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Overview
On this Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics course at Nottingham Trent University you'll learn about the response of SDOF and MDOF Systems (considering free vibration response, response to harmonic loads, seismic response of SDOF and MDOF using the response spectrum procedure, seismic response of SDOF and MDOF using the time history procedure).
What you’ll study
- You’ll look at seismology and earthquake ground motions characteristics: Dynamic earth structure, causes and effects of earthquakes, seismic waves, seismic induced hazard, and common mistakes in earthquake resistant design.
- Concepts and principles of seismic design will also be covered, looking at design provisions of Eurocode 8, Performance Based Design. You’ll cover seismic structural analysis: modal analysis, response spectrum, time history analysis and pushover analysis.
- Finally, you’ll learn about earthquake mitigation strategies, energy dissipation devices and retrofitting techniques.
Programme Structure
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:- develop a sound knowledge of the origin of seismic loads and their effect on building structures
- analyse the common mistakes in earthquake resistant design and construction of building structures
- understand different methods of structural analysis under effect of earthquake actions
- develop a sound understanding of performance based design in seismic areas works including the provisions of Eurocode 8 in structural design
- understand different mitigation techniques that can improve the seismic performance of structural systems such as energy dissipation devices and retrofitting of structures in seismic areas
- analyse the free and forced vibration response of single-degree and multi-degree of freedom systems
- carry out mathematical analysis required to solve tutorial problems, manipulation and sorting of computer data, and production of design calculations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Structural Engineering View 5 other Short Courses in Structural Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Professional/postgraduate
- Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
- You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
- If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
- Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1150 GBP / full≈ 1150 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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