EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING - 2020/1
Module code: ENGM054
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Module Overview
Earthquake engineering module aims to cover the fundamental concepts associated with the way earthquakes are generated, principles behind seismic hazard analysis, methods to analyse behaviour of structures and foundations under seismic loading, behaviour of ground during earthquakes (ground response analysis and liquefaction). It also covers earthquake resistant design principles.
Module provider
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Module Leader
BHATTACHARYA Subhamoy (Civl Env Eng)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
JACs code: H200
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed. Knowledge of 2nd order ordinary differential equations, matrix algebra and the theory of eigen-analysis is essential. In order to carry out the first course work, students should have basic knowledge of soil mechanics. For the second coursework, students should have a basic grasp of either a computing language or a spreadsheet program and able to use a structural analysis program.
Module content
• Earthquakes: A geophysical and geological perspective
Basics of earthquakes, measurement of earthquakes, seismic hazard analysis, estimation of fault movements for design purposes.
• Earthquake motion
Input motion characteristics and construction of synthetic/artificial input motion
• Behaviour of structures under seismic loading including design
Free and forced vibrations of SDOF systems, generalised SDOF systems, Rayleigh’s method, time domain numerical methods and Newmarks’s method, earthquake response spectra, behaviour of MDOF systems and modal analysis, Seismic design of structures according to EC8, member and connection behaviour.
• Behaviour of ground under seismic loading including foundation design
Liquefaction and site response analysis, Advanced soil testing for dynamic design, use of Cyclic Triaxial and dynamic simple shear apparatus to study liquefaction, Liquefaction evaluation and mitigation techniques, Soil Structure Interaction issues in seismic design, design of foundations (shallow and deep foundations) in seismic areas, Winkler Spring approach for foundation design, detailed case studies of building and bridge failures during earthquakes.
Coursework, which combines both numerical and design aspects of earthquake engineering.
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
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Coursework | COURSEWORK 1 | 20 |
Coursework | COURSEWORK 2 | 20 |
Examination | 2 HOUR EXAM | 60 |
Alternative Assessment
None.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
- knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of seismic design (LO’s 3, 5) is through a 2 hour unseen examination.
- solving open ended problem such as assessing the seismic hazards and evaluate the strategies for mitigation and re-engineering through acquired knowledge and understanding together with the necessary analytical skills to carry out design code specific calculations. This is done through course work (LO’s 1,2,3,4,5).
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
· Examination [Learning outcomes assessed 3, 5] (2 hours) {60%}
· 2 pieces of course work [Learning outcomes assessed 1, 2,3,4,5] (40 hours) {40%}.
Coursework -1: Analysis of a pile-supported building (20 hours, 20%)
Coursework -2: Seismic analysis of a reinforced concrete building (20 hours, 20%)
Formative assessment and feedback
Formative assessment will be through a range of self assessment exercises and quizzes held in the class. These exercises will provide automatic feedback where necessary. Feedback will also be given in tutorial sessions.
Students will receive written feedback on their course work.
Module aims
- provide an appreciation of the causes of earthquakes and the hazards associated with it to the built environment.
- provide an understanding of the principles of seismic design and methods of analysis
- provide the ability to carry out calculations necessary for seismic design
- provide the ability to recognise the uncertainties in seismic analysis and design
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | ||
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001 | Explain the causes of earthquake and describe the nature of seismic loading | KT |
002 | Identify and assess the hazards that can be caused by an earthquake to a built environment | KCPT |
003 | Evaluate the dynamic behaviour of structures and ground analytically and also by using software | KCPT |
004 | Review the various methods to mitigate seismic hazards, for example liquefaction and ground modifications at soft soil sites. | KCPT |
005 | carry out design using appropriate codes of practice | KCPT |
006 | Technical report writing | T |
007 | Oral & written communication | T |
008 | Graphical presentation of data | T |
009 | Sketching | T |
010 | 3D spatial awareness | T |
011 | Critical thinking | T |
012 | Observation | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Overall student workload
Independent Study Hours: 120
Lecture Hours: 30
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
- provide a specialist knowledge of structural and soil dynamics and earthquake engineering.
- deliver principally by lectures but also includes laboratory demonstration of advanced soil testing and learning through course work. The course work involves carrying out a structure and foundation design based on the fundamental principles and also by using software.
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures (20 hours)
- Specialist seminars (4 hours)
- Laboratory classes and tutorials (6 hours)
- Course Work -1 including report writing (20 hours)
- Course Work -2 including report writing (20 hours)
- Exam (2 Hours)
Directed and guided reading (including revision ad preparation for lab classes) (78 hours)
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
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Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
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Bridge Engineering MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Structural Engineering MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Infrastructure Engineering and Management MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Civil Engineering MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Civil Engineering MEng | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.