Geodynamics

The course provides the necessary background for estimating the dynamic response of foundations and vibrations in soils. 

This course is offered under two different course codes, but with joint teaching and a shared participant limit. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register using this form to register.

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• Basic theory for dynamic systems with one or many degrees of freedom.
• Wave propagation in elastic media.
• Vibration of footings and foundations on soils.
• Geotechnical earthquake engineering.
• Vibrations from traffic and construction activity.
• Parameters for soil dynamics determined by laboratory and field tests.
• Examples of numerical simulations using the Finite element method.
• Soil structure interaction and non-linear dynamic analyses