C&EE 125
Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisite: course 135A. Overview of engineering seismology, including plate tectonics, faults, wave propagation, and earthquake strong ground motion. Development and selection of design ground motions using both probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and code-based methods. Overview of seismic design regulation and California PE examination's seismic component. Code-based seismic design for new buildings using current International Building Code seismic code provisions. Overview of seismic design of bridges, dams, and other non-building structures. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
Most Helpful Review
Spring 2023 - Professor Bozorgnia gives one of the most engaging lectures I have seen in my years as an undergraduate. He really likes Earthquake engineering and will teach you the fundamentals and even some valuable topics like Design Spectrum. He has motivated me to pursue higher education and get my master's. The course has lots of content but definitely a solid elective with a fair workload. There is 6 homework that takes an hour or two at most and 2 quizzes that are really easy! I would 100% recommend it. Here is the breakdown of the grading: 30% Homework 30% Quizzes 40% Final Exam
Spring 2023 - Professor Bozorgnia gives one of the most engaging lectures I have seen in my years as an undergraduate. He really likes Earthquake engineering and will teach you the fundamentals and even some valuable topics like Design Spectrum. He has motivated me to pursue higher education and get my master's. The course has lots of content but definitely a solid elective with a fair workload. There is 6 homework that takes an hour or two at most and 2 quizzes that are really easy! I would 100% recommend it. Here is the breakdown of the grading: 30% Homework 30% Quizzes 40% Final Exam