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Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings (CVEN90017) // Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
M.J.N. Priestley, G.M. Calvi & M.J Kowalsky 2007 Displacement-based Seismic Design of Structures IUSS Press
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a) pre-recorded materials on theory and design concepts, b) weekly interactive sessions to consolidate learning of the presented materials, and c) weekly workshops.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Recommended text: Priestley, M.J.N., Calvi, G.M., and Kowalsky, M.J., Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Structures, IUSS Press, 2007
AS1170.4, Minimum Design Actions, Part 4: Earthquake Loads.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Students access seismic records, design standards and guidelines that are the basis of industry practice. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Structural - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 23 February 2024