Dynamic analysis of structures using MATLAB

Abstract

MATLAB is a very important program tool for engineers in practice. For its effective use, it is necessary to prepare students already during their studies at the university. Structural dynamics is an important engineering discipline. The presented paper deals with some applications of the MATLAB in the teaching of Structural Dynamics at the University of Zilina. It follows the legacy of Prof. Koloušek, the author of the slope deflection method in dynamics. It focuses on solving the eigenvalue problem s of structures in teaching dynamics. In the appendix it presents lists of programs in MATLAB usable for calculation of natural values of beam structures and vehicle models in teaching process and engineering practice.