Advanced Earthquake Engineering
CIVIL-706 / 2 credits
Teacher(s): Lestuzzi Pierino, Khodaverdian Alireza
Language: English
Remark: Next time: Min. 6 persons Start Oct. 5th 2021, Tuesdays 8h15-10 in room GC A1 416
Frequency
Every 3 years
Summary
This course deals with the complex problem of seismic evaluation of existing structures; by far more complicated than for new structures. Aims are to: - show how and why the analysis methods need improvements to be used in this context. - provide an insight of the different retrofitting methods.
Content
- Particularity of existing structures in seismic context
- Vulnerability and seismic evaluation
- Analysis methods
- Strength and displacement based evaluation
- Retrofitting methods (design and technology)
In the programs
- Exam form: Oral (session free)
- Subject examined: Advanced Earthquake Engineering
- Lecture: 22 Hour(s)
- Practical work: 6 Hour(s)