CIV8106
Advanced Structural Dynamics (3 CU)
Course Description
This course deals with more advanced topics in dynamic analysis of structural elements including
beams, plates and shells. The course emphasizes numerical solutions, non-linear analysis of Multiple
Degree of Freedom systems, probabilistic structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
Objectives
• To enable the student perform more complex dynamic analysis of structural elements such as
beams, plates and shells
• To enable the student use probabilistic structural dynamics to obtain solutions to structures
subjected to earthquake.
Course Content
Dynamic analysis of distributed parameter systems including beams, plates and shells: effects of shear
deformations and rotary inertia: discretization of continuous systems; numerical solutions of eigen-value
problems; nonlinear analysis of MDOF systems; probabilistic structural dynamics: earthquake
engineering.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
§ perform more complex dynamic analysis of structural elements such as beams, plates and
shells
§ use probabilistic structural dynamics to obtain solutions to structures subjected to earthquake
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final
examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the
final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in this
area.