Academic Catalog

CE5801 CONDITION AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF BUILDINGS

Course Code: 5625801
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. AHMET YAKUT
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Seismic performance objectives and code design criteria. Linear and nonlinear seismic analysis. Procedures for evaluating existing buildings. Vulnerability assessment techniques. Introduction to loss estimation and earthquake insurance.