Last modified: 29 Jul 2024 11:16
The need for understanding dynamics in modern structural engineering arises from the fact that structures are often subjected to dynamic loads such as waves, wind, earthquake, blast and impacts. The structural engineer must therefore be able to understand and quantify dynamic loads and their effects. This course reviews the fundamentals of structural dynamics and explains more advanced concepts and methods (including analytical and numerical), as well as their applications to practical design and analysis problems. The theoretical concepts are illustrated by worked examples and numerous tutorial problems and assignments will enable students to gain confidence in their use.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course is delivered in 5 major blocks as follows:
1. Rigid body dynamics
2. Single and multiple degree of freedom systems
3. Transient and environmental dynamic loads
4. Vibrations of distributed systems
5. Rayleigh-Ritz method
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Conceptual | Apply | Students can draw free-body diagrams, generate equations of motion, and analyse the vibration of single- and multi-degree-of freedom system |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students can analyse the vibration of continuous systems, such as beams and rods and establish natural frequencies and mode shapes of common structural elements |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students can apply engineering methods to calculate dynamic responses to wind, waves, earthquakes, and impacts. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students can develop solutions to practical problems in structural dynamics, including forced and transient vibration, using numerical methods, e.g., Matlab. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students can demonstrate problem-solving skills applied to structural vibration problems. |
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