Programming the Dynamic Analysis of Structures

by Prab Bhatt

Overview

This book presents a series of integrated computer programs in Fortran-90 for the dynamic analysis of structures, using the finite element method. Two dimensional continuum structures such as walls are covered along with skeletal structures such as rigid jointed frames and plane grids. Response to general dynamic loading of single degree freedom systems is calculated, and the author also examines multi degree of freedom systems (including earthquake analysis). Each chapter covers a different aspect of analytic theory and the corresponding program segments.
It will be an essential tool for practising structural and civil engineers, whilst also being of interest to academics and postgraduate students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419156109
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2002
Series:	Civil Engineering Series
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Single Freedom System - I. 2. Single Degree Freedom System - II. 3. Introduction to Multidegree Freedom Systems. 4. Matrix Routines. 5. Solution Methods for General Eigen-Value Problems. 6. Solution of Large Scale Eigen-Value Problems. 7. Line Elements. 8. Finite Elements. 9. Finite Strip Method. 10. Direct Stiffness Method. 11. Direct Integration. 12. Subroutines and Programs. Selected References. Index.