Course overview
In this course, students will develop in-depth understanding of dynamic behaviour and design of structures subject to earthquakes. To develop student's analysis and design skills in masonry structures. To introduce students to computer packages commonly used in earthquake analysis. Design of reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures for compression, bending and combined actions. Nature and origin of earthquake activity and its consequences on structures. Seismic design and assessment of structures. Concepts of ductility. Design of structures for earthquakes through selection of appropriate load carrying systems, member design and structural detailing, applied to steel, reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Assessment of seismic capacity of existing structures including identification of vulnerable components. Methods and techniques of seismic retrofitting for vulnerable structures. Use of relevant design codes of practice in earthquake loads and masonry structures.
Course learning outcomes
- Extend their previous knowledge of structural behavior and mechanics principles to incorporate dynamic loading and analysis (PO1), (EA 1.3)
- Design and analyse new and existing structures for dynamic earthquake loads determined from AS 1170 Part 4 - Earthquake Actions (PO1,4, 5, 6), (EA 1.3, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
- Design unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures to comply with AS 3700 - Masonry Structures (PO1,4, 5, 6), (EA 1.3, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
- Communicate design processes and outcomes in a manner acceptable to the engineering profession, through calculations and drawings (PO 4,5,7), (EA 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.5)
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a professional team (PO 8), (EA 3.5, 3.6)