Dynamics of Structures : Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering,9780130869739

Dynamics of Structures : Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering

by
Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780130869739
ISBN10: 0130869732
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
Upgraded Edition: Click here!
List Price: $190.14

Buy New

Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
$181.09
Add to Cart

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $30.76

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

This second edition includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. Covers the inelastic design spectrum to structural design; energy dissipation devices; Eurocode; theory of dynamic response of structures; structural dynamics theory; and more. Ideal for readers interested in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering.

Table of Contents

PART I SINGLE-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS 1(342)
Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution Methods
3(36)
Free Vibration
39(26)
Response to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations
65(60)
Response to Arbitrary, Step, and Pulse Excitations
125(40)
Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response
165(32)
Earthquake Response of Linear Systems
197(60)
Earthquake Response of Inelastic Systems
257(48)
Generalized Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
305(38)
PART II MULTI-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS 343(344)
Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution Methods
345(56)
Free Vibration
401(46)
Damping in Structures
447(20)
Dynamic Analysis and Response of Linear Systems
467(40)
Earthquake Analysis of Linear Systems
507(86)
Reduction of Degrees of Freedom
593(16)
Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response
609(20)
Systems with Distributed Mass and Elasticity
629(32)
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
661(26)
PART III EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE AND DESIGN OF MULTISTORY BUILDINGS 687(96)
Earthquake Response of Linearly Elastic Buildings
689(18)
Earthquake Response of Inelastic Buildings
707(24)
Earthquake Dynamics of Base-Isolated Buildings
731(24)
Structural Dynamics in Building Codes
755(28)
Appendix A Frequency-Domain Method of Response Analysis 783

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.