ENCE7300 | EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

I­­­ntroduction to seismology, solution of equation of motion for single and multi-degree of freedom systems, derives response and design spectrum for a seismic action, equivalent lateral force static analysis and modal response and time history analyses to determine design forces for a structure under seismic action, seismic design based on conventional code provisions of reinforced concrete and steel structures, introduction to non-conventional design procedures; e.g. base isolations and seismic performance based methods.