SOLVER User's Guide. Version 2.2 Dynamic Response Analysis of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
Abstract
The SOLVER program applies the Newmark-beta method for solving SDOF systems. The SDOF system can be described in terms of a nonlinear stiffness with separate descriptions for the initial response and rebound. Mass and viscous damping can be included as constants or given a non-linear description. The loading can be arbitrary and include multiple peaks and negative phases. In civil engineering studies, many problems can be reduced to simplified analyses. Specifically, the dynamic behavior of individual members and certain combinations of these members can be treated and SDOF systems. SDOF systems are a quick and economical way to evaluate a dynamic system and, therefore, and useful for parametric studies. In these problems, the response of interest is primarily the fundamental mode and can be described in terms of some gross behavior (e.g., centerline deflection). Further assumptions include simplified loadings and linear elastic structural response.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA246537
Entities
People
- T. J. Holland
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center