Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate seismic hazards in Canadian cities
• Perform seismic analysis of structures both manually and using computer tools
• Use the seismic design provisions of the National Building Code of Canada for design projects
• Apply the basic principles of design and detailing of earthquake-resistant steel and reinforced concrete buildings
• Integrate seismic force-resisting systems into the design of multi-storey buildings

Description
To design buildings to resist earthquakes, structural engineers need a thorough understanding of the seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC 2020) and seismic design and detailing requirements provided by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA). This course offers the opportunity to learn seismic provisions of NBCC 2020 and apply them to a multi-storey building.

This course also covers the seismic design and detailing requirements of CSA A23.3-19 and CSA S16-19 for designing reinforced concrete and steel buildings with the most commonly used seismic force-resisting systems. As part of this course, participants will learn how to perform static and dynamic seismic analyses of structures using computer software.

Important note: This advanced course builds upon the material covered in the “Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design” course. Basic earthquake engineering and dynamic analysis knowledge are required to fully understand the course content.

Who Should Attend

Those requiring a thorough understanding of seismic analysis and design, including Structural Engineers, Forensic Engineers, Designers, Consulting Engineers, and Project Engineers.

Course Syllabus

Day I

Welcome, Introduction, Course Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Method

Overview of Earthquake Engineering

• Important characteristics of earthquakes
• Seismicity in Canada
• Elements of structural dynamics
• Overview of dynamic analysis methods

Seismic Provisions of the National Building Code of Canada

• Minimum lateral earthquake design force
• Design response spectrum
• Types of seismic force-resisting systems
• Equivalent static force procedure
• Deflections and drift limits
• Other design requirements (irregularities, torsional effects, etc.)
• Solved example: seismic analysis of a building according to the NBCC

Day II

Seismic Design Philosophy

• Introduction to “fuse” mechanisms
• General architectural and construction requirements for seismic design

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

• General seismic design requirements
• Seismic provisions for the design of ductile moment-resisting reinforced concrete frames
• Solved example 1 for reinforced concrete buildings

Day III

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures (Continued)

• Seismic provisions for the design of ductile reinforced concrete shear walls
• Solved example 2 for reinforced concrete buildings

Seismic Design of Steel Buildings

• General seismic design requirements
• Seismic provisions for the design of ductile moment-resisting steel frames
• Solved example 1 for steel buildings
• Seismic provisions for the design of concentrically braced steel frames
• Solved example 2 for steel buildings

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes