Overview

Earthquake engineering is a vast subject encompassing seismology, geology, geotechnical engineering, structural mechanics, dynamics, and the design and construction of civil engineering works, as well as issues of earthquake preparedness, post-seismic recovery and reconstruction. Tailored specifically to the needs of the earthquake practitioner, this book applies stochastic structural dynamics to typical problems in earthquake engineering. Material on random vibrations and stochastic mechanics is retained or adapted where relevant to the needs of civil engineers practicing aseismic design of structures. Also accessible to graduate students and researchers working in this field, the text contains many examples and exercises with solutions.

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Author:   G.D. Manolis ,  P.K. Koliopoulos (Technical Institute, Serres, Greece)
Publisher:   WIT Press
Imprint:   WIT Press
Volume:   8
ISBN:  

9781853128516

ISBN 10:   1853128511
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   10 May 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 - Stochasticity in Engineering Systems Basic Principles of Stochastic Structural Dynamics; Classification of Problems; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 2 - Random Variable and Stochastic Processes Introductory Remarks; The Concept of Probability; Random Variables; Transformations of Random Variables; Some Useful Probability Distributions; Stochastic Processes; Non-stationary, Stationary and Ergodic Stochastic Processes; Statistical Descriptors of Stationary-Ergodic Stochastic Processes; Linear Transformations of Stationary-Ergodic Stochastic Processes; Normal-Gaussian Stochastic Processes; Envelopes and Extremes of Narrow Band Stochastic Processes; Non-stationary Stochastic Processes;Problem Classification; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 3 - Single DOF System Response to Random Input Introductory Remarks; Description of the Problem; The Single Degree-of-Freedom Oscillator; Random Response of the Sdof System; Solution in the Frequency Domain; Design Aspects for Simple Frame Structures Under Random Loads; Extreme Values of Random Dynamic Response; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 4 - Multiple DOF System Response to Random Input Introductory Remarks; Principles of Stochastic Dynamic Analysis for Mdof Systems; Two-dof Linear Oscillator Subjected to White-noise Excitation; The Role of Cross-correlation of Load Components; Principles of Stochastic Analysis of Continuous Dynamic Systems; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 5 - Nonlinear Oscillators under Stochastic Excitation Introductory Remarks; Sources of Nonlinearity and Problem Classification; Linear Oscillators Subjected to Non-normal Stationary Loading; Nonlinear Oscillators Subjected to Normal Stationary Loading;Concluding Remarks;Problems. 6 - Response of Continuous Systems to Random Input Introductory Remarks; Continuous Systems in Structural Dynamics; Propagation of Seismically Induced Waves; Perturbation Method for Random Continuous Media; Numerical Simulation of Random Fields in Continuous Media;Numerical Examples; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 7 - Random Field Simulations Introductory Remarks; Monte-Carlo Simulations; Numerical Realizations of Random Fields; The Kanai-Tajimi and High-Pass Filters; Response Spectra; Concluding Remarks; Problems. 8 - Numerical Methods in Stochastic Dynamics Introductory Remarks; Classification of Numerical Methods; Perturbation Method; Stochastic Boundary Element Method; Stochastic Finite Element Method; Applications to Earthquake Engineering; Numerical Examples; Problems. 9 - Risk Analysis of Structures Introductory Remarks; Some Basic Concepts in Reliability; Risk Analysis; Development of the Methodology; Fragility Curves; Concluding Remarks; Problems. Appendix A - Basic Concepts in Structural Dynamics Appendix B - Solutions to Problems

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.. .a fine textbook for civil engineering students. Applied Mechanics Reviews

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