EQE 6101 Finite Element Method-I (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Introduction of finite element concepts, basic techniques, shape functions, Finite element formulation of various elastic problems-plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three dimensional cases, Iso-parametric elements; the elastic membrane, thick shell and plate elements, Nodal loads from shape function routines, Bending plates, Convergence test. Solution techniques-front and band solutions, element assembly and equation solving, round off errors.
EQE 6102 Finite Element Method-II (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Variational principles in finite element analysis, general sources of non-linearity in structures. Solution of nonlinear equations-incremental, iterative-Newton-Raphason and Modified Newton-Raphson solution procedures, Geometric Non-linearity-large displacement and structural instability, Lagranging approach-both total and updated, Eulerian approach. Material Nonlinearity-Material modeling, yield criteria, plasticity, creep, elasto-plasticity, viscoplasticity, elasto-viscoplasticity, modeling of reinforced concrete, Combined geometric and material non-linearity, Modeling of dynamic problems and solution procedure, Finite element analysis of non-structural problems-fluid flow, heat conduction, electro-magnetic field analysis etc.
EQE 6103 Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Fundamental design principles for earthquake-resistant structures, Seismic inputs for structures, Seismology, Response analysis of structures for specified ground motions, Response spectrum method of analysis of structures, Inelastic seismic response analysis of structures, Soil-structure interaction, Seismic detailing of members and joints in RC / Steel moment resisting frames according to national/international codes.
EQE 6104 Advanced Design of Concrete Structures (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Review of design principles: beams, slabs and columns, Design of columns, two way slab systems, grids, waffle slab, ribbed slab, deep beams, curved beams, shear walls, building frames, Design for torsion, Bulk storage structures, creep and shrinkage effects, Details of reinforced concrete members, Advanced problems in foundations of structures, Codes and specifications and their influence in design, Seismic provisions for RC Structures. Introduction to ductility based design of RC structures, Introduction to reliability based RC design.
EQE 6105 Advanced Design of Steel Structures(3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
General design considerations of steel structures: types of structures, design procedures, structural loads, structural design codes; Tension members: types of tension members, AISC (ASD and LRFD) design criteria for tension members; Compression members: buckling of column; residual stress; column strength curves; AISC (ASD and LRFD) design formulas for compression members; Design of Flexure Members: lateral supports of beams, holes in members, web crippling, AISC (ASD and LRFD) design criteria for beams and plate girders, Design of Beam-Columns: general case of beam-columns, buckling of frames with loaded beams, lateral-torsional buckling of beam-columns, first and second order analysis of beam-columns, AISC(ASD and LRFD) design formula for beam-columns; Connections: welded, bolted and riveted connections; Design of Composite Beams: composite design, stress calculation, shear connectors, continuous composite beams, formed steel deck, cover plate, AISC design methods for composite beams, Design of Steel-Concrete Columns: combined compression, and uniaxial and biaxial bending: interaction curves for compression, and uniaxial and biaxial bending; resistance of members under combined compression and uniaxial and biaxial bending; AISC (ASD and LRFD) design methods of members under combined compression and uniaxial and biaxial bending.
EQE 6106 Seismic Design of Masonry Buildings (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Introduction to the seismic design of masonry building, Identification of damages and non-damages in masonry buildings in the past regional earthquakes, Out-of-plane and in plane collapses, Characteristics of structural masonry, Anti-seismic constructions, Methods of analysis, Design criteria and geometric requisites, Seismic evaluation and retrofitting techniques for masonry buildings.
EQE 6107 Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Planning concepts, various types of bridges and their suitability for different span ranges, Bridge loadings, Orthotropic plate decks, Grillage, space frame, finite element and finite strip methods of bridge deck analysis. Long span bridges-cable stayed bridge, suspension bridge, Substructures; Construction considerations, Seismic design philosophy for highway bridges, Seismicity and geotechnical considerations, Modeling and analysis, Seismic design methods, Design guidelines using base isolation and dissipation devices, Seismic assessment of existing highway bridges.
EQE 6108 Dynamics of Structures and Vibration Control (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Fundamentals of structural dynamics, SDOF: Free vibration response, response to harmonic, periodic, impulsive and general dynamic loading. MDOF: un-damped free vibration analysis and modal analysis. Deterministic and non-deterministic/probabilistic analysis of earthquake response, Earthquake resistant design of high-rise building, bridges and dams, structural ductility and fatigue analysis, Introduction to vibration control; control of structural responses by passive and active control devices; damping control with viscous dampers and TMD; design of optimal damper and TMD.
EQE 6109 Risk and Reliability Analysis of Structures(3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
The Role of Statistics in Engineering, Review of Probability Theory, Random Variables, Structural Component, Reliability Analysis, Exact Solutions, First-Order Reliability Methods, Reliability Sensitivity Measures, Second-Order Reliability Methods, Analysis of Uncertainties - Bayesian Reliability Analysis, Structural System Reliability Analysis, Series Systems (Uni-Modal Bounds, Bi-Modal Bounds), Simulation Methods, Simulation of Pseudo-Random Numbers, Basic Monte Carlo Simulation Method, Variance Reduction Techniques, Directional Simulation, Hybrid Methods, Probabilistic Design.
EQE 6110 Performance-Based Seismic Design of Structures (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Introduction: the need for displacement based performance for seismic design and development of performance based design methods; Fundamental considerations for performance based design; Seismic inputs; Analysis methods: nonlinear static analysis, nonlinear dynamic analysis; Modelling approaches for key structural members; ASCE/JRA guidelines for performance based design of structures.
EQE 6111 Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Existing Structures (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Basic evaluation and retrofit strategies, Performance objectives, Seismic hazard, Condition Assessment of structures, Assessment of limit states, Preliminary assessment, Detailed assessment analysis schemes: capacity/demand ratio, plastic collapse mechanism (Pushover Analysis), inelastic time history analysis, Assessment of member strength and deformation characteristics, Modelling rules of structures, Foundation effects, Non-structural components, Seismic assessment codes/guidelines, e.g. ATC, FEMA, ASCE etc, Retrofit philosophy, Retrofit strategies, Design constraints and considerations, Retrofit of columns, beams and footings of masonry and RC buildings. Retrofit case studies.
EQE 6112 Computer Methods in Structural Engineering (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Advanced programming techniques related to earthquake engineering problems: Program optimization: Computational pitfalls; Management of files and data bases; File structures; Direct access backing storage; Computational aspects of matrix algebra-relaxation methods, various reduction and elimination schemes; Eigenvalue problems, storage of and computation with large and sparce matrices; Numerical differentiation and integration: Interpolation and curve fitting: Linear and non-linear programming algorithms: Software packages; Computer graphics; Interactive analysis and design: Programming for civil, structural and earthquake engineering problems on microcomputers.
EQE 6301 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Identifying characteristics of soils, clay minerals, clay water relation, fabric, Compression, Steady state flow through soils; ground water; consolidation of fine grained soils; secondary effects; methods of accelerating consolidation; behavior of layered and partly saturated soils; field performance. Swelling, collapse and rheological properties, Soil shear strength, concept of cohesion and internal friction, Failure theories, Subsoil exploration programme, interpretation of topographic, geological and agricultural soil maps, Laboratory testing of soils and their interpretation for engineering purposes.
EQE 6302 Geotechnical Aspects of Earthquake Engineering (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Introduction to geotechnical earthquake engineering, Plate tectonics, Various types of earthquakes and faulting, Ground motion parameters, Fundamentals of waves propagation, Dynamic properties of soils, Laboratory tests for dynamic characterization of soils, In situ tests for dynamic characterization of soils, Characteristics of seismometers and microtremor instruments; Characteristics of magnitude and intensity scales; Earthquake time histories; Fourier and response spectra; Historical seismicity and earthquake catalogues: data acquisition, sources, magnitude rescaling, Site characterization: amplification and responses; Experimental simulation and shaking tables; Introduction to lifeline engineering: electricity, water, natural gas, telecommunication and transportation systems; Post earthquake damage survey; Mitigation strategies; Case studies of major earthquakes. Methods to estimate site effects, Assessment of seismic hazard using deterministic hazard approach (DSHA) and probabilistic seismic hazard approach (PSHA).
EQE 6303 Soil Dynamics(3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Sources and types of dynamic loading, Vibration of elementary systems, Wave propagation in soils, Dynamic soil properties and methods of their determination, Liquefaction, shear modulus and damping effects, Vibrations of foundations on elastic media, machine foundations, earthquake response, and blast effects including nuclear weapon effects, Seismic and earthquake characteristics.
EQE 6304 Ground Improvement Techniques (3 Credits, 3 Hours/Week)
Introduction to the ground improvement techniques; Fundamentals of ground improvement, Compaction: Dynamic Compaction, Vibro-compaction, Compaction Grouting ,Surcharging with Prefabricated Vertical Drains, Infrequently-Used Compaction Techniques, Blast-Densification and Vacuum-Induced Consolidation, Reinforcement: Stone Columns, Vibro Concrete Columns, Soil Nailing, Micropiles, Fracture Grouting, Infrequently-Used Reinforcement Techniques, Fibers and Biotechnical, Fixation: Permeation Grouting, Jet Grouting, Soil Mixing: Dry Soil Mixing, Wet Soil Mixing, Infrequently-Used Fixation Techniques, Freezing and Vitrification, Other Innovative Soft-Ground Improvements Techniques: Rammed Aggregate Piers, Reinforced Soil Foundations, Mechanisms of Bearing Capacity Failure in Reinforced Soils.