Topics: Solution of nonlinear dynamic response II

• Mode superposition analysis in nonlinear dynamics
• Substructuring in nonlinear dynamics, a schematic example of a building on a flexible foundation
• Study of analyses to demonstrate characteristics of procedures for nonlinear dynamic solutions
• Example analysis: Wave propagation in a rod
• Example analysis: Dynamic response of a three degree-of-freedom system using the central difference method
• Example analysis: Ten-story tapered tower subjected to blast loading
• Example analysis: Simple pendulum undergoing large displacements
• Example analysis: Pipe whip solution
• Example analysis: Control rod drive housing with lower support
• Example analysis: Spherical cap under uniform pressure loading
• Example analysis: Solution of fluid-structure interaction problem

Instructor: Klaus-Jürgen Bathe