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

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Unit 1: Introduction to Structural Dynamics: This unit introduces the module layout and provides fundamental concepts of dynamic loads and the behaviour of structures under dynamic loads.Unit 2: Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems: An introduction to SDOF systems will be provided. A basic mathematical model for SDOF systems and its application in structural analysis will be delivered.Unit 3: Undamped and Damped Free Vibration of SDOF Systems: A detailed discussion on the differences between damped and undamped structures will be delivered. Approaches for analyzing damped and undamped structures under free vibrations are introduced in this section.Unit 4: Response of SDOF Systems to Harmonic, Periodic, and Arbitrary Dynamic Excitations: Principles of analyzing structures under forced vibrations (e.g., machinery and wind) are presented in this section. Various mathematical approaches to support these analyses are included.Unit 5: Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response of SDOF Systems: Advanced mathematical approaches are presented to analyze SDOF structures under arbitrary loading and blast loading.Unit 6: Introduction to Multiple Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems: In this unit, the fundamental concepts of MDOF systems will be introduced to analyze multi-storey structures. Analytical and numerical methods will be delivered to assess MDOF systems under random (blast) loads.Unit 7: Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: In this section, aims and objectives, references, and Assessment practice are discussed.Unit 8: Principles of Structural Analysis in Earthquake Engineering: This part will enhance your 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. Unit 9: Estimating seismic actions to Eurocode 8: The response spectrum concept is explained on the basis of considering responses from SDOF systems to a particular ground motion. The link between the Unit 10: Seismic analysis to Eurocode 8: Principles of earthquake resistant design are discussed and different options for analysis methods are given. The Lateral Force Method of Analysis is epxlained and relevant examples are presented.

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
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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 Guided independent study
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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