Structural Dynamics (Pb 2016) Paperback

Structural dynamics is becoming a crucial skill for civil engineering students, driven by trends toward lighter, vibration-sensitive structures, the rise in earthquake-prone areas, emerging threats like terrorism, and the availability of advanced dynamic analysis tools. In this accessible introduction, Martin Williams covers the fundamentals of structural dynamics. He starts by explaining dynamic systems and their analytical representations. The two main chapters focus on linear analysis of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) and multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems, both in free vibration and under various external forces. Brief coverage of hand analysis for continuous systems highlights key principles. The book also addresses methods for calculating non-linear dynamic responses and introduces random vibration analysis, essential for wind engineering and other load cases. An appendix reviews the necessary mathematical techniques. The text features numerous worked examples, mostly from civil engineering, but also relevant to other engineering fields. This book is aimed at senior civil engineering undergraduates and those beginning M.Sc. programs in the field.