The increasing necessity to solve complex problems in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering requires the development of new ideas, innovative methods and numerical tools for providing accurate numerical solutions in affordable computing times.

This book presents the latest scientific developments in Computational Dynamics, Stochastic Dynamics, Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering in thirty-five self-contained contributions. The selected state-of-the-art chapters are revised and extended versions of the papers which were presented as plenary, semi-plenary and keynote lectures at the thematic COMPDYN 2007 Conference.

This volume will benefit researchers and engineering professionals working on structural dynamics, earthquake engineering and computational mechanics. Readers will get acquainted with advanced computational methods and software tools, which can assist them in tackling complex problems in dynamic/seismic analysis and design. Moreover, it will raise the awareness of important application areas and the social impact of the scientific and technical fields involved.

1. G.I. Schuëller: Computational stochastic dynamics - some lessons learned
2. F. Armero: Energy-momentum algorithms for nonlinear solid dynamics and their assumed strain finite element formulation
3. S. Krenk: Energy conservation and high-frequency damping in numerical time integration
4. P. Le Tallec, F. Dambakizi, P. Hauret: Numerical solution of dynamic contact problems
5. C. Soize, C. Chen, J.-F. Durand, D. Duhamel, L. Gagliardini: Computational elastoacoustics of uncertain complex systems and experimental validation
6. V. V. Krylov: Propagation of plate bending waves in the vicinity of one- and two-dimensional acoustic 'black holes'
7. D. Moens, D. Vandepitte, H. De Gersem, M. De Munck, W. Desmet: Structural dynamics design validation and optimisation of structures with imprecise parameters using the fuzzy finite element method
8. W. P. De Wilde, Jan Van Steirteghem: Morphological indicators and the prediction of the first natural frequency of a lightweight structure
9. E.J. Sapountzakis, V.G. Mokos: Dynamic Analysis of Plates Stiffened by Parallel Beams with Deformable Connection
10. W. Schiehlen, R. Seifried: Impacts on Beams: Uncertainty in Experiments and Numerical Simulation
11. E. Paraskevopoulos, C. Panagiotopoulos, D. Talaslidis: Rational derivation of conserving time integration schemes: the moving-mass case
12. G. K. Tairidis, G.E. Stavroulakis, D.G. Marinova, E.C. Zacharenakis: Fuzzy active control of smart beams
13. H. Lane, P. Kettil, N.-E. Wiberg: Rail Vibrations caused by Ground Stiffness Transitions
14. D.C. Rizos, J. O’Brian, E. Leon: Development and applications of a staggered FEM-BEM methodology for ground vibrations due to moving train loads

Computational Earthquake Engineering

1. A. S. Elnashai, O. S. Kwon, B. F. Spenser, N. Nakata, J. Ji: Distributed hybrid earthquake response history analysis of interacting and multi-resolution structural-geotechnical systems
2. M. Dolšek, P. Fajfar: Simplified probabilistic seismic performance assessment of buildings
3. A.H. Barbat, S. Oller, P. Mata A., J.C. Vielma P.: Numerical modeling of the seismic response of buildings with energy dissipators
4. W. B. Kraetzig, Y. S. Petryna: Structural damage description for estimates of seismic vulnerability
5. E. Sibilio, M. Ciampoli, J.L. Beck: Structural health monitoring by bayesian updating
6. G. De Roeck, E. Reynders:Vibration monitoring as a diagnosis tool for structural condition assessment
7. K. Meskouris, S. Holler, C. Butenweg, Daniel Meiners: A multiphase model with hypoplastic formulation of the solid phase and its application to earthquake engineering problems
8. A. M. Reinhorn, M. V. Sivaselvan, G. F. Dargush, O. Lavan: Mixed Lagrangian formulation in analysis of collapse of structures
9. E. Spacone, G. Camata, M. Faggella: Nonlinear models and nonlinear procedures for seismic analysis of reinforced concrete frame structures
10. M. Fragiadakis, R. Pinho, S. Antoniou: Modelling inelastic buckling of reinforcing bars under earthquake loading
11. C.P. Pantelides, S.M. Adan, L. D.Reaveley: Analyzing steel moment-resisting connections using finite element modeling
12. A. Ansal, A. Kurtulus, G. Tönük: Earthquake damage scenario software for urban areas
13. M. N.Aydinoglu, G. Önem: Nonlinear performance assessment of bridges with Incremental Response Spectrum Analysis (IRSA) procedure
14. G.A. Papagiannopoulos, D.E. Beskos: The equivalent modal damping concept and its use in seismic design of steel building structures
15. J. L. Beck, M. Muto: Bayesian updating and model class selection of deteriorating hysteretic structural models using recorded seismic response
16. J. P. Conte, M. Barbato, Q. Gu: Finite element response sensitivity, probabilistic response and reliability analyses
17. B. Jeremic and G. Jie: Parallel Soil–Foundation–Structure Interaction Computations
18. Y. Tsompanakis: Dynamic interaction of retaining walls and retained soil and structures
19. J. K. Kim, J.H. Lee: Earthquake response of liquid tanks installed in saturated transversely isotropic soil
20. A. Rafiee, M. Vinches, C. Bohatier: Application of the NSCD method to the modelling of fractured rock mass subjected to seismic loadings
21. D.C. Charmpis: Optimum design of multistorey structures with compound seismic isolation
22. C.C. Mitropoulou, N.P. Bakas, N.D. Lagaros and M. Papadrakakis: Advances in design optimization of reinforced concrete structural systems
23. J.E. Hurtado, N Aguirre: Robust stochastic optimal control of seismically excited buildings
24. G. C. Marano, S. Sgobba, R. Greco: A multi-objective robust criterion for tuned mass dampers optimal design
25. O. Möller, L. Quiroz, M. Rubinstein, R.O. Foschi: Performance-based seismic optimization implementing neural networks
26. H. A. Jensen, M. A. Valdebenito: A very efficient computational procedure for the reliability-based optimization of uncertain stochastic linear dynamical systems

"This book presents the latest scientific developments in computational dynamics, stochastic dynamics, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering in 35 self-contained contributions. The selected state-of-the-art chapters are revised and extended versions of the papers which were presented as plenary, semi-plenary and keynote lectures at the thematic COMPDYN 2007 Conference. This volume will benefit researchers and engineering professionals working on structural dynamics, earthquake engineering a computational mechanics. Readers will get acquainted with advanced computational methods and software tools, which can assist them in tackling complex problems in dynamic/seismic analysis and design. It will also raise the awareness of important application areas and the social impact of the scientific and technical fields involved."

 —MCEER Information Service (IS), April 1, 2009