ZMG 603E - Geotechnical Earth. Eng.

Course Objectives

Understand geotechnical problems occured under earthquake loads.
Write an origanal paper following the research on a case study occured during an earthquake.

Course Description

Earthquakes, seismicity, site amplification and response spectra; Stress-strain and shear strength characteristics of soils under earthquake excitations; The behavior of foundation and designs in seismic areas; Evaluation of slope stability during earthquakes; Behavior of retaining walls and earth retaining structures during earthquakes; Behavior of tunnels and lifeline systems during earthquakes; Numerical methods in geotechnical earthquake engineering; Earthquake codes related to geotechnical design