
This lecture explains determining seismic parameters under ASCE seven version 22, including site class, S1 and SS, and SMS and SM1, to derive SDS and SD1 for seismic design categories.
Analyze diaphragms as flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid and evaluate horizontal and vertical irregularities to determine 3D analysis needs, torsional effects, and orthogonal seismic loads with overstrength considerations.
Examine dual steel systems in buildings, linking moment frames and braced frames with ASCE 7 parameters R, Omega, and CD, including design category rules and vertical or horizontal arrangements.
Explore seismic provisions general requirements for steel structures under US standards, detailing ductility, fuse concepts, material strength limits, bracing and connection rules, protected zones, and column base and splice design.
Explore seismic moment resisting frames, focusing on special and intermediate frames with high ductility to resist large seismic loads, dissipate energy via fuses, and avoid brittle beam-column and column failures.
Explore ordinary moment frames within seismic design provisions, detailing complete joint penetration welds, moment connections, thrust beam-to-column systems, LFD/ASD demands, and IMF/SMF options.
Explains the intermediate moment frame's ductility requirements, including bracing along beams, protected zones, and stiffness criteria for beam-to-column joints, and outlines demand critical welds and continuity plate rules.
Explains the special moment frame, emphasizing the strong column weak beam requirement and calculating plastic moments for columns and beams, with guidance on stability bracing and panel zone design.
Explain the philosophy of ductile brazed frames in seismic design, avoiding brittle failures by using fuses in braces and energy dissipators, and ensuring boundary elements exceed brace capacity.
Explore ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF) and other braced frame systems, analyze x and v bracing configurations, torsionally braced columns, and overstrength design with notional loads for multilevel frames.
The special concentrically braced frame achieves high ductility and seismic resistance through inelastic deformation from brace buckling and tension yielding, governed by capacity limited seismic load (ACL) and post-buckling capacity.
Explore the most common prequalified connections for special and intermediate moment frames per ASC 358 version 22, including reduced beam section and bolted or welded end-plate and flange-plate options.
Explore seismic design methods for steel structures, including the equivalent lateral force (ELF), response spectrum analysis, and time history analysis, with base shear calculations and floor-wise distribution.
Learn how response spectrum analysis (RSA) uses eigenmodes and natural periods to estimate maximum seismic response, combine modal results with SRS or CQC, and verify base shear, drift, and stability.
Apply ETABS to design a multi-story steel building for seismic design, determine site class, SDS/SD1, choose special moment frame and special concentrically braced frame, and perform response spectrum analysis.
Explore ETABS seismic design for steel frames, including special moment frame and special concentrically braced frame concepts, with ductility checks and capacity design of braces and boundaries.
Design seismic steel connections by checking elastic drift against limits, then size flange and web splices and column splices per ASC 341, converting moments to couple forces for Idea Statica.
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Are you ready to master the art of seismic design and take your structural engineering skills to the next level? This course is your gateway to designing safe, code-compliant, and earthquake-resilient steel buildings.
Whether you're a student, civil engineer, or structural designer, this course will equip you with practical knowledge and real-world tools to succeed in seismic zones. Through easy-to-follow lessons, detailed in-depth explanation, and hands-on design exercise, you'll gain the expertise top firms are looking for.
From ASCE7 to Seismic Provisions ASCE 341 to Prequalified Connections ASCE 358, you will cover a wide range of earthquake design skills that will give you an edge over many professionals.
Here is what you will learn:
Fundamentals of Seismic Design Principles
Students will understand how earthquakes affect structures and the core principles behind seismic-resistant design specifically for steel buildings.
Design According to Seismic Codes and Standards
Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of relevant seismic design codes (like ASCE 7, AISC 341, or Eurocode 8), and how to apply them in real-world steel structure projects.
Structural Analysis for Earthquake Loads
The course will teach students how to model and analyse steel frames under seismic loads using both static and dynamic analysis methods.
Design of Key Seismic-Resisting Elements
Students will learn how to design critical components like moment-resisting frames, braced frames, and connections to ensure ductility, strength, and stability during earthquakes.
Practical Case Studies and Design Examples
The course will include real-life example and design exercise to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice in seismic steel design.
What Sets This Course Apart?
Unlike many generic engineering courses, this one is built for clarity, depth, and real-world application. You’ll get downloadable lecture slides to follow along and revisit anytime, a comprehensive and in-depth walkthrough of every design concept, and most importantly — complex seismic principles broken down into brief, easy-to-understand summaries. It’s not just a lecture — it’s a guided learning experience designed to make seismic design simple, practical, and unforgettable.
Unparalleled Expertise at Your Fingertips
Our course is taught by a professional engineer with over 10 years of experience in steel structures and Seismic Design for a real-life projects, specializing in consultancy and contracting firms. With a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and extensive technical and teaching skills, our instructor brings a wealth of technical knowledge and practical insights to the table.
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By the end of this course, you'll become an expert in steel seismic design, armed with a solid technical foundation and advanced software skills. Unlock new opportunities and take your career to new heights as you master the art of structural steel design.