Seismic Analysis, Design and Retrofitting Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures (1.2 CUEs) 2013

Key Topics

• Multi Degrees of Freedom System
  • Free vibration
  • Equations of motion, problem statement, solution and methods
  • Earthquake analysis of linear systems
  • Dynamic analysis and response of linear systems
  • Code procedures for earthquake resistant structures
• Basic principles of earthquake ground motions Single degree of freedom system
  • Free vibration
  • Equations of motion, problem statement, solution and methods
  • Response to arbitrary, step, and pulse excitations
  • Response to harmonic and periodic excitations
  • Earthquake Response of Inelastic Systems
  • Earthquake response of linear systems
• Earthquake response and design of multistory buildings
• Retrofitting / Strengthening techniques to reduce seismic vulnerability
  • Use of advanced materials and techniques FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymers)
  • Use of traditional materials and techniques

Who should Attend

• Structural Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Contractors
• Consulting Engineers
• Building Engineers
• Construction Engineers
• Technicians
• Governmental Engineers
• Advanced civil/structural engineering students
• Technologists