This book designed for senior-level and graduate courses in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering. Dynamics of Structures includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed and the manner of presentation is sufficiently detailed and integrated, to make the book suitable for self-study by students and professional engineers.
Key Features
- Section on application of the inelastic design spectrum to structural design – For allowable ductility, seismic evaluation of existing structures, and displacement-based structural design.
- Examples on dynamics of bridges and their earthquake response.
- Incorporation of three building codes and inclusion of the Eurocode.
- Theory of dynamic response of structures – Presented in a manner that emphasizes physical insight into the analytical procedures.
- Structural dynamics theory – Applied to conduct parametric studies that bring out several fundamental issues in the earthquake response and design of multistory buildings.
- Analytical procedures – Illustrated by over 100 worked out examples.
- Over 400 figures carefully designed and executed to be pedagogically effective.
- Photographs of structures and their responses recorded during earthquakes – Included to relate the presentation to the real world.
New to This Edition
Dynamics of Structures has been well received in the 16 years since it was first published. It continues to be used as a textbook at universities in the United States and many other countries, and enjoys a wide professional readership as well. Translations in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Greek, and Persian have been published. Preparation of the fourth edition provided the author with an opportunity to improve, expand, and update the book.
- Chapter 14 has been added, requiring renumbering of Chapters 14 to 22 as 15 to 23 (the new numbering is reflected in the Preface);
- Chapters 5 and 16 underwent extensive revision;
- Chapters 12 and 13 have been expanded;
- and Chapters 22 and 23 have been updated.
Contents
PART I SINGLE-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 1 Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution
- Chapter 2 Free Vibration
- Chapter 3 Response to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations
- Part A: Viscously Damped Systems: Basic Results
- Part B: Viscously Damped Systems: Applications
- Part C: Systems with Nonviscous Damping
- Part D: Response to Periodic Excitation
- Chapter 4 Response to Arbitrary, Step, and Pulse Excitations
- Part A: Response to Arbitrarily Time-Varying Forces
- Part B: Response to Step and Ramp Forces
- Part C: Response to Pulse Excitations
- Chapter 5 Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response
- Chapter 6 Earthquake Response of Linear Systems
- Chapter 7 Earthquake Response of Inelastic Systems
- Chapter 8 Generalized Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
PART II MULTI-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9 Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution Methods
- Chapter 10 Free Vibration
- Part A: Natural Vibration Frequencies and Modes
- Part B: Free Vibration Response
- Part C: Computation of Vibration Properties
- Chapter 11 Damping in Structures
- Part A: Experimental Data and Recommended Modal Damping Ratios
- Part B: Construction of Damping Matrix
- Chapter 12 Dynamic Analysis and Response of Linear Systems
- Part A: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
- Part B: Modal Analysis
- Part C: Modal Response Contributions
- Part D: Special Analysis Procedures
- Chapter 13 Earthquake Analysis of Linear Systems
- Part A: Response History Analysis
- Part B: Response Spectrum Analysis
- Chapter 14 Analysis of Nonclassically Damped Linear Systems
- Part A: Classically Damped Systems: Reformulation
- Part B: Nonclassically Damped Systems
- Chapter 15 Reduction of Degrees of Freedom
- Chapter 16 Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response
- Chapter 17 Systems with Distributed Mass and Elasticity
- Chapter 18 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
- Part A: Rayleigh—Ritz Method
- Part B: Finite Element Method
PART III EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE, DESIGN, AND EVALUATION OF MULTISTORY BUILDINGS
- Chapter 19 Earthquake Response of Linearly Elastic Buildings
- Chapter 20 Earthquake Analysis and Response of Inelastic Buildings
- Part A: Nonlinear Response History Analysis
- Part B: Approximate Analysis Procedures
- Chapter 21 Earthquake Dynamics of Base-Isolated Buildings
- Chapter 22 Structural Dynamics in Building Codes
- Part A: Building Codes and Structural Dynamics
- Part B: Evaluation of Building Codes
- Chapter 23 Structural Dynamics in Building Evaluation Guidelines
Appendices
- A Frequency-Domain Method of Response Analysis
- B Notation
- C Answers to Selected Problems
- Index
About the Authors
- Anil K. Chopra received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Banaras Hindu University, India, in 1960, the Master of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1963, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree, also from Berkeley, in 1966. After serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, he joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley where he has served as Assistant Professor (1967-71), Associate Professor (1971-76), Professor (1976- ), Vice Chair (1980-83) and Chair (1991-93, 1994-97) of the Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been responsible for the development and teaching of courses in structural engineering, structural dynamics, and earthquake engineering.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 992 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (©2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0132858037
- ISBN-13: 978-0132858038
- Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.4 x 9.4 inches
- List Price: $202.00