Structural Dynamics

4 credits

Lagrange's equations. Free vibrations of linear, single, and multiple degree of freedom systems. Damping. Mode superposition. Forced vibrations by time history and by response spectrum methods. Free and forced vibrations of continuous systems. Wave propagation in rods and beams. Non-linear response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Non-linear response of continuous systems. Prerequisite: CESG 501 or permission of instructor. Offered: W.