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CEE-5470: Structural Design for Seismic Load Effects

Description: Analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures for seismic load effects. Fundamental principles of earthquake engineering, as rooted in seismic hazard analysis, inelastic behavior, and dynamic response. Application of these principles to the design and detailing of reinforced concrete and structural steel buildings. Building code requirements for seismic loading and seismic resistant design.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: CEE-5464

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.65 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 46.15%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Matthew R Eatherton202472.6%23.3%4.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.656

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W