A short, accessible introduction to structural dynamics, this book covers linear analysis of single (SDOF) and multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems, under free vibration and in response to a variety of forcing functions. It touches on hand analysis of continuous systems to illustrate key principles and discusses methods of calculation of non-linear dynamic response. Lastly, it presents the key principles of random vibration analysis - this approach is crucial for wind engineering and is increasingly important for other load cases.

Martin Williams is a professor in the engineering department at the University of Oxford. His research interests cover a wide range of structural dynamics problems, including earthquake engineering, hybrid test methods, dynamics of historic masonry structures and suspension bridge dynamics.

Introduction to Dynamic Systems. Single-Degree-Of-Freedom Systems. Multi-Degree-Of-Freedom Systems. Continuous Systems. Non-Linear Dynamics. Fourier Analysis and Random Vibrations. Appendices. Background Mathematics.