Course Code: CE 227

Course Title: Introduction to Structural Dynamics

Course Description: The course deals with structures modeled as single-degree-of-freedom systems. It
introduces basic concepts in Structural Dynamics and presents important methods for the solution of
such dynamic systems. It also introduces important concepts and methodology for multi-degree-of-
freedom systems through the use of structures modeled as shear buildings.

Professor: Dr. Gilford B. Estores, PhD

PhD CE-Structural Engineering, De La Salle University, 2017
MSCE-Structural Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology, 2010
MS Management Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, 2003
BS Civil Engineering, Western Institute of Technology, 1996

Contact no: 09178061375

E-mail add: fordestores@gmail.com

Course Outline:
I. Structures Modeled as a Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) System
1. Undamped SDOF System
2. Damped SDOF System
3. Response of One-Degree-of-Freedom System to Harmonic Loading
4. Response to General Dynamic Loading
5. Response Spectra
6. Nonlinear Structural Response
II. Structures Modeled as Shear Buildings
1. Free Vibration of a Shear Building
2. Forced Motion of Shear Building
3. Reduction of Dynamic Matrices

Grading System
Criteria:
Attendance – 10%
Topic Presentation- 25%
Research Presentation -20%
Research Critique – 15%
Problem Sets- 30%
 Low High Grade

0.00% 69.99% 5.00

70.00% 73.00% 3.00

73.01% 76.00% 2.75

76.01% 80.00% 2.50

80.01% 83.00% 2.25

83.01% 86.00% 2.00

86.01% 90.00% 1.75

90.01% 93.00% 1.50

93.01% 96.00% 1.25

96.01% 100.00% 1.00

*Minimum grade with credit is 2.00 (verify)

References:

1. Structural Dynamics Theory and Computation, 5th Ed. by Mario Paz and William Leigh
2. Dynamics of Structure Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering by Anil K. Chopra
3. FEMA Notes on Structural Dynamics