BUILDING DYNAMICS

AIM

Analyze structures and understand their behaviour under dynamic loading effects.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction and free vibration response of single-degree-of-freedom (SDF) systems,Response of SDF systems to harmonic loading I,Response of SDF systems to periodic loading II,Solved examples – harmonic/periodic responses of SDF systems and response of SDF systems to impulse loading,Response of SDF systems to general dynamic loading,Concept of elastic response spectrum and basic processing of ground motion records,Dynamics and earthquake response of simple (elastic) structures,The concept of elastic & inelastic design spectrum,Generalized SDF systems,Free vibration response of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDF) systems,Modal analysis 1/2,Modal analysis 2/2,Numerical evaluation of dynamic response of MDF systems,Computer modeling of SDF and MDF systems.

1. 1

   Analyze and solve problems in dynamic response and behavior of structures

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Integrate the principles of structural dynamics in structural design of structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Develop the basic understanding of principles of structural dynamics.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction and free vibration response of single-degree-of-freedom (SDF) systems

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Response of SDF systems to harmonic loading I

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Response of SDF systems to periodic loading II

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Solved examples – harmonic/periodic responses of SDF systems and response of SDF systems to impulse loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Response of SDF systems to general dynamic loading

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Concept of elastic response spectrum and basic processing of ground motion records

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Dynamics and earthquake response of simple (elastic) structures

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   The concept of elastic & inelastic design spectrum

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Generalized SDF systems

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Free vibration response of multi-degree-of-freedom (MDF) systems

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Modal analysis 1/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Modal analysis 2/2

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Numerical evaluation of dynamic response of MDF systems

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Computer modeling of SDF and MDF systems

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• 1. Chopra A.K., Dynamics of Structures-Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall International Series, Pearson, 2017 2. Clough R.W., Penzien J., Dynamics of Structures, Computers and Structures Incorporated, 2003

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞ