CivE 661
Dynamics of Structures
Description
This course introduces the students to the dynamics of single and multiple degrees of freedom systems, Time step methods, Modal and response spectrum analysis for earthquake loading, Random vibration analysis, Dynamic wind loading analysis, and Dynamics of foundations.Learning Outcomes
Formulate the Equation of Motion (EoM) of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems and solve it using various methods (e.g. classical solution, Fourier series, and Duhamel’s Integral) for simple loading cases (e.g., free vibration, harmonic loading, periodic loading, and simple arbitrary loading)Apply the SDOF system concepts to formulate various applications (e.g., eccentric mass shakers, vibration measurement devices, force transmission and base excitation)
Apply numerical methods for numerical response evaluation of linear/nonlinear systems under more complex loading
Formulate earthquake response of linear systems and analyze them using response spectra
Formulate the EoM of Multi Degree of Freedom Systems (MDOFs) and solve it using modal analysis for various loading cases (e.g., free vibration, harmonic loading, and seismic loading)
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
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| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
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Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Nima Shirzad |
| B1 - 2024/2025 - Fall - Shay Abtahi |
| B1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Shay Abtahi |
| B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Mustafa Gul |
| B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Mustafa Gul |