Course Title Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Course Unit Code CEE521

Type of Course Unit Optional

Level of Course Unit 2nd and 3rd cycle

Year of Study Graduate studies

Semester when the Course Unit is Delivered Spring

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated 8.0

Name of Lecturer(s) P. Roussis

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Deep understanding and application of fundamental principles governing the dynamic behavior of discrete and continuous systems.

Fundamental differences in modeling and mathematical description of discrete and continuous systems.

Formulation of equations of motion for discrete systems using principles of analytical dynamics (Lagrange’s equations)

Numerical methods and applications to earthquake engineering using Matlab.

Frequency-domain method of analysis.

Prerequisites N/A Co-requisites N/A

Course Contents

Elements of analytical dynamics. Lagrange’s equations. Dynamic response of discrete single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Vibration isolation. Modeling of damping in structures. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response. Earthquake response analysis. Frequency-domain method of response analysis. Dynamic response of continuous systems. Rayleigh's method. Dynamic response of seismically isolated structures.

Required Reading 1. Dynamics of Structures: Theory & Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Anil K. Chopra

Recommended Reading

1. Dynamics of Structures, R.W. Clough and J. Penzien.

2. Dynamics of Structures, J.L. Humar

3. Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation, M. Paz

4. Principles of passive supplemental damping and seismic isolation, C. Christopoulos and A. Filiatrault.

Planned Learning Activities Practical Exercises and Assignments

Teaching Methods Lectures (3 hours/week)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Final exam, term project, homework assignments

Language of Instruction Greek Work Placement(s) N/A