ENEQ642

Seismic Assessment and Retrofit Strategies for Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings

15 points

Occurrences

  • ENEQ642-22X (C) General non-calendar-based 2022 - Not Offered
  • ENEQ642-22X (D) General non-calendar-based 2022 (Distance)

Description

Seismic assessment procedures. Failure mechanisms and experimental evidence. Numerical investigation of reinforced-concrete-infilled frames. Modelling techniques. Overview of alternative retrofit strategies. Use of fibre-reinforced polymers. Flexural, shear and confinement upgrading. Diagonal metallic haunches, external walls, post-tensioned walls, selective weakening.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of Head of Department. RP: Post-graduate admission and approval of the departmental Director of Post-graduate Studies. Undergraduate background in earthquake engineering is expected.

Restrictions

ENEQ692

Recommended Preparation

Post-graduate admission and approval of the departmental Director of Post-graduate Studies. Undergraduate background in earthquake engineering is expected.