Earthquake Engineering: Nicola Buratti
Earthquake Engineering: Nicola Buratti
Earthquake Engineering: Nicola Buratti
Introduction
Nicola Buratti
DICAM
Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
Timetable
Course Organization
Exams
• Oral exams
• 2 homework assignments during the course. They are
mandatory. They will be discussed during the exams.
• A Deadline will be set for the 1st homework. Late submission
will reduce grades. No fixed deadline for the 2° homework (1
week before the exam).
• Groups of MAXIMUM 3 people can work together
• Final grade = 50% Homework + 50% Examination
• Homework assignemnts cannot be modified after their
submission
• Exam dates: 3 before summer holidays (you will be
allowed to sit for no more than two of them), then 1 per
month
Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
Course Organization
Teaching material
• INSEGNAMENTI ON LINE (iol.unibo.it)
• PASSWORD: EE+2020
• You can join the course with no password if it is in your study plan
Required background
• Structural mechanics:
• Structural analysis
• FEM (basics)
• Structural engineering:
• Eurocode framework
• Design criteria
• Design of reinforced concrete structures for non
seismic loads
Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
References
Seismology
Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
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Design criteria
Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
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Earthquake Engineering – Introduction
Contacts
www.unibo.it