ENEQ640

Displacement-based Design of Low Damage Structures

15 points

Not offered 2022, offered in 2019, 2020, 2021

For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Description

Alternative design philosophies and solutions for the seismic design of low-damage structures. Analysis and design criteria for buildings. Introduction to base-isolation, viscous dampers, PRESSS-Technology and the hybrid (rocking-dissipative) system concept. Introduction to and application of Displacement Based Design (DBD). Simplified modelling techniques using lumped plasticity approach. Connection between floor-diaphragm and lateral resisting systems. Capacity Design: Issues and solutions. Examples of on- site applications worldwide in low-, medium- or high-seismic areas. Constructability aspects, sequence and detailing.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department or Programme Director

Restrictions

ENCI615