Applications of Dynamic Analysis for Seismic Design of Structures

Learning

Mark Fleischhaker successfully completed the E15 Applications of Dynamic Analysis for Seismic Design of Structures course from Structural Engineers Association of BC Certificate in Structural Engineering Program.

Course Purpose:
The emphasis of this course will be on practical aspects related to the use of dynamic analysis and nonlinear response of seismic force resisting elements for evaluating the seismic performance of structures. It will provide an overview on the effective use and implementation of modern tools of dynamic analysis of new and existing buildings. The course was developed in response to the need for structural engineers to better understand how to use dynamic analysis and nonlinear response for the design of buildings that will require this type of analysis in accordance with the NBCC 2010. It will be a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises to be carried out with modern computer programs commonly used in engineering practice.

Selected Topics:
The topics to be covered during the course are: 1) Review of basic concepts of structural dynamics; 2) Response spectrum and ductility concepts; 3) Basics of response history analysis; 4) 2D and 3D dynamic analysis of buildings including building irregularities; 5) Introduction to the inelastic response of buildings (moment frame, shear wall and braced frame systems); 6) Analysis of base-isolated structures; 7) Analysis of buildings with energy dissipation devices; 8) Analysis of buildings with viscous and friction dampers.

Location:	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Completion Date:	September 2012