MCE 515 - Earthquake Engineering

Institution:

Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Structural design for earthquake forces in accordance with the 1997 UBC and the 2000 IBC. Fundamentals of earthquake ground motion: tectonics, seismic waves, intensity, magnitude, seismic maps, soil effects, structural dynamics and response spectra. A detailed study of the IBC-2000 static force provisions, including seismic use groups, spectral maps, site coefficients, base shear, force distribution, torsion and reliability factor; comparison to the UBC- 97 provisions. Detailed analysis and design of diaphragm and shear-wall systems in wood, masonry and concrete. Analysis of steel moment frames, braced frames and eccentrically braced frames. Overview of foundation design considerations, seismic isolation and seismic retrofit. Prerequisites: CE 321, CE 350, CE 360.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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