Dynamics of Structures

by Jagmohan L. Humar

A handbook covering a variety of analysis tools from the traditional to the most up-to-date. Of great practical use to civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineers, this book comprehensively covers a wide range of analytical techniques and includes workable examples and exercises in each chapter. Topics covered include:
? formulation of the equations of motion using the principles of both vector mechanics and analytical mechanics
? free vibration response
? determination of frequencies and mode shapes
? forced vibration response to harmonic and general forcing functions
? numerical integration of the equations of motion
? frequency domain analysis
? analysis of continuous systems
? wave propagation analysis.

996 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1989