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Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings (CVEN90017) // Further information

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Further information

  • 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

    Lectures are used to convey basic information and design concepts. Lectures are supplemented with embedded tutorials and with workshop problems, all of which reinforce the students’ understanding of basic design principles.

    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
    FEMA Guidelines
    Australian Standard: Standards Australia, AS1170.4, Minimum Design Actions, Part 4: Earthquake Loads

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Guest lecture by a professional seismologist.
    Students access seismic records, design standards and guidelines that are the basis of industry practice.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Structural
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
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Last updated: 3 November 2022