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EQE 677 - Simulation of Strong Ground Motion
COURSE NO AND TITLE : EQE 677 Simulation of Strong Ground Motion
INSTRUCTOR : Prof. Dr. Eser Çaktı
COURSE OBJECTIVES : To introduce basic concepts, theories and methodologies of strong ground motion simulation; to provide tools and hands on experience of ground motion simulation for engineering purposes.
COURSE SYLLABUS :
- Review of elements of strong ground motion
- Time and frequency domain characteristics
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Instrumentation
- Modelling strong ground motion
- Earthquake source models
- Propagation characteristics of earthquake wave
- Models for earthquake wave propagation
- Site effects
- Models for near field/near fault motions
- Approaches for simulation of strong ground motion
- Engineering models
- Seismological models
- Software
- Remaining issues
- Spatial variation of strong ground motion and its modelling
- Basin effects
- Topography
PREREQUISITES : EQE520 - Strong Ground Motion
DURATION & HOURS PER WEEK : 12 weeks , 3 hours/week
GRADING BASIS : Quiz, Oral Presentation and Report on Selected Topic, Term Project
REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS : Journal papers