CE 722 Structural Dynamics

Analysis of single and multi-degree-of-freedom structures subjected to various types of excitations and initial conditions. Computational aspects of dynamic analysis. Introduction to approximate methods of analysis. 3 credit hours.

  
   
   
Prerequisite
  

A course in the matrix analysis of structures (CE 425/594A) or equivalent or consent of instructor.

 
Course Objectives  

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..

 

Textbook  

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.
Course Requirements  

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

 

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 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. 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 G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (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
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/