Since 2000, earthquakes of great magnitude have caused major catastrophes regarding the lives and economy of the society. Some examples are the Wenchuan earthquake that occurred in China in 2008, the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake in Japan, and the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand by 2011. Given these examples, can we ensure life safety and minimize economic losses while facing further earthquakes?

The “Seismic Design of Building Structures” course, founded by Prof. Bolong Zhu, represents a brand topic for undergraduates students of Civil Engineering at Tongji University. It is considered as the first seismic design course across China since 1978, two years after the Tangshan earthquake in 1976. After 40-year practice, this course has been named as the “National Excellent Course” and a “National Open Online Course” under the leadership of Prof. Xilin Lu and Prof. Haibei Xiong. Currently, an outstanding teaching group has been built up for The English Online Course, which including of the Chair Prof, Dr. Haibei Xiong, Prof. Ying Zhou, Prof. Zheng Lu, and Associate Prof. Jiafei Jiang. Moreover, the leading group will provide students with knowledge and information based on their professional experience in a comprehensive approach.

The Open Online Course will integrate earthquake disasters worldwide, latest research findings, updated design methodologies, and novel techniques. This course introduces comprehensively and systematically the design principles and seismic design methods for masonry structures, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and timber structures as well as non-structural systems. The last chapter introduces topics like seismic isolation and energy dissipation, considered essential to understanding the structural resilience.

Dear students, please click the button and join the “Seismic Design of Building Structures” online course. Let’s design safety structures and build a sustainable future.

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