- Dynamic loadings of structures. Equation of motion of Single Degree Of Freedom (SDOF) systems for ground excitations. Damping, free and forced vibrations of SDOF systems.
- Brief introduction to earthquakes and to engineering seismology. (Causes of earthquakes, Earthquake magnitude, intensity, scales. Seismic hazard and risk.)
- Earthquake ground motions, response and design spectra.
- Dynamic Earthquake Analysis of Multi Degree Of Freedom Systems (MDOF) using the method of normal modes for time history and response spectrum solutions.
- Elastic and inelastic structural response, plastic hinge model, ductility, ductility and behavior factors. Principles of earthquake resistant design, modern Codes. Special topics of earhquake resistant structures. New technologies.
Earthquake engineering and earthquake resistant structures
- Institution:
- University of Patras
- Specialization:
- EE - Earthquake Engineering
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Teacher(s):
- STAVROS A. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS
- Credits:
- 8
- Date (from - to):
- 01/10/2010 – 20/02/2011
Suggested readings:
- Dynamics of Structures: Theory and applications to earthquake engineering. By A. Chopra, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall.
- Eurocode 8 (CEN-Brussels)
- Handout notes by the instructor
- Various published articles
Notes:
Prerequisites
- Design of reinforced concrete linear elements.
- Design of steel structural components.
- Design of steel structures.
- Design of reinforced concrete structures.
- Structural dynamics.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures accompanied by a series of about 5-6 homework assignments plus a term project, typically involving the dynamic earthquake analysis of a small building using commercial software such as ETABS, SAP, etc. 2 graduate students and the instructor are also available for answering questions.
Assessment and grading methods
A 3-hour final written exam. Successful completion and submission of all homework assignments and of the term project may count up to 2/10 for the final grade.