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139-0101-00L 2 Credits WBZ D-BAUG
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Module 1: Introduction to Seismic Design and Swiss Seismic Code Provisions

Modul 1: Erdbebengerechter Entwurf und Normen in der Schweiz

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bozidar Stojadinovic, Dr. Anastasios Tsiavos
Only for CAS in Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:57

Abstract

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.

Objective

This module enables participants: - To understand the critical points of the Swiss Code Provisions for the seismic design of new structures and the seismic evaluation of existing structures - To get an overview in the dynamics and the principles of seismic design of structures

Content

1.1 Introduction to seismic hazard and seismic risk, seismic performance objectives, common structural deficiencies and observed damage patterns due to earthquake ground motion excitation 1.2 Seismic elastic and inelastic response of SDOF systems and earthquake response spectra 1.3 Seismic elastic and inelastic response of MDOF systems, Response Spectrum Analysis and Pushover Analysis 1.4 Seismic Design of structures using SIA 261: Presentation and Examples 1.5 Good practices for the seismic design of new structures 1.6 Seismic safety of non-structural components 1.7 Swiss Code Provisions for the seismic evaluation of existing structures SIA 269/8: Presentation and examples, Evaluation of commensurability of seismic retrofitting measures

General Information

Language
German
Levels
WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Modul 1: Erdbebengerechter Entwurf und Normen in der Schweiz
Blockkurs
  • 02.09 Date 13:45-19:30 (HPT C 103)
  • 03.09 Date 09:45-17:30 (HPT C 103)
  • 16.09 Date 13:45-19:30 (HPT C 103)
  • 17.09 Date 09:45-17:30 (HPT C 103)
  • 01.10 Date 09:45-17:30 (HCP E 47.4)
  • 06.10 Date 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 36.1)
  • 06.10 Date 15:45-19:30 (HIL E 15.2)
42 h semesterly

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