IISEE-UNESCO Lecture Notes Archive

The lecture covers an introduction to fundamental energy input concept which will give better understanding of the dynamic behavior of buildings.

Hiroshi AKIYAMA (Nihon University)

3 day(s)

1. Energy Input Concept
   equation of motion, multiplication of velocity, integration over the entire duration, energy equation
2. Energy Input into One Mass System
   elastic / inelastic, Fourier's velocity spectrum, energy spectrum, damping energy
3. Energy Input into Multi-Mass System
   damage distribution law (mass-stiffness-strength distribution)
4. Simulation by Computer Calculation
   case study by participants, discussion

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