Overview
Description
Seismic sources; seismicity; risk analysis; dynamic soil properties; site classification; site effects; selection of design ground motions; response spectra; geo-hazards evaluation and mitigation; liquefaction; seismic design and design codes.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
- recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental.
- acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
- demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodology.