Dynamics of Structures

Comprising the entire range of practical structural dynamics in a single volume, thsi book furnishes a comprehensive treatment of the theory and its applications to the solution of practical problems arising from the action of dynamic loads on structures such as bridges or buildings, or vehicles such as airplanes or ships, the methods described are applicable to any type of structure. Presented in five parts, DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURES progresses in a logical sequence beginning with simple single degree of freedom systems and advances to complex structures represented as descretized multi-degree of freedom systems and elastic continua. Considered are the analysis of vibration mode shapes and frequencies, the response of structures to arbitrary periodic or non-periodic loadings as well as both linear and nonlinear structures. The topic of deterministic analysis theory and applications, by means of which the actual time variation of response to specified loading history may be evaluated, is the basis for the first three parts of the book. Part IV furthers the theme with a thorough and concise treatment of probability theory and the probabalistic approach to the analysis of dynamic response to random loadings. Dealing with earthquake engineering, Part V provides a compact coverage of the principal aspects of this subject, which is one of the most important applications of dynamics of structures. DYNAMICS OF STRCUTURES is relevant and suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses. This book is a pertinent and useful reference in structural engineering design offices, computer service bureau organizations and in aerospace design firms.