Passive Control of Structural Systems

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CEE 511 or equivalent. Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) Design and theoretical understanding of passive control techniques applied to structures, a critical comparison of different passive control systems and how to model them, and potential of supplemental energy dissipation, seismic isolation, and other innovative passive control systems to reduce the response of structures under dynamic and seismic loads.