Explores the response and design of inelastic SDOF systems under seismic forces, including force capacity, displacement ductility, and shear strength estimation.
Introduces seismic engineering fundamentals, covering failure modes, design, evaluation, and comparison of linear and nonlinear systems.
Explores the plastic hinge method, moment-curvature analysis, and force-displacement response construction in structures.
Explores seismic design guidelines for buildings, emphasizing simplicity, regularity, and structural strength to ensure safety and robustness.
Covers the Response Spectrum Method and its combination rules, emphasizing effective modal mass and maximum absolute responses.
