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What You Will Learn in This Course:1. Basics of SeismologyTypes and causes of earthquakesEarthquake terminology and fault typesPlate tectonics and continental driftSeismic waves and their propertiesEarthquake measurement and ground motion parameters2. Basics of Structural DynamicsSingle Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systemDynamic equation of motionFrequency ratio, damping force, and inertial forceNatural frequency and vibration typesEffect of damping in structural dynamics3. Seismic Analysis ProceduresStatic and dynamic loadsLinear and nonlinear modelsLinear and nonlinear static/dynamic analysisLimitations of each method4. Response Spectrum AnalysisUnderstanding and generating response spectraCharacteristics and construction of elastic design spectraUsing response spectrum for structural design5. Earthquake Resistant DesignDesign philosophy and earthquake load considerationsFactors affecting earthquake-resistant structuresImportance of ductility and response reduction factors6. Manual Response Spectrum AnalysisMulti-Degree of Freedom (MDOF) systemsMass and stiffness matrix formationEigenvalues, eigenvectors, and mode shapesModal participation factors and base shear calculationsResponse spectrum analysis using Excel7. Response Spectrum Analysis Using ETABSDefining modal cases (Eigen & Ritz vectors)Base shear correction and vertical earthquake effectsLoad combinations and structural mode checksInter-story drift and torsional response checks8. Pushover Analysis Using ETABSCapacity and demand of structural membersPushover curve and structural performance evaluationEstimating inelastic displacementCapacity spectrum and displacement modification methods9. Important IS Code ConceptsPlan and vertical irregularitiesDiaphragm considerationsStrong column-weak beam conceptKey Highlights of the Course:Advanced structural dynamics conceptsPractical seismic analysis and earthquake engineeringHands-on response spectrum and pushover analysis using ETABSReal-world applications and case studiesManual calculations and Excel-based analysisInstructor Details:Instructor: Mr. RameshQualification: Sr. Structural Engineer, IIT RoorkeeCurrent Position: PGET at Larsen & Toubro (L & T)

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