Spring 2026
> Engineering/Engineering Technology
> CIVE.5340
> 031V
Course No: CIVE.5340-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 13139; SIS Term: 3530
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course addresses the dynamic properties of soils and basic mechanical theory of dynamic response. It will apply these results to analysis and design of dynamically loaded foundations. A basic understanding of earthquakes - where they occur, their quantitate description, how the complicated patterns of motions are captured by techniques such as the response spectrum, and how engineers design facilities to withstand earthquakes, will be addressed. In particular, the course will consider three topics of current professional and research interest: probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PHSA), soil liquefaction, and seismically induced displacements. The emphasis will be on geotechnical issues, but some time will be devoted to structural considerations in earthquake resistant design.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: STEM, HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Raj Gondle
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- W | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET Online
- 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2250
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Geotechnical Option, M.S.E. in Civil Engineering: Structural Option
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