Module #1 Introduction to Seismic Hazard Analysis Overview of seismic hazard analysis, importance, and applications
Module #2 Seismic Hazard Analysis Framework Introduction to seismic hazard analysis frameworks, including deterministic and probabilistic approaches
Module #3 Earthquake Source Characterization Characterization of earthquake sources, including fault geometry, rupture mechanics, and seismic moment
Module #4 Seismic Wave Propagation Fundamentals of seismic wave propagation, including wave types, velocities, and attenuation
Module #5 Site Effects and Local Soil Conditions Impact of local soil conditions on seismic wave propagation and ground response
Module #6 Seismic Hazard Analysis Methods Overview of seismic hazard analysis methods, including logic trees, event trees, and Monte Carlo simulations
Module #7 Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis Application of deterministic methods, including scenario earthquakes and deterministic hazard curves
Module #8 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis Application of probabilistic methods, including seismic hazard curves and probability distributions
Module #9 Seismic Hazard Maps and Zoning Creating seismic hazard maps and zoning, including hazard classification and risk assessment
Module #10 Ground Response Analysis Overview of ground response analysis, including soil behavior and site response
Module #11 Soil Dynamics and Rheology Fundamentals of soil dynamics and rheology, including soil properties and behavior
Module #12 One-Dimensional Site Response Analysis Application of one-dimensional site response analysis, including equivalent linear and nonlinear methods
Module #13 Two- and Three-Dimensional Site Response Analysis Application of two- and three-dimensional site response analysis, including finite element and boundary element methods
Module #14 Liquefaction and Lateral Spreading Analysis of liquefaction and lateral spreading, including triggering mechanisms and mitigation strategies
Module #15 Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction Analysis of soil-foundation-structure interaction, including kinematic and inertial interaction
Module #16 Seismic Design and Retrofitting Application of seismic hazard analysis and ground response analysis to seismic design and retrofitting
Module #17 Case Studies in Seismic Hazard Analysis Real-world case studies in seismic hazard analysis, including examples of successful applications
Module #18 Challenges and Limitations in Seismic Hazard Analysis Discussion of challenges and limitations in seismic hazard analysis, including uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty
Module #19 Advanced Topics in Seismic Hazard Analysis Advanced topics in seismic hazard analysis, including machine learning and artificial intelligence applications
Module #20 International Guidelines and Standards Overview of international guidelines and standards for seismic hazard analysis and ground response
Module #21 Communication of Seismic Hazard Information Effective communication of seismic hazard information to stakeholders, including risk communication and uncertainty visualization
Module #22 Seismic Hazard Analysis for Infrastructure Application of seismic hazard analysis to infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, and lifelines
Module #23 Seismic Hazard Analysis for Emergency Management Application of seismic hazard analysis to emergency management, including disaster response and recovery
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Seismic Hazard Analysis and Ground Response career