Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Characteristics of ground motion, analysis methods for linear and nonlinear base excited structures, and principles of seismic design including case studies and performance based engineering concepts. Probabilistic methods in earthquake engineering including seismic hazard analysis, fragility modeling, and risk assessment and mitigation. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CEVE 576 or equivalent course in Structural Dynamics.