CE 57100 – Earthquake Engineering

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Specific course information:

Catalog description: The objectives of the course are to: (1) expose the fundamentals of structural design in earthquake regions; (2) explain the functions of linear, nonlinear, and limit analyses with respect to design; (3) describe the complex relationships between ground motion models and structural response models in the linear and nonlinear response ranges; and (4) provide the students perspectives about the behavior of building structures in the earthquake environment.
Prerequisites: GR-CE 57300 Requisites; CE 47400 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently.
Course status: Technical elective

Specific Goals for the course:

Student learning outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course the student should understand:
- the nature of earthquakes and their impact on built environment;
- linear vs. nonlinear response of structures
- the fundamental concepts to design structures to resist earthquake demands
Relationship of course to program outcomes
- Outcome 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Outcome 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

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