James F. DoyleCambridge University Press, 10/6/2014EAN 9781107045705, ISBN10: 1107045703Hardcover, 623 pages, 25.3 x 17.7 x 3.2 cmLanguage: EnglishNonlinear Structural Dynamics Using FE Methods emphasises fundamental mechanics principles and outlines a modern approach to understanding structural dynamics. This will be useful to practising engineers but also students who will find advanced topics presented in an accessible manner. The book successfully presents the fundamentals of structural dynamics and infuses them with finite element (FE) methods. First, the author establishes and develops mechanics principles that are basic enough to form the foundations of FE methods. Second, the book presents specific computer procedures to implement FE methods so that general problems can be 'solved' - that is, responses can be produced given the loads, initial conditions and so on. Finally, the book introduces methods of analyses to leverage and expand the FE solutions.NotationIntroductionPart I. Mechanics and Models1. Dynamics of simple elastic systems2. Dynamics of discretized systems3. Modeling elastic structures4. Modeling applied loads5. Computational methodsPart II. Dynamic Analyses6. Modal analysis of large systems7. Vibration of rods and beams8. Vibration of plates and shells9. Wave propagation10. Stability of motionProject level problem setReferencesIndex.
