CE 723 Advanced Structural Dynamics

Equations of motion for symmetrical & unsymmetrical buildings, Direct integration & modal superposition, Damping models, Mode truncation, Response spectrum method for seismic analysis and design, Base isolation and supplemental damping devices, Uniform Building Code, Seismic considerations in detailing of concrete and steel structures, Multiple support excitation. 3 credit hours.

  
   
   
Prerequisite
  

A course in the Structural Dynamics (CE 722 or equivalent or consent of instructor).
Course Objectives   By the end of the course you will be able to:
  • create, analyze, test, verify, and critique the analytical models of structural systems subjected to dynamic loads (primarily earthquake loads).
  • read and understand the state-of-the-practice methods, software, codes, technologies, devices, etc. used in the design of structural systems subjected to dynamic loads.

 
Course Requirements  

HOMEWORK: Approximately Ten (makes 60% of final grade)

EXAMINATIONS: One Mid-term (10% of grade) plus one final exam (15% of grade)

PROJECT/TERM PAPER: One based on independent project (15% of the grade)

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. A link for downloading the latest version will be provided. MATLAB and SAP2000 can be accessible through the Virtual Computing Lab if you have a high speed internet connection.
Textbook  

NOT REQUIRED. Copies of published papers and professional articles will be distributed.

Suggested Reference: Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, A.A. Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2000.

 
Computer and Internet Requirements  

NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.

PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.

MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above.

For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm

 

Instructor  

Dr. Abhinav Gupta, Associate Professor
Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
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/