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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

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, students will learn the dynamic responses of structures with applications of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) and Multiple Degree of Freedom (MDOF) models. Students will study various numerical and analytical approaches to examine the behaviour of structures under dynamic loads, especially wind, blast and earthquake loading. They will also craft an ability to develop computer-based (e.g. Finite Element) applications to analyse and design structures under dynamic loads. The earthquake engineering part will enhance student knowledge on assessing seismic capacity, considering factors such as typology, configuration of structural elements and non-structural issues.Further explanation of seismic hazard/risk follows, and links with underlying physics and structural dynamics are presented. The response spectrum concept is explained on the basis of considering responses from SDOF systems to a particular ground motion. Design options to EC8. Important concepts such a seismic performance levels, fundamental requirements, importance factors and elastic/design response spectra will be taught, and students are strongly encouraged to check these excerpts from the original EC8 document.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon 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
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aamir Khokhar
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Lectures will be delivered to cover topics on structural dynamics and earth quake design.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Through this activity, students will benefit from applications of computer software ( Structural Analysis Programme) to further enhance their knowledge of structural dynamics and seismic design
Online Guided independent study 160 Students are required to learn or enhance their numerical and finite element analysis skills. They are also expected to refer to the recommended books and other pertinent literature on advanced topics in structural dynamics and earthquake design.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 1~2~3 Week 9 , WORDS= 3000 words The coursework focuses on structural dynamics, covering the performance of single and multi-storey buildings under dynamic loads
Report 40 3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words This coursework focuses on how to design single and multi-storey buildings under earthquake loads using according to Eurocode 8
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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