CIVENG225

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CIVENG 225 - Dynamics of Structures

Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

CIVENG

Course Number

225

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Dynamics of Structures

Course Description

Evaluation of deformations and forces in structures, idealized as single-degree of freedom or discrete-parameter multi-degree of freedom systems, due to dynamic forces. Evaluation of earthquake-induced deformations and forces in structures by linear response history analysis; estimation of maximum response by response spectrum analysis; effects of inelastic behavior. Laboratory demonstrations.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

DeJong

Prerequisites

220 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

5

Outside Work Hours Min

5

Outside Work Hours Max

5