INTRODUCTION TO SEISMIC ANALYSIS

DURATION  

1 day

(can also be offered in 2 days format with hands-on examples)

OBJECTIVES

To introduce concepts and tools used in the Seismic Analysis

To demonstrate the foundations of the Response Spectrum Method

To show typical examples of Seismic Analysis

BENEFITS

The seminar is intended for managers who need to supervise Seismic Analysis projects, interact with analysts, interpret analysis data and implement results.

SEMINAR CONTENT

An overview of the Finite Element Method

Formulation of an eigenvalue problem

Resonance

Modal analysis used for qualitative evaluation of structural behavior

Modal analysis as a pre-requisite to dynamic analysis

Modal damping

Mass participation factors

Earthquake time history

Response Spectrum method

Generating the Response Spectrum Curve

Methods of modes combination

Seismic analysis examples