CE 0147 - Soil Dynamics And Earthquake Engineering

Institution:

Tufts University

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Description:

Review of seismicity, fault-rupture mechanisms, and vibration and wave propagation theory. Deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis including ground motion prediction relations. Dynamic behavior of soils, including soil amplification concepts, liquefaction, and ground response analysis. Application of soil dynamics in terms of design codes and design ground motions. Prerequisites Civil and Environmental Engineering 42.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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