Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers - SDOF systems

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Free Online Course: Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers - SDOF systems provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers - SDOF systems is taught by Dr. Riya Catherine George.

Overview
  • The theory of structural dynamics is introduced. The characteristics of Single Degree of Freedom Systems under dynamic loading are discussed in detail. Methods to evaluate the response of SDOF systems under various types of dynamic loading are taught. A brief introduction to Multi -DOF systems is also included.
    INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students of Civil, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

    PREREQUISITES : Needs basic programming skills to solve some assignment questions.

    INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Companies in the fields of Civil, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Syllabus
  • COURSE LAYOUT

    Week 1: Introduction to structural dynamics, SDOF, Free vibration – undamped and damped systemsWeek 2: Forced Vibrations – harmonic, periodic, arbitrary excitations
    Week 3: Numerical evaluation of dynamic responses, Earthquake excitations
    Week 4: Generalized SDOF systems, Introduction to Multi Degree of Freedom Systems