• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Learns the properties and general characteristics of earthquake ground motion.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
2. Understand the vibration problem of building systems under the effect of earthquake ground motion.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
3. Learns the behavior of reinforced concrete structural elements under the effect of earthquakes and comprehends the philosophy of earthquake resistant building design.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
4. Have the knowledge about earthquake code regulations

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
5. Learn structural analysis methods

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
6. Gain knowledge about structural damage caused by earthquakes and learns repair & strengthening methods.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper
7. Have knowledge about structural performance evaluation concept

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Term paper

Contents
Week 1:	The occurrence and characteristics of the earthquakes; Active faults and earthquake zones in the world and in Turkey
Week 2:	Seismic waves; Measurement of earthquakes; The magnitude and intensity of the earthquake (HW 1)
Week 3:	Vibration of single-degree-of-freedom structural systems under the effect of earthquakes; Calculation of elastic response spectra; Influence of local ground conditions.
Week 4:	Vibration of structures under seismic forces; Multi-degree of freedom systems (HW 2)
Week 5:	Frame and shear wall structural system behavior; The concepts of damping and ductility
Week 6:	Earthquake resistant design philosophy; Earthquake code regulations; Limit states; Structural irregularities
Week 7:	Behavior of reinforced concrete structural members under earthquake effect; General rules for RC structures; Slabs, beams and columns, beam-column joints, shear walls, foundations (HW 3)
Week 8:	Behavior of reinforced concrete structural members under earthquake effect; General rules for RC structures; Slabs, beams and columns, beam-column joints, shear walls, foundations (con’t)
Week 9:	Plastic hinge concept; Capacity design principle Midterm Term Project
Week 10:	Analysis methods; Equivalent earthquake load method, Mode superposition method, Response history analysis
Week 11:	Analysis methods; Equivalent earthquake load method, Mode superposition method, Response history analysis (con’t)
Week 12:	Major earthquakes in Turkey; Earthquake damages and structural damage types; Determination and evaluation of earthquake damage in structural elements (HW 4)
Week 13:	Repair and strengthening techniques of reinforced concrete structures; Repair materials; Strengthening of structural elements
Week 14:	Determination of structural safety; Evaluation of structural performance
Week 15*:	.
Week 16*:	Final
Textbooks and materials:	Haftalık ders notları öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.
Recommended readings:	1. Celep, Z. Betonarme Yapılar, Beta Basım Yayın Dağıtım A.Ş. İstanbul, 2019. 2. Nilson, A., Darwin, D., Dolan, C. Design of Concrete Structures, McGraw HillEducation, NY, 2010. 3. Wight, J.K. and MacGregor, J.G. (2012) Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design. Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. 4. Z Celep (2015). Deprem Mu¨hendisliğine Giriş ve Depreme Dayanıklı Yapı Tasarımı, Beta Dağıtım, İstanbul 5. A.S. Elnashai, L DiSarno (2008). Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering, Wiley, England. 6. K Darılmaz (2014). Depreme Dayanıklı Betonarme Binaların Tasarımına Giriş, DMK Yayınları, İstanbul.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	9	15
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:	9-14	25
Homework:	2,4,7,12	20
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	3	14
Practice, Recitation:	2	14
Homework:	1	4
Term project:	4	5
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	5	1
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	5	1
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)