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
Course Prerequisites
Calculus, linear algebra, matrix structural analysis
Teaching Methods
a) Lectures: 3 hours per day. b) Tutorials: 2 hours per day. Part of tutorials will be handled in Matlab.
Assessment Methods
a) homework b) final exam
Texts
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
Contents
-Equation of motion for SDOF systems, its 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
