Evaluation of design seismic action
Outline of earthquake origin and measure, seismic risk and hazard. Earthquake records, accelerograms, characteristic of ground motions. Response Spectra and design spectra.
Seismic response of structures
Multi degrees of freedom systems (MDOF) equation of motion for linear sistems subjected to seismic action. Response spectrum analysis. Theory of ductility factor for inelastic systems and inelastic response spectrum. Capacity design and deformation capacity checks. Equivalent linear static analysis, linear dynamic analysis, nonlinear static analysis (push-over).
Structural seismic design
Conceptual design, ultimate limite state analysis, structures ductility resource and capacity, criteria for capacity design application.
Seismic design and detailing of concrete structures (seismic resistant structure typology, structural walls or frames).
Seismic codes
Modern seismic codes philosophy, concepts and considered phenomena: design action, behaviour factor, strength and ductility checks, detailing, capacity design rules.