Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
MIM 4069E Earthquake Resist.Building Dsg English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
2 4 2 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites (MIM 271 MIN DD
or MIM 271E MIN DD
or MIM 208 MIN DD
or MIM 208E MIN DD)

and (MIM 232 MIN DD
or MIM 232E MIN DD
or MIM 234 MIN DD
or MIM 234E MIN DD
or MIM 213 MIN DD
or MIM 213E MIN DD)

and (MIM 253 MIN DD
or MIM 253E MIN DD
or MIM 208 MIN DD
or MIM 208E MIN DD)

Class Restriction None
Course Description
Within the context of the course; earthquake engineering terminology and design earthquakes concepts are introduced. Earthquake resistant design philosophy is explained. Choice of forms and materials, effect of soil properties, reinforced concrete buildings, precast concrete buildings, steel buildings, masonry buildings, timber buildings, related codes and standards are investigated. Special topics in earthquake engineering are given.