The objective of this Module is to introduce the principles of Seismic Design of Structures and the Swiss Seismic Code Provisions to Civil Engineers working in Switzerland.

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The scope of this Module is to present Analysis Methods and Case Study Examples that illustrate established procedures and practical engineering solutions that are applied in the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing structures by Civil Engineers working in Switzerland.

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The aim of this course is to provide the fundamental knowledge on the seismic design and evaluation of bridges in Switzerland and worldwide. The course focuses on the practical application of this knowledge through the seismic design and evaluation of real bridges located in Switzerland.

The following topics are covered: 1) origin and quantification of earthquake hazard; 2) seismic response of elastic and inelastic structures; 3) response history and response spectrum seismic evaluation methods; 4) basis for seismic design codes; and 5) fundamentals of seismic design of structures. These topics are discussed in framework of performance-based seismic design.

The aim of this course is to present the state of the art of the current procedures for seismic evaluation and retrofitting of existing buildings in Switzerland (Norm SIA 269/8) and worldwide. Emphasis will be given on the practical application of these procedures in real buildings located in Switzerland, through case studies presented by experts in the field.