EARTHQUAKE and STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

AIM

Analyze structures and understand their behaviour under seismic loading effects.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction and free vibration response of single-degree-of-freedom (SDF) systems,Response of SDF systems to harmonic loading,Response of SDF systems to periodic loading,Solved examples – harmonic/periodic responses of SDF systems and Response of SDF systems to impulse loading,Response of SDF systems to general dynamic loading,Concept of elastic response spectrum and basic processing of ground motion records,Dynamics and earthquake response of simple (elastic) structures,The concept of elastic & inelastic design spectrum,Generalized SDF systems,Free vibration response of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDF) systems,Modal analysis 1/2,Modal analysis 2/2,Eartquake loading calculation methods in seismic codes 1/2,Eartquake loading calculation methods in seismic codes 2/2.

1. 1

   Ability to analyze structure using different seismic loading methods.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Ability to analyze and solve problems in dynamic response and behavior of structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Develop the basic understanding of principles of structural dynamics

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction and free vibration response of single-degree-of-freedom (SDF) systems

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Response of SDF systems to harmonic loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Response of SDF systems to periodic loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Solved examples – harmonic/periodic responses of SDF systems and Response of SDF systems to impulse loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Response of SDF systems to general dynamic loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Concept of elastic response spectrum and basic processing of ground motion records

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Dynamics and earthquake response of simple (elastic) structures

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   The concept of elastic & inelastic design spectrum

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Generalized SDF systems

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Free vibration response of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDF) systems

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Modal analysis 1/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Modal analysis 2/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Eartquake loading calculation methods in seismic codes 1/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Eartquake loading calculation methods in seismic codes 2/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• 1. Chopra A.K., Dynamics of Structures-Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall International Series, Pearson, 2017 2. Clough R.W., Penzien J., Dynamics of Structures, Computers and Structures Incorporated, 2003

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞ