TED UNIVERSITY

CE 581
Structural Dynamics

SYLLABUS/FALL 2021
Course Information
Required or Elec- Required
Date Prepared September 2021
tive Elective
Class Hours and
Semester Fall 2021 Mon. 18:00-20:50
Classrooms
Course Credit
Pre-requisite/
Hours/ ECTS (3+0+0) 3 / 6 -
Co-requisite
credits
Language of  English
Level of Course Graduate
Instruction  Turkish
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özkan Kale
Instructors and ozkan.kale@tedu.edu.tr, Room: D - 304
their office hours Office hours: Tue 14:00 – 15:50
Please get an appointment by e-mail to visit me in the office
Teaching Assis-
tant(s)
Textbook Dynamics of Structures by A.K. Chopra, Prentice Hall, 2020
1) Basic Earthquake Engineering by H. Sucuoğlu and S. Akkar, 1st
Edition, Springer, 2014
Recommended
2) Dynamics of Structures by R.W. Clough, J. Penzien, McGraw-Hill,
Readings
1993

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Course Description
Introduction to structural dynamic systems. Linear SDOF and MDOF discrete systems. Undamped
and damped systems. Free and forced vibration. Dynamic response to periodic and arbitrary exci-
tations. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response. Response spectrum and modal analysis.

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to provide students to understanding of basic structural dynamics
under earthquake induced ground motions.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Establish dynamic equilibrium,
2. Solve the eigenvalue problem,
3. Generalize degrees of freedom for single and multi-degree of freedom systems,
4. Model structural damping,
5. Perform response calculation from different types of loading,
6. Assess the need for dynamic analysis in structural design.

Course Assignments
A. Homework (40%): A number of homework sets will be assigned throughout the semester.
B. Midterm Exam (30%): There will be one midterm exam.
C. Final (30%): There will be a cumulative final.

Course Assessments & Learning Outcomes Matrix

Assessment Methods Course Learning Outcomes

Homework All
Midterm Exam All
Final Exam All

Relationship to Program Outcomes

This course contributes to fulfillment of the following program outcomes:

ii. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to design and implement original,
innovative, and sustainable civil engineering systems or processes to meet desired needs within a
greater societal context

vi. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

xi. Employ state-of-the-art engineering techniques and computing tools necessary for creative
engineering solutions
Week Topics

1 Characteristics of dynamic problem, equation of motion (sdof system)

2 Free vibration response

3 Response to harmonic excitation

4 Response to general excitation

5 Response to general excitation

6 Numerical evaluation of dynamic response

7 Generalized sdof systems

8 Equation of motion (mdof system)

9 Equation of motion (mdof system)

10 Free vibration analysis

11 Free vibration analysis

12 Damping in structures

13 Dynamic analysis of linear mdof systems

14 Dynamic analysis of linear mdof systems

Course Policies and Some Remarks
General

The course outline and schedule are tentative, and it will be adapted to the pace of the class.

Attendance

To get a good grade, I strongly advise my students not to miss any course.

Calculator Policy

You may use a scientific calculator during the exams. Programming the calculator before or dur-
ing the exams are not allowed.

Plagiarism

Collaboration on non-collected homework and in studying is strongly encouraged; however, the

work you hand in must be solely your own. Sharing written work before it is turned in to be grad-
ed is academic dishonesty. For more information on TEDU policy on intellectual integrity see the
link https://ds.tedu.edu.tr/sites/default/files/content_files/tedu_ogrenci-el-kitabi-2016.pdf.

Make Up Exams

Make-up exams for midterm exams will NOT be offered. The only exceptions are illness or emer-
gency (e.g., death in family, a traffic accident, etc.). In case of an illness or emergency you need to
supply a documentation that supports your claim. Also please read the document given in the link
http://www.tedu.edu.tr/tr/main/yonetmelikler-ve-yonergeler
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