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JFZ4003Geophys Appl of Earthq Eng2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Özgenç AKIN
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To understand and comprehend the importance of the geophysical methods and strong groun motion in designing of earthquake resistance structures.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : know basic concepts and principles of physics will be learned to students clearly and logically.2,3,5
LO - 2 : understand at a large viewpoint with the intrinsic application in the real word, basic concept and principles of physics2,3,5
LO - 3 : understand work of nature laws engaged from physical theories.2,3,5
LO - 4 : gain and improve problem solving ability.2,3,5
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to earthquake engineering in geophysics. Accelerometers and acceleration recordings. İmportance of acceleration recordings in earthquake engineering. Amplitude, duration and frequency content parameters of acceleration recordings. Ground motion intensity indices and their calculation from acceleration recordings. Usage of acceleration recordings in engineering purpose. Vibration parameters of buildings determined from acceleration recordings.Geophysical methods used for earthquake engineering problems.
 
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