Dynamic Loading and Design of Structures

Dynamic Loading and Design of Structures is the first book to examine the main forms of dynamic loading in a comprehensive and systematic manner. The book begins with a brief survey of the probabilistic background to all forms of loads, before going on to cover all the major types of loading, and their significance to the design process. Coverage includes: Wind loading Earthquake loading Wave loading Blast and Impact loading Human movement Traffic loading on bridges Machine-induced vibrations Two additional sections cover dynamic loading analysis, drawing out the concepts underlying the treatment of all dynamic loads, and corresponding modelling techniques; both deterministic and random vibrations are addressed. Reference is made throughout to relevant international codes and provisions, and a number of examples are provided to illustrate the principles involved. With contributions from key international authors, Dynamic Loading and Design of Structures is an essential reference for sKappos, Andreas J. is the author of 'Dynamic Loading and Design of Structures' with ISBN 9780419229308 and ISBN 0419229302.