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Module 0 - Syllabus of Structural Dynamics

The course 'Structural Dynamics' (SE 654) at Polytechnic University of the Philippines focuses on earthquake engineering principles and structural dynamics, emphasizing the mechanics of vibration and seismic response. It covers topics such as dynamic response of systems, modal analysis, seismic analysis, and design practices, with no prerequisites required. The course includes lectures, examinations, assignments, and utilizes the textbook 'Dynamics of Structures' by Clough and Penzien.

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Module 0 - Syllabus of Structural Dynamics

The course 'Structural Dynamics' (SE 654) at Polytechnic University of the Philippines focuses on earthquake engineering principles and structural dynamics, emphasizing the mechanics of vibration and seismic response. It covers topics such as dynamic response of systems, modal analysis, seismic analysis, and design practices, with no prerequisites required. The course includes lectures, examinations, assignments, and utilizes the textbook 'Dynamics of Structures' by Clough and Penzien.

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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING


Option: Structural Engineering

COURSE TITLE : STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

COURSE CODE : SE 654

COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course deals with the principles of earthquake


engineering as applied to structural engineering. It gives emphasis on structural dynamics for
deeper understanding of the mechanics of structure’s vibration specially its seismic response.
Dynamic response of single and multidegree of freedom systems; modal analysis of lumped and
continuous mass system. Topics include convolution and frequency domain solutions,
introduction to analytical dynamics, damping models, modal analysis of classically damped
systems and state-space solution. Also included are the structural codes and standards, and
seismic analysis and design practices

NO. OF UNITS : 3

PREREQUISITE : None

COURSE OBJECTIVES : To give the students fundamental understanding of


characteristics and measurements of earthquake motions. Elastic response of simple oscillators
to earthquakes. Response spectra and seismic hazards and risks.

COURSE OUTLINE :

1. Introduction
a. Mechanism of earthquake
b. Lessons learned from previous earthquakes.
2. Structural Code and Standards
a. Brief history
b. Practices in seismic design
3. Structural Dynamics
a. Fundamentals, Theories and Concepts
b. Closed formed solutions
> Single degree of freedom (SDOF)
> Multi degree of freedom (MDOF)
c. Time domain numerical analysis
d. Frequency domain numerical analysis
4. Earthquake Response of Structures
a. SDOF and MDOF systems
b. Nonlinear earthquake response
5. Design Spectrum
a. Strong ground motion
b. Dynamic properties of structures
6. Seismic Analysis and Design of High-Rise Structures
a. Elastic system
b. Inelastic system
7. Soil Amplification and Soil Liquefaction
STRATEGIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING :
Lecture Notes
Zoom meeting

CLASS REQUIREMENTS :

1. Examinations
2. Assignments / Activities
3. Zoom Attendance

TEXTBOOK :
Dynamics of Structures
Ray W. Clough and Joseph Penzien , Second Edition
McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993

REFERENCES:
ASEP Guide: Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
ASEP, 1991 or later version

Design of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings


Minoru Wakabayashi
McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1986

Prepared by:
Engr. Noli Sibayan

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