Understanding Response Spectrum Method in Engineering

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of the Response Spectrum Method, a crucial technique in structural engineering for evaluating the maximum response of structures during seismic activities. For instance, the course begins with the exploration of a single degree of freedom system, discussing the properties of a portal frame, such as mass, stiffness, and damping. It then delves into the response spectrum method, explaining its use in determining the maximum displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a structure during an earthquake. The course also highlights the development of a response spectrum and its significance in the design of structures. Furthermore, the course provides a practical demonstration of developing a response spectrum using MATLAB code, emphasizing the importance of different values of time period and damping.