Civil / PE Exam

Dynamics of Engineering Structures Course Syllabus

Structural dynamics related to practical analysis of earthquake-resisting structures
Analysis of single degree systems include: free vibration, response to time-dependent forces, response to earthquake support motions, response spectra, hysteresis models, and computation of inelastic response
Concepts of energy dissipation, ductility, and inelastic displacement demands
Multi-degree building systems
Earthquake design provisions in national codes including: design loads, and special provisions for earthquake-resisting reinforced concrete and structural steel systems and members

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Chopra, A. K. Dynamics of Structures, Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering
Humar, J. L. Dynamics of Structures
Paultre, P. Dynamics of Structures