The aim of the Course is to teach the principles of dynamics of structures using theoretical notions, numerical methods, and finite elements and to give an introduction to earthquake engineering
Prerequisiti
Calculus, linear algebra, matrix structural analysis
Metodi didattici
a) Lectures: 3 hours per day. b) Tutorials: 5 hours per week. Part of tutorials will be handled in Matlab.
Verifica Apprendimento
a) homework b) final exam
Testi
In addition to specific papers and handouts indicated/delivered during classes, the following general textbooks are recommended: • Chopra A., “Dynamics of Structures”, Prentice Hall, Third Edition, 2007 • Clough R.W., Penzien J., "Dynamics of structures", Computers & Structures Inc, 2003
Contenuti
-Equation of motion for SDOF systems, irs solution -Free vibration response, viscous damping -Response to harmonic excitation -Response to general excitation -Numerical evaluation of dynamic response -Generalised SDOF systems -Equations of motion for MDOF systems -Free vibration analysis -Modal expansion, damping in structures, damping matrix -Modal response analysis of undamped systems -Modal response analysis of damped systems -Torsional response of 3D systems
