CE 521 - Structural Dynamics (4)

Concepts of the dynamics of elastic bodies. The free and forced vibration response of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Duhamel’s integral. Response spectra. Linearization of the equations of motion. Free- and forced- vibration response to continuous systems of longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibrations of structural elements.

Prerequisite(s): CE 501, or ARO 327, or ARO 406, or equivalent, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.