Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 446 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Design Principles of Earthquake-Resistant Structures

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CIVE 446	FALL	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	CIVE 302 To get a grade of at least FD, or CIVE 311 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 learn about earthquakes and their causes, the effects of earthquakes on people and structures, the principles of earthquake-resistant structural design, repair, and structural retrofitting principles, and to introduce the earthquake codes of our country and different countries.

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	Make the structural design using the basic principles of earthquake codes.	3.1					X
LO2	Determine whether the structural system is earthquake-resistant or not.	3.1			X
LO3	Define earthquake load calculation methods.	2				X
LO4	Detect earthquake damage.	2			X
LO5	Define the approach of repair and retrofitting of the structures.	2			X

Course Description

Within the scope of the course, basic parameters of earthquake ground motion, methods used in earthquake load calculation of structures, rules of earthquake regulations, damage to structures due to earthquakes, and structural repair and retrofitting are discussed.

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 and general information	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	Earthquakes: Characteristics of ground motions 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	Seismic load calculation of simple structures, spectrum concept, and elastic design spectra in earthquake codes	Chapter 3 and 4 - 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	Seismic load calculation with Equivalent Seismic Load Method	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	LO3
5	Calculation example with Equivalent Earthquake Load Method according to Turkish Building Earthquake Code	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	LO3
6	Seismic load calculation with Mode Superposition Method	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	LO3
7	Calculation example with Mode Superposition Method according to Turkish Building Earthquake Code	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	LO3
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Constructive rules regarding structural members in the Turkish Building Earthquake Code	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	LO1
10	Calculation of dimensions and reinforcements of reinforced concrete structural elements under earthquake effects	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	LO1
11	Earthquake damages in buildings	Chapter 6 and 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO4
12	Earthquake damages in buildings	Chapter 6 ve 7 - Sucuoğlu, H. ve Akkar, S. “Basic Earthquake Engineering From Seismology to Analysis and Design”, Springer International Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-319-01025-0	LO4
13	Repair and retrofitting of existing and damaged 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	LO5
14	Repair and retrofitting of existing and damaged 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	LO5
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.
Suggested Readings/Materials	Turkish Earthquake Code 2018. Clough R.W; Penzien J. ”Dynamics of Structures” McGraw-Hill. 1993. ISBN: 9780070113923. 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.

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Homework / Assignments	1	10	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	10		X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50			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	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	25	25
Presentation / Jury	1	10	10
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	25	25
Final Exam	1	30	30
		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
	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.				LO4 LO5	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			LO2		LO1
	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.