JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

CE612PE: ELEMENTS OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

B.Tech III Year II Semester (R18)

Pre-Requisites

Structual Engineering –II & RC Design

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to

  • Understand Engineering Seismology
  • Explain and discuss single degree of freedom systems subjected to free and forced vibrations
  • Acquire the knowledge of the conceptual design and principles of earthquake resistant designs as per IS codes
  • understand importance of ductile detailing of RC structures

Course Outcomes

After the completion of the course student should be able to

  • Explain and derive fundamental equations in structural dynamics
  • Discuss and explain causes and Theories on earthquake, seismic waves, measurement of earthquakes
  • Evaluate base shear using IS methods
  • Design and Detail the reinforcement for earthquake forces

UNIT - I

Engineering Seismology: Earthquake phenomenon - cause of earthquakes-Faults- Plate tectonics- Seismic waves- Terms associated with earthquakes-Magnitude/Intensity of an earthquake-scales- Energy Released-Earthquake measuring instruments seismogram - Seismoscope, Seismograph, - strong ground motions- Seismic zones of India. Theory of Vibrations: Elements of a v ibratory system- Degrees of Freedom-Continuous system- Lumped mass idealization-Oscillatory motion-Simple Harmonic Motion-Free vibration of single degree of freedom (SDOF) system- undamped and damped-critical damping-Logarithmic decrement-Forced vibrations-Harmonic excitation-Dynamic magnification factor-Excitation by rigid based translation for SDOF system-Earthquake ground motion.

UNIT - II

Conceptual design: Introduction-Functional Planning-Continuous load path-Overall form-simplicity and symmetry-elongated shapes-stiffness and strength-Horizontal and Vertical Members-Twisting of buildings-Ductility-definition-ductility relationships-flexible buildings-framing systems-choice of construction materials-unconfined concrete-confined concrete-masonry-reinforcing steel. Introduction to earthquake resistant design: Seismic design requirements-regular and irregular configurations-basic assumptions-design earthquake loads-basic load combinations-permissible stresses-seismic methods of analysis-factors in seismic analysis-equivalent lateral force method.

UNIT - III

Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Principles of earthquake resistant deign of RC members- Structural models for frame buildings - Seismic methods of analysis- IS code based methods for seismic design - Vertical irregularities - Plan configuration problems- Lateral load resisting systems- Determination of design lateral forces as per IS 1893 (Part-1):2016- Equivalent lateral force procedure- Lateral distribution of base shear.

UNIT - IV

Masonry Buildings: Introduction- Elastic properties of masonry assemblage- Categories of masonry buildings- Behaviour of unreinforced and reinforced masonry walls- Behaviour of walls- Box action and bands- Behaviour of infill walls- Improving seismic behaviour of masonry buildings- Load combinations and permissible stresses- Seismic design requirements- Lateral load analysis of masonry buildings.

R18 B.TECH CIVIL ENGG. III YEAR

UNIT - V

Structural Walls and Non-Structural Elements: Strategies in the location of structural walls- sectional shapes- variations in elevation- cantilever walls without openings – Failure mechanism of non- structures- Effects of non-structural elements on structural system- Analysis of non-structural elements- Prevention of non-structural damage Ductility Considerations in Earthquake Resistant Design of RC Buildings: Introduction- Impact of Ductility- Requirements for Ductility- Assessment of Ductility- Factors affecting Ductility- Ductile detailing considerations as per IS 13920-2016 - Behaviour of beams, columns and joints in RC buildings during earthquakes

TEXT BOOKS:

  • 1. Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – S. K. Duggal, Oxford University Press
  • 2. Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

REFERENCES:

  • 1. Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Building – T. Paulay and M.J.N. Priestly, John Wiley & Sons.
  • 2. Eartquake Resistant Design of Buidling structures by Vinod Hosur, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
  • 3. Elements of Mechanical Vibration by R.N.Iyengar, I.K.International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
  • 4. Masory and Timber structures including earthquake Resistant Design –Anand S.Arya, Nem chand & Bros
  • 5. Earthquake Tips – Learning Earthquake Design and Construction, C.V.R. Murthy BIS Codes: 1. IS 1893(Part-1):2016. 2. IS 13920:2016. 3. IS 4326. 4. IS 456:200 R18 B.TECH CIVIL ENGG. III YEAR

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