Prerequisite |
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A course in the matrix analysis of structures (CE 425/594A) or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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| Course Objectives |
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By the end of the course you will be able to:
- formulate equations of motion for single and multiple-degree of freedom structures subjected to various dynamic loads,
- solve these equations using analytical and computational methods,
- model continuous structural systems using the Finite Element Method, and
- use and evaluate commercial dynamic analysis software..
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| Textbook |
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Humar, Jagmohan L., Dynamics of Structures, A.A. Balkema Publishers, Second Edition, 2002.
ISBN: 90-5809-246-1 (paperback version) There is a hardback available, but it is about twice as expensive.
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| Course Requirements |
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HOMEWORK: Approximately twelve.
EXAMINATIONS: Two plus one final exam.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: We will use MATLAB, but students will only modify existing programs. The student version of MATLAB is acceptable. Students will also use SAP2000, a student version of which can downloaded from http://www.engr.csufresno.edu/~aelzeiny/instruct.html
PROJECTS: None
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| Computer and Internet Requirements |
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| Instructor |
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Dr. Abhinav Gupta, Associate Professor
Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
413 Mann Hall, Campus Box 7908
Raleigh , NC 27695-7908
Phone: (919) 515-1385
Fax: (919) 515-5301
E-mail: agupta1@eos.ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/faculty/a_gupta/ |
