CE 725 Earthquake Structural Engineering
3 Credit Hours
Effects of earthquakes on structures and of design of structures to resist earthquake motions; earthquake mechanisms and ground motions; response of structures to earthquake motions; behavior of materials, structural elements and assemblages subjected to earthquakes; principles of earthquake-resistant design practice; soil-structure interaction; and special topics. The course focus extensively on Displacement-Based Seismic Design and will utilize a recently released text on the topic.
Prerequisite
Structural design (courses in concrete).
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, students will:
- Be able to develop analytical models and conduct analysis of structures under the influence of seismic actions.
- Develop an understanding for the effects that earthquakes have on structural systems.
- Develop an understanding of basic aspects critical for seismic design, assessment, and retrofit.
- Apply the basic principals of Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering via Direct Displacement-Based Design to a variety of structural systems.
- Apply the principals of capacity design for the proper detailing of RC structures subjected to seismic conditions.
Course Requirements
| Assignment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Homework | 38% (8 Assignments) |
| Midterm | 17% (Duration – 90 minutes) |
| Final Exam | 38% (Duration – 3 hours) |
| Text Readings | 7% |
Software Requirements: Familiarity with Matlab.
Textbook
Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Structures. M.J.N Priestley, G.M. Calvi, and M.J. Kowalsky. IUSS Press, 2007 or 2018. Available online via the IUSS.
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