400-level

ENCI438
Introduction to Structural Earthquake Engineering
Description
This course introduces analytical methods and design concepts in structural earthquake engineering. The course covers fundamentals of seismic hazard and seismic demands on typical structures and components, as well as key concepts and techniques used to analyse, design, and understand the behaviour of structures under earthquake loads.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
EMTH210, ENCI199, ENCN201, ENCN205, ENCN213, ENCN221, ENCN231, ENCN242, ENCN253, ENCN281, ENCI335, ENCI336
Restrictions
ENCI429

Postgraduate

ENEQ610
Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
Description
Fundamental aspects of earthquakes and faulting, terminology for characterisation of earthquake faults, locating earthquakes, and frequency of earthquake occurrence. Strong ground motion recording and analysis, characterisation of strong ground motion in terms of intensity measures and empirical prediction models. Seismic hazard analysis and the development of design ground motions. Selection and modification of as-recorded ground motions for input in seismic response history analyses. Theoretical considerations in wave propagation and seismic site response analysis. Simulation of strong ground motion time series using deterministic and stochastic methods.
Occurrences
General non-calendar-based 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director.
Restrictions
ENCI617
ENEQ620
Advanced Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Description
Manifestation and evaluation of soil liquefaction, related ground deformation, and lateral spreading. Effects on shallow foundations, analysis and design of piles, effects on buried pipe networks. Advanced liquefaction analysis. Seismic assessment of geotechnical structures within the performance-based framework.
Occurrences
General non-calendar-based 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director.
Restrictions
ENCI620
ENEQ676
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Description
Studies of the behaviour and strength of reinforced concrete structures and elements, long-term volumetric changes, deflections, shear, bond, cracking, ‘progressive’ collapse, response to impulsive and cyclic demands. Review of historical and state-of-the-art research and pertinent literature. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of existing structures and the background, use, and limitations of present design specifications and evaluation methods. Consideration is given to topics beyond the contents of conventional undergraduate courses including: two-way slabs, deep beams and diaphragms, collapse mechanisms, progressive collapse, and the mechanics of RC under large deformation demands.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
ENCI426 OR ENCI418 OR HOD approval
ENEQ682
Ground Improvement Techniques
Description
Ground improvement techniques review and design; Field soil testing and investigation review and interpretation; seismic hazards assessment and remediation; reclaimed land techniques; use of granular waste material for soil remediation
Occurrences
General non-calendar-based 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
ENCN253 and ENCN353 or equivalent

Not Offered Courses in 2026

Postgraduate

ENEQ623
Finite Element Analysis
Description
Galerkin formulation of the finite element method; accuracy and characteristics of finite element solutions; isoparametric elements; 1d, 2d, and 3d linear elasticity problems; heat flow problems; dynamic analysis of structures with lumped and distributed mass.
Occurrences
ENEQ623-26X (C)
General non-calendar-based 2026 - Not offered
For further information see ENEQ623 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director
ENEQ624
Nonlinear Structural Analysis and Dynamics
Description
The objective of this course is for students to develop the necessary theoretical understanding of the principles of nonlinear structural analysis.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2021 , 2023 , 2024 , 2025
For further information see ENEQ624 course details
Points
15 points
ENEQ641
Nonlinear Concrete Mechanics and Modelling Techniques
Description
Constitutive modelling of structural concrete and reinforcing bars, Buckling of reinforcing bars, Bond between concrete and reinforcing bar, Confinement and its effect on the behaviour of RC, Shear in RC, Ductility of nonlinear RC members, Issues related to seismic design of RC structures. Macro-modelling approach, using lumped plasticity techniques. Features and characteristics of different hysteresis rules. Modelling Flexure-shear interaction using strength degradation rules. Use and limitation of fiber element modelling and Finite Element micro-modelling. Applications to case studies: experimental-analytical validation. Modelling of sections, connections and structural subassemblies and systems including: beam-column joints, frames, wall systems, diaphragms, floor-to-lateral resisting system connections, non-structural elements including infills/partitions/facades/ceilings.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2014 , 2016 , 2018 , 2020 , 2024
For further information see ENEQ641 course details
Points
15 points
ENEQ650
Advanced Steel and Composite Structures
Description
Behaviour and design of steel plate shear walls, buckling restrained braces, low-damage systems. Composite steel-concrete structures, stability issues, fatigue, cold-formed structures.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 , 2025
For further information see ENEQ650 course details
Points
15 points
ENEQ655
Special Topic
Description
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2025
For further information see ENEQ655 course details
Points
15 points