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CIVENG 4DD4

Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design

Undergraduate

Winter 2026 · Structl Dynamics& Seismic Dsgn · C01

Readings

  • Etext Dynamics Of Structures: Theory And Applications To Earthquake Engineering - 6 Month Access
    Chopra · Suggested
    ISBN 9780137602605
Winter 2025

Topics

  • Introduction to linear elastic structural dynamics
  • Single and multi degree-of-freedom systems
  • Introduction to seismic design philosophy
  • Capacity design
  • Ductility
  • Collapse mechanisms
  • Design
  • Detailing
  • Lateral force resisting systems
  • Current design codes

Readings

  • Chopra, A.K. (2023). Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 6th edition, Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780137602605 (2023 update).
    6th edition · required
    ISBN 9780137602605
  • Filiatrault A., Tremblay R., Christopoulos C., Folz B., Pettinga D. (2013). Elements of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 3rd edition, Presses inter Polytechnique. ISBN-10: 2553016492, ISBN-13:
    3rd edition · required
    ISBN 2553016492
  • Bruneau, Michel., Uang, Chia-Ming. (2011) Ductile Design of Steel Structures, 2nd Edition. United King- dom: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 9780071623957, 0071623957.
    2nd Edition · required
    ISBN 9780071623957
  • Slides
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