Seismicity and seismic-resistant design

Sectorial
Competencias Digitales

Ingeniería, Construcción e Infraestructuras

Duración

40h

PRESENTACIÓN

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 rising need for resilient infrastructure in seismically active regions. With natural disasters becoming more frequent, the importance of understanding seismic actions and mastering seismic-resistant design is paramount. This course equips you with essential skills such as analysing seismic activity and applying effective design methodologies to build structures that can withstand seismic forces. By exploring topics like the characteristics of seismic action and practical application cases, you will gain comprehensive knowledge that is not only theoretically robust but also highly relevant in practice. The online format offers flexibility, making it accessible to those looking to advance their careers or pivot into this vital sector. Join us to become a key player in shaping safer, more resilient communities.

Objetivos

– To understand the fundamental characteristics of seismic actions.

– To identify key analysis methods for seismic evaluation.

– To apply seismic-resistant design methodologies effectively.

– To recognise the requirements for a robust seismic-resistant structure.

– To evaluate practical cases of seismic-resistant design implementation.

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

– To integrate theoretical concepts into practical seismic design solutions.

Temario

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SEISMIC ACTION What is an earthquake? Definition, causes, and effects. World highest seismicity regions Characteristics of seismic action. The concept of PGA. Seismic levels, return periods and seismic hazard curve Response spectrum, local geology, and amplification factors. Liquefaction Structure classification Seismic activity considerations 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 metal structures Displacement assessments. Seismic joints and spacing between surrounding 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 land retaining walls Example 2. Design of reinforced concrete building. Application of Spectral-modal method Bibliography. Reference regulation and guides

Solicita Información

¿Los cursos de Educa PHAROS son convalidables?

Muchos cursos pueden convalidarse como asignaturas de los másteres de Structuralia.


Datos de nuestra área

+ 1.483

Horas

+88.999

Minutos

264

Cursos

Educa PHAROS es un modelo formativo de nueva generación que posiciona al capital humano de la empresa a la vanguardia. A través de una plataforma que se adapta a la imagen corporativa de cada empresa y con un total de más de 900 cursos se consigue una formación específica para cada organización. La tarifa plana ilimitada, proporciona a cada empresa el número de cursos que se ajuste a sus necesidades y también la posibilidad de determinar qué empleados podrán tener acceso.
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