Structural Dynamics in Civil Engineering Course
This course equips civil engineers with essential structural dynamics knowledge. Participants learn to model bridges using SDOF systems, analyse moving loads and seismic events, calculate dynamic amplification factors, and make informed decisions on serviceability, safety, and when to apply advanced multi-degree-of-freedom or nonlinear methods, all aligned with engineering codes and best practices.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to model simply supported concrete bridges, assess moving load effects, and evaluate seismic responses using SDOF techniques. Master mass and stiffness estimation, Newmark-beta integration, response spectra interpretation, dynamic amplification and base shear calculations, and identify needs for advanced MDOF or nonlinear analysis to ensure reliable results.
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Develop skills
- Perform moving load analysis by calculating dynamic amplification in truck-bridge interactions.
- Model bridges as SDOF systems, including idealisation of RC spans and estimation of mass, stiffness, and damping.
- Apply seismic SDOF design using response spectra to determine base shear and displacements.
- Evaluate dynamic responses for serviceability based on peak displacements and forces.
- Determine limitations of SDOF modelling and recognise requirements for MDOF or nonlinear approaches.
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