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Soil-Structure Interaction: Its Importance in the Modelling & Design of Structures
In Soil-Structure Interaction: Its Importance in the Modelling & Design of Structures, you'll learn ...
- What is Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI)?
- Effects of SSI and SSI provisions of seismic design codes on structural responses
- The differences between Kinematic Interaction and Inertia Interaction
- Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis Methods
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 14 pages
In civil engineering, soil-structure interaction (SSI) refers to the mutual interaction that exists between the ground and the structure it supports. It involves the analysis of the interaction of structures with the ground, focusing on the changes in their behavior due to the interaction. The understanding of SSI is fundamental in the design and analysis of structures, particularly in geotechnical and earthquake engineering.
All structures, from simple residential buildings to complex bridges and skyscrapers, interact with the ground upon which they are built. This interaction can impact the stresses and deformations in the structure and its foundation, which in turn, can affect the stability and performance of the structure.
Soil-structure interaction analysis is a specialized field in structural engineering that deals with the changes in the structural behavior due to this interaction. It is a comprehensive approach that considers the soil and the structure as a single system rather than separate entities, allowing engineers to better anticipate potential issues and design safer, more reliable structures.
This course will help you understand the importance of inclusion of soil-structure interaction in the modeling and design of structures.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain foundation deformations.
- Analyze the effects of soil-structure interaction (SSI) and the SSI provisions of seismic design codes on structural responses.
- Identify considerations associated with soil-structure interaction effects.
- Describe applications of soil-structure interaction.
- Explain the relationship between soil-structure interaction and structural response.
- Classify soil-structure interaction based on mechanical behavior.
- Identify methods used to mitigate soil-structure interaction problems.
- Summarize expert experience in the field of soil-structure interaction.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 14 pages
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