CEE 588
Geotechnical Earthquake Engrg

Credit:  4 hours.


Seismic hazard analysis, cyclic response of soils and rock; wave propagation through soil and local site effects; liquefaction and post liquefaction behavior, seismic soil-structure of foundations and underground structures, seismic design of retaining walls, underground structures and tunnels. Construction and machine vibrations. Blasting. Prerequisite: CEE 472 and CEE 483.