Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 428 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Earthquake Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CIVE 428	FALL	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	CIVE 301 To get a grade of at least FD, or CIVE 309 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem Solving Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Doç. Dr. Onur Merter
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Onur Merter
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Hüseyin Kürşat Çelik

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to give information about the basic concepts of Earthquake Engineering, to define earthquake ground motion and to introduce earthquake parameters, to learn the basic principles of structural dynamics in terms of earthquake engineering, to examine the behavior of structural systems under earthquake ground motion, to define earthquake spectra, to learn earthquake load calculation methods and to examine Earthquake Design Codes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Define earthquake ground motion and earthquake parameters.	1.5		X
LO2	Classify fault types and earthquake waves.	1.5		X
LO3	Explain the behavior of single degree of freedom systems under earthquake ground motion.	2				X
LO4	Define the earthquake spectra.	3.1				X
LO5	Calculate the earthquake load of structures.	3.1		X
LO6	Explain the design principles in Earthquake Codes.	3.1	X

Course Description

Earthquake ground motion, fault mechanisms and earthquake parameters will be examined in this course. Basic principles of Structural Dynamics in terms of Earthquake Engineering will be learned. The behavior of the structural systems under earthquake ground motion will be examined and the earthquake load acting on the structures will be calculated. The concept of Earthquake Spectra will be introduced and the design spectra in the Earthquake Design Codes will be examined.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction, course overview and basic concepts	Chapter 1 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO1
2	Earthquake definition, occurrence of earthquakes and earthquake parameters	Chapter 1 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO1
3	Fault types, earthquake waves, earthquake acceleration record	Chapter 1 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO2
4	Structural Dynamics in terms of earthquake, single-degree-of-freedom systems under earthquake effect	Chapter 3 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO3
5	Structural Dynamics in terms of earthquake, single-degree-of-freedom systems under earthquake effect	Chapter 3 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO3
6	Structural Dynamics in terms of earthquake, single-degree-of-freedom systems under earthquake effect	Chapter 3 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO3
7	Earthquake Spectra	Chapter 4 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO4
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Earthquake Spectra	Chapter 4 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO4
10	Earthquake Spectra	Chapter 4 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO4
11	Multi-degree-of-freedom systems under earthquake effect	Chapter 5 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO5
12	Multi-degree-of-freedom systems under earthquake effect	Chapter 5 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO5
13	Analysis procedures and seismic design principles for building structures	Chapter 6 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO6
14	Earthquake Code Provisions, Seismic design of reinforced concrete structures	Chapter 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO6
15	Semester Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Sucuoğlu H. and Akkar S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”. Springer International Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0. Filiatrault A. “Elements of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics”. Curus. PIP. ISBN-10: 2553016492. Chopra A.K. “Dynamics of Structures”. Pearson/Prentice Hall. 3rd Edition. 2007. ISBN: 978-8131713297.
Suggested Readings/Materials	Clough R.W; Penzien J. ”Dynamics of Structures”. McGraw-Hill. 1993. ISBN: 9780070113923. Turkish Earthquake Code. 2018.

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
Homework / Assignments	1	15	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	15				X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50			X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	15	15
Presentation / Jury	1	24	24
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	30	30
Final Exam	1	35	35
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO1 LO2
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.					LO3
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems	LO6	LO5		LO4
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.