EARTHQUAKE DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

CE489

Course Code: CE489
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Kaan Kaatsız

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Describe the possible causes of the plate movements, plate boundaries and elastic rebound theory,
Explain the occurrence of earthquakes, concepts of seismic forces and distinguishing between earthquake magnitude and earthquake damage,
Analyze the dynamic behavior of simple structural systems subjected to various types of loadings,
Design Earthquake Resistant R/C Buildings by using Response Spectrum Analysis Method based on seismic design codes.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Nature and causes of earthquakes, earthquake magnitude and intensity, earthquake ground motions. Seismic response analysis of simple structures. Elastic response spectra, design spectrum. Equivalent lateral load procedure, response spectrum analysis procedure. Earthquake design criteria. Seismic codes. Application of capacity design principles to frame structures.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Nature of Earthquakes
2^nd Week	Response of Simple Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions
3^rd Week	Seismic Hazard Analysis
4^th Week	Earthquake Design Spectra
5^th Week	Earthquake Design Spectra
6^th Week	Response of Building Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions
7^th Week	Response of Building Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Response of Building Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions
10^th Week	Seismic Analysis Procedures in Earthquake Codes
11^th Week	Seismic Analysis Procedures in Earthquake Codes
12^th Week	Seismic Analysis Procedures in Earthquake Codes
13^th Week	Seismic Design Principles for RC Structures
14^th Week	Seismic Design Principles for RC Structures
15^th Week	Seismic Design Principles for RC Structures

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference:
Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S., Basic Earthquake Engineering, Springer, 2014.
Additional Resources:
Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures, Pearson, 5th Edition 2016.
Clough, R.W., and Penzien, J. Dynamics of Structures 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1993.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Practice
Project
Presentation
Report Preparation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	3	15
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	50	50
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	42	42
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	3	4	12
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1			X	X
K2
K3		X	X
K4	X		X
K5		X		X
K6
K7				X
K8
K9
K10
K11