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