? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVEQE

The module introduces the elements of engineering seismology, seismic analysis methods and earthquake resistant design philosophy.

? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at U00317:Theory of Structures 3 or equivalent

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

By the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify the possible causes of failure in a poorly designed structure;
- demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering seismology;
- demonstrate an understanding of design seismic loading;
- perform calculations to evaluate seismic response of simple structures using time history and spectral methods;
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of various parameters used in earthquake design codes;
- demonstrate an understanding of the influence of different soil types on the seismic response of structures.

The assessment will be made on the basis of: Intermittent assessment 30%; Degree examination 70%

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Laura Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 5690
Email : laura.smith@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jian-Fei Chen
Tel : (0131 6)50 6768
Email : j.f.chen@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/