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Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Resistant Structures – THEMATIC UNITS

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SMA50: DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES

Module code: SMA50

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description:

  • Analysis of the free vibration of a single-degree-of-freedom system (structure) and determination of its response to harmonic or general dynamic loads in time domain
  • Formulation and solution of the equation of motion of a multi-degree-of-freedom system (structure) through composition of its mass, stiffness, and damping matrices and calculation of its eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes
  • Determination and calculation of the dynamic response of a multi-degree-of-freedom system (structure) through superposition of eigenmodes and by the method of step-by-step integration of its equations of motion
  • Determination and calculation of the seismic response of a multi-degree-of-freedom system (structure) by the method of superposition of eigenmodes – design spectrum of seismic code.
  • Inclusion and influence of soil-structure interaction in the determination and calculation of the seismic response of a structure
  • Seismic response of a structure with base isolation
  • Seismic response of a structure equipped with an active or passive seismic protection system
  • Seismic response of liquid- or fluid-containing structures (tanks, water towers, silos)

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of SMA 50, students will be able to:

  • Describe free and forced oscillation problems of single- and multi-stage elastic structures and calculate their response to dynamic and seismic loads
  • Compose the mass, stiffness, and damping matrices of a structure, calculate the eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes of a structure, utilize the above to calculate the dynamic response of a structure through superposition of the eigenmodes-response spectra, or through integration of the equations of motion in time, and finally, apply all the above within the framework of the seismic code (Eurocode 8) to design a structure
  • Calculate the seismic response of structures with an isolated base, structures with active or passive seismic protection systems, structures that contain liquid or fluid, and structures built on compliant soil.

Subjects covered:

  • Structural Dynamics
  • Special Topics of Structural Dynamics

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

Students must use specialized software for at least one of the aforementioned five written assignments. Certain software is accessible on the internet (student editions), while students may obtain other software through the ‘Structural Technology and Applied Mechanics’ Laboratory.

SMA51: GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND SEISMIC DESIGN OF GEOTECHNICAL STRUCTURES

Module code: SMA51

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description:

  • Basic elements of engineering seismology: intensity, magnitude, energy, types of faults, empirical relations, wave propagation
  • Strong ground motion: accelerometers, recordings of strong ground motions, databases of recordings, ground motion parameters, estimation of ground motion parameters
  • Dynamic ground properties (field, experiments), ground seismic responses, ground-structure interaction, local phenomena (ground movement amplification, influence on topography and basin geometry), soil liquefaction, soil subsidence, slope stability
  • Design of geotechnical structures according to the seismic code (Eurocode 8)
  • Seismic design of underground pipelines, tunnels, and lifelines
  • Seismic design of surface and deep foundations (piles) and retaining walls
  • Seismic design of embankments, slopes, and dams

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of SMA 51, students will be able to:

  • Know the basic parameters of earthquakes and strong ground motions and how they are included in the seismic code (Eurocode 8).
  • Know the dynamic behavior of soil, its seismic response and the crucial phenomena of local amplification of ground motion, the effect of ground topography and geometry on ground motion, soil liquefaction, and slope stability.
  • Materialize the seismic design of geotechnical structures, i.e. underground pipelines, tunnels, lifelines, surface and deep foundations, embankments, slopes, and dams.

Subjects covered:

  • Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
  • Seismic Design of Geotechnical Structures

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

Students must use specialized software for at least one of the aforementioned five written assignments. Certain software is accessible on the internet (student editions), while students may obtain other software through the ‘Structural Technology and Applied Mechanics’ Laboratory.

SMA62: SEISMIC DESIGN AND REDESIGN OF BUILDINGS

Module code: SMA62

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 1st

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description:

  • Principles of earthquake design of buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic performance levels, design spectra, and methods of analysis of buildings to earthquakes according to Eurocode 8
  • Design rules for reinforced concrete buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Design rules for steel buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Design rules for composite (steel-concrete) buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Design rules for timber and masonry buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Assessment methods and building retrofitting rules according to Eurocode 8

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of SMA 62, students will be able to:

  • Know the principles of earthquake design of buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Know the seismic performance levels, design spectra, and methods of analysis of buildings during earthquakes according to Eurocode 8
  • Know the design rules for reinforced concrete, steel, timber and masonry, and composite (steel-concrete) buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Know the assessment methods and building retrofitting rules according to Eurocode 8

Subjects covered:

  • Seismic design of reinforced concrete buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic design of steel and composite buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic design of timber and masonry buildings according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic retrofit of buildings according to Eurocode 8

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

Students must use specialized software for at least one of the aforementioned five written assignments. Certain software is accessible on the internet (student editions), while students may obtain other software through the ‘Structural Technology and Applied Mechanics’ Laboratory.

SMA63: SPECIAL TOPICS IN SEISMIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

Module code: SMA63

ECTS Credit Points: 20

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 2nd

Language: Greek

Module Outline

Module general description:

  • Simulation (frame elements, finite elements, nodes, etc.) and non-linear (material and geometrical) analysis of structures
  • Seismic design of bridges made of reinforced and prestressed concreted, steel bridges, and composite bridges according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic design of special structures (tanks, water towers, silos, structures with base isolation, etc.) according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic design of non-structural elements according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic risk analysis (vulnerability, damage, losses), and seismic risk assessment (deterministic and probabilistic)

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of SMA 63, students will be able to:

  • Perform the simulation of a structures and conduct its non-linear analysis
  • Know the rules for the seismic design of bridges made of reinforced and prestressed concrete, bridges made of steel, and composite bridges, according to Eurocode 8
  • Know the rules for the seismic design of special structures and non-structural elements according to Eurocode 8
  • Know what it is involved in a seismic risk analysis and how it is performed, as well as the methods of seismic risk assessment

Subjects covered:

  • Simulation and non-linear analysis of structures
  • Seismic design of special structures (bridges, tanks, water towers, silos, structures with base isolation, etc.) and non-structural elements according to Eurocode 8
  • Seismic risk analysis and seismic risk assessment

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses.

Evaluation: Students are assigned to submit five (5) written assignments during the academic year. The average grade of the five (5) written assignments, weighted at 30%, is taken into consideration for the calculation of the final grade. The grade of written assignments is activated only with a score equal to or above the pass level (≥5) in the final or resit exams.

The grade of the final or the resit exams shall be weighted at 70 % for the calculation of the final grade.

Students must use specialized software for at least one of the aforementioned five written assignments. Certain software is accessible on the internet (student editions), while students may obtain other software through the ‘Structural Technology and Applied Mechanics’ Laboratory.

SMADE MSc THESIS 

Module code: SMADE

ECTS Credit Points: 40

Module Type: Compulsory

Year: 2nd

Language: Greek

Module Outline

General Description: The research objects used in the writing of MSc theses are fully integrated into the main orientations of the MSc program, namely seismic engineering and the design of earthquake resistant structures.

The Director of the MSc compiles a large number of topics (about 50), on the basis of which students submit a proposal for a Thesis. The proposed topics are not binding but are intended to inspire the graduate students, Subsequently, the Director appoints the supervising member (Supervisor A) and the second member (Supervisor B) of the Review Committee for each submitted MSc proposal, provided that this proposal meets the basic academic requirements. Then Supervisor A, in collaboration with the student, finalizes the topic and the main content of the MSc Thesis and gives the final approval.

Modification of the topic is only possible within the first month of preparation. A request, with the necessary documentation, shall be submitted for approval to the Director of the MSc by Supervisor A, with notification to Supervisor B, member of the Review Committee. In the case of approval by the Director, the relevant administrative department shall be informed accordingly.

The theory and practice used to deepen knowledge is based to some extent on the knowledge and techniques acquired from the offered Modules. However, for further deepening and acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills, the student in collaboration with the supervisor of the MSc initially studies papers from the relevant international literature. Also, where required, the student learns the use of specialized software relevant to the topic of the MSc in order to cover the static/dynamic numerical analysis part. The literature study and software learning processes usually take 2-3 (two to three) months. The MSc Thesis is then prepared and supervised at all stages by Supervisor A with significant involvement, where needed, of Supervisor B. Postgraduate students are obliged, due to the special regulation that holds for the MSc program regarding the preparation of a Thesis (https://study.eap.gr/mod/folder/view.php?id=21757), to submit, in addition to the Final Thesis:

a) the Initial Progress Report (30/12 of each year)
b) the Final Progress Report (30/03 of each year)
c) the Extended Summary of the Thesis (together with the Final text of the Thesis)

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of SMADE, students will be able to:

  • deepen in their field of study to the extent that they will be able to read and draw information on cutting-edge research topics from publications in research journals in the relevant research area with ease
  • apply the methods in which they have been specialized to real-life structures
  • watch and keep pace with the developments of seismic codes and apply them correctly.

General Regulation for Preparing Graduate Dissertations in PC with an annual Module Correspondence

For more information regarding the Specifications – Useful Material for writing Master’s Theses and uploading a Thesis at the H.O.U. Repository, you can go to the Digital Training Area http://study.eap.gr and especially to the Program of Studies section.

Prerequisites: The presentation of the Thesis takes place after the successful completion of the program’s Course Modules.

 

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