COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Design Principles of Earthquake-Resistant Structures
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 446
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
 CIVE 311To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to learn about earthquakes and their causes, the effects of earthquakes on people and structures, the principles of earthquake-resistant structural design, repair, and structural retrofitting principles, and to introduce the earthquake codes of our country and different countries.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Make the structural design using the basic principles of earthquake codes
  • Determine whether the structural system is earthquake-resistant or not
  • Define earthquake load calculation methods
  • Detect earthquake damage
  • Define the approach of repair and retrofitting of the structures
Course Description Within the scope of the course, basic parameters of earthquake ground motion, methods used in earthquake load calculation of structures, rules of earthquake regulations, damage to structures due to earthquakes, and structural repair and retrofitting are discussed.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction and general information Chapter 1 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
2 Earthquakes: Characteristics of ground motions and earthquake parameters Chapter 1 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
3 Seismic load calculation of simple structures, spectrum concept, and elastic design spectra in earthquake codes. Chapter 3 and 4 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
4 Seismic load calculation with Equivalent Seismic Load Method Chapter 5 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
5 Calculation example with Equivalent Earthquake Load Method according to Turkish Building Earthquake Code Chapter 6 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
6 Seismic load calculation with Mode Superposition Method Chapter 5 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
7 Calculation example with Mode Superposition Method according to Turkish Building Earthquake Code Chapter 6 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
8 Constructive rules regarding structural members in the Turkish Building Earthquake Code Chapter 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
9 Calculation of dimensions and reinforcements of reinforced concrete structural elements under earthquake effects Chapter 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
10 Midterm Exam
11 Earthquake damages in buildings Chapter 6 and 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
12 Earthquake damages in buildings Chapter 6 and 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
13 Repair and retrofitting of existing and damaged structures Chapter 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
14 Repair and retrofitting of existing and damaged structures Chapter 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. and Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Turkish Earthquake Code, 2018

Clough,R.W, Penzien,J.,”Dynamics of Structures”,McGraw-Hill, 1993, ISBN: 9780070113923.

Filiatrault, A. “Elements of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics”, Curus, PIP, ISBN-10: 2553016492

Chopra,A.K., “Dynamics of Structures”, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition, 2007, ISBN: 978-8131713297. 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
25
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
25
Final Exams
30
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest