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NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Instructional and Training Materials, FEMA 451B

Topic 1: Course Introduction

Topic 2: Earthquake Mechanics and Effects

Topic 3: Structural Dynamics of SDOF Systems

Topic 4: Structural Dynamics of MDOF Systems

Topic 5a: Seismic Hazard Analysis

Topic 5b: Ground Motion Maps

Topic 6: Inelastic Behavior of Materials and Structures

Topic 7: Concepts of Earthquake Engineering

Topic 8a: Introduction of NEHRP

Topic 8b: Overview of Standards

Topic 9: Seismic Load Analysis

Topic 10: Seismic Design of Steel Structures

Topics 11: Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Topic 12: Seismic Design of Masonry Structures

Topic 13: Seismic Design of Wood Structures

Topic 14: Foundation Design

Topic 15-1: Introduction to Performance Based Engineering

Topic 15-2: Performance Based Engineering

Topic 15-3: Seismic Hazard Analysis

Topic 15-4: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Topic 15-5a: Advanced Analysis - Part 1

Topic 15-5b: Advanced Analysis - Part 2

Topic 15-5c: Advanced Analysis - Part 3

Topic 15-6: Passive Energy Systems

Topic 15-7: Seismic Isolation

Topic 15-8: Nonbuilding Systems

Topic 16: Nonstructural

References (PDF 33 KB)

Nonlinear Dynamic Time History Analysis of Single Degree of Freedom Systems (PDF 3.5 MB)