CE 5480 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (3)

Introduction to seismology and earthquakes. Seismic hazard analysis. Wave propagation. Dynamic soil properties. Ground response analysis, local site effects, and design ground motions. Soil liquefaction. Seismic slope stability analysis. Seismic design of retaining walls. Remediation of seismic hazards.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and geotechnical engineering lab or equivalent.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course