Advanced Seismic Design of Structures (CEGE0061)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The course provides an insight to the latest methods, technologies and practical approaches implemented in Earthquake Engineering for designing and assessing the built environment. The course covers state-of-the-art design and assessment approaches recommended in codes and guidelines such as FEMA P-58, FEMA 445, FEMA 273, NEHRP, PEER, Global Earthquake Model (GEM).

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Seismic Design of Structures to Eurocode 8
Seismic Design of Steel Structures (e.g. Moment Resisting & Braced Frames)
Seismic Design of Shear Wall and Coupled Walls Structures
Innovative Seismic Devices (e.g. Supplemental Damping Devices, Seismic Isolation, Tuned Mass and Liquid Dampers, Self-centring systems)
Nonlinear Structural Modelling and Analysis of Structures
Performance Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE)
Seismic Fragility & Vulnerability Functions
Seismic Risk Assessment
Seismic Loss Assessment

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 14
Module leader: Dr Fabio Freddi
Who to contact for more information: f.freddi@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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