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CE 527 Structural Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

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.

Prerequisite

A course in the matrix analysis of structures (CE 325) 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..

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

Textbook

Strongly Recommended but Not Required: Humar, Jagmohan L., Dynamics of Structures, A.A. Balkema Publishers, Either Second (2002) or Third (2012) Edition. Paperback version is significantly less expensive.

Updated: 10/31/2022