Civil Engineering Department

CEE133
Elective 1 - Earthquake Engineering

I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Course Title Earthquake Engineering
Course Credit 3 units
Course Prerequisite CED323, CED321D
Course Corequisite
Course Description The course will start with the introductions of the theories and definitions of some important terms to
be used in the entire Earthquake Engineering discussions, Theories and Principles pertaining to
earthquake and engineering solutions, its origins and sources, the physical aftermaths of the
underground movements and the implications of such to the structures on top of the ground.

The Civil Engineerings primary interest is the design of buildings that will have a structural tolerance
to the dynamic responses like displacement, velocity, and acceleration. The course will also give the
students the idea of how important the intricate structural analysis for the earthquake design of
structures, be it Reinforced Concrete or Steel or Composite. The latest National Structural Code of
the Philippines (NSCP) will also be implemented for the design formula application.

The students will be given a medium rise building project that will use the formulas and computation
procedures previously discussed and with consideration of the provision of the prevailing code of the
Philippines.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

General Objective The course aims to expose the students to basic Earthquake Engineering concepts and techniques with
practical applications.
Specific Objectives At the end of the course the student are expected to:
1. Understand structural dynamics.
2. Know the basic earthquake design procedures using the NSCP Code.
3. Should be able to design 7 story reinforced concrete building undergoing an earthquake.
4. Assess the accuracy of the design computations and recommend the appropriate moments,
shears and reactions for the reinforced concrete design.

III. TEXTBOOK(S) AND REFERENCES

Textbook(s) Design of Buildings for Earthquake and wind Forces by Taranath
References 1. National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP2010)

IV. COURSE OUTLINE

Week Modules Hours
1 Orientation, Review of Course Syllabus, Expectations leveling and Classroom Rules Formulation 2
Introduction
Earthquake Engineering Introductory
Module 1 : Basic Earthquake Engineering Definitions
- Definition of Earthquake
- Origin of Earthquakes: Volcanic, Tectonic Plates & Man-made
- Folds and Faults
- Seismic Waves
- Elastic Rebound Theory
- Earthquake Intensity vs. Magnitude
- Definition of Earthquake Engineering
QUIZ 1 2

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 2 Module 2 Base Shear Computations and Lateral Forces 2
Base Shear Computation using the NSCP Code 2010
- Fundamental Period of Vibrations and Forces at the Top
- Near Source Factor
- Soil Profile Type
- Seismic Source Type
Q U I Z 2 , Assignments and Project 2
3 Module 3 Center of Mass, Center of Ridity and Eccentricities 2
Computation of Dead Load W
Computation of Center of Mass
Computation of Center of Rigidities
Computation od Minimum Eccentricies (5%)
Q U I Z 3 , Assignments and Project 2
4 Module 4 : Direct and Torsional Forces and Moments 2
Computation of Direct and Torsional Forces
Computation of Torsions to the base of the building
Computation of the lateral forces per frame.
Q U I Z 3, Assignments and Project 2
5&6 Module 5 : Computation of the Structures Shears, Moments and Reactions due to Earthquake 8
Lateral Forces
Portal Method
Factor Frame Method
Cantilever Method
Story Lateral Drifts and Deflections

7&8 Module 6 : Elementary Structural Dynamics 6

Definitions
Idealized Modeling
Newtons 2nd Laws of motion and DAlemberts Principle
Second order Differential Equations of Under Damped, Critically Damped and Over-
Damped Cases
Interpretation of the result and computer simulations using Excel.
Q U I Z 4, Assignment 2
9 & 10 Module 7: Design Response Spectra and Structural Detailing for Earthquake and Structural 6
Systems
Analysis and Computation of the Design Resonse Spectra of Buildings
- Uisng Tripartite Curve
- Using the NSCP Code
- Discussion of Structural Systems
- Discussion of Structural Details for earthquake resistance
- Building Irregularities
- Others
Q U I Z 5, Assignment 2
11 & 12 Project Defense 8
Oral Defense and Submission

13 Review 4

13.5 FINAL EXAM 2

Total Number of Hours 54

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Quizzes
Major Exams (Midterm and Final)
Seat works
Assignments
Design Projects and Oral Defense
Final Design Compilation
Others

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VI. GRADING SYSTEM
MIDTERM GRADE
Lecture: Class Standing 60%
Midterm Exam 40%
Total 100%

PRE-FINAL GRADE
Class Standing 60%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

FINAL GRADE
60% [ ( Midterm CS + Final CS)/2 ] + 15% M.E. + 25% F.E.

Total 100%

Passing Grade : 75%

VII. INSTRUCTOR AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION

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VIII. VERSION
Version: 2.1
Modified on: June 26, 2012
Prepared by: Engr. Orlando P Lopez, CE, MSEng and Engr. Michael B. Baylon, MSCE-S (on-going)