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
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.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Foundation Deformations
- Effect of (Soil-Structure Interaction) SSI and SSI Provisions of Seismic Design Codes on Structural Responses
- Considerations in Soil-Structure Interaction Effects
- Application of Soil Structure Interaction
- Soil-Structure Interaction and Structural Response
- Mechanical Classification of Soil Structure Interaction
- Methods Used to Mitigate the Problem of the Soil-Structure Interaction
- Summary of 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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