EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN404	EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to introduce the design of Earthquake Resistant Structures and to contribute to the understanding of the damages caused by earthquakes in reinforced concrete buildings and the reasons of these damages.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It contains the following topics; definition and occurrence of earthquake, Earthquake spectra, measurement of earthquake motion, behavior of reinforced concrete structural members under earthquake effect, damage in reinforced concrete structural members due to shear and bending effects, selection of the earthquake resistant structural system, damages due to earthquake effect in commonly used reinforced concrete stuructures and structural members.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to comprehend the properties of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete members
To be able to learn the properties and capacity design concepts of earthquake resistant reinforced concrete structural systems
To be able to produce an idea about the cause damage due to earthquake

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Occurrence of earthquakes and their characteristics; Seismic sources on Earth and in Turkey	Expression
2	Literature Research	Earthquake waves; Measuring seismic events; Intensity and magnitude of earthquakes	Expression
3	Literature Research	Vibration of SDOF systems under seismic forces; Calculation of elastic response spectra; Effect of local site conditions	Expression
4	Literature Research	Free and forced vibration of SDOF; Earthquake response of SDOF systems;	Expression
5	Literature Research	Natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes in MDOF systems	Expression
6	Literature Research	Earthquake response of MDOF systems, Mode superposition method,	Expression
7	Literature Research	Response spectrum analysis, Combination of modal maxima	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Seismic behavior of RC structural members; Joints; Plastic Hinges; Capacity design principles	Expression
10	Literature Research	Earthquake resistant design principles; Earthquake codes; Limit States; Structural irregularities; Analysis methods	Expression
11	Literature Research	Elastic seismic force; Equivalent seismic force method; Modal analysis and dynamic analysis; Ductility concept	Expression
12	Literature Research	Earthquake damages to structures; Damages types in structural elements; Damage assessment;	Expression
13	Literature Research	Repair and strengthening techniques; Repair materials; Strengthening of structural elements	Expression
14	Literature Research	Strengthening of structural systems with new elements; Strengthening design projects	Expression
15	Literature Research	Determination of structural safety; Structural performance evaluation concepts;	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
AK Chopra (2012). Dynamics of Structures: Theory & Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, NY.
Z Celep (2015). Deprem Mühendisliğine Giriş ve Depreme Dayanıklı Yapı Tasarımı, Beta Dağıtım, İstanbul

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	25	25
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	159