U annex-2 G25. 19 Water resources engineering 3(3-0) Elective Rationale

1. 
   Water Withdrawals and Uses
   

1. 
   Water use classification
   
2. 
   Water for energy
   
3. 
   Water for agriculture
   
4. 
   Water supply/withdrawals
   

2. 
   Water Distribution
   

1. 
   Water distribution systems
   
2. 
   Pipe flow equation
   
3. 
   System components
   
4. 
   Hydraulics of simple networks
   
5. 
   Pump systems analysis
   
6. 
   Network simulation
   
7. 
   Hydraulic transients
   

3. 
   Hydropower Engineering
   

1. 
   Principles of hydropower engineering
   
2. 
   Hydropower water conveyance system
   
3. 
   Determining energy potential
   

4. 
   Reservoir Design and Optimization
   

1. 
   Surface-water reservoir systems
   
2. 
   Mass curve analysis
   
3. 
   Sequent peak analysis
   
4. 
   Reservoir operation rules
   
5. 
   Reservoir simulation
   

5. 
   River Engineering and Sedimentation
   

1. 
   Sediment sources and sediment characteristics
   
2. 
   Bed forms and flow resistance
   
3. 
   Sediment transport
   
4. 
   Bed load formulas
   
5. 
   Suspended load formulas
   
6. 
   Total load
   
7. 
   Watershed sediment yield
   
8. 
   Reservoir sedimentation
   
9. 
   River training and riverbank protection works
   
10. 
    Sediment control devices
    

Mays L. W. (2005):

1. 
   Water/Wastewater Sources, Quantity and Quality
   

1. 
   Sources of water supply and wastewater
   
2. 
   Water demand for various purposes
   
3. 
   Population forecasting by various methods
   
4. 
   Estimation of wastewater flows and variation in wastewater flows
   
5. 
   Estimation of storm water quantity
   
6. 
   Water/wastewater quality parameters and quality standard for various water uses
   
7. 
   Water/wastewater treatment
   

2. 
   Water Supply/Distribution Systems
   

1. 
   Selection of source of water supply
   
2. 
   Pressure and gravity distribution systems
   
3. 
   Design of water distribution systems
   

3. 
   Wastewater/Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems
   

1. 
   Wastewater collection
   
2. 
   Design of sewerage systems
   
3. 
   Design of low cost sanitation
   
4. 
   Discharge of sewage in streams/lakes
   
5. 
   Wastewater recycling and reuse
   

4. 
   Wastewater Treatment
   

1. 
   Wastewater characteristics
   
2. 
   Physical methods of wastewater treatment
   
3. 
   Chemical methods of wastewater treatment
   
4. 
   Biological methods of wastewater treatment
   
5. 
   Sludge treatment
   

5. 
   Wastewater Treatment Plant Characteristics
   

1. 
   Sequencing of unit operations and processes
   
2. 
   Plant layout
   
3. 
   Hydraulic considerations
   

6. 
   Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems
   

1. 
   Ponds and lagoons
   
2. 
   Wetlands and root-zone systems
   

7. 
   Groundwater and Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply
   

1. 
   Water characteristics
   
2. 
   Plant layout and sequencing of unit operations and processes
   
3. 
   Hydraulic considerations
   

Morgan P. (1990):

Qasim S. R., Motley E. M., and Zhu G. (2000):

1. 
   Introduction
   

1. 
   Historical background of coastal engineering
   
2. 
   Subjects to be treated in coastal engineering
   
3. 
   Wave characteristics
   

2. 
   Linear Wave Theory
   

1. 
   Basic equations of water waves
   
2. 
   Small amplitude wave theory and standing waves
   
3. 
   Irregular waves
   
4. 
   Wave spectrum
   

3. 
   Wave Transformation
   

1. 
   Transformation of waves in shallow water
   
2. 
   Bottom friction
   
3. 
   Breaking wave
   
4. 
   Wave setdown and setup
   
5. 
   Wave runup, overtopping and transmission on beach and structures
   

4. 
   Long Period Sea Waves
   

1. 
   Tide
   
2. 
   Storm surge
   
3. 
   Tsunamis
   
4. 
   Oscillations in bays and harbors
   

5. 
   Wave Forces on Structures
   

1. 
   Stability of rubble mound structure
   
2. 
   Wave pressure on vertical structures
   
3. 
   Wave forces on pile structures
   

1. 
   Introduction
   

1. 
   Groundwater in the hydrologic cycle
   
2. 
   Aquifers and their basic properties
   
3. 
   Recharge areas, discharge areas, and groundwater divides
   
4. 
   Groundwater budget
   

2. 
   Groundwater Hydrology
   

1. 
   Darcy’s Law and hydraulic potential
   
2. 
   Basic continuity equation
   
3. 
   Streamlines and flow nets
   
4. 
   Confined and unconfined flows
   
5. 
   Initial and boundary conditions
   
6. 
   Groundwater-surface water interactions
   
7. 
   Groundwater flow modeling
   

3. 
   Contaminant Hydrology
   

1. 
   Geochemistry and groundwater pollution
   
2. 
   Contaminant transport mechanisms and equations
   
3. 
   Effects of concentration gradients (Fick’s Law)
   
4. 
   Modeling of contaminant transport
   
5. 
   Geochemical tracers, stable isotopes
   

4. 
   Coupled Flow and Transport
   

1. 
   Density driven flow, freshwater/saltwater interaction
   
2. 
   Heat transport and groundwater flow
   
3. 
   Unsaturated zone hydrology
   
4. 
   Flow equations (retention curves and Richard’s equation)
   
5. 
   Infiltration and evapotranspiration
   
6. 
   Mathematical models
   

5. 
   Well Hydraulics
   

1. 
   Well construction, hydraulics and testing
   
2. 
   Pumping tests and slug tests
   
3. 
   Thiem and Thies equations
   
4. 
   Partially penetrating wells
   
5. 
   Multiple well systems
   
6. 
   Capture zone analysis
   

6. 
   Groundwater Evaluation and Management
   

1. 
   Exploration of aquifers
   
2. 
   Groundwater development and consequences
   
3. 
   Groundwater management issues
   

Kashef A.I. (1986):

1. 
   Flood Control
   

1. 
   Introduction to floods
   
2. 
   Floodplain management
   
3. 
   Flood control alternatives
   
4. 
   Flood damage and net benefit estimation
   

2. 
   Stormwater Control
   

1. 
   Stormwater management
   
2. 
   Storm systems
   
3. 
   Stormwater drainage channels
   
4. 
   Storm water detention
   

3. 
   Drought Management
   

1. 
   Drought management options
   
2. 
   Drought severity
   
3. 
   Economic aspects of water shortage
   

4. 
   Water Quality
   

1. 
   Water pollution
   
2. 
   Basic parameters of water
   
3. 
   Inorganic and organic chemicals
   
4. 
   Water quality management
   

5. 
   Engineering Economy in Water Resources
   

1. 
   Benefit-cost analysis
   
2. 
   Evaluation of alternatives
   
3. 
   Price elasticity of water demand
   
4. 
   Demand models
   

6. 
   Linear Programming Applications in Water Resources
   

1. 
   Introduction to linear programming
   
2. 
   Linear programming model
   
3. 
   Assumptions of linear programming
   
4. 
   Simplex method for linear programming
   

7. 
   Water Resources Planning
   

1. 
   Levels of planning
   
2. 
   Phases and objectives
   
3. 
   Data requirements
   
4. 
   Project formulation and evaluation
   
5. 
   Environmental considerations
   
6. 
   Systems analysis
   
7. 
   Multi-purpose projects
   

8. 
   Integrated Water Resource Management
   

1. 
   What is IWRM?
   
2. 
   IWRM principles
   
3. 
   Concept of integration
   
4. 
   Socio-economic and environmental consideration
   
5. 
   Institutional arrangement
   
6. 
   Management instruments
   
7. 
   Participatory approach and decentralization
   

9. 
   Case Studies
   

Mays, L. W. (2005):

Cech T. V. (2009):

3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Stephenson D. (2003):

Water Resources Management, Swets and Zeitlinger B.V. Lisse, The Netherlands.

Chandrakumar G. and Mukundan N. (2006):

1. 
   Soil-Plant-Water Relationships
   

1. 
   Soil properties
   
2. 
   Evapotranspiration
   
3. 
   Soil water balance
   
4. 
   Crop water requirements
   

2. 
   Irrigation Planning and Development
   

1. 
   Feasibility studies
   
2. 
   Land resource assessment
   
3. 
   Irrigation potential (water sources)
   
4. 
   Project appraisal and implementation
   

3. 
   Design of Irrigation Systems
   

1. 
   Types of farm irrigation systems
   
2. 
   Irrigation methods
   
3. 
   Surface irrigation (furrow, flooding)
   
4. 
   Overhead irrigation (sprinkler)
   
5. 
   Sub-surface irrigation (drip)
   

4. 
   Design of Drainage Systems
   

1. 
   Agricultural drainage
   
2. 
   Main drainage systems
   
3. 
   Design of open channels
   
4. 
   Design of pipe drains
   

5. 
   Irrigation and Drainage Structures
   

1. 
   Dam (reservoir)
   
2. 
   Canal network (main, secondary, tertiary)
   
3. 
   Canal structures (falls, check dams, regulators, intake/offtake, etc.)
   
4. 
   Cross drainage structures (culverts, siphons, super passages, inlets/outlets, drop structures, etc.)
   
5. 
   Canal outlets (pipe, weirs, CHO, etc.)
   

6. 
   Flow Measurements
   

1. 
   Flow measuring devices
   
2. 
   Flow measurement in open channels (current meters, weirs, flumes, orifices)
   
3. 
   Flow measurement in pipelines (flow meters, pitot tubes, etc)
   

7. 
   Selection and Operation of Pumps
   

1. 
   Types of irrigation pumps
   
2. 
   Rating curves for pumps
   
3. 
   Pump selection
   
4. 
   Pump power requirement
   
5. 
   Pump operation and maintenance
   

1. 
   Determination of soil bulk density and particle size distribution
   
2. 
   Soil moisture measurement techniques
   
3. 
   Hydraulic conductivity tests
   
4. 
   Design and evaluation of sprinkler irrigation system
   
5. 
   Design and evaluation of trickle irrigation system
   
6. 
   Design and evaluation of surface/subsurface drainage systems
   

Ritzema H. P. (Editor-in-Chief) (1994):

Bos M. (1989):

Cuenca R. H. (1989):

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) (1998):

James L. (1988):

Jensen M. E. (1983):

Kay M. (1986):

Murty V. V. N. (1998):

Novak P., Moffat A. I. B., Nalluri C., and Narayanan R. (1990):

Rydzewski J. R. (1987):

1. 
   Introduction to Modeling
   

1. 
   What is modeling?
   
2. 
   Physical and mathematical modeling
   

2. 
   Modeling Process
   

1. 
   Steps in modeling
   
2. 
   Calibration and validation
   
3. 
   Sensitivity analysis
   

3. 
   Modeling in Hydrology
   

1. 
   Why are hydrological models needed?
   
2. 
   Hydrologic system analysis and modeling
   
3. 
   Classification of hydrologic models
   
4. 
   Use of hydrologic models
   
5. 
   Methodology for using hydrologic models
   

4. 
   Watershed Delineation
   

1. 
   Introduction to watersheds
   
2. 
   GIS and digital elevation models
   
3. 
   Watershed delineation using GIS
   

5. 
   Theory of Hydrologic Modeling
   

1. 
   Precipitation modeling methods
   
2. 
   Loss methods
   
3. 
   Estimation of evapotranspiration
   
4. 
   Runoff modeling methods
   
5. 
   Routing methods
   

1. 
   Watershed delineation using GIS
   
2. 
   Rainfall-runoff models
   
3. 
   Flow routing models
   
4. 
   Hydrologic statistical models (frequency analysis models)
   
5. 
   Reservoir operation and stream flow simulation models
   

1. 
   Modeling of Structural Systems
   

1. 
   Discrete modeling of structures
   
2. 
   Discrete modeling of loads
   
3. 
   Statics and kinematics requirements for a structural system
   

2. 
   Matrix Force Method
   

1. 
   Description of force method
   
2. 
   Member flexibility matrix
   
3. 
   Formulation of matrix force method
   
4. 
   Temperature effects in matrix force method
   

3. 
   Matrix Displacement Method
   

1. 
   Description of displacement method
   
2. 
   Member stiffness matrix
   
3. 
   Formulation of matrix displacement method
   
4. 
   Temperature effects in matrix displacement method
   

4. 
   Direct Stiffness Method
   

1. 
   Kinematics in different coordinate systems
   
2. 
   Stiffness matrix of a beam in 2D space
   
3. 
   Stiffness matrix of some simple 1D elements
   
4. 
   Formation of the global stiffness equations
   
5. 
   The general assembly procedure
   
6. 
   Modification for prescribed degree of freedoms
   
7. 
   Computer implementation of the direct stiffness method
   
8. 
   Temperature effects in direct stiffness method
   

5. 
   Advanced Techniques in Direct Stiffness Method
   

1. 
   Modification of element stiffness matrix for member end releases
   
2. 
   The rigid zones at member ends
   
3. 
   Static condensation of stiffness matrices
   
4. 
   Sub structuring technique
   
5. 
   Imposition of constraint conditions
   

6. 
   Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis
   

1. 
   Material nonlinearity, geometric nonlinearity
   
2. 
   Concept of geometric stiffness
   
3. 
   Geometric stiffness for bar element and beam element
   
4. 
   Stability analysis of frame structures
   

Przemieniecki J. S. (1968):

Neville A. M. and Brown T. G. (2003):

1. 
   Introduction to Steel Structure Design
   

1. 
   Material properties of steel
   
2. 
   Design concepts of steel structures
   
3. 
   ASD, plastic and LRFD
   
4. 
   Building codes and specifications for steel design
   

2. 
   Design of Tension Members
   

1. 
   Typical tension members
   
2. 
   Design criteria
   
3. 
   Net and gross areas, effective area
   
4. 
   Design of tension members: Threaded rods, cables and pin connected members
   

3. 
   Design of Compression Members
   

1. 
   Column behavior and modes of buckling failure
   
2. 
   Influence of end conditions, effective length
   
3. 
   Design of compression members
   
4. 
   Local buckling
   

4. 
   Design of Beam Members
   

1. 
   Beam behavior and modes of failure
   
2. 
   Moment and shear capacity of beams
   
3. 
   Flexural stability and lateral torsional buckling
   
4. 
   Serviceability requirements
   
5. 
   General and simplified design procedures
   

5. 
   Design of Beam - Column Members
   

1. 
   Beam-column behavior
   
2. 
   Moment amplification analysis
   
3. 
   Analysis and design of braced frames
   
4. 
   Analysis and design of unbraced frames
   
5. 
   Design of bracing elements
   

6. 
   Design of Connections
   

1. 
   Types of connections
   
2. 
   Design strength of bolts
   
3. 
   Analysis and design of bolted connections
   
4. 
   Design strength of welds
   
5. 
   Analysis and design of welded connections
   

Salmon C. G. and Johnson J. E. (1990):

1. 
   Introduction
   

1. 
   Dynamical behavior of structures
   
2. 
   Methods of discretization
   
3. 
   Formulation of the equations of motion
   

2. 
   Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems
   

1. 
   SDOF approximation of vibrating systems
   
2. 
   Equation of motion
   
3. 
   Influence of support excitation
   

3. 
   Free Vibration of SDOF Systems
   

1. 
   Analysis of undamped free vibrations
   
2. 
   Analysis of viscous-damped free vibrations
   
3. 
   Free vibration of SDOF system with Coulomb damping
   

4. 
   Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems
   

1. 
   Response to harmonic excitation
   
2. 
   Response to periodic excitation
   
3. 
   Response to general dynamic excitation
   
4. 
   Numerical evaluation of dynamic response of SDOF systems
   

5. 
   Dynamics of Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems
   

1. 
   Selection of the degrees of freedom
   
2. 
   Lumped-parameter models
   
3. 
   Formulation of equations of motion
   

6. 
   Free Vibration of MDOF Systems
   

1. 
   Free vibration of undamped MDOF systems
   
2. 
   Natural frequencies and modes
   
3. 
   Numerical evaluation of natural frequencies and modes of undamped MDOF systems
   

7. 
   Dynamic Response of MDOF Systems: Mode Superposition Method
   

1. 
   Normal coordinates
   
2. 
   Uncoupled equations of motion: Undamped
   
3. 
   Uncoupled Equations of Motion: Viscous damping
   
4. 
   Response analysis by mode displacement superposition
   

Clough R. W. and Penzlen J. (1993):

Smith J. W. (1988):

1. 
   Review Design of Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures
   

1. 
   Stress-strain relationships for concrete and steel
   
2. 
   Limit state design
   
3. 
   Flexural capacity of RC beam
   
4. 
   Shear capacity of RC beam
   
5. 
   Capacity of RC beam subjected to combined flexural moment and axial force
   
6. 
   Interaction of shear, flexure and axial forces
   
7. 
   Torsion capacity of RC beam
   
8. 
   Combined flexure and torsion
   

2. 
   Strut-and-Tie Models
   

1. 
   Introduction
   
2. 
   Development of Strut-and-Tie models
   
3. 
   Strut-and-Tie design methodology
   
4. 
   Applications
   

3. 
   Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames
   

1. 
   Loading
   
2. 
   Simplifications in frame analysis
   
3. 
   Methods of elastic analysis
   
4. 
   Idealization of the structure
   
5. 
   Preliminary design and guidelines for proportioning members
   
6. 
   Approximate analysis – ACI moment coefficients
   

4. 
   Analysis and Design of Slabs
   

1. 
   Types of slabs
   
2. 
   Design of one-way slabs
   
3. 
   Temperature and shrinkage reinforcement
   
4. 
   Behavior of two-way edge-supported slabs
   
5. 
   Two-way column-supported slabs
   
6. 
   Direct design method for column-supported slabs
   
7. 
   Flexural reinforcement for column-supported slabs
   
8. 
   Equivalent frame method
   
9. 
   Shear design
   
10. 
    Transfer of moments at columns
    
11. 
    Openings in slabs
    
12. 
    Deflection calculations
    

5. 
   Footings and Foundations
   

1. 
   Types and functions
   
2. 
   Spread footings
   
3. 
   Design factors
   
4. 
   Loads, bearing pressures, and footing sizes
   
5. 
   Wall footings
   
6. 
   Column footings
   
7. 
   Combined footings
   
8. 
   Strip, grid and mat foundations
   
9. 
   Pile caps
   

Nilson A. H., Darwin D., and Dolan C. W. (2003):

1. 
   The Earth as a Planet
   

1. 
   The solar system
   
2. 
   The dynamic Earth
   

2. 
   Gravity, the Figure of the Earth and Geodynamics
   

1. 
   The Earth’s size and shape
   
2. 
   Gravitation
   
3. 
   The Earth’s rotation
   
4. 
   The Earth’s figure and gravity
   
5. 
   Gravity anomalies
   
6. 
   Interpretation of gravity anomalies
   
7. 
   Isostasy
   

3. 
   Seismology and the Internal Structure of the Earth
   

1. 
   Introduction
   
2. 
   Elasticity theory
   
3. 
   Seismic waves
   
4. 
   The seismograph
   
5. 
   Earthquake seismology
   
6. 
   Seismic wave propagation
   
7. 
   Internal structure of the Earth
   

4. 
   Earth’s Age, Thermal and Electrical Properties
   

1. 
   Geochronology
   
2. 
   The Earth’s heat
   
3. 
   Geoelectricity
   

5. 
   Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism
   

1. 
   Historical introduction
   
2. 
   The physics of magnetism
   
3. 
   Rock magnetism
   
4. 
   Geomagnetism
   
5. 
   Magnetic survey
   
6. 
   Paleomagnetism
   

6. 
   Applied Geophysics
   

1. 
   Application of geophysics in global studies
   
2. 
   Regional geophysics
   
3. 
   Hydrogeophysics
   

1. 
   Introduction to the field geophysical survey
   
2. 
   Presentation of geophysical data
   
3. 
   Laboratory geophysical measurements
   
4. 
   Seismic refraction
   
5. 
   Seismic reflection
   
6. 
   Resistivity measurement and electric survey
   
7. 
   Gravity survey
   
8. 
   Magnetic survey
   
9. 
   Integrated interpretation of geophysical data
   
10. 
    Geophysical survey report
    

1. 
   General Geology
   

1. 
   Minerals and rocks
   
2. 
   Geological processes
   
3. 
   Geological structures
   
4. 
   Geological age
   

2. 
   Introductory Material and Environmental Concerns Related to Surface Geologic Processes
   

1. 
   Population dynamics and associated environmental pressures
   
2. 
   Soils formation, classification and associated concerns
   
3. 
   Mass wasting: forms, behaviors and concerns
   
4. 
   Fluvial processes: floods and more
   
5. 
   Shorelines: dynamics, deltas, barrier island complexes, engineering issues
   
6. 
   Karst terrains and associated environmental concerns
   

3. 
   Environmental Concerns Related to Earthquakes and Volcanism
   

1. 
   Plate tectonic theory - the how and why of earthquakes and volcanoes
   
2. 
   Seismology - the science of earthquakes
   
3. 
   Events and environmental concerns associated with earthquakes
   
4. 
   Earthquake prediction
   
5. 
   Earthquake engineering and zoning
   
6. 
   Volcanology - the science of volcanism
   
7. 
   Environmental concerns associated with volcanism, case histories
   
8. 
   Role of volcanic eruptions in global climate change
   

4. 
   Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater Contamination
   

1. 
   Basics of hydrogeology
   
2. 
   Wells, recharge rates and case histories of groundwater depletion
   
3. 
   Groundwater geochemistry, contamination, clean up and legal framework
   
4. 
   Energy resources, exploration, extraction, use and associated environmental concerns
   
5. 
   Nuclear energy and radioactive waste disposal
   
6. 
   Metallic resources and related environmental concerns
   
7. 
   Landfill design and solid waste disposal
   

1. 
   Visual mineral identification
   
2. 
   Visual rock identification
   
3. 
   Mineral and rock identification under microscope
   
4. 
   GPS and Surveying
   
5. 
   Reading topographic maps
   
6. 
   Reading geological maps
   
7. 
   Structural geology exercises
   
8. 
   Plate tectonics and geological hazards exercises
   
9. 
   Groundwater flow and pumping test analysis
   
10. 
    Geological field visit/trip
    

The students are expected to join a field trip to get acquainted with rock and geological processes in the field.

1. 
   Introduction to Computational Geotechnics
   

1. 
   Traditional soil mechanics problems
   
2. 
   Practical geotechnical engineering problems
   
3. 
   Finite element method and commercial software for geotechnical engineering design and analysis
   

2. 
   Elasticity and Plasticity
   

1. 
   Elasticity and plasticity
   
2. 
   Modified CAM clay model
   
3. 
   Stress and strain invariants
   
4. 
   Extended CAM clay model
   

3. 
   Stresses in Soil
   

1. 
   In situ stresses
   
2. 
   Stress increase in a semi-infinite soil mass caused by external loading
   
3. 
   Finite element analysis
   

4. 
   Consolidation
   

1. 
   One-dimensional consolidation theory
   
2. 
   Calculation of the ultimate consolidation settlement
   
3. 
   Finite element analysis of consolidation problems
   

5. 
   Shear Strength of Soil
   

1. 
   Direct and triaxial shear tests
   
2. 
   Field tests
   
3. 
   Drained and undrained loading conditions via finite element method
   

6. 
   Shallow Foundations
   

1. 
   Modes of failure
   
2. 
   Bearing capacity equations and finite element analysis
   

7. 
   Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls
   

1. 
   At-rest earth pressure
   
2. 
   Active and passive earth pressure
   
3. 
   Retaining wall design and finite element analysis
   

8. 
   Piles and Pile Groups
   

1. 
   Drained and undrained loading conditions
   
2. 
   Estimating the load capacity of piles
   
3. 
   Pile groups
   
4. 
   Settlements of single piles and pile groups
   
5. 
   Lateral loaded piles and pile groups
   
6. 
   Finite element analysis of piles and pile groups
   

9. 
   Permeability and Seepage
   

1. 
   Permeability and seepage
   
2. 
   Flow through embankments
   
3. 
   Finite element analysis of seepage
   

1. 
   Introduction
   

1. 
   Basic concepts in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering
   
2. 
   Seismic hazards
   

2. 
   Seismology and Earthquakes
   

1. 
   Reasons earthquakes occur
   
2. 
   Faults
   
3. 
   Definition of some earthquake-related terms
   

3. 
   Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
   

1. 
   Free vibration of damped and undamped systems
   
2. 
   Forced vibration of damped and undamped systems
   
3. 
   Response spectrum concept
   

4. 
   Foundation Vibration
   

1. 
   Vertical vibration
   
2. 
   Vibration of embedded foundations systems
   
3. 
   Vibration screening
   

5. 
   Strong Ground Motion
   

1. 
   Measurement, properties and variability of strong ground motions
   
2. 
   Estimation of ground motion parameters
   
3. 
   Local site effects on strong ground motions
   

6. 
   Site Amplification and Ground Response Analysis
   

1. 
   Simplified site amplification procedures
   
2. 
   Dynamic soil properties
   
3. 
   One dimensional equivalent linear site response analysis
   

7. 
   Soil Liquefaction
   

1. 
   Definition of soil liquefaction, soils vulnerable to liquefaction
   
2. 
   Assessment of liquefaction potential, liquefaction induced displacements
   

8. 
   Seismic Slope Stability
   

1. 
   Pseudostatic approach
   
2. 
   Newmark’s sliding block analysis
   

Verruijt A. (2010):