Micro-Credential in Structural Dynamics
Programme Overview
The course offered by Lincoln University College (LUC) is focused on producing highly competitive professionals in the field of civil engineering capable of taking on challenges. This course is designed for working class adults whose careers and responsibilities go beyond a single functional specialty and require a broad array of specialized knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering. The course would impart and enhance capability and capacity to develop a healthy body and mind to become a disciplined individual, disciplined manager, and disciplined leader. The course introduces the concepts of dynamic loading and the response of structures to such loads and then uses these concepts to illustrate practical structures.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course participants should be able to:
- Explain the concepts, theories, and applications of engineering dynamics in the context of civil engineering
- Evaluate the problems in the areas of dynamic analysis.
- Organize the reports based on the topics related to engineering dynamics.
- Interpret the numerical evaluation of dynamic response of SDOF systems.
Course Progression
Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Assessments
- Coursework 60%
- Final Examination 40%
Study Plan for Micro-Credential in Business Economics
Week 1 (6 Hrs.) | Introduction: · Types of dynamic loads · Basic background of methods available and motivation for structural dynamics Dynamics of Single Degree-of-Freedom Structures: · Dynamic equation of equilibrium · Free vibration of single degree of freedom systems · Forced vibration: harmonic and periodic loadings · Dynamic response functions, force transmission and vibration isolation · SDOF response to arbitrary functions | Seminar Session Brainstorming |
Week 2 (6 Hrs.) | Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response of SDOF Systems: · Time domain analysis o Finite difference methods · Frequency domain analysis – Basic methodology | Seminar Session Simulations |
Week 3 (6 Hrs.)
| Earthquake Response of SDOF Systems: · Earthquake excitation · Response history and construction of response spectra · Response spectrum characteristics, · Tripartite plot, and design spectrum | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations |
Week 4 (6 Hrs.)
| Multi Degree of Freedom Systems – Basics: · Dynamic equations of equilibrium · Static condensation · Symmetric plan and plan-asymmetric systems | Seminar Session Simulations Evaluation |
Week 5 (6 Hrs.)
| Free Vibration Response of MDOF Systems: · Undamped systems: o Natural modes and their properties · Numerical solution for the eigenvalue problem · Solution of free vibration response for undamped systems · Free vibration analysis of systems with damping | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations Presentation |
Week 6 (6 Hrs.)
| Dynamic Analysis of Linear MDOF Systems: · Introduction · Modal analysis · Response-history for earthquake excitations using modal analysis Response spectrum analysis for peak responses · Concept of Caughey damping as a general type of proportional damping. | Seminar Session Brainstorming
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Week 7 (6 Hrs.)
| Generalized Single Degree of Freedom Systems: · Basic concepts · Mass spring system · Lumped mass systems · Systems with distributed mass and elasticity · Rayleigh’s method, shape function selection | Seminar Session Brainstorming Submission of Assignments |
Week 8
| Final Examination | Conclusion Session Awarding of Certificates Presentation by VC or Representative of VC |
Why Micro-Credential in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia?
Micro-credentials in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia offer a flexible, targeted, and accelerated pathway of acquiring industry-relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s evolving job market. Designed for students, professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill or reskill, credentials offer learning experiences and formally recognized certifications, with enhanced employability, and serving as stepping stones to higher qualifications. LUC’s micro-credential programs are supported by strong academic frameworks and offer clear progression pathways into full-fledged degree programs. After completing this Micro-credential course, professionals can use their updated skills to apply for promotions or switch to a different job role.