- 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 2011
- Teacher(s):
- STAVROS A. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS
- Credits:
- 8
- Date (from - to):
- 03/10/2011 – 20/02/2012
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:
Depending on the students background some topics may not be covered