Seismicity and Seismic-Resistant Design

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The course "Seismicity and Seismic-Resistant Design" offers you the opportunity to delve into a critical field that is increasingly in demand due to the growing need for resilient infrastructure in seismically active regions. As natural disasters become more frequent, understanding seismic forces and mastering seismic-resistant design is of paramount importance. This course equips you with essential skills, such as analyzing seismic activity and applying effective design methodologies to build structures capable of withstanding seismic forces. By exploring topics such as the characteristics of seismic action and practical application cases, you will gain comprehensive knowledge that is not only theoretically sound but also highly relevant in practice. The online format offers flexibility, making it accessible to those looking to advance their careers or transition into this vital sector. Join us to become a key player in shaping safer, more resilient communities.

Objectives

– To understand the fundamental characteristics of seismic actions.

– To identify key analytical methods for seismic evaluation.

– To effectively apply seismic-resistant design methodologies.

– To understand the requirements for a robust, earthquake-resistant structure.

– To evaluate real-world examples of the implementation of seismic-resistant design.

– To develop the ability to assess seismic risks in various contexts.

– To integrate theoretical concepts into practical seismic design solutions.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SEISMIC ACTION What is an earthquake? Definition, causes, and effects. Regions with the highest seismicity worldwide Characteristics of seismic action. The concept of PGA. Seismic levels, return periods, and the seismic hazard curve Response spectrum, local geology, and amplification factors. Liquefaction Structure classification Considerations regarding seismic activity in projects. Seismic vertical action, associated mass, and seismic action combinations UNIT 2. ANALYSIS METHODS Introduction to modal analysis Seismic-Resistant Design Methodology Static Linear Analysis (I). Equivalent Lateral Force Method Dynamic Linear Analysis (II). Spectral and Modal-Spectral Analyses Nonlinear Analyses. The Pushover Analysis and the Time-History Method with Accelerograms UNIT 3. SEISMIC-RESISTANT DESIGN. METHODOLOGY AND REQUIREMENTS Basic design criteria in seismic areas Ductility. Behavioral factor Ductile design requirements for reinforced concrete Ductile design requirements for steel structures Displacement assessments. Seismic joints and spacing between adjacent structures Gravity and containment structures. Pseudo-static analysis: Seismic design and earth pressure equations Seismic-resistant design strategy. Dissipation vs. Isolation UNIT 4. PRACTICAL APPLICATION CASES Example 1. Structural design of earth-retaining walls Example 2. Design of a reinforced concrete building. Application of the spectral-modal method Bibliography. Reference regulations and guidelines
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