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CE487 Introduction to Structural Dynamics Web Page |
Dynamic disturbances. Single and multi degree of freedom systems. Continuous systems. Equations of motion. Energy methods in structural dynamics. Application in structural design. Earthquake response of structures.
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| CE490 Introduction to Earthquake Resistant Design |
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 d esign criteria. Free and forced vibration analysis of frame structures. Modal spectral analysis and equivalent static lateral force method. Design codes, design applications.
Prerequisite :CE222
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Introduction to wave propagation in solid media, body and surface waves, reflection and refraction. Causes of earthquakes. Seismicity of the earth with special reference to Turkey. Computation of response to lateral forces. Review of structural vib ration theory and response spectra. Analysis of multi-storey structures subjected to earthquake motions. Design of reinforced concrete structures to resist earthquake forces. Earthquake Design Codes. (R)
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Foundation vibrations; design of foundations for machinery. Stress strain behaviour of soil during transient and repeated loadings; relation of soil properties to wave velocity. Effects of earthquakes upon structures; amplification by a layer of so il; effect of foundation upon building response. Problems of slope stability and liquefaction as related to earthquakes. Dynamics of lumped systems as applied to problems in soil dynamics. (R)
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Seismic wave theory. Energy content and attenuation, polarization and dispersion of seismic waves. Seismic ray theory. Seismic instrumentation, displacement, velocity, and accelerometers. Adjustment and interpretation of recorded data. Earthquake classification. Geographical seismology. Secondary effects of earthquakes. Spatial components of earthquake motion. Spectral analysis of strong ground motion. Seismic risk analysis. (R)
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CE743 Condition and Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings Web Page |
Review of seismic performance objectives and code design criteria. Types of seismic analyses: linear and nonlinear procedures. Procedures for evaluating existing buildings. Factors affecting vulnerability of buildings. Vulnerability assessment techniques: seismic response vs. damageability. Introduction to loss estimation and earthquake insurance.
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