SOIL DYNAMICS

Course Description

This course focuses on the fundamentals of soil dynamics and on its use for geotechnical design and risk assessment in areas of high seismicity. Emphasis will be given to the processes that control wave propagation in natural deposits, as well as to the implications of ground shaking for the natural and built environment. Specific topics include: analysis of strong ground motion, characterization of dynamic soil properties, site response analysis, liquefaction assessment, landslide hazard analysis and dynamic soil-structure interaction. Methods of data interpretation and modelling will be thought using computer methods. Engineering theories to link the variability of dynamic soil response to the performance of geotechnical systems will also be discussed. The knowledge gained from this course is valuable for both research and professional practice in geotechnical engineering, natural hazard assessment and infrastructure management. Vibration of elementary systems, wave propagation in elastic, layered, saturated media, behavior of dynamically loaded soils, theories for vibrations of foundations, design of dynamically loaded foundations, prediction of soil response to earthquake motion, determination of dynamic soil properties, liquefaction of soils and soil subsidence due to earthquake.

SOIL DYNAMICS

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1. 1. Critically evaluates current and advanced knowledge in civil engineering and makes original contributions that expand the boundaries of the field.
2. 2. Identifies complex engineering problems, develops new methods or models, and scientifically validates them.
3. 3. Analyzes existing theories, methods, and applications in depth and applies them to new areas of research.
4. 4. Designs, conducts, and interprets independent scientific research within disciplinary or interdisciplinary contexts.
5. 5. Plans, executes, and completes original research in accordance with principles of scientific ethics and integrity.
6. 6. Designs and develops innovative systems, processes, or methodologies in the field of civil engineering.
7. 7. Evaluates scientific, technological, social, and environmental developments in the field and proposes sustainable engineering solutions.
8. 8. Effectively uses and develops advanced computational, modeling, and simulation techniques in civil engineering applications.
9. 9. Critically reviews national and international scientific literature in the field and produces original scholarly publications.
10. 10. Communicates scientific research and its results effectively through written, oral, and visual means in national and international contexts.
11. 11. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research environments, initiates new collaborations, and manages research teams.
12. 12. Utilizes knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society, evaluates the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of engineering practices, and makes responsible decisions.

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