101-0189-00L  Seismic Design of Structures II

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Abstract	In this course the students will learn how to do performance-based seismic design of building structures. This is a project-based course. The students will, in parallel, acquire the basis knowledge about the seismic behavior and non-linear response modeling of structures, and apply this knowledge in a project focused on design of a new building.
Learning objective	After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to: 1. Model and explain the seismic behavior of new structures with moment frame, braced frame and shear wall structural systems. 2. Evaluate the performance of new structures under earthquake loading using modern risk-informed performance assessment methods and analysis tools. 3. Use the knowledge of nonlinear dynamic response of structures to interpret the design code provisions and apply it in seismic design of structural systems. 4. Successfully design such systems to achieve the performance objectives stipulated by the design codes
Content	This course completes the series of courses on dynamic analysis and seismic design of structures at ETHZ. Building on the material covered in Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design of Structures I, the following advanced topics will be covered in this course: 1) behavior and non-linear response modeling of structural systems under earthquake excitation; 2) displacement-based inelastic design of new building structures; 3) seismic design of moment frame, braced frame and shear wall structures. These topics will be discussed from the standpoint of risk-informed performance-based seismic design.
Lecture notes	Moodle is used to manage the course learning material. These include the lecture presentations, additional reading, exercise problems and solutions, example models of structures in OpenSees system for earthquake engineering simulation, and example designs.
Literature	Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings for Seismic Performance: Practical Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches (1st ed.). Aschheim, M., Hernández-Montes, E., & Vamvatsikos, D. (2019). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b19964 Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 5th edition, 2017/2020, Chopra, A. Prentice Hall, Link Earthquake Engineering: From Engineering Seismology to Performance-Based Engineering, Borzorgnia, Y. and Bertero, V. Eds., CRC Press, 2004 Erdbebensicherung von Bauwerken, 2nd edition, Bachmann, H. Birkhäuser, Basel, 2002
Prerequisites / Notice	ETH Seismic Design of Structures I course, or equivalent. Students are expected to understand the seismological nature of earthquakes, to characterize the ground motion excitation, to analyze the response of elastic single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom systems to earthquake excitation, to use the concept of response and design spectrum, to compute the equivalent seismic loads on simple structures, and to perform code-based seismic design of simple structures. Familiarity with structural analysis software, such as SAP2000 or OpenSees, and general-purpose software, such as Python and Matlab, is expected. Number of participants limited to 10. All students go on a waiting list. Final registration based on an application letter (information given in the first lecture). Priority will be given to students who completed Seismic Design of Structures I (101-0188-00 G) and are in the primary target group (majoring in Structural Engineering and/or doing project-based coursework for other majors).
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Customer Orientation assessed Leadership and Responsibility assessed Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation assessed Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	B. Stojadinovic
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Student performance will be assessed based on the completion of the following mandatory tasks: * 40% Submitted project report; * 30% Final oral presentation and defense of the project (30 minutes per project); * 20% Interim oral presentation of the project (15 minutes per project). * 10% Several Moodle quizes offered during the semester to test individual knowledge of the lecture material. Project assignments focused on performance-based seismic design of a new building will be handed out in the third semester week. The first interim presentation will be in the eight semester week. The final presentation will be in the last week of the semester. The final report will be due at the last day of the semester. Students may work on the project alone, or in groups no larger than two people.

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Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Structural Engineering	W