Elements of Earth Quake Engineering detailed Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CIVIL), R18 regulation has been taken from the JNTUH official website and presented for the students affiliated to JNTUH course structure. For Course Code, Subject Names, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Credits, and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the universities official website.
For all the other CIVIL 3rd Year 2nd Sem Syllabus for B.Tech R18 Regulation JNTUH, visit Civil Engineering 3rd Year 2nd Sem R18 Scheme.
For all the (Professional Elective-II) subjects refer to Professional Elective-II Scheme. The detail syllabus for elements of earth quake engineering is as follows.
Pre-requisite:
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Course Objectives:
The objectives of the course are to
- Understand Engineering Seismology
- Explain and discuss single degree of freedom systems subjected to free and forced vibrations
- Acquire the knowledge of the conceptual design and principles of earthquake resistant designs as per IS codes
- understand importance of ductile detailing of RC structures
Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course student should be able to
- Explain and derive fundamental equations in structural dynamics
- Discuss and explain causes and Theories on earthquake, seismic waves, measurement of earthquakes
- Evaluate base shear using IS methods
- Design and Detail the reinforcement for earthquake forces
Unit I
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Unit II
Conceptual design: Introduction-Functional Planning-Continuous load path-Overall form-simplicity and symmetry-elongated shapes-stiffness and strength-Horizontal and Vertical Members-Twisting of buildings-Ductility-definition-ductility relationships-flexible buildings-framing systems-choice of construction materials-unconfined concrete-confined concrete-masonry-reinforcing steel.
Introduction to earthquake resistant design: Seismic design requirements-regular and irregular configurations-basic assumptions-design earthquake loads-basic load combinations-permissible stresses-seismic methods of analysis-factors in seismic analysis-equivalent lateral force method.
Unit III
Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Principles of earthquake resistant deign of RC members- Structural models for frame buildings – Seismic methods of analysis- IS code based methods for seismic design – Vertical irregularities – Plan configuration problems- Lateral load resisting systems- Determination of design lateral forces as per IS 1893 (Part-1):2016- Equivalent lateral force procedure- Lateral distribution of base shear.
Unit IV
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Unit V
Structural Walls and Non-Structural Elements: Strategies in the location of structural walls- sectional shapes- variations in elevation- cantilever walls without openings – Failure mechanism of nonstructures- Effects of non-structural elements on structural system- Analysis of non-structural elements-Prevention of non-structural damage Ductility Considerations in Earthquake Resistant Design of RC Buildings: Introduction- Impact of Ductility- Requirements for Ductility- Assessment of Ductility- Factors affecting Ductility- Ductile detailing considerations as per IS 13920-2016 – Behaviour of beams, columns and joints in RC buildings during earthquakes
Text Books:
- Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – S. K. Duggal, Oxford University Press
- Earthquake Resistant Design of structures – Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books:
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BIS Codes:
- IS 1893(Part-1):2016.
- IS 13920:2016.
- IS 4326.
- IS 456:200
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