Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 17, Number 3, 2004, pages 281-290

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2004.17.3_4.281

Dynamic analysis of structure/foundation systems

Joseph Penzien

Abstract

A review of current procedures being used in engineering practice to analyze the response of structure/foundation systems subjected separately to different types of dynamic excitation, such as earthquake, sea-wave action, wind, or moving wheel loads, is presented. Separate formulations are given for analyzing systems in the time and frequency domains. Both deterministic and stochastic forms of excitation are treated. A distinction is made between demand and capacity analyses.

Key Words

dynamic analysis; structure/foundation system; time-domain; frequency-domain; nonlinear analysis; performance evaluation.

Address

International Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc., U.S.A.