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Lecture 10: Solution of Equilibrium Equations in Dynamic Analysis

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Topics: Solution of finite element equilibrium equations in dynamic analysis

Solution of dynamic response by direct integration
Basic concepts used
Explicit and implicit techniques
Implementation of methods
Detailed discussion of central difference and Newmark methods
Stability and accuracy considerations
Integration errors
Modeling of structural vibration and wave propagation problems
Selection of element and timestep sizes
Recommendations on the use of the methods in practice

Instructor: Klaus-Jürgen Bathe

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