Dynamics of Structures

This text offers comprehensive coverage of the analytical tools required to determine the dynamic response of structures. It examines a variety of analysis tools from the traditional to the most current. Of great practical use to civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineers, this book includes workable examples and exercises in each chapter. Topics covered include the formulation of the equations of motion using the principles of both vector mechanics and analytical mechanics, free vibration response, and determination of frequencies and mode shapes. The book also addresses forced vibration response to harmonic and general forcing functions, numerical integration of the equations of motion, frequency domain analysis, analysis of continuous systems, and wave propagation analysis.

This major textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the analytical tools required to determine the dynamic response of structures. The topics covered include: formulation of the equations of motion for single- as well as multi-degree-of-freedom discrete systems using the principles of both vector mechanics and analytical mechanics; free vibration response; determination of frequencies and mode shapes; forced vibration response to harmonic and general forcing functions; dynamic analysis of continuous systems;and wave propagation analysis.

The key assets of the book include comprehensive coverage of both the traditional and state-of-the-art numerical techniques of response analysis, such as the analysis by numerical integration of the equations of motion and analysis through frequency domain. The large number of illustrative examples and exercise problems are of great assistance in improving clarity and enhancing reader comprehension.

The text aims to benefit students and engineers in the civil, mechanical, and aerospace sectors.