1. During the semester
Introductions
Basics of earthquakes
History and Recording
Damaging Earthquakes and Understanding seismic exposure
Undertaking loss assessment
Seismic analysis; and design and detailing (RCC and Masonry)

2. Individual Book reviews?

3. Discuss
Last assignment submission on Understanding Significant Earthquake Event

4. Final Assignment Study seismic behaviour of an existing building and improving it
Find:
One existing building in use
Seek :
Which performance state is delivered by the building?
What should be its ideal performance state ?
What are the Seismic Weaknesses in the building?
What earthquake strengthening measures should be introduced, so that the building performs as desired in an earthquake
Explore building characteristics. Such as type, occupancy, material, quality, age, load-resisting system
Submit:
A report answering the above
You must support your work using
Photographs
Line sketches showing Foundation and Superstructure with overall dimensions
Using Sketches and least write up, show how the building will behave against earthquakes
Using Sketches and least write up, show how the building can be improved against earthquakes
Basic calculations
Explanations using your own words
Notes:
Students to discuss among themselves, and each student must choose a different structure.
Refer to class notes and read. You will find many things there.

5. Structural Damage