Finite Element Programs for Structural Vibrations

**Finite Element Programs for Structural Vibrations** presents detailed descriptions of how to use six computer programs (written in Fortran 77) to determine the resonant frequencies of one, two, and three-dimensional skeletal structures through the finite element method. Chapter 1 is on "The Finite Element Method" and Chapter 2 demonstrates, with the aid of hand calculations, the finite element solution of some smaller structures. Chapter 3 covers "The Modular Approach", and Chapters 4 to 9 describe the six computer programs, with a large number of worked examples. The six computer programs are given in Appendices I through VI, and on a 3 1/2'' disk included with the book. The programs are suitable for use on IBM (or compatible) PC (640K or more) or minicomputer. Front Matter....Pages i-xi The Finite Element Method....Pages 1-19 Problem Solving in Structural Vibrations....Pages 21-36 The Modular Approach in Finite Element Programming....Pages 37-40 Vibrations of Plane Pin-jointed Trusses....Pages 41-50 Vibrations of Continuous Beams....Pages 51-58 Vibrations of Rigid-jointed Plane Frames....Pages 59-68 Vibrations of Space Trusses....Pages 69-75 Vibrations of Rigid-jointed Space Frames....Pages 77-93 Vibration of Grillages....Pages 95-108 Back Matter....Pages 109-222