Seismic Analysis in Structural Engineering

What are the performance-based factors and compliance requirements to consider when evaluating the earthquake resistance of existing concrete structures? And how can you determine the right seismic tests and mathematical equations to include in your assessment? This engineering course curated by Professor Metwally provides a comprehensive understanding of performance-based seismic analysis of existing concrete structures using the Nonlinear Dynamic Time-History test. In particular, this online PDH course explores seismic design tests and computations while addressing the urgent (and ever-increasing) need to understand how to evaluate existing concrete structures based on performance-based design factors.

Course Content: What to Expect

• The aim of performance-based seismic design
• Different methods of seismic analysis of existing concrete structures
• Nonlinear Dynamic Time History Analysis vs. pushover methods
• Need for and difficulties in time history seismic analysis
• Need-to-know seismic design code requirements
• Bases for selecting efficient software
• Performance criteria
• Example of the assessment of a 7-story reinforced concrete structure using the Nonlinear Dynamic Time-History Analysis

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to evaluate the structural safety and seismic design of existing concrete buildings.
• Design buildings that pass seismic evaluation tests to provide predictable and reliable performance in earthquakes.
• Perform the nonlinear dynamic time history analysis of concrete buildings.
• Define which parts of existing concrete buildings must be retrofitted after completion of nonlinear seismic analysis.