C&EE C239
Elementary Structural Dynamics
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Recommended requisite: course 135B. Basic structural dynamics course for civil engineering students. Elastic free and forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems, introduction to response history and response spectrum analysis approaches for single and multidegree of freedom systems. Axial, bending, and torsional vibration of beams. Concurrently scheduled with course C137. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2024 - Professor Narasimhan deserves far more recognition than some of the reviews here suggest. While I can see how others might feel he leans more toward the theoretical side, I believe his material is thoughtfully structured to be directly applicable to engineering problems. He has a remarkable ability to make challenging Structural Dynamics concepts feel intuitive and engaging. His teaching style is practical, he is approachable, and his expertise in the subject is undeniable. What truly sets him apart is his patience—he never makes you feel bad for struggling with even the simplest topics. The homework assignments, while challenging, were carefully designed to guide you through the lecture notes (accompanied by a free, well-crafted LaTeX textbook) and help solidify your understanding of the essential concepts. Overall, an outstanding professor!
Fall 2024 - Professor Narasimhan deserves far more recognition than some of the reviews here suggest. While I can see how others might feel he leans more toward the theoretical side, I believe his material is thoughtfully structured to be directly applicable to engineering problems. He has a remarkable ability to make challenging Structural Dynamics concepts feel intuitive and engaging. His teaching style is practical, he is approachable, and his expertise in the subject is undeniable. What truly sets him apart is his patience—he never makes you feel bad for struggling with even the simplest topics. The homework assignments, while challenging, were carefully designed to guide you through the lecture notes (accompanied by a free, well-crafted LaTeX textbook) and help solidify your understanding of the essential concepts. Overall, an outstanding professor!
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