short course

on

Specifications, Analysis & Design of

Earthquake-Resistant Structures

November 3–7, 2001

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is designed to introduce engineering issues that are deemed essential to proper design and assessment of structures to resist earthquake effects. It is well known that frequent and random occurrences of seismic activities almost always result in massive loss of lives and destructions of structures. Therefore, it is imperative that engineers involved in the design of structures have adequate understanding of earthquake effects on structures and how aseismic designs of structures should be performed to minimize human and property losses. Content of this course will enable the participants to develop the required skills to study and design structures (R/C and steel) for earthquake effects with and without computers. Engineering specifications, methods of analysis, and design are emphasized in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

The outline of the course will include the following topics:

(1) Seismic zones and predictions of earthquakes.

(2) Basics of earthquake engineering.

(3) Effects of earthquakes on structures.

(4) Methods of dynamic structural analysis.

(5) Behavior & design of framed concrete structures/joints under earthquake actions.

(6) Behavior & design of framed steel structures/joints under earthquake actions.

(7) Geotechnical investigations.

(8) Seismic response & design of foundations.

(9) Specifications for seismic design of concrete and steel structures/joints.

(10) Design of earthquake-resistant tall buildings.

(11) Computer-based analysis and design of structures under earthquakes.

COURSE FORMAT

The course materials will be presented in four sessions daily. Sessions of the course will be a combination of lectures, group discussions and tutorial sessions to familiarize the participants with computer and experimental testing of structures.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Sessions of the course are held from Saturday to Wednesday, 3-7 November, 2001. Daily, the first session starts at 8:30 a.m. and the last session ends at 4:00 p.m. The schedule will include 30 minutes breaks for refreshments in the morning and afternoon and 1½ hour lunch break.

LOCATION

Sessions of the course will be held in building 14 (Auditorium 111). Computer tutorial sessions will be held in the PC laboratory of the department of Civil Engineering.

FACULTY

The course will be taught by five faculty of the departments of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, one faculty from the department of Civil Engineering at King Saud University, Riyadh, and one highly qualified professional engineer from the industry. The faculty have diversified experiences of teaching, research and industry experience.

CERTIFICATES

The College of Applied Engineering at KFUPM will award each participant with at least 80 percent attendance of all sessions certificates of successful completion of the course.

COURSE FEE

The course registration fee is SR 3500 per participant for early registration and SR 3700 for late registration. The fee will cover all course materials, including notes, some design softwares, refreshments, daily lunch and graduation luncheon. Payments of this fee should be made by certified checks payable to King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran.

APPLICATIONS

Engineering Consultants, Practicing Engineers, and Graduate Students [with an Engineering Degree B.Sc., or its equivalent] are invited to complete the attached application form and return it to the following address:

Continuing Education Program & Educational Services

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

KFUPM Box 5026

Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

Phone: (03) 860-2981

FAX : (03) 860-4770/2341

GENERAL INFORMATION

Extra information about the course can be obtained from the course coordinator:

Dr. Saeid A. Alghamdi (Course Coordinator)

Department of Civil Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

KFUPM Box 1896

Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

Phones: (03) 860-2570 & (05) 480-3357

FAXes: (03) 860-2570 & (03) 860-2987

e-mail: saghamdi@kfupm.edu.sa

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Prospective participants should make arrangements for their travels and accommodations as the course fee does not include boarding and lodging. The King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals has arrangements with few local hotels to provide participants in the course with special discount rates:

· Dhahran International Hotel (Phone: 03-894-8555)

· Ramada Hotel (Phone: 03-891-5444)

· The Meridian (Phone: 03-864-6000)

You are advised to call and arrange for your hotel reservation to qualify for special discount rates.

TYPICAL EARTHQAUKE MOTIONS & DAMAGE

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