CE 487 Introduction To Structural Dynamics

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
Dynamic disturbances. Single and multidegree of freedom systems. Continuous systems. Equations of motion. Energy methods in structural dynamics. Applications in structural design. Earthquake response of structures.

Course Objectives:
It is now accepted that every structural engineering major should have had a minimum introduction to dynamics of structures to serve as a prelude to more advanced courses in earthquake engineering, blast-resistant design, random vibrations and wind engineering. This course is designed to serve that purpose. Its only requirement is the customary exposure to an introductory course on dynamics. It is intended to serve as the introduction to the course on earthquake engineering and other related topics.

Prerequisites:
CE 222

Textbook(s):
R.W. Clough and J. Penzien, “Dynamics of Structures”, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1993.

Reference(s):
R.R. Craig, “Structural Dynamics”, Wiley, 1981.
A.K. Chopra, “Dynamics of Structures”, Prentice Hall, 1995.
R.D. Cook, D.S. Malkus and M.E. Plesha, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, 3rd Ed., Wiley, 1989.
K.J. Bathe and R. Wilson, “Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1976.

Syllabus:
1. Overview of structural dynamics
2. Single-degree-of-freedom systems
3. Multi-degree-of-fredom systems
4. Variational formulation of the equations of motion
5. Distributed parameter systems

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
1. Free vibration analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems with CAL90 software.
2. Step-by-step integration of equation of motion prepared by students
3. Forced vibration analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems with SAP 90 educational version

Laboratory Work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: None
Engineering Sciences: 3 credits
Humanities Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Haluk Sucuoglu