CE7014 ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY
| Course Code: | 5627014 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NABİ KARTAL TOKER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of engineering seismology and its application in earthquake engineering design. Discussions will focus on the analysis, processing, and characterization of strong ground motions, including the use of Ground Motion Models (GMMs) and the selection and scaling of strong motion records. The course will also introduce the concepts of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA), covering the key steps from earthquake source characterization to the application of seismic design codes.
Course Content
Basics of hazard vs. risk. Fundamentals of global plate tectonics and earthquake source parameters. Frequency domain behavior of strong ground motions, Fourier transformation. Fundamentals of seismometers. Strong-ground motion parameters, intensity measures, vs. engineering demand parameters. Ground-motion prediction equations, their derivation, their differences between different seismotectonic environments. Point-source synthetics.
Course Learning Outcomes
Explain fundamental seismology concepts and the dynamics of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems related to earthquake engineering.
Analyze strong ground motion characteristics, including parameters and frequency content, and process data using appropriate software.
Select and apply appropriate Ground Motion Models (GMMs) for estimating and predicting strong ground motions.
Evaluate the influence of site effects and near-fault effects on strong ground motions and their implications for design.
Develop an understanding of theoretical spectra and numerical simulations for strong ground motions.
Learn the concepts of strong ground motions as they are incorporated in the updated Turkish Earthquake Code.
Explain key concepts of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA), including tectonics, earthquake source parameters, and earthquake catalogues.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||