CE 545
Geotechnical Analysis of Earthquake Phenomena
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Earthquake magnitude and intensity; design ground motions, elementary dynamics of structures; response spectra; building code provisions; liquefaction and ground failure.
When Taught
Winter.
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalents.
Title
Understand Earthquakes
Learning Outcome
Understand the origin of earthquakes and the nature of seismic waves; characterize faults and seismic sources; quantify the "size" of an earthquake in terms of magnitude and intensity; quantify earthquake ground motions in terms of engineering parameters.
Title
Attenuation Relationships
Learning Outcome
Use attenuation relationships to predict ground motions; perform deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analyses
Title
Dynamic Response SDOF Structures
Learning Outcome
Determine the dynamic response of single-degree-of-freedom structures subject to base shaking; understand, develop and apply response spectra
Title
Site Response Analysis
Learning Outcome
Perform site response analyses; understand the effect of different soil types on ground response and damping
Title
Seismic Codes
Learning Outcome
Understand the philosophy and general seismic design provisions found in design codes developed/distributed as part of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the International Building Code (IBC)
Title
Liquefaction and Ground Failure
Learning Outcome
Understand the mechanism associated with liquefaction and ground failure; perform liquefaction triggering, lateral spread, and settlement analyses.
Title
Seismic Slope Stability
Learning Outcome
Evaluate seismic slope stability and deformation; estimate seismic earth pressures
