1 Theory of vibrations: Degrees of freedom, Undamped single degree freedom
system, Damped single degree freedom system, Natural frequency, modes of
vibration, Introduction to multiple degree freedom system
2 Response of single degree freedom system due to harmonic loading: Undamped
harmonic excitation, Damped Harmonic excitation
3 Response due to Transient loading: Duhamel’s Integral, Response due to constant
force, Rectangular load, Introduction to numerical evaluation of Duhamel’s integral
of undamped system.
4 Elements of seismology: Fundamentals: Elastic rebound theory, Plate tectonics,
Definitions of magnitude, Intensity, Epicenter etc., Seismographs, Seismic zoning,
Response of Simple Structural Systems
5 Principles of earthquake resistant design: Terminology, General principles and
Design criteria, Methods of Analysis, Equivalent lateral force method of Analysis for
multistoried building as per Indian Standard Code of Practice, Introduction to
Response Spectrum Method, Fundamental concepts of Ductile detailing