Essentials of Structural Dynamics

A concise introduction to the principles and practices of structural dynamics

This hands-on textbook lays out essential structural dynamics concepts and computational methods. The textbook reinforces key concepts and connects theoretical formulations to civil engineering practice. Detailed, step-by-step examples cover all essential aspects of structural dynamics. Written by a pair of experts, Essentials of Structural Dynamics is ideal for both students and practicing engineers who need to brush up on current techniques and computing tools. The book includes access to a various digital ancillaries, including image galleries, PowerPoint lecture notes, and MATLAB scripts.

Coverage includes:

An introduction to structural dynamics

Flexural and shear stresses in lateral force resisting portal systems

Free vibration of undamped single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems

Free vibration response of SDOF systems with viscous damping

Forced vibration response of SDOF systems to harmonic loading

Forced vibration response of SDOF systems to general dynamic loading

Approximate analysis for short-duration excitation pulses

Vibration of generalized SDOF systems with distributed mass and stiffness

Discrete and continuous systems analysis

Vibration of multi degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems

Forced vibration of MDOF systems

And much more