CE 421 - Geotechnical Aspects of Earthquake Engineering

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Civil Engineering

Description:

Causative mechanisms of earthquake, earthquake magnitudes, ground motion, effect of local soil conditions on motions. Response of soils to seismic loading, liquefaction phenomena and analysis of pore pressure development, laboratory and in-situ testing for seismic loading. Prerequisites: CE 202 and CE 320.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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