CIVILEN 7330
Transcript Abbreviation:
Earthquake Engng
Course Description:
Analysis and design of structures subject to seismic loading; case studies of behavior of structures during earthquakes; design of structures to minimize earthquake damage; earthquake-resistant systems for highrise buildings; vibration control.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Permission of instructor, or a course in structural dynamics or vibrations.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 830.
Course Goals / Objectives:
To learn about earthquake phenomena and their effects on structures
To learn about behavior of structures under earthquakes
To learn about methods of structural analysis for seismic loading
To learn about design of structures for earthquake loading according to building codes such as IBC and ASCE 7-10
To learn about earthquake-resistant systems for highrise buildings
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Phenomena; Earthquake Faults; The Causes of Earthquakes; Elastic Rebound Theory | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Earthquake Motions; Seismic Waves; Measuring Earthquakes; The Size of an Earthquake (Intensity, Magnitude, and Energy) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Response Spectra; Fourier Spectra; Design Spectrum and Design Earthquake; Use of Accelerogams and Artificial Earthquake Records | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Influence of Soil Conditions on Earthquake Ground Motions; Attenuation of Ground Acceleration | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Static, Spectrum, and Time-History Dynamic Earthquake Analysis of Structures | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case Studies of Behavior of Structures During Earthquakes | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of Structures to Minimize Earthquake Damage; Selection of Structural Material and Systems; Building Configurations | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Review of Earthquake Codes such as IBC and ASCE 7-10; Comparison of Code Forces and Dynamic Analysis | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Design of Multistory Buildings | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of Details and Connections | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Earthquake-Resistant Systems for High-Rise Buildings | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Active and Hybrid Control and Smart Structures | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Examples of Recent and Current Research in Earthquake Engineering | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Computer projects | 30% |
| Term paper | 20% |
| Final exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
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