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Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics Intensive

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
  • Course Fee:

    £995

  • Start Date(s): 24 April 2026
  • Duration: Friday to Monday 9 am - 5 pm, four days
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements: More information
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Introduction:

Course dates: 24 - 27 April 2026, Friday to Monday 9 am - 5 pm, four days

Learn the fundamentals of structural dynamics and earthquake engineering on this intensive course.

The course is divided into two main components:

  • 12-hours on Earthquake Engineering, focusing on the use of ETABS software. This section will cover only multistorey buildings equipped with energy dissipation devices.
  • 18-hours on Structural Dynamics Theory, including both single-degree and multi-degree-of-freedom systems for damped and undamped conditions.

The course will give you the skills for analysing the seismic response of structures subjected to earthquake excitations using structural dynamics principles.

Background knowledge in engineering seismology including seismic design principles will be covered to provide a comprehensive perspective to the topic and to provide a sound understanding of the rationale behind seismic codes.

What you’ll study

On this course you'll learn about the response of SDOF and MDOF Systems (considering free vibration response, response to harmonic loads, seismic response of SDOF and MDOF using the response spectrum procedure, seismic response of SDOF and MDOF using the time history procedure).

You’ll look at seismology and earthquake ground motions characteristics: Dynamic earth structure, causes and effects of earthquakes, seismic waves, seismic induced hazard, and common mistakes in earthquake resistant design.

Concepts and principles of seismic design will also be covered, looking at design provisions of Eurocode 8, Performance Based Design.

You’ll cover seismic structural analysis: modal analysis, response spectrum, time history analysis and pushover analysis.

Finally, you’ll learn about earthquake mitigation strategies, energy dissipation devices and retrofitting techniques.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • develop a sound knowledge of the origin of seismic loads and their effect on building structures
  • analyse the common mistakes in earthquake resistant design and construction of building structures
  • understand different methods of structural analysis under effect of earthquake actions
  • develop a sound understanding  of performance based design  in seismic areas works including the provisions of Eurocode 8 in structural design
  • understand different mitigation techniques that can improve the seismic performance of structural systems such as energy dissipation devices and retrofitting of structures in seismic areas
  • analyse the free and forced vibration response of single-degree and multi-degree of freedom systems
  • carry out mathematical analysis required to solve tutorial problems, manipulation and sorting of computer data, and production of design calculations
  • use online resources related to earthquake data including generating natural and artificial time history accelerations.

A CPD digital certificate and badge will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

How you’re taught

Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, computer labs, seminars and tutorials.

Staff Profiles

Ayad Aldeka - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Ayad Aldeka is a Civil Engineer with a PhD in Earthquake Engineering. He teaches Advanced Structural Design and Structural Dynamics to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Civil Engineering students at NTU.

Entry requirements

Level: Professional/postgraduate

Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.

You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £995.

Payment is due before the course starts.

How to apply

Book your place via NTU's online store:

24 - 27 April 2026, Friday to Monday 9 am - 5 pm

An invoice can be issued to your employer if you provide a PO number. Ask us for further details.

Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.

Any questions?

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