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The course CIV621 focuses on structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, covering key concepts such as natural frequencies, dynamic loading behavior, and seismic analysis. Students will learn to establish equations of motion for single and multi-degree freedom systems, apply earthquake engineering practices, and evaluate design parameters for seismic analysis. The course includes practical applications and ductile detailing as per Indian standards.

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The course CIV621 focuses on structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, covering key concepts such as natural frequencies, dynamic loading behavior, and seismic analysis. Students will learn to establish equations of motion for single and multi-degree freedom systems, apply earthquake engineering practices, and evaluate design parameters for seismic analysis. The course includes practical applications and ductile detailing as per Indian standards.

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CIV621:STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

L:3 T:0 P:0 Credits:3

Course Outcomes: Through this course students should be able to

CO1 :: Understand the key concepts of structural dynamics, such as natural frequencies, mode
shapes, damped and undamped systems.

CO2 :: Understand the behavior of structure under dynamic loading conditions

CO3 :: Establish equations of motion for the analysis of SDOF and MDOF systems under dynamic
loading conditions.
CO4 :: Use the knowledge of earthquake engineering practices applied to real life problems with
respect to IS:1893-2002 codal provision

CO5 :: Evaluate design parameters for the seismic analysis of masonry and RCC buildings

CO6 :: Sketch the ductile detailing of structures for seismic resistance as per Indian standards
IS:13920-2016

Unit I
Introduction to Structural Dynamics : Terms and Definitions, Law of Equilibrium, D Alembert’s
Principle, Dynamic Loadings, Hysteresis, Simple Harmonic motion, Un-damped and Damped
Mechanism
Unit II
Single Degree Freedom Systems : Free and Forced vibration, Harmonic Loading, Periodic and
Impulse Loading, Machine vibration
Unit III
Multi Degree Freedom Systems : Two degrees of freedom systems, Orthogonal properties,
Rayleigh's method, Method of matrix iterations, Lumped mass matrix, Determination of frequency and
modes shapes
Unit IV
Analysis of Earthquake Engineering : Terms and Definitions, Seismic Design Philosophy and
Parameters as per IS 1893 (Part-1), Structural Modelling, Method of Analysis, Base Isolation
Technique
Unit V
Application of Earthquake Engineering : Base shear Calculation, Infill Wall, Analysis Masonry
structures, Elastic Properties of Masonry structures, Lateral load analysis of Masonry building, Seismic
Analysis of a Four storeyed RC Building
Unit VI
Concept of Ductility : Introduction to IS 13920:1993, Assessment of Ductility, Ductile detailing-
Flexural Member-Columns, Shear wall Design, Capacity Based Design

Text Books:
1. DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES (THEORY AND APPLICATIONS TO EARTHQUAKE
ENGINEERING) by A.K. CHOPRA, Pearson Education India
References:
1. EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES by PANKAJ AGARWAL AND MANISH
SHIRKHANDE, PHI Learning
2. DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES WITH MATLAB APPLICATIONS by ASHOK KUMAR JAIN,
Pearson Education India
3. IS 1893 (PART I):2002 CRITERIA FOR EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF
STRUCTURES,PART I:GENERAL PROVISIONS AND BUILDINGS by BUREAU OF INDIAN
STANDARDS, BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS), GOVT. OF INDIA
4. IS 13920:2016- DUCTILE DETAILING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
SUBJECTED TO SEISMIC FORCES - CODE OF PRACTICE by BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS,
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS), GOVT. OF INDIA

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