COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 495 D 2 3 0 0 3 6
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Hüseyin Bilgin
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time: E012 / 8:00-20:45 /Tuesday
Course Description: Causes of earthquakes, characteristics of earthquake ground motions, earthquake magnitude and intensity measurements. Seismic response analysis of simple structures. Derivation of elastic response spectra and earthquake design spectra. Earthquake design criteria. Free and forced vibration analysis of frame structures. Modal spectral analysis and equivalent static lateral force method. Design codes, design applications.
Course Objectives: Teaching the basic concepts of earthquake resistant design to a Master level Civil Engineer involving; Causes of earthquakes, characteristics of earthquake ground motions. Earthquake magnitude and intensity measurements. Seismic response analysis of simple structures. Derivation of elastic response spectra and earthquake design spectra. Earthquake design criteria. Free and forced vibration analysis of frame structures. Modal spectral analysis and equivalent static lateral force method. Design codes, design applications.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 NATURE OF EARTHQUAKES
2 RESPONSE OF SIMPLE STRUCTURES TO EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS:Seismic response of linear elastic SDOF systems,
3 Seismic response of inelastic SDOF systems
4 Linear elastic response spectra,
5 RESPONSE OF BUILDING STRUCTURES TO EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS;Undamped free vibration: Eigenvalue analysis
6 Forced vibration analysis under earthquake excitations (modal superposition)
7 Equivalent static modal forces
8 Midterm
9 SEISMIC ANALYSIS PROCEDURES IN THE MODERN EARTHQUAKE CODES; Design ground motions and design spectrum: Reduction of elastic forces
10 Mode superposition procedure,
11 SEISMIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR R/C STRUCTURES: Capacity design principles in R/C structures
12 Columns, Beams, Shear walls
13 Columns, Beams, Shear walls
14 Plastic hinge hierarchy in frames
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: Amr Elnashai, Luigi Di Sarno (2008). Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering. Copyright © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN: 978-0-470-02483-6,Hardcover 366 pages October 2008
Other References: 1- S.L. KRAMER, (1996),"Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering", Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 2- David Dowrick, Earthquake Resistant Design And Risk Reduction, 2009, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 3- Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings: T. Paulay and M.J.N. Priestley, Wiley, 1992.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage: Microsoft Office Applications, SAP2000,
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Understanding the nature and representation of seismic forces,
2 the influence of these on structures and the differences between static and earthquake-resistant design
3 Understanding of modern design method and various options for assessing structural earthquake-resistance.
4 Ability to calculate design forces and carry out analysis of structures to the Eurocode 8.
5 Appreciation of the need to repair and/or strengthen structures in seismic regions and ability to choose appropriate assessment methods
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 4
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 2
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 4
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 3
6 an ability to communicate effectively 4
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 4
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 2
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 3
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 3
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 4
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Presentation
1
20
Project
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Assignments 2 5 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Other 1 4 4
Total Work Load:
150
Total Work Load/25(h):
6
ECTS Credit of the Course:
6