Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering For Buildings (Archived, Self-Paced)

Presented by: Rafael Sabelli

Learn about seismic effects on structures and the concepts and principles that underlie the design of steel structures following AISC standards. Written and presented by Rafael Sabelli, this course addresses the following:

  1. The principles of earthquake engineering
  2. The application of those principles in the fundamental procedures of seismic design
  3. How the material properties of steel are utilized in seismic design

Students are encouraged to use AISC’s Facts for Steel Buildings #3: Earthquakes and Seismic Design, as a resource. Engineers with little or no experience with seismic design and engineers wishing to refresh their understanding of the principles underlying seismic design will benefit from this course.

Topics include:

    • Session 1: Seismology And Earthquake Effects
    • Session 2: Dynamics And Response
    • Session 3: Building Dynamics And Response
    • Session 4: Steel Behavior
    • Session 5: System Ductility And Seismic Design
    • Session 6: Steel Systems
    • Session 7: Building Configuration
    • Session 8: Building Codes