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Applied Seismology for Engineers

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Applied Seismology for Engineers

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This course is highly valuable for civil and structural engineering students and professionals involved in earthquake-resistant design. It helps learners understand seismic hazards, interpret ground motion data, and apply seismic concepts in structural analysis and foundation design. The knowledge gained is essential for projects in seismic zones and for careers in structural design, geotechnical engineering, and disaster-resilient infrastructure development.

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Applied Seismology for Engineers

28 Lectures

1744 min

  • Lec 1: Plate tectonics and continental drift theory

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    61 min

  • Lec 2: Fault Plane Solution

    62 min

  • Lec 3: Fault Plane Solution (part 2)

    61 min

  • Lec 4: Fault Plane Solution (stereonets)

    62 min

  • Lec 5: Seismic gaps

    61 min

  • Lec 6: Analogy of active & inactive fault

    65 min

  • Lec 7: Seismic waves and their use in locating EQ epicentre

    62 min

  • Lec 8: Seismic source characterization and seismic activity

    68 min

  • Lec 9: Earthquake catalogue preparation and seismic activity parameters

    61 min

  • Lec 10: Ground motion simulation models and GMPEs

    68 min

  • Lec 11: Deterministic seismic hazard analysis (DSHA)

    66 min

  • Lec 12: Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA)

    66 min

  • Lec 13: One Dimensional equation of motion: P wave

    51 min

  • Lec 14: One Dimensional equation of motion: S wave

    67 min

  • Lec 15: Solution to 1D equation of motion: S wave

    53 min

  • Lec 16: Local Site Effect (LSE) and Ground Response Analysis Part-I

    62 min

  • Lec 17: Ground Response Analysis Part IV

    58 min

  • Lec 18: State Criteria for Liquefaction Part 1

    53 min

  • Lec 19: State Criteria for Liquefaction Part 2

    63 min

  • Lec 20: Initiation of Liquefaction

    68 min

  • Lec 21: Assessment of Liquefaction Potential

    68 min

  • Lec22: Paleoliquefaction

    64 min

  • Lec 23: Seismic Microzonation

    68 min

  • Lec 24: Landslides: Introduction and classification

    63 min

  • Lec 25: Seismic vulnerability and risk part 1

    61 min

  • Lec 26: Seismic vulnerability and risk part 2

    60 min

  • Lec 27: Seismic vulnerability and risk part 3

    58 min

  • Lec 28: EQ Intensity, magnitude and wave attenuation

    64 min

Course details

The Applied Seismology for Engineers course focuses on the principles of earthquakes and their impact on engineering structures. It introduces seismic wave propagation, earthquake source mechanisms, and ground motion characteristics, with an emphasis on how seismic activity affects buildings, foundations, and infrastructure systems. The course bridges geophysical concepts with practical engineering applications.

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Course suitable for

  • Energy & Utilities
  • Rail & Transport
  • Geoscience
  • Civil & Structural

Key topics covered

  1. Basics of seismology and earthquake terminology

  2. Earthquake sources and fault mechanisms

  3. Seismic waves and wave propagation

  4. Measurement of earthquakes and seismic scales

  5. Strong ground motion characteristics

  6. Seismic hazard analysis

  7. Site response and soil amplification effects

  8. Engineering implications of earthquakes

  9. Seismic zoning and design considerations

  10. Case studies of major earthquakes

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