4028-CIV

📍Module 1: Introduction to Earthquake Engineering (Week 1)

• Fundamentals of Seismology:

  • Causes of earthquakes (tectonic plates, seismic activity).

  • Types of seismic waves and their effects on structures.

  • Earthquake measurement (Richter scale, ground acceleration).

• Historical evolution of earthquake engineering.

• Introduction to seismic design concepts.

• Review of major global seismic disasters (e.g., Turkey, Japan, Nepal).