Dynamics of Structure, Second Edition (HBK)

The second edition of this text from J.L. Humar promises to benefit engineers in the civil, mechanical, and aerospace sectors. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of the analytical tools required to determine the dynamic response of structures. The topics covered include: Formulation of the equations of motion for single as well as multiple degree-of-freedom discrete systems using the principles of both vector mechanics and anlytical mechanics; Free vibration response; Determintation of frequences and mode shapes; Forced vibration response to harmonic and general forcing functions; Dynamic analysis of continuous systems; and Wave propagation analysis.

A unique feature of the text is its recognition of the impact of digital computer on the analysis of dynamic response. The book gives special emphasis to discrete methods and provides a comprehensive coverage of both the traditional and the state-of-the-art numerical techniques of response analysis, such as analysis by numerical integration of the equations of motion and analysis through frequency domain. A healthy array of examples and exercise problems at the end of each chapter mark the author's commitment to clarity and reader comprehension.