NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 結構動力學(6759)
	(Eng.) Dynamics of Structures
Offering Dept	Department of Civil Engineering
Course Type	Elective			Credits	3	Teacher	YANG, WEN-CHIA
Department	Civil Engineering International Program / Graduate			Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	In structural dynamic analysis, structures are often modeled as multi-degree-of-freedom systems and then simplified into multiple single-degree-of-freedom systems for detailed analysis. This course focuses on teaching the methods for solving single-degree-of-freedom systems and applying these solutions to the dynamic analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems.
Prerequisites

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
This course aims to equip students with the ability to: a. Understand the characteristics of structural dynamic responses in single-degree-of-freedom systems. b. Grasp the basic analytical methods for assessing structural dynamic responses in linear multi-degree-of-freedom systems. c. Model real-world structural dynamic phenomena using appropriate mathematical representations. d. Acquire foundational knowledge in structural dynamics and develop the skills needed for dynamic analysis in earthquake engineering.			Lecturing	Quiz Assignment Attendance
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction to Dynamics of Structures Week 2 Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems Week 3 Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems Week 4 Responses of SDOF Systems to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations Week 5 Responses of SDOF Systems to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations Week 6 Responses of SDOF Systems to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations Week 7 Responses of SDOF Systems to Arbitrary, Step, and Pulse Excitations Week 8 Responses of SDOF Systems to Arbitrary, Step, and Pulse Excitations Week 9 Midterm Exam Week 10 Free Vibration of MDOF Systems Week 11 Free Vibration of MDOF Systems Week 12 Damping in Structures (MDOF systems) Week 13 Modal Response Analysis of MDOF Systems Week 14 Modal Response Analysis of MDOF Systems Week 15 Modal Response Analysis of MDOF Systems Week 16 Final Exam self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Midterm Exam 期中考(25%)、Final Exam 期末考(25%)、Assignments 平時成績(50%)
Textbook & other References
”Dynamics of Structures-Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering”, A.K. Chopra, Prentice Hall.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Tuesday 13:30-14:30 C301 Thursday 17:00-18:00 C711

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