Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering – Soil Dynamics
| Title | Γεωτεχνική Σεισμική Μηχανική - Εδαφοδυναμική (ΥK για ΤΓΜ) / Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering – Soil Dynamics |
| Code | ΤΕ8400 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022044 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4.5 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4.5 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 4.5 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600262105
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600262105
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΤΕ3600 Engineering Geology I
- ΤΕ5300 Soil Mechanics I
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. know the basic principles of the engineering seismology, assess (study) the expected seismic hazard and calculate the peak ground acceleration, required in the seismic code,
2. know the principles and mechanisms of propagation of seismic waves and their relationship with critical geotechnical properties and parameters, processing and interpretation of seismic signal in seismic engineering,
3. calculate Fourier and response spectra, and use them in seismic design,
4. know the area of soil dynamics, in terms of soil parameters, as well as the methods and techniques of their investigation in the field and laboratory,
5. estimate the characteristics of site response and resonance, with empirical and theoretical methods, using appropriate software;
6. be aware of the respective seismic codes and their reliability limits, regarding the design of geotechnical projects,
7. compose and solve individual technical issues described in the course contents.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Design and manage projects
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
• Engineering Seismology – Seismic Risk and Hazard
• Seismic waves, recordings, propagation - characteristics and properties - geometry of soil formations
• Strong ground motion, time and frequency fields (spectra) Signal analysis and processing.
• Dynamic properties and geometry of soil structure - Seismic code Provisions
• Soil structure investigation methods - Field techniques and laboratory tests
• Dynamic loading of soil element - Simple constitutive simulations
• Seismic Response and Site Effects - Seismic code Provisions
• Seismic response of structures - geotechnical structures - Seismic code Provisions
• Kinematic and inertial soil-structure interaction.
• Basic principles on Seismic Design of Structures and Infrastructure (Foundations - Slopes - Embankments - Retaining Structures - Underground Structures - Special Structures).
Keywords
Engineering Seismology, Seismic Risk and Hazard, Strong Ground Motion, Soil Dynamics, Seismic Response, Design Load, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 4 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 4 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 7 | 0.3 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 4 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project | 39 | 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Written assigments | 10 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 126 | 4.5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams on course material and homework projects. The homework projects is mandatory requirement. The written exams (midterm and final) count for 80% (30% and 50%, respectively) and the homework projects for 20% of the total grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γεωτεχνική σεισμική μηχανική Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 11425 Έκδοση: 1η έκδ./2010 Συγγραφείς: Πιτιλάκης Κυριαζής ISBN: 978-960-456-226-8 Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Ζήτη Πελαγία & Σια Ι.Κ.Ε.
Additional bibliography for study
Γεωφυσική Μηχανική
Έκδοση: 1η έκδ./2010 Συγγραφείς: Ραπτάκης Δημήτριος
Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Στγγραφέας): e-learning
Last Update
10-06-2025
