Basic Structural Dynamics

<p><b>A concise introduction to structural dynamics and earthquake engineering</b></p> <p><i>Basic Structural Dynamics </i>serves as a fundamental introduction to the topic of structural dynamics. Covering single and multiple-degree-of-freedom systems while providing an introduction to earthquake engineering, the book keeps the coverage succinct and on topic at a level that is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students. Through dozens of worked examples based on actual structures, it also introduces readers to MATLAB, a powerful software for solving both simple and complex structural dynamics problems.</p> <p>Conceptually composed of three parts, the book begins with the basic concepts and dynamic response of single-degree-of-freedom systems to various excitations. Next, it covers the linear and nonlinear response of multiple-degree-of-freedom systems to various excitations. Finally, it deals with linear and nonlinear response of structures subjected to earthquake ground motions and structural dynamics-related code provisions for assessing seismic response of structures. Chapter coverage includes:</p> <ul> <li>Single-degree-of-freedom systems</li> <li>Free vibration response of SDOF systems</li> <li>Response to harmonic loading</li> <li>Response to impulse loads</li> <li>Response to arbitrary dynamic loading</li> <li>Multiple-degree-of-freedom systems</li> <li>Introduction to nonlinear response of structures</li> <li>Seismic response of structures</li> </ul> <p>If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student or a practicing structural or mechanical engineer who requires some background on structural dynamics and the effects of earthquakes on structures, <i>Basic Structural Dynamics </i>will quickly get you up to speed on the subject without sacrificing important information.</p>