CAE 6511 - Structural Dynamics

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course introduces the analysis techniques related to dynamic models of structural systems. Topics include formulation of single degree of freedom and multi-degree of freedom systems, free vibration response, forced system response, eigenvalue solutions for natural frequencies and mode shapes, mode superposition, and introduction to analysis for earthquake loading. (prereq: CAE 5511) (quarter system prereq: AE/CV 5210)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze single degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings
Analyze multi-degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings
Calculate the response of simple structures due to dynamic and earthquake loading

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems and equation of motion
Free vibration
Harmonic loads
Periodic loads
Impulsive (short-term) loads
Response to general loads
Methods for numerical solution of equations of motion
Multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems
Equation of motion
Multiple degree of freedom (MDOF) equations of motion
Eigenvalue problems
Modal analysis and mode superposition
Numerical solutions using MATLAB or other software
Introduction to analysis for earthquake loading; response spectra

Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel

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CAE 6511 - Structural Dynamics