The earthquake excitations are a major type of dynamic loading for many modern civil engineering structures, hence there is a need for civil engineers to learn about the complex nature of these loadings. The overall objective of this course is to equip the students with the state-of-the-art knowledge and latest technological developments related to the earthquake risk and effective seismic analysis of structures. Through this course, an improved understanding of these loadings will enable design engineers to ensure the safety and serviceability of structures.

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

• Analyze the seismic load and the effects of uncertainties and evaluate the underlying probability of
• Apply seismic design input parameters from building codes in structural design of tall buildings.

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I. Engineering Seismology

1. Basic Seismology, Tectonic plates, faulting, seismicity
2. Earthquake magnitude, intensity, peak ground

II. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment

1. Seismic Hazard – An Introduction
2. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA)
   

III Dynamics of Structures subjected to Earthquakes

1. Dynamics of Simple Structures – A Brief Review
2. Multistory Building Subject to Earthquakes
3. Response Spectrum Analysis (RSA) Procedure
4. Inelastic Response Spectra and Design Spectra

 IV. Philosophies of Seismic Design

1. Seismic Design Codes
2. Ductility Design and Capacity Design Concept
3. Displacement-based Design Concept

V. Seismic Response of Nonlinear Structures

1. Nonlinear Static Analysis Procedures
2. Modal Pushover Analysis (MPA) Procedure
3. Nonlinear Response History Analysis (NLRHA) Procedure

No designated textbook, Lecture notes will be provided by the instructor.

• K. Chopra, (2017): Dynamics of Structures-Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, ISBN 0134555120, 9780134555126, Prentice Hall international series, Pearson, 2017.
  

• W. Clough, and J. Penzien, (2003): Dynamics of Structures, Computers and Structures, Incorporated, ISBN 0923907505, 9780923907501.
  

• Roy Craig, (2010): Structural dynamics: an introduction to computer methods, ISBN 0471044997, Wiley.
  

• W. Smith, (1988): Vibration of Structures: Applications in Civil Engineering Design, Chapman and Hall, London.
  

• R. Tauchert, (1974): Energy Principles in Structural Mechanics, McGraw-Hill, ISE.
  

• Bachmann, and W. Ammann, (1987): Vibrations in Structures-Induced by Man and Machines, Series: Structural Engineering Documents. Vol. 3e. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), Zurich, Switzerland.
  

• E. Newland, (1993): An Introduction to Random Vibrations, Spectral and Wavelet Analysis, Longman, 3rd Edition, London.
  

• H. Crandall, and W. D. Mark, (1963): Random Vibration in Mechanical Systems, Academic Press, New York.

• Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Wiley
• Engineering Structures, Elsevier
• Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, Wiley
• Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE
• Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Elsevier
• Journal of the engineering mechanics division, ASCE
• Magazine of Concrete Research, ICE
• Structures and Buildings, ICE

• Lecture Videos: 25 hours (online)
• Lecture Presentations: 20 hours (online)
• Faculty Interaction: 10 hours (on campus)
• Self-Study: 135 hours

The teaching and learning method involves two ways as mentioned below:

Online Component (75%):

• Study materials (presentations, videos, articles, etc.) through an online system
• Interactive medium of communication with faculty (instructor and TA), professional engineers and other students through chat
• Weekly group/individual assignments In-class Component (25%):
• Lectures and discussion with faculty

The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution:

• Online Quizzes and progress: 10% (Online)
• Online Assignments: 40% (Online submission)
• Final Exam (Open Book): 50% (on-campus)

An “A” would be awarded if the student demonstrates thorough knowledge of concepts and techniques together with a high degree of skill and originality in the use of those concepts and techniques. A “B+” would be awarded if the student demonstrates thorough knowledge of concepts and techniques together with a fair degree of skill in the use of those concepts and techniques. A “B” would be awarded if the student demonstrates good level of knowledge of concepts and techniques with considerable skill in using them. A “C+” would be awarded if the student demonstrates that more efforts is required in relation to the required knowledge of concepts and techniques. A “C” would be awarded if the student demonstrates that intensive efforts is needed in relation to the required knowledge of concepts and techniques. A “D” would be awarded if the students’ understanding of the concepts and techniques is unacceptably low.