Martin Williams ... 290 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (May, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415427320 - ISBN-13: 978-0415427326 ...
Dynamics is increasingly being identified by consulting engineers as
one of the key skills which needs to be taught in civil engineering
degree programmes. This is driven by the trend towards lighter, more
vibration-prone structures, the growth of business in earthquake
regions, the identification of new threats such as terrorist attack and
the increased availability of sophisticated dynamic analysis tools. Martin
Williams presents this short, accessible introduction to the area of
structural dynamics. He begins by describing dynamic systems and their
representation for analytical purposes. The two main chapters will deal
with linear analysis of single (SDOF) and multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF)
systems, under free vibration and in response to a variety of forcing
functions. Hand analysis of continuous systems is covered briefly to
illustrate the key principles. Methods of calculation of non-linear
dynamic response will also be discussed. Lastly, the key principles of
random vibration analysis will be presented – this approach is crucial
for wind engineering and is increasingly important for other load cases. An appendix briefly summarises relevant mathematical
techniques. Extensive use is made of worked examples, mostly drawn from
civil engineering (though not exclusively – there is considerable
benefit to be gained from emphasising the commonality with other
branches of engineering). This introductory dynamics textbook is aimed
at upper level civil engineering undergraduates and those starting an
M.Sc. course in the area.