Books on Structural dynamics?

[clarke1973]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good introductory book or lecture paper on dynamics in structures that deals with vibration etc. One that is preferably written with metric units...?

Thanks in advance

 

[KootK]

What's your primary interest? Vibration due to human activity, machines, or earthquakes? AISC design guide 11 may be a good place to start.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[msquared48]

You might think on taking a course from a local university in vibrations. The ME sections have good basic classes on the subject.

Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)

 

[IRstuff]

or MIT OpenCourseWare

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[clarke1973]

Guys, thanks for the responses.
Primary interest is seismic action and the theory behind mode shapes etc. I'm a novice with high rise design and need this for an exam.

Thanks

 

[Guest262653]

You could take a look at Chopra's book "Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering".

 

[Retrograde]

"Dynamics of Structures" by Ray Clough and Joseph Penzien was my go-to dynamics book. Not sure when it was last updated though.

 

[msdmoney]

Also used Chopra's book in school and it is the book I would recommend.

 

[shaneelliss]

I also used Chopra's book "Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering" in school and thought it was pretty good.