651-4021-00L  Engineering Seismology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersD. Fäh, M. Koroni
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-4021-00 GEngineering Seismology2 hrs
Mon14:15-16:00HG D 3.2 »
D. Fäh, M. Koroni

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course is a general introduction to the methods of seismic hazard analysis. It provides an overview of the input data and the tools in deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard assessment, and discusses the related uncertainties.
ObjectiveThis course is a general introduction to the methods of seismic hazard analysis.
ContentIn the course it is explained how the disciplines of seismology, geology, strong-motion geophysics, and earthquake engineering contribute to the evaluation of seismic hazard. It provides an overview of the input data and the tools in deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard assessment, and discusses the related uncertainties. The course includes the discussion related to Intensity and macroseismic scales, historical seismicity and earthquake catalogues, ground motion parameters used in earthquake engineering, definitions of the seismic source, ground motion attenuation, site effects and microzonation, and the use of numerical tools to estimate ground motion parameters, both in a deterministic and probabilistic sense.
During the course recent earthquakes and their impacts are discussed and related to existing hazard assessments for the areas of interest.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersD. Fäh, M. Koroni
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsNone

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ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences MasterEarthquake Seismology: Compulsory CoursesW+Information
Earth Sciences MasterSeismologyW+Information