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Earthquake Engineering Notes

The Earthquake Engineering course at PHINMA UPang covers seismology fundamentals, seismic design standards, lateral force procedures, structural response analysis, and advanced dynamic design topics. It includes approximately 36 lecture hours, assessments through quizzes and projects, and utilizes software tools like MathCAD. The course aligns with accreditation standards for Civil Engineering programs and incorporates practical design exercises.

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Earthquake Engineering Notes

The Earthquake Engineering course at PHINMA UPang covers seismology fundamentals, seismic design standards, lateral force procedures, structural response analysis, and advanced dynamic design topics. It includes approximately 36 lecture hours, assessments through quizzes and projects, and utilizes software tools like MathCAD. The course aligns with accreditation standards for Civil Engineering programs and incorporates practical design exercises.

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Here’s a detailed breakdown of a standard Earthquake Engineering course often offered under

Civil Engineering at PHINMA UPang (like CE 425). It aligns with NSCP guidelines and ASEP
design practices:

🧭 Course Overview – Earthquake Engineering (e.g., CE 425)


1. Introduction & Seismology

 Fundamentals of seismology: earthquake origins, epicenters, fault mechanics


 Case studies of significant global and Philippine earthquakes
 Plate tectonics: Pacific Ring of Fire dynamics
 Earthquake waves: P-, S-, surface waves; magnitude scales (scribd.com)

2. Earthquake Loads & Design Concepts

 Overview of seismic design under NSCP 2015 and ASEP 2003 standards
 Importance factors, soil and source coefficients, seismic zone factors
 Load combination: vertical and horizontal distribution basics (scribd.com)

3. Lateral Force Procedures

 Static lateral force methods: equivalent horizontal static and vertical distribution
 Dynamic methods (response spectrum) basics
 Q-factor method application (scribd.com)

4. Structural Response & Analysis

 Lateral load analysis for building frames using portal method and response spectrum
 Drift and period estimation
 Behaviour of non‐building structures (tanks, rigid structures) under earthquake loads
(scribd.com)

5. Advanced Topics

 Response spectrum analysis and dynamic design principles


 Plastic design dynamics, ductility, and energy dissipation concepts

📝 Course Components
Category Details
Teachings Hours ~36 lecture hours, often broken into modules
Textbooks & Codes (scribd.com)
Assessment Quizzes, assignments, oral recitals, projects, midterm and final exams
Software & Tools MathCAD, response spectrum calculators, NSCP design spreadsheets

📚 How This Likely Maps at PHINMA UPang


Even if the official syllabus isn't published online, PHINMA’s Civil Engineering program
follows accreditation standards requiring such courses in the 3rd or 4th year. Their Engineering
programs include exposure to software like STAAD or MathCAD, making it likely that the
Earthquake Engineering course includes practical design exercises (scribd.com).

✅ Summary
 Scope: Covers seismology fundamentals, design codes, load calculations, structural
analysis, and dynamic behavior.
 Reference Materials: ASEP manuals, NSCP 2015, Chopra, Bachmann among others.
 Assessment & Tools: Mix of quizzes, projects, reports, and software-based analysis.

If you’d like, I can assist you further with course outlines, sample lecture slides, design
templates, or recommended study guides. Just let me know!

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