CE5803 SEISMIC BASE ISOLATION

Course Code:5625803
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. UĞURHAN AKYÜZ
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To provide a detailed treatment of mechanical characteristics of seismic isolation systems, and to present the response of seismically isolated structures subjected to major earthquakes.


Course Content

General features; isolator devices and systems; mechanical characteristics and modeling of isolators; structures with seismic isolation; code provisions for seismic isolation; stability of elastomeric isolators; ground motion characteristics.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • awareness about isolator devices and systems
  • discuss mechanical characteristics of isolator devices
  • modeling of isolators
  • discuss behavior of seismically isolated structures
  • code provisions for seismic isolation
  • design seismically isolated buildings

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results.
2Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art.
3Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices.
4Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
5Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences.
6Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts.