Structural dynamics : theory and applications /
Joseph W. Tedesco, William G. McDougal, C. Allen Ross.
- x, 816 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Basic concepts -- Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) systems -- Equation of motion and natural frequency -- Undamped free vibration -- Damped free vibration -- Response to harmonic excitation -- Response to periodic and arbitrary dynamic excitation -- Numerical evaluation of dynamic response -- Frequency domain analysis -- Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) systems -- General property matrices for vibrating systems -- Equations of motion and undamped free vibration -- Numerical solution methods for natural frequencies and mode shapes -- Analysis of dynamic response by mode superposition -- Analysis of dynamic response by direct integration. Ch. 1. Pt. I. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Pt. II. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13.
Structural Dynamics: Theory and Applications provides readers with an understanding of the dynamic response of structures and the analytical tools to determine such responses. This comprehensive text demonstrates how modern theories and solution techniques can be applied to a large variety of practical, real-world problems. As computers play a more significant role in this field, the authors emphasize discrete methods of analysis and numerical solution techniques throughout the text. Features: covers a wide range of topics with practical applications, provides comprehensive treatment of discrete methods of analysis, emphasizes the mathematical modeling of structures, and includes principles and solution techniques of relevance to engineering mechanics, civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering.