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Core Module Information
Module title: Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR11502
Module leader: Aamir Khokhar
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

None
Description of module content:

Introduction: types and sources of dynamic loading, structural vibration and consequences;
Single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems: motion, natural frequency, undamped/damped free vibration, excitation response, numerical analysis;
Multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems: property matrices, mode shapes, mode superposition;
Continuous systems: longitudinal/transverse vibration;
Case studies: earthquake ground motion;
Eurocode 1998 (EC8): Design of structures for earthquake resistance.
Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: evaluate the dynamic response of structures using common analytical techniques
LO2: apply classical analytical methods to solve the dynamic response of simple structures
LO3: assess the numerical solution techniques (finite element method) and critically apply to analysis and modelling of dynamic problems of civil structures
LO4: design structures based on seismic requirements in Eurocodes.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aamir Khokhar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 36
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Learning Guided independent study 149
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 40 1-3 8 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 8QUESTIONS
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1-4 14-15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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