Springer - Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation

Master the complexities of structural responses with Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation by Springer. This technical resource provides essential solutions for calculating how structures react to various forces or motions. It is designed to support engineers and students through detailed mathematical and computational approaches to dynamic systems. This edition includes updated chapters on earthquake-resistant design for buildings. You will find specific guidance on the provisions of both the 1985 and 1988 versions of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The text covers both the static lateral force method and the dynamic lateral force method to ensure a comprehensive understanding of building safety. To enhance your computational toolkit, the book presents the Newmark beta method for obtaining the time history response of dynamic systems. It also covers the direct integration method, allowing you to find responses by assuming the excitation function is linear for a specified period. This book serves as a reliable reference for anyone studying the behavior of structures under dynamic loading.