Topics in Soil Dynamics
| Title | Βασικές Αρχές Εδαφοδυναμικής / Topics in Soil Dynamics |
| Code | EGSO208 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Papazachos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023280 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efarmosménī Geōfysikī kai Seismología | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600304338
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600304338
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Seismic response of structures: Observations from real earthquakes case studies. Introduction to strong ground motion, elastic waves theory, Fourier and response spectra, strong ground motion intensity indices, dynamic behavior of soils, laboratory and in-situ testing method for dynamic soil properties, soil liquefaction, seismic response of soils and applications in geotechnical earthquake engineering, soil, site and topography effects on seismic response, Design Spectra - seismic design codes (EC8, EAK2002, international codes)
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 36 | ||||
| Exams | 4 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
Small practical projects on real data or/and literature surveying projects.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
28-02-2025
