Course Syllabus
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Course Description
Free vibration, forced vibration and transient response of structures having one, multiple or infinite number of degrees-of-freedom; structural damping effects; numerical solution techniques; Lagrange’s equation of motion, Rayleigh-Ritz method. General matrix formulation for multiple degrees-of-freedom, modal coordinate transformation. Introduction to earthquake engineering concepts.
Course Prerequisites
CEES 3263 Intro to Dynamics for Architectural and Civil Engineers and CEES 3413 Structural Analysis I or equivalents. Exposure to the following topics is assumed: differential equations, matrices and vectors, and (introductory) linear algebra.
Course Materials
- Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall, 5th edition, 2017 [REQUIRED]
- Typeset and scanned notes will be provided.
Other References
- Chapra, S.C., Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, McGraw Hill, 2012.
- Clough, R.W., and Penzien, J., Dynamics of Structures, McGraw–Hill, 1975.
- Humar, J.L., Dynamics of Structures, CRC Press, 2012.
- Meirovich, L., Elements of Vibration Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
- Paz, M., and Leigh, W., Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation, Springer, 2004.
- Tedesco, J.W., McDougal, W.G., and Ross, C.A., Structural Dynamics–Theory and Applications, Addison Wesley, 1999.
Grades
The relative weight breakdown between the graded components of the course are specified below. Note that your grades on the midterm and the final reflect your comprehension of the material from the course. The homework reflects not only your comprehension but also your ability to complete work on time. Effort, though necessary for doing well in the course, is not sufficient to guarantee a good grade. Your grade is based on your demonstrated comprehension of the course material and your ability to complete assignments on time.
Breakdown
| Homework | 33% |
| Quizzes | 12% |
| Live Sessions/Discussion | 5% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
Scale
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| 0-59% | F |
Course Components
Homework
Homework will be assigned approximately weekly, with each assignment intended to assess specific course objectives. These assignments will typically be due by 11:59 on Sunday evenings. Unless otherwise stated, homework assignments should be formatted according to the Homework Instructions (pdf). Homework assignments should be scanned and uploaded to Canvas before the due date for the assignment.
Quizzes
Quizzes, approximately one per week during the course, will cover the assigned readings and lecture videos and will be administered through Canvas. The quizzes will assess individual learning objectives.
Live Sessions/Discussion
One live session per week will be used primarily for question and answer or more in-depth discussion of a topic distributed beforehand. Your active participation during live sessions is expected. If you are not able to make it to the session, a make-up assignment will be available to earn the participation credit.
Midterm Exam
The midterm exam will be used to assess course objectives on topics covered before the exam date.
Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive and is intended to assess the course objectives. It must be administered during the last week of the semester. Topics included on the exam will be limited to those included in the course schedule. You will complete the exam on paper and submit a scanned copy on Canvas.
Course Policies
Communication
The best way to contact me is through email. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours during the workweek, and I will check my email at least once a day on the weekends.
Late Policy
Late homework will be accepted with a deduction of 15% per day and a maximum deduction of 45%. No late quizzes will be accepted and any missed exams must be scheduled before the exam.
Computer Use
It is the formal policy of this class that computers are necessary. This includes access to and the use of the Internet. Additional requirements are the use of the numerical computing environment MATLAB.
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
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Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
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