Course Description:
Earthquake characteristics, magnitude, response spectrum,
dynamic response of structures to ground motion.
Base isolation and earthquake-resistant design.
Wind loads and aeroelastic instabilities. Extreme
winds. Wind effects on structures and gust factors.
Faculty/Manager:
Andrew Smyth
Contact Information:
Andrew Smyth
email: smyth@civil.columbia.eduCredits for Course: 3 Viewing Schedule: 1 lecture per week