 (computational simulation and data visualisation)

   1. Examination of the scope and objectives of previous analysis validation efforts, and the tools and methods they adopted

   2. Verification of nonlinear models and solution techniques using different analysis software

   3. Multi-tiered hierarchical framework for validation of structural and geotechnical models, ranging from simple SDOF models to large, complex 3D models with advanced constitutive models

   4. Evaluation of various modelling and analysis techniques using the collected datasets

   5. Quantification of the accuracy and precision (uncertainty) of simulation results using various modelling approaches

5. Collaboration with international efforts
   1. Coordination with international activities in the above thrust areas

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