Dynamic response and progressive failure of special structures

The field of dynamics and vibration control of structures has grown significantly in recent years, due to advances in structural analysis and computational techniques. This progress has made it possible to build unique structures that can withstand challenging loading and functional environments on land, in the ocean, and in space. In this volume, peer-reviewed contributions from academia, government research laboratories, and industry feature dynamic analysis methodologies, as well as computational and experimental techniques, for investigating the response of truss-type structures during progressive member failure. In addition, analytical and computational methodologies for bridges, fibre-reinforced composite plates, tapered beam-like structures, aircraft structures, and other specialized structures are presented. Results reported include the behavior of simple 2- and 3-dimensional trusses and frames, double layer grids, truss bridges, and transmission towers. A special method for estimating extreme wind speeds completes the volume.